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Key approvals taken by the board included:

- Concurrency/proportionate‑share mitigation agreements for Garden District phases 1–4; the board discussed school capacity calculations and confirmed that some phases had capacity at middle school but limited elementary/high capacity in certain service areas.

- Concurrency/mitigation approvals for small residential projects including 730 South Eleventh Street (two or three dwelling units) and Magnolia Sound (four single‑family units). Staff noted one Magnolia Sound applicant needed a timely decision because of a short‑term loan.

- Approval to obtain funding for purchase of new school buses.

- Approval of the Wildlight Elementary School Playground project.

- Approval of change order 11 for Building 17 at the Yulee Community Education Center in the amount of $28,183.08 to remove extra concrete and add water treatment equipment for the building.

- Selection of Dean Scott as architect for the Yulee Middle School cafeteria renovation.

- Approval of the district organizational chart for administrative staff.

- Approval to pursue an agreement with the Florida Educator Health Trust (Fleet Participation Agreement) to explore options for possible group purchasing and savings on health insurance; board members were told an agreement now would allow study of options rather than immediate enrollment.

- Approval to remove any specific library/media titles still in circulation as directed by the Florida State Board of Education's list, as recommended by staff.

Most items were approved by voice vote after staff presentations and questions from board members about capacity, funding and timelines. Several items were described as time‑sensitive by applicants or staff; the board noted some permitting and financing schedules drove the need for action at this meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Nassau County School Board - August 14, 2025 - The School Board of Nassau County, Florida","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved multiple concurrency agreements and capital and administrative actions at its Aug. 14 meeting, including Garden District development phases, playground and renovation projects, bus funding and an agreement to study potential health‑benefit savings.","taxTitle","Nassau, School Districts, Florida","taxId",15623,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6747026,"Nassau County School Board adopts Administrative Rule 8.33 after extended public comment on book challenges",1529,1526000,3055000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5587780-5e62d07802e9668c0184047b12bc6951&start=1526&end=3055","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5587780-5e62d07802e9668c0184047b12bc6951/thumbnail_1526000.jpg","/articles/6747026/Florida/Nassau-County-School-Board-adopts-Administrative-Rule-833-after-extended-public-comment-on-book-challenges","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6747026-ca971d6e15d872d44f7e9cb676ed950f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770492979&Signature=nx9MFSjX0T00Cf9XgNvYM4lIW~nHp5Yo6wLBff-jYf4li8piiy-LELggWEWUKTQkzb0~tz2bHcsVLSa5JstB~b4CVxxaeXeT8O-f4xDylSX5Q5KeUr78qYc6-1NIdnEoqciYKZ4e5otsmAVAOOYlloxaTjvAP~BMmC-k8HZeAKm-fTLOF9OyDWNSeQqKhjP5QcB8lE9IcGBS1rfWcDTskWBcwU52U9p4kGyZvfVxLLSDMEbprk5jaTrmqnukg7VhGJ6mE9D7FNiUi-Sa-4TtvBjfS9ZgnYT6YNi20e5P5OGG4znXM~DCJPPXV~MXJAru6J7T21CRjwfikmgWFHVEiw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nassau County School Board on Aug. 14 adopted Administrative Rule 8.33, the district's procedures for handling objections to specific library and media materials, after a public hearing that drew multiple speakers both for and against restrictions.

The vote followed more than an hour of public comment. \"Last night's federal court ruling was clear. Florida book ban law went too far,\" said Gail Kirsten of Fernandina Beach during public comment, urging the board to \"follow the constitution and trust our educators.\" Mike Kirsten, also of Fernandina Beach, cited the same federal decision and warned that removing materials for political reasons risks violating First Amendment rights.

Supporters of the board's local review process said the district already provides parental control options and a local challenge procedure. \"We already have parental choice,\" a parent said during the hearing, noting the district's opt‑out forms and a two‑step review process that includes local review by trained educators and elected officials.

District counsel briefed the board on the legal context. Counsel said the federal decision in a lawsuit involving Penguin Random House and others is persuasive authority in Florida but is not binding on the district; it may be appealed and the Eleventh Circuit could consider it. Counsel recommended the district keep a constitutionally sound process in place while monitoring appellate developments.

Superintendent Kathy Burns and staff described the policy as the product of extensive work by review committees and district staff. Board members acknowledged the hours staff and community volunteers put into reading challenged materials and refining the rule.

After discussion, the board moved, seconded and approved the administrative rule. The motion on the record read: \"Recommend approval of Administrative Rule 8.33, specific material objections.\" The public hearing was then closed.

The board and staff said they will continue to monitor legal developments and implement the process established by the rule.","The Nassau County School Board on Aug. 14 adopted Administrative Rule 8.33, the district's procedures for handling objections to specific library and media materials, after a public hearing that drew multiple speakers both for and against restrictions.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6747013,"Board declines individual impact‑fee waiver, cites equity and precedent concerns",1119,3657000,4776000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5587780-5e62d07802e9668c0184047b12bc6951&start=3657&end=4776","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5587780-5e62d07802e9668c0184047b12bc6951/thumbnail_3657000.jpg","/articles/6747013/Florida/Board-declines-individual-impactfee-waiver-cites-equity-and-precedent-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6747013-57106abbe1f7518230ae18339bf73b5e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770492979&Signature=NBSdDWZAX3Pqm7fDpk3o2mX9Zp4G9dqGcTxsMb2XTNxuqpNNpZc70h6mO~jjPELo2SNF3dK4ESDfl8vvPfD3paiCZrsW0QOpdKv320tHE~hXroWfe6QO28EzCyIlU~g5e4dJDAQ5Wrz9xHDkdtiYbsUKAX817w6wDDCkENHkKQxrCg4R~oSpM0SrdQDRaG6-EKYqVu5IsiIuGf-Nil7QIPQc~4rA9iqo3sY1SyzM~OEbM9~Ubg~ldPjk6Xc1btXnUQeXoDbQCsL2ybXzBQQ8Xg1QyrzQXEOO9tH8XiKy0rH8P0468OgqeeQxQQupeugE8ZLuEaH38niOyxByvvotiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nassau County School Board voted on Aug. 14 not to grant an individual request to waive impact fees for a private applicant, with members stressing concerns about fairness and precedent.

Superintendent Kathy Burns recommended the board consider the request but later advised the board it should not waive the fee, saying such waivers could require similar treatment for others under the interlocal agreement. \"I recommend that the board do not waive this impact fee,\" Superintendent Burns said when the item returned to the agenda.

Board members expressed sympathy for the individual applicant but also noted legal and equity concerns. One board member said granting a single waiver would be a \"slippery slope\" and could create expectations that would be difficult to manage administratively; the member noted the board must be equitable under the law.

A motion to deny the waiver was seconded and carried by voice vote.","After discussion and a motion, the Nassau County School Board voted not to waive an individual impact fee request, citing concern that granting a single exemption would set a precedent and require similar waivers for others.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6747021,"District presentation details McKinney‑Vento services, closed‑closet distributions and community donations",400,1060000,1460000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5587780-5e62d07802e9668c0184047b12bc6951&start=1060&end=1460","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5587780-5e62d07802e9668c0184047b12bc6951/thumbnail_1060000.jpg","/articles/6747021/Florida/District-presentation-details-McKinneyVento-services-closedcloset-distributions-and-community-donations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6747021-06865ae75506896e1905634c4eb571fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770492979&Signature=dmF~T08pi50ZbfMVrItWV8L3sae~hAfJ3m2kJJIL6zWbmTFbnqe-jQK8NG7rpYMlblOTq~sy053qTyKGuigaGMZO3fQz4xPSuGGHm1xWUHjT2IItsvlEdYDIDGl6q~kxTTyzsmfXP17UfNElEq8n-MWs2VakpPM3GyE2iV9Xn75NCFDGdg0E~681WHhXiG1bgIqw6rGf2OCiDCZtbRK~mvF5b2jgPUlpyIGVex8DNWRK0efiUHKJxSOB05WhGk54gMw0gZjHMgnEXhhcH7VF7A1ubSq2UrIq7hAApSOxZTAoNBwnMLtqXvzHt94usbGqdb~YQCb5e4-3VfHpOMEEDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff presented the McKinney‑Vento report for the 2024–25 school year and described how grant funding and community donations support a \"closed closet\" that provides clothing, shoes, toiletries and other essentials to students and families experiencing homelessness.

\"Out of those 1,583 shoppers ... 8,875 clothing items were given to students and families,\" the presenter said, describing the previous year's documented distributions. The presenter reported 286 pairs of shoes were distributed and noted that, even though the district had 404 students identified in the program at one point, families used the closed closet multiple times (the presenter said 246 families used the service and 1,583 shoppers were served). Staff also said two washers and dryers were purchased to allow families to wash clothing onsite.

The closed closet is run largely by volunteers, is open monthly on Wednesdays and provides new socks, shoes and underwear each semester to McKinney‑Vento students in addition to gently used clothing and donated items. Staff said toiletries and school supplies were purchased with Title I or Title IX grant funds and community donations funded other items.

Board members asked whether services had increased year over year; the presenter said ARP grant funding (about $200,000 in a prior year) allowed purchases that expanded services. The presenter also emphasized that McKinney‑Vento eligibility includes students who lack their own residence or who are doubled up and that staff verify eligibility through school applications and phone follow‑ups.

The board thanked staff for the community outreach and volunteer coordination that keeps the program operating.","A district presenter summarized McKinney‑Vento services for students experiencing homelessness, citing program operations and distribution figures for the prior school year, use of ARP grant funds, and volunteer support for the \"closed closet\" resource closet.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves multiple development concurrency agreements, capital projects and operational items

Nassau County School Board adopts Administrative Rule 8.33 after extended public comment on book challenges

Board declines individual impact‑fee waiver, cites equity and precedent concerns

District presentation details McKinney‑Vento services, closed‑closet distributions and community donations