Notice of Intent To Adopt, Update, or Correct Policy
The Santa Rosa County District School Board, acting through the superintendent of schools, hereby gives notice of its intent to enact, update or correct School Board Policy. A complete version of each policy being affected is available at the main School Board office located at 6032 Hwy. 90 in Milton between the hours of 7:30 am and 4 pm. Monday – Friday excluding holidays.
| POLICY NUMBER |
SUMMARY |
Specific Authority Specific Statutory Authority | Estimate of Costs |
| 2.70 | Revision: Prohibiting Discrimination, Including Sexual and Other Forms of Harassment – revised to reflect changes in Title IX | FS 120.54; 1001.41; 1001.42; 1001.43; 1012.23 | -0- |
| 3.24 | Revision: Use of Defibrillators – adds requirements related to defibrillator location | FS 1001.41; 1001.42 | -0- |
| 3.40 | Revision: Safe and Secure Schools – adds language to reflect changes in law | FS 1001.41; 1001.42 | -0- |
| 3.68 | Revision: Background Screening for Contractors – adds new E-Verify requirement | FS 1001.41; 1001.42 | -0- |
| 4.23 | NEW: Exertional Heat Illness – outlines best practices | FS 1001.41; 1001.42 | -0- |
| 4.30 | Revision: Challenged Materials – corrects title and location of Library Media Handbook | FS 1001.41; 1001.42 | -0- |
| 5.18 | Revision: Children of Military Families – adds language for students transferring within the State | FS 1001.41; 1001.42 | -0- |
| 5.321 | Revision: Bullying and Harassment – revised to reflect changes in Title IX | FS 1001.41; 1001.42 | -0- |
| 5.325 | Revision: Dating Violence and Abuse – revised to reflect changes in Title IX | FS 1001.41; 1001.42 | -0- |
| 5.55 | Revision: Notification of Involuntary Examination – adds language related to de-escalation strategies and outreach to mobile response team prior to contacting law enforcement | FS 1001.41; 1001.42 | -0- |
| 6.11 | Revision: Employment Defined – adds new E-Verify requirement | FS 1001.41; 1012.22; 1012.23 | -0- |
| 6.17 | Revision: Appointment or Employment Requirements – adds new E-Verify requirement | FS 1001.41; 1012.22; 1012.23 | -0- |
| 8.10 | Revision: Safety – adds IV. A&B requiring timely reporting and training for documenting SESIR information | FS 1001.41; 1001.42 | -0- |
| 8.50 | Revision: School Construction Bid Process – Re-writes process, including new E- Verify requirement | FS 1001.41; 1001.42 | -0- |
| 8.56 | NEW: Prequalification of Contractors for Educational Facilities Construction | FS 1001.41; 1001.42 | -0- |
The text of the proposed policy changes may be obtained without cost from the office of the Superintendent of Schools. Adoption of these proposed policies is anticipated to be considered at the regular School Board meeting on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the board room at 5086 Canal St., Milton, FL. \Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodation to participate in this hearing is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours in advance by contacting the board’s secretary at (850) 983-5010. Any person substantially affected by the proposed policy(s) who wishes to challenge the validity must file a petition with the board’s secretary (12 copies) in conformity with section 120.56, 2007 Florida Statutes, not later than 10 days prior to the meeting of the board, as set forth above. The hearing is open to the public.
Dr. Karen Barber, Superintendent of Schools
Santa Rosa County, Florida