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FLBOE Meeting of 07 13 26
Published: Jul 13, 2026
Insight Contract Extended and Detailed; Services Include Social Worker Support
The board reviewed a contract with Insight for professional services, noting that the contract duration (June 1st, 2026 to November 30th, 2027) was longer than usual annual contracts. The discussion clarified that the contract start date was adjusted to align with the fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) for cleaner accounting, with an amendment including June 1st. The services provided by Insight include a licensed social worker, database access, and support services throughout the year, including summer and after-school programs, with a caseload capacity of 25-30 students. The board expressed interest in obtaining statistics on the services provided.
Parental Concerns Raised Over Online Harassment of Student and Exclusionary Meeting Practices
During public comment, a parent expressed distress over a 60-year-old individual in California posting private information about his son on TikTok, leading to online harassment and accusations of bigotry. The parent criticized the board and its associates for allowing this rhetoric and targeting a 16-year-old student, emphasizing that the matter involving the son's club had been settled months prior. Another public comment questioned the board's decision to discontinue Zoom meetings, arguing it excludes parents who work or have childcare responsibilities, and hindering participation for parents of special education students. The commenter mentioned pursuing action with the House of Representatives regarding the Zoom meeting policy.
Eastwick College Trades Program: In-House Instruction and Potential for Expansion
The board discussed the Eastwick College trades program, clarifying that it is an in-house program at the high school where Eastwick provides instructors to teach their curriculum to local students. Currently, there are approximately 60 students enrolled across four sections. A board member inquired about the possibility of expanding the program to become a revenue source by accepting students from outside the district, similar to vocational schools in other townships. The possibility exists if the district has sufficient space, as the current program is housed in a building outside the main high school.
Retired Teacher Proposes AI STEM Program for National Competitions
A retired teacher, Gaza, proposed initiating an after-school STEM education program, focusing on AI-assisted design and art, to prepare students for national competitions like the Congressional App Challenge and the Presidential AI Challenge. She outlined a three-week intensive workshop covering physical AI, cloud/Codex programming, and AI-assisted art design. Gaza shared her experience supervising three high school teams last year for the Presidential AI Challenge, noting it was a significant learning process. She expressed a desire to collaborate with the district to help students participate in these national challenges.
Board Discusses Stability and Funding of IDEA and ESA Grants
The board discussed the IDEA and ESA grant applications, which are annual grants requiring reapplication. The discussion focused on the stability of these grants and whether they should fund positions that might become unstable if funding is lost. It was noted that these grants are generally stable, though some funding was lost, it is not a cause for major concern. The grants are used to fund historical summer programs and do not require rehiring staff year after year.
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