Notice of Public Hearing:

The Baker County School Board will hold the following public hearing on Monday, April 3, 2023, at the New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ located at 10418 King Ruise Road, Margaretta, Florida, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The following School Board Policies will be considered for approval at the public hearing:

• 2.19     Respect and Civility in Schools and District Offices
• 3.060+ Safe and Secure Schools
• 3.14+   Suicide Prevention
• 3.22     Recording of Parent-Staff Meetings
• 3.250+ Background Screening for Contractors
• 4.12     Instructional Materials Selection
• 4.141+ Field Trips
• 5.03+   Student Assignment
• 5.031*+Student Out of Zone Transfers/Choice
• 5.033*+Controlled Open Enrollment
• 5.121*+Use of Time Out, Seclusion and Physical Restraint for Students with Disabilities Will not be considered at this public hearing.
• 5.240+ Parental Access to Information
• 5.50     School Health Services
• 6.103* Option 2 Appointment or Employment Requirements
• 6.216   Deferred Retirement Option Program (“DROP”)
• 6.390* Report of Misconduct
• 6.420* Records and Reports
• 7.22+   Electronic Records, Electronic Signatures and Electronic Funds
• 8.32     Smoking and Tobacco Free Environment

The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The documents will be available for preview Monday through Friday (8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) at the Superintendent’s Office located at 270 South Boulevard East, Macclenny, Florida, beginning Wednesday, March 1, 2023. You may also access the documents by clicking on the individual policy links listed above.