REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING - Apr 14 2026

The Citrus County School Board held a regular meeting on April 14, 2026, focusing on various educational and community topics. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a $1.68 million contract for a virtual server infrastructure refresh, involving a five-year cloud services agreement with Broadcom and Davenport. The contract includes a termination for convenience clause with 30 days' notice, allowing flexibility for future IT direction changes. Additionally, the board approved the deactivation of the school police department, transitioning school safety responsibilities to a dedicated division within the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, with no new positions created but a reorganization of existing roles. Several donations totaling $20,100 were also approved to support local schools and technical colleges. The board discussed transportation staffing challenges, including a recent hiring event that attracted 15 applicants for bus driver positions. Financial reports highlighted temporary investment policy compliance issues, which were resolved promptly. The meeting also addressed policy pulls related to school safety and included public comments on data center construction concerns and special education support needs. Motions related to contract approvals and school safety restructuring passed unanimously, reflecting a focus on enhancing technology infrastructure and school security through collaborative law enforcement partnerships.