6/8/26 Board Meeting

The School Board of Highlands County held a board meeting on June 8, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. Key procurement actions included the approval of a memorandum of agreement for the school health services program with the Florida Department of Health, and the awarding of multiple lawn care service contracts to various vendors such as PNM Lawn Service Solutions LLC and Vanderpool's Lawn Service for different school properties. The board also approved the Highlands Plus Aloakart program fees for the 2026-2027 school year and considered personnel recommendations and settlement approvals. Additionally, the board discussed the adoption of the 2026-2027 code of student conduct, with some debate over specific provisions related to the academy. The meeting featured updates on communication strategies and community engagement efforts, but no new capital improvement projects or large-scale purchasing decisions were noted. Motions related to contract awards and program fees were passed unanimously by roll call vote.