Board Meeting 6/24/2026

The Levy County School District Board meeting on June 24, 2026, focused heavily on public comments regarding the potential discontinuation of the JROTC program at Williston Middle High School. Numerous students, parents, and instructors spoke passionately about the program's positive impact on leadership, discipline, and community involvement, urging the board to preserve it. Board members acknowledged the concerns and committed to further research before making any decisions. The meeting also included a detailed budget workshop presentation by the district's finance staff, covering enrollment trends, funding calculations, state and local revenue projections, and expenditure forecasts. The board discussed the financial challenges posed by declining enrollment, increased scholarship growth, and rising costs such as insurance and retirement contributions. A motion was passed to remove the agenda item concerning JROTC teaching positions from the consent agenda to allow more time for consideration. Additionally, the board approved adding a substitute teacher to the disqualification list due to legal issues. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of staff and board members, emphasizing the importance of extracurricular activities and fiscal responsibility.