Putnam County School Board

Serving the students, families, and communities of Putnam County

The Putnam County School Board consists of five elected members who work with the Superintendent to establish policies, oversee district operations, and ensure every student has access to a high-quality education.

Meet Your School Board

District I - Holly Pickens

Term Length: 4 Years
Next Election: 2030

Email: hpickens@my.putnamschools.org
Phone: (386) 937-1060

District II - David M. Buckles

Term Length: 4 Years
Next Election: 2028

Email: dbuckles@my.putnamschools.org
Phone: (386) 937-2619

District III - Sandra Gilyard

Term Length: 4 Years
Next Election: 2028

Email: sgilyard@my.putnamschools.org
Phone: (386) 325-2469

District IV - Linda Wagner - Vice Chair

Term Length: 4 Years
Next Election: 2030

Email: lwagner@my.putnamschools.org
Phone: (386) 546-7867

District V - Phil Leary - Board Chair

Term Length: 4 Years
Next Election: 2030

Email: pleary@my.putnamschools.org
Phone: (386) 937-7829

Attend a Meeting

July 14, 2026 – 3:30pm School Board Meeting
August 11, 2026
– 3:30pm School Board Meeting
August 25, 2026
– 3:30pm School Board Meeting
September 8, 2026
– 3:30pm School Board Meeting
September 22, 2026
– 3:30pm School Board Meeting
October 6, 2026
– 3:30pm School Board Meeting
October 20, 2026
– 3:30pm School Board Meeting
November 3, 2026
– 3:30pm School Board Meeting
DATE TBD – 3:30pm School Board Reorganization

The Putnam County School Board welcomes community members to attend its meetings and participate in the decision-making process. Regular School Board meetings are held according to the Board's adopted meeting schedule. Meeting agendas, and supporting materials are available through BoardDocs prior to each meeting.

Agendas & Minutes

Meetings may be attended in person in the School Board Meeting Room at the Putnam County School District Administrative Office, 200 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida, or online through the district's live meeting broadcast.

Watch Meetings LIVE

Unable to attend? Archived meeting recordings, approved minutes, and agenda materials are available online so you can stay informed about Board discussions and actions at your convenience.

Meeting Recordings

Community members who wish to address the School Board during public comment are encouraged. Speaker request cards are available at each meeting and must be completed prior to the public comment portion of the meeting. Speakers are generally allotted three (3) minutes to address the Board.

Additional resources, including Board Policies, and Public Notices, are available below.

Board Policies

Public Notices

Need an Accommodation?

If you require accommodations to participate in a School Board meeting, please contact the district at least six (6) days before the meeting.