School District of Palm Beach County public meetings in 2020

1. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED) at 2 p.m. in Thurber Conference Rooms

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a closed executive session on December 16, 2020. The meeting consisted of a call to order, a discussion in closed session, and an adjournment. No public agenda items or decisions were disclosed.

The board met in a closed executive session on December 16, 2020. The minutes record no substantive decisions, approvals, or denials.

2. WORKSHOPS at immediately following closed session in the Board Room

The School District of Palm Beach County will hold workshops regarding the FY22 budget development process and a state education revenue forecast. The board will also discuss equity, mission/vision, and the framework for the district's next strategic plan.

• FY22 Budget Workshop providing an overview of state education revenue forecasts
• Equity, Mission/Vision, and Strategic Plan workshop regarding future district planning

The Board conducted workshops to review FY22 budget development, enrollment declines, and COVID-19 costs. Members also discussed revisions to the district's mission, vision, and strategic plan regarding equity. No formal votes were taken on these topics.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

6. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Session in the Board Room

The School Board holds a workshop to discuss proposed changes to Policy 5.06 on health examinations and immunizations, and Policy 1.092 on the inspector general. No votes are taken; both items will come for a first read at a future board meeting.

• Discussion of revisions to Policy 5.06 Health Examinations and Immunizations, including a House Bill 213 immunization registry
• Proposed changes to Policy 1.092 Inspector General, with revised policy document attached
• Workshop follows a closed session; open to public with sign-up for speaker slots
• No financial impact reported for either item

The Board conducted workshops to review proposed revisions to Policy 5.06 regarding health examinations and immunizations and Policy 1.092 regarding the Inspector General. No final votes were taken on the policy changes during this session.

• Approved motion to adjourn workshop (7-0)

7. REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 5 p.m. in the Board Room

The School District Board will hold a regular meeting including approval of minutes from 11 prior meetings and addition of items for good cause. The key addition is a proposed Memorandum of Agreement with Palm Beach County for CARES Act funds to cover COVID-19 related costs. The board also added a personnel agenda item.

• Approval of minutes from 11 prior meetings (Jul–Nov 2020)
• Addition of B2: Agreement with Palm Beach County for CARES Act assistance
• Addition of P4: Personnel agenda item
• Items pulled from consent agenda: FMPA1, SFS1, SFS2, SFS3, SFS5, TL3, TL4, TL6

The Board approved a Memorandum of Agreement with Palm Beach County to receive up to $10 million in CARES Act reimbursements for COVID-19 costs. The Board also approved the consent agenda and minutes from 11 previous meetings.

• Approved agreement with Palm Beach County for up to $10M in CARES Act funds (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendments and personnel agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes for 11 meetings held between July and November 2020 (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented or amended (7-0)

4. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Closed Sessions in Thurber Conf Rooms

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is meeting in a closed executive session that is not open to the public. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, closed discussion, and adjournment.

• Closed executive session (no public access)
• Motion to adjourn

The board held a closed executive session. The minutes record no substantive decisions, proposals, or votes.

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re Mitchell at 2 p.m. in the Board Room and Thurber Conf Rooms

This is a closed attorney/client session regarding the lawsuit Leonard Mitchell v. The School Board of Palm Beach County, FL (Case No. 19-CIV-81534-RAR). The meeting is not open to the public and consists only of procedural items: call to order, closed discussion, and adjournment.

• Closed session on Mitchell v. SBPBC litigation

The Board met in a closed attorney-client session to discuss the case of Leonard Mitchell v. The School Board of Palm Beach County, FL. No substantive decisions or outcomes were recorded in the public minutes.

3. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following A/C Session in Thurber Conf Room

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is convening a closed risk management session immediately following the A/C Session. The entire meeting is closed to the public, with no public discussion or action items.

• Closed risk management session (no public access)
• Call to Order and attendance taken
• Board discussion under closed session
• Motion to adjourn

The Risk Management Session was called to order at 2:32 p.m. and adjourned at 2:45 p.m. The minutes record no substantive decisions, proposals, or votes.

2. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re Silberberg, et.al., immediately following A/C Session in the Board Room and Thurber Conf Rooms

This is a closed attorney/client session for the School District of Palm Beach County, not open to the public. The board discusses the pending lawsuit Silberberg et al. v. Palm Beach County School Board (Case No. 50-2020-CA-010111-XXX-MB). No public decisions or actions are taken.

• Closed attorney/client session re Silberberg et al. v. PBCSB (Circuit Court case 50-2020-CA-010111-XXX-MB)

The Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding Case No. 50-2020-CA-010111-XXX-MB (Silberberg, et al. v. Palm Beach County School Board). The minutes record no substantive decisions or outcomes from this session.

5. CLOSED SESSION for CYBER SECURITY immediately following Closed Session in Thurber Conf Rooms

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a closed session for cybersecurity discussion. The meeting is not open to the public and includes only procedural items: call to order, closed session, and adjournment. No substantive decisions are scheduled for public view.

• Closed session for cybersecurity discussion (not open to the public)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

The board met in a closed session to discuss cyber security. The minutes do not record any specific decisions, votes, or actions taken during the meeting.

BOARD RETREAT at 9 a.m. in the Board Room

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a retreat with facilitated conversations on governance and board business in the morning and equity and mission/vision in the afternoon. No public speakers will be heard, and no formal votes or action items are listed.

• Governance and board business facilitated by FSBA consultant
• Equity and mission/vision conversations facilitated by educational equity consultant
• No public speakers allowed at this event

The Board participated in training sessions focused on governance roles, communication protocols, and equity lenses for mission and vision planning. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

2. REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 5 p.m. in the Board Room

The Palm Beach County School Board will consider approving final FY2020 budget amendments totaling $2.1 billion, September budget adjustments, a magnet school impact study MOU, and the 2021 legislative platform. A late-added item seeks a formal Attorney General opinion on allowing Sunshine committee meetings via communications media during the COVID-19 state of emergency, as the previous executive order has expired.

• Request for Attorney General opinion on virtual Sunshine committee meetings during public health emergency
• Final FY2020 budget amendments: General Fund $2,115,182,473
• September 2020 budget amendments including $19.8 million in federal grant increases
• Memorandum of Understanding with Mathematica Inc. for magnet school impact study (up to $3,000 revenue)
• Approval of 2021 Legislative Platform and issues of continuing concern

The Board approved a request for a formal Attorney General opinion regarding the use of communications media technology for Sunshine meetings during public health emergencies. The Board also approved a comprehensive consent agenda and several proclamations.

• Authorized request for Attorney General opinion on virtual Sunshine meetings (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendments and various contracts (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Addendum (7-0)
• Proclaimed November 9-13, 2020, as Holocaust Education Week (7-0)
• Proclaimed November 2020 as Homeless Child and Youth Awareness Month (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

1. SPECIAL MEETING FOR BOARD REORGANIZATION at 4 p.m. in the Board Room

The School Board will hold a special reorganization meeting to swear in newly-elected and re-elected members, then elect a Board Chair and Vice Chair. The Board will also vote on proposed dates for 2021 regular meetings, approve committee assignments, and authorize required organizational documents.

• Swearing-in of newly-elected member Alexandria Ayala and re-elected members Frank A. Barbieri, Jr., Esq., and Barbara McQuinn
• Election of School Board Chair and Vice Chair via roll-call vote
• Approval of proposed regular meeting dates for 2021
• Authorization for Board Chair and Superintendent to execute reorganization documents per Florida Statute 1001.371
• Approval of 2021 School Board Committee Assignments, including appointment of Stormet Norem as Business Community Representative to the Value Adjustment Board

The School Board conducted a reorganization meeting to swear in members and elect leadership. The Board approved the 2021 meeting schedule, committee assignments, and a representative for the Value Adjustment Board.

• Elected Frank Barbieri as Board Chair (7-0)
• Elected Karen Brill as Board Vice Chair (7-0)
• Approved 2021 Regular Board Meeting dates and times (7-0)
• Authorized Board Chair and Superintendent to execute reorganization documents for Florida Department of Education (7-0)
• Approved 2021 School Board Committee Assignments (7-0)
• Appointed Stormet Norem as Business Community Representative to the Value Adjustment Board (7-0)

4. WORKSHOP immediately following Special Meeting in the Board Room

The School Board is holding a workshop to discuss and refine the FY21 Federal and State Legislative Platforms, with final approval scheduled for November 17. They will also review proposed revisions to the district's mission and vision related to equity, receive an annual update from the Choice and Career Options Department, and discuss updates to Policy 8.01 on student progression plans. No votes are expected; this is a discussion-only session.

• Second workshop on FY21 Legislative Platform Development, with attached draft platform for review
• Discussion of revising mission/vision to incorporate equity, with a timeline for the next strategic plan
• Annual presentation from the Choice and Career Options Department on programs and options
• Workshop on Policy 8.01 Promotion, Placement, Graduation – Student Progression Plans updates

The Board conducted a workshop to discuss the 2021 Legislative Platform, equity and strategic planning, and Choice and Career Options department updates. No formal votes were taken on the workshop items; the only decision made was to adjourn the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

3. **CANCELLED**RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) **CANCELLED**

This meeting was entirely cancelled and did not occur. The agenda consisted only of procedural items for a closed risk management session not open to the public.

2. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re PBCSB v. J.B. immediately following A/C Session in the Board Room and Thurber Conf A and B

This is a closed attorney/client session for the School District of Palm Beach County regarding the case Palm Beach County School Board v. J.B. (DOAH Case No. 19-0737E). The meeting is not open to the public. Only procedural items (call to order and adjournment) accompany the closed discussion.

• Closed attorney/client session for PBCSB v. J.B., DOAH Case No. 19-0737E, before Administrative Law Judge Diane Cleavinger in West Palm Beach

The Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding the case Palm Beach County School Board v. J.B. (DOAH Case No. 19-0737E). The minutes record no substantive decisions or outcomes from this session.

3. SPECIAL MEETING FOR FINAL ORDER immediately following Closed Sessions in the Board Room

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to adopt the Final Order in the matter of Palm Beach County School Board v. William Latson, which suspends and terminates his employment. The board voted unanimously to approve the order, with no public comment allowed. No financial impact was noted.

• Unanimous adoption of Final Order terminating William Latson's employment
• No public comment allowed, as rule suspending speakers was passed at a prior meeting
• Item for Approval: BRD1 Adoption of Final Order

The School District of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to address a legal matter. The Board voted unanimously to adopt the Final Order in the case of Palm Beach County School Board v. William Latson.

• Approved adoption of Final Order - Palm Beach County School Board v. William Latson (7-0)

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re Lee at 11 a.m. in the Board Room and Thurber Conf A and B

The School Board is holding a closed attorney/client session to discuss the lawsuit Brian Lee v. Tammy Pierre et al. This session is not open to the public.

• Closed attorney/client session regarding Brian Lee v. Tammy Pierre, The School Board of Palm Beach County d/b/a The School District of Palm Beach County, Gary Mosley, Dianna Weinbaum, and Shane Searchwell, Case No. 9:19-cv-81631, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida.

The Board held a closed attorney-client session to discuss the case of Brian Lee v. Tammy Pierre, The School Board of Palm Beach County d/b/a The School district of Palm Beach County, Gary Mosley, Dianna Weinbaum, and Shane Searchwell. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

1. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) at 2 p.m. in Thurber Conf Room A and B

This is a closed risk management session of the School District of Palm Beach County, not open to the public. The agenda consists only of procedural items: call to order, closed discussion, and adjournment. No decisions or public items are scheduled.

The board conducted a closed risk management session. The minutes record no substantive decisions, approvals, or denials.

2. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Closed Session in the Board Room

The School Board holds a special meeting immediately following a closed session. The only substantive item is the Superintendent withdrawing the proposed five-year initial charter contract for Covenant Arts Academy. The remainder of the agenda is procedural, with no minutes to approve and no items added by the Chairman.

• Superintendent withdraws item CS1: five-year initial charter contract for Covenant Arts Academy
• No minutes to approve (procedural)
• Chairman may add items for good cause (none listed)
• Meeting follows closed session and is open to the public

The Board approved the FY 2021 Five-Year District Facilities Work Program and the 2019-2020 Florida Educational Equity Act Implementation Plan. A motion to terminate the employment of Ryan McDonald failed. The Board also approved a series of consent agenda items including COVID-19 protocols and personnel actions.

• Approved FY 2021 Five-Year District Facilities Work Program (6-0)
• Approved 2019-2020 Florida Educational Equity Act Implementation Plan (6-0)
• Termination of employment for Ryan McDonald denied (3-3)
• Approved Consent Agenda including COVID-19 student and visitation protocols (6-0)
• Approved Consultant Agreement with Clark & Coleman Museum Consultancy, LLC (6-0)
• Approved Settlement Agreement: Florida Transportation Systems, Inc. v. SBPBC (6-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda (6-0)
• Appointed Erica Whitfield as Vice Chair (6-0)

Continuation of October 21, 2020 Regular School Board Meeting at 9 a.m. in the Board Room

This is a continuation of the October 21, 2020 regular school board meeting. The board will address remaining items including a motion to rescind a final order in a legal case, personnel addenda, and board discussions on curriculum compliance, academic presentations, and graduation requirements.

• Motion to rescind final order in Palm Beach County School Board v. William Latson
• Personnel Addendum No. 2 for approval
• Board discussion on compliance with F.S. 1003.42 K-20 Education Code
• Board discussion on presentations from internal/external academic leaders
• Board discussion on graduation requirements

The Board rescinded a previous vote regarding the Final Order in Palm Beach County v. William Latson and subsequently voted down the adoption of the original Final Order. The Board approved several modifications to the order's findings, including designating certain actions as gross insubordination. A special meeting was scheduled for November 10, 2020, to vote on the amended order.

• Rescinded October 7, 2020 vote on Final Order in Palm Beach County v. William Latson (7-0)
• Denied adoption of the original Final Order in SDPBC v. William Latson (0-7)
• Approved adding a statement to the Final Order regarding Holocaust denial and antisemitism (7-0)
• Rejected ALJ finding that Dr. Latson's actions did not rise to gross insubordination, substituting a finding that they did (7-0)
• Rejected ALJ finding that Dr. Latson's 'farewell letter' did not violate a direct order, substituting a finding that it did (7-0)
• Approved including inefficiency, failure to perform duties, and disruption of learning environment in the order (7-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for November 10, 2020, to vote on amended Final Order (7-0)
• Suspended rules to limit public comment at the November 10 meeting to specific parties (7-0)

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re Academy for Positive Learning at 3:30 p.m. in Thurber Conf Rooms A and B

The School Board will hold a closed attorney/client session to discuss the pending litigation Academy for Positive Learning, Inc., et al. v. School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida (Case No. 4D19-2816) currently before the 4th District Court of Appeal. This session is not open to the public and is procedural in nature.

• Closed attorney/client session regarding Academy for Positive Learning, Inc., et al. v. SBPBC, Case No. 4D19-2816, before the 4th District Court of Appeal of Florida
• Meeting scheduled at 3:30 p.m. in Thurber Conference Rooms A and B

The Board conducted a closed attorney-client session concerning the case Academy for Positive Learning, Inc., et al., v. School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida (Case No. 4D19-2816). No substantive decisions were recorded in the public minutes.

WITHDRAWN - WORKSHOP (This workshop will be moved to December 9, 2020.)

The School District of Palm Beach County withdrew the October 21 workshop and will hold it on December 9, 2020. The workshop will provide the Board and community an overview and timeline for creating the next strategic plan, including proposed updates to the district's mission and vision. This is the first of several workshops on the new strategic plan.

• Withdrawn workshop on new strategic plan (moved to Dec 9, 2020)

4. REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 5 p.m. in the Board Room

The School Board will consider several consent agenda items, including a $750,000 grant for a Cybersecurity Academy at Santaluces High School, a COVID-19 testing amendment with the Health Care District ($25,000), and a clinical affiliation agreement with Lakeside Medical Center. Additionally, the board added a late item to vote on rescinding the final order in Palm Beach County School Board v. William Latson, along with personnel addenda for new hires.

• Motion to rescind final order in Palm Beach County School Board v. William Latson
• $750,000 grant from Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation for Cybersecurity Academy expansion at Santaluces Community High School
• Amendment with Health Care District to include school-based employees and expand COVID-19 testing, $25,000 financial impact
• Amendment to affiliation agreement with Lakeside Medical Center for health science clinical placements through June 2025
• Personnel Addendum items added for new employee positions

The Board approved the Superintendent's annual evaluation and a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. Members also passed a comprehensive consent agenda including various school facility projects and personnel updates. A continuation meeting was scheduled for November 2, 2020, to address remaining public comments.

• Approved Superintendent's Annual Evaluation (7-0)
• Approved settlement agreement with U.S. Department of Justice (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including facility projects and personnel (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Addendum P2 (7-0)
• Proclaimed October 2020 as LGBTQ+ History Month (7-0)
• Proclaimed October 2020 as National Bullying Prevention and Awareness Month (7-0)
• Proclaimed November 9-13, 2020 as National School Psychology Week (7-0)
• Scheduled continuation meeting for November 2, 2020 (7-0)

2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following A/C Session in Thurber Conf Rooms A and B

This is a closed session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board, not open to the public, to discuss risk management matters. The meeting consists of a call to order, a closed discussion, and adjournment.

• Closed risk management session (not open to the public)

The board held a closed Risk Management Session. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken during the meeting.

3. CLOSED SESSION FOR SECURITY SYSTEM PLAN (CLOSED) immediately following Risk Mgmt Session in Thurber Conf Rooms A and B

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is convening a closed session to discuss security system plans, as permitted under Florida Statutes. The meeting is not open to the public. Following the closed session, the board will adjourn.

• Closed session to discuss security system plans per F.S. 286.0113(1) and 281.301

The board met in a closed session to discuss security system plans. The minutes do not record any specific decisions, votes, or actions taken during the meeting.

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re FL Transportation System at 2 p.m. in the Board Room

The School Board of Palm Beach County is meeting in a closed attorney/client session to discuss pending litigation in the case Florida Transportation System, Inc. v. School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 2019-CA-0011826-XXXX-AI). The meeting is not open to the public and consists only of this closed discussion.

• Closed attorney/client session for case Florida Transportation System, Inc. v. SBPBC, Case No. 2019-CA-0011826-XXXX-AI, before Judge Cymonie Rowe in Circuit Court

The Board conducted a closed attorney/client session concerning the case Florida Transportation System, Inc., v. School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the public minutes.

2. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Closed Session in the Board Room

This special meeting is largely procedural, including approval of minutes from prior meetings and the consent agenda. The board will consider accepting the 2020-2021 District Best Practices Assessment findings on school safety and authorizing implementation of recommendations. It will also approve a list of teachers assigned out-of-field or out-of-compliance for Survey 2 of FY21.

• Accept 2020-2021 District Best Practices Assessment related to Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool and authorize implementing safety recommendations.
• Approve list of Out-of-Field/Out-of-Compliance teachers for Survey 2 for FY21 school year.
• Item COS1 was pulled from the consent agenda by the board.
• Approve minutes from July 1, July 8, and other virtual meetings.
• Public comment available in person or via recorded message before noon on meeting day.

The Board approved the adoption of a Final Order regarding Palm Beach County School Board v. William Latson. Other actions included approving the personnel agenda, the consent agenda, and minutes from four previous meetings.

• Approved adoption of Final Order in Palm Beach County School Board v. William Latson (4-3)
• Approved Personnel Agenda (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved July 1, 2020 Virtual Workshop minutes (7-0)
• Approved July 1, 2020 Virtual Special Meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved July 8, 2020 Virtual Workshop minutes (7-0)
• Approved July 8, 2020 Virtual Special Meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

6. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Board Room

The School Board will consider a consent agenda including a $450,000 bid for breakfast carts to enable social distancing in school cafeterias, and an amendment to extend a collaboration with Harvard's Proving Ground initiative through August 2021. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and other procedural items.

• Award of Bid 21C-19F for Breakfast Carts, not to exceed $450,000, with Beltram Edge Tool Supply, Inc.
• Amendment 1 to Harvard Proving Ground Collaboration Agreement extending through August 31, 2021, with costs covered by Impact Florida.
• Approval of minutes from June 10, 2020 Workshop and Special Meeting, June 17, 2020 Virtual Special Meeting for IG Search and Regular Board Meeting, and June 24, 2020 Virtual Special Meeting.
• Board pulled item POL-A1 from the consent agenda.
• Public comment available in person and by recorded message, with deadline noon the day of the meeting.

The Board approved revised policies regarding COVID-19 protocols for students, employees, and visitors, including specific requirements for face coverings. The Board also approved several previous meeting minutes and a consent agenda containing procurement and cooperative agreements.

• Approved development of Policy 5.326 Student Protocols due to COVID-19 (7-0)
• Approved adoption of Policy 3.82 Employee Protocols due to COVID-19 (7-0)
• Approved development of Policy 2.065 Visitation Protocols on District Property Due to COVID-19 (6-1)
• Approved adoption of revised Policy 1.03 School Board Meetings (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including breakfast cart bid, Harvard Proving Ground amendment, and Literacy AmeriCorps agreement (7-0)
• Approved minutes from June 10, June 17, and June 24, 2020 meetings (7-0)
• Mandated face coverings be preferably 3 layers, but no less than 2 layers of breathable material (7-0)

1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in the Board Room

The School Board held a special meeting to vote on student expulsions. Members expelled three students for one calendar year: one for possessing a knife on campus, one for a taser, and one for marijuana (third offense). A fourth expulsion involving a gun was withdrawn by the superintendent before the vote.

• Expulsion of student 19/20-X-017 for possessing a knife on campus (approved 6-0)
• Expulsion of student 19/20-X-043 for possessing a taser on campus (approved 6-0)
• Expulsion of student 19/20-X-047 for marijuana possession, third offense (consent agenda, approved 6-0)
• Withdrawal of expulsion for student 19/20-X-035 who possessed a gun on campus

The Board approved the expulsion of three students from the regular public school program. One expulsion was processed via the consent agenda, and two were handled as new business. One expulsion item was withdrawn by the Superintendent.

• Approved expulsion of Student 19/20-X-047 (Consent Agenda)
• Approved one-year expulsion of Student 19/20-X-017 (6-0)
• Approved one-year expulsion of Student 19/20-X-043 (6-0)
• Withdrew expulsion item for Student 19/20-X-035

5. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Session in the Board Room

The School Board of Palm Beach County holds a workshop to discuss their 2021 legislative priorities for the Florida session, review school safety findings from the Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool (FSSAT), and consider modifications to policies on visitation and student protocols due to COVID-19. No final votes are taken; the session is for discussion only, with public comment accepted in person or via recorded message.

• 2021 Legislative Platform Development: Board discusses state and federal legislative priorities for FY21
• School Safety and Security: Presentation of FSSAT findings and recommendations for all public schools
• Policy 2.065 Visitation Protocols on District Property due to COVID-19 reviewed for health/safety updates
• Policy 5.326 Student Protocols due to COVID-19 reviewed to replace emergency policy expiring Nov. 13, 2020

The Board held a workshop to discuss the 2021 Legislative Platform, school safety assessment findings, and draft visitation and student protocols related to COVID-19. No formal votes were taken on these items during the workshop.

• Approved motion to allow Erica Whitfield to participate remotely (7-0)

3. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re Shernette immediately following A/C Session in the Board Room

This is a closed attorney/client session, not open to the public, to discuss pending litigation: Dr. Shernette Alexander v. The School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 9:20-CV-80336). The board will discuss the case in private and then adjourn. No public decisions or actions are scheduled.

• Closed attorney/client session regarding Dr. Shernette Alexander v. SBPBC, Case No. 9:20-CV-80336, U.S. Southern District

The Board held a closed attorney/client session regarding Case No. 9:20-CV-80336 (Dr. Shernette Alexander v. The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida). The minutes do not record any decisions or actions taken during the session.

4. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following A/C Session in the Board Room

This meeting is a closed risk management session not open to the public. The agenda consists only of procedural items: call to order, closed discussion, and adjournment. There are no proposed actions, financial details, or public hearings.

• No public agenda items; entire session is closed

The board conducted a closed risk management session on September 30, 2020. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken during the meeting.

2. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re Gulino immediately following Expulsions in the Board Room

This is a closed attorney/client session for the School District of Palm Beach County to discuss litigation in the case Marianne Gulino v. The School District of Palm Beach County (Case No. 502020CA006494). The meeting is not open to the public. The only actions are procedural: call to order, closed discussion, and adjournment.

• Closed session for Gulino v. SDPBC lawsuit (Case No. 502020CA006494, Judge Donald Hafele, 15th Circuit Court)
• No public access; session is attorney/client privileged
• Meeting consists only of call to order, closed discussion, and adjournment

The Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding Case No. 502020CA006494 (Marianne Gulino v. The School District of Palm Beach County). The minutes do not record any specific decisions or actions taken during the session.

5. REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 5 p.m. in the Board Room

The School District of Palm Beach County is reviewing several items, including a personnel addendum and various educational grants. The board is also considering the ratification of purchases for truck driving courses at West Tech.

• Ratification of Sage Corporation contract for Class A Truck Driving courses totaling $435,240
• Approval of Adult Education and Family Literacy Adult General Education Grant for $1,972,807
• Approval of Adult Education and Family Literacy Integrated English Literacy/Civic Grant for $481,188
• Addition of General Counsel's Annual Evaluation to the agenda

The Board approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering various grants, construction projects, and vendor contracts. Additionally, the Board approved the General Counsel's annual evaluation, a personnel addendum, and a proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month.

• Approved Consent Agenda including 37 items (7-0)
• Approved General Counsel's Annual Evaluation (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Addendum (7-0)
• Proclaimed September 15 - October 15, 2020 as Hispanic Heritage Month (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following A/C Session in the Board Room

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a closed risk management session immediately following the A/C Session. The session is not open to the public and will include a call to order, the closed discussion, and adjournment. No public decisions or agenda items are scheduled.

• Closed risk management session not open to the public
• Procedural call to order and attendance
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

The board conducted a closed risk management session on September 16, 2020. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken during the meeting.

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re Mitchell at 3 p.m. in the Board Room

This is a closed attorney-client session of the School Board of Palm Beach County. The board will discuss the ongoing lawsuit Leonard Mitchell v. The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida (Case No 19-CIV-81534 RAR). The meeting is not open to the public and consists only of procedural items: call to order, the closed session, and adjournment.

• Closed attorney/client session regarding Leonard Mitchell v. SBPBC (Case No 19-CIV-81534 RAR, Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, U.S. Southern District)

The Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding the case of Leonard Mitchell v. The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

4. OGC ANNUAL REPORT WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Session in the Board Room

This is a workshop session where the General Counsel will present the Office of General Counsel's Annual Report. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational and procedural.

• Presentation of the Office of General Counsel's Annual Report

The Board received a presentation from General Counsel JulieAnn Rico regarding the Office of General Counsel's FY20 Annual Report. No substantive decisions were made during the workshop.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

3. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Risk Mgmt Session in the Board Room

This is a closed executive session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board. No public business is conducted; the meeting is not open to the public. The only actions are procedural: call to order and adjournment.

• Closed executive session
• No public access
• Procedural items only

The board convened for a closed executive session on September 16, 2020. The minutes record no substantive decisions, proposals, or actions taken during the meeting.

1. VIRTUAL WORKSHOP at 3 p.m. using Google Meet Technology

This is a virtual workshop of the School District of Palm Beach County. The board will discuss Policy 5.1815 on threat assessment and a plan to re-engage fall interscholastic sports and extracurricular activities amid COVID-19, which carries an estimated $650,000 financial impact due to decreased gate revenue and regional play structure. No voting is scheduled on these workshop items.

• Workshop on Policy 5.1815 Threat Assessment
• Plan to re-engage fall interscholastic sports and extracurricular activities amid COVID-19
• Estimated $650,000 decrease in district revenue due to COVID-19
• Public comment available in person (pre-sign-up required) or by recorded message
• Meeting conducted via Google Meet and broadcast on Comcast, uVerse, YouTube, and district website

The board conducted a workshop to discuss Policy 5.1815 regarding threat assessments and the re-engagement of athletics and extracurricular activities. No formal votes were taken on these policy or athletic items; the only decided action was to adjourn the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

3. VIRTUAL FINAL BUDGET ADOPTION at 5:05 p.m. using Google Meet Technology

The School District of Palm Beach County held a virtual final budget adoption meeting. The board voted to adopt a resolution certifying a total millage rate of 7.010 mils, raising $1,493,522,764 in local tax revenue for FY 2021. It also approved the final District Summary Budget of $3,822,756,506 across all funds.

• Adopted resolution certifying 7.010 mill rate (1.52% above rolled-back rate)
• Approved final FY 2021 District Summary Budget of $3,822,756,506
• Millage components: 3.755 required local effort, 0.007 prior period adjustment, 0.748 discretionary operating, 1.500 capital improvement, 1.000 additional operating
• Budget includes $2.23B General Fund, $1.28B Capital Projects, $293M Debt Service
• Meeting conducted virtually via Google Meet due to COVID-19

The Board approved the final District Summary Budget for fiscal year 2021 and certified the millage rate to be levied. The adopted budget totals $3,822,756,506.

• Approved resolution certifying a total millage rate of 7.010 mils to raise $1,493,522,764 in local revenue (7-0)
• Approved FY 2021 District Summary Budget in the amount of $3,822,756,506 (7-0)

2. VIRTUAL SPECIAL MEETING using Google Meet Technology

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a virtual special meeting to consider approving the application for Somerset Academy Avenir, a new K-5 charter school projected to open in August 2021. The board will also handle procedural items including pulling items FMT1 and POL-HR1 from the consent agenda, and approving the meeting agenda, which passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of Somerset Academy Avenir charter school application (K-5, projected enrollment 242 in first year growing to 652 by fifth year)
• Board pulled items FMT1 and POL-HR1 from the consent agenda
• Meeting conducted virtually via Google Meet with public comment options in person or by recorded message
• Unanimous vote to approve the meeting agenda as presented

The Board approved the FY 2021-2030 Capital Plan and revised employee protocols regarding COVID-19, including changes to priority levels for those living with high-risk individuals. A consent agenda including several new charter school applications and personnel actions was also approved.

• Approved FY 2021-2030 Capital Plan (7-0)
• Approved revised Policy 3.82 Employee Protocols due to COVID-19 (7-0)
• Approved change to Priority 4 for employees living with individuals with underlying health conditions (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including new applications for Somerset Academy Avenir, Somerset Academy Jupiter, and The Collegiate School of Riviera Beach (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda and disciplinary actions for Terrance King and Montanique Winn (7-0)
• Approved Superintendent's Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2020 (7-0)
• Approved development of Student Code of Conduct policies for Elementary (K-5) and Secondary (6-12) students and Threat Assessment policy (7-0)

1. VIRTUAL WORKSHOP at 2 p.m. using Google Meet Technology

The School District of Palm Beach County Board holds a virtual workshop to discuss employee leave and accommodations, and to deliberate on several COVID-19-related items. Board members propose outlining metrics for returning to brick-and-mortar schools, arranging weekly COVID-19 testing for staff and students, establishing a COVID-19 dashboard, and addressing technology needs such as 1:1 computers and internet access. One board discussion item on resuming in-person board meetings was withdrawn.

• Workshop on types of leave and accommodations available to employees
• Discussion on directing Superintendent to outline metrics for returning to brick-and-mortar schools via Health Advisory Committee guidance
• Discussion on arranging weekly COVID-19 testing at all schools and facilities for those who want it
• Discussion on establishing a COVID-19 dashboard similar to Hillsborough County Schools model
• Discussion on updating 1:1 computer distribution, internet access, and support for students without access

The board conducted a workshop regarding ADA and COVID-19 leave protocols for employees. Members discussed metrics for returning to in-person learning, potential weekly COVID-19 testing, and the creation of a data dashboard. No formal votes were taken on these discussion items.

• Tabled decisions on brick-and-mortar reopening metrics
• Discussed implementing weekly COVID-19 testing via private-sector entities
• Proposed establishing a COVID-19 dashboard with school-by-school positivity rates
• Proposed sharing online voter registration links with eligible individuals
• Withdrawn: Resumption of In-person Board Meetings
• Approved motion to adjourn (7-0)

1. VIRTUAL WORKSHOP at 2 p.m. using Google Meet Technology

The School District of Palm Beach County Board holds a virtual workshop to discuss and review policies related to health and safety, a new visitation protocol due to COVID-19, the FY21-30 Capital Plan, and return-to-school operational plans. No formal votes are taken; these are discussions leading to future adoption actions.

• Workshop on Policy 1.03 School Board Meetings, reviewed for modifications related to health and safety protocols
• Workshop on new Policy 2.065 Visitation Protocols on District Property due to COVID-19, planned for emergency adoption at a following special meeting
• Workshop on FY21 Capital Plan, providing an economic update and overview of the 10-year capital plan (to be adopted on September 9, 2020)
• Presentation on COVID Operations, including return-to-school plans for maintenance, custodial services, environmental services, school food service, transportation, and school police

The Board conducted a virtual workshop to review proposed revisions to board meeting and visitor policies due to COVID-19. Members discussed the FY21 Capital Plan and operational support plans for school reopening. No substantive policy changes or budget items were voted upon during the session.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

2. VIRTUAL SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop using Google Meet Technology

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a special meeting to consider two initial charter school contracts and an emergency policy on visitor protocols due to COVID-19. The consent agenda includes approval of Renaissance Charter High School (five-year contract with first-year financial impact of $4,037,856) and South Palm Beach Charter School. An item added for good cause (POL-A1) would implement a 90-day emergency policy for visitor safety on district property. Public comment is available in person or by recorded message.

• Approval of five-year initial charter contract for Renaissance Charter High School (first-year impact $4,037,856)
• Approval of five-year initial charter contract for South Palm Beach Charter School
• Emergency policy POL-A1: Visitation Protocols on District Property due to COVID-19 (90-day temporary policy)
• Ratification of membership list for the District Diversity and Equity Committee
• Board pulled items CS3 and POL-GC1 from consent agenda for separate discussion

The Board approved emergency safety protocols for visitors entering district property for a 90-day period. Other actions included approving several initial charter contracts and a transition plan for South Tech Charter Academy. The Board also approved the development and amendment of the policy regarding school board meetings.

• Adopted emergency Policy 2.065 Visitation Protocols on District Property due to COVID-19 (7-0)
• Approved Unilateral Transition Plan for South Tech Charter Academy, Inc.’s Adult and Community Education Programs (7-0)
• Approved development of revised Policy 1.03 School Board Meetings (7-0)
• Amended Policy 1.03 to add General Counsel report, delete good cause requirement for Board Discussion items, and add safety screening questions (7-0)
• Approved initial charter contracts for Renaissance Charter High School, South Palm Beach Charter School, and NorthStar Academy of Palm Beach County (7-0)
• Approved consultant agreements with Housing Partnership, Inc. d/b/a Community Partners of South Florida (7-0)
• Approved Cambridge Assessment International Education Partnership (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda (7-0)

2. VIRTUAL BOARD MEETING at 5 p.m. using Google Meet Technology

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is meeting virtually to discuss and potentially adopt an emergency policy (POL-A1) on student protocols due to COVID-19, added by the board chair for good cause as schools prepare to reopen. The board also will consider a personnel addendum (P2) and has withdrawn a dual enrollment articulation agreement (TL2) with Palm Beach State College and Florida Atlantic University. Other agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes and the board pulling items BCS1, FMPA1, POL-HR1, and TL1 from the consent agenda for discussion.

• Emergency adoption of Policy 5.326 Student Protocols Due to COVID-19
• Personnel Addendum (P2) added for good cause
• Withdrawal of TL2: 2020-2022 Dual Enrollment Agreements with Palm Beach State College and Florida Atlantic University
• Board pulled items BCS1, FMPA1, POL-HR1, TL1 from consent agenda
• Approval of minutes from May and June 2020 meetings

The Board approved emergency student protocols for COVID-19 and authorized the development of revised employee protocols. Other actions included approving the 2020 Comprehensive Safety Inspection Report and extending virtual board meetings through September if the county remains in Phase 1.

• Adopted emergency Policy 5.326 Student Protocols Due to COVID-19 (6-0)
• Approved 2020 Comprehensive Safety Inspection Report (6-0)
• Approved virtual board meetings through September if County remains in Phase 1 (6-0)
• Approved development of revised Policy 3.82 Employee Protocols due to COVID-19 (6-0)
• Approved Consultant Agreements with Christel Clear Learning Innovations, LLC (5-1)
• Approved Personnel Addendum (6-0)
• Approved use of District Administrator Evaluation for General Counsel's final evaluation (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including various contracts and purchasing items (6-0)

1. VIRTUAL POLICY WORKSHOP at 2:30 p.m. using Google Meet Technology

The School Board holds a virtual policy workshop to discuss two COVID-19 related policies: Policy 3.82 (Employee Protocols) moving from emergency to permanent status, and the emergency adoption of Policy 5.326 (Student Protocols). No votes are taken; both items are for discussion and future board action.

• Workshop on Policy 3.82: making interim employee COVID-19 protocols a permanent policy
• Workshop on Policy 5.326: emergency adoption of student COVID-19 protocols
• Public comment accepted in person or by recorded message until noon on meeting day

The Board appointed Dr. Debra Robinson as acting Vice Chair for the duration of the meeting. Members held workshops to discuss proposed COVID-19 protocols for employees and students, though no final votes were taken on those policies.

• Appointed Dr. Debra Robinson as acting Vice Chair in Chuck Shaw's absence (6-0)

VIRTUAL MEETING Pursuant to Fla. Statute 120.525(3)

The School District of Palm Beach County Board of Education approved an amended 2020-21 school reopening plan. The decision requires all students to begin the academic year with distance learning, meaning families will need to arrange remote learning at the start of the term. The district will return to in-person instruction only when Palm Beach County health conditions allow, with re-entry based on parental choice rather than grade level. The board also approved a revised Innovative Reopening Plan template for submission to the Florida Department of Education.

• Approved amended 2020-21 School Reopening Plan starting with distance learning for all students
• Removed phased re-entry by grade level; in-person return will be based on parental choice
• Approved revised Innovative Reopening Plan template for the Florida Department of Education
• Delegated implementation authority to the Superintendent to protect health and safety
• Budget impact includes General Fund Operating Budget, Capital Projects, and Federal CARES Act funds

The Board approved an amended school reopening plan that begins the year with distance learning for all students. The plan allows for a return to in-person instruction based on parent choice when health conditions permit, without grade-level phasing. A further amendment ensures parents can maintain distance learning even after campuses reopen.

• Approved amended 2020-21 School Reopening Plan to start with distance learning (6-1)
• Approved revised Innovative Reopening Plan template for submission to FDOE (6-1)
• Approved amendment to allow parents to keep children in distance learning after campuses reopen (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)

3. Tentative Budget Adoption - 5:05 p.m. Time Certain using Google Meet Technology

The School Board of Palm Beach County is adopting a tentative millage rate of 7.010 mills for FY 2021, generating $1.49 billion in local tax revenue. The board is also adopting a tentative district budget of $3.86 billion across all funds. These actions set the stage for the final budget adoption later in the year.

• Adopted total millage levy of 7.010 mills, up 1.52% from rolled-back rate of 6.9052 mills
• Tentative budget of $3,862,185,589 includes $2.23 billion General Fund and $1.38 billion Capital Projects
• Millage components: 3.755 Required Local Effort, 0.007 Prior Period RLE Adjustment, 0.748 Discretionary Operating, 1.500 Local Capital Improvement, 1.000 Additional Operating
• Board also adopted resolution including district organization chart and statement of organization/operation
• Meeting conducted via Google Meet due to COVID-19; public could comment in person or by recorded message

The Board approved a tentative summary budget of $3,862,185,589 for FY 2021. It also adopted tentative millage rates for the fiscal year. Discussions included COVID-19 costs, teacher pay, and sales tax revenue losses.

• Adopted tentative millage levy of 7.010 mills for FY 2021 (7-0)
• Adopted tentative District summary budget of $3,862,185,589 for FY 2021 (7-0)

1. WORKSHOP at 3:30 p.m. using Google Meet Technology.

The School Board holds a workshop to discuss updates to the Student Code of Conduct for Elementary and Secondary Schools for the 2020-21 school year. Adoption of the policies is scheduled for September 9, 2020. The meeting is conducted virtually via Google Meet with public comment options in person or by recorded message.

• Workshop on revised Student Code of Conduct policies for SY21 (adoption scheduled Sept. 9)

The Board conducted a workshop to discuss proposed FY21 changes to Student Code of Conduct Policies 5.1812 and 5.1813. Discussions focused on drug definitions, threat levels, and disciplinary expectations for distance learning. No formal votes were taken on the policy changes.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

2. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop using Google Meet Technology

The School Board of Palm Beach County will consider consent agenda items for technology contracts to support distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. These include a Comcast agreement not to exceed $900,000 for home internet access, a T-Mobile contract up to $1.2 million annually for wireless services, and a purchase of Lenovo Chromebooks from Office Depot totaling up to $5 million, with ratification of $3.98 million already spent. Also on the agenda is a five-year software agreement with KEV Group for School Cash Suite.

• FMPA1: Agreement with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC for home internet access, not to exceed $900,000 for six months.
• FMPA2: Award of Bid 21C-806C to T-Mobile USA for wireless services, not to exceed $1,200,000 annually through May 2022.
• FMPA3: Award of Bid 21C-805J to Office Depot for Lenovo Chromebooks and interactive whiteboard solutions, not to exceed $5,000,000; includes ratification of $3,981,354 in prior purchases.
• FMPF1: Addendum to Master Software Agreement with KEV Group, Inc. for School Cash Suite software for five years starting August 1, 2020.

The Board approved the development of revised student codes of conduct for both elementary (K-5) and secondary (6-12) students, including specific language regarding on-campus substance use. The Board also approved the Personnel Agenda and several consent items including technology and software agreements.

• Approved development of revised Policy 5.1812 Student Code of Conduct for Elementary School Students (K-5) (7-0)
• Approved wording change for Policy 5.1812 to include use or being under the influence on campus (7-0)
• Approved development of revised Policy 5.1813 Student Code of Conduct for Secondary School Students (6-12) (7-0)
• Approved wording change for Policy 5.1813 to include use or being under the influence on campus (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including agreements with Comcast, KEV Group, Inc., and Woodlake Psychological Associates, P.A. (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners regarding CARES Act (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented or amended (7-0)

1. VIRTUAL BOARD MEETING AT 5 p.m. using Google Meet Technology

The Palm Beach County School Board will vote on the 2020-2021 school calendar, including a start date, after approving a reopening plan without one at the July 15 meeting. The consent agenda includes May 2020 budget amendments (net decrease of $896,251 in General Fund) and a 15-year renewal charter contract for South Tech Charter Academy ($8.7 million annual district impact).

• Vote on ELR1: 2020-2021 School Calendar (added item for good cause due to July 31 state deadline)
• B1: May 2020 Budget Amendments – net General Fund decrease of $896,251
• CS1: 15-year renewal of South Tech Charter Academy charter contract ($8.7M annual impact)
• FC1: Monthly Construction Contingency Use and Change Order Reports (no financial impact)

The Board approved the revised 2020-2021 school calendar and the advertisement of the FY21 tentative District summary budget. A wide range of consent agenda items including school renovations and charter renewals were approved. The Board also approved an amendment for the Boys & Girls Club at Gove Elementary.

• Approved revised 2020-2021 school calendar (7-0)
• Approved adding two additional days for Bargaining Unit T, pending agreement (7-0)
• Approved advertisements for FY21 tentative District summary budget and tax notices (7-0)
• Approved Amendment to Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, Inc. at Gove Elementary through Sept 30, 2020 (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including South Tech Charter Academy 15-year renewal and various school renovations (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented or amended (7-0)

1. VIRTUAL SPECIAL MEETING at 2 p.m. using Google Meet Technology

The School Board of Palm Beach County is considering the 2020-21 School Reopening Plan, which proposes starting the year with distance learning due to rising COVID-19 cases and a phased return to in-person instruction when health conditions permit. The board also acts on an employment agreement for Acting General Counsel Shawntoyia Bernard, a personnel agenda with a $96,630 net financial impact, and ratification of Audit Committee membership.

• AD1: Approval of 2020-21 School Reopening Plan with distance learning start and phased return to brick-and-mortar
• BRD1: Employment agreement for Shawntoyia Bernard as Acting General Counsel effective September 19, 2020
• P1: Personnel agenda with net financial impact of $96,630
• BRD2: Ratify membership list of Audit Committee
• BRD4: Appointment of FSBA Advocacy Committee Representative Alternate

The Board approved the 2020-21 School Reopening Plan, which begins the school year with distance learning for all students and allows for a phased return to in-person instruction. The Board also approved the consent agenda and modified the meeting agenda.

• Approved 2020-21 School Reopening Plan starting with distance learning (7-0)
• Denied motion to delay school opening for students until August 31, 2020 (1-6)
• Approved Consent Agenda including attorney employment agreement for Shawntoyia Bernard (7-0)
• Approved ratification of Board Advisory Committee membership list (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda (7-0)
• Approved motion to reorder agenda speakers (7-0)
• Approved motion to move New Business and Board Discussion items prior to AD1 (7-0)
• Approved motion to extend meeting time until 11 p.m. (7-0)

1. VIRTUAL WORKSHOP at 2 p.m. using Google Meet Technology

The School Board holds a virtual workshop to discuss FY21 budget updates and reopening options for the 2020-21 school year presented by the Reopening Task Force. No final decisions will be made; tentative budget adoption is scheduled for July 29, 2020.

• FY21 Budget Workshop providing update on state education funding and capital budget prior to tentative adoption
• Reopening Task Force presentation on options for the 2020-21 school year
• Public comment accepted via recorded message by noon the day of the meeting

The Board conducted workshops to review the FY21 budget development and various instructional models for the 2020-21 school year. No formal votes were taken on budget or reopening plans; the only decision made was to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (7-0)

2. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop using Google Meet Technology

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special virtual meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings and adopt an emergency revision to Policy 1.03 governing school board meetings, citing imminent danger from COVID-19. All votes were unanimous. No other substantive business was discussed.

• Emergency adoption of revised Policy 1.03 (School Board Meetings) due to COVID-19
• Approval of minutes from April 22, April 29 (workshop and board meeting) 2020
• Meeting conducted via Google Meet; public access via cable, YouTube, and phone

The Board emergency adopted revised Policy 1.03 regarding School Board Meetings, citing the public health danger posed by COVID-19. The Board also approved minutes from three previous April 2020 meetings.

• Emergency adoption of revised Policy 1.03 School Board Meetings approved (7-0)
• Minutes from April 22, 2020 Virtual Workshop approved (7-0)
• Minutes from April 29, 2020 Virtual Policy Workshop approved (7-0)
• Minutes from April 29, 2020 Virtual Board Meeting approved (7-0)
• Meeting agenda approved (7-0)

1. VIRTUAL WORKSHOP at 2 p.m. using Google Meet Technology

The School Board will discuss findings from parent/guardian and employee surveys on reopening school options. No votes on substantive items are scheduled; the only action is adjournment.

• Presentation of survey results on reopening school options
• Public comment via recorded messages or written submissions
• Virtual workshop conducted via Google Meet

The Board held a workshop to review data from over 85,000 parent and staff survey responses regarding COVID-19 reopening preferences. No formal votes were taken on reopening plans; a vote is scheduled for a July 15 Special Meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

2. VIRTUAL SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Virtual Workshop using Google Meet Technology

The School District of Palm Beach County holds a virtual special meeting to consider approving a consent agenda that includes a one-year extension of the 2019-2020 Statewide School Readiness Provider Contract with the Early Learning Coalition, with a combined financial impact of up to $10.5 million for Early Childhood Education and Extended Learning. Board members will also discuss directing staff to operationalize all re-entry contingency plans and investigate universal COVID-19 testing for students and staff.

• Consent agenda item TL1: Extension of Statewide School Readiness Provider Contract with Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, effective July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, with up to $5,221,000 for Early Childhood Education and $5,292,232 for Extended Learning
• Board Discussion Item BD1 (Robinson): Direct superintendent and general counsel to ensure procedures and waivers are in place for distance learning, hybrid model, and full school re-entry
• Board Discussion Item BD2 (Robinson): Direct superintendent to investigate options for universal COVID-19 testing at school sites for staff and students

The Board approved the agenda and the consent agenda, which included a contract extension for the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County. Members discussed COVID-19 reopening timelines, testing options, and operational policies.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda item TL1: State of Florida Extension of the 2019-20 Statewide School Readiness Provider Contract with the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County (7-0)

1. VIRTUAL SPECIAL MEETING at 2 p.m. using Google Meet Technology

At a virtual special meeting on June 24, 2020, the Palm Beach County School District Board approved several items. The Board adopted the Inspector General employment contract with an annual base salary of $160,000. It also approved the Personnel Agenda covering 10,369 transactions with a net financial impact of $24,833, and a Personnel Addendum for two transactions totaling $172,003. The updated Cafeteria Plan under the CARES Act was approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Approve Inspector General Employment Contract – annual base salary $160,000
• Approve Personnel Agenda – 10,369 transactions, net impact $24,833
• Approve Personnel Addendum – 2 transactions, net impact $172,003
• Approve updated Cafeteria Plan per CARES Act (no dollar amount listed)
• Motion to add termination‑without‑cause clause to IG contract (failed)

The Board approved an employment contract for the new Inspector General and passed two personnel agendas. Members also approved COVID-19 rider provisions for two specialty leases and scheduled a future vote on a racism condemnation proclamation.

• Approved Inspector General Employment Contract (5-2)
• Denied addition of termination without cause clause to IG contract (3-4)
• Approved P1 Personnel Agenda (7-0)
• Approved P2 Personnel Addendum (7-0)
• Approved COVID-19 Rider for Evert Tennis Academy, LLC and Motorcycle Training Institute, Inc. leases (7-0)
• Approved motion to bring Proclamation condemning racism back for vote (7-0)
• Approved motion to schedule equity policy workshop after school opening decision (7-0)
• Approved Cafeteria Plan Update via Consent Agenda (7-0)

2. VIRTUAL REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 5 p.m. using Google Meet Technology

The School Board of Palm Beach County is meeting virtually to consider several items, including an acting general counsel agreement following a mutual separation, a personnel addendum, and a consent agenda with budget amendments and contract renewals with the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office for GED testing and adult education classes.

• Acting General Counsel Agreement (BRD1) added for good cause
• Personnel Addendum (P3) to allow employees to start new positions sooner
• April 2020 budget amendments including $64,779 increase to Debt Service Fund
• Third Amendment to GED Testing MOU with Palm Beach Sheriff's Office extending through August 2022
• Third Amendment to Cooperative Agreement with PBSO for adult education classes at correctional facilities, cost approx. $44,000

The Board approved a comprehensive consent agenda including budget amendments, facility renovations, and various service agreements. Additionally, the Board authorized the Chairman to develop an interim General Counsel contract and approved several individual consultant agreements.

• Approved April 2020 Budget Amendments (Consent Agenda)
• Authorized Board Chairman to work with Shawntoya Bernard on an interim General Counsel contract
• Approved salary reconsideration for General Counsel contract in six months
• Approved Consultant Agreements for Kurt Burfield, Robert Brand, and Vincent Mintus
• Approved Personnel Agenda and Personnel Addendum
• Accepted April 2020 Monthly Purchasing and Disbursement Report (6-1)
• Approved Audit of NAPA Compliance
• Approved multiple facility renovations including Del Prado, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Wellington Landings

1. VIRTUAL SPECIAL MEETING FOR IG SEARCH at 2 p.m. using Google Meet Technology

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a virtual special meeting to interview two shortlisted candidates for Inspector General and select a finalist. After public virtual interviews with Michael Hewitt and Teresa Michael, the board voted 5-2 to choose Teresa Michael and authorized the board chair to negotiate a contract with her.

• Public virtual interviews with two finalist candidates: Michael Hewitt and Teresa Michael
• Motion to reduce interview questions from two to one per board member passed unanimously
• Motion to select Teresa Michael as Inspector General finalist passed 5-2, with Andrews and Robinson dissenting
• Board authorized Chairman Barbieri to negotiate contract with Teresa Michael and bring back for approval

The Board conducted virtual interviews and voted to select Teresa Michael as the Inspector General. The Board also authorized the Chairman to coordinate a contract for the position with Human Resources and the Office of General Counsel.

• Reduced number of interview questions to one per Board Member (7-0)
• Approved voting for the Inspector General choice during the meeting (5-2)
• Authorized Chairman Frank Barbieri to work on a contract for the selected candidate (7-0)
• Selected Teresa Michael as Inspector General (5 votes to 2 for Michael Hewitt)

1. VIRTUAL WORKSHOP at 2 p.m. using Google Meet Technology

The Palm Beach County School District held a virtual workshop on June 10, 2020. Board members heard a Reopening Task Force presentation, an FY21 Budget Workshop outlining the July 29 tentative and September 9 final budget adoption dates, and an Internet Access presentation. Public comments were accepted via recorded voice messages submitted before the meeting.

• Reopening Task Force presentation – no financial impact to the district
• FY21 Budget Workshop – update on budget adoption (tentative July 29, final September 9)
• Internet Access workshop – presentation with no financial impact

The Board conducted three workshops to discuss the Reopening Task Force's plans for returning to school, potential budget reductions for FY21, and strategies for improving student internet access. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were made during these sessions.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

2. VIRTUAL SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop using Google Meet Technology

The Palm Beach County School Board holds a virtual special meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings and act on several items added for good cause. These include a proclamation on the killing of George Floyd, an update on the inspector general search, a mutual separation agreement tied to state revenue cuts, and temporary COVID-19 employee protocols. The consent agenda includes a charter school name change and a contract amendment with PowerSchool Group.

• Proclamation 20-03 condemning the killing of George Floyd and other racist killings
• Inspector General search update after one candidate withdrew
• Mutual Separation Agreement and Mutual Release due to COVID-19 budget cuts
• Policy 3.82 Interim Employee Protocols Due to COVID-19 – emergency rule adoption
• First Amendment to rename Somerset Academy of the Arts to Somerset Academy Wellington

The Board approved emergency safety protocols for employees during the COVID-19 pandemic and a mutual separation agreement for General Counsel JulieAnn Rico. Members also voted to add more candidates to the Inspector General shortlist and adopted a proclamation regarding the killing of George Floyd.

• Adopted emergency Policy 3.82 Interim Employee Protocols due to COVID-19 (7-0)
• Approved Mutual Separation Agreement and Mutual Release for General Counsel JulieAnn Rico (7-0)
• Approved Proclamation 20-03 regarding the killing of George Floyd (7-0)
• Voted to add additional candidates to the Inspector General shortlist (4-3)
• Approved Out-of-School Service Programs Agreement Rider for 14 summer camp organizations (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Somerset Academy name change and PowerSchool agreement (7-0)
• Approved minutes from March 11 and March 18, 2020 meetings (7-0)
• Requested workshops on disparity studies, racism and equity policies, and school police (7-0)

1. VIRTUAL SPECIAL MEETING FOR EXPULSIONS at 1 p.m. using Google Meet Technology

The School District of Palm Beach County Board will hold a virtual special meeting on June 3, 2020, to vote on expulsion recommendations for multiple students. The board will consider one-year expulsions for students linked to incidents involving firearms, knives, a taser, drugs, and threats of violence. One recommendation was withdrawn by the superintendent. The decisions will determine whether these students remain in the regular public school program.

• EXP2 through EXP10: Recommendations to expel students 19/20-X-037 through 19/20-X-045 for one calendar year
• EXP8 (Student 19/20-X-043): Withdrawn by Superintendent Keith Oswald
• Incident details include possession of firearms, knives, a taser, drugs, and posted threats of violence
• Virtual meeting via Google Meet with public comment deadline at noon on June 3

The Board approved a consent agenda containing 10 student expulsion actions. One expulsion item was withdrawn by the Superintendent. Board members and the Superintendent also discussed racism and the murder of George Floyd.

• Approved Consent Agenda including expulsions of students 19/20-X-037, 19/20-X-038, 19/20-X-039, 19/20-X-040, 19/20-X-041, 19/20-X-042, 19/20-X-044, 19/20-X-045, 19/20-X-046, and 19-20-X-048 (7-0)
• Withdrew expulsion of Student 19/20-X-043
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

2. VIRTUAL SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Expulsions using Google Meet Technology

The School Board of Palm Beach County is meeting virtually to approve minutes from prior meetings and consider several policy adoptions on the consent agenda. Key items include adopting revised Policy 5.1817 (Severe Incident Assignment) replacing the Student Expulsion policy, new Policy 5.18175 on Felony Suspension, and repeal of Policy 5.1818 on Student Early Reinstatement. One item (POL-A1) was pulled from the consent agenda for separate discussion.

• Adoption of revised Policy 5.1817 Severe Incident Assignment (renamed from Student Expulsion)
• Adoption of new Policy 5.18175 Felony Suspension
• Repeal of Policy 5.1818 Student Early Reinstatement
• Adoption of revised Policy 3.805 Emergency or Disaster Compensation and Cost
• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2020 meetings (Special Meeting for Expulsions, Workshop, Special Meeting)

The Board approved the adoption of Policy 5.1814 Zero Tolerance Policy and eight additional policies via the consent agenda. Members also discussed the possibility of reopening schools for summer camps and the return to in-person board meetings.

• Approved Policy 5.1814 Zero Tolerance Policy (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including policies on Severe Incident Assignment, Felony Suspension, and Student Early Reinstatement REPEAL (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including policies on Emergency or Disaster Compensation, School Board Meetings, Advisory Committees, Hearing Officers for Student Expulsion, and Inspector General (7-0)
• Approved minutes from March 4, 2020 Special Meeting for Expulsions (7-0)
• Approved minutes from March 4, 2020 Workshop (7-0)
• Approved minutes from March 4, 2020 Special Meeting (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)

3. VIRTUAL SPECIAL MEETING FOR IG SEARCH immediately following Spec. Meeting using Google Meet Technology

The School District of Palm Beach County Board will discuss and take action on shortlisting Inspector General candidates at this virtual special meeting. The Audit Committee will present its report before the board considers the list of 11 screened-in candidates.

• Audit Committee Chairman David Talley will deliver the committee's report on the IG search
• Board will discuss and vote on shortlisting Inspector General candidates
• 11 screened-in candidates named: Riad Ali, Robert Bliss, John Cashmon, Thomas Guyden, David Harper, Michael Hewett, Richard Holmgren, Teresa Michael, Jayme Naberezny, Ron Russo

The Board reviewed candidates for the Inspector General position based on Audit Committee input and HR screening. Following a vote, three finalists were selected to move forward to the interview stage.

• Selected Riad Ali, Teresa Michael, and Ron Russo as finalists for IG position
• Required each board member to provide three interview questions
• Approved scheduling of virtual interviews for the three finalists

2. VIRTUAL REGULAR BOARD MEETING immediately following Budget Workshop

The School District of Palm Beach County Board meets virtually to approve previous meeting minutes, consider items added for good cause including a revised Inspector General search timeline, modifications to the collective bargaining agreement with the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association, and a grant for a virtual summer program in five Glades schools. The superintendent also withdrew two items: Amendment 14 to the Learning Sciences International license agreement ($337,250) and an amendment to the PowerSchool Group master agreement.

• Revised IG Search Timeline (BRD3)
• Modifications to 2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Palm Beach County PBA (ELR2)
• Grant for Virtual Summer Program in Five Glades Schools (REG-G1)
• Superintendent withdrew Amendment 14 to Learning Sciences International LLC license ($337,250)
• Superintendent withdrew amendment to PowerSchool Group master agreement

The Board approved a resolution requesting additional federal education funding in response to COVID-19. Members also approved a series of administrative items, including the consent agenda and a collective bargaining agreement with the Palm Beach County Policy Benevolent Association.

• Approved Resolution 20-01 for additional Federal Education Funding due to COVID-19 (7-0)
• Approved 2020 modifications to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Palm Beach County Policy Benevolent Association (7-0)
• Approved $611,000 not-to-exceed Change Order #1 for Wharton-Smith, Inc. regarding South Intensive School Project (7-0)
• Approved the Consent Agenda including March 2020 Budget Amendments and various vendor contracts (7-0)
• Approved revised Inspector General search timeline (7-0)
• Approved Posthumous Proclamation for former Superintendent William F. Malone, Sr. (7-0)
• Proclaimed May 2020 as Mental Health Awareness and Trauma Informed Care Month (7-0)
• Proclaimed May 2020 as Haitian Heritage Month (7-0)

1. VIRTUAL WORKSHOP at 3 p.m. using Google Meet Technology

The School District of Palm Beach County holds a virtual workshop to discuss the FY21 budget, including a national economic update, estimated COVID-19 impact on Florida's budget, K-12 education funding, and federal stimulus. The board also receives a presentation on summer virtual learning. No votes or decisions are scheduled; tentative budget adoption is July 29, 2020.

• FY21 budget workshop with national economic update and COVID-19 impact analysis
• Summer virtual learning board workshop presentation
• Meeting conducted virtually via Google Meet with public access options
• Tentative budget adoption set for July 29 and final adoption September 9, 2020

The Board conducted workshops to discuss the FY21 budget forecast and the impact of COVID-19 on state revenue. Members also reviewed plans for summer virtual learning and student remediation. No formal votes were taken on budget or academic programs.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

2. VIRTUAL BOARD MEETING immediately following Workshop.

The School District of Palm Beach County held a virtual board meeting immediately following a workshop. The board approved minutes from multiple February 5 meetings and considered adding a cost-of-living (COLA) increase application for the Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Public comment was accepted only in writing before the meeting.

• Consideration of a 2% COLA federal assistance increase for Head Start and Early Head Start programs
• Approval of minutes from five February 5 meetings (Special Expulsions, Executive Session, Workshop, Special Meeting, IG Search)
• Board pulled items FMPA4, FMPA5, P3, POL-A1, POL-A2 from consent agenda
• Committee reports from Audit Committee, Construction Oversight Review Committee, and Independent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee
• Legislative update from Capital City Consulting on the 2020 Florida Regular Session

The Board approved the meeting agenda and five sets of minutes from February 5, 2020. A large volume of items was passed via the Consent Agenda, including school modernization projects, university affiliation agreements, and budget amendments. Several items regarding musical instruments, contract terminations, and student policies were pulled from the consent agenda for further review.

• Approved minutes for five February 5, 2020 meetings (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved February 2020 Budget Amendments via Consent Agenda
• Approved construction management services for 11 schools via Consent Agenda
• Approved affiliation agreements with FSU, IRSC, University of Phoenix, Lynn University, PBSC, Grand Canyon University, and Palm Beach Atlantic University via Consent Agenda
• Approved deed conveyance of former Gove Elementary School to the City of Belle Glade via Consent Agenda
• Pulled Policy 5.1814 Zero Tolerance Policy and Policy 5.1817 Severe Incident Assignment from Consent Agenda
• Pulled contract termination with NYU Steinhardt School from Consent Agenda

1. VIRTUAL POLICY WORKSHOP at 3 p.m.

This is a virtual policy workshop where the School Board will review and discuss proposed revisions to Policies 1.03 (School Board Meetings) and 1.09 (Advisory Committees), and a new Policy 3.805 on emergency or disaster compensation and cost. No votes are scheduled; the items are for discussion only. Public comment is accepted in writing only.

• Workshop on revisions to Policy 1.03 (School Board Meetings) and Policy 1.09 (Advisory Committees to the Board)
• Presentation and review of Policy 3.805 (Emergency or Disaster Compensation and Cost)
• No financial impact reported for either item

The Board held a virtual policy workshop to review proposed changes to policies 1.03 (School Board Meetings) and 1.09 (Board Advisory Committees). No formal votes were taken on the policy changes; members and staff discussed authorization protocols.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

1. VIRTUAL WORKSHOP at 2 p.m.

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a virtual workshop to receive departmental updates on pandemic operations and distance learning, including academics, food service, finance, and technology. The board will also review facilitation of virtual meetings and hear the superintendent's report on the current situation. Public comments accepted in writing only.

• District staff provides updates on distance learning, device distribution, and TV engagement
• Food service update includes meals served and moving forward plans
• Finance presentation covers business operations and FFCRA COVID-19 leave implementation
• HR presentation includes mass salary increase process
• Superintendent Dr. Donald Fennoy reports on current situation

The Board held a virtual workshop to receive departmental reports on COVID-19 responses, including meal distribution, device deployment, and distance learning. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were made during the session.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

**CANCELLED** SALES TAX REFERENDUM UPDATE WORKSHOP at 4 p.m. in the Board Room **CANCELLED**

This meeting was cancelled. It was scheduled to be a workshop for the School District of Palm Beach County to discuss an update on the 2016 Sales Tax Referendum projects. No decisions were made.

• Workshop on 2016 Sales Tax Referendum update – cancelled

1. BOARD MEETING at 5 p.m. in the Board Room

The board is acting on items added for good cause, including ratification of three collective bargaining agreements with employee unions, revised salary schedules, and emergency adoption of a COVID-19 policy. The superintendent has withdrawn two personnel termination recommendations and a travel services contract renewal. The meeting also includes approval of January 2020 budget amendments.

• Emergency adoption of Policy 2.3816 COVID-19 Emergency Powers
• Ratification of 2020 successor agreement with AESOP (secretaries and office personnel)
• Modifications to collective bargaining agreement with Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association
• Modifications to SEIU/FPSU agreement (regular, supervisory, paraprofessional)
• Revised salary schedules for non-bargaining unit employees and school-based administrators

The Board emergency-adopted policies regarding COVID-19 emergency powers and school board meeting procedures. It also approved several collective bargaining agreements and revised salary schedules for administrators and non-bargaining employees.

• Adopted emergency Policy 2.3816 COVID-19 Emergency Powers (6-0)
• Adopted emergency Policy 1.032 Emergency Policy Relating to School Board Meetings (6-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreements with AESOP, Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association, and SEIU/FPSU (6-0)
• Approved revised salary schedules for Non-Bargaining Unit employees and School-Based Administrators (6-0)
• Approved Personnel Addendum P3 (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendments and various school facility remodels (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented or amended (6-0)

**CANCELLED** SPECIAL MEETING FOR IG SEARCH immediately following Leasing Corp in the Board Room **CANCELLED**

This special meeting of the School District of Palm Beach County Board was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place. The meeting was intended to discuss next steps in the Inspector General search process.

• Meeting cancelled; no items were acted upon.

**CANCELLED** ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re JUUL Labs, Inc. **CANCELLED**

This meeting was a scheduled closed attorney/client session for the School District of Palm Beach County regarding litigation against JUUL Labs, Inc. The entire session was cancelled and no business was conducted.

• Closed session re SBPBC v. JUUL Labs, Inc. (Case No. 9:19-cv-81588) — cancelled

2. PALM BEACH SCHOOL BOARD LEASING CORP immediately following Board Meeting in the Board Room

The Palm Beach School Board Leasing Corp approved the annual re-election of its officers (the same slate) and authorized the issuance of COP series 2020A for up to $155 million. The funds will finance modernization and addition projects at Verde K-8, Addison Mizner K-8, Washington ES, Plumosa 6-8, and Citrus Cove ES. The debt will mature in 14 years, reducing total interest payments compared to prior 25-year issuances.

• Annual election of officers: re-elected Frank Barbieri (President), Chuck Shaw (Vice President), Donald Fennoy (Secretary), Michael Burke (Asst. Secretary), Leanne Evans (Treasurer)
• Authorization of COP 2020A borrowing up to $155 million for school capital projects
• Projects funded: Verde K-8 Modernization, Addison Mizner K-8 Modernization, Washington ES Modernization, Plumosa 6-8 Addition, Citrus Cove ES Core Addition
• Debt maturity shortened to 14 years (2034) vs. prior 25-year structure
• Finance Committee reviewed the transaction on December 6, 2019

The Palm Beach School Board Leasing Corp approved the annual election of officers and authorized the issuance of COP series 2020A. Both items passed with unanimous support from the members present.

• Approved slate of officers for Annual Election of Officers (6-0)
• Authorized issuance of COP series 2020A (6-0)

1. SPECIAL MEETING FOR IG SEARCH AT 3:30 p.m. in the Board Room

At a special meeting, the School District of Palm Beach County Board discussed next steps in the Inspector General search and voted on two motions. One motion to have Human Resources handle the entire hiring process passed 4-2, and another making specific changes to the job description passed unanimously.

• Motion to have HR handle IG hiring process passed 4-2 (Yea: Andrews, Barbieri, McQuinn, Robinson; Nay: Brill, Shaw)
• Motion to revise IG job description: change No. 3 to require 5 years supervisory experience, remove phrases in 4.v and No. 5, passed unanimously
• Board reviewed job descriptions and policies from other districts (Miami-Dade, LAUSD, Chicago, Broward, etc.)

The Board decided that the District's Human Resources Department will handle the entire hiring process for the Inspector General. The Board also approved specific wording changes to the Inspector General job description.

• Approved motion for Human Resources Department to handle the entire Inspector General hiring process (4-2)
• Approved changes to the Inspector General job description regarding experience and wording (6-0)

1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in Thurber Conf Room A and Board Room

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a special meeting to consider expelling five students for offenses including posting a threat of mass shooting, imminent threat of violence, drug sale, possession of a firearm, and possession of a dangerous item. One expulsion case (student 19/20-X-035) was withdrawn by the Superintendent before the meeting. The board will vote on the consent agenda containing four expulsion recommendations and one withdrawn item.

• Expulsion of student 19/20-X-014 for posting/transmitting a threat of mass shooting or terrorism
• Expulsion of student 19/20-X-031 for imminent threat of violence
• Expulsion of student 19/20-X-032 for sale/intent to sell/distribution of drugs
• Expulsion of student 19/20-X-036 for possession of a dangerous item
• Withdrawal of expulsion for student 19/20-X-035 (possession of a firearm)

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included the expulsion of four students. One expulsion item was withdrawn by the Superintendent.

• Approved expulsion of Student 19/20-X-014
• Approved expulsion of Student 19/20-X-031
• Approved expulsion of Student 19/20-X-032
• Approved expulsion of Student 19/20-X-036
• Withdrew expulsion of Student 19/20-X-035

3. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Board Room

This special meeting of the Palm Beach County School Board includes action on two charter school items: a 15-year renewal contract for Inlet Grove Community High School and a new application from NorthStar Academy. The board approved the meeting agenda unanimously.

• Inlet Grove Community High School 15-year charter renewal with annual district cost of $5,350,255
• NorthStar Academy of Palm Beach County new charter application for grades 6-12, starting August 2020
• Board motion to approve the agenda passed 5-0

The Board approved a consent agenda including charter school contracts and instructional materials. Members also voted to modify the FY21 workshop list by adding and removing specific educational and administrative topics.

• Approved Inlet Grove Community High School 15-year Renewal Charter Contract
• Approved NorthStar Academy of Palm Beach County New Application
• Approved Instructional Materials Adoption
• Approved FY21 Board Workshop list as amended (5-0)
• Approved adding workshops on Reading, Equity, and Choice Programs (5-0)
• Approved removing Leadership Development workshop (5-0)
• Approved adding workshop on NYU Educational Equity Study update (5-0)
• Approved adding workshops on African American, Gender, Latino Students Infusion, and Holocaust Studies (5-0)

4. THIS MEETING MOVED TO 3/11/2020: SPECIAL MEETING FOR IG SEARCH immediately following the Board Meeting in the Board Room

The School District Board discussed next steps in the Inspector General search and reviewed related qualification documents. A motion to postpone the special IG Search meeting to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 was introduced, seconded, and passed. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Discussion of next steps in the Inspector General search
• Review of IG Qualifications Summary Table (PDF, 18 KB) and related job description documents
• Motion to postpone the meeting to March 11, 2020 – passed
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – passed

2. WORKSHOP immediately following Special Meeting in the Board Room

The School Board will discuss three workshop items: an update on the District's Infectious Disease Plan regarding COVID-19, a mid-year instructional review, and an overview of the FY21 budget development process. No formal votes are scheduled; these are presentations and discussions only.

• Infectious Disease Plan Update with Dr. Alina M. Alonso on COVID-19
• Mid-Year Instructional Review for the Board
• FY21 Budget Workshop covering state revenue forecast and budget process

The Board held a workshop to receive updates on the district's infectious disease plan, mid-year instructional reviews, and the FY21 budget development. No substantive policy changes or funding amounts were voted upon during the session.

• Approved motion to allow Erica Whitfield to participate telephonically (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (5-0)

1. SPECIAL MEETING FOR IG SEARCH at 3 p.m. in the Board Room

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a special meeting to continue the Inspector General search. They will receive an update from Ray and Associates addressing concerns from the February 19 special meeting and may take action on the search process.

• Update from Ray and Associates on Inspector General search concerns raised at the Feb 19 meeting
• Board may take action on the search process
• IG Search Update Timeline PDF (249 KB) attached
• Q&A IG.1 PDF (617 KB) attached
• Ray and Associates Comparison Chart PDF (348 KB) attached

The Board voted to end its contract with Ray and Associates, LLC to allow for changes to the Inspector General job description and policy. The Board also decided to table further discussion for one week while Human Resources prepares a matrix of Inspector General characteristics from across the country.

• Terminated contract with Ray and Associates, LLC (6-0)
• Tabled further discussion for one week to review IG characteristics matrix and job description revisions (5-1)
• Denied motion to table until next week for General Counsel and HR review of Ray and Associates issues (2-4)

2. Leadership Pinning Ceremony at 5 p.m. in the Board Room

The School District of Palm Beach County Board will hold a Leadership Pinning Ceremony to honor employees. The meeting is open to the public and will adjourn after the ceremony.

• Semi-annual Leadership Pinning Ceremony honoring employees
• Meeting is open to the public
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

The board conducted a pinning ceremony for employees who received promotions between July 1 and December 31, 2019. Silver and gold pins were awarded based on the level of promotion.

• Conducted pinning ceremony for promotions from July 1 to December 31, 2019

4. REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 5 p.m. in the Board Room

The board approved the agenda and allowed a member to participate telephonically. Presentations recognized students for CTE, JROTC, Vocabulary Jam, and Census poster contests. The superintendent withdrew two items: a personnel termination recommendation for bus driver Marc-Eddy Drouinaud and a deed conveyance of the former Gove Elementary School property to the City of Belle Glade for affordable housing. The board also pulled three items from the consent agenda (CAO1, ELR2, FMPA5) for separate discussion.

• Recognition of CTE and JROTC Students of the Year
• Recognition of Vocabulary Jam scholarship winner Alayna Reddick ($500)
• Recognition of 2020 Census poster contest winners (Northboro Elementary, Woodlands Middle, John I. Leonard High)
• Superintendent withdrew termination recommendation for Marc-Eddy Drouinaud for policy violations
• Superintendent withdrew conveyance of former Gove Elementary (900 SE Ave G, Belle Glade) to City for affordable housing

The Board approved a comprehensive consent agenda including budget amendments and construction services. Key decisions included approving a personnel addendum, a waiver for an Academic Advisory Committee member, and a five-day suspension for Jeffrey Greenberg.

• Approved Consent Agenda including December 2019 Budget Amendments (7-0)
• Approved five-day suspension without pay for Jeffrey Greenberg (5-2)
• Approved Personnel Addendum (7-0)
• Approved waiver for Nathan Collins to serve on Academic Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Approved Consultant Agreement with Christel-Clear Learning Innovations, LLC (6-1)
• Approved second Amendment to Florida Training Services Contract (7-0)
• Approved Posthumous Proclamation for Francis "Buz" Spooner (7-0)
• Ratified membership list of Board Advisory Committee (7-0)

2. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) regarding Cuaresma immediately following A/C Session in Thurber Conf Room A and Board Room

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is meeting in a closed attorney/client session to discuss the case Sara Cuaresma v. Palm Beach County School Board. This session is not open to the public. The meeting will open and close in public but the discussion remains confidential.

• Closed attorney/client session regarding Sara Cuaresma v. Palm Beach County School Board, Case No. 502015CA009967XXXXMBAE

The Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding the case of Sara Cuaresma v. Palm Beach County School Board. The minutes do not record any specific decisions or outcomes from this session.

3. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following A/C Session in Thurber Conf Room A

This is a closed session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board, not open to the public. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, the closed session itself, and adjournment. No specific decisions or discussions are disclosed.

• Closed session under category 'Board' - no public agenda items

The board conducted a closed risk management session. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken during the meeting.

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) regarding Leigh at 3:30 p.m. in Thurber Conf Room A and Board Room

The School Board of Palm Beach County will hold a closed attorney/client session to discuss the pending lawsuit Malik Leigh v. Robert Avossa et al. (Case No. 50-2016-CA-005398MB). The meeting begins and ends in public, but the substantive discussion is closed to the public.

• Closed session regarding Malik Leigh v. Robert Avossa, Palm Beach County School Board, et al., Case No. 50-2016-CA-005398MB
• Session scheduled for 3:30 p.m. in Thurber Conf Room A and Board Room

The Board conducted a closed attorney-client session regarding the case of Malik Leigh v. Robert Avossa and the Palm Beach County School Board. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

5. SPECIAL MEETING FOR INSPECTOR GENERAL SEARCH immediately following Board Meeting in the Board Room

The School District Board reviewed the Inspector General recruitment process, including candidate characteristics, shortlisting, and timeline. It voted to postpone further discussion of the search until March 4 to gather additional candidate information. The board also postponed any Inspector General policy revisions until a new Inspector General is hired.

• Review of Inspector General search timeline and candidate shortlisting with Ray & Associates
• Motion to table IG search discussion until March 4 to obtain certification and reference details
• Motion to table IG policy revisions until a new Inspector General is hired
• Attachments: IG Search Update for Board – Timeline.pdf (40 KB) and IG Job Description.pdf (116 KB)

The Board voted to postpone the Inspector General search to allow for further candidate vetting and certification verification. Additionally, the Board decided to delay revisions to the Inspector General policy until a new hire is made.

• Tabled Inspector General search until March 4 to obtain candidate certification and reference information (7-0)
• Tabled Inspector General policy revisions until a new Inspector General is hired (7-0)

1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in Thurber Conf Room A and Board Room

The School Board of Palm Beach County will hold a special meeting to consider expulsion orders for several students. The board will vote in public on a consent agenda that includes expulsion recommendations for students identified by IDs 19/20‑X‑010, 19/20‑X‑020 through 19/20‑X‑027. One item (19/20‑X‑017) was withdrawn by the superintendent before the vote. The expulsions would remove each student from the regular public school program for one calendar year.

• Expulsion of Student 19/20‑X‑010 for battery on a school board employee
• Expulsion of Student 19/20‑X‑020 for carrying a concealed firearm
• Expulsion of Student 19/20‑X‑021 for sale, intent to sell, or distribution of drugs
• Expulsion of Student 19/20‑X‑022 for possession of a knife or other dangerous item
• Expulsion of Student 19/20‑X‑023 for battery on a school board employee

The Board approved a consent agenda containing 10 student expulsions. One expulsion item was withdrawn by the Superintendent.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Withdrew expulsion of Student 19/20-X-017
• Approved expulsion of Student 19/20-X-010 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 19/20-X-020 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 19/20-X-021 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 19/20-X-022 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 19/20-X-023 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 19/20-X-024 (7-0)

4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Board Room

This is a special meeting following a workshop. The board will approve minutes from previous sessions, consider a last-minute Jupiter property acquisition amendment needed before closing, and vote on consent agenda items including charter school contracts and board member travel.

• Approve minutes from January 22, 2020, including A/C session, Risk Management, Executive, Regular, and Inspector General Search meetings
• Jupiter property acquisition amendment added for good cause to meet closing deadline
• Fourth charter amendment for Toussaint L’Ouverture High School with Corrective Action Plan; estimated annual revenue loss of $594,983.39
• Initial 5-year charter contract for R.I.S.E. Charter School (grades 9–12, STEM focus, starting July 2021)
• Board member Debra Robinson’s travel to Council of Great City Schools conference in Washington, D.C. at estimated cost of $1,737

The Board approved the acquisition of 1.17 acres at 520 Toney Penna Drive in Jupiter and authorized two new charter school applications. Members also voted to prohibit hair discrimination in district policies and directed the Superintendent to explore voter registration drive policies.

• Approved acquisition of +/- 1.17 acres at 520 Toney Penna Drive in Jupiter (7-0)
• Approved new application for Somerset Academy Acme Charter School (7-0)
• Approved new application for Somerset Academy Cypress Charter School (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda as revised (7-0)
• Approved amendment to prohibit hair discrimination in all applicable policies (7-0)
• Directed Superintendent to explore creation of a policy on voter registration drives (7-0)
• Approved new Board Discussion process (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including R.I.S.E. Charter School initial contract and Ed Venture Charter School 15-year renewal (7-0)

3. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Session in the Board Room

The School District of Palm Beach County is holding a workshop on the upcoming 2020 Census, focusing on its Complete Count Committee's efforts to ensure a complete count of residents, especially children. The meeting includes a discussion and presentation of current and future census outreach activities.

• 2020 Census workshop with presentation on Complete Count Committee efforts
• Resolution of Support for 2020 Census (PDF attached)
• Summary of 2020 Census Efforts document (PDF attached)
• 2020 Census Presentation (6,722 KB PDF attached)

The Board conducted a workshop regarding the 2020 Census, featuring presentations from district staff and the Census Complete Count Committee. Members discussed communication plans, instructional resources, and potential school-based outreach strategies. No formal policy decisions or funding approvals were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

5. SPECIAL MEETING FOR IG SEARCH immediately following Spec Mtg in the Board Room

The School Board will review the timeline and discuss next steps for recruiting a new Inspector General. No financial impact is noted. The meeting follows a regular special meeting and is open to the public.

• BRD1 Inspector General Search – Board reviews recruitment timeline and takes action as needed

The Board received a progress report from Ray and Associates regarding the Inspector General search. No formal votes were taken on the search process or candidates during this meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

2. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Spec Mtg in Thurber Conf Room A

This is a procedural agenda for a closed executive session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board. The session is not open to the public and includes only a call to order, the closed discussion, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or public items are listed.

• Closed executive session (not open to the public)

The board met in a closed executive session on February 5, 2020. The minutes record no substantive decisions, proposals, or votes.

4. REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 5 p.m. in the Board Room

This is a routine meeting of the Palm Beach County School Board. The board is voting to approve minutes from 15 prior meetings, including workshops, special meetings for expulsions, attorney/client sessions, and a joint meeting with the legislative delegation. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from October 30, 2019 Workshop
• Approval of minutes from October 30, 2019 Special Meeting
• Approval of minutes from October 31, 2019 Joint Meeting with Legislative Delegation
• Approval of minutes from November 6, 2019 Special Meeting for Expulsions
• Approval of minutes from multiple attorney/client sessions (Lopez, Renaissance Charter School, Seymour, Lewis, Cuaresma)

The Board approved the minutes for 17 previous meetings and workshops held between October and December 2019. The Board also approved the meeting agenda and a proclamation for Adult and Community Education Month. Several items were withdrawn by the Superintendent or moved to New Business.

• Approved minutes for 17 meetings/workshops from Oct-Dec 2019 (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved Adult and Community Education Month Proclamation (7-0)

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re Cuaresma at 3 p.m. in Thurber Conf Room A and Board Room

The School District Board is holding a closed attorney/client session to discuss the ongoing lawsuit Sara Cuaresma v. SBPBC. No public decisions are being made; the session is procedural.

• Closed session regarding Sara Cuaresma v. SBPBC, Case No. 502015CA009967XXXXMBAE

The Board conducted a closed attorney-client session regarding the case of Sara Cuaresma v. SBPBC. No substantive decisions or outcomes were recorded in the public minutes.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

3. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Closed Session in Thurber Conf Room A

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a closed executive session immediately following the closed session. The meeting is not open to the public and consists of procedural items including call to order, the closed session discussion, and adjournment.

• No public items; all business conducted in closed session

The board met in a closed executive session on January 22, 2020. The minutes record no substantive decisions, proposals, or votes.

2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following A/C Session in Thurber Conf Room A

This is a closed risk management session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board. No public access is permitted. The agenda consists only of procedural items: call to order, the closed session, and adjournment.

• Closed risk management session (not open to public)

The board convened a closed Risk Management Session. The minutes record no substantive decisions, proposals, or votes.

CANCELLED - ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re Lopez - CANCELLED

This meeting was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

• Meeting cancelled; no items considered

5. SPECIAL MEETING FOR IG SEARCH immediately following Regular Board Meeting in the Board Room

The School District of Palm Beach County Board will review the recruitment timeline and discuss any needed actions for the new Inspector General. The meeting includes opening comments and procedural motions. The Board approved the motion to review the IG search timeline and then adjourned.

• Review of Inspector General recruitment timeline (motion passed)
• Opening comments (information item)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (passed)

The Board reviewed the timeline and recruitment status for the new Inspector General. Ryan Ray of Ray and Associates reported that 11 applicants have completed files as of the January 31 deadline. The Board discussed candidate characteristics and evaluation rubrics.

• Approved review of recruitment and search for new Inspector General (7-0)