School District of Palm Beach County public meetings in 2023

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

The School Board of Palm Beach County holds a regular meeting with procedural actions including approval of minutes, addition of items for good cause (a term limit waiver for a construction committee and a personnel addendum), and a superintendent withdrawal of a $20.8M property and casualty insurance broker contract amendment. Presentations recognize a $407,000 grant from the Village of Wellington to 11 schools, student art winners, and a donation of clothing closets for students.

• Withdrawal of Third Amendment for RFP 16C-001W Property and Casualty Insurance Broker and Consultant Services with additional funding of $1,995,108 (total not to exceed $20,841,988)
• Chairman adds FC5 Term Limit Waiver for Construction Oversight and Review Committee
• Chairman adds P2 Personnel Addendum to allow employees to start new positions sooner
• Presentation of Village of Wellington Keely Spinelli grant of $407,000 to 11 Wellington schools ($37,000 each)
• Recognition of winners of Superintendent Greeting Card Contest and Art in the Capitol contest

The Board approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering budget amendments, personnel actions, and multiple school facility renovations. It also granted a term limit waiver for the Construction Oversight and Review Committee and issued a posthumous proclamation.

• Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendments and facility projects (7-0)
• Approved Posthumous Proclamation for Edna W. Runner (7-0)
• Approved term limit waiver for Construction Oversight and Review Committee Chairperson (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Addendum P2 (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented or amended (7-0)
• Approved design services for Polo Park and Independence Middle School renovations (Consent)
• Approved construction management for Jupiter Community High School and West Acreage Area ES (Consent)
• Approved $415,000 donation from Bank of America (Recognition)

1. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) at 4 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Room A

This is a closed, procedural meeting of the Palm Beach School Board for a risk management session. No public business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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

5. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Board Room

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a special meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings and a consent agenda. Items include approving board member travel to conferences, ratifying advisory committee memberships, amending a charter contract with Palm Beach Preparatory Academy, and amending the 2020A Certificate of Participation (COP) to add Del Prado ES and Sandpiper Shores ES core expansions using residual funds.

• Amend COP 2020A to add Del Prado ES Core Expansion and Sandpiper Shores ES Core Expansion using under-budget residual funds
• First amendment to charter contract with Northstar Academies d.b.a. Palm Beach Preparatory Academy (no financial impact)
• Board Member Marcia Andrews travel to Long Beach, CA for Council of the Great City Schools meeting ($1,420.90)
• Board Chair Karen Brill travel to Tallahassee for Palm Beach County Days ($1,078.00)
• Ratify membership list of Budget Advisory Committee

The Board approved the adoption of a revised internet safety and website filtering policy and the development of a policy for student medication treatment. A consent agenda including school calendars and collective bargaining modifications was also passed. Members discussed the potential construction of a Riviera Beach High School.

• Approved adoption of Policy 8.125 Internet Safety and Filtering of Websites (7-0)
• Approved development of Policy 5.321 Administration of Student Medication Treatment (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including school calendars and collective bargaining modifications (7-0)
• Approved minutes for November 15, 2023 Special Meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes for November 15, 2023 Regular Board Meeting (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

4. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Sessions in the Board Room

The School Board of Palm Beach County will hold a workshop to discuss the FY25 budget, including a state revenue forecast and the district's budget development process. No votes are expected; this is a discussion and presentation session.

• FY25 Budget Workshop: overview of state education revenue forecast and district budget development process

The Board held a workshop to review FY25 budget development, state funding timelines, and the impact of expiring ESSER funds. Staff recommended pursuing a School Capital Outlay Surtax to address construction costs and capital projects. No formal votes were taken on budget or tax proposals during this session.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

1. EXCEPTIONS HEARING: Michael J. Burke, Superintendent of Schools v. Victor Lopez at 2:00 p.m. in the Board Room

The School District Board held an exceptions hearing to review a recommended order from a DOAH case involving employee Victor Lopez. The board voted on two motions, ultimately denying exceptions 1-4 and granting exceptions 5-7. No public comment was allowed.

• Exceptions hearing for Victor Lopez (DOAH Case No. 22-3035TTS): Board considered petitioner's exceptions to a recommended order; final motion to deny exceptions 1-4 and grant 5-7 passed 5-1.

The Board held an exceptions hearing regarding DOAH Case No. 22-3035TTS (Superintendent of Schools v. Victor Lopez). After several failed motions, the Board voted to deny Petitioner's Exceptions 1-4 and grant Exceptions 5-7.

• Motion to grant all Petitioner's exceptions failed for lack of a second
• Motion to deny Exceptions 1-4 and grant Exceptions 5-7 failed (3-4)
• Motion to deny all Petitioner's exceptions and adopt Recommended Order failed (1-6)
• Motion to grant all Petitioner's exceptions was withdrawn
• Approved denial of Petitioner's Exceptions 1-4 and granting of Exceptions 5-7 (6-1)

2. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS immediately following Exceptions Hearing in the Board Room and Thurber Conf. Room A

The School Board held a special meeting to vote on five expulsion cases. They approved one-year expulsions for students 23/24-X-004, 23/24-X-005, and 23/24-X-006, and modified expulsion requirements for students 23/24-X-007 and 23/24-X-010, placing them in disciplinary programs. The consent agenda was approved unanimously.

• Expulsion of Student 23/24-X-004 for one calendar year
• Expulsion of Student 23/24-X-005 for one calendar year
• Expulsion of Student 23/24-X-006 for one calendar year
• Modification of expulsion requirement for Student 23/24-X-007 to a disciplinary program
• Modification of expulsion requirement for Student 23/24-X-010 to a disciplinary program

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included the expulsion of five students. The meeting lasted two minutes and included no other new business.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-004 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-005 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-006 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-007 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-010 (7-0)

6. SPECIAL MEETING for PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD LEASING CORP immediately following Special Meeting in the Board Room

The Palm Beach School Board Leasing Corp held a special meeting on December 6, 2023, to elect officers and approve an amendment to the 2020A Certificate of Participation (COP) issue. The amendment adds Del Prado ES Core Expansion and Sandpiper Shores ES Core Expansion to the project list using residual funds from completed projects. Both items were approved unanimously.

• Annual election of officers: Karen Brill as President, Barbara McQuinn as Vice-President, Michael J. Burke as Secretary, Heather Frederick as Assistant Secretary, Leanne Evans as Treasurer
• Resolution amending 2020A COP project list to add Del Prado ES Core Expansion and Sandpiper Shores ES Core Expansion using under-budget residual funds
• Original 2020A COP projects included Addison Mizner K-8 Modernization, Citrus Cove ES Core Expansion, Plumosa School of Arts 6-8 Expansion, Verde K-8 Modernization, and Washington ES Modernization
• Both actions passed unanimously by the board members present

The Palm Beach County School Board Leasing Corp approved the annual election of officers. The board also approved a resolution to amend the project list for the 2020A COP issue.

• Approved annual election of officers (7-0)
• Approved resolution amending the 2020A COP issue project list (7-0)

3. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following closed session in the Thurber Conference Room A

This is a closed risk management session of the Palm Beach School Board. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, the closed session, and adjournment. No public business is discussed or voted on.

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

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

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special reorganization meeting. Members voted to elect a chair and vice chair, approved the 2024 regular meeting dates, and ratified committee assignments. The board also appointed a business community representative and an alternate to the Value Adjustment Board.

• Election of School Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of proposed dates for 2024 regular board meetings
• Approval of School Board Committee Assignments for 2023
• Appointment of Inella Odom-Williams as Business Community Representative to the Value Adjustment Board
• Appointment of Darnell Gardener as Alternate Business Community Representative to the Value Adjustment Board

The School Board held a special meeting to elect its leadership and establish 2024 schedules. The board appointed a Chair and Vice Chair and approved committee assignments and representatives for the Value Adjustment Board.

• Elected Karen Brill as School Board Chair (4-3)
• Elected Barbara McQuinn as School Board Vice Chair (5-2)
• Approved 2024 Regular Board Meeting dates and times (7-0)
• Authorized Chair and Superintendent to execute reorganization documents for the Florida Department of Education (7-0)
• Approved 2023 School Board Committee Assignments (7-0)
• Appointed Inella Odom-Williams as Business Community Representative to the Value Adjustment Board (7-0)
• Appointed Darnell Gardener as Alternate Business Community Representative to the Value Adjustment Board (7-0)

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

This regular board meeting primarily involves approving minutes from previous sessions and considering three items added for good cause: a revised FY24 legislative platform adding an appropriation request for Roosevelt Elementary, a personnel addendum, and an agreement with the Stiles-Nicholson Foundation to fund the Khanmigo program in district high schools. The board will also hear public comments and provide superintendent and board comments.

• Approval of eight sets of minutes from November 1, 2023 meetings, including closed sessions on litigation and cybersecurity.
• Revised FY24 Legislative Platform to add an appropriation request for Roosevelt Elementary.
• Agreement with the Stiles-Nicholson Foundation for implementation of the Khanmigo program in district high schools.
• Personnel addendum (P2) to allow employees to start in new positions sooner.
• Public comment procedures detailed for both agenda and non-agenda topics.

The Board approved the meeting agenda and minutes from eight previous November 1 sessions. It also approved a wide range of consent items including facility renovations for several schools, budget amendments, and personnel updates. Additionally, the Board added a revised legislative platform and a foundation agreement to the agenda.

• Approved minutes from eight November 1, 2023 meetings (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved revised FY24 Legislative Platform to add Roosevelt Elementary appropriation request
• Approved agreement with stiles-Nicholson Foundation for Khanmigo program in high schools
• Approved facility renovations for Boca Raton High, Alexander Dreyfoos School of the Arts, and Poinciana Elementary
• Approved new PE Pavilion for KE Cunningham Elementary School
• Approved design services for Forest Hill, Jupiter Community, and Atlantic Community High Schools
• Adopted policies 5.60 and 5.61 regarding extracurricular and interscholastic athletics eligibility

5. CANCELED - RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following closed session in the Thurber Conference Room A

The scheduled Risk Management Session for the School District of Palm Beach County was canceled. This closed session was intended to take place in the Thurber Conference Room A.

• Canceled Risk Management Session (closed)

8. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Boardroom

This special meeting, immediately following a workshop, will consider a consent agenda including a charter contract amendment for The Learning Academy to add PK-8 grades, with an estimated $4.2 million annual financial impact; approval of several board member travel expenses; and a direct agreement with Apple Inc. for equipment purchases. The board has already approved minutes from prior meetings.

• First Amendment to the Charter Contract for The Learning Academy, adding PK-8, with estimated $4,211,744 annual impact over five years
• Apple Direct Customer Agreement with Apple Inc. for equipment and services, Nov 1, 2023 – Apr 30, 2024
• Board Member Alexandria Ayala travel to NSBA Advocacy Symposium in Washington, D.C., estimated $2,220
• Board Member Alexandria Ayala travel to Palm Beach County Day in Tallahassee, estimated $1,232
• Board Member Edwin Ferguson travel to Palm Beach County Day in Tallahassee, estimated $1,033

The Board approved the agenda and minutes from three October 18, 2023 meetings. A consent agenda was passed, which included a settlement agreement, a charter contract amendment, and a new internet safety policy.

• Approved Oct 18 Risk Management Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved Oct 18 Regular School Board Meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Oct 18 School Board Leasing Corporation Special Meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Apple Direct Customer Agreement and Personnel Agenda (7-0)
• Approved First Amendment to the Charter Contract for Renaissance Learning Academy, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved settlement agreement for Academy for Positive Learning, Inc., et al., v. SBPBC (7-0)
• Approved development of Policy 8.125 - Internet Safety and Filtering of Websites (7-0)

JOINT WORKSHOP with PALM BEACH COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION at 9:00 am at City of Greenacres Community Center

This is a joint workshop between the School District of Palm Beach County and the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation. Board members will discuss legislative priorities, including a proposed 2024 Legislative Platform. The meeting is open to the public but no public comment is allowed.

• Joint workshop with Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation
• Attached document: 2024 Legislative Platform FINAL 2.pdf
• Meeting location: City of Greenacres Community Center, 501 Swain Boulevard, Greenacres
• Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• No public comment; written comments accepted via email or blue card

The School District of Palm Beach County held a joint workshop with the county's legislative delegation to discuss FY24 legislative priorities and student mental health. The meeting consisted of presentations and discussions; no formal votes or decisions were recorded.

7. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Sessions in the Board Room

The School Board will hold a workshop to discuss expanding teacher recruitment through two 'Pathways to Teaching' — a traditional bachelor's degree and a job-embedded degree — as a long-term solution to classroom vacancies. The workshop also includes proposed revisions to Policy 5.017 on K-12 virtual education (removing the online course graduation requirement) and Policy 5.321 on student medication (allowing students to possess and use over-the-counter headache medication with parental consent). No votes are expected; these are presentations and discussion only.

• Presentation on 'Pathways to Teaching' to address teacher shortage via expanded 'Grow Our Own' initiatives.
• Proposed revision to Policy 5.017 K-12 Virtual Education removing the online course requirement for high school graduation.
• Proposed revision to Policy 5.321 Administration of Student Medication/Treatment to allow possession of OTC headache medication on school property.
• Workshop follows closed sessions; public comments can be submitted before the meeting.
• Financial impact for teacher pathways is listed as TBD; policy revisions have no financial impact.

The Board conducted a workshop to discuss strategies for addressing the teacher shortage, including certification pathways via Nova Southeastern University and BloomBoard. The session also included reviews of policies regarding K-12 virtual education and the administration of student medication. No formal votes were taken on the policy revisions or recruitment programs.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

2. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Academy for Positive Learning, Inc. v. SBPBC immediately following Special Meeting for Expulsions in Thurber Conf. Room A

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a closed attorney/client session immediately after a special meeting on expulsions. The session was to discuss the case Academy for Positive Learning, Inc. v. School Board of Palm Beach County, Case No. 4D22-251/502019CA000405, before Chief Judge Glenn Kelley. No public decisions were made during this closed discussion.

• Closed attorney/client session to discuss Academy for Positive Learning, Inc. v. School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 4D22-251/502019CA000405)

The Board convened a closed attorney/client session to discuss the case of Academy for Positive Learning, Inc. v. School Board of Palm Beach County. No substantive decisions or outcomes were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

3. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: C.T. v. SBPBC immediately following Closed Session in Thurber Conf. Room A

The School District Board will hold a closed attorney‑client session immediately after the public closed session. The session will discuss the pending lawsuit C.T. v. Palm Beach County School Board (Case No. 23‑2768E) before Judge Sara M. Marken. No decisions or votes are indicated.

• Closed attorney/client session on case C.T. v. Palm Beach County School Board (Case No. 23‑2768E)

The Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding Case No. 23-2768E (C.T. v. Palm Beach County School Board). The minutes do not record any substantive decisions or outcomes from the session.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

4. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Diana Fedderman v. SBPBC immediately following Closed Session in Thurber Conf. Room A

The School Board is holding a closed attorney/client session to discuss pending litigation in the case Diana Fedderman v. The School Board of Palm Beach County. No public votes or decisions will be made during this closed discussion.

• Closed session regarding Diana Fedderman v. SBPBC, Case No. 9:22-cv-81857-WM in U.S. District Court

The Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding the case Diana Fedderman v. The School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 9:22-cv-81857-WM). The minutes do not record any specific decisions or outcomes resulting from the session.

• Held closed attorney/client session regarding Diana Fedderman v. SBPBC

6. CYBER SECURITY SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Closed Session in Thurber Conf. Room A

This is a closed session of the Palm Beach School Board solely for cyber security discussion. The agenda contains only procedural items (call to order, closed session, adjournment) with no public decisions or discussion.

• Closed cyber security session immediately following prior closed session

The board held a closed session to discuss cyber security. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken during the meeting.

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

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to consider the expulsion of three students for violations of the district's Zero Tolerance Policy. The board voted to expel student 23/24-X-001 for one year, and students 23/24-X-002 and 23/24-X-003 for one year with potential re-enrollment conditions. The votes took place in open session after a closed session for speaker hearings.

• Expulsion of student 23/24-X-001 for one year for an Aug 24, 2023 zero-tolerance violation
• Expulsion of student 23/24-X-002 for one year with possible re-entry after Aug 12, 2023 if alternative program criteria met
• Expulsion of student 23/24-X-003 for one year with same re-enrollment conditions as 23/24-X-002

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included the expulsion of three students. The meeting was procedural and lasted three minutes.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-001 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-002 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-003 (7-0)

3. SPECIAL MEETING for PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD LEASING CORP immediately following Regular Meeting in the Board Room

The Palm Beach County School Board Leasing Corp authorized a resolution to issue Certificates of Participation Series 2023A for up to $165 million. Proceeds will finance modernization of Pine Grove, Timber Trace, West Riviera, and Wynnebrook elementary schools. The action was approved unanimously by the board.

• Authorized issuance of Certificates of Participation Series 2023A up to $165 million
• Projects funded: Pine Grove ES Modernization, Timber Trace Core Expansion, West Riviera ES Modernization, Wynnebrook ES Modernization
• Cost of issuance capped at $1,342,195
• Underwriters include Bank of America Securities, J.P. Morgan, RBC Capital Markets, Siebert Williams Shank, Stifel
• Other projects (Roosevelt Full Service Ph 1, North Tech/Riviera Beach Prep) deferred to 2024

The Palm Beach County School Board Leasing Corp authorized a resolution to issue Certificates of Participation Series 2023A. The aggregate principal amount for the issue is not to exceed $165 million.

• Approved resolution to issue Certificates of Participation Series 2023A not to exceed $165 million (5-0)

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

The School Board is reviewing several sets of minutes from previous meetings, including exceptions hearings and closed sessions. Additionally, the agenda includes a discussion regarding design services for a new elementary school in the West Acreage area.

• Approval of October 4, 2023 Exceptions Hearing minutes (Michael J. Burke v. Diane Baumann)
• Approval of October 4, 2023 Attorney/Client Session minutes (Academy for Positive Learning, Inc. v. SBPBC)
• Approval of October 4, 2023 Risk Management Session minutes
• Approval of October 4, 2023 Executive Session minutes
• Approval of October 4, 2023 Closed Session for Security System Plan 2 minutes

The Board approved a proclamation for LGBTQ+ History Month and adopted the meeting agenda. Members also approved minutes from eight separate sessions held on October 4, 2023. Several items were withdrawn by the Superintendent.

• Approved LGBTQ+ History Month Proclamation (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes for 8 sessions held Oct 4, 2023 (5-0)
• Withdrew Design Services for West Acreage Area ES (15-E)
• Withdrew Personnel Disciplinary Action for Matthew Csoka

1. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) at 4 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The Palm Beach County School Board held a closed risk management session. The agenda contained only procedural items: call to order, closed session, and adjournment. No decisions or discussions were listed for public review.

• No public agenda items; entire session is closed

The board convened for a closed risk management session. The minutes record no substantive decisions, proposals, or votes.

7. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Board Room

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to approve minutes from nine previous meetings (September 6 and 13, 2023, including expulsions, closed sessions, workshops, and a budget adoption). The board also ratified the membership list of the Academic Advisory Committee and approved board member Edwin Ferguson's travel to a leadership conference in Orlando. All items passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from September 6, 2023 Special Meeting for Expulsions, Closed Session for Security System Plan I, Workshop, Special Meeting, and Final Budget Adoption Meeting
• Approved minutes from September 13, 2023 Attorney/Client Session, Risk Management Session (Closed), Workshop, and Regular Board Meeting
• Ratified membership list of the Academic Advisory Committee (no financial impact)
• Approved School Board Member Edwin Ferguson's travel to MCEL Men of Color in Leadership National Convening 2023 in Orlando, Florida

The School Board approved modifications to the 2022-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association. The Board also approved a consent agenda containing charter school contracts and personnel actions, and authorized the development of a policy regarding extracurricular activity eligibility.

• Approved 2024 modifications to the 2022-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association (6-0)
• Approved development of revised Policy 5.60 Eligibility for Participation in K-12 Extracurricular Activities (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including charter school renewals and new applications (6-0)
• Approved renewal charter contract for Olympus International Academy Charter School (6-0)
• Approved new application for The Learning Academy PK-8 Charter School (6-0)
• Approved general liability settlement for claimant Zuleika Morales (6-0)
• Approved minutes from nine separate meetings held on September 6 and September 13, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. (6-0)

6. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Sessions in the Board Room

This is a workshop meeting for the School Board to discuss refinements to the 2024 Legislative Platform for the upcoming Florida Legislative Session and to review proposed changes to Policy 8.125 on Internet Safety and Filtering of Websites. No final votes are taken; formal approval of the legislative platform is scheduled for October 18, 2023. The meeting is open to the public, and public comment can be submitted in advance.

• Second workshop on 2024 Legislative Platform Development for Florida legislative session
• Proposed changes to Policy 8.125 Internet Safety and Filtering of Websites per state rule 6A-1.0957
• Public comment available via phone sign-up, written email, or blue card before meeting

The Board conducted a workshop to develop the 2024 Legislative Platform and reviewed Policy 8.125 regarding internet safety and website filtering. No formal votes were taken on the workshop items; the only decided action was the motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

8. SPECIAL MEETING SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY - FSSAT FINDINGS immediately following Special Meeting in Board Room

This special meeting was held to present and accept findings from the Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool (FSSAT) conducted for all public schools. The board voted unanimously to accept the findings summary and authorize the district to implement proposed recommendations to improve school safety and security. The presentation detailed strategies and activities addressing the findings.

• Presentation of FSSAT findings summary for all public schools
• Board accepted findings and authorized implementation of recommendations
• Motion passed unanimously (6-0)
• Meeting held per SB 7030, FSS 1006.07(6)(a)4
• No financial impact listed

The Board accepted the School Safety and Security - Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool (FSSAT) Findings Summary. The Board authorized the District to implement the proposed recommendations from the report.

• Accepted FSSAT Findings Summary and authorized implementation of recommendations (6-0)

1. EXCEPTIONS HEARING: Michael J. Burke, Superintendent of Schools v. Diane Baumann at 2:00 p.m. in the Board Room

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held an exceptions hearing on October 4, 2023, regarding DOAH Case No. 22-2601TTS, Superintendent v. Diane Baumann. The Board voted unanimously to grant all of the Petitioner's (Superintendent's) exceptions and deny all of the Respondent's exceptions, and authorized the General Counsel to prepare a final order for the next meeting.

• Board granted Petitioner's exceptions and denied Respondent's exceptions in DOAH Case No. 22-2601TTS
• Motion by Karen Brill, second by Erica Whitfield; passed 6-0
• Board also granted Respondent's Agreed Motion to Accept Response to Exceptions as Timely Filed (motion by Erica Whitfield, second by Marcia Andrews; passed 6-0)
• Final order to be adopted at next available voting meeting

The Board ruled on exceptions regarding DOAH Case No. 22-2601TTS. It accepted the Respondent's response to exceptions as timely filed. The Board granted all of the Petitioner's exceptions and denied all of the Respondent's exceptions.

• Approved Respondent's Agreed Motion to Accept Response to Exceptions as Timely Filed (6-0)
• Granted all Petitioner's Exceptions (6-0)
• Denied all Respondent's Exceptions (6-0)
• Authorized General Counsel to prepare a final order for the next meeting (6-0)

2. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) Academy for Positive Learning, Inc. v. School Board of Palm Beach County immediately following Exceptions Hearing in Thurber Conference Room A

This is a closed attorney/client session for the School Board to discuss the ongoing lawsuit Academy for Positive Learning, Inc. v. School Board of Palm Beach County. The meeting opens and closes in public, but the legal discussion itself is private. No votes or public decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session under attorney/client privilege for litigation strategy on case No. 4D22-251/502019CA000405
• Lawsuit: Academy for Positive Learning, Inc. v. School Board of Palm Beach County, Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

The School Board conducted a closed attorney/client session concerning the case Academy for Positive Learning, Inc. v. School Board of Palm Beach County. The minutes do not record any substantive decisions or votes made during the session.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

4. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following closed session in the Thurber Conference Room A

This is a procedural meeting for the Palm Beach County School Board to hold a closed executive session. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled. The agenda includes only call to order, the closed session, and adjournment.

• Executive session is closed to the public
• No substantive items, rezonings, contracts, or ordinances listed

The board convened for a closed executive session on October 4, 2023. The provided minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions.

5. CLOSED SESSION FOR SECURITY SYSTEM PLAN 2 immediately following closed session in Thurber Conference Room A

The Palm Beach County School Board is meeting in closed session to discuss Security System Plan 2. No public business or decisions will be made in open session. The meeting consists only of call to order, the closed session, and adjournment.

• Closed session for Security System Plan 2 in Thurber Conference Room A

The board met in a closed session to discuss Security System Plan 2. The provided minutes do not record any substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes from this session.

3. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following closed session in the Thurber Conference Room A

The School District of Palm Beach County School Board held a closed risk management session on October 4, 2023. The agenda consisted only of procedural items: call to order, the closed session, and adjournment. No public business was discussed.

• Closed session; no public agenda items were presented.

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

2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following closed session in the Thurber Conference Rooms

This is a closed risk management session of the Palm Beach County School Board. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, closed session, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed for public review.

• Session is closed to the public
• No specific risk management topics disclosed

The Board held a closed Risk Management session. The minutes record no substantive decisions, proposals, or votes.

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: J.C. v. Palm Beach County School Board at 3 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a closed attorney/client session to discuss ongoing litigation in J.C. v. Palm Beach County School Board (DOAH Case No. 23-2967E). No public decisions were made; the meeting consisted of procedural items including call to order and adjournment.

• Closed session re: J.C. v. Palm Beach County School Board, DOAH Case No. 23-2967E, before Judge Todd P. Resavage

The Board held a closed attorney/client session regarding DOAH Case No. 23-2967E (J.C. v. Palm Beach County School Board). No substantive decisions or outcomes were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

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

The school board will vote on four items added for good cause, including an amended interlocal agreement with Palm Beach County for district access to the public safety radio system, a personnel addendum, approval of the Greater Florida Consortium's 2024 legislative program, and authorization to rule on an administrative hearing petition. Two items were withdrawn by the superintendent, and one item was pulled from the consent agenda.

• Amended interlocal agreement with Palm Beach County for access to public safety radio system
• Personnel addendum for new employee positions
• Approval of Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards' 2024 legislative program
• Authorization to rule on administrative hearing petition filed by Stephen Starr
• Board pulled one item (OPS1) from consent agenda for separate discussion

The Board approved the Superintendent's annual evaluation and a comprehensive consent agenda containing various contracts, personnel updates, and purchasing items. The Board also officially proclaimed September 15 to October 15, 2023, as Hispanic Heritage Month.

• Approved the agenda (7-0)
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including multiple childcare, facility, and software contracts (7-0)
• Approved the Superintendent's Annual Evaluation (7-0)
• Proclaimed September 15 - October 15, 2023 as Hispanic Heritage Month (Passed)
• Denied motion to reduce non-agenda speaker time from 3 minutes to 1 minute (Failed for lack of second)

3. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Sessions in the Board Room

The School District of Palm Beach County Board will hold a workshop immediately after closed sessions to present the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County's annual report for the 2022‑2023 academic year. The presentation is informational only and includes no financial impact or board action. Attendees may submit comments in writing or on a blue card before the meeting begins.

• Presentation of the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County 2022‑2023 Annual Report

The Board held a workshop to review the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County's 2022-2023 Impact Report. Presenters detailed program outcomes and $3,232,097.60 in support provided to the school district. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during the session.

• Reviewed Education Foundation of Palm Beach County 2022-2023 Impact Report
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Board Room

The board will approve minutes from previous closed and open sessions and then consider a consent agenda. Key items include final FY 2023 budget amendments, a 15-year charter renewal for Career Academy of the Palm Beaches, and an amendment to an after-school program agreement.

• Final FY 2023 budget amendments: General Fund $2.63B, Capital Projects $1.80B, and other funds
• 15-year renewal charter contract for Career Academy of the Palm Beaches (formerly Gulfstream Goodwill) with estimated annual cost of $696,162
• Amendment #1 to agreement with Prime Time Palm Beach County adding $150,000 (total $350,000) using ESSER funds for after-school programs
• Ratify membership lists for Academic Advisory Committee and District Equity & Diversity Committee
• Item POL-CAO2 pulled from consent agenda (details not specified)

The Board approved the FY 2024 - 2033 Capital Plan and an emergency internet safety policy for students. Members also approved several policy developments regarding library materials and objection procedures, along with a series of consent agenda items.

• Approved FY 2024 - 2033 Capital Plan (7-0)
• Adopted Emergency Policy 8.1235 Internet Safety Policy for Students (7-0)
• Approved development of revised Policy 8.12 regarding library and reading materials (7-0)
• Approved development of Policy 8.1205 regarding material objection procedures (7-0)
• Approved General Counsel's Annual Evaluation (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendments and charter renewals (7-0)
• Approved minutes from five August 16, 2023 sessions (7-0)
• Approved name change of Somerset Academy JFK Charter School to Somerset Academy, The Bernard Kimmel Campus (7-0)

1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special meeting to consider expelling four students for offenses including posting threats of mass shooting and possession of a weapon. Three expulsions were approved on consent, and one was voted on separately with a split vote.

• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-048 for posting/transmitting a threat of mass shooting or terrorism
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-055 for possession of a weapon, with possible re-enrollment after meeting criteria
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-065 for posting/transmitting a threat of mass shooting or terrorism
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-063 for posting/transmitting a threat of mass shooting, approved 4-3

The Board approved the expulsion of four students. Three expulsions were passed via the consent agenda, and one student was expelled for one calendar year with specific re-enrollment criteria.

• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-048 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-055 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-065 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-063 for one calendar year (4-3)

3. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Sessions in the Board Room

The School Board of Palm Beach County holds a workshop to discuss two main items: developing the 2024 Legislative Platform to set lobbying priorities for the upcoming Florida legislative session, and proposed updates to policies governing eligibility for K-12 extracurricular activities and middle/high school interscholastic athletics. No votes are taken; the session is for discussion and feedback to guide staff drafting. The meeting includes public comment opportunities.

• 2024 Legislative Platform Development – board members discuss priorities for the 2024 Florida Legislative Session
• Policy 5.60 – eligibility requirements for K-12 extracurricular activities
• Policy 5.61 – eligibility requirements including physical exam for high school and middle school interscholastic athletics
• Workshop only – no formal action taken on either item

The Board held a workshop to develop the FY24 Legislative Platform and review policies regarding extracurricular and athletic eligibility. No formal votes were taken on the legislative priorities or policies during this session.

• Tabled final review and vote on legislative platform until 10/18

2. CLOSED SESSION FOR SECURITY SYSTEM PLAN 1 immediately following Special Meeting for Expulsions

The School District of Palm Beach County Board will meet in a closed session immediately after a special meeting on expulsions. The session is designated to discuss Security System Plan 1. No details of the plan or any decisions are disclosed in the public agenda.

• Closed session to discuss Security System Plan 1

The Board met in a closed session to discuss Security System Plan 1. The minutes do not record any specific decisions, votes, or outcomes from this session.

5. FINAL BUDGET ADOPTION MEETING AT 5:05 P.M. in the Board Room

The School District of Palm Beach County held a final budget adoption meeting on September 6, 2023. The board approved a resolution certifying a total millage rate of 6.457 mills, which will raise $2,063,112,276 in local revenue, and adopted the final FY2024 district summary budget of $5,300,469,444. Both actions passed unanimously with all seven board members voting in favor.

• Adopted millage rate of 6.457 mills, a 13.56% increase over the rolled-back rate
• Approved FY2024 district budget of $5,300,469,444 across all funds
• General Fund budget set at $2,853,396,778; Capital Projects at $1,890,762,092
• Millage components include 3.201 mills Required Local Effort and 1.500 mills Local Capital Improvement

The Board approved the final District Summary Budget and the resolution certifying the millage rate to be levied for fiscal year 2024. The adopted budget totals $5,300,469,444.

• Approved resolution certifying a total millage rate of 6.457 mils to raise $2,063,112,276 in local revenue (7-0)
• Approved FY 2024 District Summary Budget of $5,300,469,444 (7-0)

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

This regular meeting of the Palm Beach County School Board is primarily procedural, including approval of minutes from several prior meetings. A presentation by Cognia will award the district continued six-year accreditation certification. No major policy decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from July 26 Board Leadership/Workshop Retreat and multiple August 2 meetings
• Presentation by Cognia awarding continued six-year accreditation certification to the district
• Addition of Personnel Addendum P2 for expedited employee placement
• Board pulled item OPS1 from consent agenda for separate discussion

The Board approved a comprehensive consent agenda including various service contracts, purchasing agreements, and facility updates. It also approved a ten-day suspension for one employee and a personnel addendum.

• Approved minutes from five previous meetings (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including FGCU agreement, Literacy AmeriCorps agreement, and various purchasing items (7-0)
• Approved 10-day suspension without pay for Alexandra Munley (6-1)
• Approved Personnel Addendum P2 (7-0)
• Approved motion to allow non-agenda speakers to continue past 7:30 p.m. (7-0)

3. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following closed session in Thurber Conference Rooms

This is a closed executive session of the Palm Beach School Board with no public agenda items. The meeting consists only of procedural actions: call to order, closed session, and adjournment.

The board met in a closed executive session on August 16, 2023. The minutes record no substantive decisions, proposals, or votes.

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Diana Fedderman v. SBPBC at 3:00 p.m. in Thurber Conference Rooms

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a closed attorney/client session to discuss the pending lawsuit Diana Fedderman v. SBPBC (Case No. 9:22-cv-81857-WM). No public votes or decisions were taken; the meeting opened and closed in public with only procedural motions.

• Closed session for Diana Fedderman v. School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida (U.S. District Court, Southern District)
• All seven board members and legal counsel present
• Meeting opened and adjourned in public with unanimous vote to adjourn

The Board held a closed attorney/client session regarding the case Diana Fedderman v. The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida (Case No. 9:22-cv-81857-WM). The minutes record no substantive decisions or outcomes from the session.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

4. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Sessions in the Board Room

The School District of Palm Beach County Board will hold a workshop to hear the Office of General Counsel's Annual Report. The presentation is being delivered by General Counsel Shawntoyia Bernard, Esq.

• General Counsel's Annual Evaluation Presentation

The Board held a workshop to receive the General Counsel's annual evaluation presentation. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded regarding the presentation topics.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following closed session in the Thurber Conference Rooms

This is a closed risk management session of the Palm Beach School Board. The agenda contains only procedural items (call to order, board session, adjourn) and states that the session is closed. No public business or decisions will be made.

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

3. WORKSHOP immediately following closed session in the Board Room

This workshop meeting will review proposed changes to Policy 8.01 (Student Progression Plans) and updates to policies governing library media materials and instructional materials. No final votes are scheduled; the agenda is a discussion and information session.

• Review of required and recommended changes to Policy 8.01 on promotion, placement, and graduation
• Discussion of updates to Policy 8.12 on selection of library media materials
• Discussion of updates to Policy 8.1205 on objection procedures for instructional materials
• Discussion of updates to Policy 8.122 on textbooks and instructional materials
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed unanimously

The Board reviewed presentations on student progression plans and policies regarding the selection and objection procedures for library and instructional materials. No formal votes were taken on the policies; the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

5. TENTATIVE BUDGET ADOPTION at 5:05 p.m. Time Certain in the Boardroom at FHESC

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a public hearing on August 2, 2023 to adopt the tentative budget and millage rates for FY 2024. The Board approved a total millage levy of 6.457 mills, which includes Required Local Effort, Discretionary Operating, Local Capital Improvement, and Additional Operating funds. They also adopted a tentative district summary budget of $5,222,556,668 across all funds.

• Adopted tentative millage rate of 6.457 mills, generating $2.063 billion in local tax revenue
• Adopted tentative $5.22 billion FY 2024 budget, covering General, Special Revenue, Debt Service, and Capital Projects funds
• Heard a report from the Budget Advisory Committee Vice-Chairwoman Lori Bonino
• Received a CFO presentation on the tentative budget

The Board approved a tentative summary budget of $5,222,556,668 for fiscal year 2024. It also adopted tentative millage rates totaling 6.457 mills. Both measures passed with unanimous support from the members present.

• Adopted tentative millage levy of 6.457 mills for FY 2024 (7-0)
• Adopted tentative District summary budget of $5,222,556,668 for FY 2024 (7-0)

2. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Ana Groover v. SBPBC immediately following Special Meeting for Expulsions in Thurber Conf. Rooms

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a closed attorney/client session to discuss the pending litigation Ana Groover v. SBPBC (Case No. 2021CA012516MB/AJ). The meeting is closed to the public but opens and closes in public session. No decisions are expected in open session.

• Closed attorney/client session re: Ana Groover v. The School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 2021CA012516MB/AJ)

The Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding the case Ana Groover v. The School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 2021CA012516MB/AJ). The minutes record the session occurred and was adjourned, but do not list any specific decisions or outcomes.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Board Room

This special meeting follows a workshop and focuses on approving minutes from prior sessions and acting on several consent agenda items. The board will vote on reallocating $41,357,151 for instructional materials purchases, including from Black History 365 and Facing History and Ourselves. Other consent items include a behavioral health agreement with Tree of Knowledge and a charter school address change for Renaissance Learning Center.

• Reallocation of $41,357,151 for bid-exempt instructional materials from Black History 365 and Facing History and Ourselves, Inc.
• Approval of a behavioral health agreement with Tree of Knowledge (no financial impact)
• Address change for Renaissance Learning Center charter school to 650 Royal Palm Beach Boulevard, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
• Approval of minutes from July 19, 2023 meetings, including closed sessions and a special meeting on book removals

The Board approved a long-term agreement with Bezos Academy for a Montessori PreK program and a behavioral health agreement with Boys Town South Florida. Several charter school contracts and instructional material fund reallocations were also approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved agreement with DAY 1 ACADEMIES dba Bezos Academy through August 31, 2034 (7-0)
• Approved LIFT Together Agreement with Boys Town South Florida (7-0)
• Approved reallocation of funds for instructional materials from Black History 365 and Facing History and Ourselves, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved Tree of Knowledge Behavioral Health Agreement (7-0)
• Approved Renaissance Learning Center first amendment to second renewal charter contract (7-0)
• Approved Gardens School of Technology initial charter contract (7-0)
• Approved Western Academy Charter School renewal charter contract (7-0)
• Approved Renaissance Learning Center second amendment (7-0)

1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special meeting to vote on eight expulsion cases. All eight students were expelled from the regular public school program for one year. The board approved the consent agenda containing the expulsions unanimously. Speaker hearings were held in closed session, with voting in public.

• Expelled student 22/23-X-052 for weapon possession; may re-enroll after alternative education and criteria met no earlier than Jan 9, 2024
• Expelled student 22/23-X-058 for weapon possession on April 18, 2023
• Expelled student 22/23-X-059 for weapon possession on April 18, 2023
• Expelled student 22/23-X-060 for making a threat on April 4, 2023
• Expelled student 22/23-X-061 for weapon possession on April 28, 2023

The School District of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to address student expulsions. The board approved the consent agenda, which included the expulsion of eight students.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-052 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-058 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-059 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-060 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-061 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-062 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-064 (7-0)

BOARD LEADERSHIP/WORKSHOP RETREAT at 1:00 p.m. at Palm Beach State College, Lake Worth Campus, 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, Florida 33461

The School District of Palm Beach County Board holds a leadership/workshop retreat featuring a facilitated presentation on board governance by attorney David M. Delaney. The meeting is a discussion and presentation session, with no votes or action items listed.

• Workshop on board governance facilitated by David M. Delaney of Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman
• Retreat held at Palm Beach State College, Lake Worth Campus, 4200 Congress Avenue
• Superintendent Michael J. Burke participates in the retreat

The Board participated in a training retreat focused on parliamentary procedures, Sunshine Law compliance, and the respective roles of the Board and Superintendent. No formal votes or policy changes were decided during the session.

2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following closed session in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The Palm Beach County School Board held a closed risk management session on July 19, 2023, immediately after a prior closed session. The agenda did not list any public items, as the session was designated closed. The meeting was adjourned after the closed discussion.

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

3. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Sessions in the Board Room

The School District of Palm Beach County Board will hold a workshop to discuss retaining the law firm Wagstaff & Cartmell to evaluate potential civil litigation against social media companies including Meta, TikTok, and Google. The discussion centers on allegations that these platforms target children, promote addiction, and contribute to a youth mental health crisis. No vote is scheduled; the item is a discussion only. Attorney fees would be contingent on a favorable outcome.

• Discussion of retaining Wagstaff & Cartmell for potential litigation against social media companies
• Allegations that social media platforms target children as core market and cause addiction and mental health issues
• Financial impact: attorney fees contingent on favorable outcome of litigation
• Workshop held immediately following closed sessions; meeting is open to the public
• File attachment: Social Media_School Districts Presentation_Palm Beach County.pdf

The Board held a workshop to review a proposal for litigation against social media companies based on a public nuisance model. Board members expressed support for moving forward with the legal action to potentially secure funds for student mental health and staffing.

• Discussed potential litigation against social media companies
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association v. SBPBC at 2 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a closed attorney/client session to discuss the pending lawsuit Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association v. SBPBC (Case No. AF-23-003). No public decisions were made; the board adjourned without any votes on substantive matters.

• Closed attorney/client session regarding Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association v. School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. AF-23-003)
• Meeting opened and closed in public but the session itself was closed
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously with 6 yeas

The Board held a closed attorney/client session regarding Case No. AF-23-003, Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association v. The School Board of Palm Beach County. No substantive decisions or outcomes from the session were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (6-0)

4. SPECIAL MEETING for Removal/Objections to Books immediately following Workshop in the Board Room

The Board met to consider an appeal following the denial of book objections raised by a parent. The Board voted to deny the appeal and keep the challenged books in Palm Beach County schools.

• Appeal regarding book objections at Olympic Heights Community High School
• Board vote to deny the appeal of the Superintendent's decision

The Board considered an appeal regarding objections to the presence of the Bible in schools. The Board voted to deny the appeal and maintain the books in the school system.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved motion to consider appeal of book objections (6-0)
• Denied appeal to remove the Bible from schools; books will remain (6-0)

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

The School Board of Palm Beach County will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items. The chairman added items to provide water utility services at Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School and West Boynton Middle School. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and hear public comments.

• Addition of water utility services at Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School (FC9)
• Addition of water utility services at West Boynton Middle School (FC10)
• Addition of Personnel Addendum (P2)
• Approval of minutes from June 7 and June 14, 2023 meetings
• Public comment period

The Board approved the minutes from eight separate meetings held on June 7 and June 14, 2023. The agenda was approved as presented. The meeting included a large consent agenda with items regarding budgets, facility renovations, and personnel, though individual vote tallies for the consent items were not recorded.

• Approved June 7 Special Meeting for Expulsions minutes (6-0)
• Approved June 7 A/C Session re: Academy for Positive Learning, Inc. v. SBPBC minutes (6-0)
• Approved June 7 A/C Session re: D.P., et al. v SBPBC minutes (6-0)
• Approved June 7 A/C Session re: L.K. v SBPBC minutes (6-0)
• Approved June 7 Risk Management Session minutes (6-0)
• Approved June 7 Workshop minutes (6-0)
• Approved June 7 Special Meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved June 14 Regular Board Meeting minutes (6-0)

1. REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 5 p.m. in the Boardroom

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a regular meeting that was largely procedural: it approved minutes, added three items for good cause, withdrew a K12 Florida online education contract, and pulled several items from the consent agenda. The board also recognized Holocaust survivors for their educational visits. No new policy or spending decisions beyond agenda approval were made.

• Withdrew three-year K12 Florida LLC agreement for online educational products (up to $450,000/year)
• Added Education Foundation Grant for HVAC-R Academy at Riviera Beach Preparatory Academy
• Added Department of Health Tobacco Prevention Program contract amendment
• Added Personnel Addendum for new employee positions
• Recognized 15 Holocaust survivors for student education during 2022-2023 school year

The Board approved several facility renovation projects for Glades Central High, Limestone Creek Elementary, and Grove Park Elementary. Members also approved various educational grants, lobbying contracts, and personnel actions. The meeting included the approval of minutes from multiple May 2023 sessions.

• Approved facility renovations for Glades Central High School, Limestone Creek Elementary, and Grove Park Elementary
• Approved budget amendments for April 2023
• Approved contracts for lobbying services with Capital City Consulting, LLC and Rita Solnet
• Approved settlement agreement for L.K. v. PBCSB
• Approved personnel disciplinary actions for Cary Altschuler, Tracy LaRock, and Jorge Cruz
• Approved minutes for five separate May 2023 meetings
• Approved the meeting agenda
• Added HVAC-R Academy grant, tobacco prevention contract amendment, and personnel addendum to agenda

5. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following closed session in the Thurber Conference Rooms

This agenda is purely procedural: the Palm Beach School Board holds a closed risk management session on June 7, 2023. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed for public review. The session is closed to the public.

The board convened for a closed risk management session. The minutes record no substantive decisions, proposals, or votes.

4. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: L.K. v. SBPBC immediately following Special Meeting for Expulsions in Thurber Conference Rooms

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a closed attorney/client session on June 7, 2023. The session addressed the case L.K. v. Palm Beach County School Board (DOAH Case No. 21-2627E) before Administrative Law Judge Jessica E. Varn. Board members, staff attorneys, and a court reporter attended, and the meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn passed.

• Closed attorney/client session regarding L.K. v. Palm Beach County School Board (DOAH Case No. 21-2627E)
• Attendance by Board members Marcia Andrews, Alexandria Ayala, Frank A. Barbieri Jr., Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Barbara McQuinn, Erica Whitfield, Superintendent Michael Burke, and staff attorneys
• Motion to adjourn passed

The Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding DOAH Case No. 21-2627E (L.K. v. Palm Beach County School Board). No substantive decisions or actions were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

3. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: D.P., et al. v. Palm Beach County School Board, et al. immediately following closed session in Thurber Conference Rooms

The School Board held a closed attorney/client session to discuss the lawsuit D.P., et al. v. Palm Beach County School Board, et al. (Case No. 9:21-CV-81099). No public decisions were made; the meeting adjourned with a procedural motion.

• Closed session for attorney/client consultation on ongoing litigation
• Lawsuit: D.P., et al. v. Palm Beach County School Board, et al., before Judge Eileen Cannon

The Board conducted a closed attorney-client session regarding Case No. 9:21-CV-81099 (D.P., et al. v. Palm Beach County School Board, et al.). The minutes record no substantive decisions or outcomes from the session.

• Approved motion to adjourn (5-0)

2. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Academy for Positive Learning, Inc. v. SBPBC immediately following closed session in Thurber Conference Rooms

This is a closed attorney/client session for the lawsuit Academy for Positive Learning, Inc. v. School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 4D22-251), currently on appeal. The board discussed legal strategy behind closed doors. The meeting opened and closed in public but the substantive session was closed; no public votes or decisions were taken.

• Closed session for Academy for Positive Learning, Inc. v. SBPBC, Fourth District Court of Appeal Case No. 4D22-251

The Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding Case No. 4D22-251, Academy for Positive Learning, Inc. v. School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded other than the motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

7. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Boardroom

The School District of Palm Beach County Board holds a special meeting to vote on a consent agenda including a 25-year community partnership MOU, job descriptions, two liability settlements, and board member travel. The meeting also covers procedural items such as approving minutes and agenda.

• Approve 25-year MOU with Children's Home Society, Health Care District, and FAU for Lake Worth High and JFK Middle School, costing up to $150,000 from capital and $20,000 in-kind.
• Settle general liability claim for $80,000 (slip and fall at school entrance).
• Settle general liability claim for $100,000 (student struck in eye, permanent vision loss).
• Approve job descriptions for maintenance and purchasing positions, with $548,241 cost from General Fund.
• Approve board member Marcia Andrews' travel to Washington D.C. at $1,258.95.

The Board approved a consent agenda including liability settlements and a community partnership MOU. Members also approved a tentative agreement with the Police Benevolent Association and authorized the Chairman to negotiate the Superintendent's employment contract.

• Authorized Chairman to negotiate Superintendent's Employment Contract amendment (5-0)
• Approved Tentative Agreement with Police Benevolent Association (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved Michael Williams as Principal on Special Assignment at Alternative Education (4-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including liability settlements and Board Advisory Committee membership (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

6. WORKSHOP immediately following closed sessions in the Boardroom

The School District of Palm Beach County Board holds a workshop to discuss the Superintendent's proposed evaluation instrument, the final FY24 budget workshop before September adoption, Policy 3.20 on resignation and termination, and several equity and wellness policies including Zero Tolerance and Threat Assessment.

• Superintendent's Proposed Evaluation Instrument (discussion)
• FY24 Budget Workshop – final of four, includes FY 2024-2033 Capital Plan
• Policy 3.20 Resignation and Termination of Employment (presentation)
• Equity and Wellness Policy Workshop covering policies 5.1814 Zero Tolerance, 5.1815 Threat Assessment, 5.1817 Severe Incident Assignment, 5.20 Student Mental Health Crisis Response, and 8.13 Dropout Prevention/Alt. Education
• Motion to adjourn (procedural action)

The Board conducted a workshop to discuss the FY24 budget forecast, the Superintendent's evaluation instrument, and proposed policy changes regarding employment and student wellness. No formal votes were taken on the budget or policy proposals; the only decision made was to adjourn the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The School District of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to vote on expelling nine students for offenses including weapons possession and transmitting threats of mass shooting. The board approved the consent agenda containing all expulsion recommendations, with some students allowed to re-enroll after a year if certain criteria are met.

• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-042 for weapon possession on Feb 27, 2023
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-043 for threatening mass shooting on Feb 21, 2023
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-045 for weapon possession and threat to use on another student
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-047 for weapon possession, with possible re-enrollment after alternative program
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-053 for threatening mass shooting on Mar 27, 2023

The School District of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to review student expulsions. The board approved the consent agenda, which included the expulsion of nine students.

• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-042
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-043
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-045
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-047
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-049
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-050
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-051
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-053

2. REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 5 p.m. in the Boardroom

The School Board of Palm Beach County holds a regular meeting with procedural actions (approve minutes, agenda) and multiple presentations and recognitions. A $146,255 consultant agreement for a transportation assessment with First Student, Inc. was withdrawn. Key presentations include a $200,000 donation from inSIGHT Through Education for Holocaust education and recognitions for teachers and students.

• inSIGHT Through Education donation of $200,000 to support Holocaust education
• Superintendent withdraws consultant agreement with First Student, Inc. for transportation assessment (not to exceed $146,255)
• Two middle school science teachers honored with Outstanding Educator Award
• Career and Technical Education students sign Teacher First Priority Promissory Letters
• West Technical Education Center receives COE accreditation and CDL testing center certification

The Board approved the meeting agenda and a proclamation designating May 2023 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. A comprehensive consent agenda was passed, covering various budget amendments, facility renovations, and consultant agreements. The Board also recognized several donations, including $350,000 for the Dreyfoos School of the Arts and $200,000 for Holocaust education.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Proclamation (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendments, personnel, and contracts (7-0)
• Approved Loggers Run Middle School Facility Renovation (via Consent Agenda)
• Approved Grove Park ES Modernization (via Consent Agenda)
• Approved North County Support Center Office Renovations (via Consent Agenda)
• Approved agreement with Florida State University (via Consent Agenda)
• Approved renewal contract with PACE Center for Girls, Inc. (via Consent Agenda)

1. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) at 4 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The Palm Beach School Board convened a closed risk management session. No public agenda items were listed; the meeting consisted only of call to order, the closed session, and adjournment.

The board held a closed risk management session on May 10, 2023. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken during the meeting.

4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Boardroom

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a special meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings and consider three consent agenda items: a second amendment to the Inspector General's employment contract, the program renewal for Olympus Academy Charter School (with an annual financial impact of $2,780,275.79), and the personnel agenda.

• Second Amendment to the Inspector General Employment Contract
• Olympus Academy Charter School program renewal with $2,780,275.79 annual district impact
• Personnel Agenda for May 3, 2023
• Approval of minutes from six prior meetings (April 12 and April 19, 2023)

The Board approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda containing several contracts and policy adoptions. Members also approved seven sets of minutes from April 2023 meetings and sessions. The Board discussed the need for updated board governance training.

• Approved minutes from April 12 and April 19, 2023 meetings and sessions (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Inspector General contract amendment (7-0)
• Approved Olympus Academy Charter School program renewal recommendation (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda and Job Descriptions (7-0)
• Approved MOU with Day 1 Academies/Bezos Academy (7-0)
• Adopted Policy 2.04 Public Information and Policy 2.3818 School Safety Requirements and Monitoring (7-0)
• Approved law enforcement services agreement with Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (7-0)

3. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Sessions in the Boardroom

This is a workshop meeting where the School Board will receive the annual Strategic Plan update highlighting accomplishments of 13 initiatives. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and presentation only.

• Strategic Plan Annual Update covering 13 initiatives under themes of academic excellence, student-focused culture, mental health, and employee impact

The Board received a presentation on the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, covering academic excellence, student culture, mental health, and employee support. No formal votes were taken on the plan items; the session consisted of a presentation and staff/board discussion.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The Palm Beach County School Board held a special meeting to consider expulsions of four students for weapon possession. All four expulsions were approved as part of the consent agenda, each for one calendar year with conditions for re-enrollment for some students. The board voted unanimously.

• EXP1: Expulsion of student 22/23-X-034 for weapon possession on Jan 10, 2023.
• EXP2: Expulsion of student 22/23-X-035 for weapon possession on Jan 23, 2023; re-enrollment allowed no earlier than Jan 9, 2024 if conditions met.
• EXP3: Expulsion of student 22/23-X-044 for weapon possession on Mar 7, 2023.
• EXP4: Expulsion of student 22/23-X-046 for weapon possession on Mar 15, 2023; re-enrollment allowed no earlier than Jan 9, 2024 if conditions met.

The School District of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to review student expulsions. The board approved the consent agenda, which included the expulsion of four students. All motions passed with unanimous support from the members present.

• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-034
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-035
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-044
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-046

2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following closed session in the Thurber Conference Rooms

This is a closed risk management session of the Palm Beach County School Board. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, closed session, and adjournment. No public business or decisions are listed.

• No public items on the agenda; session is closed to discuss risk management matters.

The board conducted a closed risk management session on May 3, 2023. The minutes record no substantive decisions, motions, or votes.

2. REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 5 p.m. in the Boardroom

The School Board is reviewing several presentations including educational grants and teacher awards. The meeting also includes a consent agenda featuring February 2023 budget amendments and a childcare cooperative agreement.

• $848,500 grant from City Commission of Boynton Beach for nine local schools
• $40,000 donation from Golden Bell Foundation and Education Foundation for reading intervention
• February 2023 budget amendments affecting the General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Special Revenue Fund
• Cooperative agreement with Kids In-Care, Inc. for prekindergarten students
• Recognition of Beginning Teachers of the Year and Mentor Teachers of the Year

The Board approved the FY24 Instructional Materials Program and passed a comprehensive consent agenda including various facility repairs and cooperative agreements. Several proclamations were issued for awareness months and days. The Board also approved a personnel addendum.

• Approved FY24 Instructional Materials Program not to exceed $41,357,151 annually (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendments, facility renovations, and personnel agenda (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Addendum (7-0)
• Proclaimed April 28, 2023, as Gardens of Hope Awareness Day (7-0)
• Proclaimed April 2023 as School Library Month (7-0)
• Proclaimed April 2023 as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month (7-0)
• Proclaimed April 16-23, 2023, as Holocaust Days of Remembrance (7-0)
• Proclaimed April 22, 2023, as Earth Day (7-0)

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: L.K. v. SBPBC at 4:00 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a closed attorney/client session to discuss the pending lawsuit L.K. v. Palm Beach County School Board (DOAH Case No. 21-2627E). The meeting was opened and closed in public, but the substantive discussion occurred behind closed doors. No public votes or decisions were taken during this procedural meeting.

• Closed session regarding L.K. v. Palm Beach County School Board (DOAH Case No. 21-2627E)

The Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding the case L.K. v. Palm Beach County School Board (DOAH Case No. 21-2627E). No substantive decisions or outcomes were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

2. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Academy for Positive Learning, Inc. v. SBPBC immediately following closed session in the Thurber Conf. Rooms

The School Board of Palm Beach County will hold a closed attorney/client session immediately after the public meeting. The session will discuss the pending case Academy for Positive Learning, Inc. v. The School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 4D22-251) before the Fourth District Court of Appeal. No actions or decisions are recorded for this agenda item.

• Closed attorney/client session to discuss Academy for Positive Learning, Inc. v. SBPBC (Case No. 4D22-251)
• Session held in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding the case Academy for Positive Learning, Inc. v. The School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 4D22-251). No substantive decisions or actions were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in FHESC Boardroom

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a special meeting to consider the expulsion of six students, each recommended for a one-year removal from regular public school programs due to possession of a weapon. The meeting includes procedural items and a consent agenda for the expulsion votes.

• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-036 for weapon possession on January 26, 2023
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-037 for weapon possession on January 27, 2023
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-038 for weapon possession on February 13, 2023
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-039 for weapon possession on February 9, 2023
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-040 for weapon possession on February 23, 2023

The School District of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to address student expulsions. The board approved the consent agenda, which included six specific expulsion actions.

• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-036 (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-037 (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-038 (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-039 (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-040 (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-041 (6-0)

5. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Boardroom

This special meeting follows a workshop. The board will vote on consent agenda items including approval of a five-year initial charter contract for South Florida International Academy Charter School, adoption of several policies (equity, diversity committee, student codes of conduct, and public records), and a personnel agenda with a net financial impact of $82,758. They will also review and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• 5-year initial charter contract for South Florida International Academy Charter School ($889,675 first-year financial impact)
• Personnel agenda with net financial impact of $82,758
• Adoption of revised Policy 1.041 Equity Policy
• Adoption of revised Student Code of Conduct for grades K-5 and 6-12 (Policies 5.1812 and 5.1813)
• Adoption of revised Policy 2.041 Public Records

The Board approved a consent agenda including a charter school contract, personnel updates, and several policy adoptions regarding equity and student conduct. The Board also adopted a revised policy for school board meetings with an amendment regarding written comments. No action was taken on the school dashboard or FSBA membership items.

• Approved South Florida International Academy Charter School initial contract
• Approved Personnel Agenda
• Adopted Policy 1.041 Equity Policy
• Adopted Policy 1.0971 District Diversity and Equity Committee
• Adopted Policy 5.1812 Student Code of Conduct for Elementary Students (K-5)
• Adopted Policy 5.1813 Student Code of Conduct Secondary Students (6-12)
• Adopted Policy 2.041 Public Records
• Adopted Policy 1.03 School Board Meetings with amendment to include 'on agenda items' for written comments

4. WORKSHOP immediately following closed sessions in the Boardroom

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to update the FY24 budget development process. This is the second of four budget workshops leading up to adoption on September 6, 2023. The meeting includes a presentation and discussion, but no votes are scheduled.

• FY24 budget workshop: update on district budget development process
• Second of four budget workshops planned before September adoption
• Presentations by CFO, COO, Treasurer, and Facilities Management

The Board conducted a workshop to discuss the FY24 budget, capital projects, and the impact of voucher programs and charter school enrollment. No formal votes were taken on budget items or construction projects during the session.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

3. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: David Rorie v. SBPBC immediately following Special Meeting for Expulsions in Thurber Conference Rooms

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a closed attorney/client session to discuss the ongoing lawsuit David Rorie v. SBPBC (Case No. 9:21-cv-81865-AMC). The meeting is closed to the public and will open and close in public session only. The board will also consider a motion to adjourn.

• Closed attorney/client session re: David Rorie v. School Board of Palm Beach County, federal case No. 9:21-cv-81865-AMC

The School Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding the case David Rorie v. The School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 9:21-cv-81865-AMC). The minutes do not record any substantive decisions or outcomes from the session.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

2. REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 5 p.m. in the Boardroom

The board will approve minutes from four previous meetings and consider items added by the chairman, including any Audit Committee recommendations and a citizen member appointment to the Value Adjustment Board. The superintendent has withdrawn several items, including a $848,500 Boynton Beach grant for nine schools and a $5.7 million construction contract amendment for Sandpiper Shores Elementary. The meeting is open to the public with sign-up for speakers by noon.

• Approve minutes from March 1 Special Meeting for Expulsions, Risk Management Session, Workshop, and Special Meeting
• Chairman added: Audit Committee recommendations (possible from March 28 follow-up), Board Member Committee Assignment for Value Adjustment Board, and Personnel Addendum
• Superintendent withdrew: Agreement with Benchmark Education for Haitian Creole translation (royalties up to $200,000)
• Superintendent withdrew: $848,500 grant from Boynton Beach Commission distributed to nine Boynton schools
• Superintendent withdrew: $5,728,327.81 First Amendment for Construction Management at Sandpiper Shores Elementary renovations

The Board approved the agenda, several sets of meeting minutes from March 1, 2023, and a proclamation designating March 2023 as Let's Move Palm Beach County Month. A large number of items were processed via the consent agenda, including budget amendments, personnel actions, and facility design services.

• Approved minutes for March 1, 2023 Special Meetings for Expulsions (7-0)
• Approved minutes for March 1, 2023 Risk Management Session (7-0)
• Approved minutes for March 1, 2023 Workshop (7-0)
• Approved minutes for March 1, 2023 Special Meeting (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved motion to increase board member comment time from 3 to 4 minutes (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for Let's Move Palm Beach County Month (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including budget amendments, personnel actions, and facility projects

1. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) at 3 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms

This is a closed risk management session of the Palm Beach School Board. The agenda contains only procedural items (call to order, closed session, and adjournment) with no public discussion or decisions listed. No substantive proposals, votes, or financial items are presented.

• Meeting is entirely closed to the public under risk management exemption

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

4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Boardroom

The School District of Palm Beach County Board holds a special meeting to vote on approving minutes from multiple prior meetings and to act on a consent agenda. Key consent items include approval of board member travel, ratification of advisory committee members, and extension of a banking services contract.

• Approval of minutes from Feb 1 and Feb 15 meetings (expulsions, risk management, workshops, regular meeting)
• Board member Marcia Andrews travel to Washington DC for conference, estimated $2,011.28
• Ratification of membership list for the District Diversity & Equity Committee
• Extension of RFP 16C-002Q for General Banking and School Banking Services

The Board approved a list of instructional materials for Human Growth & Development and authorized the development of several district policies. The Board also approved the consent agenda and minutes from eight previous meetings.

• Approved instructional materials for Human Growth & Development (7-0)
• Approved development of revised Policy 1.03 School Board Meetings (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including personnel, security agreements, and policy developments (7-0)
• Approved minutes from eight meetings held February 1 and February 15, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented or amended (7-0)
• Suspended section A(15) of Policy 1.03 to increase Board member comment time to 4 minutes (6-1)

1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special meeting on March 1, 2023, to vote on six student expulsions. All six students—identified by case numbers 22/23-X-021, 027, 029, 030, 031, and 032—were expelled for one calendar year for possessing a weapon on school grounds. The board approved the consent agenda containing all expulsions unanimously.

• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-021 for weapon possession on October 26, 2022; recommended re-enrollment no earlier than Aug 10, 2023 if alternative education criteria met
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-027 for weapon possession on November 14, 2022; allows re-enrollment by Aug 10, 2023 if criteria met
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-029 for weapon possession on December 13, 2022; one-year expulsion with no re-enrollment date specified
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-030 for weapon possession on December 14, 2022; one-year expulsion
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-031 for weapon possession on December 20, 2022; one-year expulsion

The School District of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to address student expulsions. The board approved the consent agenda, which included six specific expulsion actions.

• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-021
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-027
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-029
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-030
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-031
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-032

2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following closed session in the Thurber Conference Rooms

This is a closed risk management session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board, with no public agenda items listed. The session is closed to the public and covers only procedural items: call to order, closed board session, and adjournment.

The board conducted a closed risk management session on March 1, 2023. The minutes record no substantive decisions, proposals, or votes.

3. WORKSHOP immediately following closed sessions in the Boardroom

The School District of Palm Beach County Board holds a workshop to discuss four items: kindergarten readiness, affordable/workforce housing, the FY24-33 capital plan, and proposed revisions to Policy 2.04 on public information. No votes are scheduled; the workshop is for presentation and discussion only.

• Kindergarten Readiness Workshop with collaboration from Early Learning Coalition and Children's Services Council
• Affordable/Workforce Housing Workshop on land-banked sites and housing strategies
• FY24 Capital Plan Workshop detailing projects requiring board consideration before budget adoption
• Proposed revisions to Policy 2.04 Public Information

The Board conducted a series of workshops covering kindergarten readiness, affordable housing for staff, and the FY24 Capital Plan. No formal votes were taken on the presentation items; the only decided action was the adjournment of the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

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

The School Board of Palm Beach County will consider several action items at its regular meeting, including approval of Inspector General annual evaluation and contract renewal, budget amendments increasing the General Fund by $6,034,817, a board member's travel expenses, and a personnel addendum. The agenda also includes presentations recognizing students and a technical center accreditation, and committee reports. The meeting begins at 5 p.m. in the Board Room.

• Budget amendments for December 2022, increasing General Fund by $6,034,817 and Capital Fund by $1,643,523
• Inspector General annual evaluation (BRD7) and contract renewal (IG4) added as time-certain items
• Board Member Edwin Ferguson travel to Legislative PBC Day 2023 in Tallahassee at estimated cost of $1,318
• Personnel addendum (P2) to allow employees to start new positions quickly
• Item CAO10 pulled from consent agenda; Board Member Erica Whitfield abstains due to daughter's participation

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: D.P., et al. v. SBPBC et al. at 2:00 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a closed attorney/client session to discuss the pending federal lawsuit D.P., et al. v. SBPBC et al. (Case No. 9:21-CV-81099). No public decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting consists only of the closed legal consultation and a motion to adjourn.

• Closed attorney/client session re: D.P., et al. v. SBPBC et al. (U.S. District Judge Eileen Cannon)
• Motion to adjourn (passed unanimously)

3. WORKSHOP immediately following closed sessions in the Boardroom

The School Board will hold a workshop to discuss a new policy on school safety requirements and monitoring, and to review proposed attendance boundaries for two new schools (West Boynton Middle School and Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School) that would shift boundaries for several existing schools. No final decisions are being made at this workshop; it is a discussion session.

• New Policy 2.3818 – School Safety Requirements and Monitoring (discussion only)
• 2023-24 Boundary Cycle Workshop: attendance boundaries for new West Boynton Middle School and Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School
• Proposed boundary shifts affect Christa McAuliffe & Woodlands Middle Schools and Boynton Beach, Forest Hill, John I. Leonard, Olympic Heights, Palm Beach Central, Santaluces, & Wellington High Schools

POSTPONED - ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: South Atlantic Regional Center, LLC at 2:00 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms

This meeting was postponed and would have been a closed attorney/client session regarding South Atlantic Regional Center LLC (Case No. 19-25762-BCK-EPK). No public decisions or discussions were scheduled. The agenda is entirely procedural with no actionable items.

2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following closed session in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a risk management session. This meeting was conducted as a closed session.

3. WORKSHOP immediately following closed sessions in the Board Room

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a workshop following closed sessions to review upcoming policy changes and financial planning. Staff presented an overview of the state education revenue forecast and outlined steps for developing the FY24 district budget, with final adoption scheduled for September 13, 2023. The board also discussed revisions to several board policies covering meetings, public records, equity, and student conduct. No binding votes were taken during this workshop session.

• FY24 Budget Workshop: overview of state revenue forecast and district budget development process
• Policy 1.03 review for School Board meeting procedures
• Proposed revisions to Policy 2.041 on public records handling
• Updates to Equity Policy 1.041 and District Diversity and Equity Committee policy 1.0971
• Student Code of Conduct updates (Policies 5.1812/5.1813) required by state rule changes

The Board conducted a workshop to review the FY24 budget development, capital plan, and school capacity issues. Members also discussed potential revisions to Policy 1.03 regarding board meeting procedures. No formal votes were recorded for these items.

• Discussed FY24 budget development and capital plan projects
• Reviewed school capacity and potential for a new high school in Riviera Beach
• Discussed proposed changes to Policy 1.03 regarding special meeting requests and speaker sign-up times

2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following closed session in the Thurber Conference Rooms

This is a closed risk management session of the Palm Beach County School Board held on February 1, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, the closed session itself, and adjournment. No public discussion or decisions are listed. The session is closed to the public.

• Closed risk management session (no public action items)

The board conducted a closed Risk Management Session. The minutes record no substantive decisions, approvals, or denials.

1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The School Board held a special meeting to consider and vote on expulsion recommendations for nine students. All expulsions were approved for incidents including possession of weapons (knives, tasers, firearm, box cutter) and a threat of mass shooting. The board voted unanimously on the consent agenda and the one new business item.

• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-020 for posting/transmitting a threat of mass shooting on Oct 24, 2022
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-022 for possession of a firearm on Oct 26, 2022
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-015 for possession of two knives on school campus on Oct 13, 2022
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-023 for possession of a box cutter on Nov 3, 2022
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-018 (new business) for possession of a taser on school campus on Oct 13, 2022

The Board approved the expulsion of nine students. One student was specifically recommended for expulsion from the regular public school program for one calendar year.

• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-015 (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-020 (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-022 (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-023 (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-024 (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-025 (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-026 (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-028 (6-0)

4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Board Room

The School District of Palm Beach County Board will hold a special meeting to approve minutes from previous sessions and act on several consent agenda items. Key decisions include renewing charter contracts for Career Academy of the Palm Beaches and Western Academy Charter School, and adding an appropriation request for West Technical Educational Center to the 2023 legislative priorities.

• Approve 10-year renewal for Career Academy of the Palm Beaches with annual district cost of $3,593,798.90
• Approve 10-year renewal for Western Academy Charter School with annual district cost of $20,161,097.00
• Add appropriation request for West Technical Educational Center to 2023 Legislative Priorities (submission deadline Feb 13, 2023)
• Approve $783.53 in out-of-county travel expenses for Board Member Marcia Andrews to Palm Beach County Days in Tallahassee
• Approve minutes from January 12 and January 18, 2023 meetings including closed sessions

The Board approved revisions to the 2023 Legislative Platform to include an appropriation request for West Technical Educational Center. The Board also approved the meeting agenda, the consent agenda, and minutes from six previous sessions.

• Approved revisions to 2023 Legislative Priorities (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including program renewals for Career Academy of the Palm Beaches and Western Academy Charter School (6-0)
• Approved General Liability Settlement Claim No. 7008467 for Lisa Nance (6-0)
• Approved Settlement Agreement for Mark Black v. SBPBC (6-0)
• Approved minutes from Jan 12 Joint Workshop with Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation (6-0)
• Approved minutes from Jan 18 Attorney/Client Sessions regarding D.P., et al. and Mark Black (6-0)
• Approved minutes from Jan 18 Closed Risk Management Session (6-0)
• Approved minutes from Jan 18 Regular Board Meeting and Leasing Corp Special Meeting (6-0)

2. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Mark Black v. SBPBC in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The School Board of Palm Beach County is convening a closed attorney/client session to discuss pending litigation in the case Mark Black v. The School Board of Palm Beach County. The meeting will open and close in public, but the session itself is closed. The board will also vote to adjourn.

• Attorney/client session (closed) regarding Mark Black v. SBPBC, case no. 2021CA007442XXXXMB/AE in Palm Beach County Circuit Court.

The Board held a closed attorney/client session regarding the case Mark Black v. The School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 2021CA007442XXXXMB/AE). No substantive decisions or outcomes from the session were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

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

The board will vote on approving minutes from multiple meetings held in November and December 2022, including special meetings, reorganization, expulsions, closed attorney/client sessions, and workshops. The chairman added three items for good cause: ratifying the membership list of a board advisory committee, a human trafficking awareness proclamation, and a personnel addendum. Several items were also pulled from the consent agenda for separate discussion. No major policy or budget decisions are listed.

• Ratify membership list of Board Advisory Committee (added item BRD2)
• Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month Proclamation (added item COM4)
• Personnel Addendum (added item P2)
• Board pulled items DS2, I1, PC1, PC3, PC4, POL-SP1 from consent agenda for separate discussion
• Approval of minutes from November 22 special meeting, November 30 reorganization, December 7 expulsion meeting, December 14 board meeting, and others

The Board approved 11 sets of minutes from previous meetings and sessions. It also issued proclamations for Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month and a posthumous proclamation for Dr. Bernard Kimmel.

• Approved 11 sets of meeting minutes from November and December 2022 (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented or amended (7-0)
• Proclaimed January 2023 as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month (7-0)
• Approved Posthumous Proclamation for Dr. Bernard Kimmel (7-0)

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: D.P., et al. v. SBPBC et al. at 3 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The School Board of Palm Beach County is meeting in closed attorney/client session to discuss the ongoing federal lawsuit D.P., et al. v. SBPBC et al. (Case No. 9:21-cv-81099). The meeting will open and close in public but the session itself is closed. The board will then vote to adjourn.

• Closed attorney/client session re: D.P., et al. v. SBPBC et al., Case No. 9:21-cv-81099 in U.S. District Court
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

The School Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding Case No. 9:21-cv-81099. The minutes do not record any substantive decisions or outcomes from the session.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

4. CANCELED - WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Sessions in the Boardroom

The January 18, 2023 agenda for the School District of Palm Beach County lists only procedural items. The scheduled workshop immediately following closed sessions was canceled. No substantive decisions, contracts, or policy changes were placed on the agenda for public review.

• Call to Order
• Canceled workshop following closed sessions
• Adjournment
• Public comment sign-up via phone, email, or blue card

6. SPECIAL MEETING for PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD LEASING CORP immediately following Board Meeting in the Boardroom

The Palm Beach County School Board Leasing Corp held a special meeting immediately following the regular board meeting to elect corporate officers. The only action item was approval of a slate of officers, with no changes from the current officers. The meeting was procedural and open to the public.

• Annual election of officers for the Palm Beach School Board Leasing Corp
• Proposed officers: Frank A. Barbieri, Jr. (President), Karen Brill (Vice President), Michael J. Burke (Secretary), Heather Frederick (Assistant Secretary), Leanne Evans (Treasurer)
• No changes to officer slate for 2023
• Motion passed unanimously (7-0)

The Palm Beach County School Board Leasing Corp held a special meeting to conduct its annual election of officers. The board approved the recommended slate of officers.

• Approved LC1 Annual Election of Officers (7-0)

3. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following closed session in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The School District of Palm Beach County held a closed Risk Management Session on January 18, 2023. The agenda listed only procedural items—Call to Order, the closed session, and Adjournment. No public details of topics, decisions, or contracts were provided.

The board convened for a closed risk management session. The minutes record no substantive decisions, proposals, or votes.

1. JOINT WORKSHOP with PALM BEACH COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION at 11:15 a.m. at the Els Center of Excellence

The School District of Palm Beach County is holding a joint workshop with the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation at the Els Center of Excellence. The meeting is open to the public, but no public comment will be heard. The workshop will discuss the district's FY23 legislative priorities.

• Joint workshop with Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation at 11:15 a.m.
• No public comment will be heard at this workshop.
• FY23 Legislative Priorities document attached to agenda.

The School District of Palm Beach County and the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation held a joint workshop to discuss legislative priorities, teacher pay, and school safety. The meeting consisted of discussions and reports; no formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.