School District of Palm Beach County public meetings in 2024

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

This regular board meeting includes approval of previous meeting minutes, addition of items for good cause (a trip to Poland for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and a personnel addendum), and presentations recognizing student contest winners and Everglades Champion Schools. The board also pulled three items from the consent agenda for separate discussion, but details are not provided.

• Approve minutes from November 6, 2024 meetings (impasse, expulsions, risk management, workshop, special meeting)
• Added item CAO4: Trip to Poland for 80th Anniversary of Liberation of Auschwitz on Jan 23, 2025
• Added item P2: Personnel addendum to expedite employee placements
• Recognition of winners of the 2024 Superintendent Greeting Card Contest
• Recognition of Everglades Champion Schools for 2023-2024 school year

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) Re: INTEG Miami LLC v. School Board of Palm Beach County at 3:00 p.m. in Thurber Conference Room A

This is a closed attorney/client session to discuss pending litigation in the case INTEG Miami LLC v. School Board of Palm Beach County. The board is not expected to take any public votes other than adjourning. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed attorney/client session on lawsuit Case No. 50-2024-CA-006041-XXXA-MB

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

The Palm Beach County School Board will meet in closed session to discuss a security system plan. The agenda includes only this closed session item and procedural call to order and adjournment; no public decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session for security system plan

2. 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, with no public discussion or action items. The agenda consists solely of procedural steps: call to order, closed session, and adjournment.

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

This is a workshop retreat for the School District of Palm Beach County Board, not a regular business meeting. The board and superintendent will participate in a facilitated session on board governance led by attorney David M. Delaney. No votes on policy, contracts, or budget items are scheduled.

• Board leadership/workshop retreat at Palm Beach State College, Lake Worth Campus, 4200 Congress Avenue, at 1:00 p.m.
• Facilitated presentation on board governance by David M. Delaney of Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman

The Board participated in a leadership retreat focused on parliamentary procedure, Sunshine Law compliance, and the respective roles of the Board and the Superintendent. The session included discussions on public comment policies and ethics reminders. No formal votes or policy changes were decided during the meeting.

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

The School District of Palm Beach County is reviewing budget amendments for September 2024 and final FY 2024 adjustments. The Board is also considering urgent additions to the agenda regarding personnel addendums and salary increases to ensure timely payroll processing.

• Budget amendments for September 2024 including a $13.2 million increase for charter school capital outlay
• Modifications to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
• 2025 salary increases for the AESOP employee group
• Personnel addendum to allow employees to begin new positions
• Travel requests for Board members Savietto, Lane, and Branch to attend the Florida School Board Association conference

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the full consent agenda. The consent agenda included budget amendments, facility renovations, personnel actions, and various vendor contracts. Several items were added to the agenda for good cause, including board member travel and payroll-related salary modifications.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendments and personnel actions (7-0)
• Approved facility renovations for Crestwood Middle School and Lake Worth High School
• Approved design and construction management services for Palm Beach Central High School
• Approved adoption of policies for K-12 Virtual Education, Progressive Discipline, and School Safety
• Approved interlocal agreements for mutual use of recreational facilities with Belle Glade and Royal Palm Beach
• Approved data sharing agreements with Ohio State University and Wilson Language Training Corporation
• Approved various purchasing bids for paint, HVAC services, and bread products

1. SPECIAL MEETING FOR BOARD REORGANIZATION at 3 p.m. in the Board Room

The School District of Palm Beach County held a special reorganization meeting to swear in newly-elected board member Virginia Savietto, elect a board chair and vice chair, approve 2025 regular meeting dates, adopt committee assignments, and appoint a business community representative to the Value Adjustment Board. All actions were unanimously approved by the board.

• Swearing-in of new board member Virginia Savietto
• Election of board chair and vice chair
• Approval of proposed 2025 regular board meeting dates
• Approval of school board committee assignments for 2025
• Appointment of Inella Odom-Williams as Business Community Representative and Darnell Gardener as alternate to the Value Adjustment Board

The School Board held a reorganization meeting to elect leadership and appoint representatives for 2025. The board approved the 2025 meeting schedule and various committee assignments.

• Elected Karen Brill as School Board Chair (7-0)
• Elected Marcia Andrews as School Board Vice Chair (5-2)
• Approved proposed dates for 2025 Regular Board Meetings (7-0)
• Authorized Board Chair and Superintendent to execute reorganization documents for the Florida Department of Education (7-0)
• Appointed Karen Brill to represent the Board on the Children's Services Council (5-2)
• Approved 2025 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)

5. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Board Room

The School Board of Palm Beach County is reviewing several consent agenda items. These include the ratification of advisory committee members, travel approval for Board Chair Karen Brill, and recommendations for employee terminations.

• Ratification of membership lists for the Construction Oversight & Review Committee and District Diversity & Equity Committee
• Approval of $1,755.00 in travel expenses for Board Chair Karen Brill to attend the FSBA Annual Joint Conference
• Termination of employment for Robert Glatt effective December 5, 2024
• Termination of employment for Tania Hajjar effective December 5, 2024
• Personnel agenda involving 12 transactions with a net financial impact of $192,638

The Board approved the 2024-2026 School Health Services Plan and authorized rejoining the Florida School Boards Association, Inc. Additionally, the Board approved school improvement plans for two charter schools and adopted several technology and student progression policies.

• Approved 2024-2026 School Health Services Plan (6-0)
• Approved rejoining the Florida School Boards Association, Inc. (5-1)
• Approved University Prep Academy Charter School Improvement Plan (6-0)
• Approved Somerset Academy Wellington Charter High School Improvement Plan (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including personnel actions and policy adoptions (7-0)
• Adopted Policy 2.37 Summer School
• Adopted Policy 8.01 Student Progression Plans
• Repealed policies regarding International Student Exchange, Multiple Diplomas, Commencement Exercises, Volunteer Community Service, and Early Admission

4. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Session in the Board Room

The School Board will hold a workshop to discuss the 2025 legislative platform and proposed changes to several district policies regarding child abuse reporting, instructional materials, and alternative education.

• 2025 Palm Beach County School Board Legislative Platform Development
• Policy 5.30 Reporting Child Abuse, Abandonment, or Neglect
• Policy 8.13 Dropout Prevention/Alternative Education/Juvenile Justice/Youth Services Program
• Policy 8.1205 Objection Procedures for Instructional Materials
• Policy 8.122 Textbook & Instructional Materials

The Board held a workshop to develop its 2025 legislative platform, focusing on teacher pay, school safety, and technical education. The session included a review of the Inspector General's FY2024 report and presentations on proposed policy revisions. No formal votes were taken on the legislative priorities or policy changes.

• Discussed 2025 legislative priorities including funding for ELL children and technical programs
• Reviewed Inspector General Office Annual Report FY2024
• Reviewed proposed changes to Policy 5.30 (Reporting Child Abuse, Abandonment, or Neglect)
• Reviewed proposed changes to Policy 5.82 (Teen Dating Violence or Abuse)
• Reviewed proposed revisions to Policy 8.13 (Dropout Prevention/Alternative Education/Juvenile Justice/Youth Services Program)
• Reviewed proposed revisions to Policy 8.122 (Textbook & Instructional Materials) and Policy 8.1205 (Objection Procedures)
• Approved motion to adjourn (7-0)

2. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS immediately following Impasse Between PBA v. SBPBC

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special meeting for expulsions immediately following an impasse between the PBA and SBPBC. The board approved consent agenda items to expel three students (24/25-X-010, 24/25-X-012, 24/25-X-013) for one calendar year from the date of their offenses. Two of the students may re-enroll on January 7, 2025, if conditions specified in the final orders are met. The meeting also included procedural items such as call to order, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Expulsion of Student 24/25-X-010 for one year, possible re-enrollment Jan 7, 2025
• Expulsion of Student 24/25-X-012 for one year, possible re-enrollment Jan 7, 2025
• Expulsion of Student 24/25-X-013 for one year with no re-enrollment condition noted
• Approval of consent agenda containing three expulsion cases
• Meeting held immediately following impasse between PBA and SBPBC

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included the expulsion of three students. No other new business was conducted during the special meeting.

• Approved expulsion of Student 24/25-X-010 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 24/25-X-012 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 24/25-X-013 (7-0)

3. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Special Meeting for Expulsions in Thurber Conf. Room A

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a closed risk management session immediately following a special meeting for expulsions. The session was closed to the public and included only procedural items: call to order, board discussion, and adjournment. No decisions or public business were conducted.

• Meeting is a closed session under risk management exemption.
• No votes, proposals, or public hearings on the agenda.

The board held a closed risk management session on November 6, 2024. The minutes record no substantive decisions, motions, or votes.

1. IMPASSE BETWEEN PALM BEACH COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION, INC. V. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY at 1:00 p.m. in the Board Room

The board held an impasse hearing with the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association and voted on several disputed issues. It rejected a magistrate's recommendation to allow officers to carry 60 hours of compensatory time into the next year, while approving a 7.5% salary increase, a new $1,000 supplement for the Training Unit, a 5% supplement increase, and supplemental pay for detectives and emergency services officers. The board authorized drafting an agreement incorporating resolved and rejected items.

• Rejected magistrate's recommendation on Article 17(b)-(i): officers may not carry 60 hours of compensatory time to next year (6-1 vote)
• Approved superintendent's rejection of Article 20.3: supplemental pay for detectives, Emergency Services unit, and Field Training (unanimous)
• Approved new $1,000 supplement for Training Unit under Article 20.3 (unanimous)
• Approved 7.5% salary schedule increase for officers under Article 20.5 (unanimous)
• Approved 5% increase to supplement under Article 20.9 (6-1 vote)

The Board voted on several rejections of a Special Magistrate's recommended decisions regarding police officer pay and benefits. Most motions granted the Superintendent's rejections, though one request for supplemental pay was upheld. The Board authorized the drafting of a final agreement based on these resolutions.

• Granted rejection of allowing officers to carry 60 hours of compensatory time (6-1)
• Granted rejection of compensating officers at overtime rate for extra duty (7-0)
• Denied rejection of supplemental pay for detectives, ESU, and Field Training (7-0)
• Granted rejection of $1,000 new supplement for Training Unit (7-0)
• Granted rejection of 7.5% increase to officer salary schedule (7-0)
• Granted rejection of 5% increase to West Area supplement (6-1)
• Authorized parties to draft an agreement based on the hearing resolutions (7-0)

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

The School District of Palm Beach County held a regular board meeting to approve minutes from previous October sessions and recognize student and staff achievements. The board also added a personnel addendum to the agenda to expedite employee placements.

• Approval of minutes from October 2, 2024, meetings regarding expulsions, workshops, and school safety
• Addition of Personnel Addendum P2 to the agenda
• Recognition of John I. Leonard High School student Angelica Mejia as a 2024 Bezos Scholar
• Recognition of Educational Media Association award recipients, including Michelle Martello of Diamond View Elementary School

The Board approved the meeting agenda and minutes from four separate October 2, 2024 meetings. The session included comments from board members and the superintendent regarding school showcases and upcoming elections. A large number of items were listed on the consent agenda for action, though specific vote outcomes for the consent items were not recorded in the provided text.

• Approved minutes for Oct 2 Special Meeting for Expulsions (7-0)
• Approved minutes for Oct 2 Workshop (7-0)
• Approved minutes for Oct 2 Special Meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes for Oct 2 Special Meeting School Safety and Security - FSSAT Findings (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)

1. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED)

The Palm Beach School Board met in a closed risk management session on October 23, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural items—call to order, the closed session itself, and adjournment—with no substantive public business discussed.

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

4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Board Room

The School Board is meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and various consent items. The Board is specifically considering a project to establish a Ben Carson Reading Room at Timber Trace Elementary supported by the Ballenisles Charities Foundation.

• Proposed Ben Carson Reading Room at Timber Trace Elementary
• Ratification of membership lists for the Construction Oversight & Review Committee and District Diversity & Equity Committee
• Travel expenses of $1,855.00 for Board Member Edwin Ferguson to attend a conference in Tampa
• Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County and Florida Department of Health to use school facilities as Points of Dispensing during emergencies

The Board approved the school calendars for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. It also approved a contract to establish a Ben Carson Reading Room at Timber Trace Elementary. Additionally, the Board passed a consent agenda including substitute teacher wage increases.

• Approved 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 School Calendars (5-2)
• Approved contract for Ben Carson Reading Room at Timber Trace Elementary (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including substitute teacher hourly wage increases (7-0)
• Approved minutes for seven previous meetings held September 4 and September 18, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

3. WORKSHOP immediately following closed sessions in the Board Room

The School Board will hold a workshop to hear the Education Foundation's annual report, review instructional outcomes for the 2023-2024 school year, and discuss Policy 3.285, which establishes a process for teachers to request a Special Magistrate to resolve instructional directive disputes. No votes or decisions are expected; the meeting is for discussion and information.

• Education Foundation of Palm Beach County annual report on services provided in 2024
• FY24 Instructional Review of the 2023-2024 school year
• Discussion of Policy 3.285: Teacher's Request for Special Magistrate dispute resolution process

The Board held a workshop to review the Education Foundation's annual report and the FY24 instructional review, including district grade scales and student performance. The Board also received a presentation on Policy 3.285 regarding teacher requests for special magistrates. No formal votes were taken on the workshop items.

• Reviewed Education Foundation of Palm Beach County Annual Report
• Reviewed FY24 Instructional Review and district grade scales
• Discussed Policy 3.285 Teacher's Request for Special Magistrate
• Approved motion to adjourn (7-0)

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

The School Board held a special meeting to receive the Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool (FSSAT) findings summary for all public schools. The Board voted unanimously to accept the findings and authorize the district to implement proposed recommendations to improve school safety and security.

• Presentation of Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool (FSSAT) findings summary
• Action item to accept FSSAT findings and authorize implementation of recommendations
• Motion passed 7-0 accepting the findings and directing the district to act
• Public comment opportunity via blue cards and written submissions

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.

• Accepted FSSAT Findings Summary and authorized implementation of recommendations (7-0)

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

The School District of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to review and vote on student expulsions. The board considered recommendations to expel five students for violations of School Board Policy 5.1814.

• Expulsion of Student 23/24-X-040 for one calendar year
• Expulsion of Student 24/25-X-002 for one calendar year
• Expulsion of Student 24/25-X-003 for one calendar year
• Expulsion of Student 24/25-X-005 for one calendar year
• Expulsion of Student 24/25-X-006 for one calendar year

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

• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-040
• Approved expulsion of Student 24/25-X-002
• Approved expulsion of Student 24/25-X-003
• Approved expulsion of Student 24/25-X-005
• Approved expulsion of Student 24/25-X-006

2. CANCELED - RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Special Meeting for Expulsions in the Thurber Conference Room A

This meeting was canceled and did not occur. The agenda consisted only of a closed risk management session that was not held. It was a procedural item with no substantive business.

• Meeting canceled

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

The School Board will vote on consent agenda items including a $117,883 agreement with Prevention Partnerships for Children to co-fund a BRIDGES position at 11 elementary schools, data sharing agreements with the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County for evaluating AmeriCorps tutors, and ratification of advisory committee membership. The meeting also includes public comment, committee reports, and a personnel addendum added by the chairman.

• Ratify membership list of Advisory Boundary Committee
• $117,883 MOA with Prevention Partnerships for Children for BRIDGES position at 11 elementary schools (Lake Park, Highland, Belle Glade, Galaxy, South Grade, Palm Springs, Northmore, Pahokee, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, Roosevelt, Pleasant City)
• Data sharing agreement with Literacy Coalition for AmeriCorps tutor evaluation (no financial impact, through June 2025)
• Data sharing agreement with Literacy Coalition for long-term evaluation (no financial impact, through June 2030)
• Chairman adds P2 Personnel Addendum for new positions

The Board approved the Superintendent's annual evaluation and a comprehensive consent agenda including various facility renovations, personnel actions, and purchasing contracts. The Board also issued proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month, National PTA Membership Month, and Suicide Prevention Month.

• Approved Superintendent's Annual Evaluation (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including facility renovations at Loxahatchee Groves ES and Manatee Elementary (6-0)
• Approved 2025 Uniform Statewide Assessment Calendar (6-0)
• Approved personnel disciplinary action for Gerald Marston (6-0)
• Approved transportation contract for Inlet Grove Community High School 2024-2025 (6-0)
• Proclaimed September 15 – October 15, 2024 as Hispanic Heritage Month (6-0)
• Proclaimed September 2024 as National PTA Membership Month (6-0)
• Proclaimed September 2024 as Suicide Prevention Month (6-0)

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

This meeting was a closed risk management session for the Palm Beach School Board that has been cancelled. It includes only procedural items (call to order, board session, adjourn) with no substantive decisions or discussions.

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

The School District of Palm Beach County Board holds a special meeting on September 4, 2024, to consider expulsions. The primary action is a vote on whether to modify the one-year expulsion requirement for student 23/24-X-052, assigning the student to a disciplinary program. The meeting includes a closed session for public speakers, but voting occurs publicly.

• Consent Agenda includes EXP1: Modification of expulsion for student 23/24-X-052, recommended by superintendent
• Board approved the agenda and later the consent agenda unanimously (7-0) after motions
• Meeting is a special session focused solely on expulsion cases
• Public speakers are heard in closed session, with board voting in open session
• No financial impact reported for the expulsion item

The School District of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to address student expulsions. The board approved the expulsion of Student 23/24-X-052 via the consent agenda.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-052 (7-0)

5. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Board Room

The Palm Beach County School Board will consider final FY2024 budget amendments, including a General Fund budget of $2,909,452,309. The board also votes on a charter school name change from Potentials Charter School to Bodwell Academy and denial of a new American Academy charter application. The meeting includes approval of minutes from previous sessions.

• Final FY2024 budget amendments: General Fund $2,909,452,309, Debt Service $401,041,739, Capital Projects $2,005,436,004, Special Revenue $214,175,435, ESSER $203,917,977, Internal Service $593,251,796
• Potentials Charter School proposed name change to Bodwell Academy via second amendment to charter contract
• Denial of American Academy's application to open a new charter school in Palm Beach County
• Approval of minutes from seven prior meetings (August 14 special meeting for expulsions, risk management session, executive session, workshop, special meeting; August 21 risk management session and regular board meeting)

The Board approved a comprehensive consent agenda including budget amendments, charter school changes, and several student conduct policies. The Board also approved the General Counsel's annual evaluation. A vote to rejoin the Florida School Boards Association was postponed to November 6, 2024.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Final 2024 Budget Amendments (7-0)
• Approved name change for Potentials Charter School to Bodwell Academy (7-0)
• Approved denial of new application for American Academy (7-0)
• Adopted Student Code of Conduct policies for Elementary and Secondary students (7-0)
• Adopted Zero Tolerance and Severe Incident Assignment policies (7-0)
• Approved General Counsel's Annual Evaluation (7-0)
• Postponed vote on Florida School Boards Association membership until November 6, 2024 (6-1)
• Approved minutes from seven meetings held on August 14 and August 21, 2024 (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 and receive presentations on several policy updates and proposals. Items include revisions to school police safety policies, a new K-12 virtual education policy, a progressive discipline framework for employees, alternative education pathways, and proposed calendars for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Proposed changes to school police policies 2.38 (Crisis Response), 2.3817 (Security), and 2.3818 (Safety Requirements)
• Revision of Policy 5.017 on K-12 Virtual Education, consolidating attendance requirements
• Policy 3.03 on Progressive Discipline for non-union employees
• Alternative education pathways overview
• Proposed school calendars for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027

The Board conducted a workshop to review proposed revisions to policies regarding board officers, virtual education, school police, and progressive discipline. Members also discussed alternative education performance and proposed school calendars for 2025-2027. No formal votes were taken on the policy or calendar proposals.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

6. FINAL BUDGET ADOPTION MEETING AT 5:05 P.M.

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a final budget adoption meeting. They adopted a resolution certifying a total millage rate of 6.314 mills that raises $2,158,888,421 in local revenue, and adopted the final district summary budget of $5,661,410,671 for FY 2025. A CFO report and public comment were also on the agenda.

• Adopted resolution levying 6.314 mills (3.054 required local effort, 0.012 prior period adjustment, 0.748 discretionary operating, 1.500 local capital improvement, 1.000 additional operating) raising $2,158,888,421; millage is 3.55% above rolled-back rate
• Adopted final FY2025 district budget totaling $5,661,410,671 across all funds (general fund $3.08B, capital projects $2.20B, debt service $381M, etc.)
• Heard CFO presentation on the budget
• Public comment period with sign-up by noon and written comments accepted

The School Board of Palm Beach County approved the final District Summary Budget for fiscal year 2025. The board also certified the millage rates to be levied for the upcoming year.

• Approved resolution certifying a total millage rate of 6.314 mils to raise $2,158,888,421 in local revenue (7-0)
• Approved FY 2025 District Summary Budget of $5,661,410,671 (6-1)

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

This is a closed session of the Palm Beach County School Board to discuss a security system plan. The agenda includes a call to order, the closed session, and adjournment; no public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session to discuss a security system plan

The Board met in a closed session to discuss the security system plan. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes from this session.

2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Special Meeting for Expulsions in Thurber Conference Room A

The Palm Beach School Board convened a closed risk management session on September 4, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate for the call to order and adjournment.

The meeting was called to order at 2:02 PM and adjourned at 2:17 PM. The minutes record no substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions.

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

The School District of Palm Beach County Board will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda items including approval of clinical agreements with My Way Pediatrics, Hitesh Kapupara P.A., and Morselife Health System for student clinical experiences. The board will also recognize Santaluces Community High School cybersecurity academy students who completed paid internships. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as minutes approval and public comment.

• Clinical agreements with My Way Pediatrics LLC, Hitesh Kapupara P.A., and Morselife Health System (effective through June 30, 2029)
• Personnel addendum (P2) added for good cause
• Recognition of Santaluces Community High School cybersecurity interns
• Audit Committee and Construction Oversight Review Committee reports
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The Board approved the meeting agenda and a comprehensive consent agenda containing numerous clinical agreements, facility contracts, and purchasing items. A personnel addendum was also approved to allow employees to begin new positions. Frank Barbieri was appointed Vice Chair for the meeting.

• Appointed Frank Barbieri as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including clinical agreements, facility renovations, and purchasing items (6-0)
• Approved P2 Personnel Addendum (6-0)

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

This agenda is entirely procedural: the Palm Beach School Board convened a closed risk management session with no public business discussed or decided.

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

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

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate: a closed risk management session of the Palm Beach County School Board. No public discussion or decisions are scheduled; the session is closed to the public.

The board conducted a closed risk management session on August 14, 2024. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken during the meeting.

5. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Board Room

This special meeting will consider approval of minutes from previous meetings, add two items (alternate VAB appointment and personnel agenda), and vote on consent agenda items including board member travel and two agreements transferring nursing services from the Florida Department of Health to the Health Care District at Glades Central HS, Carver MS, and Atlantic Community HS with a combined financial impact of $571,646.

• Alternate appointment to Value Adjustment Board (BD2)
• Board member Marcia Andrews travel to Dallas, TX, estimated $700 (BRD1)
• 3rd addendum with Health Care District for RNs at three schools, $285,823 (CEW1)
• Agreement with FL Dept of Health to transfer nursing services, $285,823 (CEW2)

The Board ratified the appointment of Frank Barbieri to the Value Adjustment Board for an August 13 meeting. The Board also approved the personnel agenda and several previous meeting minutes.

• Ratified Frank Barbieri as alternate member to Value Adjustment Board (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including travel and health agreements (5-0)
• Approved July 31, 2024 Risk Management Session minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 31, 2024 Workshop minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 31, 2024 Special Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 31, 2024 Tentative Budget Adoption Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

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

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special meeting on August 14, 2024, to consider student expulsion cases. The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included three actions: expulsion of two students for one year and a modification of the expulsion requirement for a third student.

• Expulsion of Student 23/24-X-038 for one year from the regular school program.
• Expulsion of Student 23/24-X-046 for one year from the regular school program.
• Modification of the expulsion requirement for Student 23/24-X-051, assigning the student to a disciplinary program.

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included the expulsion of three students. Frank Barbieri was appointed as Vice Chair for the day's meetings.

• Appointed Frank Barbieri as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-038 (5-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-046 (5-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-051 (5-0)

4. WORKSHOP immediately following closed sessions in the Board Room

This is a workshop meeting of the School District of Palm Beach County Board. The board will discuss proposed changes to student progression and graduation policies, revisions to the summer school policy, updates to several IT policies (including acceptable use and information security), and the General Counsel's annual evaluation. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and information session only.

• Review of required and recommended changes to Policy 8.01 – Student Progression Plans (promotion, placement, graduation)
• Workshop on proposed changes to IT policies: 2.50 (Third Party Use of Technology), 2.501 (Information Security Access Control), 3.29 (Employee Acceptable Use), 8.123 (Student Acceptable Use)
• Revision of Policy 2.37 – Summer School to remove forms no longer in use
• General Counsel's annual evaluation presentation and Office of General Counsel Annual Report

The Board conducted a workshop to review the General Counsel's annual report and proposed revisions to IT, summer school, and student progression policies. No formal votes were taken on the workshop items; the only decided action was the adjournment of the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

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

This agenda is purely procedural: the Palm Beach School Board convenes a closed executive session with no public discussion or decisions. The session is immediately followed by adjournment.

The meeting was called to order at 2:36 PM and adjourned at 2:55 PM. The minutes record no substantive decisions, approvals, or denials.

3. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Board Room

The School District of Palm Beach County is holding a special meeting to approve minutes from previous sessions and review a personnel agenda. The board is also considering travel reimbursement requests for several board members attending conferences in Texas and Oregon.

• Approval of minutes for July 17, 2024, meetings regarding book removals and Savannah Henry v. SBPBC
• Addition of P3 Personnel Agenda to the meeting
• Travel request for Erica Whitfield to Dallas, TX: $3,825.00
• Travel request for Edwin Ferguson to Dallas, TX: $4,675.00
• Travel requests for Alexandria Ayala to Dallas, TX ($3,000.00) and Portland, OR ($2,814.00)

The Board approved the Personnel Agenda and a Consent Agenda containing several charter school contracts and a capital plan. Members also approved the minutes from three July 17 meetings and discussed onboarding processes for new board members.

• Approved Personnel Agenda (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including charter contracts for The Learning Center, Palm Beach Preparatory, Quantum, Worthington, and The Learning Academy (4-0)
• Approved FY 2025-2036 Capital Plan (4-0)
• Approved settlement agreement for Henry v. SBPBC (4-0)
• Approved Master Affiliation Agreement with Florida Atlantic University (4-0)
• Approved minutes for July 17 Special Meeting for Removal/Objections to Books (4-0)
• Approved minutes for July 17 A/C Session re: Savannah Henry v. SBPBC (4-0)
• Approved minutes for July 17 Regular School Board Meeting (4-0)

2. WORKSHOP immediately following closed sessions in the Board Room

The Palm Beach County School Board holds a workshop to discuss proposed revisions to several district policies, including rules for volunteers in schools, technology advisory committees, wireless and website terms of use, data loss prevention, and student wireless communication devices. No votes are taken; the board is gathering information and feedback.

• Proposed changes to Policy 2.53 Volunteers in Public Schools
• Revisions to Policy 1.096 Technology Advisory Committee to reflect advisory title and state/federal rules
• Policy 2.502 Terms of Use for district wireless and website access requiring user acceptance
• Policy 2.504 Data Loss Prevention establishing a data classification framework
• Policy 5.183 Wireless Communication Devices updated to comply with HB 379 banning devices during instructional time

The Board conducted a workshop to review proposed revisions to the Volunteers in Public Schools policy and several IT-related policies. No formal votes were taken on the policy changes; the only decided action was to adjourn the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

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

The School District of Palm Beach County held a tentative budget adoption meeting. The board approved a resolution adopting a tentative millage rate of 6.314 mills for FY 2025, which will generate $2.16 billion in local tax revenue. It also adopted a tentative district budget of $5.56 billion for all funds. Both items passed unanimously with votes from the four board members present.

• Adopted tentative millage rate of 6.314 mills, up from the rolled-back rate of 6.0973 mills, a 3.55% increase
• Approved tentative total budget of $5,558,195,558 for FY 2025, including General Fund of $3,079,522,332 and Capital Projects of $2,213,330,181
• Heard a report from the Budget Advisory Committee Vice-Chairwoman Lori Bonino
• Received a CFO presentation on the tentative budget
• Resolution adopts millage breakdown: 3.054 mills Required Local Effort, 0.748 mills Discretionary Operating, 1.500 mills Local Capital Improvement, 1.000 mills Additional Operating

The School District of Palm Beach County approved a tentative budget and millage rates for fiscal year 2025. The budget total is set at $5,558,195,558.

• Adopted tentative millage levy of 6.314 mills for FY 2025 (4-0)
• Adopted tentative FY 2025 District summary budget of $5,558,195,558 (4-0)

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

The Palm Beach County School Board is meeting in a closed risk management session at 2 p.m. on July 31, 2024. No public business or decisions are listed on the agenda; the session is procedural only.

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

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

The board will vote on approving minutes from several June 2024 meetings, including special meetings, closed sessions, and a regular meeting. The chair added a personnel addendum (P2) for employee placements, and a recognition presentation on Cambridge implementation was withdrawn. The meeting also includes public comment procedures.

• Approve minutes from June 5 Special Meeting for Expulsions, Attorney/Client Session, Risk Management Session, Executive Session, Workshop, and Special Meeting
• Approve minutes from June 12 Attorney/Client Session, Risk Management Session, and Regular Board Meeting
• Addition of Personnel Addendum P2 for employee placements
• Withdrawal of COM1 recognition: District named Model for Equity and Excellence in Cambridge Implementation
• Public comment sign-up deadlines and procedures

The Board approved the agenda and several sets of meeting minutes from June 2024. It passed a posthumous proclamation for Edmund J. Duhy, Jr. and processed a wide range of consent agenda items including facility renovations, budget amendments, and personnel actions.

• Approved minutes for six meetings held on June 5, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved minutes for three meetings held on June 12, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved Posthumous Proclamation for Edmund J. Duhy, Jr. (7-0)
• Approved May 2024 Budget Amendments (Consent)
• Approved FY25 Tentative District Budget advertisement (Consent)
• Approved facility renovations for Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School, Chuck Shaw Technical Education Center, Jupiter Middle School, and Lake Worth High School (Consent)
• Approved roof replacement bid for Christa McAuliffe Middle School (Consent)

1. SPECIAL MEETING for REMOVAL/OBJECTIONS TO BOOKS at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special meeting on July 17, 2024, to consider an appeal from a resident who objected to books at Park Vista Community High School. The board voted unanimously to deny the appeal, keeping the challenged books in their current status. The meeting also included approval of the consent agenda and procedural items.

• Board voted 7-0 to deny appeal to remove books challenged by a resident at Park Vista Community High School
• Action followed a process under Policy 8.1205, with objections denied by the principal and superintendent before the board appeal
• General Counsel authorized to provide notice of the board's decision to the complainant

The Board voted to maintain the current status of challenged books in Palm Beach County Schools. The Board denied the appeal of the denial of objections raised by a challenger based on the Superintendent's April 24, 2024 letter, Policy 8.1205, and Florida Statute Section 1006.28.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Denied the appeal of the denial of objections to challenged books (7-0)

2. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Savannah Henry v. SBPBC immediatey following Special Meeting for Removal/Objection to Books in the Board Room and Thurber Conference Room A

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a closed attorney/client session to discuss the pending lawsuit Savannah Henry v. The School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 50-2023-CA-015185). The meeting is procedural: it opens in public, then closes for the session, and adjourns by vote. No public decisions or policy changes are on the agenda.

• Closed attorney/client session regarding Savannah Henry v. Palm Beach County School Board, Case No. 50-2023-CA-015185

The Board conducted a closed attorney-client session regarding the case Savannah Henry v. Palm Beach County School Board (Case No. 50-2023-CA-015185). No substantive decisions or votes on the case were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

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

The School Board of Palm Beach County will consider several consent agenda items at its regular meeting, including budget amendments for April 2024. The most significant item is a $53.2 million increase to the Capital Projects Fund for the new West Acreage Area Elementary School. Other items include approval of the 2024 Comprehensive Safety Inspection Report and a data-sharing agreement with Age of Learning, Inc.

• Budget amendments totaling $53,292,672 for Capital Projects Fund, primarily for new West Acreage Area ES construction
• Approval of the 2024 Comprehensive Safety Inspection Report, citing 1,525 citations (2% decrease from 2023)
• Ratification of membership list for the District Diversity & Equity Committee
• Data Sharing Agreement with Age of Learning, Inc. for educational data use
• Personnel Addendum added by Chairman for good cause

The Board approved the meeting agenda and a comprehensive consent agenda. The consent agenda included numerous personnel actions, facility renovations, and various service and software contracts.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including April 2024 Budget Amendments
• Approved facility renovations for Olympic Heights High School and Starlight Cove Elementary School
• Approved naming of the William T. Dwyer High School weight room as James Daniel Memorial Weight Room
• Approved adoption of ADA/ADAAA Employment Rights and Accommodations policy
• Approved adoption of Resignation and Termination of Employment policy
• Approved repeal and adoption of Performance Pay for School Administrators and Instructional Personnel policy
• Approved various purchasing agreements for software, custodial services, and student transportation

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

This meeting is a closed risk management session with no public business discussed. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, the closed session, and adjournment.

• No public agenda items; session is closed to the public.

The board held a closed Risk Management Session on June 12, 2024. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken during the meeting.

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Savannah Henry v. SBPBC at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room and Thurber Conference Room A

The School District of Palm Beach County held a closed attorney/client session to discuss the lawsuit Savannah Henry v. SBPBC (Case No. 50-2023-CA-015185). The meeting was primarily procedural, with only a call to order and adjournment open to the public. No votes or decisions were reported from the closed session.

• Closed session re: Savannah Henry v. Palm Beach County School Board, Case No. 50-2023-CA-015185
• Judge Gregory M. Keyser, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit
• Meeting opened and closed in public, but session was closed

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

The School District of Palm Beach County is reviewing expulsion recommendations for seven students following violations of School Board Policy 5.1814. The board is deciding on one-year expulsions and potential modifications for specific students.

• Recommended one-year expulsion for students 23/24-X-034, 23/24-X-035, 23/24-X-039, 23/24-X-041, and 23/24-X-042
• Recommended modification of one-year expulsion for student 23/24-X-043
• Recommended modification of one-year expulsion for student 23/24-X-044
• Proposed re-enrollment date of January 7, 2025 for students 23/24-X-034 and 23/24-X-039

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

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-034 (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-035 (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-039 (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-041 (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-042 (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-043 (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-044 (6-0)

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

The Palm Beach School Board convened for a closed executive session on June 5, 2024. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a closed meeting.

• Risk Management Session

The board held a closed executive session on June 5, 2024. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken during the meeting.

6. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Board Room

The School Board is reviewing several items on the consent agenda regarding charter schools. These include a consolidation of two schools into Potentials Charter School, a program renewal for Somerset Academy Wellington K-8, and a new application for Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy Middle School.

• Consolidation of Seagull Academy for Independent Living (SAIL) and Pot tentials Charter School
• Program Renewal for Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 Charter School ($4,409,057.52 annual impact)
• New application for Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy Middle School ($1,928,874.00 annual impact)
• Approval of May 2024 meeting minutes
• Addition of Personnel Addendum to the agenda

The Board approved a service agreement with Teach For America for the Alumni Placement Program and Ignite Fellowship. The Consent Agenda was passed, which included several charter school renewals, new applications, and policy updates. Personnel agendas and addendums were also approved.

• Approved Teach For America Alumni Referral Services Agreement and Ignite Fellowship (6-0)
• Approved Personnel Addendum P3 (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including charter renewals for Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 and The Learning Academy PK-12 (6-0)
• Approved new charter application for Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy Middle School (6-0)
• Approved middle grades expansion for Quantum High School and Worthington High School (6-0)
• Approved consolidation of charters for The Arc of Palm Beach County, Inc. (6-0)
• Adopted policies for Crisis Response Planning and School Campus and District Facility Security (6-0)
• Approved minutes from May 1 and May 8, 2024 meetings (6-0)

5. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Sessions in the Board Room

The Board is conducting a series of presentations and discussions regarding the FY25 budget development and the district's strategic plan. Members will also review preliminary results for new school bell schedules and proposed changes to student conduct policies.

• FY25 Budget Workshop regarding state revenue forecasts and budget development
• Discussion on new school start times to comply with laws requiring middle schools to start after 8:00 am and high schools after 8:30 am by July 1, 2026
• Proposed changes to Policy 5.1814 Zero Tolerance and Policy 5.1817 Severe Incident Assignment
• Proposed changes to Policies 5.1812 and 5.1813 Elementary and Secondary Student Code of Conduct
• Strategic Plan annual update highlighting the second year of implementation

The Board reviewed presentations regarding the FY25 budget, the Strategic Plan annual update, and proposed school start times. No formal votes were taken on the workshop items; the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

2. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Ernesto Lontoc v. Palm Beach County School Board immediately following Special Meeting for Expulsions

The School District of Palm Beach County held a closed attorney/client session. The meeting focused on the case Ernesto Lontoc v. Palm Beach County School Board (Case No. 9:23-CV-81196-DMM).

• Closed session regarding Case No. 9:23-CV-81196-DMM in the United States District Court Southern District of Florida

The School Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding the case Ernesto Lontoc v. Palm Beach County School Board. No substantive decisions or outcomes were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

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

The Palm Beach School Board convened a closed session for risk management on June 5, 2024. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for the call to order and adjournment.

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

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

This regular board meeting includes recognitions of award winners and scholarship recipients. The superintendent is withdrawing an item authorizing $110,430.99 for HVAC upgrades at Grove Park Elementary. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and add two items for good cause: a proclamation for the Dwyer Awards and a personnel addendum.

• Withdrawal of $110,430.99 construction contingency for Grove Park Elementary HVAC modernization (FC3)
• Recognition of School Counselor and Site-Based Administrator of the Year winners
• Recognition of 15 Andrea Peppers Scholarship recipients
• Recognition of National Academic Games Tournament winners
• Addition of COM14: 40th Anniversary of the Dwyer Awards Proclamation

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

This meeting was canceled. The only agenda item was a closed risk management session, which did not occur. The agenda contains only procedural items.

• Canceled - Risk Management Session (closed) no longer taking place

3. WORKSHOP immediately following closed sessions in the Board Room

The School District of Palm Beach County is holding a workshop to discuss highlights from the 2024 Florida Legislative Regular Session. The board is also reviewing proposed changes to policies regarding School Advisory Councils and student attendance.

• Presentation of 2024 Florida Legislative Regular Session highlights
• Proposed changes to Policy 2.09 School Advisory Council
• Proposed changes to Policy 5.09 Attendance, Absenteeism and Truancy
• Proposed repeal of Policy 5.094 Violation of Attendance Requirements for the Learnfare Program

The Board held a workshop to review the 2024 legislative session report, including K-12 policy changes and budget highlights. Members discussed proposed revisions to Policy 2.09 regarding School Advisory Councils and updates to attendance and truancy policies. No formal votes were taken on the policy revisions or legislative reports.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

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

The school board held a special meeting for expulsions, hearing speakers in closed session before voting on three expulsion cases. The board approved a consent agenda to expel two students for one calendar year and to modify the expulsion requirement for a third student, assigning them to a disciplinary program.

• Expulsion of Student 23/24-X-030 for one year
• Expulsion of Student 23/24-X-033 for one year
• Modification of expulsion requirement for Student 23/24-X-036
• Board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda

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 three students.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-030 (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-033 (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-036 (6-0)

2. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: D.C., Individually and on Behalf of J.C., an Incapacitated Adult v. The School Board Of Palm Beach County, Florida

The School Board of Palm Beach County convened a closed attorney/client session to discuss pending litigation in the case of D.C., Individually and on Behalf of J.C., an Incapacitated Adult v. The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida. The session was attended by all board members and legal counsel. The meeting opened and closed in public, with the board voting unanimously to adjourn.

• Closed session held for case D.C. v. School Board, Case No. 9:24-cv-80429 (U.S. Southern District, West Palm Beach)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously by all board members

The Board conducted a closed attorney-client session regarding the case D.C., Individually and on Behalf of J.C., v. The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida. The minutes do not record any substantive decisions or outcomes from the session.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Board Room

The School Board is meeting to approve minutes from prior closed sessions and consider a consent agenda. Key items include a consultant agreement with Cornerstone Solutions Florida, LLC for up to $495,000 to manage community outreach and media for a school operations referendum, board member travel expenses, a personnel agenda with five transactions, and development of a policy on ADA employment accommodations.

• Approve consultant agreement with Cornerstone Solutions Florida, LLC not to exceed $495,000 for referendum outreach and media services
• Approve Board Member Edwin Ferguson's travel to Tampa for Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards Meeting at estimated $589
• Approve personnel agenda covering 5 transactions with net financial impact of -$32,937
• Approve development of proposed Policy 3.06 ADA/ADAAA Employment Rights and Accommodations
• Approve minutes from April 17, 2024 closed and regular meetings

The Board approved several sets of minutes from April 17, 2024, and passed the consent agenda. The Board also voted to modify the 2024 meeting calendar. No other substantive new business was decided.

• Approved April 17 A/C Session minutes re: David Dickerson v. SBPBC (6-0)
• Approved April 17 Risk Management Session minutes (6-0)
• Approved April 17 Executive Session minutes (6-0)
• Approved April 17 Regular Board Meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including personnel, travel, and policy updates (6-0)
• Approved rescheduling the October 16 Regular Board Meeting to October 23 (6-0)

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: David Dickerson v. SBPBC at 3:00 p.m. in the Board Room and Thurber Conference Room A

The School District of Palm Beach County held a closed attorney/client session. The meeting focused on the case David Dickerson v. School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 502022CA005560XXXXMB AO).

• Closed session regarding David Dickerson v. School Board of Palm Beach County

The School Board of Palm Beach County conducted a closed attorney/client session concerning the case David Dickerson v. School Board of Palm Beach County. The minutes do not record any substantive decisions or outcomes from the session.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

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

The School District of Palm Beach County held a regular board meeting to approve minutes from April 3, 2024, and process personnel addendums. The board also recognized a life-saving action by a school custodian and a donation for a school garden.

• Approval of minutes for April 3, 2024 Special Meeting for Expulsions, Risk Management Session, Workshop, and Special Meeting
• Addition of P2 Personnel Addendum to the agenda
• Recognition of custodian Ruben Arias Silva for saving a student from choking at Elbridge Gale Elementary
• $10,900 donation from Neighborhood Farms USA to Rolling Green Elementary School for a Food Forest
• Withdrawal of item COM5 regarding a $40,000 Amazon student scholarship

The Board approved a posthumous proclamation for Dr. Arthur Anderson and passed a wide-ranging consent agenda. Decisions included several school facility renovations, policy adoptions, and various purchasing contracts. The Superintendent withdrew an item regarding a $40,000 Amazon donation.

• Approved Posthumous Proclamation for Dr. Arthur Anderson (7-0)
• Approved minutes for four April 3, 2024 meetings (7-0)
• Approved facility renovations for Limestone Creek Elementary, Western Pines MS, and Addison Mizner K-8
• Approved roof recovery and replacement for Olympic Heights High School
• Adopted Policy 2.59 Political Activities on School Board Property
• Adopted Policy 2.591 Calls to Action
• Adopted Policy 5.1815 Threat Assessment and Management
• Adopted Policy 5.50 Student Education Records and Information

2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Closed Session in Thurber Conference Room A

This is a closed risk management session of the Palm Beach School Board. The agenda consists solely of procedural items: call to order, the closed session itself, and adjournment. No decisions or public business are on the agenda.

The board conducted a closed risk management session on April 17, 2024. The minutes record no substantive decisions, approvals, or denials.

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

This agenda item is a closed executive session (not open to the public) for the Palm Beach County School District. No public discussion or decisions are listed; the meeting consists only of a call to order, the closed session, and adjournment.

• Executive session (closed) held in Thurber Conference Room A
• No public agenda items or decisions listed

The board met in a closed executive session on April 17, 2024. The minutes record no substantive decisions, approvals, or denials.

4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Boardroom

This special meeting will consider a consent agenda item approving settlement agreements with numerous charter schools to resolve disputes over interest payments from the 2018 referendum. The board will also approve minutes from several prior meetings and handle routine procedural items.

• Settlement with 37 charter schools resolving interest payment disputes from 2018 referendum
• Approval of minutes from March 6, 2024 expulsions and closed sessions
• Approval of minutes from March 13, 2024 closed sessions and regular meeting

The Board approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda containing personnel items, policy developments, and a charter school settlement. Additionally, the Board approved minutes from eight previous meetings and sessions held in March 2024.

• Approved Consent Agenda including personnel agenda and charter school settlement (6-0)
• Approved Policy 2.38 Crisis Response Planning for All-Hazards Events (6-0)
• Approved Policy 2.3817 School Campus and District Facility Security (6-0)
• Repealed Policy 2.381 Emergency Evacuation Drills (6-0)
• Repealed Policy 7.15 Fencing on School Premises (6-0)
• Approved minutes for March 6 Special Meeting for Expulsions (6-0)
• Approved minutes for March 6 A/C Sessions regarding Diana Fedderman and David Dickerson (6-0)
• Approved minutes for March 13 Regular Meeting, Risk Management, and A/C Session (6-0)

3. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Sessions in the Board Room

The School Board of Palm Beach County holds a workshop with presentations on the FY25 budget development process and proposed changes to three personnel policies. This is the third of four budget workshops leading up to budget adoption in September. The board also reviews proposed revisions to Policy 3.06 (ADA accommodations), Policy 3.20 (resignation and termination), and a proposed repeal of Policy 3.302 (performance pay for administrators and instructional personnel). No votes are taken; items are discussed.

• FY25 Budget Workshop: overview of state revenue forecast and district budget development process
• Proposed changes to Policy 3.06: ADA/ADAAA Employment Rights and Accommodations
• Proposed changes to Policy 3.20: Resignation and Termination of Employment
• Proposed repeal of Policy 3.302: Performance Pay for School Administrators and Instructional Personnel

The Board conducted a workshop to discuss the FY25 budget development, including staffing for the Inspector General and ESSER fund spending. Proposed revisions to employment policies and a proposed repeal of performance pay for administrators were presented. No formal votes were taken on budget or policy items.

• Discussed FY25 budget development and Inspector General staffing needs
• Reviewed plan to fully spend ESSER funds by June 30
• Reviewed proposed revisions to Policy 3.06 ADA/ADAAA Employment Rights and Accommodations
• Reviewed proposed revisions to Policy 3.20 Resignation and Termination of Employment
• Reviewed proposed repeal of Policy 3.302 Performance Pay for School Administrators and Instructional Personnel
• Approved motion to adjourn (6-0)

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

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special meeting to consider and vote on four student expulsion cases. The board approved the expulsions of students 23/24-X-028, 23/24-X-029, 23/24-X-031, and 23/24-X-032, each for one calendar year, with some allowed to re-enroll if conditions are met.

• Expulsion of Student 23/24-X-028 for one year, with possible re-enrollment on Aug 12, 2024
• Expulsion of Student 23/24-X-029 for one year, with possible re-enrollment on Aug 12, 2024
• Expulsion of Student 23/24-X-031 for one year, no conditional re-enrollment noted
• Expulsion of Student 23/24-X-032 for one year, with possible re-enrollment on Jan 7, 2025

The Board approved the agenda and the consent agenda, which included the expulsion of four students. No other new business was discussed.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-028 (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-029 (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-031 (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-032 (6-0)

2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Closed Session for Expulsions in the Thurber Conference Room A

The Palm Beach County School Board held a closed risk management session immediately following a closed session for expulsions. The agenda contained only procedural items: call to order, the closed session itself, and adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or public discussion items were listed.

• Call to order (procedural)
• Risk management session closed to the public
• Adjournment at 2:31 pm

The board convened a closed session for risk management on April 3, 2024. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken during the meeting.

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

The School District of Palm Beach County is holding a regular board meeting to address personnel and administrative appointments. The board is discussing the appointment of Frank Barbieri to the Value Adjustment Board to ensure a quorum for upcoming reconsideration petitions.

• Proposed appointment of Frank Barbieri to the Value Adjustment Board
• Personnel Addendum (P2) to allow employees to begin new positions
• Recognition of Officer Armando Sanchez for performing CPR at Palm Beach Lakes High School
• Recognition of HCA Healthcare for donations exceeding $25,000, including ultrasound machines for John I. Leonard, West Tech, and Royal Palm Beach High
• Budget Amendments for January 2024

The Board approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering budget amendments, facility renovations, and various service contracts. Additionally, the Board appointed Frank Barbieri as an alternate to the Value Adjustment Board and issued two monthly proclamations.

• Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendments and facility renovations (6-0)
• Appointed Frank Barbieri as alternate member to the Value Adjustment Board (6-0)
• Approved Personnel Addendum P2 (6-0)
• Proclaimed March 2024 as Women's History Month (6-0)
• Proclaimed March 2024 as Let's Move Palm Beach County Month (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)

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

The Palm Beach School Board convened a closed risk management session with no public agenda items. The session was procedural only, involving no votes or discussions open to the public.

• Closed session for risk management discussion

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

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Ernesto Lontoc v. SBPBC at 4:00 p.m. in Thurber Conference Room A

This meeting is a closed attorney/client session to discuss the pending federal lawsuit Ernesto Lontoc v. Palm Beach County School Board. No public decisions or votes were taken; the session is exempt from open-meeting requirements.

• Closed attorney/client session regarding Ernesto Lontoc v. Palm Beach County School Board, Case No. 9:23-CV-81196-DMM in U.S. District Court

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

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

5. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Board Room

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings and a consent agenda. The consent agenda included approval of a board member's travel to a conference ($2,824), development of four policies (Threat Assessment, Student Records, Political Activities, Calls to Action), and a personnel agenda with 11 transactions totaling a net impact of $273,502. The board also discussed standardizing school marquees.

• Approved board member Edwin Ferguson's travel to NSBA conference in New Orleans, $2,824.
• Approved development of Policy 5.1815 Threat Assessment and Management.
• Approved development of Policy 5.50 Student Education Records and Information.
• Approved development of Policy 2.59 Political Activities on School Board Property.
• Approved personnel agenda with 11 transactions, net financial impact $273,502.

The Board approved the minutes from two February 21 meetings and the current meeting agenda. A consent agenda including personnel items and policy developments was approved. No new business was decided.

• Approved February 21, 2024 Risk Management Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved February 21, 2024 Regular Board Meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Personnel Agenda and policies 5.1815, 5.50, 2.59, and 2.591 (7-0)

4. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Sessions in the Board Room

The School District of Palm Beach County is holding a workshop to discuss construction options for a new Riviera Beach High School. The board will also review the FY25 budget development process and the FY24 mid-year instructional review. Additionally, the meeting includes presentations on proposed security and crisis response policy changes.

• Construction options, costs, and timelines for a new Riviera Beach High School
• FY25 budget development and state education revenue forecast
• FY24 Mid-Year Instructional Review presentation
• Proposed changes to Policy 2.38 (Crisis Response Planning) and repeal of Policy 2.381 (Emergency Evacuation Drills)
• Proposed changes to Policy 2.3817 (School Campus and District Facility Security) and repeal of Policy 7.15 (Fencing on School Premises)

The Board held workshops to review a proposal for a new Riviera Beach area high school, the FY25 budget, and mid-year instructional data. No formal votes were taken on the proposed school options or budget items.

• Discussed four options for a Riviera Beach high school; some members expressed support for Option A
• Reviewed FY25 budget considerations, including a $7.3 million non-salary impact for sustaining select ESSER initiatives
• Reviewed mid-year instructional data and FY23 federal graduation rates

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

The School District of Palm Beach County is meeting to review and vote on the expulsion of several students for violations of School Board Policy 5.1814. The board will consider recommendations for one-year expulsions and one modification of an expulsion requirement.

• Recommended one-year expulsion of Student 23/24-X-014 with potential re-enrollment on August 12, 2024
• Recommended one-year expulsion of Student 23/24-X-019
• Recommended one-year expulsion of Student 23/24-X-020 with potential re-enrollment on August 12, 2024
• Recommended one-year expulsions of Students 23/24-X-022, 23/24-X-023, and 23/24-X-027
• Recommended modification of one-year expulsion for Student 23/24-X-026 to a disciplinary program

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

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-014 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-019 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-020 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-022 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-023 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-026 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-027 (7-0)

3. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: David Dickerson v. SBPBC immediately following Closed Session in Thurber Conference Room A

This is a single-item closed attorney/client session to discuss the pending lawsuit David Dickerson v. School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 502022CA005560XXXXMB AO). The meeting will open and close in public, but the substantive discussion is closed. No public decisions are expected.

• Closed attorney/client session on David Dickerson v. SBPBC lawsuit
• Case No. 502022CA005560XXXXMB AO in 15th Judicial Circuit

The School Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding the case David Dickerson v. School Board of Palm Beach County. The minutes record no substantive decisions or outcomes from this session.

2. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Diana Fedderman v. SBPBC, and Michael J. Burke, Individually immediately after Special Meeting for Expulsions in Thurber Conf. Room A

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a closed attorney-client session to discuss a lawsuit filed by Diana Fedderman against the district and Michael J. Burke. The meeting was held in Thurber Conference Room A on March 6, 2024.

• Closed attorney-client session regarding Diana Fedderman v. SBPBC
• Case No. 22-81857-CV-Middlebrooks in U.S. District Court
• Meeting held in Thurber Conference Room A
• Superintendent Michael Burke and Board Members in attendance

The Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding the case Diana Fedderman v. Palm Beach County School Board and Michael J. Burke. The minutes do not record any decisions or actions taken during the session.

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

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a closed risk management session. No public business or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is entirely procedural and closed to the public.

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

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

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a regular meeting. They approved minutes from five previous meetings, recognized Adrienne Avallone as Florida School Psychologist of the Year, and voted to take a posthumous proclamation for Frances 'Dolly' Hand out of order. The superintendent withdrew a $5 million annual amendment for audio visual equipment from Audio Enhancement, Inc.

• Approval of minutes from Feb 7 special meeting, risk management session, executive session, workshop, and special meeting
• Recognition of Adrienne Avallone as Florida School Psychologist of the Year
• Posthumous Proclamation for Frances 'Dolly' Hand (taken out of order)
• Superintendent withdrawal of Third Amendment for Bid 20C-26J ($5M/year for audio visual equipment)
• Chairman added P2 Personnel Addendum for good cause

The Board approved a posthumous proclamation for Frances "Dolly" Hand and passed several sets of meeting minutes from February 7, 2024. The Board also approved the meeting agenda and processed a large volume of consent agenda items, including facility renovations and personnel actions.

• Approved Posthumous Proclamation for Frances "Dolly" Hand (7-0)
• Approved minutes for Feb 7 Special Meeting for Expulsions (7-0)
• Approved minutes for Feb 7 Risk Management Session (7-0)
• Approved minutes for Feb 7 Executive Session (7-0)
• Approved minutes for Feb 7 Workshop (7-0)
• Approved minutes for Feb 7 Special Meeting (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including renovations for Whispering Pines Elementary and Loggers Run Middle School

5. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Board Room

The School Board will approve minutes from prior meetings and vote on consent agenda items including travel expenses for four board members totaling $6,362.66, a trip to Israel for a Holocaust studies program planner, and a five-year charter renewal for SLAM Palm Beach High School.

• Approve minutes from January 17, 2024 closed and regular sessions
• Board member travel: Andrews $1,596.60 to DC, Ferguson $542.86 to Tallahassee, Ayala $2,235 to DC, Ferguson $1,988.20 to DC
• Approve trip to Israel for Holocaust Studies Planner Kimberly Coombs ($500 district cost)
• Program renewal for SLAM Palm Beach High School (five-year charter contract)

The Board approved a consent agenda that included a resolution to hold a referendum for a one-half cent sales surtax from 2026 to 2035. The Board also approved several charter school contract amendments and two new district policies. Meeting minutes from January 17, 2024, were formally adopted.

• Approved resolution to hold referendum for one-half cent sales surtax (7-0)
• Approved adoption of Policy 5.321 Administration of Student Medication Treatment (7-0)
• Approved adoption of Policy 5.017 K-12 Virtual Education (7-0)
• Approved program renewal for SLAM Palm Beach High School (7-0)
• Approved first amendment to Believers Academy renewal charter contract (7-0)
• Approved first amendment to G-Star School of the Arts charter contract (7-0)
• Approved general liability settlement for Jane Doe, Claim No. 1262248 (7-0)
• Approved minutes for January 17, 2024 Regular, Risk Management, and A/C sessions (7-0)

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

The Palm Beach County School Board held a closed executive session on February 7, 2024. The agenda consisted only of procedural items: call to order, closed session, and adjournment. No public decisions or discussions were scheduled.

• Closed executive session with no public agenda items

The board met in a closed executive session on February 7, 2024. The minutes record no substantive decisions, proposals, or votes.

2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Special Meeting for Expulsions in the Thurber Conference Room A

This meeting is a closed (non-public) risk management session for the School District of Palm Beach County. The agenda lists only procedural items: call to order, the closed session itself, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are documented in the public agenda.

• Closed session for risk management, no public discussion or vote recorded

The board held a closed risk management session on February 7, 2024. The minutes record no substantive decisions, proposals, or votes.

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

The School District of Palm Beach County is holding a special meeting to review recommended expulsions for six students. The board will consider whether to expel these students from the regular public school program for one calendar year following violations of School Board Policy 5.1814.

• Recommended expulsion of student 23/24-X-008
• Recommended expulsion of student 23/24-X-009
• Recommended expulsion of student 23/24-X-011
• Recommended expulsion of student 23/24-X-012
• Recommended expulsion of student 23/24-X-013

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 agenda (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-008 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-009 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-011 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-012 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-013 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-015 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 23/24-X-017 (7-0)

4. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Session in the Board Room

The School Board will hold a workshop to discuss proposed revisions to three policies: Political Activities on School Board Property and Calls to Action (Policy 2.59 and 2.591), Student Education Records (Policy 5.50), and Threat Assessment and Management (Policy 5.1815). No votes will be taken; this is a discussion and information session.

• Proposed revisions to Policy 2.59 Political Activities on School Board Property and Policy 2.591 Calls to Action
• Proposed updates to Policy 5.50 Student Education Records to align with state board rules on record transfers
• Proposed changes to Policy 5.1815 Threat Assessment and Management regarding threat definitions and record requests

The Board conducted a workshop to discuss proposed changes to policies regarding political activities, student education records, and threat assessment and management. No formal votes were taken on the policy revisions; the session focused on staff presentations and board member comments.

• Discussed revisions to Policy 2.59 (Political Activities on School Board Property) and Policy 2.591 (Calls to Action)
• Reviewed Policy 5.50 (Student Education Records and Information)
• Discussed proposed changes to Policy 5.1815 (Threat Assessment and Management)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (7-0)

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

The Palm Beach School Board is holding a closed risk management session immediately following a closed session. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, the closed session itself, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or public discussion are listed.

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

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED)re: Desir Desjardins v SBPBC at 4:00 p.m. in Thurber Conference Room A

This is a closed attorney/client session to discuss ongoing litigation in Desir Desjardins v. The School Board of Palm Beach County, FL. No public decisions are made; the meeting opens and closes in public but the session itself is closed.

• Closed attorney/client session re: Desir Desjardins v. SBPBC, Case No. 9:23-cv-81070

The School Board of Palm Beach County conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding the case Desir Desjardins v. The School Board of Palm Beach County, FL. No substantive decisions or outcomes were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

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

The School District of Palm Beach County held a regular board meeting to approve minutes from multiple December 2023 sessions. The board also added a contract amendment for an external conflict agency and a personnel addendum to the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from December 6 and December 13, 2023 meetings
• Contract amendment for external conflict agency Ford Harrison
• Personnel addendum for new employee positions
• Recognition of Santaluces Community High School student Jakob Thompson for a rescue at Boynton Beach Inlet

The Board approved the agenda and a comprehensive consent agenda including facility renovations for several schools and various purchasing contracts. The Board also approved minutes from eight separate meetings held in December 2023.

• Approved minutes for 8 meetings held December 6 and 13, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including facility renovations for Lake Worth High, Hammock Pointe ES, and Polo Park, Independence, and Lantana schools
• Approved construction management for new West Acreage Area ES (15-E)
• Approved 2023-2024 AVID Contract
• Approved November 2023 Budget Amendments
• Approved November 2023 Interim Financial Statements
• Approved $20,000 donation from Palm Beach Public Elementary School PTA for an outdoor sunshade