Orange County Public Schools, FL

Work Session, 1:00 PM

The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a work session to discuss two topics: an update on the OCPS 2030 strategic plan and the ongoing superintendent search. Both items are listed as information and discussion, with no formal votes scheduled. The meeting is procedural in nature, focusing on board discussion rather than decisions.

• OCPS 2030 Update (discussion)
• Superintendent Search (discussion)

School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM

The Orange County Public Schools School Board is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes approving the personnel agenda, grant-related documents, the annual professional learning catalog, the Ampact AmeriCorps Early Learning Corps service agreement, a partnership with Feed the Children, the 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 school calendars, the 2026-27 assessment calendar, and a memorandum of understanding with CareerSource Central Florida. These items are routine approvals with no public comment allowed on consent items.

• Approval of personnel agenda including positions, salaries, appointments, and terminations
• Approval of grant-related documents with positive fiscal impact
• Approval of Ampact AmeriCorps Early Learning Corps service agreement for 20 VPK sites
• Approval of Feed the Children partnership for donated food and supplies
• Approval of 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 school calendars

Work Session, 1:00 PM

School Board Meeting and Public Hearing, 5:00 PM

The Orange County School Board will hold public hearings to adopt a tentative budget and millage rates for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The board is also considering updates to policies regarding student progression, electronic resource use, and student vehicle parking.

• Adoption of 2026-27 Tentative Budget including General Fund ($2,935,697,947) and Capital Projects Fund ($1,876,104,970)
• Proposed total millage rate of 6.343 for the 2026-27 fiscal year
• Revised Board Policy IA: Student Progression Plan
• Proposed Board Policy IJNDC: Appropriate Use of Electronic Resources
• Revised Board Policy JLIE: Student Automobile Use and Parking, including micromobility devices

Work Session, 9:00 AM (Start Time Changed)

The Orange County Public Schools work session will provide information and discussion on two topics: student automobile use and parking (JLIE) and the appropriate use of electronic resources (IJNDC). Attachments include a draft micromobility devices policy and several documents on electronic resource use. No formal decisions are indicated for this meeting.

• Information and discussion of JLIE – Student Automobile Use and Parking
• Review of Micromobility Devices Policy (PDF attachment)
• Information and discussion of IJNDC – Appropriate Use of Electronic Resources
• Review of IJNDC electronic resources policy documents (PDF attachments)

Work Session, 12:00 PM

The Orange County Public Schools Board holds a work session to discuss two informational topics: a review of the micromobility devices policy (JLIE) related to student automobile use, and Common Final Exams (CFEs). No votes are scheduled; the items are for discussion and information.

• Discussion of JLIE: Student Automobile Use and Micromobility Devices Policy Review
• Discussion of Common Final Exams (CFEs)

Work Session, 1:00 PM

The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a work session to receive information and discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.

• Review of FY27 Operating and Capital Budget (no dollar amounts specified in agenda)

School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM

The board will vote on revisions to Board Policy JIC Code of Student Conduct for the 2026-27 school year, including clarifying expected student conduct. Consent agenda items include approval of the 2026-27 Board of Directors for the Foundation for OCPS, a personnel agenda with appointments and terminations, and a contractual agreement with Educational Partners International to place international educators in subject areas like math and science. The board also will consider a student expulsion and proclaim July 4, 2026 as the 250th Anniversary of American Independence.

• Approval of revised Board Policy JIC Code of Student Conduct for 2026-27
• Contractual agreement with Educational Partners International, LLC for international educators (July 2026–June 2027)
• Approval of 2026-27 Board of Directors for Foundation for Orange County Public Schools
• Personnel agenda including position creation, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations
• Proclamation of July 4, 2026 as 250th Anniversary of American Independence

The Orange County Public Schools Board of Education approved the revised Board Policy JIC Code of Student Conduct for the 2026-27 school year. The board also approved a consent agenda containing personnel actions, grant documents, dual enrollment agreements with Valencia College and Barry University, a services agreement with The Nemours Foundation, and an activity fee cap of $400 per sport. The revised conduct policy and reading plan set district operational standards, while the dual enrollment agreements and fee cap affect student college access and athletic costs. All items passed on an 8-0 vote.

• Approved revised Board Policy JIC Code of Student Conduct for 2026-27 (8-0)
• Approved District Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading Plan
• Approved dual enrollment agreements with Valencia College and Barry University
• Approved services agreement with The Nemours Foundation for 2026-2028
• Approved activity fee cap of $400 per sport
• Approved 11 student expulsion requests through various 2027 dates
• Approved personnel agenda and grant-related documents
• Approved 2026-27 Board of Directors for Foundation for OCPS

Work Session, 11:00 AM

At this work session, the Orange County Public Schools board will receive information and discuss the proposed Student Progression Plan (Policy IA) for the 2026-2027 school year. No votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Discussion of Policy IA - Student Progression Plan, including the 2026-2027 handbook

Special School Board Meeting, 11:30 AM (Start Time Changed)

The Orange County School Board voted 5-3 to approve a resolution ordering a referendum election on November 3, 2026, for voters to decide whether to extend a one-mill property tax levy for four years to fund essential operating expenses, including teacher salaries, programs, arts, and sports. The measure would generate approximately $261 million per year if approved. The item was continued from the May 12 meeting.

• Approved resolution ordering referendum on extending 1-mill special millage for 4 years (fiscal impact $261M/year)
• Motion to call the question passed 5-3, with three board members abstaining
• Referendum scheduled for November 3, 2026 general election
• Funds to be used for teacher/staff compensation, academic programs, arts, athletics, and student activities
• Original millage approved by voters in 2010, reapproved in 2014, 2018, and 2022

The board took the previously tabled Item 17.07 back for consideration. After discussion, members approved a resolution ordering a referendum election to let voters decide whether to extend the one‑mill special millage for four years to fund essential operating expenses, including academic programs, teacher and staff compensation, arts, athletics, and student activities. Motions to take the item from the table and to call the question both carried.

• Motion to take Item 17.07 from table – approved (8-0)
• Motion to call the question – approved (5-0-3)
• Resolution ordering referendum on extending the one‑mill special millage – approved (5-3)

Work Session, 10:00 AM (Start Time Changed)

This work session includes a program evaluation update for information and discussion. A previously scheduled item on the student progression plan has been withdrawn, leaving only procedural items and the evaluation update.

• 4.01 Program Evaluation Update (information and discussion)

Work Session, 11:00 AM

The Orange County Public Schools Board will hold a work session to discuss proposed updates to the JIC Student Code of Conduct for the 2026-2027 school year and the IJNDC policy on appropriate use of electronic resources. Both items are for information and discussion only; no votes are scheduled.

• Review of 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct (Policy JIC)
• Discussion of Appropriate Use of Electronic Resources policy (IJNDC)
• Attachments include full draft documents for both policies

School Board Meeting and Public Hearing, 5:00 PM

The School Board held a public hearing and voted on several key items. They approved revisions to Board Policy JICK Threats to comply with Florida law. They also approved new attendance zones for Wolf Lake Middle, Wolf Lake Elementary, Kelly Park, and Zellwood Elementary, and redistributed Orange Center Elementary to Catalina, Rock Lake, and Washington Shores Elementary, all effective for the 2026-2027 school year. A personnel agenda covering positions, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations was also approved.

• Approved revised Board Policy JICK Threats updating threat management language to comply with Florida law
• Approved new attendance zones for Wolf Lake Middle, Wolf Lake Elementary, Kelly Park, and Zellwood Elementary, moving portions of Winding Meadows and Westridge Park neighborhoods
• Approved redistribution of Orange Center Elementary students to Catalina, Rock Lake, and Washington Shores Elementary following its charter conversion
• Approved personnel agenda for May 12, 2026, including creation of positions, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations
• Motion to amend the agenda (withdrawing Item 8.08) and adopt amended agenda passed unanimously

The Orange County School Board approved several attendance zone changes for the 2026-2027 school year. The board also adopted a revised policy regarding threats and approved various personnel, expulsion, and educational service items.

• Approved revised Board Policy JICK regarding threats (7-0)
• Approved attendance zones for Wolf Lake Middle, Wolf Lake Elementary, Kelly Park, and Zellwood Elementary (7-0)
• Approved redistribution of Orange Center Elementary to Catalina, Rock Lake, and Washington Shores Elementary (7-0)
• Approved personnel agenda including positions, qualifications, and salaries (7-0)
• Approved three-year agreement for student teaching with Grand Canyon University (7-0)
• Approved seven student expulsions via consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved grant-related documents (7-0)
• Approved cooperative agreement for family counseling and community supervision services (7-0)

Work Session, 1:00 PM

The Orange County Public Schools Board holds a work session focused on a Facilities Update, presented as information and discussion. No votes or decisions are scheduled. The agenda includes a single substantive item with an attached PDF presentation.

• Facilities Update (Information, Discussion) with attached PDF

Work Session, 11:30 AM

This is a work session where the Orange County School Board will discuss FY27 budget priorities, a charter application for AchievePoint Virtual Academy North, and a policy on threats (JICK). An item on appropriate use of electronic resources was withdrawn due to time constraints and will be rescheduled. No votes are expected at this meeting.

• Board Budget Priorities for FY27 (discussion)
• Charter application for AchievePoint Virtual Academy North (discussion)
• JICK - Threats policy review (discussion)
• IJNDC - Appropriate Use of Electronic Resources (withdrawn, to be rescheduled)

Rule Development, 4:30 PM

The Orange County Public Schools board is discussing a targeted rezoning proposal for Spring 2026. The plan would shift attendance boundaries involving Wolf Lake Elementary, Wolf Lake Middle, Kelly Park K8, Zellwood Elementary, and Orange Center Charter. This is a discussion item only; no vote is scheduled at this rule development meeting.

• Wolf Lake Elementary and Wolf Lake Middle students rezoned to Kelly Park K8
• Zellwood Elementary students rezoned to Wolf Lake Elementary
• Orange Center Charter included in targeted rezoning discussion

Work Session, 10:30 AM

The Orange County Public Schools Board will hold a work session to discuss and receive information on the proposed JIC Code of Student Conduct for the 2026-2027 school year. No votes are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.

• Discussion of Policy JIC – Code of Student Conduct for 2026-2027

School Board Meeting and Public Hearing, 5:00 PM

The Orange County School Board is holding a public hearing to consider adopting K-12 textbooks for World Languages, Visual and Performing Arts, and Health and Physical Education, with a $5,569,081 funding request. The board also approved revisions to Board Policy FEA on educational adequacy and construction specifications for new and renovated facilities. Other action included approval of the April 7 personnel agenda covering appointments and terminations.

• Public hearing on adoption of K-12 World Languages, Visual and Performing Arts, and Health/PE textbooks with $5,569,081 instructional materials budget
• Approval of revised Board Policy FEA allowing external review agents to sign off on Phase III construction documents
• Approval of Personnel Agenda for April 7, 2026 including position designations, salary schedules, and appointments/terminations
• Item 6.04 moved from Consent to Non-Consent; Item 17.03 withdrawn
• Strategic Plan Update on Accreditation presented for information

The Board approved revised policies for educational adequacy and construction specifications for new and renovated facilities. Other actions included approving student expulsions, personnel agendas, and various construction amendments. Textbook instructional resources were presented for public comment but not yet adopted.

• Approved Revised Board Policy FEA Educational Adequacy and Construction Specifications (8-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda dated April 7, 2026 (8-0)
• Approved 3-year student teaching agreement with Grand Canyon University (8-0)
• Approved expulsions for four students at OCPS Academic Center, Innovation High, South Creek Middle, and Colonial High (8-0)
• Approved Health Science Training Agreement with Oral & Facial Surgeons of Mid-Florida, PA (8-0)
• Approved acquisition of 108 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) (8-0)
• Approved donation of school bus FA#173384 to Orlando International Airport Fire Department (8-0)
• Approved construction amendments for Colonial High and Winter Park High projects (8-0)

Work Session, 1:00 PM

The Orange County School Board holds a work session to discuss a charter application for Orange Center STEAM Academy, a targeted rezoning plan affecting multiple schools, and educational facility standards. Item 4.02, a charter application for AchievePoint Virtual Academy North, has been withdrawn. The rezoning proposal includes changes at Wolf Lake Middle, Kelly Park K8, Zellwood Elementary, and Wolf Lake Elementary, as well as the Orange Center Charter.

• Charter application for Orange Center STEAM Academy (discussion)
• Withdrawn charter application for AchievePoint Virtual Academy North
• Targeted rezoning: Wolf Lake Middle to Kelly Park K8, Zellwood Elementary to Wolf Lake Elementary, Orange Center Charter
• FEA educational adequacy and construction specifications for new/renovated facilities

School Board Work Session, 10:00 a.m. (Continuation of March 24 Work Session)

The Orange County School Board is continuing its March 24 work session with a single agenda item: a space utilization update for discussion. No other business is scheduled.

• Space Utilization Update (Information/Discussion)

Work Session, 11:00 AM

This work session includes discussion of an AI survey community feedback summary and a proposed AI policy for Orange County Public Schools. The board will also receive a legislative update. Several items have been withdrawn or continued to a later meeting, including the Code of Student Conduct, educational adequacy specifications, and a targeted rezoning proposal.

• AI Survey Community Feedback Summary (discussion)
• AI Policy (information and discussion)
• Legislative Update
• Space Utilization Update continued to March 26, 2026
• Multiple items withdrawn: Code of Student Conduct, Educational Adequacy specifications, and Spring 2026 Targeted Rezoning

School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM

The School Board approved three school consolidations and attendance zone changes for the 2026-2027 school year. Bonneville Elementary will be consolidated, with zones for Columbia and East Lake elementary schools. Union Park Middle will be consolidated, affecting five other middle schools. Chickasaw Elementary will also be consolidated, adjusting zones for Deerwood and Engelwood elementary schools. The district expects savings of about $1.3 million from Bonneville and $2.1 million from Union Park consolidations.

• Approval to consolidate Bonneville Elementary; estimated district savings of $1.3 million
• Approval to consolidate Union Park Middle; estimated district savings of $2.1 million
• Approval to consolidate Chickasaw Elementary
• Attendance zone changes for Columbia, East Lake, Glenridge, Legacy, Odyssey, Roberto Clemente, Discovery, Deerwood, and Engelwood schools
• Final public hearings held after community meetings and rule development workshops

The Orange County School Board approved several school consolidations and updated attendance zones to take effect for the 2026-2027 school year. The board also approved personnel, student expulsions, and a partnership with CareerSource Central Florida.

• Approved Bonneville Elementary consolidation (7-0)
• Approved Union Park Middle School consolidation (7-0)
• Approved Chickasaw Elementary School consolidation (7-0)
• Approved Eccleston Elementary School consolidation (7-0)
• Approved McCoy Elementary School consolidation (7-0)
• Approved Meadow Woods Elementary School consolidation (7-0)
• Approved Orlo Vista Elementary School consolidation (7-0)
• Approved personnel agenda and student expulsions (7-0)

Work Session, 2:00 PM

This work session includes discussion of a proposed guidance document on constitutionally protected prayer and religious expression in public elementary and secondary schools. No votes are scheduled; the item is for information and discussion only.

• Discussion of Guidance on Constitutionally Protected Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools (Information, Discussion)

School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM

The Orange County School Board approved a consent agenda including personnel actions (hiring, terminations), three-year agreements with Rollins College, Nova Southeastern University, and University of Central Florida for teacher training pathways, and two student expulsions. A planned expulsion item (6.08) was pulled because the student invoked due process rights under IDEA and Section 504. The board also received a strategic plan update on the Xello course planner.

• Approved Personnel Agenda for Feb 10, 2026, covering designations, qualifications, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations
• Approved three-year Pathways to Teaching agreement with Rollins College
• Approved three-year Clinical Experience agreement with Nova Southeastern University
• Approved three-year Student Teaching agreement with University of Central Florida
• Expelled two students for Level 4 offenses (one through Nov 2026, one through May 2026); item 6.08 pulled due to due process request

The Orange County School Board approved several three-year agreements with higher education institutions including Rollins College, Nova Southeastern University, and UCF. The board also approved multiple student expulsions and various consent agenda items regarding personnel, grants, and school operations.

• Approved Personnel Agenda (5.01)
• Approved 3-year agreement with Rollins College (5.02)
• Approved 3-year agreement with Nova Southeastern University (5.03)
• Approved 3-year agreement with University of Central Florida (5.04)
• Approved student expulsion for JM/Positive Pathways (6.01)
• Approved student expulsion for LE/Positive Pathways (6.02)
• Approved student expulsion for SEG/University HS (6.03)
• Approved student expulsion for JA/Wekiva HS (6.04)

Work Session, 3:30 PM

This work session agenda contains only one substantive item: an information and discussion topic on scooters and e-bikes. The board will discuss potential policies or regulations regarding these devices, but no vote or decision is scheduled.

• Discussion of scooters and e-bikes (Information, Discussion, attached PDF: Scooters and E-Bikes Work Session FEB 3_Follow Up 2.2.2026.pdf)

Rule Development Workshop, 4:30 PM

This is a rule development workshop, not a voting meeting. The board will discuss the targeted consolidation of 7 schools, with agenda materials provided for information and discussion. No decisions are being made at this session.

• Discussion of targeted consolidation of 7 schools

Work Session, 11:00 AM

The Orange County Public Schools board will hold a work session to discuss the targeting and consolidation of 7 schools. This item is listed for information and discussion.

• Discussion regarding the targeting and consolidation of 7 schools

School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM

The Orange County School Board is meeting to decide on a consent agenda that includes approval of the 2026 Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards legislative program and a revised state legislative platform addressing co-location for Schools of Hope. The board will also approve a personnel agenda and three-year clinical experience and student teaching agreements with Florida Gulf Coast University and Valencia College.

• Approval of the 2026 Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards legislative program (12 member districts, non-partisan federal education priorities)
• Revised state legislative platform with new guidance on 'co-location' for Schools of Hope
• Approval of the January 13, 2026, personnel agenda (positions, qualifications, appointments, reappointments, terminations)
• Three-year clinical experience agreement with Florida Gulf Coast University
• Three-year student teaching agreements with Valencia College and Florida Gulf Coast University

The Orange County School Board unanimously approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes, three-year student teaching agreements with Florida Gulf Coast University, Valencia College, and AdventHealth University, and four high school JROTC programs. The board also approved grant documents, interagency partnerships for juvenile justice services, and several career training amendments. These decisions update district staffing, expand teacher training pipelines at local colleges, and establish military leadership programs at four area high schools.

• Approved personnel agenda including appointments and terminations (8-0)
• Approved three-year student teaching agreements with Florida Gulf Coast University, Valencia College, and AdventHealth University (8-0)
• Approved four student expulsions for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year (8-0)
• Approved MOAs establishing JROTC/NDC units at Boone, Evans, Cypress Creek, and Winter Park high schools (8-0)
• Approved interagency agreement with the Department of Juvenile Justice and Department of Children & Families (8-0)
• Approved grant-related documents and state legislative platform updates (8-0)
• Approved career training amendments with Orange County Government and Community Action (8-0)

Work Session, 10:00 AM

The Orange County Public Schools Board will hold a work session to discuss and receive information on the Hungerford Property, including a draft real estate purchase agreement with Dr. Phillips entities.

• Discussion of the Hungerford Property real estate purchase agreement (draft dated 1.6.2026)
• Review of a purchase and sale contract with Dr. Phillips Dr. Phillips Foundation