Orange County Public Schools public meetings in 2020

Rule Development Workshop

This is a rule development workshop, not a decision-making meeting. The board will discuss a target rezoning proposal. No votes or final actions are scheduled.

• 4.01 Target Rezoning – discussion item with supporting documents

School Board Meeting 5:30 PM

The Orange County School Board will vote on consent items including the 2021 state and federal legislative platforms, additional members for the Foundation for OCPS, and endorsement of the Orlando Economic Partnership's diversity, equity and inclusion pledge. They will also hear a strategic plan update on equity and proclaim January 2021 as National Mentoring Month. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of the 2021 State and Federal Legislative Platforms
• Endorsement of Orlando Economic Partnership's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Organizational Pledge
• Approval of additional members to serve on the 2020-21 Board of Directors for the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools
• Proclaim January 2021 as National Mentoring Month in Orange County Public Schools
• Strategic Plan Update: Addressing Equity in OCPS

The board approved the 2020-21 Orange County Classroom Teachers Association contract for salary increases and language changes. It also granted one-year contract extensions to six charter schools. Several other administrative, financial, and procurement items were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved 2020-21 Orange County Classroom Teachers Association salary increases and contract changes
• Approved one-year contract extensions for BridgePrep Academy, Econ River Charter High, Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy, Renaissance at Crown Point, UCP Transitional Learning Academy, and UCP West Orange Charter School
• Approved MOU between SED DevCo, LLC and Orange Technical College for mentorship and employment programs
• Approved revisions to the Special Programs & Procedures Document for 2018-2021
• Approved procurement recommendations for December 8, 2020
• Approved monthly financial statements ending August 31 and September 30, 2020
• Approved architectural and construction management services for Low Voltage Systems Capital Renewal Project
• Approved endorsement of Orlando Economic Partnership's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Organizational Pledge

Work Session & Rule Development Workshop

This is a work session and rule development workshop with no formal votes. The board will discuss several school board policies, including governance, elections, meetings, executive session, public input, board member liability, and threats. No decisions are expected.

• Discussion of School Board Policy B - School Board Governance
• Discussion of School Board Policy BBBG/BDC - Board Elections and Officers
• Discussion of School Board Policy BE - School Board Meetings
• Discussion of School Board Policy BEDH - Public Input at Meetings
• Rule development workshop for School Board Policy JICK - Threats

School Board Reorganization Meeting 5:30 pm

The School Board held a reorganization meeting to elect a vice chairman, approve the schedule of regular board meetings for the 2020-21 school year, and select officers for the Orange County School Board Leasing Corporation. Pam Gould was elected vice chair by unanimous vote. The board approved meeting dates on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, with modifications for holidays, and maintained the start time at 5:30 p.m. pending further discussion. Officers for the Leasing Corporation were also approved.

• Election of Pam Gould as Vice Chairman of the School Board
• Approval of 2020-21 school board meeting dates, with modifications for Winter Break, Spring Break, and summer
• Board kept meeting start time at 5:30 p.m. pending further policy amendment
• Approval of officers for the Orange County School Board Leasing Corporation
• Unanimous roll-call votes on all action items

The School Board held a reorganization meeting to elect leadership and set the annual schedule. The board approved the appointment of a Vice Chair and established meeting dates and times for the 2020-21 school year.

• Approved Pam Gould as Vice Chair (8-0)
• Approved dates and times for 2020-21 School Board Meetings (8-0)
• Approved November 12, 2019 minutes for the School Board Leasing Corporation (8-0)
• Approved the slate of officers for the School Board Leasing Corporation (8-0)

School Board Meeting 5:30 PM

The Orange County School Board approved personnel actions, including appointments, terminations, and salary schedules within the 2020–2021 budget. The board also authorized student expulsions with related waivers and issued proclamations for National Apprenticeship Week and National Education Support Professionals Day. No public hearings or strategic plan updates were scheduled.

• Approval of the November 10, 2020 personnel agenda, including appointments, terminations, and salary schedules within the 2020–2021 budget.
• Authorization of student expulsions and waivers of out-of-school expulsion and district behavior contracts.
• Proclamation of November 8–14, 2020 as National Apprenticeship Week in Orange County Public Schools.
• Proclamation of November 18, 2020 as National Education Support Professionals Day.
• Approval of grant-related documents for district programs.

The School Board approved the name for a combined Gateway and Cherokee school opening in 2021-2022. The board also passed a series of consent items including personnel changes, student expulsions, and construction documents.

• Approved name Silver Pines Academy K-12 Learning Center for combined school (8-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda dated November 10, 2020 (8-0)
• Approved student expulsions and behavior contracts (8-0)
• Approved grant-related documents (8-0)
• Approved write-off of 2018-2019 postsecondary student fees (8-0)
• Approved November 10, 2020 procurement recommendations (8-0)
• Approved Phase III construction documents for Site 113-H-W-4 Bus Fueling Depot (8-0)
• Approved real estate purchase agreement for Hungerford Prep/Site 78-S-N-6 property (8-0)

Public Hearing & School Board Meeting 5:30 PM

The Orange County School Board will hold a public hearing and vote on revisions to Board Policy ADC Tobacco Free Schools and Facilities, updating language around tobacco use and vaping. The board will also hear a strategic plan update on school safety specialists and approve proclamations for Week of the Family, National Philanthropy Week, and National School Psychology Week. Consent items include approval of the October 27, 2020 personnel agenda covering positions, qualifications, appointments, and terminations.

• Public hearing and approval of revised Board Policy ADC Tobacco Free Schools and Facilities
• Proclaim November 7-14, 2020 as Week of the Family in Orange County Public Schools
• Proclaim November 8-12, 2020 as National Philanthropy Week
• Proclaim November 9-13, 2020 as National School Psychology Week
• Strategic plan update on School Safety Specialists presented by Chief Bryan Holmes

The School Board approved a revised policy for tobacco-free schools and facilities. The board also approved the October 27 personnel agenda, several student expulsions, and final inspections for four school construction projects.

• Approved Revised Board Policy ADC: Tobacco Free Schools and Facilities (8-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda dated October 27, 2020 (8-0)
• Approved student expulsion for Corner Lake MS student through September 16, 2021 (8-0)
• Approved student expulsion for Windermere High School student through December 18, 2020 (8-0)
• Approved student expulsions in conjunction with waivers and behavior contracts (8-0)
• Approved 2019-20 Impact Fee Report (8-0)
• Approved Certificates of Final Inspection for Horizon West Middle, Hungerford Elementary, Lake Gem Elementary, and Lake George Elementary projects (8-0)
• Approved 2020-2021 Five Year Work Plan (8-0)

Public Hearing & School Board Meeting 5:30 PM

The Orange County School Board will hold a public hearing and consider approving a new policy (EBBA) that would require face coverings for all students, employees, vendors, and visitors, with limited exemptions. The meeting also includes several ceremonial proclamations and public comment periods.

• Public hearing and vote on proposed Board Policy EBBA: Disease Prevention; Face Coverings
• Proclaim October 15 as White Cane Awareness Day
• Proclaim October 17-23 as America's Safe Schools Week
• Proclaim October 19-23 as School Bus Safety Week
• Proclaim October 23-31 as Red Ribbon Week

The board approved four separate student rezoning plans to commence in August 2021. Members also passed new and revised policies regarding face coverings, student school assignments, and magnet school programs. Several consent items including procurement recommendations and transportation contracts were approved.

• Approved Board Policy EBBA: Disease Prevention; Face Coverings (8-0)
• Approved Revised Board Policy JCA: Assignment of Students to School (8-0)
• Approved Revised Board Policy JFBD: Magnet Schools Programs Policy (8-0)
• Approved rezoning for 43-E-SE-2, 65-M-W-4, and 113-H-W-4 for August 2021 (8-0)
• Approved rezoning for 80-H-SW-4 with request for targeted rezoning for Heritage Place neighborhood (8-0)
• Approved annual update of Professional Learning Catalog (8-0)
• Approved student expulsions with waivers and behavior contracts (8-0)
• Approved procurement recommendations and transportation contracts for 2020-21 (8-0)

Rule Development Workshop

The Orange County Public Schools Board held a rule development workshop to discuss proposed revisions to School Board Policy ADC on Tobacco Free Schools and Facilities. The session included a presentation and review of a redlined version of the policy. No votes were taken; this was a discussion-only workshop.

• Discussion of School Board Policy ADC - Tobacco Free Schools and Facilities
• Review of redline version of the policy document
• Presentation via PowerPoint on the tobacco-free policy
• Meeting held as a rule development workshop with no final action

Rule Development Workshop

The Orange County Public Schools held a Rule Development Workshop on September 29, 2020 at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center. The board discussed three policy proposals: the Assignment of Students to School policy, the Magnet School Programs policy, and the Disease Prevention policy including face coverings. No formal decisions were recorded; the items were listed for discussion.

• School Board Policy JCA – Assignment of Students to School (discussion)
• School Board Policy JFBD – Magnet School Programs Policy (discussion)
• School Board Policy EBBA – Disease Prevention (discussion)

School Board Meeting 5:30 PM

The Orange County School Board meets to consider several proclamations for October awareness months, including LGBTQ+ Awareness, Breast Cancer Awareness, Bullying Prevention, Principals Month, Disability History Weeks, and PTA Membership Month. A strategic plan update is also listed but no details are provided. The meeting includes public comment periods and recognitions.

• Proclaim October 2020 as LGBTQ+ Awareness and History Month in OCPS
• Proclaim October 2020 as National Bullying Prevention Month in OCPS
• Proclaim October 2020 as National Principals Month in OCPS
• Proclaim October 1-16, 2020 as Disability History and Awareness Weeks in OCPS
• Proclaim September 2020 as National PTA Membership Month in OCPS

Rule Development Workshop

The Orange County Public Schools Board holds a rule development workshop to discuss school rezoning. The meeting includes protocol review, roll call, superintendent's comments, and a rezoning topic with supporting attachments.

• Rezoning discussion under Topic 4.01
• Input Summary and RDW PDF files attached

Budget Public Hearing & School Board Meeting 5:30 PM

The Orange County School Board holds a public hearing to finalize the 2020-21 budget and adopt total millage of 6.857 mills, a 1.24% increase over the rolled-back rate. The board will also consider several proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month, Constitution Day, Celebrate Freedom Week, and Start With Hello Week.

• Adoption of millage rates: Required Local Effort 3.609 mills, Basic Discretionary 0.748 mills, Additional Voted 1.000 mills, Capital Improvement 1.500 mills, total 6.857 mills
• Proclaim September 15–October 15, 2020, as Hispanic Heritage Month in OCPS
• Proclaim September 17, 2020, as Constitution Day and September 21-25, 2020, as Celebrate Freedom Week
• Proclaim September 21-25, 2020, as Start With Hello Week in OCPS

The School Board approved the 2020-21 final budget and the millage required to support it. The board also passed several emergency revisions to face covering policies and approved a personnel agenda and student expulsions.

• Approved adoption of millage to support 2020-21 Final Budget (8-0)
• Approved adoption of the 2020-21 Final Budget (8-0)
• Approved September 8, 2020 Personnel Agenda (8-0)
• Approved student expulsions and behavior contracts (8-0)
• Approved procurement recommendations (8-0)
• Approved construction management for Site 114-E-W-4 New Elementary School Relief Project (8-0)
• Approved revisions to Board Policy EBBA regarding face coverings, including prohibiting neck gaiters and face buffs (7-1)
• Denied proposed exception for face coverings during structured recess and physical education (4-4)

School Board Meeting 5:30 PM

The School Board will receive an update on high school fall sports for 2020, including COVID-19 safety considerations. The board will also vote on consent items including personnel actions (hiring, appointments, terminations), student expulsions, and an articulation agreement with Catholic Charities of Central Florida for financial services to Orange Technical College students. Other agenda items are procedural or listed as none.

• Strategic Plan Update: High School Fall Sports 2020 (report with attachments on COVID-19 safety)
• Approval of Personnel Agenda including designation/creation of positions, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations
• Approval of student expulsions and District Behavior Contracts (Level 4 offenses)
• Articulation Agreement with Catholic Charities of Central Florida to provide financial services to Orange Technical College students
• Procurement Recommendations to be Awarded – August 25, 2020

The School Board approved updated language for Emergency Policy EBBA regarding medical certifications and face coverings for students, vendors, visitors, and employees. The board also approved several consent items including personnel changes, student expulsions, and financial reports.

• Approved revisions to Emergency Policy EBBA regarding face coverings and medical certifications (7-1)
• Approved Personnel Agenda dated August 25, 2020 (8-0)
• Approved student expulsions and behavior contracts (8-0)
• Approved articulation agreement with Catholic Charities of Central Florida for Orange Technical College (8-0)
• Approved procurement recommendations dated August 25, 2020 (8-0)
• Approved FY 2020 year-end budget amendments (8-0)
• Approved 2019-20 Annual Financial Report (8-0)
• Approved settlement and release agreement for Simmons v. OCPS (8-0)

School Board Work Session, 4:30 P.M.

The Orange County Public Schools School Board is holding a work session. The only substantive item is a discussion of a Face-to-Face Walk-Through, likely related to in-person instruction protocols. The rest of the agenda is procedural: call to order, roll call, superintendent comments, and adjournment.

• Discussion of Face-to-Face Walk-Through (see attached PDF)

Special School Board Meeting 4:30 PM

The Orange County Public Schools special board meeting considered recommendations from the Medical Advisory Committee and potential revisions to the 2020-2021 Optional Reopening Innovative Plan. After discussion, a motion carried 6-2 to stay with the approved plan and maintain the August 21, 2020 opening date. This item was the main action of the meeting.

• Discussion of recommendations from the Medical Advisory Committee
• Motion to retain the approved Optional Reopening Innovative Plan with August 21 opening date passed 6-2
• Voting breakdown: Yeas – Gordon, Kobert, Gould, Byrd, Castor Dentel, Jacobs; Nays – Gallo, Lopez

The Board voted to keep the existing Optional Reopening Innovative Plan without revisions. This decision maintains the scheduled opening date of August 21, 2020.

• Approved staying with the approved Optional Reopening Innovative Plan and August 21, 2020 opening date (6-2)

Public Hearing & School Board Meeting 5:30 PM

The Orange County School Board held a public hearing and meeting on August 11, 2020, approving revisions to five board policies: Safe Schools (ADD), Code of Student Conduct (JIC), Equal Educational Opportunities (JB), Local School Wellness (IHAM), and Student Progression Plan (IA). All items passed unanimously in roll-call votes.

• Approved revised Board Policy ADD: Safe Schools to conform with statutory requirements.
• Approved revised Board Policy JIC: Code of Student Conduct with updates for disciplinary/Title IX procedures.
• Approved revised Board Policy JB: Equal Educational Opportunities with legislative and statutory updates.
• Approved revised Board Policy IHAM: Local School Wellness reflecting legislative changes.
• Approved revised Board Policy IA: Student Progression Plan for 2020-2021 to reflect legislative changes.

The School Board unanimously approved several revised policies regarding safe schools, student conduct, equal educational opportunities, school wellness, and student progression. The board also approved a personnel agenda, student expulsions, and various educational agreements.

• Approved Revised Board Policy ADD Safe Schools (8-0)
• Approved Revised Board Policy JIC Code of Student Conduct (8-0)
• Approved Revised Board Policy JB Equal Educational Opportunities (8-0)
• Approved Board Policy IHAM Local School Wellness (8-0)
• Approved Board Policy IA Student Progression Plan (8-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda dated August 11, 2020 (8-0)
• Approved student expulsions and behavior contracts (8-0)
• Approved expansion of Orlando Gifted Academy to grades 6, 7, and 8 (8-0)

Work Session & Rule Development Workshop

The Orange County School Board is holding a work session and rule development workshop to discuss several policy updates. Topics include the policy adoption process and proposed revisions to policies on Safe Schools (ADD), Code of Student Conduct (JIC), Equal Educational Opportunities (JB), Local School Wellness (IHAM), and Student Progression Plan (IA). No final votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and development.

• Discussion of Policy ADD – Safe Schools (RDW) with redlined changes
• Discussion of Policy JIC – Code of Student Conduct for 2020-21
• Discussion of Policy JB – Equal Educational Opportunities
• Discussion of Policy IHAM – Local School Wellness
• Discussion of Policy IA – Student Progression Plan 2020-2021

Budget Public Hearing & School Board Meeting 5:30 PM

The School Board held a public hearing and approved a resolution adopting a total millage of 6.857 mills for the 2020-21 fiscal year, which is 1.24% above the rolled-back rate. They also adopted a tentative budget of $2,217,760,062 for the General Fund and $4,184,039,144 across all funds, and set September 8, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. for the final public hearing. The budget includes a 1.0 mill voter-approved levy for academic programs, teachers, and activities.

• Adopted millage rates: Required Local Effort 3.609, Basic Discretionary 0.748, Additional Voted 1.000, Capital Improvement 1.500, total 6.857 mills
• Tentative budget amounts: General Fund $2.217B, Special Revenue $161.8M, Debt Service $230.4M, Capital Projects $1.226B, Internal Service $348.0M
• Set final public hearing for September 8, 2020 at 5:30 PM at Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center
• Approved Personnel Agenda for July 30, 2020 including appointments, terminations, and position designations
• Public comment period held from 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM with three-minute speaking limit

The School Board approved the adoption of the millage and the 2020-21 tentative budget. The board also approved several consent items including personnel agendas, student expulsions, and grant documents. A Medical Advisory Committee was established to assist with COVID-19 issues.

• Approved adoption of millage to support 2020-21 tentative budget (8-0)
• Approved 2020-21 tentative budget and date for final public hearing (8-0)
• Approved personnel agenda dated July 30, 2020 (8-0)
• Approved student expulsions and behavior contracts (8-0)
• Approved grant-related documents (8-0)
• Approved 2020-21 Turnaround School Supplemental Services Allocation plans (8-0)
• Approved First Responders Academy Magnet at East River High School for 2021-2022 (8-0)
• Approved utility easement agreement with BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC at Rolling Hills Elementary (8-0)

School Board Work Session, 1:00 P.M.

The Orange County School Board is holding a work session to discuss the Medical Advisory Team. No voting or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of Medical Advisory Team

Special School Board Meeting 9:00 AM

At a special meeting, the Orange County School Board voted 6-2 to approve the 2020-21 Florida's Optional Re-opening Plan. The motion includes submitting an innovative plan to the state, requesting a waiver from the brick-and-mortar requirement, reserving local decision-making based on data, and releasing surveys to teachers and registration options to parents.

• Approval of the 2020-21 Florida's Optional Re-opening Plan
• Motion includes waiver request from state's five-days-per-week brick-and-mortar requirement
• Board reserves right to make local decisions based on local data
• Survey for teachers and registration options for parents to be released
• Vote: 6 yea, 2 nay

The School Board approved the submission of an Innovative Re-Opening Plan to the Florida Department of Education. This includes a request for a waiver regarding the five-day-a-week brick-and-mortar requirement to allow for local decision-making based on data.

• Approved 2020-21 Florida’s Optional Re-opening Plan (6-2)

School Board Meeting 12:00 PM

This is a largely procedural consent-heavy meeting. The School Board will vote on a consent agenda including personnel appointments and terminations, student expulsions, grant applications, and a renewal of a vocational education agreement with Burlington Coat Factory. A public comment period is scheduled from 4:30-5:00 PM before the formal meeting at 5:30 PM.

• Approval of the July 14, 2020 Personnel Agenda including designation of positions, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations
• Approval of student expulsions in conjunction with waivers of out-of-school expulsion and district behavior contracts
• Approval of grant-related documents with unspecified fiscal impact
• Renewal of Community Based Vocational Education Agreement with Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation for unpaid internships for students with disabilities

The Board approved a resolution condemning racism and affirming a commitment to an inclusive school environment. Several items, including the 2020-2021 school calendar and school reopening plans, were tabled until July 17, 2020. The Board also approved various personnel, charter, and grant items via a consent agenda.

• Approved Resolution Condemning Racism and Affirming the District’s Commitment to an Inclusive School Environment for All (8-0)
• Tabled Reopening Schools discussion to July 17, 2020 (7-1)
• Tabled Revised 2020-2021 Calendar to July 17, 2020 (7-1)
• Tabled Resolution Extending Delegation of Settlement Authority to General Counsel to July 17, 2020 (7-1)
• Approved Personnel Agenda dated July 14, 2020 (8-0)
• Approved student expulsions and behavior contracts (8-0)
• Approved 5-year contract renewal for Renaissance at Goldenrod Charter (8-0)
• Approved 5-year charter contract with United Cerebral Palsy Bailes Community Academy (8-0)

School Board Work Session 12:00 PM

The Orange County Public Schools School Board held a work session to discuss reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. The board reviewed an update on COVID-19 case numbers and a presentation on reopening plans. No votes or decisions are indicated; the item was listed for information and discussion.

• Discussion of reopening schools with COVID-19 number update and presentation

Public Hearing & School Board Meeting 5:30 PM

The Orange County Public Schools Board will modify its public participation process in response to Executive Orders 20-69, 20-91, and 20-92. The board will also vote to approve revised policies for the Code of Student Conduct, Graduation Exercises, and several staff leave categories. All of these actions have no fiscal impact. The meeting will be videotaped and broadcast on Orange TV, except for student discipline and employee matters.

• Approval of Revised Board Policy JIC: Code of Student Conduct (no fiscal impact)
• Approval of Revised Board Policy IKFB: Graduation Exercises (no fiscal impact)
• Approval of Revised Board Policy GCCAB: Instructional Staff Personal/Emergency/Legal Religious Leave (no fiscal impact)
• Approval of Revised Board Policy GCCBB: Administrative Staff Personal/Emergency/Legal Religious Leave (no fiscal impact)
• Modification of public participation process per Executive Orders 20-69, 20-91, 20-92

The School Board approved several revised policies, including the Code of Student Conduct and graduation exercises. The board also approved a series of consent items covering personnel, grant documents, and various inter-agency agreements.

• Approved Revised Board Policy JIC: Code of Student Conduct (8-0)
• Approved Revised Board Policy IKFB: Graduation Exercises (8-0)
• Approved Revised Board Policy GCCAB, GCCBB, and GDCB regarding staff leave (8-0)
• Approved 2020-21 Board of Directors for the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools (8-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda dated June 23, 2020 (8-0)
• Approved student expulsions and district behavior contracts (8-0)
• Approved implementation of Academy of Culinary Arts Magnet at Wekiva High School for 2021-2022 (8-0)
• Approved Construction Management Services for Site 30-E-SE-3 New Elementary School Project (8-0)

School Board Work Session

The Orange County Public Schools School Board will hold a virtual work session to discuss the capital and operating budgets. The board will also review virtual work session protocols. No votes are expected as this is a discussion session.

• Virtual work session protocol discussion
• Capital and Operating Budgets discussion

School Board Meeting 5:30 PM

The Orange County School Board will hold a virtual meeting with limited in-person attendance due to COVID-19. The board will vote on consent items including a personnel agenda with appointments and terminations, student expulsions from Cypress Creek High School and others, and grant-related documents. Public comment procedures are modified for the emergency.

• Modification of public participation process due to COVID-19 (virtual meeting, limited in-person, social distancing)
• Approval of Personnel Agenda including creation of positions, salary schedules, appointments, reappointments, and terminations
• Expulsion of a student from Cypress Creek High School for remainder of 2019-20 school year through Dec 18, 2020
• Expulsion of multiple students in conjunction with waivers of out-of-school expulsion and behavior contracts
• Approval of grant-related documents with positive fiscal impact

The School Board approved the school calendars for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years. Members also approved adding July 31, 2020, as a pre-planning day for the 2020-2021 calendar. Other approved actions included personnel appointments, student expulsions, and construction projects.

• Approved 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school calendars (8-0)
• Approved July 31, 2020 as a pre-planning day for 2020-2021 calendar (8-0)
• Approved personnel agenda including appointments and terminations (8-0)
• Approved student expulsion for remainder of 2019-2020 year and through Dec 18, 2020 (8-0)
• Approved 2020-2021 Career and Technical Education postsecondary fee schedule (8-0)
• Approved procurement recommendations for June 9, 2020 (8-0)
• Approved construction management for Avalon and Meadowbrook Middle School roof replacement (8-0)
• Approved settlement agreements for cases Crawford v. OCPS and Byerly v. Orange County School Board (8-0)

Rule Development Workshop & Work Session

The Orange County Public Schools board holds a rule development workshop and work session to discuss budget priorities, proposed revisions to the Code of Student Conduct, and academic return on investment outcomes. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• Budget Priorities work session
• Board Policy JIC - Code of Student Conduct rule development workshop (redline draft for 2020-21)
• Academic Return on Investment Outcomes work session

Rule Development Workshop & Work Session

This is a Rule Development Workshop & Work Session of the Orange County Public Schools board. The board will discuss proposed revisions to Board Policy IKFB on graduation exercises, as well as several staff leave policies (instructional, administrative, and support staff). A presentation on concurrency and capacity (CEA) is also scheduled. All items are for discussion only; no votes are taken at this workshop.

• Discussion of Board Policy IKFB - Graduation Exercises
• Discussion of Board Policy GCCAB - Instructional Staff Personal/Emergency/Legal/Religious Leave
• Discussion of Board Policy GCCBB - Administrative Staff Personal/Emergency/Legal/Religious Leave
• Discussion of Board Policy GDCB - Support Staff Personal/Emergency/Legal/Religious Leave
• Presentation on Concurrency & Capacity (CEA)

School Board Meeting 5:30 PM

The Orange County School Board is meeting virtually due to COVID-19, with modified public participation. The board will vote on consent items including personnel actions (positions, salaries, appointments), student expulsions for Level 4 offenses, grant-related documents, and a programming agreement with UCF/WUCF TV for educational content.

• Personnel agenda: approval of positions, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations
• Expulsion of students for Level 4 Code of Conduct offenses
• Grant-related documents with positive fiscal impact
• Programming agreement with WUCF TV (June 2020 – May 2021)
• Virtual meeting protocol and modified public comment due to COVID-19

The School Board approved a charter school application for UCP Bailes Community Academy. The board also passed several consent items including personnel changes, student expulsions, and construction documents.

• Approved UCP Bailes Community Academy Charter application (6-2)
• Approved Personnel Agenda dated May 26, 2020 (8-0)
• Approved student expulsions and behavior contracts (8-0)
• Approved grant-related documents (8-0)
• Approved programming agreement with UCF for WUCF TV (8-0)
• Approved dual enrollment agreement renewal with University of Florida (8-0)
• Approved procurement recommendations dated May 26, 2020 (8-0)
• Approved financial statements ending March 31, 2020 (8-0)

School Board Work Session

The OCPS School Board will hold a virtual work session to discuss summer school programs, plans for reopening schools, and financial projections. No votes are expected as this is a discussion session.

• Discussion of summer school programs (attachment: 05.21.2020 Work Session.pdf, 1,963 KB)
• Discussion of school reopening plans
• Discussion of financial projections

Rule Development Workshop & Work Session

This is a rule development workshop and work session, not a voting meeting. The board will discuss revisions to Board Policy JIC - Code of Student Conduct and review the UCP Bailes Community Academy Charter School Application. No formal decisions are expected.

• Discussion of Board Policy JIC - Code of Student Conduct for the upcoming school year
• Review of UCP Bailes Community Academy Charter School Application

Public Hearing & School Board Meeting 5:30 PM

The school board approved three targeted rezonings for the 2020-21 school year: moving students from Chain of Lakes Middle to Southwest Middle, from Bay Meadows Elementary to Sand Lake Elementary, and from Whispering Oak Elementary to Lake Whitney Elementary. The board also approved a personnel agenda for appointments and terminations. The meeting was held virtually due to COVID-19 with modified public participation.

• Approved rezoning from Chain of Lakes Middle School to Southwest Middle School, effective August 2020
• Approved rezoning from Bay Meadows Elementary School to Sand Lake Elementary School, effective August 2020
• Approved rezoning from Whispering Oak Elementary School to Lake Whitney Elementary School, effective August 2020
• Approved personnel agenda including designations, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations
• Meeting held virtually with modified public participation due to COVID-19 emergency orders

The School Board approved rezoning for targeted areas involving three different schools to take effect in August 2020. The board also approved a personnel agenda, student expulsions, and various construction and procurement items via a consent agenda.

• Approved rezoning from Chain of Lakes Middle to Southwest Middle (8-0)
• Approved rezoning from Bay Meadows Elementary to Sand Lake Elementary (8-0)
• Approved rezoning from Whispering Oak Elementary to Lake Whitney Elementary (8-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda dated May 12, 2020 (8-0)
• Approved student expulsions for Cypress Creek High, West Orange High, and others (8-0)
• Approved one-year contract extension for UCP West Orange Charter School (8-0)
• Approved architectural services for Avalon and Meadowbrook Middle School renewal (8-0)
• Approved procurement recommendations for May 12, 2020 (8-0)

School Board Meeting 5:30 PM

The board will meet virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with modified public participation rules and limited in-person attendance. Several ceremonial proclamations for May awareness months and appreciation days are on the agenda, including Better Hearing and Speech Month, Building Safety Month, Foster Care Month, Internal Audit Awareness Month, Mental Health Month, School Lunch Hero Day, and Teacher Appreciation Week.

• Modification of public participation process for virtual meeting due to COVID-19 emergency orders
• Proclaim May 2020 as Better Hearing and Speech Month
• Proclaim May 2020 as Building Safety Month
• Proclaim May 2020 as Foster Care Awareness Month
• Proclaim May 2020 as Internal Audit Awareness Month

The School Board approved a series of consent items including the April 28 personnel agenda, student expulsions, and grant-related documents. The board also authorized the General Counsel to settle claims during the period of emergency.

• Approved Personnel Agenda dated April 28, 2020 (8-0)
• Approved expulsion of a BM/Chain of Lakes Middle School student through March 11, 2021 (8-0)
• Approved student expulsions in conjunction with waivers and behavior contracts (8-0)
• Approved grant-related documents (8-0)
• Renewed agreement with Siemens Energy, Inc. for Community Based Vocational Education (8-0)
• Approved procurement recommendations for April 28, 2020 (8-0)
• Approved construction management for Glenridge Middle School Capital Renewal Project (8-0)
• Authorized General Counsel to settle claims during period of emergency (8-0)

Public Hearing & School Board Meeting 5:30 PM

The Orange County School Board will hold a public hearing and regular meeting, including action on revised policies for critical teacher shortages and threats, and adoption of world languages textbooks for grades 6-12. The board also approved proclamations for School Library Media Month and Denim Day.

• Approval of revised Board Policy GCBAB Critical Teacher Shortages, giving Superintendent authority to designate shortage schools annually.
• Approval of revised Board Policy JICK Threats, clarifying the role of the District Threat Assessment Team.
• Adoption of World Languages Textbook Instructional Resources and Materials for Spanish, French, American Sign Language, German, Japanese, and Chinese, published by Vista Higher Learning, eDynamics, and National Geographic/Cengage.
• Proclamation of April 2020 as School Library Media Month in OCPS.
• Proclamation of April 29, 2020 as Denim Day in OCPS to raise awareness about sexual assault.

The School Board approved revised policies regarding critical teacher shortages and threats, as well as new world languages instructional materials. The board also approved a personnel agenda, several student expulsions, and various construction and financial reports.

• Approved Revised Board Policy GCBAB Critical Teacher Shortages (8-0)
• Approved Revised Board Policy JICK Threats (8-0)
• Approved World Languages Textbook Instructional Resources and Materials (8-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda dated April 14, 2020 (8-0)
• Approved four student expulsion requests (8-0)
• Approved write-off of uncollectible accounts for Extended Day Programs (8-0)
• Approved monthly financial statements for Dec 2019, Jan 2020, and Feb 2020 (8-0)
• Approved emergency access easement for Special Education Facility (8-0)

Rule Development Workshop

The Orange County Public Schools held a rule development workshop on April 7, 2020. Agenda items included a virtual rule development workshop protocol for targeted rezoning and a discussion on rezoning. The meeting was informational and for discussion only; no formal decisions were made.

• Virtual rule development workshop protocol for targeted rezoning (Item 1.01)
• Discussion on rezoning (Item 4.01)
• Roll call and superintendent's comments (procedural)

Special School Board Meeting 4:30 PM

The Orange County Public Schools Special School Board considered the renewal of the charter contract with Renaissance Charter School at Goldenrod. A motion was made to approve a one‑year extension of the contract while an investigation into whistleblower complaints proceeds. The motion carried, so the board approved the one‑year extension.

• Approve one‑year extension of the charter contract with Renaissance Charter School at Goldenrod, pending investigation
• Recommendation for a fifteen‑year renewal of the charter contract was reviewed

The School Board approved a one-year extension of the charter contract for Renaissance Charter School at Goldenrod. This extension is pending a district investigation into information and whistleblower complaints before a 15-year renewal is considered.

• Approved one-year extension of Renaissance Charter School at Goldenrod contract (8-0)

CANCELLED / TO BE RESCHEDULED - School Board Work Session

This meeting was cancelled and will be rescheduled. No business was conducted. The only listed topic was charter applications, but no action occurred.

• Meeting cancelled; charter applications discussion deferred

Public Hearing & School Board Meeting 5:30 PM

The Orange County School Board holds a public hearing and regular meeting. They will consider approving adoption of world languages textbooks for grades 6-12 at a cost of $6,707,615.91. The board will also vote on several proclamations including Autism Awareness Month, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and National Census Day.

• Adoption of World Languages textbooks for 6-12 (Spanish, French, ASL, etc.) totaling $6,707,615.91
• Proclaim April 2020 as Autism Awareness Month in Orange County Public Schools
• Proclaim April 12–18, 2020 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
• Proclaim April 1, 2020 as National Census Day in Orange County Public Schools
• Public comment period from 4:30–5:00 p.m. for non-agenda topics

The Board approved the adoption of world languages textbook materials and the charter school contract renewal for Renaissance Charter School at Goldenrod. Multiple student expulsions and construction documents for various school safety and renewal projects were also approved. The board further authorized a clinical training agreement with AdventHealth Orlando.

• Approved World Languages Textbook Instructional Resources and Materials (8-0)
• Approved renewal of charter school contract with Renaissance Charter School at Goldenrod (8-0)
• Approved clinical training agreement with AdventHealth Orlando (8-0)
• Approved renewal of agreement with Agri-Starts, Inc. for vocational education (8-0)
• Approved construction documents for Riverdale and Lakeville Elementary capital renewals (8-0)
• Approved construction documents for various elementary and middle school safety enhancements (8-0)
• Approved construction documents for Boone High School cafeteria remodeling (8-0)
• Approved expulsion of students from University High, Olympia High, and other district schools (8-0)

Rule Development Workshop & Work Session

The Orange County Public Schools board will hold a rule development workshop to discuss three board policies: critical teacher shortages, graduation exercises (student assembly), and threats. A fourth policy on educational adequacy and construction specifications has been withdrawn. No decisions are recorded; the items are for discussion.

• Discussion of Board Policy GCBAB – Critical Teacher Shortages
• Discussion of Board Policy IKFB – Graduation Exercises (Student Assembly)
• Discussion of Board Policy JICK – Threats
• Withdrawal of Board Policy FEA – Educational Adequacy and Construction Specifications for New and Renovated Facilities

School Board Work Session

The School Board is conducting a work session to review instructional services and district-wide costs. The agenda includes a Teaching and Learning Review.

• Teaching and Learning Review
• System-wide Instructional Services
• District-wide Costs

School Board Meeting 5:30 PM

The Orange County Public Schools Board will consider and adopt several proclamations, such as declaring February 27, 2020 as National Digital Learning Day and March 2020 as National Social Work Month, Purchasing Month, and Youth Visual and Performing Arts Month. The meeting also includes a strategic plan update for Career and Technical Education. Public comment is allowed at the start of the meeting.

• Proclaim February 27, 2020 as Digital Learning Day in Orange County Public Schools
• Proclaim March 2020 as National Social Work Month in Orange County Public Schools
• Proclaim March 2020 as Purchasing Month in Orange County Public Schools
• Proclaim March 2020 as Youth Visual and Performing Arts Month in Orange County Public Schools
• Strategic Plan Update: Career and Technical Education – report presentation

The School Board approved several consent items including personnel changes, student expulsions, and construction projects. The board also directed the Superintendent to restart the naming process for Stonewall Jackson Middle School through the school's SAC.

• Directed restart of Stonewall Jackson Middle School renaming process (8-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda dated February 25, 2020 (8-0)
• Approved expulsion of student from Olympia High School through October 9, 2020 (8-0)
• Approved expulsion of student from Jones High School through October 9, 2020 (8-0)
• Approved procurement recommendations for February 25, 2020 (8-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #1 to FY 2019-20 Capital Outlay Budget (8-0)
• Approved construction management services for Site 132-M-W-4 and Site 89-E-W-4 (8-0)
• Approved School Impact Fee Agreement for Alta at Health Village #19-005 (8-0)

School Board Work Session

The Orange County Public Schools board holds a work session to review five operational areas: facilities, communications, board services, superintendent's office, and legal services. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information.

• Facilities Review (Operating)
• Communications Review
• School Board Services Review
• Office of the Superintendent Review
• Legal Services Review

School Board Meeting 5:30 PM

The School Board will consider consent agenda items including approval of the February 11 personnel agenda (covering hires, terminations, salary schedules) and two student expulsions from Jones and Timber Creek High Schools for Level 4 offenses. A proclamation for School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day is also on the agenda. No public hearings or major policy discussions are scheduled.

• Approval of the Personnel Agenda dated February 11, 2020, including positions, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations
• Expulsion of a student from Jones High School for the remainder of 2019-2020 and through December 18, 2020
• Expulsion of a student from Timber Creek High School for the same period
• Proclamation of February 7, 2020 as School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
• Information item on the 2019-2020 Code of Student Conduct

School Board Work Session

The School Board will hold a work session to discuss Board Policy JIC, the Code of Student Conduct. This is a discussion item only; no votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of Board Policy JIC (Code of Student Conduct)

School Board Work Session

This work session agenda includes reviews of four departments: Fiscal Services, Information Technology Services, Human Resources, and Operations. No votes or specific action items are listed; the session is for discussion and presentation only.

• Fiscal Services review
• Information Technology Services review
• Human Resources review
• Operations review

School Board Meeting 5:30 PM

The Orange County Public Schools School Board will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda items, including approval of personnel actions (hiring, appointments, terminations) and student expulsions. The board will also hear a strategic plan update on internal audit and recognize February as Career and Technical Education Month, Black History Month, and National School Counseling Week. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of Personnel Agenda dated January 28, 2020, including appointments, reappointments, terminations, and salary schedules
• Approval of student expulsions in conjunction with waivers and district behavior contracts
• Proclaim February 2020 as Career and Technical Education Month
• Proclaim February 2020 as Black History Month
• Strategic Plan Update: Internal Audit Update

The board approved a series of consent items including personnel changes, student expulsions, and grant documents. Members also authorized a conditional waiver of legal action regarding the Hamrick Estates Comprehensive Plan Amendment.

• Approved Personnel Agenda dated January 28, 2020 (8-0)
• Approved student expulsions and behavior contracts (8-0)
• Approved expulsion of a student for the remainder of 2019-2020 school year (8-0)
• Approved grant-related documents (8-0)
• Approved agreement with Homeless Services Network of Central Florida, Inc. (8-0)
• Approved renewal with Community Based Vocational Education and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida (8-0)
• Approved agreement between Jones High School and Healthcare Providers of Florida, Inc. (8-0)
• Approved waiver of legal action for Hamrick Estates if City of Apopka approves amendments (7-1)

School Board Work Session

The Orange County School Board will hold a work session to discuss three topics: connections to the Strategic Plan, the AROI (Annual Return on Investment) budget process, and a concept called 'Purposeful Abandonment.' No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Strategic Plan Connections discussion
• AROI Process (budget work session) with attached PDF
• Purposeful Abandonment topic

School Board Meeting 5:30 PM

The Orange County Public Schools School Board will vote on a consent agenda including a revenue-generating affinity card agreement with Addition Financial that could generate $40,000-$50,000 annually for the district's foundation. The board will also approve a routine personnel agenda covering appointments, reappointments, and terminations. Two items were withdrawn: introduction of new COVE committee members and a Hamrick Estates comprehensive plan amendment update. Proclamations for Celebrate Literacy Week, a commitment to end student tobacco use including e-cigarettes, and Mentoring Month will be adopted.

• Approval of a two-year affinity card agreement with Addition Financial (estimated $40k-$50k/year)
• Approval of the personnel agenda dated January 14, 2020, including position designations and salary schedules
• Proclaim January 27-31, 2020 as Celebrate Literacy Week in Orange County Public Schools
• Proclaim the district's commitment to end student use of all tobacco products including e-cigarettes
• Proclaim January 2020 as Mentoring Month in Orange County Public Schools

The Board approved a series of consent items including school construction documents, personnel appointments, and student expulsions. It also authorized the consolidation of Nap Ford Community School and Legends Academy into one charter contract. Several proclamations regarding literacy, tobacco use, and mentoring were issued.

• Approved consolidation of Nap Ford Community School and Legends Academy into Legends Academy
• Approved Phase III documents for Meadow Woods Middle School and Site 113-H-W-4 High School projects
• Approved Phase III documents for Colonial 9th Grade Center and Orange Technical College renovation
• Approved personnel agenda including appointments and salary schedules
• Approved three student expulsions and related behavior contracts
• Approved clinical training agreement with Conway Lakes NC, LLC for health occupations students
• Approved settlement agreements for David Caron and Leonardo Fajardo
• Approved revenue generating affinity card agreement