Orange County Public Schools public meetings in 2022
46 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
School Board Meeting
The school board approved a resolution on secure storage and gun safety, revised policies on local school wellness, school volunteers, and student performances, and proclaimed January 2023 as National Mentoring Month. The meeting also included recognitions and procedural items.
- Approval of Resolution for Secure Storage and Gun Safety
- Revised Board Policy IHAM - Local School Wellness
- Revised Board Policy IJOC - School Volunteers
- Revised Board Policy JJC - Student Performances
- Proclamation of January 2023 as National Mentoring Month
The School Board approved several revised board policies regarding school wellness, volunteers, student performances, and parent involvement. The board also approved a resolution for secure storage and gun safety, personnel changes, and various construction and clinical training agreements.
- Approved Resolution for Secure Storage and Gun Safety (8-0)
- Approved revised Board Policy IHAM- Local School Wellness (8-0)
- Approved revised Board Policy IJOC - School Volunteers (8-0)
- Approved revised Board Policy JJC - Student Performances (8-0)
- Approved revised Board Policy KB - Parent Involvement in Education (8-0)
- Approved Personnel Agenda dated December 13, 2022 (8-0)
- Approved student expulsions and behavior contracts (8-0)
- Approved clinical training agreements with Celebrity Medical Center, Woodland Lakes Family Practice, Mohawk Surgery Center, and BrightStart Pediatrics (8-0)
Public Hearing - 5:30 P.M.
The Orange County School Board held a public hearing and voted to approve several rezoning requests affecting elementary and high school attendance zones. Decisions included technical and targeted rezonings for Tupperware Heights, The Ridge, and a broader rezoning (47-E-W-4) effective in 2024. All motions carried unanimously with seven yea votes.
- Approved technical rezoning for Tupperware Heights, modifying Endeavor and Oakshire elementary zones starting August 2023 (fiscal impact $500-$1,500)
- Approved targeted rezoning for The Ridge Elementary, modifying Apopka and Wheatley zones starting August 2023 ($500-$1,500)
- Approved targeted rezoning for The Ridge High School, modifying Apopka and Wekiva zones starting August 2023 ($500-$1,500)
- Approved rezoning 47-E-W-4, modifying Water Spring, Panther Lake, and Hamlin elementary zones starting August 2024 ($500-$1,500)
The board approved technical and targeted rezoning for Tupperware Heights, The Ridge Elementary, and The Ridge High School to begin in August 2023. Additionally, the board approved rezoning for 47-E-W-4 to begin in August 2024.
- Approved technical rezoning for Tupperware Heights to commence August 2023 (7-0)
- Approved targeted rezoning for The Ridge Elementary to commence August 2023 (7-0)
- Approved targeted rezoning for The Ridge High School to commence August 2023 (7-0)
- Approved rezoning for 47-E-W-4 to commence August 2024 (7-0)
Rule Development Workshop - 10:00 a.m.
The Orange County Public Schools Board holds a rule development workshop to discuss proposed updates to four school board policies: Local School Wellness (IHAM), School Volunteers (IJOC), Student Performances (JJC), and Parent Involvement in Education (KB). No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.
- Discussion of policy IHAM - Local School Wellness (redline attached)
- Discussion of policy IJOC - School Volunteers (redline attached)
- Discussion of policy JJC - Student Performances (redline attached)
- Discussion of policy KB - Parent Involvement in Education (redline attached)
Special School Board Meeting
The Orange County Public Schools Board will consider adopting proclamations to recognize National Apprenticeship Week, National Philanthropy Week, American Education Week, and National Education Support Professionals Day. The board will also receive an ESSER strategic plan update report. No public hearings or consent items are scheduled for this meeting.
- Proclaim Nov. 14‑20, 2022 as National Apprenticeship Week
- Proclaim Nov. 14‑18, 2022 as National Philanthropy Week
- Proclaim Nov. 14‑18, 2022 as American Education Week
- Proclaim Nov. 16, 2022 as National Education Support Professionals Day
- ESSER Strategic Plan Update report
The School Board approved a series of consent items including the November 15 personnel agenda, several student expulsions, and construction documents for Orange Technical College - East Campus and Three Points Elementary School. The board also approved the reproductive health and disease education curriculum and various grant-related documents.
- Approved Personnel Agenda dated November 15, 2022 (7-0)
- Approved multiple student expulsions (7-0)
- Approved Reproductive Health and Disease Education Curriculum (7-0)
- Approved Phase III Construction Documents for Orange Technical College - East Campus (7-0)
- Approved Phase III Construction Documents for Three Points Elementary School (7-0)
- Approved Construction Management Services for Kaley ESE Services Multi-System Renewal Project (7-0)
- Approved monthly financial statements ending August 31, 2022 (7-0)
- Approved Gardenia Reserve and Meadow Woods Parcel 21 Concurrency Mitigation Agreements (7-0)
School Board Reorganization Meeting
The Orange County School Board held a ministerial reorganization meeting on November 15, 2022. Board members elected a Vice Chairman and approved the calendar of regular meetings for the 2022‑2023 school year. They also approved the officers for the Orange County School Board Leasing Corporation. No public comment was permitted on these items.
- Election of Vice Chairman (motion by Linda Kobert, second by Pamela Gould; carried)
- Approval of dates for 2022‑2023 School Board meetings (motion by Angela Gallo, second by Karen CastorDentel; carried)
- Approval of officers to the Orange County School Board Leasing Corporation (motion by Linda Kobert, second by Vicki‑Elaine Felder; carried)
The School Board held a reorganization meeting to elect leadership and set the annual schedule. The board approved the 2022-2023 meeting dates and the officers for the Leasing Corporation.
- Elected Angie Gallo as Vice Chairman (7-0)
- Approved establishment of dates for 2022-2023 School Board Meetings (7-0)
- Approved Officers to the Leasing Corporation (7-0)
CANCELED DUE TO TROPICAL STORM NICOLE - School Board Meeting
This meeting of the Orange County Public Schools School Board was canceled due to Tropical Storm Nicole. No decisions or discussions occurred. The agenda contained only procedural items and ceremonial proclamations that were not acted upon.
School Board Meeting
The board will hear proclamations for National First Responders Day, Florida Family Engagement in Education Month, Native American Heritage Month, Week of the Family, National School Psychology Week, and Holocaust Education Week. The agenda is largely ceremonial with no major policy decisions or contract approvals.
- Proclaim Oct. 28, 2022 as National First Responders Day in Orange County Public Schools
- Proclaim Nov. 2022 as Florida Family Engagement in Education Month
- Proclaim Nov. 2022 as Native American Heritage Month
- Proclaim Nov. 6–12, 2022 as Week of the Family
- Proclaim Nov. 7–11, 2022 as National School Psychology Week
The School Board approved the October 25, 2022 personnel agenda and the annual update of the Professional Learning Catalog. The board also approved eight individual student expulsions and one group expulsion involving behavior contracts. Additionally, procurement recommendations and construction services for renovation projects were approved.
- Approved Personnel Agenda dated October 25, 2022 (6-0)
- Approved Annual Update of the Professional Learning Catalog for 2022-2023 (6-0)
- Approved 8 individual student expulsions (6-0)
- Approved student expulsions in conjunction with waivers and behavior contracts (6-0)
- Approved grant-related documents (6-0)
- Approved procurement recommendations (6-0)
- Approved construction management for FY22 Multi-Site Comprehensive Renovation Project (6-0)
- Approved architectural and engineering services for Kaley ESE Services Multi-System Renewal Project (6-0)
Rule Development Workshop- 4:30 P.M.
The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a Rule Development Workshop to discuss rezoning proposals for several areas (50-H-SE-2, 47-EW-4, 97-E-SE-2, 129-M-SE-2, technical rezoning of The Ridge, and targeted rezoning of Tupperware Heights). Due to community feedback, staff will be pulling and postponing the proposed rezoning options for 50-H-SE-2 and 129-M-SE-2 to a future date. This is an information and discussion session, not a voting meeting.
- Rezoning proposals for areas: 50-H-SE-2, 47-EW-4, 97-E-SE-2, 129-M-SE-2
- Technical rezoning of The Ridge
- Targeted rezoning of Tupperware Heights
- Staff pulling and postponing options for 50-H-SE-2 and 129-M-SE-2 due to community feedback
- Future meeting to be advertised per Board Policy JC
Work Session- 3:30 P.M.
This is a work session of the Orange County Public Schools Board. The board will receive information and discuss two topics: the district's strategic plan scorecard and the school improvement plan for Orange County Preparatory Academy. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.
- Discussion of OCPS Strategic Plan District Scorecard covering six goals including high expectations, student resiliency, and efficient operations
- Review of Orange County Preparatory Academy School Improvement Plan for 2022-23
School Board Meeting
This meeting consists primarily of procedural items and ceremonial proclamations designating various awareness months and weeks in October 2022. No substantive policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are on the agenda. Public comment is permitted only on specific agenda items (3-15 and item 17).
- Proclaim September 2022 as Attendance Awareness Month
- Proclaim October 2022 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Proclaim October 2022 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month
- Proclaim October 2022 as LGBTQ+ Awareness and History Month
- Proclaim October 2022 as National Bullying Prevention Month
The School Board approved the October 11, 2022 personnel agenda and multiple construction management and architectural services contracts. The board also approved student expulsions, grant-related documents, and financial reports.
- Approved Personnel Agenda dated October 11, 2022 (8-0)
- Approved student expulsions and behavior contracts for September 29, 2022 (8-0)
- Approved two sets of grant-related documents (8-0)
- Approved procurement recommendations dated October 11, 2022 (8-0)
- Approved Fixed Asset Deletion and Restoration Report (8-0)
- Approved monthly financial statements ending July 31, 2022 (8-0)
- Approved construction management for Pine Castle Elementary Pre-K repurpose (8-0)
- Approved construction management for Lake Nona area elementary relief project (8-0)
CANCELED DUE TO HURRICANE IAN - School Board Meeting
The Orange County Public Schools Board meeting scheduled for September 29, 2022 was canceled because of Hurricane Ian. The agenda listed items to adopt proclamations designating September as Attendance Awareness Month and October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, LGBTQ+ Awareness and History Month, National Bullying Prevention Month, National Principals Month, and Disability History and Awareness Weeks. No votes or decisions were made since the meeting did not occur.
- Proclaim September 2022 as Attendance Awareness Month
- Proclaim October 2022 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Proclaim October 2022 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month
- Proclaim October 2022 as LGBTQ+ Awareness and History Month
- Proclaim October 2022 as National Bullying Prevention Month
Budget Public Hearing & School Board Meeting
This is a public hearing and school board meeting where the board will consider adopting the final budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year and setting the total millage rate at 6.462 mills. The proposed millage is 10.62% above the rolled-back rate. The agenda also includes several proclamations and routine opening items.
- Adoption of millage rates supporting the 2022-23 final budget: total 6.462 mills (Required Local Effort 3.214, Basic Discretionary 0.748, Additional Voted 1.000, Capital Improvement 1.500)
- Proclamation of Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2022 as National Hispanic Heritage Month in Orange County Public Schools
- Proclamation of Sept. 17, 2022 as Citizenship Day and Constitution Day, and Sept. 26-30 as Celebrate Freedom Week
- Proclamation of Sept. 19-23, 2022 as Start With Hello Week in Orange County Public Schools
- Public comment guidelines and meeting procedures
The School Board approved the adoption of the millage and the final budget for the 2022-23 school year. The board also approved several consent items including personnel changes, student expulsions, and construction services.
- Approved adoption of millage to support 2022-23 Final Budget (7-0)
- Approved adoption of the 2022-23 Final Budget (7-0)
- Approved Personnel Agenda dated September 13, 2022 (6-0)
- Approved expulsion of a student at Liberty MS through April 11, 2023 (6-0)
- Approved student expulsions with waivers and behavior contracts (6-0)
- Approved 2022-23 Uniform Statewide Assessment Calendar (6-0)
- Approved construction management for Lockhart Middle School HVAC project (6-0)
- Approved architectural services for Pine Castle Elementary repurpose to Pre-K Center (6-0)
School Board Work Session
This is a School Board work session with a single substantive topic: student discipline. The agenda includes a PowerPoint presentation on the subject, but no specific decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Student discipline discussion with accompanying presentation
School Board Meeting
The School Board will hear a strategic plan update on mental health services, consider proclamations for PTA Membership Month and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day, and vote on consent items including a personnel agenda with appointments and terminations, student expulsions, and grant applications.
- Proclaim September 2022 as National PTA Membership Month
- Proclaim Sept. 9, 2022 as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day
- Strategic Plan Update: Mental Health Services FY 2022-2023
- Approval of Personnel Agenda including creation of positions and salary schedules
- Request approval of expulsions of students with Level 4 offenses
The School Board approved the 2021-22 Annual Financial Report and year-end budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2022. The board also authorized several construction projects, legal service agreements, and personnel appointments.
- Approved 2021-22 Annual Financial Report (7-0)
- Approved Year-end Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2022 (7-0)
- Approved Phase III construction documents for Hungerford Elementary School renovation (7-0)
- Approved Phase III construction documents for Lake Nona Area High School Relief Project (7-0)
- Approved personnel agenda including appointments and salary schedules (7-0)
- Approved student expulsions and behavior contracts (7-0)
- Approved clinical training agreements with Toyota TEN and Orlando VA Medical Center (7-0)
- Approved legal service agreements with seven different law firms (7-0)
Rule Development Workshop, 10:00 AM
The Orange County Public Schools Board holds a rule development workshop to discuss proposed revisions to four school board policies: Instructional Materials (IJ), Library Materials Selection and Adoption (IJL), Challenged Materials (KEC), and Teaching About Controversial Issues (IMB). No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only. An information-only item on Mater Academy is also on the agenda.
- Discussion of School Board Policy IJ – Instructional Materials and a draft petition to object to adopted materials
- Discussion of School Board Policy IJL – Library Materials Selection and Adoption along with a reconsideration request form
- Discussion of School Board Policy KEC – Challenged Materials Policy (repeal proposed)
- Discussion of School Board Policy IMB – Teaching About Controversial Issues (repeal proposed)
- Information only on Mater Academy
Public Hearing & School Board Meeting
The Orange County School Board held a public hearing and voted to approve revisions to six board policies (BA, BDD, BDF, BDG, BG) and to repeal two policies: BGC (Review of Policies) and EBBA (Disease Prevention; Face Coverings). All motions carried unanimously. The meeting also included a strategic plan update on digital fees.
- Revised Board Policy BA (School District Operational Goals)
- Revised Board Policy BDD (Board Superintendent Relations)
- Revised Board Policy BDF (Unitary Status Advisory and Oversight Committee)
- Repealed Board Policy EBBA (Disease Prevention; Face Coverings)
- Strategic Plan Update: Digital Fees
The School Board approved several revised operational policies and repealed policies regarding policy review and face coverings. The board also authorized construction services for Lakemont Elementary and Windy Ridge K8, and approved multiple student expulsions.
- Approved revised policies BA, BDD, BDF, BDG, and BG (8-0)
- Repealed Board Policy BGC (Review of Policies) (8-0)
- Repealed Board Policy EBBA (Disease Prevention; Face Coverings) (8-0)
- Approved Personnel Agenda dated August 9, 2022 (8-0)
- Approved student expulsions for Robinswood Middle and Lake Nona High (8-0)
- Approved architectural and construction management for Lakemont Elementary and Windy Ridge K8 (8-0)
- Approved final inspection for Boone High and Meadow Woods Middle projects (8-0)
- Approved expulsion of student IM at University High School (5-3)
Budget Public Hearing & School Board Meeting
The Orange County School Board held a public hearing and adopted a total millage of 6.462 mills for the 2022-23 fiscal year, which is 10.62% above the rolled-back rate. The board also approved a tentative budget totaling $5.2 billion across all funds and set a final public hearing for September 13, 2022.
- Adopted millage of 6.462 mills (down from 6.737 in 2021-22) with a 10.62% increase over rolled-back rate
- Approved 2022-23 tentative budget: General Fund $2.48B, Capital Projects $1.82B, Internal Service $392M, Special Revenue $273M, Debt Service $235M
- Set final budget public hearing for September 13, 2022 at 5:01 PM at Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center
- Approved personnel agenda including appointments, terminations, and position creations (final version unavailable until meeting date)
- Millage includes 1.0 mil voter-approved levy renewed in 2018 for programs, teachers, arts, athletics, and activities
The School Board approved the millage rate and the tentative budget for the 2022-23 school year. The board also approved various personnel agendas, salary increases, and construction projects through a consent agenda.
- Approved adoption of millage to support 2022-23 tentative budget (7-0)
- Approved adoption of the 2022-23 tentative budget (6-0)
- Approved personnel agenda including positions, qualifications, and salary schedules (7-0)
- Approved OESPA contract for 2022-2023 wage increases and language changes (7-0)
- Approved 2022-23 salary increases for administrative/technical and food service managers (7-0)
- Approved construction management for Andover Elementary HVAC project (7-0)
- Approved architectural and construction services for Oak Ridge High classroom addition (7-0)
- Approved MOU with Mazda North American Operations for technical training at Orange Technical College (7-0)
Rule Development Workshop 10:00 AM
The Orange County School Board will hold a rule development workshop to discuss revisions to several school board policies. Items include updates to operational goals (BA), board-superintendent relations (BDD), and the unitary status committee (BDF), among others. Notably, the board will consider repealing two policies: BGC on policy review and EBBA on disease prevention and face coverings.
- Repeal of Policy EBBA – Disease Prevention; Face Coverings
- Repeal of Policy BGC – Review of Policies
- Revision of Policy BA – School District Operational Goals
- Revision of Policy BDD – Board Superintendent Relations
- Revision of Policy BDF – Unitary Status Advisory and Oversight Committee
Work Session, 10:00 AM
The Orange County School Board will discuss four policies: IJ (Instructional Resources and Materials), IJL (Library Materials Selection and Adoption), KEC (Challenged Materials Policy), and IMB (Teaching About Controversial Issues). The meeting is a work session, so no final votes are expected; however, attachments indicate that policies KEC and IMB are proposed for repeal. These discussions may precede future board action on how schools select and challenge instructional and library materials.
- Discussion of School Board Policy IJ (Instructional Resources and Materials) with a redline document attached
- Discussion of School Board Policy IJL (Library Materials Selection and Adoption) with a redline document attached
- Discussion of School Board Policy KEC (Challenged Materials Policy) with a proposal to repeal the policy
- Discussion of School Board Policy IMB (Teaching About Controversial Issues) with a proposal to repeal the policy
- All four topics are listed as 'Discussion' type and linked to district goals including community engagement and student learning
School Board Meeting
The Orange County School Board voted to approve a consent agenda that includes personnel appointments and terminations, the 2022-23 board for the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools, and three student expulsions for Level 4 offenses. No public hearings were held. The board also received informational items on the Code of Student Conduct and meeting procedures.
- Approval of 2022-23 Board of Directors for the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools (no fiscal impact)
- Approval of Personnel Agenda including designations, salary schedules, appointments, reappointments, and terminations (cost within approved budget)
- Expulsion of a student from CT/Walker Middle School through May 11, 2023
- Expulsion of a student from LWF/Liberty Middle School through April 5, 2023
- Expulsion of a student from Renaissance Charter at Chickasaw Trail through January 12, 2023
The School Board voted to offer the Superintendent position to Dr. Maria Vazquez and approved the 2022-23 Orange County Classroom Teachers Association contract. The board also approved several student expulsions and construction projects for Westbrooke Elementary and a Lake Nona area high school.
- Offered Superintendent position to Dr. Maria Vazquez (8-0)
- Approved 2022-23 Orange County Classroom Teachers Association contract for salary increases and language changes (8-0)
- Approved 2022-23 Board of Directors for the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools (8-0)
- Approved Personnel Agenda dated June 28, 2022 (8-0)
- Approved four student expulsions and related behavior contracts (8-0)
- Approved vocational education agreement with Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (8-0)
- Approved HVAC capital renewal architectural, engineering, and construction management services for Westbrooke Elementary (8-0)
- Approved Phase III construction documents for Site 50-H-SE-2 Lake Nona Area High School Relief Project (8-0)
Public Hearing & School Board Meeting
The Orange County School Board will hold a public hearing and vote on several policy revisions, including a new policy specifically prohibiting firearms, weapons, and destructive devices on School Board Property. The board also considers updates to student assignment transfers, magnet school programs, threats policy, and child abuse reporting. A proclamation recognizing Juneteenth Day is also on the agenda.
- Proposed new policy JICI explicitly banning firearms and weapons on School Board Property
- Revised policy JCA updating student assignment transfers
- Revised policy JFBD updating magnet school program requirements
- Revised policy JICK on threats, including legislative updates
- Revised policy JLF on reporting child abuse, aligning with statutory updates
The School Board approved the 2022-2023 Code of Student Conduct for K-12 and several revised board policies. The board also voted to repeal multiple policies regarding student dress, discipline, and corporal punishment. Additionally, the board approved a personnel agenda and several student expulsions.
- Approved 2022-2023 Code of Student Conduct for K-12 (8-0)
- Approved revised policies on student assignment, magnet programs, and firearms (8-0)
- Approved revised policies on threats, child abuse reporting, and student automobile use (8-0)
- Approved revised policies on extracurriculars, parental rights, and surplus funds (8-0)
- Approved revised policies on financial monitoring and safety programs (8-0)
- Repealed policies on student dress, discipline, corporal punishment, and detention (8-0)
- Repealed policies on student supervision and conduct on buses (8-0)
- Approved personnel agenda and seven student expulsions (8-0)
School Board Work Session: Superintendent Search 1:00 PM (School Board Policies previously scheduled for 10:00 AM POSTPONED)
The Orange County School Board is holding a work session to discuss the superintendent search process. Several previously scheduled policy discussions on instructional materials and challenged materials have been postponed. The board will review written responses from superintendent candidates.
- Superintendent search work session at 1:00 PM with candidate written responses attached
- Postponed: School Board Policy IJ on Instructional Resources and Materials
- Postponed: School Board Policy IJL on Library Materials Selection and Adoption
- Postponed: School Board Policy IMB on Teaching About Controversial Issues
- Postponed: School Board Policy KEC on Challenged Materials Policy
Rule Development Workshop & Work Session, 1:00 PM
This rule development workshop and work session is a discussion, not a decision-making meeting. Topics include revisions to policies on use of surplus funds, financial audits, safety programs, the Code of Student Conduct for K-12, and proposed repeals of several student discipline policies. A legislative update on the 2022 Florida session is also scheduled.
- Discussion of policy DFAA on use of surplus funds
- Discussion of policy DIE on audits and financial monitoring
- Discussion of policy EBB on safety program
- Discussion of JIC Code of Student Conduct and the 2022-23 K-12 code
- Discussion of proposed repeal of policies on student dress (JICA), discipline (JK), corporal punishment (JKA), detention (JKB), supervision (JLIA), and bus conduct (EEAEC)
Work Session, 9:00 AM
The Orange County Public Schools board holds a work session to discuss the superintendent search, including reviewing tally sheets from the search process. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion of superintendent search with tally sheets
Public Hearing & School Board Meeting
The Orange County School Board held a public hearing on the adoption of new 9-12 math textbooks, then voted to approve the $2,294,764.45 purchase. The board also proclaimed June 2022 as LGBTQ+ Pride and Pulse Remembrance Month. Additional approved items included personnel actions and student expulsions.
- Approved adoption of 9-12 math textbooks from Cengage and Savvas for $2,294,764.45
- Proclaimed June 2022 as LGBTQ+ Pride and Pulse Remembrance Month
- Approved personnel agenda including position creations, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations
- Approved expulsion of students with waivers of out-of-school expulsion
The School Board approved the adoption of instructional resources and materials for 9-12 math. The board also passed several consent items including personnel changes, student expulsions, and construction documents.
- Approved adoption of 9-12 Math Textbook Instructional Resources and Materials (8-0)
- Approved Personnel Agenda dated May 24, 2022 (8-0)
- Approved student expulsions and district behavior contracts (8-0)
- Approved grant-related documents (8-0)
- Approved write-off of uncollectible accounts for Extended Day Programs (8-0)
- Approved renewal agreement with Orange County Youth and Family Services Division and Village School Program (8-0)
- Approved procurement recommendations for May 24, 2022 (8-0)
- Approved Phase III construction documents for Orange Technical College – West Campus replacement (8-0)
School Board Work Session: School Board Governance Policies 10:00 AM | Budget 1:00 PM
The Orange County School Board holds a work session to discuss proposed changes to several governance policies, including the use of surplus funds, audits, safety, code of student conduct, and potential repeal of policies on student dress, discipline, corporal punishment, detention, supervision, and bus conduct. The board also will hold a budget session at 1:00 PM.
- Discussion of policy DFAA on use of surplus funds
- Discussion of policy JIC Code of Student Conduct and proposed 2022-23 code
- Discussion of proposed repeal of student dress code policy JICA
- Discussion of proposed repeal of corporal punishment policy JKA
- Budget session at 1:00 PM with operating budget work session attachment
School Board Meeting
The Orange County School Board will vote on consent items including personnel appointments and terminations, student expulsions, and a proclamation for National School Nurse Day. They will also receive a strategic plan update on advanced studies participation and performance. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Proclaim May 11, 2022 as National School Nurse Day in OCPS
- Strategic Plan Update: Advanced Studies Participation and Performance by Rob Bixler
- Approval of personnel agenda including appointments, salary schedules, and terminations (final version available at meeting)
- Expulsion of a student from MG/University High School through Feb 7, 2023
- Expulsion of multiple students with waivers of out-of-school expulsion and district behavior contracts
The School Board approved a series of consent items including the May 10 personnel agenda and student expulsions. The board also authorized procurement recommendations and continuing contracts for engineering and building envelope services.
- Approved Personnel Agenda dated May 10, 2022 (7-0)
- Approved expulsion of a student from MG/University High School through February 7, 2023 (7-0)
- Approved student expulsions in conjunction with waivers and behavior contracts (7-0)
- Approved 2022-2023 Career and Technical Education Postsecondary Fee Schedule (7-0)
- Approved procurement recommendations dated May 10, 2022 (7-0)
- Approved Quarterly Investment Report ending March 31, 2022 (7-0)
- Approved Fixed Asset Deletion and Restoration Report (7-0)
- Approved continuing contracts for structural engineering and building envelope services (7-0)
Rule Development Workshop, 10:00 AM
On May 3, 2022, Orange County Public Schools held a Rule Development Workshop at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center. The board will discuss draft revisions to eight school board policies covering student assignment, magnet programs, firearms and weapons, threats, child abuse reporting, student automobile use, extracurricular activities, and parental rights. No decisions are recorded; the items are presented for discussion.
- Policy JCA – Assignment of Students to School (draft redline attached)
- Policy JFBD – Magnet School Programs (draft attached)
- Policy JICI – Firearms, Weapons and Destructive Devices (new draft attached)
- Policy JICK – Threats (draft redline attached)
- Policy KBBA – Parental Rights and Responsibilities (draft redline attached)
Work Session, 10:00 AM
At this work session, the Orange County Public Schools board is discussing the superintendent search, including the search timeline, job qualifications, salary information, and advertisement venues. No decisions are being made; the session is for discussion only.
- Discussion of superintendent search timeline and qualifications
- Review of superintendent job descriptions (2011 and 2022)
- Review of comparative salary information for the position
- Discussion of advertisement venues for the search
School Board Meeting
This meeting is largely ceremonial, with the board discussing and voting on several proclamations. The most notable item is the proclamation of Teacher Appreciation Week, supported by in-kind gifts valued at over $2.5 million from partners. Other proclamations cover Denim Day, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Haitian Heritage Month, and Mental Health Month.
- Proclaim May 1-7, 2022, as Teacher Appreciation Week with in-kind gifts valued at more than $2.5 million
- Proclaim April 27, 2022, as Denim Day to raise awareness about sexual assault
- Proclaim May 2022 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Proclaim May 2022 as Haitian Heritage Month
- Proclaim May 2022 as Mental Health Month and May 7 as National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
The board approved a resolution to hold a referendum election regarding a one mill annual levy extension for four years to fund essential operating expenses. Other actions included approving personnel agendas, student expulsions, and procurement recommendations.
- Approved referendum election for four-year one mill annual levy extension (8-0)
- Approved Personnel Agenda dated April 26, 2022 (6-0, 2 abstentions)
- Approved expulsion of a TR/Apopka High School student through January 20, 2023 (8-0)
- Approved student expulsions in conjunction with waivers and behavior contracts (8-0)
- Approved grant-related documents (8-0)
- Approved April 26, 2022 procurement recommendations (8-0)
- Approved monthly financial statements ending February 28, 2022 (8-0)
- Approved Nona South Integra Towers Concurrency Mitigation Agreement (8-0)
Work Session, 10:00 AM
The Orange County School Board holds a work session to discuss proposed updates to eight school board policies. Topics include student assignment (JCA), magnet school programs (JFBD), a new weapons in school policy (JICI), student automobile use (JLIE), child abuse reporting (JLF), threats (JICK), extracurricular activities (JJ), and parental rights (KBBA). No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- 4.01 Policy JCA - Assignment of Students to School (discussion)
- 4.02 Policy JFBD - Magnet School Programs (discussion)
- 4.03 Policy JICI - Weapons in School (new policy, discussion)
- 4.06 Policy JICK - Threats (discussion)
- 4.08 Policy KBBA - Parental Rights and Responsibilities (discussion)
Public Hearing & School Board Meeting
The School Board of Orange County Public Schools held a public hearing and meeting on April 12, 2022, to vote on several policy revisions. The board approved revisions to Board Policy B (School Board Governance), repealed Policy BBBG (Board Elections), and adopted updates to policies on board officers, meetings, executive sessions, and public input. They also proclaimed April 17-23, 2022, as National Volunteer Week.
- Approved revised Board Policy B – School Board Governance
- Repealed Board Policy BBBG – Board Elections
- Approved revised Board Policy BDC – Board Officers
- Approved revised Board Policy BE – School Board Meetings
- Approved revised Board Policy BEC – Executive Sessions
The board approved several revised policies regarding board governance, meetings, and executive sessions. It also approved the naming of a new school as Kelly Park School and authorized various personnel, financial, and construction contracts.
- Approved Revised Board Policy B - School Board Governance (8-0)
- Approved repeal of Board Policy BBBG - Board Elections (8-0)
- Approved Revised Board Policy BDC - Board Officers (8-0)
- Approved Revised Board Policy BE - School Board Meetings (8-0)
- Approved Revised Board Policy BEC - Executive Sessions (8-0)
- Approved Revised Board Policy BEDH - Public Input at School Board Meetings (8-0)
- Approved repeal of Board Policy BIE - Board Member Insurance Liability (8-0)
- Approved naming 90-K8-N-7 school as Kelly Park School (8-0)
Rule Development Workshop & Work Session, 1:00 PM
The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a rule development workshop and work session to discuss proposed changes to several school board policies. Topics include governance, board elections, public input, and the disease prevention/face coverings policy. This is a discussion session; no final votes are expected.
- Discussion of School Board Policy B - School Board Governance
- Discussion of School Board Policy BBBG - Board Elections
- Discussion of School Board Policy BEDH - Public Input at School Board Meetings
- Discussion of School Board Policy EBBA - Disease Prevention, Face Coverings
- Discussion of School Board Policy BIE - Board Members Insurance Liability
School Board Work Session: School Board Governance Policies 10:00 AM | Superintendent Search 1:00 PM
The Orange County School Board holds a work session to discuss governance policies in the morning and the superintendent search in the afternoon. Topics include updates to policies on school district goals, board-superintendent relations, legal services, and the policy review process. The superintendent search includes review of a search timeline and draft community survey.
- Discussion of School Board Policy BA - School District Operational Goals
- Discussion of School Board Policy BDD - Board Superintendent Relations
- Discussion of School Board Policy BDG - School Attorney / Legal Services
- Superintendent search discussion includes a search timeline and draft community survey
- Discussion of School Board Policy BGC - Review of Policies
School Board Meeting
The Orange County School Board meets to consider several proclamations declaring April 2022 as Arab American Heritage Month, Autism Awareness Month, School Library Media Month, and weeks honoring assistant principals and public safety telecommunicators. The agenda also includes recognitions and public comment guidelines. No substantive action items or contracts with dollar amounts are listed in the provided agenda excerpt.
- Proclaim April 2022 as National Arab American Heritage Month
- Proclaim April 2022 as Autism Awareness Month
- Proclaim April 2022 as School Library Media Month
- Proclaim April 4-8, 2022 as National Assistant Principals Week
- Proclaim April 10-16, 2022 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
The School Board approved the adoption of K-12 math instructional resources and the resolution for the 2022 Superintendent Search Advisory Committee. Other approved actions included personnel agendas, employee salary increases, and construction management for two schools.
- Approved K-12 Math Textbook Instructional Resources and Materials (8-0)
- Approved Resolution for 2022 Superintendent Search Advisory Committee (8-0)
- Approved OESPA Contract for 2021-22 wage increases, retention bonuses, and insurance changes (8-0)
- Approved 2021-2022 salary increases and retention supplements for administrators and management (8-0)
- Approved Personnel Agenda dated March 8, 2022 (8-0)
- Approved student expulsions and associated behavior contracts (8-0)
- Approved construction management for Dommerich Elementary and Maitland Middle School capital renewal (8-0)
- Approved reimbursement agreement with TDCP, LLC (8-0)
School Board Work Session, 1:00 PM
The Orange County School Board is holding a work session to discuss the superintendent search. The board will review search services, timeline drafts, survey drafts, and advisory group formation. No votes are expected; this is a discussion-only session.
- Review of search services proposals
- Discussion of superintendent search timeline
- Draft community survey for search input
- Formation of a search advisory group
- Advertisement venues for the superintendent position
School Board Work Session, 1:00 PM
The Orange County School Board will hold a work session to discuss and review several school board policies, including library materials selection (IJL), challenged materials (KEC), operational goals (BA), and board governance policies (BDD, BDF, BDG, BG, BGC). No votes will be taken; the session is for discussion and planning.
- Policy IJL - Library Materials Selection and Adoption (discussion)
- Policy KEC - Challenged Materials Policy (discussion)
- Policy BA - School District Operational Goals (discussion)
- Policy BDD - Board Superintendent Relations (discussion)
- Policy Overview / Planning (discussion)
Public Hearing & School Board Meeting, 4:45 PM
The Orange County Public Schools Board meeting includes public comment guidelines and recognitions, and will consider four resolutions to proclaim observances for March 2022. The resolutions designate Digital Learning Day, National Social Work Month, Purchasing Month, and Arts in our Schools Month, each with no fiscal impact. These proclamations aim to highlight educational initiatives and community support.
- Proclaim Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022 as Digital Learning Day in Orange County Public Schools
- Proclaim March 2022 as National Social Work Month in Orange County Public Schools
- Proclaim March 2022 as Purchasing Month in Orange County Public Schools
- Proclaim March 2022 as Arts in our Schools Month in Orange County Public Schools
The board approved instructional materials for fifth-grade reproductive health and renewed several charter school contracts. It also approved a series of consent items including personnel agendas, student expulsions, and construction services for school relief projects.
- Approved fifth grade reproductive health instructional materials (8-0)
- Approved 2022-2025 District English Language Learners (ELL) Plan (8-0)
- Approved 5-year charter contract renewal for Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy (8-0)
- Approved 10-year charter contract renewal for UCP West Orange Charter School (8-0)
- Approved 10-year charter contract renewal for UCP Transitional Learning Academy (8-0)
- Approved architectural and construction services for Horizon West and International Corporate Park relief projects (8-0)
- Approved multi-system renewal project for Cherokee School and Clarcona Elementary (8-0)
- Approved personnel agenda dated February 22, 2022 (8-0)
School Board Work Session, 1:00 PM
The Orange County School Board is holding a work session to discuss two topics: the JIC Code of Student Conduct for K-12 and the process for searching for a new superintendent. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session. The superintendent search is a high-priority item given the upcoming leadership transition.
- Discussion of JIC Code of Student Conduct for K-12 (policy revision)
- Discussion of Superintendent Search Process
- Work session protocol review and superintendent's comments are also on the agenda
School Board Meeting, 4:45 PM
The Orange County School Board will vote on the Classroom Teachers Association contract for 2021-22 salary increases and contract language changes, subject to ratification. The board will also approve the personnel agenda including appointments, reappointments, and terminations. Proclamations recognizing PTA Founders' Day, FFA Week, and Public Schools Week are scheduled.
- Approval of CTA contract for 2021-22 salary increases and language changes
- Approval of personnel agenda with appointments, reappointments, and terminations
- Proclamation of Feb. 17, 2022 as National PTA Founders' Day
- Proclamation of Feb. 19-26, 2022 as National FFA Week
- Proclamation of Feb. 21-25, 2022 as Public Schools Week
The School Board approved the 2021-22 Orange County Classroom Teachers Association contract for salary increases and language changes. The board also approved several student expulsions, procurement recommendations, and a land use agreement for the Head Start Program. Superintendent Dr. Jenkins announced her retirement for December.
- Approved 2021-22 Orange County Classroom Teachers Association contract for salary increases (8-0)
- Approved February 8, 2022 Personnel Agenda (8-0)
- Approved expulsion of Freedom High School student through May 25, 2022 (8-0)
- Approved expulsion of Walker Middle School student for remainder of 2021-22 year (8-0)
- Approved student expulsions in conjunction with waivers and behavior contracts (8-0)
- Approved architectural and engineering services for Dommerich Elementary and Maitland Middle School capital renewal (8-0)
- Approved facility and land use agreement with Orange County for Head Start Program (8-0)
- Approved personnel agenda item for Employee AT (5-3)
School Board Work Session, 1:00 PM
The Orange County School Board holds a work session to discuss an audit of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) resources and funding uses, and to consider communications to the Florida Department of Education or legislature. The session includes call to order, roll call, and superintendent's comments.
- Discussion of ESE Funding and Resource Usage Audit Report
- Possible communications to the Florida Department of Education or Legislature
Special School Board Meeting - Special Impasse Hearing, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Orange County School Board held a special impasse hearing on January 26, 2022, to determine which document controls during conflicts: the district's COVID-19 Health and Safety Procedures Manual or the collective bargaining agreement with the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association. The board voted 8-0 to remove the contract paragraph that gave the safety manual priority, instead requiring the district to notify the union and allow five days for input before amending the manual. This establishes the procedure for updating safety protocols that apply to students and staff.
- Special impasse hearing on January 26, 2022, at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center in Orlando.
- Motion to remove the preamble paragraph granting the COVID-19 Health and Safety Procedures Manual priority over the union contract.
- New requirement for the district to provide prior notice and five days for union input before amending the safety manual.
- Vote result: 8-0 in favor of the motion, with eight board members voting yea.
School Board Meeting, 4:45 PM
The School Board will consider approving the consent agenda, which includes a personnel action item covering hiring, terminations, salary schedules, and position designations. The meeting also features ceremonial proclamations for Black History Month, Career and Technical Education Month, School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, and National School Counseling Week, plus a strategic plan update on internal audit. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Approve personnel agenda including appointments, reappointments, terminations, and salary schedules (item 5.01)
- Proclaim February 2022 as Black History Month in Orange County Public Schools
- Proclaim February 2022 as Career and Technical Education Month
- Proclaim February 9, 2022 as School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
- Proclaim February 7-11, 2022 as National School Counseling Week
The School Board approved a series of consent items including the January 25 personnel agenda, student expulsions, and new English Language Arts textbooks for grades 6-12. The board also authorized architectural and construction services for Tildenville Elementary School.
- Approved Personnel Agenda dated January 25, 2022 (8-0)
- Approved student expulsions and behavior contracts (8-0)
- Approved grant-related documents (8-0)
- Approved instructional materials for reproductive health and HIV/AIDS (8-0)
- Approved English Language Arts 6-12 textbook resources (8-0)
- Approved procurement recommendations for January 25, 2022 (8-0)
- Approved architectural and construction management services for Tildenville Elementary School (8-0)
- Approved interlocal agreement with Orange County for development-related fees (8-0)
Work Session, 1:00 PM
This is a work session of the Orange County Public Schools Board. The board will discuss and review several school board policies, including Parent Involvement (KB), Governance (B), Elections (BBBG), Officers (BDC), Meetings (BE), Executive Sessions (BEC), Public Input (BEDH), and Board Member Insurance Liability (BIE). Also scheduled is a discussion-only item on the format for a special impasse hearing. No votes are expected; this is a workshop session.
- Discussion of Policy KB – Parent Involvement in Education
- Review of Policy B – School Board Governance (with redlined changes from prior work sessions)
- Discussion of Policy BBBG – Board Elections
- Discussion of Policy BDC – Board Officers
- Discussion-only item: School Board Special Impasse Hearing Format
Public Hearing & School Board Meeting 4:45 PM
This meeting included a public hearing and action on approval of instructional materials for reproductive health and HIV/AIDS, which was approved unanimously. The board also held a public hearing on the adoption of new English Language Arts textbooks for grades 6-12, with a requested budget of $9,245,101. Additionally, the board approved the personnel agenda for January 11, 2022, and proclaimed Celebrate Literacy Week.
- Approved all instructional materials used to teach reproductive health and HIV/AIDS (public hearing, motion carried)
- Public hearing for adoption of ELA 6-12 textbooks (Amplify, McGraw-Hill, Bedford Freeman Worth) costing $9,245,101
- Approved personnel agenda for Jan 11, 2022 (positions, appointments, terminations)
- Proclaimed Jan 24-28, 2022 as Celebrate Literacy Week in Orange County Public Schools
The School Board approved instructional materials for reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and English Language Arts for grades 6-12. The board also approved a personnel agenda, student expulsions, and various interagency and procurement agreements.
- Approved instructional materials for reproductive health and HIV/AIDS (8-0)
- Approved English Language Arts 6-12 textbook resources and materials (8-0)
- Approved January 11, 2022 Personnel Agenda (8-0)
- Approved student expulsion for a Jones High School student through September 16, 2022 (8-0)
- Approved student expulsions with waivers and behavior contracts (8-0)
- Approved grant-related documents (8-0)
- Approved interagency agreement between OCPS Teen Parenting Program and Youth and Family Services Division (8-0)
- Approved training agreement with Medlife Pharmacy LLC for Orange Technical College (8-0)
Special School Board Meeting - Special Impasse Hearing, CONTINUING FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2022, 3:30 PM
At a special impasse hearing, the Orange County School Board voted to resolve four disputed issues with the teachers union. The board approved a wage package including a $100 cost-of-living adjustment and a $2,500 one-time supplement, a three-year retention supplement for instructional employees, a health insurance plan with no premium changes but increased out-of-pocket costs, and a 5% supplement for district nurses.
- Wages: $100 COLA plus $2,500 one-time supplement for teachers, with additional $200/$400 for effective/highly effective evaluations
- Longevity: Three-year retention supplement ranging from $500 (5-9 years) to $3,000 (30+ years), funded by ESSER federal aid
- Health Insurance: Plan effective Oct 1, 2022, with no premium increases but higher deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums; addition of SureFit Plan
- District Nurses: 5% supplement based on Lead Nurse's base salary, per Special Magistrate recommendation