Orange County Public Schools public meetings in 2023

Work Session, 10:00 AM

The Orange County Public Schools Board holds a work session to discuss post-ESSER funding. This is an informational item only; no decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of Post-ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funding

School Board Meeting

The Orange County School Board approved revisions to several policies, including a new annual tuition fee for international students equal to the full per capita cost of the program. The board also adopted proclamations for National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and National Mentoring Month, and received a Career and Technical Education update.

• Approved revised policy JFABC requiring international students to pay annual tuition equal to full unsubsidized per capita cost
• Approved revised policy JJ on extracurricular activities, adding parental permission requirement and AED requirements
• Approved revised policy IHAM on local school wellness, removing AED language and updating legal citations
• Approved revised policy JFABB on foreign exchange students, clarifying language and updating statutes
• Approved proclamations for January 2024 as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and National Mentoring Month

The board approved salary increases, retention supplements, and healthcare packages for various staff roles. Several board policies regarding wellness, extracurriculars, and international students were revised. The board also authorized renovation services for Chain of Lakes Middle and Timber Creek High schools.

• Approved 2023-2024 salary increases, retention supplements, and healthcare packages
• Approved Personnel Agenda dated December 12, 2023
• Approved revised Board Policy IHAM - Local School Wellness
• Approved revised Board Policy JJ - Extracurricular Activities
• Approved revised Board Policy JFABB - Foreign Exchange Students
• Approved revised Board Policy JFABC - International Student Admission
• Approved architectural and construction management for Chain of Lakes Middle and Timber Creek High renovations
• Approved expulsion of a Winter Park High School student through October 16, 2024

Rule Development Workshop and Work Session, 10:00 AM

This is a rule development workshop and work session for Orange County Public Schools. The board will discuss proposed updates to policies on local school wellness, extracurricular activities, foreign exchange students, international student admission, and a pilot program for public input. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of IHAM policy on local school wellness
• Discussion of JJ policy on extracurricular activities
• Discussion of JFABB policy on foreign exchange students
• Discussion of JFABC policy on international student admission
• Discussion of BEDH pilot program for public input

School Board Reorganization Meeting

The Orange County School Board held its reorganization meeting, electing a vice chairman and approving the schedule of regular board meetings for the 2023-2024 school year. The board also approved officers for the Leasing Corporation, which facilitates lease financing for school facilities. The meeting included procedural items and guidelines for public comment.

• Election of Vice Chairman Melissa Byrd (motion carried unanimously)
• Approval of 2023-2024 meeting dates, with single meetings in December, March, and July due to breaks
• Approval of Leasing Corporation officers for the upcoming year
• Public comment guidelines including restrictions on quasi-judicial and collective bargaining matters

The School Board held a reorganization meeting to elect leadership and set the annual schedule. The board approved the Vice Chair election, the 2023-2024 meeting dates, and officers for the Leasing Corporation.

• Elected Angela Gallo as Vice Chairman (8-0)
• Approved establishment of 2023-2024 School Board meeting dates (8-0)
• Approved minutes for the Orange County School Board Leasing Corporation (8-0)
• Approved slate of officers for the Leasing Corporation (8-0)

Work Session, 12:00 PM

The Orange County Public Schools Board will hold a work session to discuss charter school applications. The item is listed as information and discussion only, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Discussion of charter school applications (information item)

School Board Meeting

The Orange County School Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $1.6 million, three-year agreement to continue and expand the 3DE model to East River High School and Lake Nona Relief High School. Other items include approval of a personnel agenda with appointments and terminations, a student expulsion, procurement awards, and monthly financial statements.

• $1.6 million 3DE Model Agreement to continue and expand program through June 2026, adding East River High and Lake Nona Relief High in 2024-2025
• Approval of Personnel Agenda with appointments, reappointments, terminations, and position designations
• Expulsion of a student for remainder of 2023-24 school year and through September 24, 2024
• Approval of Procurement Recommendations for various department purchases
• Approval of Monthly Financial Statements for fiscal year to date ending August 31, 2023

The School Board approved a new contract for the Orange Education Support Professionals Association including wage and health insurance changes. The board also named a new school opening in 2024-2025 as Innovation High School. Several consent items regarding personnel, construction, and financial statements were also approved.

• Approved OESPA Contract for 2023-24 wage increases and health insurance changes
• Approved 'Innovation High School' as the name for Site 50-H-SE-2
• Approved Personnel Agenda dated November 9, 2023
• Approved student expulsion for remainder of 2023-2024 school year and through Sept 24, 2024
• Approved 3DE Model Agreement expansion through June 30, 2026
• Approved Phase III Construction Documents for Lake Nona Area Elementary School Relief Project
• Approved appointment of Judith Padres as Trustee in the School Board of Orange County Benefits Trust
• Approved settlement agreement with Turner Construction Company and Spectra Holdings, Inc

School Board Meeting

The Orange County School Board will meet on October 24, 2023, to discuss and vote on several ceremonial proclamations, including designations for National First Responders Day, Florida Family Engagement Month, Native American Heritage Month, Week of the Family, National School Psychology Awareness Week, and Holocaust Education Week. No fiscal impact or substantive policy decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Proclaim Oct. 28, 2023 as National First Responders Day
• Proclaim November 2023 as Florida Family Engagement Month
• Proclaim November 2023 as Native American Heritage Month
• Proclaim Nov. 6-11, 2023 as Week of the Family
• Proclaim Nov. 6-10, 2023 as National School Psychology Awareness Week and Holocaust Education Week

The board approved several consent items, including the personnel agenda, grant documents, and procurement recommendations. A student from Jones High School was expelled for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year and part of the 2024-2025 year. The board also approved a design amendment for Colonial High School.

• Approved Personnel Agenda dated October 24, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of a Jones High School student through September 3, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved grant-related documents (7-0)
• Approved amended contract for BridgePrep Academy, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved procurement recommendations dated October 24, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Design Amendment No. 2 for Colonial High School Comprehensive Project (7-0)
• Approved minutes from October 10, 2023 meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes from October 17, 2023 work session (7-0)

Work Session, 3:00 p.m.

The Orange County Public Schools work session includes a single substantive topic: a first-quarter update on the strategic plan. The board will receive information, discuss, and review a report on the plan's progress.

• First Quarter Strategic Plan Update (Information, Discussion, Report)

School Board Meeting- 5:00 p.m.

The Orange County School Board is meeting to consider a personnel agenda for October 10, 2023, including appointments, terminations, and salary schedules. The board will also vote on several proclamations recognizing awareness weeks and days, such as White Cane Awareness Day, America's Safe Schools Week, School Bus Safety Week, Lights On After School Day, and Red Ribbon Week. Other items include reports from district associations and a strategic plan update with no new content. The agenda is largely ceremonial with no major policy changes or financial items listed.

• Approval of personnel agenda (5.01) – appointments, terminations, salary schedules
• Proclaim Oct. 16, 2023 as White Cane Awareness Day
• Proclaim Oct. 15-21, 2023 as America's Safe Schools Week
• Proclaim Oct. 16-20, 2023 as School Bus Safety Week
• Proclaim Oct. 23-31, 2023 as Red Ribbon Week

The School Board approved a series of consent items including personnel appointments, student expulsions, and construction management services. The board also authorized grant agreements and a settlement agreement. Several residents provided public comment on library books, ESE funds, and staffing shortages.

• Approved Personnel Agenda dated October 10, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Annual Update of the Professional Learning Catalog (7-0)
• Approved student expulsions and behavior contracts (7-0)
• Approved FY 2024 Grant Agreement with Orange County, Florida (7-0)
• Approved renewal contract with Early Learning Coalition of Orange County (7-0)
• Approved construction management for Three Points Elementary School (7-0)
• Approved HVAC Capital Renewal for East River and Lake Nona High Schools (7-0)
• Approved settlement agreement with Vanessa Acevedo (7-0)

Work Session, 10:00 AM

The Orange County Public Schools board is holding a work session to discuss several policy topics as information items. Topics include local school wellness, extracurricular activities, foreign exchange students, and international student admission. One topic on student transportation in private vehicles was withdrawn from the agenda.

• Withdrawn: EEAG- Student Transportation in Private Vehicles
• IHAM- Local School Wellness policy discussion
• JJ- Extracurricular Activities policy discussion
• JFABB- Foreign Exchange Students policy discussion
• JFABC- International Student Admission policy discussion

Public Hearing & School Board Meeting- 5:00 p.m.

This meeting opens with procedural items and six ceremonial proclamations declaring September and October awareness months (Childhood Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cybersecurity, LGBTQ+, Bullying Prevention, Principals). No substantive action items (agenda items 3–15 and 18) are listed in the provided excerpt, making the agenda largely procedural and ceremonial.

• Proclaim September 2023 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in OCPS
• Proclaim October 2023 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in OCPS
• Proclaim October 2023 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in OCPS
• Proclaim October 2023 as LGBTQ+ Awareness and History Month in OCPS
• Proclaim October 2023 as National Bullying Prevention Month in OCPS

The board approved the 2024 Federal and State Legislative Platform and a revised policy for the use of surplus funds. Multiple consent items were passed, including personnel appointments, grant documents, and procurement recommendations. The board also voted to continue the Policy BEDH Pilot Program for public comment.

• Approved Revised Board Policy DFAA- Use of Surplus Funds (7-0)
• Approved 2024 Federal and State Legislative Platform (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda dated September 26, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved grant-related documents (7-0)
• Approved MOU and Data Agreement with Florida Early Learning Corps (7-0)
• Approved procurement recommendations for September 26, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved write-off of uncollected payroll claims (7-0)
• Approved donation of fixed assets to City of Apopka and Valencia College Fire Institute (7-0)

Rule Development Workshop 10:00 AM

The Orange County Public Schools Rule Development Workshop will discuss a proposal regarding the use of surplus funds (DFAA). The discussion aims to align with efficient operations and a high-quality team. No decisions are being made at this workshop; it is a discussion-only session.

• Discussion of DFAA: Use of Surplus Funds
• Presentation of a redline document on surplus fund use
• Workshop focused on goals of efficient operations and dedicated high-quality team

School Board Meeting and Budget Public Hearing- 5:01 p.m.

The Orange County Public Schools Board will vote to adopt a total millage of 6.421 mills to fund the 2023‑24 budget, which is 9.62% above the rolled‑back rate. The meeting also includes proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month, Citizenship and Constitution Day, Celebrate Freedom Week, and Start With Hello Week, as well as a strategic plan update report.

• Adopt total millage of 6.421 mills (Required Local Effort 3.173, Basic Discretionary .748, Additional Voted 1.000, Capital Improvement 1.500) for FY 2023‑24
• Proclaim Sept. 15‑Oct. 15, 2023 as National Hispanic Heritage Month
• Proclaim Sept. 17, 2023 as Citizenship Day and Constitution Day and Sept. 25‑30, 2023 as Celebrate Freedom Week
• Proclaim Sept. 18‑22, 2023 as Start With Hello Week
• Strategic Plan Update report

The School Board approved the adoption of the millage and the 2023-24 final budget. Other actions included approving the personnel agenda, student expulsions, and a settlement with Altria Group, Inc.

• Approved adoption of millage to support 2023-24 Final Budget (8-0)
• Approved adoption of the 2023-24 Final Budget (8-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda dated September 12, 2023 (8-0)
• Approved student expulsions and behavior contracts (8-0)
• Approved grant-related documents (8-0)
• Approved renewal of agreement with City of Orlando for Dr. James R. Smith Center (8-0)
• Approved 2023-24 Uniform Statewide Assessment Calendar (8-0)
• Approved confidential settlement agreement with Altria Group, Inc. (8-0)

Work Session, 10:00 AM

The Orange County Public Schools Board holds a work session to discuss three informational items: use of surplus funds (DFAA), student records policy (JRA), and a social media policy for board members. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of DFAA policy on use of surplus funds
• Discussion of JRA policy on student records
• Discussion of proposed social media policy for school board members

School Board Meeting- 5:00 p.m.

The Orange County School Board will consider consent items including a personnel agenda with new positions, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations, and the expulsion of students for Level 4 offenses. The board will also hear reports on early literacy and the threat management process, and vote on four proclamations recognizing September as Workforce Development Month, PTA Membership Month, Attendance Awareness Month, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day. The meeting opens with recognitions and district association reports.

• Approval of personnel agenda with designations, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations (final version at meeting)
• Approval of student expulsions for Level 4 Code of Student Conduct violations
• Proclamation of September 2023 as Workforce Development Month in OCPS
• Proclamation of September 2023 as National PTA Membership Month
• Strategic plan update on early literacy problem of practice and threat management process

The School Board approved a series of consent items including personnel appointments, student expulsions, and grant documents. The board also authorized two legal settlement agreements and renewed a youth services agreement with Orange County.

• Approved Personnel Agenda dated August 22, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved student expulsions and behavior contracts (7-0)
• Approved grant-related documents (7-0)
• Approved renewal of agreement with Orange County Youth and Family Services Division and Village School Program (7-0)
• Approved procurement recommendations (7-0)
• Approved continuing contracts for environmental consultant services (7-0)
• Approved settlement agreement with Johnny Quiros (7-0)
• Approved settlement agreement with Leon Zalabak (7-0)

School Board Meeting and Budget Public Hearing- 5:00 p.m.

The School Board approved a revised Code of Student Conduct regarding wireless communication devices. Additionally, the board adopted a total millage rate of 6.421 to support the 2023-24 tentative budget.

• Approval of revisions to Board Policy JIC - Code of Student Conduct
• Adoption of 6.421 total millage rate for the 2023-24 fiscal year
• Adoption of the 2023-24 Tentative Budget

The School Board adopted the 2023-24 tentative budget and the millage required to support it. The board also approved updates to the student code of conduct regarding wireless device usage. Additional approvals were made for personnel, procurement, and grant-related documents.

• Approved 2023-24 Tentative Budget (6-0)
• Approved Adoption of Millage to Support 2023-24 Tentative Budget (6-0)
• Approved revised Board Policy JIC - Code of Student Conduct regarding wireless device prohibitions (6-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda dated August 1, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved grant-related documents (6-0)
• Approved procurement recommendations (6-0)
• Approved Acuera Estates (APK-22-021) Concurrency Mitigation Agreement (6-0)
• Approved technical correction to Board Policy GCL - Professional Staff Schedules and Calendars (6-0)

School Board Meeting

The Orange County School Board will vote on a consent agenda including approval of a personnel agenda with position designations, salary schedules, and appointments/terminations, as well as two student expulsions from Olympia High School and Positive Pathways Transition Center for Level 4 offenses. The board will also receive an update on the OCPS 2025 strategic plan scorecard. Items 3.01 (public hearings) and 4.01 (communications) are listed as none.

• Approval of Personnel Agenda dated July 25, 2023, including position creations, salary schedules, appointments, reappointments, and terminations
• Expulsion of a student from Olympia High School through May 2, 2024
• Expulsion of a student from Positive Pathways Transition Center through May 21, 2024
• Withdrawn expulsion request for a student from Positive Pathways Transition Center (item 6.04)
• Strategic Plan Update – OCPS 2025 District Scorecard Outcomes (information item)

The School Board approved the July 25 personnel agenda and several student expulsions. The board also authorized various educational agreements, including mental health service partnerships and vocational training programs.

• Approved Personnel Agenda dated July 25, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved expulsions for students at Olympia High, Positive Pathways Transition Center, and Cornerstone Charter School (7-0)
• Approved grant-related documents (7-0)
• Approved renewal of Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan for 2023-2024 (7-0)
• Approved Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement with Valencia College (7-0)
• Approved vocational education agreement with Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse (7-0)
• Approved MOU for student mental health services with multiple providers including AdventHealth and Heart of Florida United Way (7-0)
• Approved procurement recommendations and financial statements ending May 31, 2023 (7-0)

Rule Development Workshop and Work Session, 10:00 AM

The Orange County Public Schools Board holds a rule development workshop and work session to discuss the proposed 2023-24 Code of Student Conduct (policy JIC) and receive an update on the Pilot Program for Public Comment (policy BEDH). No votes are expected; the meeting is for discussion and staff updates.

• Discussion of 2023-24 Code of Student Conduct (JIC)
• Update on Pilot Program for Public Comment (BEDH) from staff
• File attachments include draft Code of Student Conduct (2,098 KB PDF) and pilot program documentation
• Meeting format is a workshop/work session with no action items listed

School Board Meeting

The School Board will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of the 2023-24 Board of Directors for the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools, an addendum to the MOU with the Foundation, the personnel agenda covering appointments and terminations, and the expulsion of students for Level 4 offenses. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of 2023-24 Board of Directors for the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools
• Addendum to MOU with Foundation for Orange County Public Schools
• Approval of personnel agenda including position designations, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations
• Approval of student expulsions with waivers of out-of-school expulsion and behavior contracts
• No public hearings (item 3.01 listed as NONE)

The School Board approved several student expulsions, a personnel agenda, and the 2023-24 Board of Directors for the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools. The board also authorized the write-off of uncollectible facility rental invoices and approved construction documents for the Horizon West Area relief project.

• Approved 2023-24 Board of Directors for the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools (8-0)
• Approved Addendum to the MOU with the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools (8-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda dated June 27, 2023 (8-0)
• Approved expulsions for 8 students (8-0)
• Approved June 27, 2023 procurement recommendations (8-0)
• Approved Phase III Construction Documents for Site 47-E-W-4 Horizon West Area Relief Project (8-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 Annual Audit Plan (8-0)
• Approved write-off of $544,588.71 in uncollectible facility rental invoices prior to July 1, 2019 (8-0)

Work Session, 10:00 AM

The Orange County Public Schools board is holding a work session to discuss two main topics: the proposed 2023-24 Code of Student Conduct and the FY24 Operating and Capital Budget. No formal votes are expected; this is a discussion to inform future decisions.

• Discussion of revisions to the JIC Code of Student Conduct for 2023-24, with redline changes attached
• Presentation of FY24 Operating and Capital Budget

Closed Session, 10:00 AM

This is a closed session of the Orange County Public Schools board. The only substantive item is a discussion on safety and security. No decisions or votes are recorded in this agenda.

• Discussion on safety and security item (4.01)

Work Session, 10:00 AM

The Orange County School Board will discuss proposed changes to public input at board meetings (item 4.01) and review the 2023 Florida legislative session (item 4.02). No votes are scheduled; this is a work session for discussion only.

• Discussion of BEDH-Public Input at School Board Meetings
• Review of 2023 Florida Legislative Session

School Board Meeting, 4:45 p.m.

The Orange County Public Schools School Board approved several consent agenda items during its June 13, 2023 meeting. The board authorized personnel actions, including new hires and terminations, and approved contracts with Educational Partners International, LLC and the University of Central Florida. These agreements cover the temporary placement of international educators and establish student teaching pipelines for OCPS employees. The board also recognized Juneteenth as a school observance day.

• Approval of the June 13, 2023 personnel agenda for appointments, terminations, and salary schedules
• Three-year contract with Educational Partners International, LLC for J-1 visa educator placements (July 1, 2023–June 30, 2026)
• Eight-semester agreement with the UCF College of Education for the E2P2 student teaching program (Fall 2023–Spring 2026)
• Three-year agreement with the UCF College of Community Innovation and Education for student teaching experiences
• Proclamation designating June 19, 2023 as Juneteenth Day in Orange County Public Schools

The School Board approved the June 13 personnel agenda and several agreements for student teaching and internships. The board also approved 14 student expulsion requests and various grant-related documents.

• Approved Personnel Agenda dated June 13, 2023 (8-0)
• Approved agreement with Educational Partners International, LLC (8-0)
• Approved student teaching agreements with UCF College of Education and UCF College of Community Innovation and Education (8-0)
• Approved student teaching agreement with Rollins College through Holt School (8-0)
• Approved 14 student expulsion requests (8-0)
• Approved grant-related documents (8-0)
• Approved write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable for Extended Day Programs (8-0)
• Approved agreement between School Board of Orange County, Florida Citrus Sports, and Sansi North America, LLC (8-0)

Work Session, 12:00 PM

The Orange County Public Schools board will hold a work session to discuss two topics: FY24 budget priorities and the 2023-2024 Code of Student Conduct. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of Board Budget Priorities for fiscal year 2024
• Review of proposed updates to the Code of Student Conduct (JIC) for 2023-2024
• Meeting includes superintendent's comments and routine procedural items

School Board Meeting

The Orange County School Board will discuss a proclamation declaring June 2023 as LGBTQ+ Pride and Pulse Remembrance Month. The board will also vote on a consent agenda including approval of personnel actions (appointments, terminations, position creations) and the expulsion of students with waivers. The agenda includes information-only items such as the Code of Student Conduct.

• Proclaim June 2023 as LGBTQ+ Pride and Pulse Remembrance Month in Orange County Public Schools
• Request Approval of the Personnel Agenda dated May 23, 2023, including designation/creation of positions, appointments, reappointments, terminations (final version not available until meeting)
• Request Approval of the Expulsion of Students in Conjunction With Waivers of Out-of-School Student Expulsion and District Behavior Contracts
• Information item: Code of Student Conduct

The board approved several construction projects, including Phase III documents for Lakeview Middle and Winter Park High schools. Other actions included approving the May 23 personnel agenda, student expulsions, and a K-12 reading plan. All consent items passed with unanimous 8-0 votes.

• Approved Personnel Agenda dated May 23, 2023 (8-0)
• Approved student expulsions including cases at Windy Ridge School K-8 and Howard Middle School (8-0)
• Approved District K-12 Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading Plan (8-0)
• Approved agreement with Universal City Development Partners, Ltd. (8-0)
• Approved Phase III construction documents for Lakeview Middle School (8-0)
• Approved Phase III construction documents for Winter Park High School (8-0)
• Approved Hilltop Estates at Rainbow Ridge Concurrency Mitigation Agreement (8-0)
• Approved temporary construction easement for Cheney Elementary School (8-0)

Work Session, 10:00 AM

The Orange County School Board will discuss proposed revisions to Policy BEDH, which governs public input at school board meetings. The work session is for discussion only; no vote is scheduled.

• Discussion of Policy BEDH on public input at school board meetings (proposed rough draft attached)

School Board Meeting and Public Hearing

The Orange County School Board voted 7-1 to approve revised policies on instructional resources (IJ) and library materials (IJL), incorporating recent state law language and clarifying the process for parents and residents to object to adopted materials. The board also repealed a related policy (KEC) and proclaimed May 10, 2023 as National School Nurse Day.

• Approved revised Policy IJ (Instructional Resources and Materials) – vote 7-1
• Approved revised Policy IJL (Library Materials Selection and Adoption) – vote 7-1
• Approved repeal of Policy KEC (Concerns About Instructional Resources) – proposed
• Proclaimed May 10, 2023 as National School Nurse Day
• Public hearing held on all three policy items

The board approved revised policies for instructional resources and library materials selection, and repealed the policy regarding concerns about instructional resources. Additionally, the board approved several student expulsions, personnel changes, and construction contracts for Oakshire Elementary School.

• Approved Revised Board Policy IJ - Instructional Resources and Materials (7-1)
• Approved Revised Board Policy IJL - Library Materials Selection and Adoption (7-1)
• Approved Repeal of Board Policy KEC - Concerns About Instructional Resources (8-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda dated May 9, 2023 (8-0)
• Approved expulsions for six students across various schools (8-0)
• Approved architectural and construction management services for Oakshire Elementary School renovation (8-0)
• Approved Design Amendment No. 1 for Colonial High School Comprehensive Project (8-0)
• Approved five Concurrency Mitigation Agreements (8-0)

Work Session, 10:00 AM

The Orange County Public Schools Board will hold a work session with a single discussion item: a Facilities Update. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for board information and discussion only.

• Facilities Update (discussion only, no action taken)

School Board Meeting and Public Hearing

The Orange County Public Schools Board meeting on April 25, 2023 includes general information and public‑comment guidelines. The board will consider and adopt resolutions to proclaim several May 2023 observances, including Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Haitian Heritage Month, Better Hearing and Speech Month, Building Safety Month, and Internal Audit Awareness Month. Each proclamation has no fiscal impact and is presented as an informational resolution.

• Proclaim May 2023 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
• Proclaim May 2023 as Haitian Heritage Month
• Proclaim May 2023 as Better Hearing and Speech Month
• Proclaim May 2023 as Building Safety Month
• Proclaim May 2023 as Internal Audit Awareness Month

The board approved targeted rezoning for Kelly Park School and two other rezoning requests to take effect between 2023 and 2024. A rezoning request for Overlook at Hamlin and The Sanctuary was tabled. Other approved actions included school renovation services and a naming rights agreement for Lake Nona High School.

• Approved targeted rezoning for Kelly Park School Adjustment for August 2023
• Tabled targeted rezoning for Overlook at Hamlin and The Sanctuary
• Approved rezoning for 129-M-SE-2 for August 2024
• Approved rezoning for Relief School 50-H-SE-2 for August 2024
• Approved naming rights agreement between the board and The Nemours Foundation for Lake Nona High School
• Approved architectural and construction management services for Palmetto and Lawton Chiles Elementary renovations
• Approved Social Studies instructional resources and materials
• Approved 2023-2024 Career and Technical Education Postsecondary Fee Schedule

School Board Meeting

The School Board holds a public hearing on the proposed adoption of K-12 Social Studies instructional materials, with a maximum cost of $21,247,469.75. The board will also consider a revision to Board Policy EBB on accident prevention and safety. Proclamations for National Volunteer Month and Denim Day are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on K-12 Social Studies textbook adoption (primary selection: Teacher's Curriculum Institute, $21.2M)
• Proposed revision to Board Policy EBB - Accident Prevention and Safety Program
• Proclamation of April 2023 as National Volunteer Month in OCPS
• Proclamation of April 26, 2023 as Denim Day in OCPS
• Committee unanimously rejected the ABC-CLIO resource for African American History

The Board approved updated policies for accident prevention, student progression, and the student code of conduct. Additionally, the Board approved several student expulsions, personnel changes, and construction projects for Northlake Park Community School.

• Approved Revised Board Policy EBB - Accident Prevention and Safety Program (8-0)
• Approved Revised Board Policy IA- Student Progression Plan 2022-2023 (8-0)
• Approved Revised Board Policy JIC - Code of Student Conduct/2022-2023 Code of Student Conduct (8-0)
• Approved personnel agenda including appointments and terminations (8-0)
• Approved expulsions for six students across Colonial, Horizon, and Olympia High Schools (8-0)
• Approved $8.40 tuition increase for OCPS Extended Day Programs and $10 increase for outsourced providers (8-0)
• Approved architectural and construction management services for Northlake Park Community School renovation (8-0)
• Approved High Dosage Algebra I Tutoring Pilot agreement with Saga Education (8-0)

Work Session & Rule Development Workshop, 10:00 AM

The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a work session to discuss early reading intervention and proposed updates to three board policies. These discussions cover how instructional and library materials are selected, adopted, and handled when challenged, which determines the resources available to students and the process for public feedback. The agenda lists these items as discussion topics only, with no votes or final decisions recorded.

• Early Reading Intervention discussion
• Policy IJ update on instructional materials selection
• Policy IJL update on library materials selection and adoption
• Policy KEC discussion on challenged materials procedures
• Review of public petitions and reconsideration requests

Work Session & Rule Development Workshop, 10:00 a.m.

This work session and rule development workshop covers proposed changes to six school board policies, including instructional materials, library materials selection, challenged materials, accident prevention, student progression, and the code of student conduct. No votes are scheduled; items are presented for discussion and rule development only.

• Work session on Policy IJ – Instructional Materials revisions
• Work session on Policy IJL – Library Materials Selection and Adoption
• Work session on Policy KEC – Challenged Materials Policy
• Rule development workshop on Policy EBB – Accident Prevention and Safety Program
• Rule development workshop on Policy IA – Student Progression Plan 2022-2023

Rule Development Workshop, 4:30 p.m.

The Orange County Public Schools Rule Development Workshop will discuss several rezoning proposals, including adjustments for Kelly Park School and targeted rezoning for Overlook at Hamlin and Sanctuary. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final vote.

• Rezoning 129-M-SE-2
• Rezoning 50-H-SE-2
• Kelly Park School Adjustment - Target Rezoning
• Overlook at Hamlin and Sanctuary - Targeted Rezoning

Rule Development Workshop, 4:30 p.m.

The Orange County Public Schools board holds a rule development workshop to discuss two targeted rezoning proposals: the Kelly Park School Adjustment and the Overlook at Hamlin and Sanctuary areas. The meeting is focused on discussion only, with no formal votes expected.

• Rezoning discussion for Kelly Park School Adjustment (Target Rezoning), case 129-M-SE-2
• Rezoning discussion for Overlook at Hamlin and Sanctuary (Targeted Rezoning), case 50-H-SE-2

School Board Meeting

The school board will consider several ceremonial proclamations for April, including National Arab American Heritage Month, Autism Awareness Month, School Library Media Month, National Assistant Principals Week, and National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. No fiscal impact or major policy decisions are on the agenda, which consists primarily of opening items and recognitions.

• Proclaim April 2023 as National Arab American Heritage Month in OCPS
• Proclaim April 2023 as Autism Awareness Month in OCPS
• Proclaim April 2023 as School Library Media Month in OCPS
• Proclaim April 3-7, 2023 as National Assistant Principals Week in OCPS
• Proclaim April 9-15, 2023 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in OCPS

The School Board approved a confidential settlement with JUUL Labs, Inc. and several concurrency mitigation and property agreements. The board also approved personnel changes, student expulsions, and a design amendment for Ocoee High School.

• Approved confidential settlement agreement with JUUL Labs, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved personnel agenda including positions, salaries, and appointments (7-0)
• Approved student expulsions with waivers and behavior contracts (7-0)
• Approved procurement recommendations for March 7, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Design Amendment No. 2 for Ocoee High School HVAC project (7-0)
• Approved Deseo Grande Phase 2 Concurrency Mitigation Agreement (7-0)
• Approved Kelly Park Property Master Plan Concurrency Mitigation Agreement (7-0)
• Approved 5th Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with City of Ocoee for Coca-Cola Property (7-0)

School Board Meeting

This Orange County Public Schools board meeting on Feb 28, 2023, is largely procedural and ceremonial. The board will vote on proclamations for March as National Athletic Training Month, Social Work Month, Purchasing Month, and Arts in our Schools Month. No substantive contract awards or policy changes are listed in the provided agenda. Action items (items 3-15 and 17) are referenced but not detailed here.

• Proclamation of March 2023 as National Athletic Training Month in OCPS
• Proclamation of March 2023 as National Social Work Month in OCPS
• Proclamation of March 2023 as Purchasing Month in OCPS
• Proclamation of March 2023 as Arts in our Schools Month in OCPS

The School Board approved a series of consent items including personnel changes, student expulsions, and financial statements. The board also authorized construction management for the West Bus Compound and signed off on final inspections for four school relief projects.

• Approved Personnel Agenda dated February 28, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved student expulsions and behavior contracts (7-0)
• Approved grant-related documents (7-0)
• Approved procurement recommendations (7-0)
• Approved financial statements ending December 31, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved construction management for West Bus Compound New Ancillary Project (7-0)
• Approved final inspections for Hamlin Elementary, Hamlin Middle, Kelly Park, and Lake Buena Vista High relief projects (7-0)
• Approved first amendment to joint use agreement with City of Orlando for Princeton Elementary School (7-0)

Work Session, 10:00 AM

The Orange County Public Schools Board will hold a work session to discuss three proposed school board policies: the Accident Prevention and Safety Program (EBB), the Student Progression Plan for 2022-2023 (IA), and the Code of Student Conduct (JIC). No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Discussion of School Board Policy EBB - Accident Prevention and Safety Program
• Discussion of School Board Policy IA - Student Progression Plan 2022-2023
• Discussion of School Board Policy JIC - Code of Student Conduct

School Board Meeting

The Orange County School Board will consider a consent agenda approving personnel actions including hires, terminations, and salary schedules. The meeting also includes multiple ceremonial proclamations for PTA Founders' Day, National FFA Week, Digital Learning Day, and Public Schools Week. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of personnel agenda covering hires, terminations, and salary schedules (cost within approved 2022-2023 budget)
• Proclaim Feb. 17, 2023 as National PTA Founders' Day in Orange County Public Schools
• Proclaim Feb. 18-25, 2023 as National FFA Week in Orange County Public Schools
• Proclaim Feb. 23, 2023 as Digital Learning Day in Orange County Public Schools
• Proclaim Feb. 27-Mar. 3, 2023 as Public Schools Week in Orange County Public Schools

The School Board approved several charter school contract amendments and construction services for elementary school capital renewals. The board also authorized personnel agendas, student expulsions, and various financial statements.

• Approved 15-year contract terms for Pinecrest Academy Avalon and Pinecrest Collegiate Academy (7-0)
• Approved consolidation of Innovation Montessori Ocoee and Innovation Montessori High School-Ocoee into one contract (7-0)
• Approved architectural and construction management services for Rosemont Elementary capital renewal (7-0)
• Approved construction management for Hiawassee and Dillard Street Elementary capital renewals (7-0)
• Approved Phase III construction documents for Howard Middle School Comprehensive Project (7-0)
• Approved personnel agenda including positions, salary schedules, and appointments (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of students at AP/Freedom High School and Positive Pathways Transition Center (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #2 to the FY 2022-2023 Capital Outlay Budget (7-0)

School Board Meeting

The School Board will consider proclamations for Black History Month, Career and Technical Education Month, School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, and National School Counseling Week. The agenda also includes public comment guidelines and recognitions. No major policy decisions or financial contracts are listed in the provided agenda items.

• Proclaim February 2023 as Black History Month in OCPS
• Proclaim February 2023 as Career and Technical Education Month
• Proclaim Feb. 3, 2023 as School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
• Proclaim Feb. 6–10, 2023 as National School Counseling Week
• Public comment guidelines and meeting procedures

The School Board approved a series of consent items including personnel appointments, student expulsions, and licensing agreements. The board also authorized clinical training and apprenticeship partnerships for technical students. All listed action items passed with unanimous support.

• Approved multi-year licensing agreements with PEL Industries, Inc. and OhioPyle Prints, Inc. (8-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda dated January 24, 2023, including appointments and salary schedules (8-0)
• Approved student expulsions in conjunction with waivers and behavior contracts (8-0)
• Approved 2022-23 School Improvement Plans and School Advisory Council rosters (8-0)
• Approved data sharing agreement with University of Florida Lastinger Center (8-0)
• Approved HVAC apprenticeship agreement with Air Conditioning Contractors Association of Central Florida (8-0)
• Approved clinical training agreement with Guardian Care Inc. for health occupation students (8-0)
• Approved worker's compensation settlement with Roderick Davenport (8-0)

Work Session, 10:00AM

The Orange County School Board holds a work session to discuss revisions to four policies: instructional resources (IJ), library materials selection (IJL), teaching about controversial issues (IMB), and challenged materials (KEC). These are discussion items with no votes expected. The board will review draft policies, redline versions, and supporting documents.

• Policy IJ – Instructional Resources and Materials: discussion of revisions
• Policy IJL – Library Materials Selection and Adoption: discussion of revisions
• Policy IMB – Teaching About Controversial Issues: discussion of possible repeal
• Policy KEC – Challenged Materials Policy: discussion of possible repeal
• Attachments include draft policies, petitions, and Florida DOE training materials

School Board Meeting

The School Board will consider approval of the Personnel Agenda dated January 10, 2023, which includes designation/creation of positions, salary schedules, appointments, reappointments, and terminations. The board will also vote on expelling students who committed Level 4 offenses, with waivers of out-of-school expulsion and behavior contracts. A strategic plan update on reimagining schools will be presented, and a proclamation designating Jan. 23-27 as Celebrate Literacy Week is on the agenda. Most other items are procedural or informational.

• Approval of personnel actions including positions, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations
• Approval of student expulsions for Level 4 offenses with waivers and behavior contracts
• Presentation of Strategic Plan Update: Reimagining our Schools
• Proclamation of Jan. 23-27 as Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida!
• No public hearings or consent items from Communications & Governmental Relations

The School Board approved several consent items including personnel changes, student expulsions, and procurement recommendations. Key approvals included construction documents for a high school relief project in Lake Nona and a final inspection certificate for Horizon High School.

• Approved Personnel Agenda dated January 10, 2023 (8-0)
• Approved student expulsions and behavior contracts (8-0)
• Approved grant-related documents (8-0)
• Approved procurement recommendations for January 10, 2023 (8-0)
• Approved InSite-Florida Intelligence System Agency Agreement between District Police and FDLE (8-0)
• Approved donation of fixed assets to Valencia College Fire Institute and a student (8-0)
• Approved Phase III construction documents for Lake Nona Area High School Relief Project (8-0)
• Approved Certificate of Final Inspection for Horizon High School Relief Project (8-0)