Orange County Public Schools public meetings in 2025

Work Session, 1:00 PM

The Orange County Public Schools Board will hold a work session to discuss a program evaluation update, school improvement plans for two charter schools, and the impacts of declining enrollment along with space optimization strategies. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for information and discussion only.

• Program Evaluation Update
• School Improvement Plan Review for Lucious & Emma Nixon Academy
• School Improvement Plan Review for UCP Downtown Charter School
• Impacts of Declining Enrollment and Space Optimization Strategies

School Board Meeting and Public Hearing, 5:00 PM

The Orange County School Board voted to approve targeted rezonings for Robinswood/Ocoee middle schools, Chain of Lakes/Carver middle schools, and Cypress Creek/Lake Nona high schools, effective school year 2026-2027. The board also adopted a resolution opposing state legislation to lower the minimum age for long gun purchase and carry below 21, and renewed a licensing agreement with PEL Industries for school apparel. Other agenda items included a strategic plan update on artificial intelligence and recognitions.

• Approved targeted rezoning between Robinswood Middle and Ocoee Middle for 2026-2027
• Approved targeted rezoning between Chain of Lakes Middle and Carver Middle for 2026-2027
• Approved targeted rezoning between Cypress Creek High and Lake Nona High for 2026-2027
• Approved resolution opposing Florida legislation to lower minimum long gun purchase/carry age below 21
• Approved multi-year licensing agreement with PEL Industries for 10% royalties on official school apparel sales

The Orange County School Board approved three targeted rezoning plans for the 2026-2027 school year, moving students between Robinswood/Ocoee, Chain of Lakes/Carver, and Cypress Creek/Lake Nona middle and high schools. The board also approved a consent agenda including agreements with PEL Industries and OhioPyle, personnel appointments, and student expulsions.

• Approved targeted rezoning Robinswood/Ocoee (7-0)
• Approved targeted rezoning Chain of Lakes/Carver (7-0)
• Approved targeted rezoning Cypress Creek/Lake Nona (7-0)
• Approved agreement with PEL Industries (7-0)
• Approved agreement with OhioPyle (7-0)
• Approved personnel agenda (7-0)
• Approved 3-year clinical agreement with West Coast University (7-0)
• Approved 10 student expulsions (7-0)

*CANCELLED* Work Session, 1:00 PM

This meeting has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will occur. The sole agenda item was an information and discussion item regarding the Hungerford Property.

• Meeting cancelled
• Hungerford Property listed as discussion item (not acted upon)

Work Session, 1:30 PM

The Orange County Public Schools board holds a work session to discuss three topics: scooter and e-bike policies, the Schools of Hope program, and a charter application for Wyld Oaks Preparatory Academy. No votes are scheduled; all items are for information and discussion only.

• Discussion of scooter and e-bike regulations and safety in school zones
• Update on Schools of Hope initiative to improve low-performing schools
• Charter application review for proposed Wyld Oaks Preparatory Academy

School Board Meeting and Public Hearing, 5:00 PM

The Orange County School Board held a public hearing and meeting on November 11, 2025, and voted to adopt revisions to Board Policy ECA (Building and Grounds Security) and Board Policy IHAM (Local School Wellness). The board also approved a consent agenda including personnel actions, a clinical experience agreement with Grand Canyon University, and student expulsions.

• Approval of revised Policy ECA: Building and Grounds Security, adding rules on trespass warnings, recording restrictions, and prohibited conduct on Board property.
• Approval of revised Policy IHAM: Local School Wellness, updating language to comply with Florida statute and removing requirement for Healthy School Teams.
• Approval of the November 11, 2025 Personnel Agenda covering appointments, reappointments, and terminations within the approved budget.
• Approval of a three-year clinical experience agreement with Grand Canyon University to build an instructional talent pipeline.
• Approval of student expulsions through November 21, 2025 (one student) and through February 11, 2026 (student with continuing IDEA services).

The Board conducted its annual reorganization and elected a new Vice-Chair. Members also approved revised policies on building security and school wellness, along with several personnel and student expulsion items.

• Elected Maria Salamanca as Vice-Chair (5-2)
• Approved revised Board Policy ECA Building and Grounds Security (7-0)
• Approved revised Board Policy IHAM Local School Wellness (7-0)
• Approved personnel agenda dated November 11, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved three-year clinical experience agreement with Grand Canyon University (7-0)
• Approved four student expulsions (7-0 each)
• Approved renaming Orange Technical College West Campus Event Center to the Dr. Michael D. Armbruster Center for Collaboration (8-0)
• Approved first amendment to Multi Family Affordable Housing Developer’s Agreement for Impact Fee Exemption (7-0)

*CANCELLED* Rule Development Workshop, 4:30 PM

This meeting was cancelled. It was scheduled as a Rule Development Workshop to discuss rezoning proposals for Fall 2025, including targeted rezoning for Chain of Lakes MS, Carver MS, Robinswood MS, Ocoee MS, Cypress Creek HS, and Lake Nona HS. No actions were taken.

• Rezoning Fall 2025 discussion (cancelled)

Work Session, 2:00 PM

The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a work session to receive an informational presentation on the School of Arts and Entertainment. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Presentation on School of Arts and Entertainment (Information item only)

Rule Development Workshop, 4:30 PM

The Orange County Public Schools Rule Development Workshop will discuss proposed rezoning for Fall 2025. The agenda includes survey input for several school attendance boundary adjustments. No votes are expected; this is an information and discussion session.

• Chain of Lakes MS to Carver MS targeted rezoning survey input
• Robinswood MS to Ocoee MS targeted rezoning survey input
• Cypress Creek HS to Lake Nona HS targeted rezoning survey input

School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM

The Orange County School Board meets to consider consent agenda items, including a student expulsion for a Level 4 offense through the 2026-2027 school year, personnel actions for hires and terminations, and approval of student-teaching agreements with multiple universities. A school safety specialist annual update is also on the agenda. Most items are consent and not open for public comment.

• Expulsion of a student for a Level 4 offense through September 2, 2026 of the 2026-2027 school year
• Approval of personnel agenda for October 28, 2025, including positions, appointments, and terminations
• Three-year student-teaching agreements with Saint Leo University, Capella University, and University of Florida
• Three-year clinical experience agreement with National Louis University
• School safety specialist annual update

The School Board approved an agreement with Lift Orlando, Inc. regarding the potential conversion of Orange Center Elementary. Most other items, including personnel, student teaching agreements, and financial statements, were approved via consent agenda.

• Approved the potential conversion of Orange Center Elementary (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved October 28 personnel agenda (7-0)
• Approved student teaching agreements with Saint Leo University, Capella University, University of Florida, and National Louis University (7-0)
• Approved student expulsion for CPG/Positive Pathways Transition Center (7-0)
• Approved grant-related documents (7-0)
• Approved cooperative agreement with Orange Regional Juvenile Detention Center (7-0)
• Approved Project Future agreement with Orlando After-School All-Stars, Inc. (7-0)

Work Session, 9:00 AM

The School Board is holding a work session to discuss and receive information regarding school rezoning for the Fall 2025 term. This meeting is designated for discussion rather than formal voting.

• Fall 2025 Rezoning discussion

Work Session, 1:00 PM

The Orange County Public Schools Board holds a work session to discuss and receive information on several topics. Items include building and grounds security, local school wellness, and a potential agreement with Lift Orlando to convert Orange Center Elementary School. One agenda item (School Improvement Plan) has been withdrawn.

• Discussion of a potential agreement with Lift Orlando, Inc. for conversion of Orange Center Elementary School
• Information item on ECA - Building and Grounds Security
• Information item on IHAM - Local School Wellness
• Student on the Board item
• Item 4.03 (School Improvement Plan) withdrawn

School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM

The school board will vote on a consent agenda including a personnel agenda covering appointments, terminations, and salary schedules, as well as five three-year agreements for student teaching and clinical experiences with University of South Florida, Flagler College, Florida State University, Keiser University, and Jacksonville University. The meeting also includes a strategic plan update on the Xello College and Career Program. There are no public hearings scheduled.

• Approval of the Personnel Agenda for October 14, 2025 (positions, qualifications, salaries, appointments, terminations; final version not available until meeting)
• Three-year clinical experience agreement with University of South Florida
• Three-year student teaching agreement with Flagler College
• Three-year student teaching agreement with Florida State University (Anne Spencer Daves College of Education)
• Three-year clinical experience agreements with Keiser University and Jacksonville University

The Board approved several consent agenda items including personnel updates, university agreements, and contract changes. Multiple salary increase structures for various staff categories were also authorized.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda dated October 14, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved three-year agreement with University of South Florida (7-0)
• Approved three-year agreement with Flagler College (7-0)
• Approved three-year agreement with Florida State University (7-0)
• Approved three-year agreement with Keiser University (7-0)
• Approved three-year agreement with Jacksonville University (7-0)
• Approved Orange County Classroom Teacher Association 2025-26 contract changes (7-0)

Work Session, 2:00 PM

This work session agenda contains one active discussion item: a proposed memorandum of understanding between the Dr. P. Phillips Foundation and the School Board regarding the Hungerford Property in Eatonville. Three other listed topics have been withdrawn and will not be discussed.

• Consideration of proposed MOU between Dr. P. Phillips Foundation and Orange County School Board regarding Hungerford Property in Eatonville
• Withdrawn: ECA - Building and Grounds Security
• Withdrawn: IHAM - Local School Wellness
• Withdrawn: School Improvement Plan

School Board Meeting and Public Hearing, 5:00 PM

The Orange County School Board will hold a public hearing and vote on revisions to Board Policy JFBD (Magnet School Programs) and Board Policy JICK (Threats) to comply with state law. The board will also consider approving the proposed 2025 Federal and State Legislative Platform, which sets advocacy priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Other consent items include approval of a personnel agenda, a three-year student teaching agreement with Walden University, and a three-year clinical experience agreement with Florida State University.

• Approval of revised Board Policy JFBD Magnet School Programs, updating application deadlines and eligibility for non-resident students
• Approval of revised Board Policy JICK Threats, adding compliance with state threat management law and allowing instructional staff as vice-chair of threat teams
• Approval of the 2025 Federal and State Legislative Platform, developed from school board consensus and stakeholder input
• Approval of personnel agenda including positions, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations
• Approval of three-year student teaching agreement with Walden University and three-year clinical experience agreement with Florida State University

The School Board approved designating the Hungerford property as surplus and authorized a Memorandum of Understanding with the Dr. P. Phillips Foundation. Additionally, the board passed revised policies regarding magnet school programs and threats.

• Designated Hungerford property as surplus and approved MOU with Dr. P. Phillips Foundation (5-0)
• Approved revised Board Policy JFBD Magnet School Programs (5-0)
• Approved revised Board Policy JICK Threats (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Federal and State Legislative Platform (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda including appointments and terminations (5-0)
• Approved three-year agreement with Walden University, LLC for student teaching (5-0)
• Approved three-year agreement with Florida State University Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Approved three-year agreement with Universidad Carlos Albizu, Inc (5-0)

School Board Meeting and Budget Public Hearing, 5:00 PM

The board holds a budget public hearing to adopt the 2025-26 final budget and millage rate of 6.449 mills, which is 4.24% above the rolled-back rate. It also considers consent items including personnel actions, grant approvals, and the uniform statewide assessment calendar.

• Adopt millage rate of 6.449 mills for 2025-26 (4.24% above rolled-back rate)
• Adopt final budget: General Fund $2.82B, Special Revenue $340M, Debt Service $224M, Capital Projects $3.74B, Internal Service $413M
• Approve personnel agenda including appointments and terminations (final version available at meeting)
• Approve grant-related documents
• Approve 2025-26 Uniform Statewide Assessment Calendar

Work Session, 12:30 PM

The Orange County Public Schools board will hold a work session with discussion items on magnet school programs and a policy on threats (JICK). A previously scheduled item on local school wellness (IHAM) has been withdrawn. No votes or decisions are expected; the session is for information and discussion only.

• 4.01 IHAM – Local School Wellness (withdrawn)
• 4.02 JFBD – Magnet School Programs (discussion)
• 4.03 JICK – Threats (discussion)

School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM

The Orange County School Board met to approve the August 26, 2025, personnel agenda and several multi-year partnerships for student teaching. The board also discussed the Strategic Plan for the High School Office regarding student success.

• Approval of the August 26, 2025, Personnel Agenda including position creations, salary schedules, and appointments
• Three-year student teaching agreement with Rollins College
• Three-year student teaching agreement with St. Petersburg College
• Three-year student teaching agreement with University of Phoenix
• Three-year student teaching agreement with Seminole State College

Work Session, 1:00 PM

The Orange County Public Schools Board holds a work session to discuss and receive information on school start times. No votes are expected; the session is for discussion only.

• Discussion of school start times as an information item

School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM

The Orange County School Board will receive an update on the most consequential bills from the 2025 Legislative Session that affect education and operations. The board also will vote on consent items including a personnel agenda with appointments, terminations, and salary schedule updates, as well as several three-year student teaching agreements with universities.

• Update on 2025 Legislative Session bills impacting education and operations
• Approval of Personnel Agenda with position designations, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations
• Three-year student teaching agreement with Liberty University, Inc.
• Three-year student teaching agreement with Florida State College at Jacksonville
• Three-year student teaching agreements with University of West Florida, Stetson University, and Tallahassee State College

The Board approved the August 12, 2025 personnel agenda and eight three-year student teaching agreements with various universities. Other approved actions included a workforce development agreement and architectural services for Pinewood Elementary School. The meeting concluded with a motion to remove LGBTQ+ Awareness and History month from the 2025-2026 celebrations list, though the final resolution of that motion is not recorded.

• Approved Personnel Agenda dated August 12, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved three-year student teaching agreements with Liberty University, FSCJ, UWF, Stetson University, Tallahassee State College, WGU, and FAMU (7-0)
• Approved clinical experience agreements with University of St. Augustine and Baylor University (7-0)
• Approved CareerSource Central Florida Regional Workforce Development Agreement (7-0)
• Approved renaming CTE Virtual to OTC AGE and Apprenticeship (7-0)
• Approved procurement recommendations for construction plan review, permit and inspection services (7-0)
• Approved architectural and engineering services for Pinewood Elementary School Renovation (7-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for Middle School Functional Equity Classroom Additions Project (7-0)

School Board Meeting and Budget Public Hearing

The board held a budget public hearing and adopted a tentative 2025-26 budget supported by a total millage of 6.449 mills, 4.24% above the rolled-back rate. It also approved revisions to several board policies: student assignment (JCA), student progression (IA), public input (BEDH), and ethics/lobbying (KCE). Final budget adoption is set for September 9, 2025.

• Adopted 2025-26 tentative budget with total millage of 6.449 mills (required local effort 3.201, basic discretionary 0.748, additional voted 1.000, capital improvement 1.500)
• Approved revised Board Policy JCA (Assignment of Students to School) – defines sibling, removes capacity requirement for sibling transfers, eliminates change-of-address and academic transfer sections
• Approved revised Board Policy IA (Student Progression Plan) – updates to comply with legislative changes and state rules
• Approved revised Board Policy BEDH (Public Input at School Board) – revisions to comply with recent case law
• Approved revised Board Policy KCE (Ethics and Lobbying) – aligns with Florida law and staff recommendations

The School Board approved the tentative budget and millage for the 2025-26 school year. Members also voted to revise four board policies and approved several student expulsions and personnel items.

• Adopted 2025-26 Tentative Budget (8-0)
• Adopted millage to support 2025-26 Tentative Budget (8-0)
• Approved revised Board Policy BEDH Public Input at School Board Meetings (8-0)
• Approved revised Board Policy KCE Ethics and Lobbying Policy (8-0)
• Approved revised Board Policy JCA Assignment of Students to School (8-0)
• Approved revised Board Policy IA Student Progression Plan (8-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda dated July 29, 2025 (8-0)
• Approved six student expulsions (8-0 each)

Rule Development Workshop, 10:00 AM

This is a rule development workshop of the Orange County Public Schools Board. The board will discuss proposed revisions to four policies: public input at school board meetings, ethics and lobbying, assignment of students to schools, and the student progression plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for information and discussion only.

• Discussion of proposed changes to BEDH - Public Input at School Board Meetings
• Discussion of proposed updates to KCE - Ethics and Lobbying Policy
• Discussion of revisions to JCA - Assignment of Students to School policy
• Discussion of changes to IA - Student Progression Plan and accompanying handbook

Work Session, 10:00 AM

The Orange County Public Schools board is holding a work session to review a program evaluation presentation. Members will also discuss updates to the Student Progression Plan policy and handbook.

• Program Evaluation Board Presentation
• Policy IA - Student Progression Plan redline
• Student Progression Plan Handbook redline

Public Hearing and School Board Meeting

The Orange County School Board held a public hearing and meeting on June 24, 2025. The board approved a revised Code of Student Conduct (Policy JIC) to align with state statute and community input. Consent items included approval of the Foundation for OCPS board of directors, a personnel agenda covering appointments and terminations, and the expulsion of three students for Level 4 offenses.

• Approved revised Board Policy JIC Code of Student Conduct
• Approved 2025-26 Board of Directors for Foundation for Orange County Public Schools
• Approved Personnel Agenda dated June 24, 2025, including positions, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations
• Expelled a student from GR/Positive Pathways Transition Center through Nov 3, 2025
• Expelled two students from Killarney Elementary and University High School through May 2026

The Board approved a revised Code of Student Conduct (Policy JIC) and a series of consent items. These included personnel appointments, student expulsions, and architectural services for school renovations. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Revised Board Policy JIC Code of Student Conduct (8-0)
• Approved 2025-26 Board of Directors for the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools (8-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda dated June 24, 2025 (8-0)
• Approved expulsion of 9 students for varying terms (8-0)
• Approved Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement with Valencia College (8-0)
• Approved School Board of Lake County Articulation Agreement 2025-2028 (8-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (8-0)
• Approved architectural and engineering services for Lakeville and Southwood Elementary renovations (8-0)

Work Session and Rule Development Workshop, 1:00 PM

The Orange County Public Schools board will hold a work session to discuss the future use of the Hungerford property. The meeting also includes a rule development workshop regarding the Code of Student Conduct.

• Discussion of future use for Hungerford Property
• Review of JIC- Code of Student Conduct

School Board Meeting

The Orange County School Board meets to receive an update on the OCPS Attainable Affordable Workforce Housing strategic plan, and to approve routine consent items including personnel actions, salary schedules, and five student expulsions from various schools. Public comment is not allowed on most agenda items.

• Strategic plan update on OCPS Attainable Affordable Workforce Housing
• Approval of personnel agenda including salary schedules for 2025-2026
• Proclamation of Pulse Remembrance Day
• Expulsion of a student from Jones High School for a Level 4 offense through May 5, 2026
• Expulsions of four additional students from West Oaks Elementary, BridgePrep Academy, Colonial High, and Positive Pathways Transition Center

The School Board approved the June 10, 2025 personnel agenda and grant-related documents. The board also approved the expulsion of 14 students from various schools for durations extending into the 2025-2026 school year. Additionally, a Memorandum of Agreement with Florida Leadership Venture, Inc. was approved.

• Approved the June 10, 2025 Personnel Agenda (8-0)
• Approved 14 student expulsions across multiple schools (8-0)
• Approved grant-related documents (8-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Florida Leadership Venture, Inc. d/b/a Elevate Orlando (8-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (8-0)

Work Session, 10:00 AM

The Orange County School Board will hold a work session to discuss and receive information on proposed revisions to the Code of Student Conduct. Three redline versions of the code are provided, including versions with and without sections on restitution and acts of hate. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of Policy JIC - Code of Student Conduct revisions
• Review of redlined 2025-2026 Code of Student Conduct with and without restitution and acts of hate sections
• Attached documents: current policy redline and two versions of the upcoming code

Work Session, 10:00 AM

The Orange County Public Schools board will discuss and receive information on budget priorities for fiscal year 2026 during a work session. A previously scheduled discussion on school start times has been withdrawn.

• Discussion of Board Budget Priorities for FY26 (item 4.01)
• School Start Times item was withdrawn (item 4.02)

School Board Meeting

The board approved the consent agenda including the personnel agenda covering hires, terminations, and salary schedules, and five student expulsions for Level 4 offenses at various schools. The personnel agenda was noted as undergoing revisions until the meeting date. Three expulsions involve students at Positive Pathways Transition Center, one at Lake Buena Vista High School with continuing IDEA services, one at College Park Middle School, and one at Innovation Middle School.

• Approval of the Personnel Agenda dated May 13, 2025, including hiring, terminations, and salary schedules for multiple positions
• Expulsion of a student through December 5, 2025 at MB/Positive Pathways Transition Center
• Expulsion of a student through April 10, 2026 at GL/Positive Pathways Transition Center
• Expulsion of a student with continuing IDEA services through October 10, 2025 at DB/Lake Buena Vista High School
• Expulsion of a student through April 3, 2026 at AS/College Park Middle School

The Board approved new K-12 ELA and personal finance instructional materials and architectural services for renovations at Lockhart, Gotha, and Bridgewater Middle Schools. Additionally, the Board approved five student expulsions and several financial and personnel items.

• Approved K-12 ELA and Personal Finance and Money Management textbooks (8-0)
• Approved architectural/engineering services for Lockhart Middle School renovation (8-0)
• Approved architectural/engineering services for Gotha Middle School renovation (8-0)
• Approved architectural/engineering services for Bridgewater Middle School renovation (8-0)
• Approved five student expulsions (8-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #2 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (8-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Career and Technical Education Postsecondary Fee Schedule (8-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda dated May 13, 2025 (8-0)

Work Session, 10:00 AM

The Orange County Public Schools board is meeting for a work session to discuss facilities updates and capital program needs. This is an information and discussion session.

• Facilities Update and Capital Program Needs discussion

Work Session, 10:00 AM

The Orange County Public Schools board will hold a work session to review and discuss three specific policy redlines. These items are listed for information and discussion only.

• Discussion of Policy BEDH regarding public input at school board meetings
• Discussion of Policy KCE regarding ethics and lobbying
• Discussion of Policy JCA regarding the assignment of students to school

Work Session, 1:00 PM

The Orange County Public Schools work session will cover two informational topics: common final exams and progress monitoring activities, and the JIC Code of Student Conduct for 2025-2026. The Code of Student Conduct item is marked for both information and discussion, with attached redline documents. No formal votes are scheduled.

• Review of common final exams and progress monitoring activities
• Discussion of JIC Code of Student Conduct policy
• Attached redline documents for 2025-2026 Code of Student Conduct

School Board Meeting

The board approved a consent agenda that includes a contract with Caissa Public Strategies to recruit former OCPS students back, paying $935 per student who re-enrolls for 30 days, netting $7,065 per student. Other consent items include a personnel agenda with appointments and terminations, a cost summary change for an international teacher exchange program, and two student expulsions for Level 4 offenses. The board also moved one personnel item to the non-consent agenda.

• Agreement with Caissa Public Strategies, LLC for student recruitment; $935 fee per re-enrolled student
• Personnel agenda including designation/creation of positions, appointments, and terminations
• Cost summary change for Educational Partners International teacher exchange program
• Expulsion of a student from ZP/Lockhart Middle School with continuing IDEA services through March 9, 2026
• Expulsion of a student from Windermere High School through March 9, 2026

The Board approved the expulsion of 10 students from various schools for specified periods. It also approved new K-12 ELA and Personal Finance and Money Management textbook resources. Other approved actions included a personnel agenda and several interagency agreements.

• Approved expulsion of 10 students from various schools (8-0)
• Approved K-12 ELA and Personal Finance and Money Management textbook materials (8-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda dated April 22, 2025 (8-0)
• Approved agreement with Caissa Public Strategies, LLC (8-0)
• Approved interagency agreement for OCPS Teen Parenting Program (8-0)
• Approved write-off of uncollectible accounts for Extended Day Programs (8-0)
• Approved MOU with The Harris Rosen Foundation, Inc. (8-0)
• Approved MOU and data sharing agreement with the Lastinger Center (8-0)

Work Session, 10:00 AM

The Orange County Public Schools work session will discuss the proposed 2025-2026 Code of Student Conduct and IT initiatives. Both items are for information and discussion only, with no votes scheduled.

• Discussion of 2025-2026 Code of Student Conduct (Policy JIC) redline document
• Presentation on IT initiatives for efficient operations

School Board Meeting

The Orange County School Board met to approve the April 1, 2025, personnel agenda and several student expulsions. The board also received a strategic plan update and reports from district associations.

• Approval of the April 1, 2025 Personnel Agenda including position creation, salary schedules, and appointments
• Expulsion of a student from Positive Pathways Transition Center through September 25, 2025
• Expulsion of a student from Positive Pathways Transition Center through April 30, 2025
• Expulsion of a student from Positive Pathways Transition Center through October 14, 2025
• Expulsion of a student from Bay Lake Elementary School through February 17, 2026

The School Board approved the expulsion of nine students and the personnel agenda. The board also approved a program site agreement with the City of Orlando and the 2025-2028 District English Language Learners Plan.

• Approved personnel agenda including position creation and salary schedules (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of 9 students from various schools (7-0)
• Approved grant-related documents (7-0)
• Approved 2025-2030 Program Site Agreement with the City of Orlando (7-0)
• Approved 2025-2028 District English Language Learners (ELL) Plan (7-0)
• Approved amended School Advisory Council membership rosters (7-0)
• Approved procurement recommendations for April 01, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Design Amendment No. 7 for Winter Park High School Comprehensive Project (7-0)

School Board Meeting

The Orange County School Board met and adopted the consent agenda, which included approval of the March 11, 2025 personnel agenda covering positions, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations, as well as the expulsion of five students for Level 4 offenses. The board also recognized achievements and received district reports, but most substantive actions were bundled in the consent items.

• Approval of Personnel Agenda dated March 11, 2025 (positions, salary schedules, appointments, terminations)
• Expulsion of a student through April 28, 2025 at KIH/Positive Pathways Transition Center
• Expulsion of a student with IDEA continuing services through May 23, 2025 at LRR/Positive Pathways Transition Center
• Expulsion of a student through remainder of 2024-25 and Nov 21, 2025 at BC/Positive Pathways Transition Center
• Two additional expulsions at Edgewater High School (one through Jan 26, 2026; one through Jan 28, 2026)

The School Board approved the personnel agenda, eight student expulsions, and several operational contracts. Other actions included approving architectural services for Cypress Creek High School and construction management for Boone High School.

• Approved Personnel Agenda dated March 11, 2025 (8-0)
• Approved 8 student expulsions across various schools (8-0)
• Approved grant-related documents (8-0)
• Approved amended contract and data-sharing agreement with Amira Learning (8-0)
• Approved Junior Achievement Inspire programming and field trip (8-0)
• Approved procurement recommendations for March 11, 2025 (8-0)
• Approved monthly financial statements ending January 31, 2025 (8-0)
• Approved architectural and engineering services for Cypress Creek High School classroom addition (8-0)

Chief Internal Auditor Interviews - Second Round

The body is meeting to conduct second-round interviews for the position of Chief Internal Auditor. Two candidates, Carol Womersly and Chaynae Price, are scheduled for interviews between 11:15 AM and 2:00 PM.

• Interviews for Chief Internal Auditor position
• Candidate Carol Womersly
• Candidate Chaynae Price

School Board Meeting

The Orange County Public Schools Board approved a consent agenda including personnel actions, a student expulsion, procurement awards, an ESOL training agreement amendment, and a mutual aid agreement with the University of Central Florida Police Department. The mutual aid agreement allows for voluntary law enforcement assistance across jurisdictional lines to enhance school safety.

• Approval of Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement between UCF Board of Trustees/Police and OCPS District Police
• Approval of student expulsion through January 16, 2026 for a Level 4 offense
• Approval of Amendment One to ESOL training services agreement with Orange County Government (no financial impact)
• Approval of procurement recommendations for various departments
• Approval of personnel agenda including appointments, terminations, salary schedules

The Board approved the February 25 personnel agenda and a student expulsion through January 2026. Members also authorized construction management for the Orlando Gifted Academy replacement and several affordable housing impact fee exemptions.

• Approved Personnel Agenda dated February 25, 2025 (8-0)
• Approved student expulsion through January 16, 2026 (8-0)
• Approved training services agreement for ESOL students at International I-Drive CRA (8-0)
• Approved procurement recommendations and mutual aid agreement with UCF Police (8-0)
• Approved construction management for Orlando Gifted Academy Replacement Project (8-0)
• Approved tentative 2024-2025 Five Year Work Plan (8-0)
• Approved construction change directive for Bonneville Elementary, Legacy Middle, and Washington Shores Primary (8-0)
• Approved impact fee exemptions for Southwick Commons LTD, Apopka Leased Housing Associates I LLLP, and Ability Pine Hills LLC (8-0)

Work Session, 1:00 PM

The Orange County Public Schools board will hold a work session to review district policies and academic data. Staff will present information on the Ethics and Lobbying Policy, advanced studies participation, and public input procedures. These updates will clarify how the district handles external lobbying, tracks student program enrollment, and manages public comments at future meetings. All agenda items are scheduled for discussion only, with no votes planned.

• Review of the KCE Ethics and Lobbying Policy, including a redline comparison with state law
• Discussion of Advanced Studies performance and participation data for 2024
• Review of the BEDH policy on public input procedures at school board meetings
• Meeting location: Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center, 445 West Amelia Street, Orlando, FL 32801

Work Session, 10:00 AM

The Orange County Public Schools board is holding a work session to discuss the JCA policy on assignment of students to schools. The item is listed as information and discussion only; no vote is scheduled. A separate item on ethics and lobbying policy has been moved to a later meeting.

• Discussion of Policy JCA - Assignment of Students to School

School Board Meeting

The school board approved a consent agenda that included personnel actions, two student expulsions, the 2024-2026 School Health Services Plan, and a mutual aid agreement for district police with multiple local governments. The board also received recognitions and reports.

• Approval of the Personnel Agenda including designation of positions, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations
• Approval of student expulsion through February 14, 2025 at JS/Positive Pathways Transition Center
• Approval of student expulsion through May 19, 2025 at JS/Positive Pathways Transition Center
• Approval of the 2024-2026 School Health Services Plan with Orange County Department of Health
• Approval of Municipal Inter-Local Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement for District Police with 16 local governments

The School Board approved a series of consent items including construction management services, student expulsions, and a mutual aid agreement for district police. The board also voted to terminate employee JR after moving the item to non-consent.

• Approved termination of employee JR (6-2)
• Approved personnel agenda dated February 11, 2025 (8-0)
• Approved two student expulsions at Positive Pathways Transition Center (8-0)
• Approved 2024-2026 School Health Services Plan (8-0)
• Approved Municipal Inter-Local Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement for District Police (8-0)
• Approved construction management for Site 126-E-4 Elementary School Relief and Esteem Academy Replacement projects (8-0)
• Approved Priority Access Agreement to Palm Gardens and Colonial Gardens Unit (8-0)
• Approved settlement agreement with William Goforth (8-0)

Work Session, 1:00 PM

The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a work session to discuss Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). This item is listed for information and discussion purposes.

• Discussion of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

School Board Meeting

The Orange County School Board met to review the OCPS 2030 Strategic Plan and approve administrative actions. The board voted to approve the January 28, 2025, personnel agenda and the expulsion of five students for Level 4 offenses.

• Approval of the January 28, 2025 Personnel Agenda regarding positions, salary schedules, and appointments
• Expulsion of a student from Positive Pathways Transition Center through February 3, 2025
• Expulsion of a student from Discovery Middle School through September 22, 2025
• Expulsion of a student from Apopka Middle School through September 25, 2025
• Expulsion of students from University High School and Sunshine High Charter

The Board approved the January 28 personnel agenda and five student expulsions. It also authorized several ROTC unit agreements and approved monthly financial statements ending November 30, 2024.

• Approved Personnel Agenda dated January 28, 2025 (8-0)
• Approved five student expulsions for students at Positive Pathways, Discovery Middle, Apopka Middle, University High, and Sunshine High Charter (8-0)
• Approved grant-related documents (8-0)
• Approved ROTC unit agreements for nine high schools (8-0)
• Approved procurement recommendations for January 28, 2025 (8-0)
• Approved monthly financial statements ending November 30, 2024 (8-0)
• Approved Fixed Asset Deletion and Restoration Report (8-0)
• Approved continuing contract for commissioning services RFQ 2408PS (8-0)

CANCELED Work Session, 1:00 PM

This work session was canceled. The agenda originally included discussion items on public input at school board meetings and advanced studies, but no decisions or discussions occurred.

• Canceled session originally scheduled to discuss BEDH - Public Input at School Board Meetings
• Canceled session originally scheduled to discuss Advanced Studies

Work Session, 1:00 PM

The Orange County Public Schools Board holds a work session to receive and discuss the OCPS 2025 Strategic Plan Mid-Year Update. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for information and discussion only.

• Presentation and discussion of the OCPS 2025 Strategic Plan Mid-Year Update

Work Session, 2:00 PM

The Orange County Public Schools Board holds a work session to discuss and receive information on the Audit Committee Charter, Internal Audit Charter, and related redline drafts. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is limited to discussion and review of audit governance documents.

• Discussion of Audit Committee Charter 2024
• Review of Internal Audit Charter 2024 and redline drafts
• Information on School Board Internal Auditor role

School Board Meeting

The Orange County School Board is acting on a consent agenda that includes approval of a personnel agenda covering appointments, terminations, and salary schedules, as well as the expulsion of five students for Level 4 code of conduct violations. The expulsions apply to students at University High School, Apopka High School, Positive Pathways Transition Center, and Edgewater High School, with durations extending into the 2025-2026 school year.

• Approval of personnel agenda including position designations, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations (cost within 2024-2025 budget)
• Expulsion of a student from AC/University High through November 12, 2025 (Level 4 offense)
• Expulsion of a student from AR/University High through November 12, 2025 (Level 4 offense)
• Expulsion of a student from IL/Apopka High through October 24, 2025 (Level 4 offense)
• Expulsion of a student from EW/Edgewater High through May 27, 2026 (Level 4 offense)

The School Board approved several student expulsions and personnel agenda items. The board also authorized impact fee exemptions for two multi-family affordable housing developer agreements and approved financial statements and a capital outlay budget amendment.

• Approved personnel agenda dated January 14, 2025 (8-0)
• Approved six student expulsions across various high schools and transition centers (8-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 Citizens Commission for Children community services contract (8-0)
• Approved procurement recommendations for January 14, 2025 (8-0)
• Approved financial statements for periods ending Sept 30 and Oct 31, 2024 (8-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #1 to FY 2024-25 Capital Outlay Budget (8-0)
• Approved impact fee exemption for ECG South Ivey, LP (8-0)
• Approved impact fee exemption for Beacon Condo Developers, L.L.C. and partners (8-0)