Orange County Public Schools(FL) public meetings in 2021
40 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The School Board approved Map 16 and a resolution for new school board member district boundaries based on 2020 Census data. The meeting also included the approval of several policy revisions regarding staff discipline, student progression, and school wellness.
- Approval of Map 16 for new school board district political boundaries
- Revision to Board Policy GCQF regarding suspension and dismissal of professional staff
- Revision to Board Policy GDQD regarding suspension and dismissal of support staff
- Revision to Board Policy IA regarding the 2021-2022 Student Progression Plan
- Proclamation of January 2022 as National Mentoring Month
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a work session to discuss audit reports on Exceptional Student Education (ESE), including the IEP process, professional development, and classified professionals. Management responses to the audits are also on the agenda for review.
- ESE IEP Process Audit Report and Management Response
- ESE Professional Development Audit Report and Management Response
- ESE Classified Professionals Audit Report and Management Response
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a rule development workshop to discuss proposed revisions to four school board policies: suspension and dismissal of professional staff (GCQF), suspension and dismissal of support staff (GDQD), the 2021-2022 Student Progression Plan (IA), and local school wellness (IHAM). These are discussion items only, not final votes. The workshop is part of the policy development process before formal board action.
- Discussion of policy GCQF on suspension and dismissal of professional staff
- Discussion of policy GDQD on suspension and dismissal of support staff
- Review of 2021-2022 Student Progression Plan (policy IA)
- Discussion of local school wellness policy (IHAM)
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board held a reorganization meeting, electing a vice chair and approving the 2021-22 meeting schedule. The board also approved officers for the Leasing Corporation and unanimously approved renaming the Magic Way Facility to the John Morris Facilities Complex, with an estimated cost of $1,500 for signage.
- Approved Melissa Byrd as Vice Chairman
- Approved 2021-22 school board meeting dates, including budget hearings
- Approved officers to the Leasing Corporation
- Renamed Magic Way Facility to John Morris Facilities Complex ($1,500 signage cost)
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is meeting to consider routine consent agenda items, including personnel actions, student expulsions, grant approvals, and a write-off of uncollectible postsecondary student fees. The agenda also includes proclamations for Holocaust Education Week, National Philanthropy Week, American Education Week, and National Education Support Professionals Day, as well as a strategic plan update on parent engagement. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Approval of personnel agenda including positions, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations
- Approval of student expulsions with waivers and district behavior contracts
- Approval of grant-related documents
- Write-off of $10,046.90 in uncollectible postsecondary student fees (Westside Campus $9,318.62, Winter Park Campus $728.28)
- Memorandum of Understanding with CareerSource Central Florida for training at Orange Technical College
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the personnel agenda, student expulsions, and several ceremonial proclamations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Approval of the Personnel Agenda dated October 26, 2021, including positions, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations
- Approval of expulsion of a student from Hunter's Creek Middle School through April 4, 2022
- Proclamation of Red Ribbon Week (Oct 23-31, 2021)
- Proclamation of National First Responders Day (Oct 28, 2021)
- Proclamation of Florida Family Engagement Month (November 2021)
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a work session to discuss three proposed policy changes: GCQF on suspension/dismissal of professional staff, GDQD on suspension/dismissal of support staff, and IJOC on school volunteers. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- Discussion of School Board Policy GCQF - Suspension and Dismissal of Professional Staff
- Discussion of School Board Policy GDQD - Suspension and Dismissal of Support Staff
- Discussion of School Board Policy IJOC - School Volunteers
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda with personnel actions, the Professional Learning Catalog update, and a student expulsion. The agenda also includes several ceremonial proclamations for awareness weeks. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Approval of Personnel Agenda dated Oct 12, 2021, including positions, salaries, appointments, and terminations
- Approval of annual update to Professional Learning Catalog for 2021-2022 school year
- Approval of expulsion of a student from Lake Buena Vista High School through Aug 12, 2022
- Proclamations for White Cane Awareness Day, America's Safe Schools Week, School Bus Safety Week, and Lights On Afterschool Day
- Approval of 2021 State and Federal Legislative Platforms (consent agenda)
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board is meeting to consider a personnel agenda covering appointments, terminations, and salary schedules, and to receive a strategic plan update on ESSER strategies. The agenda also includes several proclamations for October awareness months. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Approval of personnel agenda with appointments, terminations, and salary schedules
- Strategic Plan Update: ESSER Strategies report
- Proclamations for Breast Cancer, Cybersecurity, LGBTQ+, Bullying Prevention, Principals, Disability History, and Fire Prevention months/weeks
- No public hearings (3.01 NONE)
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a work session to discuss revisions to several School Board policies related to governance, including elections, officers, meetings, executive sessions, public input, and board member liability insurance. These are discussion items only; no final votes are scheduled.
- Discussion of School Board Policy B (Governance) with redline and clean versions
- Discussion of Policy BBBG (Board Elections)
- Discussion of Policy BDC (Board Officers)
- Discussion of Policy BE (School Board Meetings)
- Discussion of Policy BEDH (Public Input at School Board Meetings)
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board held a budget public hearing and meeting to adopt the final 2021-22 budget and the property tax millage rate. The board approved a total millage of 6.737 mills, which is 1.31% below the rolled-back rate, and adopted the final budget totaling over $5.2 billion across all funds. The meeting also included several proclamations and approval of the 2022 State Legislative Platform.
- Adopted 2021-22 millage rate of 6.737 mills, down from 6.857 in 2020-21
- Approved 2021-22 final budget: General Fund $2,290,094,240; Special Revenue $236,856,988; Debt Service $233,410,469; Capital Projects $2,119,029,845; Internal Service $353,668,396
- Approved 2022 State Legislative Platform
- Proclaimed September 2021 as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month
- Proclaimed September 15-October 15, 2021 as National Hispanic Heritage Month
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools board held a work session on August 19, 2021, to review operational protocols. The agenda included a review of updated COVID-19 procedures and data. No final votes or binding decisions were recorded in the provided text.
- Review of COVID-19 Procedures and Data
- Review of general Data topics
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda covering personnel actions, student expulsions, grant applications, turnaround school plans, and procurement awards. The agenda is largely routine administrative items, with no public hearings or major policy discussions scheduled.
- Approval of personnel agenda including appointments, terminations, and salary schedules
- Approval of student expulsions for Level 4 Code of Student Conduct offenses
- Approval of grant-related documents with positive fiscal impact
- Approval of 2021-2022 Turnaround School Supplemental Services Allocation (TSSSA) plans; Wheatley Elementary to receive $199,420
- Approval of procurement recommendations to be awarded
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board held a special meeting to consider revisions to Board Policy JIC, the Code of Student Conduct. The revisions authorize procedures for student behavior and disciplinary actions, including legislative and statutory updates. The board voted unanimously to approve the revisions.
- Approval of revisions to School Board Policy JIC - Code of Student Conduct
- Revisions include legislative and statutory updates
- No fiscal impact
- Motion by Angela Gallo, second by Linda Kobert
- Unanimous approval by all eight board members
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board held a budget public hearing and voted to adopt the 2021-22 tentative budget and a proposed millage rate of 6.737 mills, which is 1.31% below the rolled-back rate. The board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel actions, emergency compensation guidelines, and a student expulsion. A final public hearing on the budget is set for September 14, 2021.
- Adopted 2021-22 tentative millage rate of 6.737 mills (down from 6.857 in 2020-21)
- Approved 2021-22 tentative budget: General Fund $2,319,737,091; Capital Projects $1,412,313,656; Debt Service $229,304,411; Special Revenue $227,752,511; Internal Service $343,346,144
- Set final budget public hearing for September 14, 2021 at 5:01 PM
- Approved personnel agenda including appointments, salary schedules, and terminations
- Approved updated emergency compensation guidelines for FEMA reimbursement eligibility
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a rule development workshop to discuss a proposed amendment to School Board Policy JIC, the Code of Student Conduct. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The workshop follows a set protocol for developing rules.
- Discussion of School Board Policy JIC - Code of Student Conduct amendment
- Workshop protocol for rule development
- Proposed 2021-22 Code of Student Conduct amendment
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board held a public hearing and meeting, approving revisions to Policy EBBA on disease prevention and face coverings, and passed a consent agenda covering personnel, expulsions, grants, charter school address changes, and procurement awards.
- Approved revisions to Policy EBBA (Disease Prevention; Face Coverings) to include government-issued health standards; vote 6-1, with Karen CastorDentel dissenting.
- Approved the 2021 State and Federal Legislative Platforms.
- Approved the July 13, 2021 personnel agenda, including positions, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations.
- Approved expulsions of students with waivers of out-of-school expulsion and district behavior contracts.
- Approved contract amendments for address changes for Prosperitas Leadership Academy (2140 W. Washington St., Orlando) and UCP West Orange Charter School (1441 Winter Garden Vineland Rd., Winter Garden).
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board held a regular meeting on June 22, 2021, where it approved a consent agenda covering personnel actions, student expulsions, grant applications, and other routine items. The board also received a report on the Cognia accreditation engagement review findings. No public hearings were scheduled.
- Approved 2021-22 Board of Directors for the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools
- Approved personnel agenda including appointments, reappointments, and terminations
- Approved expulsion of a student from ISC/Palmetto Elementary School through April 18, 2022
- Approved expulsion of students with waivers and district behavior contracts
- Approved renewal of Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan for 2021-2022
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a rule development workshop to discuss proposed revisions to Policy EBBA on disease prevention and face coverings, following state guidelines. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.
- Discussion of School Board Policy EBBA - Disease Prevention; Face Coverings
- Proposed revisions follow state guidelines with a condensed timeline
- Workshop protocol attachment available
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools board is holding a work session to discuss the legislative update and the budget, including the 2022 operating budget and ESSER funds. This is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Legislative update presentation
- 2022 operating budget work session
- June 2021 ESSER (COVID relief) funds presentation
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board held a public hearing and meeting on June 8, 2021, where it approved revisions to three board policies: JCA (Assignment of Students to School), JIC (Code of Student Conduct), and JICK (Threats). The board also approved a consent agenda that included personnel actions, student expulsions, and grant-related documents. Proclamations were made for LGBTQ+ Pride and Pulse Remembrance Month and Juneteenth Day.
- Approved revised Board Policy JCA (Assignment of Students to School) to update available transfers for students.
- Approved revised Board Policy JIC (Code of Student Conduct) to authorize procedures for student behavior and disciplinary actions, including legislative updates.
- Approved revised Board Policy JICK (Threats) to align with Florida Department of Education model policy.
- Approved personnel agenda including appointments, reappointments, and terminations, with costs within the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 budgets.
- Approved expulsion of students for Level 4 offenses per Florida Statute 1006.09.
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a work session to discuss proposed revisions to Policy EBBA on disease prevention and face coverings, following state guidelines. The agenda includes only this substantive topic along with standard procedural items.
- Discussion of proposed revisions to School Board Policy EBBA - Disease Prevention; Face Coverings
- Revisions follow state guidance with a condensed timeline
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board met on May 25, 2021, and approved a consent agenda covering personnel actions, student expulsions, grant applications, cooperative agreements with juvenile justice facilities, procurement awards, and monthly financial statements. The meeting also included recognitions and a public comment period, but no public hearings or strategic plan update were scheduled.
- Approval of 2021 State and Federal Legislative Platforms
- Approval of Personnel Agenda including appointments, reappointments, and terminations
- Approval of student expulsions with waivers and behavior contracts
- Approval of cooperative agreements with DJJ Orange Regional Juvenile Detention Center and Orange Youth Academy
- Approval of procurement recommendations to be awarded
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a rule development workshop to discuss proposed changes to three school board policies: JCA (Assignment of Students to School), JIC (Code of Student Conduct), and JICK (Threats). These are discussion items, not final decisions. The workshop is part of the rule development process, with redlined documents attached for review.
- Discussion of School Board Policy JCA - Assignment of Students to School
- Discussion of School Board Policy JIC - Code of Student Conduct
- Discussion of School Board Policy JICK - Threats
- Review of redline drafts for all three policies
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board meeting on May 11, 2021, included a strategic plan update on ESSER strategies, a proclamation for Haitian Heritage Month, and a consent agenda covering personnel actions, student expulsions, grant approvals, and procurement recommendations. The board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda.
- Proclaim May 2021 as Haitian Heritage Month
- Approval of Personnel Agenda including positions, salaries, appointments, and terminations
- Expulsion of a student from DM/Renaissance Charter School at Goldenrod through March 10, 2022
- Expulsion of a student from Evans High School through March 25, 2022
- Approval of procurement recommendations to be awarded
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a work session to discuss facilities topics. The agenda includes a presentation on facilities, with details in the attached presentation. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item.
- Facilities presentation and discussion
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a public hearing and regular meeting, primarily featuring a series of ceremonial proclamations for various heritage and awareness months. No substantive policy decisions or fiscal actions are listed on the agenda, which is largely procedural and informational.
- Proclaim May 2-8, 2021 as Teacher Appreciation Week, with in-kind gifts valued at over $2.5 million
- Proclaim April 2021 as National Arab American Heritage Month
- Proclaim May 2021 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Proclaim May 2021 as Mental Health Awareness Month and May 6 as Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
- Proclaim May 2021 as Foster Care Awareness Month
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a work session to discuss two topics: the withdrawal of the UCP TLA West charter application and the use of electrocardiograms (ECGs) for student athletes. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- UCP TLA West charter application withdrawn
- ECGs for student athletes discussed
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, student expulsions, grant applications, and several education-related items. The board will also consider a proclamation for Denim Day and discuss the CFEED partnership addendum. The meeting includes public comment periods and is broadcast on Orange TV.
- Approval of personnel agenda including appointments, salary schedules, and terminations
- Expulsion of a student from AS/Glenridge MS through February 4, 2022
- Approval of grant-related documents with positive fiscal impact
- Naming Jones High School media center the 'Ronald O. Rogers Media Center' at no cost to district
- Approval of CFEED Continuing Partnership Addendum with annual cost of $188,750 per party
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools board is holding a work session to discuss two charter school applications from Mater Academy, one for a K-8 school and one for a high school, both in the Narcoossee area. The agenda includes only these discussion items and procedural protocol; no votes are scheduled.
- Mater Academy Narcoossee (K-8) charter application review
- Mater Academy Narcoossee High School charter application review
- Work session protocol discussion
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools board is holding a rule development workshop to discuss spring rezoning. The agenda includes a presentation and input summary on the topic, indicating a discussion rather than a final decision.
- Spring rezoning discussion
- Input summary on rezoning
- Presentation on rezoning
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board held a public hearing and meeting on March 9, 2021, to consider and approve the adoption of new English Language Arts instructional materials for grades K-5, along with other routine consent items. The board voted to approve the $8,091,966 purchase of McGraw-Hill's FL Wonders materials for grades K-2, with grades 3-5 to be funded in 2022. The agenda also included several proclamations and routine personnel and expulsion actions.
- Approved $8,091,966 for McGraw-Hill FL Wonders K-2 English Language Arts materials (grades 3-5 to be funded in 2022)
- Proclaimed April 2021 as Autism Awareness Month
- Proclaimed April 2021 as School Library Media Month
- Proclaimed April 11-17, 2021 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
- Approved personnel agenda including appointments, salary schedules, and terminations
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board is holding a public hearing and regular meeting, with the main action being approval of the adoption of McGraw-Hill's FL Wonders English Language Arts materials for grades K-5, funded at $8,091,966 for the K-2 portion. The board will also hear a strategic plan update on innovative schools and consider several proclamations. Public comment is invited on agenda items.
- Adoption of K-5 English Language Arts textbooks (McGraw-Hill FL Wonders) with $8,091,966 funding for K-2
- Proclamation of February 25, 2021 as Digital Learning Day
- Proclamation of March 2021 as National Social Work Month
- Proclamation of March 2021 as Purchasing Month
- Proclamation of March 2021 as Youth Visual and Performing Arts Month
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a work session to discuss revisions to several school board policies, including governance, elections, officers, meetings, executive sessions, public input, and member insurance. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- Review of School Board Policy B (Governance) with redline changes
- Discussion of Policy BBBG (Board Elections)
- Discussion of Policy BDC (Board Officers)
- Discussion of Policy BE (School Board Meetings)
- Discussion of Policy BEDH (Public Input at Meetings)
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board met on February 9, 2021, to consider a consent agenda covering personnel actions, student expulsions, grant applications, and school improvement plans. The board also recognized several proclamations, including National PTA Founders' Day, National FFA Week, and Public Schools Week. The consent agenda was approved unanimously.
- Approval of the 2021 State and Federal Legislative Platforms
- Approval of the Personnel Agenda dated February 9, 2021, including positions, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations
- Approval of student expulsions in conjunction with waivers of out-of-school expulsion and district behavior contracts
- Approval of grant-related documents
- Approval of 2020-21 School Improvement Plans and School Advisory Council membership rosters
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a work session to discuss two proposed school board policies: JIC (Code of Student Conduct) and JICK (Threats). These are discussion items only, not final votes. The board will review presentation materials and redlined policy drafts.
- Discussion of School Board Policy JIC - Code of Student Conduct
- Discussion of School Board Policy JICK - Threats
- Review of redline draft for JICK Threats policy
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including the personnel agenda, student expulsions, grant-related documents, and the 2021 State and Federal Legislative Platforms. The meeting also includes proclamations for Career and Technical Education Month, Black History Month, National School Counseling Week, and School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, as well as a report from the Audit Advisory Committee. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Approval of the 2021 State and Federal Legislative Platforms
- Approval of the Personnel Agenda dated January 26, 2021, including positions, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations
- Approval of student expulsions in conjunction with waivers of out-of-school expulsion and district behavior contracts
- Proclamation of February 2021 as Career and Technical Education Month and Black History Month
- Proclamation of February 1-5, 2021 as National School Counseling Week and February 5, 2021 as School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a work session to discuss Exceptional Student Education (ESE). The agenda includes a protocol for the meeting and a presentation on ESE topics. No formal votes are scheduled.
- Discussion of Exceptional Student Education (ESE)
- Work session protocol adoption
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board held a public hearing and meeting on January 12, 2021, where it approved two rezoning actions: a technical rezoning for the Asbury property affecting Forsyth Woods and Little River elementary schools, and a targeted rezoning for Heritage Place and Crystal Creek neighborhoods affecting high schools 80-H-SW-4 and Freedom. The board also approved the consent agenda, including personnel actions and the annual update of the Professional Learning Catalog. The meeting included a proclamation for Celebrate Literacy Week and a presentation on Cognia accreditation.
- Approved technical rezoning for Asbury property, modifying attendance zones for Forsyth Woods and Little River elementary schools, effective August 2021
- Approved targeted rezoning for Heritage Place and Crystal Creek neighborhoods, modifying attendance zones for high schools 80-H-SW-4 and Freedom, effective August 2021
- Approved personnel agenda including appointments, reappointments, and terminations, with costs within the 2020-2021 budget
- Approved annual update of the Professional Learning Catalog, adding an Autism Spectrum Disorder Endorsement program
- Proclaimed January 25-29, 2021 as Celebrate Literacy Week in Orange County Public Schools
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a work session to discuss revisions to several School Board policies, including governance, elections, meetings, and public input. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- Discussion of School Board Policy B - School Board Governance
- Discussion of School Board Policy BBBG - Board Elections
- Discussion of School Board Policy BDC - Board Officers
- Discussion of School Board Policy BE - School Board Meetings
- Discussion of School Board Policy BEDH - Public Input at School Board Meetings