Orange County Public Schools(FL) public meetings in 2023
32 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools board is holding a work session to discuss post-ESSER funding, which refers to the period after federal pandemic relief funds expire. This is an information item, meaning the board is reviewing the topic but not voting on it.
- Discussion of post-ESSER funding strategies
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The School Board approved several policy updates regarding student wellness, extracurricular activities, and international student admissions. Additionally, the board authorized a compensation package including salary increases and healthcare contributions for various staff categories.
- Approved $24,835,666 compensation package for administrators, technical staff, and district police
- Approved $3,527,788 compensation package for Food Service Managers
- Revised Board Policy JJ to require parental permission for school-sponsored activities and include AED requirements
- Revised Board Policy JFABC to require an annual tuition fee for international students
- Proclaimed January 2024 as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and National Mentoring Month
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools board is holding a rule development workshop and work session to discuss proposed changes to several policies, including local school wellness, extracurricular activities, foreign exchange students, international student admission, and a pilot program for public input. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- IHAM - Local School Wellness (discussion)
- JJ - Extracurricular Activities (discussion)
- JFABB - Foreign Exchange Students (discussion)
- JFABC - International Student Admission (discussion)
- BEDH - Pilot Program for Public Input (discussion)
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools board is holding a work session to discuss charter school applications. This is an information and discussion item, not a final decision.
- Discussion of charter school applications
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board held its reorganization meeting, electing a vice chairman and approving the schedule of 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 was largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on substantive matters.
- Elected Vice Chairman of the School Board
- Approved 2023-2024 school board meeting dates, including single meetings in December 2023, March 2024, and July 2024
- Approved officers for the Orange County School Board Leasing Corporation
- Approved minutes of the Leasing Corporation meeting from November 15, 2022
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board is meeting to approve consent agenda items, including personnel actions, a student expulsion, procurement awards, financial statements, and construction documents. The most consequential item is a $1.6 million agreement to continue and expand the 3DE program to East River High and Lake Nona Relief High School through June 2026.
- Approval of 3DE Model Agreement to expand to East River High and Lake Nona Relief High, $1.6M over 3 years
- Approval of personnel agenda including appointments, terminations, and salary schedules
- Approval of expulsion of a student for remainder of 2023-2024 and through September 24, 2024
- Approval of procurement recommendations for various departments
- Approval of monthly financial statements for year to date ending August 31, 2023
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The School Board is reviewing several ceremonial proclamations for upcoming awareness weeks and months. The meeting also includes a strategic plan update regarding school safety.
- Proclamation of Oct. 28, 2023, as National First Responders Day
- Proclamation of Nov. 2023 as Florida Family Engagement Month
- Proclamation of Nov. 2023 as Native American Heritage Month
- Proclamation of Nov. 6-11, 2023, as Week of the Family
- Strategic Plan Update: School Safety Specialist report
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools board is holding a work session to discuss and receive an update on the district's strategic plan for the first quarter. This is an information and discussion item, with a detailed report attached for review.
- Strategic Plan Update (First Quarter) - discussion and report
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The School Board of Orange County met to approve various human resources actions and educational proclamations. The board passed the annual personnel agenda and the updated Professional Learning Catalog for the 2023-2024 school year.
- Approval of the October 10, 2023 Personnel Agenda
- Approval of the 2023-2024 Professional Learning Catalog update
- Proclamation of White Cane Awareness Day (Oct. 16, 2023)
- Proclamation of America's Safe Schools Week (Oct. 15-21, 2023)
- Proclamation of School Bus Safety Week (Oct. 16-20, 2023)
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a work session to discuss several policy items, including local school wellness, extracurricular activities, foreign exchange students, and international student admission. One item on student transportation in private vehicles has been withdrawn. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- Withdrawn item: EEAG Student Transportation in Private Vehicles
- Discussion of IHAM Local School Wellness policy
- Discussion of JJ Extracurricular Activities policy
- Discussion of JFABB Foreign Exchange Students policy
- Discussion of JFABC International Student Admission policy
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a public hearing and regular meeting on September 26, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. The agenda includes several ceremonial proclamations for awareness months and days, along with routine items like meeting notes and reports. Public comment is limited to specific agenda items (3-15 and 18), and comments on litigation, collective bargaining, or vendor bids are restricted.
- Proclaim September 2023 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
- Proclaim October 2023 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Proclaim October 2023 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month
- Proclaim October 2023 as LGBTQ+ Awareness and History Month
- Proclaim October 2023 as National Bullying Prevention Month
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools board is holding a rule development workshop to discuss the use of surplus funds under the District Financial Administrative Authorization (DFAA). This is a discussion item, not a final decision, focused on efficient operations and maintaining a high-quality team.
- Discussion of DFAA use of surplus funds
- Review of redline document for DFAA surplus fund policy
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools School Board is holding a budget public hearing to adopt the final 2023-24 budget and the associated millage rate. The board will vote on the millage rate of 6.421 mills and approve the final budget for all funds. The agenda also includes several proclamations and routine personnel actions.
- Adoption of millage rate of 6.421 mills for 2023-24, exceeding rolled-back rate by 9.62%
- Adoption of 2023-24 final budget: General Fund $2,723,984,930; Special Revenue $325,285,696; Debt Service $242,796,524; Capital Projects $3,097,205,514; Internal Service $359,479,829
- Proclamation of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15, 2023)
- Proclamation of Citizenship Day, Constitution Day, and Celebrate Freedom Week (Sept. 17 and Sept. 25-30, 2023)
- Approval of personnel agenda including appointments, reappointments, and terminations
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a work session to discuss three topics: the use of surplus funds (DFAA), student records policy (JRA), and a social media policy for board members. These are information and discussion items, not final decisions.
- Discussion on use of surplus funds (DFAA)
- Discussion on student records policy (JRA), including confidentiality of student records
- Discussion on social media policy for school board members
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board meeting on August 22, 2023, included consent agenda items covering personnel actions, student expulsions, grant applications, and procurement recommendations. The board also received reports on early literacy and threat management, and approved several proclamations for September 2023. The meeting concluded with approval of the 2022-23 Annual Financial Report.
- Approval of personnel agenda including appointments, reappointments, and terminations
- Approval of student expulsions with waivers of out-of-school expulsion and behavior contracts
- Approval of grant-related documents with positive fiscal impact
- Renewal of agreement with Orange County for Village School Program at Youth Shelter
- Approval of procurement recommendations for various departments
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board held a budget public hearing and approved the 2023-24 tentative budget of $6.009 billion across all funds, along with a total millage rate of 6.421 mills. The board also approved revisions to the Code of Student Conduct, including new rules on student cell phone use. Several consent agenda items, including personnel actions and grant applications, were approved.
- Adopted 2023-24 tentative budget: General Fund $2,707,394,287; Special Revenue $291,327,666; Debt Service $237,058,471; Capital Projects $2,405,000,820; Internal Service $368,529,039
- Set final budget hearing for September 12, 2023 at 5:01 p.m.
- Approved total millage of 6.421 mills, 9.62% above rolled-back rate
- Approved revised Code of Student Conduct with new cell phone restrictions during school day
- Approved personnel agenda and grant-related documents
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board is meeting to approve routine items including the personnel agenda, which covers hiring, appointments, and terminations, and several student expulsions for Level 4 Code of Conduct offenses. The board also receives informational updates on the strategic plan and district reports. Public comment is limited to specific agenda items.
- Approval of Personnel Agenda dated July 25, 2023, including positions, salaries, appointments, 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
- Expulsion of a student from Cornerstone Charter School through May 20, 2024
- Expulsion of a student with IDEA services from Evans High School through May 21, 2024
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board meeting on June 27, 2023, was largely procedural, with the board approving a consent agenda that included personnel actions, student expulsions, and an addendum to the Foundation MOU. No public hearings were held, and the agenda consisted of routine administrative items.
- Approved 2023-24 Board of Directors for the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools
- Approved addendum to MOU with Foundation for OCPS, routing private charitable contributions to the Foundation
- Approved personnel agenda including appointments, reappointments, and terminations
- Approved expulsion of multiple students for Level 4 offenses, with waivers of out-of-school expulsion
- Approved expulsion of individual students through May 16, 2024, from Positive Pathways Transition Centers
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
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. These are discussion items, not final votes, and the agenda includes no other substantive business.
- Discussion of the 2023-24 Code of Student Conduct (policy JIC), including redline changes
- Discussion of the FY24 Operating and Capital Budget
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a closed session to discuss safety and security matters. The agenda lists this as a discussion item, with no public action expected.
- Closed session discussion on safety and security
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a work session to discuss two items: setting budget priorities for fiscal year 2024 and reviewing the proposed 2023-2024 Code of Student Conduct. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- Discussion of Board Budget Priorities for FY24
- Review of 2023-2024 Code of Student Conduct (redline version)
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board is meeting to consider routine consent agenda items, including personnel actions, student expulsions, grant approvals, and the K-12 reading plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings scheduled.
- Approval of personnel agenda including positions, salaries, appointments, and terminations
- Expulsion of students for Level 4 offenses, including specific cases at Windy Ridge K-8 and Howard Middle School
- Approval of grant-related documents with positive fiscal impact
- Approval of District K-12 Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading Plan
- Proclamation of June 2023 as LGBTQ+ Pride and Pulse Remembrance Month
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a work session to discuss a proposed policy (BEDH) regarding public input at school board meetings. The item is listed as a discussion, not a final decision, and includes a rough draft redline of the policy. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Discussion of Policy BEDH on public input at school board meetings
- Proposed rough draft redline of Policy BEDH attached (PDF and DOCX)
- Proposed clean draft of Policy BEDH attached (DOCX)
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools board is holding a work session with a single discussion item: a facilities update. The agenda contains only this one topic, presented as a discussion with an attached presentation file.
- Facilities Update presentation (May 2023) for discussion
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is meeting on April 25, 2023, for a regular meeting and public hearing. The agenda includes several ceremonial proclamations recognizing May 2023 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Haitian Heritage Month, Better Hearing and Speech Month, Building Safety Month, Internal Audit Awareness Month, National Foster Care Awareness Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, and National School Lunch Hero Day. These items are informational and have no fiscal impact. The board will also address general meeting information and opening procedures.
- 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 Mental Health Awareness Month and May 11 as National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
- Proclaim May 5, 2023 as National School Lunch Hero Day
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board is holding a public hearing on adopting K-12 Social Studies instructional materials, with a maximum funding request of $21,247,469.75. The board will also vote on revisions to several policies, including the Student Progression Plan and Code of Student Conduct. The agenda includes proclamations for National Volunteer Month and Denim Day, and a consent item for personnel actions.
- Public hearing on K-12 Social Studies adoption, $21,247,469.75 funding request
- Approval of revised Board Policy EBB (Accident Prevention and Safety Program)
- Approval of revised Board Policy IA (Student Progression Plan 2022-2023)
- Approval of revised Board Policy JIC (Code of Student Conduct/2022-2023)
- Proclaim April 2023 as National Volunteer Month and April 26, 2023 as Denim Day
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
Orange County Public Schools is holding a rule development workshop to discuss proposed rezoning for Kelly Park School and targeted rezoning for Overlook at Hamlin and Sanctuary. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.
- Rezoning: Kelly Park School Adjustment-Target Rezoning (129-M-SE-2)
- Rezoning: Overlook at Hamlin and Sanctuary - Targeted Rezoning (50-H-SE-2)
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a work session to discuss three school board policies: EBB (Accident Prevention and Safety Program), IA (Student Progression Plan 2022-2023), and JIC (Code of Student Conduct). These are discussion items only, not final votes. The board will review redlined drafts of each policy.
- 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
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board meeting on February 14, 2023, included consent agenda items for approval of personnel actions, student expulsions, and grant-related documents. The board also recognized several proclamations, including National PTA Founders' Day, National FFA Week, Digital Learning Day, and Public Schools Week. The meeting was largely procedural, with no public hearings scheduled.
- Approval of Personnel Agenda dated February 14, 2023, including appointments, reappointments, and terminations
- Approval of expulsion of a student from AP/Freedom High School through November 16, 2023
- Approval of expulsion of a student from KC/Positive Pathways Transition Center through December 4, 2023
- Approval of expulsions in conjunction with waivers of out-of-school expulsion and district behavior contracts
- Proclamations for National PTA Founders' Day, National FFA Week, Digital Learning Day, and Public Schools Week
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving multi-year licensing agreements with two apparel companies, a personnel agenda, and several ceremonial proclamations for February 2023. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Multi-year licensing agreement with PEL Industries, Inc. for school apparel, with 10% royalties to OCPS
- Multi-year licensing agreement with OhioPyle Prints, Inc. for school apparel, with 10% royalties to OCPS
- Approval of Personnel Agenda for January 24, 2023, including positions, salaries, and appointments
- Proclamation of February 2023 as Black History Month
- Proclamation of February 2023 as Career and Technical Education Month
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board is holding a work session to discuss four related policies governing instructional resources, library materials, teaching about controversial issues, and challenged materials. These are discussion items, not final votes, and include proposed revisions and repeals.
- Policy IJ - Instructional Resources and Materials (discussion)
- Policy IJL - Library Materials Selection and Adoption (discussion)
- Policy IMB - Teaching About Controversial Issues (proposed repeal)
- Policy KEC - Challenged Materials Policy (proposed repeal)
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board met on January 10, 2023, to approve routine consent items, including the personnel agenda, student expulsions, and grant-related documents. The board also proclaimed Jan. 23-27 as Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! and received a strategic plan update. The agenda was largely procedural, with no public hearings or major policy changes.
- Approved personnel agenda including appointments, salary schedules, and terminations
- Approved multiple student expulsions for Level 4 offenses
- Proclaimed Jan. 23-27, 2023 as Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida!
- Approved grant-related documents
- Received strategic plan update: Reimagining our Schools