Orange County Public Schools(FL) public meetings in 2025
44 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board holds a work session to discuss program evaluations, school improvement plans for two charter schools, and strategies to address declining enrollment and space optimization. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Program Evaluation Board Presentation update
- School Improvement Plan review for Lucious & Emma Nixon Academy
- School Improvement Plan review for UCP Downtown Charter School
- Discussion on declining enrollment and space optimization strategies
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools board cancelled a work session scheduled for December 1, 2025, at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center. The session was planned to discuss the Hungerford Property, but no decision was made due to the cancellation.
- Cancelled work session on Hungerford Property
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools board will hold a work session to discuss several information items. The meeting focuses on policy regarding scooters and e-bikes, Schools of Hope, and a charter application.
- Discussion on Scooters and E-Bikes
- Discussion on Schools of Hope
- Charter Application for Wyld Oaks Preparatory Academy
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board is deciding on revisions to policies regarding building security and school wellness. The body is also reviewing personnel actions, student expulsions, and a clinical experience agreement with Grand Canyon University.
- Revised Board Policy ECA: Building and Grounds Security regarding property access and recording prohibitions
- Revised Board Policy IHAM: Local School Wellness to comply with Florida Statutes
- Three-year clinical experience agreement with Grand Canyon University
- Approval of the November 11, 2025 Personnel Agenda
- Expulsion of four students from Positive Pathways Transition Center
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Rule Development Workshop scheduled for November 7, 2025, was cancelled. The meeting was intended to provide information and discussion regarding Fall 2025 rezoning.
- Rezoning Fall 2025
- Chain of Lakes MS - Carver MS survey input
- Robinswood MS - Ocoee MS targeted rezoning survey input
- Cypress Creek HS - Lake Nona HS targeted rezoning survey input
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board will hold a work session to receive an informational presentation on the School of Arts and Entertainment. The meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center in Orlando.
- School of Arts and Entertainment presentation (SAE Presentation FInal 10825.pdf) reviewed
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board met to approve a personnel agenda including position creations and salary schedules. The board also authorized several multi-year student teaching and clinical experience agreements with universities and a cooperative agreement with the Department of Juvenile Justice.
- Three-year student teaching agreements with Saint Leo University, Capella University, and the University of Florida
- Three-year clinical experience agreement with National Louis University
- Cooperative agreement with the Department of Juvenile Justice for the Orange Regional Juvenile Detention Center at 2800 South Bumby Avenue
- Five-year agreement for 'Project Future' academic support for 50 ninth-grade students at Colonial High School
- Expulsion of a student from CPG/Positive Pathways Transition Center through September 2, 2026
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board will hold a work session to receive information and discuss the Fall 2025 rezoning proposal. This is a discussion item only, with no final decision expected at this meeting.
- Rezoning Fall 2025 — information and discussion item
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board approved a 2025-26 contract with the Orange County Classroom Teacher Association. The agreement includes salary increases and contract language changes for instructional employees. The board also approved several three-year student teaching and clinical experience agreements with universities.
- Approved 2025-26 OCCTA contract totaling $47,564,630 including benefits
- Teacher starting salary increased from $49,475 to $50,000
- Three-year clinical/student teaching agreements with USF, Flagler College, FSU, Keiser University, Jacksonville University, and UNF
- Approval of the October 14, 2025 Personnel Agenda for appointments and terminations
- Strategic Plan update regarding the Xello College and Career Program
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board will hold a work session to discuss building and grounds security, local school wellness, and a potential agreement with Lift Orlando regarding the conversion of Orange Center Elementary. The School Improvement Plan item has been withdrawn. A student representative will also be on the board.
- 4.01 ECA - Building and Grounds Security (Information, Discussion)
- 4.02 IHAM - Local School Wellness (Information, Discussion)
- 4.03 WITHDRAWN: School Improvement Plan
- 4.04 Student on the Board (Information, Discussion)
- 4.05 Agreement with Lift Orlando regarding potential conversion of Orange Center Elementary (Information, Discussion)
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board will hold a work session to discuss a proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the Dr. P. Phillips Foundation regarding the Hungerford Property in Eatonville. Three other agenda items were withdrawn: Building and Grounds Security, Local School Wellness, and the School Improvement Plan.
- Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Dr. P. Phillips Foundation regarding Hungerford Property in Eatonville
- Withdrawn: ECA - Building and Grounds Security
- Withdrawn: IHAM - Local School Wellness
- Withdrawn: School Improvement Plan
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board met to update policies regarding magnet school applications and threat management processes. The board also approved a 2025 legislative platform and several three-year student teaching and clinical experience agreements.
- Approval of Revised Board Policy JFBD Magnet School Programs regarding application deadlines and eligibility
- Approval of Revised Board Policy JICK Threats to comply with Florida law and Administrative Code
- Approval of the Proposed 2025 Federal and State Legislative Platform
- Three-year agreements for student teaching/clinical experience with Walden University, LLC, Florida State University Board of Trustees, and Universidad Carlos Albizu, Inc
- Approval of the 2024-25 Impact Fee Report
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board held a public hearing and voted to adopt a total millage rate of 6.449 mills for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which is 4.24% above the rolled-back rate. The board also approved the final budget totaling over $7.5 billion across all funds, including $2.82 billion for the General Fund. Other approved items include the personnel agenda, grant documents, the uniform state assessment calendar, a tutoring agreement with Ampact, and procurement awards.
- Adopted 6.449 total millage rate (3.201 required local effort, 0.748 basic discretionary, 1.000 additional voted, 1.500 capital improvement) for 2025-26
- Approved $2,819,641,038 General Fund budget as part of $7.5 billion total final budget
- Approved personnel agenda including appointments, reappointments, and terminations effective September 9, 2025
- Approved service agreement with Ampact for 3 early literacy tutors at Millennia Gardens and Shingle Creek Elementary
- Approved 2025-26 Uniform Statewide Assessment Calendar to be submitted to Florida DOE by October 1
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board met to approve the August 26, 2025, personnel agenda and several three-year student teaching agreements. The board also approved an updated professional learning catalog and education service contracts.
- Three-year student teaching agreements with Rollins College, St. Petersburg College, University of Phoenix, and Seminole State College
- Approval of the Personnel Agenda dated August 26, 2025, regarding positions, salary schedules, and appointments
- Annual update of the Professional Learning Catalog for the 2025-2026 school year
- Expansion of an outcomes-based contract with Amira for English Language Learners (ELLs)
- Renewal of the contract with the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County for the 2025-2026 school year
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools board will hold a work session to receive information and discuss specific policies. The session covers magnet school programs and threat-related protocols.
- Discussion of JFBD - Magnet School Programs
- Discussion of JICK - Threats
- IHAM - Local School Wellness (Withdrawn)
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools board will hold a work session to discuss school start times. This item is listed for information and discussion only, with no decision scheduled.
- Discussion of school start times
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board approved a consent agenda including personnel actions and three-year student teaching agreements with multiple universities. The board also received a legislative update on bills impacting education from the 2025 session. All items were approved unanimously by the seven-member board.
- Approved personnel agenda including appointments, reappointments, and terminations for August 12, 2025
- Approved three-year student teaching agreements with Liberty University, Florida State College at Jacksonville, University of West Florida, Stetson University, Tallahassee State College, Western Governors University, and Florida A&M University
- Approved three-year clinical experience agreements with University of St. Augustine and Baylor University
- Received information and discussion on the 2025 Legislative Session's most consequential bills impacting education
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board held a public hearing and voted to adopt a total millage rate of 6.449 mills for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which is 4.24% above the rolled-back rate. The board also approved a $2.79 billion tentative General Fund budget and set a final public hearing for September 9, 2025. Additionally, the board approved revisions to several policies, including those on public input at meetings, ethics and lobbying, student assignment, and the student progression plan.
- Adopted a total millage rate of 6.449 mills for the 2025-26 tentative budget, a 4.24% increase over the rolled-back rate.
- Approved a $2,786,651,168 tentative General Fund budget for 2025-26, with a final public hearing set for September 9, 2025.
- Approved revisions to Board Policy BEDH (Public Input at School Board Meetings) to comply with recent case law.
- Approved revisions to Board Policy JCA (Assignment of Students to School), including defining 'sibling' and removing the 'Academic Transfer' option.
- Approved revisions to Board Policy IA (Student Progression Plan) to comply with legislative changes and state statutes.
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools board is holding a rule development workshop to discuss and gather input on four proposed policy changes. Topics include rules for public input at board meetings, an ethics and lobbying policy, student assignment procedures, and the student progression plan. No votes are being taken; this is an information and discussion session.
- 4.01 BEDH - Public Input at School Board Meetings (redline draft attached)
- 4.02 KCE - Ethics and Lobbying Policy (redline and clean drafts attached)
- 4.03 JCA - Assignment of Students to School (redline draft attached)
- 4.04 IA - Student Progression Plan (redline drafts of policy and handbook attached)
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board will hold a work session to discuss the Student Progression Plan and a program evaluation. These items are presented for information and discussion only, with no final votes expected at this meeting.
- Discussion of Policy IA - Student Progression Plan
- Review of Student Progression Plan Handbook redline
- Program Evaluation presentation
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board held a public hearing and meeting on June 24, 2025, where they approved revisions to Board Policy JIC: Code of Student Conduct. The board also approved consent items including personnel actions, the 2025-26 Foundation for OCPS board of directors, and six student expulsions for Level 4 offenses.
- Approved revised Code of Student Conduct aligning with state statute and community input
- Approved 2025-26 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 Killarney Elementary through May 18, 2026
- Approved expulsion of a student from University High School through May 12, 2026
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools board is meeting for a work session and rule development workshop. Members will discuss the future use of the Hungerford property and review the Code of Student Conduct.
- Discussion of future use for Hungerford Property
- Review of JIC- Code of Student Conduct
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board met on June 10, 2025, and approved a consent agenda that included personnel actions and multiple student expulsions. The board also received a strategic plan update on affordable workforce housing for OCPS employees.
- Approved the Personnel Agenda for June 10, 2025, including appointments, reappointments, and terminations.
- Approved expulsion of a student from Jones High School through May 5, 2026.
- Approved expulsion of a student from West Oaks Elementary School through May 11, 2026.
- Approved expulsion of a student from Colonial High School through May 5, 2026.
- Received a presentation on the OCPS Attainable Affordable Workforce Housing strategic plan.
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The board will hold a work session to review information and discuss the Code of Student Conduct. The discussion includes redline versions of the policy, including sections on restitution and acts of hate.
- Discussion of Policy JIC - Code of Student Conduct
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools Board will hold a work session to discuss budget priorities for fiscal year 2026. A presentation on the budget is attached. A previously scheduled discussion on school start times has been withdrawn.
- Discussion of FY26 Board Budget Priorities
- Withdrawn item: School Start Times
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board is meeting to vote on adopting new K-12 English Language Arts and Personal Finance and Money Management textbooks. The board will also approve personnel actions, including hiring and terminations, and vote on the expulsion of five students for Level 4 offenses. Several items were approved by consent, including the personnel agenda and all expulsion requests.
- Adoption of K-12 ELA and Personal Finance textbooks from McGraw Hill and Benchmark Education Co., with 5-year licenses to be purchased starting summer 2025
- Approval of personnel agenda including appointments, reappointments, and terminations of select personnel
- Expulsion of a student from Lake Buena Vista High School with continuing education services under IDEA through October 10, 2025
- Expulsion of a student from College Park Middle School through April 3, 2026
- Expulsion of a student from Innovation Middle School through November 14, 2025
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools board will conduct a work session to discuss facilities updates and capital program needs. This is an information and discussion meeting.
- Facilities Update and Capital Program Needs discussion
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools board will hold a work session to discuss three policy items: public input at board meetings (BEDH), an ethics and lobbying policy (KCE), and the assignment of students to schools (JCA). All items are listed for information and discussion only; no votes are scheduled.
- BEDH - Public Input at School Board Meetings (discussion)
- KCE - Ethics and Lobbying Policy (discussion)
- JCA - Assignment of Students to School (discussion)
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools board will hold a work session to review common final exams and progress monitoring. Members will also discuss updates to the JIC Code of Student Conduct.
- Common Final Exams and Progress Monitoring Activities
- Policy JIC Code of Student Conduct redline review
- 2025-2026 Code of Student Conduct redline review
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board approved a consent agenda that includes a contract with Caissa Public Strategies to re-enroll former OCPS students. The district will pay the firm $935 per student who re-enrolls and attends for 30 days, with each returning student netting the district $7,065. The board also approved personnel actions, several student expulsions, and a cost summary change for international educators.
- Approved agreement with Caissa Public Strategies, LLC to re-enroll former OCPS students; district pays $935 per student, nets $7,065 per student.
- Approved personnel agenda for April 22, 2025, including appointments, reappointments, and terminations.
- Approved cost summary change for Educational Partners International, LLC, which provides international educators for OCPS.
- Approved expulsion of a student from ZP/Lockhart Middle School with continuing IDEA services through March 9, 2026.
- Approved expulsion of a student from KR/Windermere High School for the remainder of the school year through March 9, 2026.
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools board is holding a work session to discuss the 2025-2026 Code of Student Conduct and various IT initiatives. These items are listed for information and discussion.
- Discussion of the 2025-2026 Code of Student Conduct redlines
- Discussion of Policy JIC Code of Student Conduct redlines
- Review of IT initiatives
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board approved a consent agenda including personnel actions (hiring, appointments, terminations) and nine student expulsions for Level 4 offenses, with some expulsions extending into the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting also included recognitions, reports, and a strategic plan update, but no public comment was allowed on these items.
- Approved personnel agenda including appointments, reappointments, and terminations
- Approved expulsion of a student from Bay Lake Elementary through February 17, 2026
- Approved expulsion of a student from Ocoee High School through March 3, 2026
- Approved expulsion of a student with continuing IDEA services through March 2, 2026
- Approved expulsion of a student through May 28, 2025 from Positive Pathways Transition Center
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board will vote on the March 11, 2025 personnel agenda, including appointments, terminations, and salary schedules. The board will also decide on eight student expulsions for Level 4 offenses, with some students receiving continuing education services under IDEA. All items are on the consent agenda and were approved unanimously.
- Approval of the Personnel Agenda for March 11, 2025, covering position designations, qualifications, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations
- Expulsion of a student through April 28, 2025 at KIH/Positive Pathways Transition Center
- Expulsion of a student with IDEA continuing education services through May 23, 2025 at LRR/Positive Pathways Transition Center
- Expulsion of a student through November 21, 2025 at BC/Positive Pathways Transition Center
- Expulsion of a student with IDEA continuing education services through January 26, 2026 at Edgewater High School
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools board is conducting second-round interviews for the Chief Internal Auditor position. Two candidates, Carol Womersly and Chaynae Price, are scheduled for interviews between 11:15 AM and 2:00 PM. The meeting is focused solely on these interviews, with no other business items listed.
- Second-round interviews for Chief Internal Auditor position
- Candidate Carol Womersly scheduled for interview
- Candidate Chaynae Price scheduled for interview
- Meeting held at Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board approved a consent agenda including personnel appointments and terminations, a student expulsion through January 2026, procurement awards, a mutual aid agreement with UCF Police, and financial reports. The board also received a strategic plan update on accountability metrics.
- Approved personnel agenda including appointments, reappointments, and terminations
- Approved expulsion of a student through January 16, 2026 for a Level 4 offense
- Approved mutual aid agreement between OCPS District Police and UCF Police Department
- Approved procurement recommendations for various departments
- Approved quarterly investment report and monthly financial statements
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools board is holding a work session to discuss three specific topics. The meeting includes information and discussion regarding ethics and lobbying policies, advanced studies, and public input at school board meetings.
- Discussion of KCE - Ethics and Lobbying Policy
- Review of Advanced Studies performance and participation 2024
- Discussion of BEDH - Public Input at School Board Meetings policy
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board will hold a work session to discuss two policies: the assignment of students to schools and an ethics and lobbying policy. The ethics item has been moved to a later meeting. The board is seeking information and discussion on these topics.
- Discussion of Policy JCA - Assignment of Students to School
- Ethics and Lobbying Policy (KCE) moved to February 13, 2025 Work Session
- Meeting is a Work Session, not a voting meeting
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board approved a consent agenda including personnel actions, two student expulsions, grant documents, a school health services plan, procurement awards, a mutual aid agreement for law enforcement, and construction management services for a new elementary school relief project. The board also recognized individuals and heard reports from district associations and councils.
- Approved personnel agenda including appointments, terminations, and salary schedules for February 11, 2025
- Approved expulsion of a student through February 14, 2025, and another through May 19, 2025, for Level 4 offenses
- Approved 2024-2026 School Health Services Plan with Orange County Department of Health
- Approved mutual aid agreement for law enforcement between OCPS and 15 municipalities plus UCF
- Selected Welbro Building Corporation for construction management of Site 126-E-4 Elementary School Relief Project
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County Public Schools board will hold a work session to discuss Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). The item is listed for information and discussion only, with no vote scheduled.
- Discussion of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) program
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board approved a consent agenda including personnel actions (hiring, appointments, terminations) within the approved 2024-2025 budget, five student expulsions for Level 4 offenses at various schools, grant-related documents, and contracts to establish or continue JROTC units at Olympia High School and Dr. Phillips High School. The board also received an update on the OCPS 2030 strategic plan.
- Approved personnel agenda including designation/creation of positions, salary schedules, appointments, and terminations
- Approved expulsion of a student through Feb 3, 2025 at AL/Positive Pathways Transition Center
- Approved expulsion of a student through Sept 22, 2025 at Discovery Middle School
- Approved contract to disestablish NDCC and establish JROTC at Olympia High School
- Approved renewal of Air Force JROTC Memorandum of Agreement for Dr. Phillips High School
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
This meeting was canceled. The agenda included two information/discussion items: a policy on public input at school board meetings (BEDH) and a review of advanced studies programs.
- BEDH - Public Input at School Board Meetings (Information, Discussion)
- Advanced Studies (Information, Discussion)
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board will receive an information and discussion item on the OCPS 2025 Strategic Plan Mid-Year Update. The update is attached as a PDF file for review. No vote or decision is scheduled for this item.
- OCPS 2025 Strategic Plan Mid-Year Update presented as an information and discussion item
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The Orange County School Board approved a consent agenda including personnel actions, six student expulsions for Level 4 offenses, and a $988,392.27 three-year contract with the Citizens Commission for Children to fund support services in high-need communities. The board also approved procurement recommendations for various departments.
- Approved personnel agenda including appointments, reappointments, and terminations effective January 14, 2025
- Approved expulsion of a student from University High School through November 12, 2025
- Approved expulsion of a student from Apopka High School through October 24, 2025
- Approved $988,392.27 three-year contract with Citizens Commission for Children for community services
- Approved procurement recommendations for various departments
Imported Meetings: 2007- 2026
The board is meeting for a work session to discuss and review audit-related documents. The session focuses on information and discussion regarding audit charters.
- Audit Committee Charter 2024
- Internal Audit Charter 2024
- School Board Internal Auditor redline document