School District of Palm Beach County, Florida, FL

District Diversity & Equity Committee

The District Diversity & Equity Committee is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda: call to order, approval of minutes, public comment, new business, agency presentations, an update from the Chief of Student Health and Wellness, and unfinished business. No specific decisions or substantive items are listed in the agenda.

• Public comment period
• DDEC agency presentations
• Update from Chief of Student Health and Wellness

Audit Committee

The School District of Palm Beach County Audit Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, hear public comments, and receive an update from the Inspector General. The committee will also discuss the Inspector General's evaluation and review the FY2026 annual report and the contract compliance review program. No votes on specific contracts or policies are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of August 21, 2026 minutes
• Inspector General update and evaluation discussion
• FY2026 annual report review
• Contract compliance review program review

Executive Session (Closed)

The School District of Palm Beach County board will meet on September 16, 2026, for an Executive Session (closed) at 3:00 p.m. The meeting is entirely procedural, with no public decisions or discussions scheduled.

Regular Board Meeting

The Palm Beach County School Board is holding a regular meeting with a large consent agenda covering contracts, personnel disciplinary actions, a $150,000 liability settlement, and various operational items. The board will also hear reports from committees and the inspector general, and recognize student achievements.

• Approve $150,000 general liability settlement for claim No. 1264001
• Approve 40-hour suspension of Officer Christopher Delgado and 30-day revocation of take-home vehicle privilege
• Approve termination of Myishea Blackshell and suspensions of Deshuan Williams, Jevon Baker, Dawing Alezi, and Christopher Smith
• Approve agreements with Boys & Girls Clubs, Florida Atlantic University, and City of Delray for services through 2031
• Approve roofing bid for Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School with Daley Brothers Roofing, Inc.

Academic Advisory Committee Meeting

The Academic Advisory Committee of the School District of Palm Beach County will meet to approve the minutes from August 17, 2026, and receive an update from Chief Academic Officer Maria Bishop. The agenda includes a presentation/discussion item, but no specific topics are listed.

• Approval of August 17, 2026 minutes
• Update from Chief Academic Officer Maria Bishop
• Presentation/Discussion (no details provided)

Construction Oversight Review Committee

The Construction Oversight Review Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve consent agenda items covering facilities construction and purchasing, including roofing, renovation, and modular classroom projects. The committee will also discuss an alternate member for ISSOC, receive staff updates, and review in-progress FCA work and artificial turf.

• Maintenance at South Shop – Roof and Wall Panel Replacements
• Whispering Pines Elementary School – Facility Renovation Project
• Invitation to Bid - Loxahatchee Groves ES - Roofing
• Modular Classroom Relocation Services on Term Contract - Renewal #1
• Structural Engineering on CC (contract)

Closed Session for Security System Plan

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a closed session to discuss a security system plan, immediately following an attorney/client session. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, the closed session itself, and adjournment. No decisions or details about the security plan are listed on the public agenda.

• Closed session for Security System Plan
• Session closed to the public
• Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM

Workshop

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to discuss three items: the 'Pathways to Possibilities' fall 2026 plan for choice, career, and technical education; a proposed Policy 2.503 on social media; and a revised Policy 2.121 on student activities in schools. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Discussion of Choice, Career, and Technical Education 'Pathways to Possibilities' for Fall 2026
• Review of Policy 2.503 Social Media
• Review of Policy 2.121 Student Activities in Schools (redline version provided)

Special Meeting

The School District of Palm Beach County Board will hold a special meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes final FY 2026 budget amendments, the FY 2027-2036 Capital Plan, and several policy developments. The board will also approve board member travel, a school bus infraction detection system contract, and a security agreement with Palm Beach Gardens Police. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and agenda adoption.

• Final FY 2026 Budget Amendments
• FY2027-FY2036 Capital Plan
• Award of Bid 27C-804R for School Bus Infraction Detection System Safety Program (BusPatrol)
• First Addendum to Security Agreement with City of Palm Beach Gardens Police Department
• Development of revised policies including Zero Tolerance (5.1814), Threat Assessment (5.1815), and AED (5.323)

Attorney/Client Session (Closed)

The School Board of Palm Beach County will hold a closed attorney/client session to discuss ongoing litigation involving plaintiffs C.M.-1 and C.M.-2, represented by their next friend Tinisha Tolbert. The case, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida (Case No. 25-cv-80544-REINHART), is presided over by Judge Reinhart. The meeting will open and close in public but the session itself is closed.

• Closed attorney/client session re: C.M.-1 and C.M.-2 v. School Board of Palm Beach County
• Case No. 25-cv-80544-REINHART, Judge Reinhart, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Final Budget Adoption at 5:05 p.m.

The School District of Palm Beach County will hold a meeting to adopt the final District Summary Budget for fiscal year 2027. The Board will also vote on a resolution to certify the millage levy rates required to fund the budget.

• Adoption of $5,875,088,308 FY 2027 District Summary Budget
• Resolution certifying a total millage levy of 6.2870 mills
• Millage breakdown: 3.0330 mills for Required Local Effort
• Millage breakdown: 1.500 mills for Local Capital Improvement
• Millage breakdown: 1.000 mills for Additional Operating Funds

Special Meeting for School Board Proclamations

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a special meeting primarily to consider and approve four proclamations: Hispanic Heritage Month, National Hunger Action Month, National PTA Membership Month, and Suicide Prevention Month. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving the agenda and hearing speakers on agenda topics.

• Proclaim September 15 – October 15, 2026 as Hispanic Heritage Month
• Proclaim September 2026 as National Hunger Action Month
• Proclaim September 2026 as National PTA Membership Month
• Proclaim September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Month

Independent Referendum Oversight Committee

The Independent Referendum Oversight Committee is meeting to review revenue and expenditures through June 30, 2026, and to consider endorsing the School District of Palm Beach County 1 Mill Plan. The committee will also select a chair and vice chair, with the current chair having served three years. Public comment and approval of prior minutes are also on the agenda.

• Review of revenue received and expenditures incurred through June 30, 2026
• Resolution endorsing the School District of Palm Beach County 1 Mill Plan
• Chair selection (current chair Mr. George Elmore has served 3 years)
• Vice chair selection per Board Policy 1.09

Independent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee

The Independent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee will review financial updates regarding the 2016 and 2026 sales taxes. The meeting includes the approval of previous minutes and presentations on sales tax financial summaries.

• 2016 Sales Tax Update review
• 2026 Sales Tax Update review
• Approval of May 8, 2026, meeting minutes

District Diversity & Equity Committee

The District Diversity & Equity Committee is holding a regular meeting with standard agenda items: roll call, minutes approval, public comment, an update from the Chief of Student Health and Wellness, new and unfinished business, and agency presentations. No specific proposals, votes, or dollar amounts are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural and informational.

• Update from Chief of Student Health and Wellness
• Public comment period
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Agency presentations to the committee

Technology Advisory Committee

The Technology Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from two prior meetings and receive informational updates on several technology projects. Presentations will cover the Back to School initiative, the completed SIS Document Center project, student 1:1 devices, educational technology updates, and a vape detector update. No major decisions or contracts are on the agenda.

• Approval of September 17, 2025 and April 22, 2026 meeting minutes
• Back to School! presentation by Michael Callahan, Director PMO
• SIS Document Center Project Completed presentation by Kara Rubinson
• Student 1:1 Devices presentation by Kara Rubinson
• Vape Detector Update presentation by Michael Callahan

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes, hear public comments, receive an update from the Inspector General, and elect a chair and vice chair. The committee will also review the FY2027 OIG Annual Work Plan and discuss the results of FY2026 unannounced cash counts at 20 sample schools.

• Approval of July 16, 2026 minutes
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• FY2027 OIG Annual Work Plan review
• FY2026 Unannounced Cash Counts at 20 Sample Schools

Regular Board Meeting

The School District of Palm Beach County Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering contracts, grants, personnel actions, and construction change orders. Items include approving travel for board members, renewing agreements with educational partners, settling a workers' compensation claim, and approving construction change orders for school projects.

• Workers' compensation settlement of $125,000 for claimant Mario Collazo Rosello
• Three-day suspensions for employees Joseph Mayerchak and Reginald McKelvin
• Renewal of mobile communication services bid for $3,300,000
• Award of bid for Lake Worth Middle School ADA improvements to Cosugas, LLC
• Approval of dual enrollment agreements with Florida Atlantic University and Palm Beach State College

Academic Advisory Committee Meeting

The Academic Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from April 13, 2026, and receive an update from Chief Academic Officer Maria Bishop. No specific policy decisions or action items are listed beyond routine procedural business.

• Approval of April 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update from Chief Academic Officer Maria Bishop

Construction Oversight Review Committee

The Construction Oversight Review Committee will review and approve numerous construction change orders for school projects, including new guardhouses, modulars, and renovations. They will also discuss proposed changes to the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract and hear public comments. The meeting includes standard procedural items like minutes approval and staff updates.

• Change orders for West Community ES (CO 013-018), Roosevelt ES Phase 2 (CO 001), and Forest Hill HS (CO 007)
• Guardhouse projects at Suncoast HS, AW Dreyfoos, Atlantic HS, Boca Raton HS, Palm Beach Gardens HS, Park Vista HS, Palm Beach Central HS
• Invitation to Bid for Lake Worth MS ADA improvements
• Consultant contract for geotechnical engineering
• Proposed CMAR contract changes

Special Meeting

The School Board of Palm Beach County will review several items including upcoming school year calendars and personnel matters. The agenda includes a contract for legal services and the adoption of a final order regarding First Student, Inc.

• Approval of 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 school calendars
• Contract for legal services with Christine B. Gardner, LLC
• Adoption of Final Order in First Student, Inc. v. SDPBC, DOAH Case No. 26-2109BID
• Board Member travel for Edwin Ferguson
• Personnel Agenda approval

Workshop

The School Board will discuss updates to student progression plans regarding promotion, placement, and graduation. The meeting also includes a presentation on the General Counsel's annual evaluation and a workshop on the FY27 capital budget.

• Policy 8.01: Promotion, Placement, Graduation - Student Progression Plans
• General Counsel's Annual Evaluation Presentation
• FY27 Budget Workshop regarding the Capital Plan

Special Meeting for School Board Proclamations

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a special meeting primarily to issue a proclamation designating a Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving the agenda and allowing public speakers on agenda topics.

• Proclamation for Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day
• Public speakers on agenda topics
• Approval of the meeting agenda

Workshop

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to discuss and review several student health and wellness policies, including threat management, zero tolerance, and AED use, as well as proposed school calendars for fiscal years 2028 and 2029. These are workshop items for discussion, not final votes.

• Policy 5.1815 Threat Management
• Policy 5.1817 Severe Incident Assignment
• Policy 5.1814 Zero Tolerance Policy
• Policy 5.323 Automated External Defibrillators (AED) final draft
• School calendars for 2027-2028 and 2028-2029

Special Meeting for Expulsions

The School District of Palm Beach County is holding a special meeting to review expulsion recommendations. The board will consider whether to expel six students from the regular school program for one calendar year each.

• Expulsion of Student 25/26-X-036
• Expulsion of Student 25/26-X-043
• Expulsion of Student 25/26-X-042
• Expulsion of Student 25/26-X-041
• Expulsion of Student 25/26-X-040

Special Meeting

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a special meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes a Memorandum of Understanding with the teachers union for FY27 salary increases, approval of charter school expansions for Renaissance Wellington and Palm Beach Preparatory, a $247,779 youth development grant, and a facilities work program. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving minutes, board travel, and personnel actions.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association for FY27 Teacher Salary Increase Allocation
• Contract approval for Renaissance Wellington Charter School to add grades 9-12
• Combining Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy Middle School and High School under one MSID #3971
• Youth Development Grant Agreement RFP #26-003, not to exceed $247,779
• Agreement with Florida Department of Health for school health services, effective August 10, 2026 through May 28, 2027

Tentative Budget Adoption at 5:05 p.m.

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a public hearing to adopt the tentative FY 2027 budget and millage rates. The board will consider resolutions to set the property tax levy at 6.2870 mills and approve a total district budget of $5,787,840,012. Reports from the Budget Advisory Committee and the CFO will be presented before the votes.

• Resolution adopting tentative millage rate of 6.2870 mills for FY 2027
• Resolution adopting tentative district budget of $5,787,840,012 for FY 2027
• Budget Advisory Committee report presented
• CFO report on FY27 budget presented

Special Meeting for School Board Proclamations

The School District of Palm Beach County is holding a special meeting primarily to issue a posthumous proclamation for Samuel Bruce McDonald. The agenda includes procedural items such as call to order, adding or withdrawing items, public speakers, and agenda approval.

Regular Board Meeting

The Palm Beach County School Board will meet to approve the FY27 tentative budget advertisement, a $90,000 tuition assistance program for low-income adults, multiple construction change orders, and several collective bargaining agreements. The board will also ratify personnel actions and receive audit reports.

• Approve $90,000 tuition assistance program for Adult Post-Secondary Vocational Training
• Advertise FY27 tentative district budget and tax notices per Florida Statute 200.065
• Approve West Technical Education Center Building 8 renovation Change Order 002
• Ratify tentative SEIU/FPSU collective bargaining agreements (2026–2028)
• Approve Sixth Amendment to GED Enrollment Cooperative Agreement with Palm Beach Sheriff's Office

Risk Management Session (Closed)

This is a procedural agenda for a closed risk management session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board. The only items listed are call to order, the closed session, and adjournment. No specific decisions or discussions are disclosed.

• Closed risk management session

Executive Session (Closed)

The School District of Palm Beach County board will meet on July 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM for an executive session closed to the public. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda beyond procedural items.