School District of Palm Beach County, Florida public meetings in 2021

Advisory Committees

The Audit Committee is meeting to approve minutes, elect a chair and vice chair, and conduct the Inspector General's annual evaluation. They will also receive investigative reports on charter schools and unaccounted merchandise. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions on the agenda.

• Election of Audit Committee Chair and Vice Chair per Policy 1.09
• Inspector General Annual Evaluation
• Investigative report 21-0009-I on Charter Schools Departments
• Investigative report 21-0010-I on Unaccounted Merchandise
• Approval of November 19, 2021 minutes

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board convened a closed Risk Management Session on December 15, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural items for this closed session.

• Closed Risk Management Session

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County scheduled a closed attorney/client session to discuss litigation involving Case No. 9:21-CV-81099-CANNON. The meeting includes procedural items such as the call to order and adjournment.

• Closed Attorney/Client Session regarding D.P. et al. v School Board of Palm Beach County

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County scheduled a closed attorney-client session to discuss the case of Patricia Trejo v. SBPBC. The meeting is procedural in nature, focusing on legal discussion regarding Case 502018CAO15224XXXXMN/AN in the 15th Judicial Circuit.

• Closed Attorney/Client Session re: Patricia Trejo v. SBPBC

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board will hold a regular meeting on December 15, 2021, at 5 p.m. The agenda is largely procedural, including approval of minutes from prior meetings, agenda approval, and committee reports. The most substantive item is approval of October 2021 budget amendments, which include a $46,121,865 increase to the ESSER fund and a $1,855,784 increase to other federal programs.

• Approve October 2021 budget amendments (B1) with $46,121,865 ESSER increase and $1,855,784 other federal programs increase
• Approve minutes from 14 prior meetings (Oct 6, Oct 20, Nov 3, Nov 10, Nov 17)
• Add P2 Personnel Addendum for good cause to expedite employee placements
• Pull items FC3, FMPA5, FMPF1, FMPF5 from consent agenda
• Receive reports from Academic Advisory, Audit, Construction Oversight, Diversity and Equity committees

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County met for a closed attorney/client session. The discussion focused on the legal case L.K. v. School Board of Palm Beach County, Case 21-2627E, before Judge Jessica E. Varn.

• Closed Attorney/Client Session regarding L.K. v. School Board of Palm Beach County (Case 21-2627E)

Advisory Committees

The Academic Advisory Committee (AAC) is meeting to approve the November 8, 2021 minutes, receive an update from the Chief Academic Officer, and discuss instructional updates including Policy 1.097 and Student Wellness/Safe Schools. The meeting is advisory, with reports to the School Board and Superintendent.

• Approval of November 8, 2021 meeting minutes
• Update from the Chief Academic Officer
• Presentation on Policy 1.097
• Discussion of Student Wellness/Safe Schools and Single School Culture/Climate

Advisory Committees

The Advisory Boundary Committee (ABC) is meeting virtually to discuss and take action on establishing the attendance zone for the new elementary school 05-C. The agenda includes a review of proposed study 05C-1, a superintendent's guidance letter, enrollment analysis, public comment, and committee discussion. The committee will also elect a chair and vice-chair, and approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Establish attendance zone for new elementary school 05-C (Study 05C-1)
• Review Superintendent's Guidance Letter regarding 05-C attendance zone
• Calusa enrollment analysis updated 12-8-21
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Approval of January 17, 2019 minutes

Advisory Committees

The Construction Oversight Review Committee (CORC) of the School District of Palm Beach County is meeting to review consent agenda items related to facilities construction and purchasing, including vendor performance and prequalification. The committee will also handle routine matters such as approving the agenda, taking attendance, hearing public comments, and approving previous minutes. No reports are scheduled for in-progress work or follow-ups this month.

• Review of facilities construction items including Jupiter HS, Washington ES, and Grove Park ES modernization packages
• Purchasing construction items include prequalification of vendors and architectural services contract renewal (21C-017E)
• CMAR contracts for Wynnebrook ES and Pine Grove ES modernization (22C-019R, 22C-026E)
• Conflict of interest statements and lobbyist disclosures to be read into minutes
• Approval of November 2021 draft minutes

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County School Board is meeting in a closed attorney/client session to discuss the ongoing litigation Dr. William Latson v. School Board of Palm Beach County, Case No. 20-2577, currently before the Fourth District Court of Appeal of Florida. The meeting opens and closes in public, but the substantive discussion is closed. The board will also take action to adjourn the meeting.

• Closed attorney/client session on Dr. William Latson v. SBPBC, Case No. 20-2577
• Case before the Fourth District Court of Appeal of Florida
• Meeting opens and closes in public; session is closed
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This agenda is for a closed risk management session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board, held immediately after a closed session. The meeting opens and closes in public, but the session itself is closed. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, board business, and adjournment.

• Closed risk management session in Thurber Conference Rooms
• Meeting opens and closes in public, session is closed
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This is a closed attorney/client session of the School Board of Palm Beach County to discuss pending litigation with the police union. The meeting opens and closes in public, but the substantive discussion is confidential. No public decisions are made here.

• Closed session on PBA (O'Sullivan) v. School District of Palm Beach County, Case No. CA-2020-o44
• Case before Judge Robert W. Hanson at the Public Employee Relations Commission
• All seven board members and Superintendent Michael Burke attended
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

Advisory Committees

The School District of Palm Beach County Finance Committee is meeting to approve quarterly and annual investment reports, the annual debt report, a reimbursement agreement for COP 2023A, and extensions of attorney contracts. They will also discuss future meeting topics including banking and custody services RFPs and a proposed COP issue. The agenda is routine financial oversight with no public hearings or major policy changes.

• Quarterly Investment Reports (09/2021) for approval
• Annual Investment Report FY 2021 for approval
• Annual Debt Report FY 2021 for approval
• Reimbursement Agreement for COP 2023A for approval
• Extension of Attorney Contracts for approval

Advisory Committees

The Audit Committee will review an audit presentation from RSM and receive an update on FY2021 internal funds audits. The committee will also be presented with information regarding two investigative reports.

• RSM Audit Presentation
• Update of FY2021 Internal Funds Audits
• Investigative Report 19-0003-I regarding misappropriated athletic supplements
• Investigative Report 20-0015-I regarding misrepresenting time in Department of Transportation Services

Advisory Committees

The Independent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee (ISSOC) is meeting to review sales tax financial reports as of September 30, 2021, project budget reports, and proposed plan modifications 106-113. The committee will also take public comment and set future meeting dates. This is a routine oversight meeting for the 2016 sales tax referendum funds.

• Sales Tax Financial Reports as of 09/30/2021
• Project Budget Reports as of 09/30/2021
• Proposed Plan Modifications 106-113
• Future meeting dates: March 4, 2022; April 29, 2022; August 26, 2022; November 4, 2022

Advisory Committees

The Independent Referendum Oversight Committee (IROC) is meeting to approve minutes, review the first quarterly report of referendum revenue and expenditures through September 30, 2021, and approve its annual report to the School Board. The quarterly report is the first to include charter school pass-through funds.

• Approval of September 3, 2021 minutes
• Revenue collected: $44,365,758 in Q1 FY22; forecast $230,135,203 for FY22
• Expenditures: $21,713,567 for teacher supplements, $9,791,376 for fine arts/magnet/career, $3,931,657 for mental health, $2,432,819 for security
• Charter school pass-through: $6,382,100 in Q1; $114,239 admin fee
• Approval of IROC annual report to the Board

Advisory Committees

The Diversity and Equity Committee will meet to receive an update from Chief of Equity and Wellness Keith Oswald, discuss standing and unfinished business including involuntary examination updates, high school acceleration, and policy 5.20, and consider new business for the next board report. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person.

• Update from Chief of Equity and Wellness Keith Oswald
• Discussion of involuntary examination updates
• High school acceleration updates
• Parent engagement needs
• Policy 5.20 and standardized equitable practices

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, the agenda, and a consent agenda including budget amendments and training agreements. The board added the proposed 2022-2023 school calendar and a personnel addendum for good cause, and pulled items FC6, REG-C1, and FMPF1 from the consent agenda for discussion.

• Proposed 2022-2023 school calendar added for planning
• September 2021 budget amendments: General Fund +$357,000, Capital Projects +$221,294, Other Federal Programs +$11,891,371
• Training agreement with Palm Beach State College for Palm Beach Lakes High School fire program (decrease $96,395)
• PACT license with Home Builders Institute for trades curriculum (decrease $8,000)
• Board member travel approval for Erica Whitfield to Tallahassee ($1,022.69)

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a reorganization meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, approve 2022 meeting dates, and adopt committee assignments. The Board also voted to suspend health-safety protocols in its Standing Rules, making facial coverings optional at Board meetings, and approved related motions.

• Elected School Board Chair and Vice Chair via roll call vote
• Approved 2022 Regular Board Meeting dates
• Suspended Standing Rules health-safety protocols (Paragraphs 24(a) and 25), making facial coverings optional
• Appointed Stormet Norem as Business Community Representative to the Value Adjust Board
• Authorized Board Chair and Superintendent to execute organization documents per Florida Statute 1001.371

Advisory Committees

The Construction Oversight and Review Committee (CORC) of the School District of Palm Beach County is meeting to review facilities construction and purchasing items, including several school projects, for the upcoming board meeting. The agenda includes public comments, consent agenda items, and discussion of in-progress work. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions expected.

• Review of facilities construction items including Palm Beach Lakes HS, Barton ES, Addison Mizner, and Odyssey-STech CO 3
• Purchasing construction items: prequalification of vendors, aluminum walkway cover installations, and design/CMAR contracts for Pine Grove ES, Wynnebrook ES, Pahokee Middle-Senior HS, Timber Trace ES, Omni MS, Whispering Pines ES, Sandpiper Shores ES, Waters Edge ES, Eagles Landing MS, Morikami ES
• Discussion of in-progress FCA (Facility Condition Assessment) work with photos and data
• Deferred presentation on Sunset Palms Middle to December
• Approval of October 2021 meeting minutes

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board participated in a joint workshop with the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation at City of Palm Beach Gardens City Hall. The meeting was for informational purposes regarding legislative matters and did not include public comment.

• Joint Workshop with Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation

Advisory Committees

The Academic Advisory Committee is meeting to receive an update from the Chief Academic Officer. The committee will also review curriculum updates, including master board analysis, data disaggregation, and progress monitoring.

• Approval of October 11, 2021, meeting minutes
• Update from the Chief Academic Officer
• Presentation on curriculum updates regarding progress monitoring
• Continuation of Master Board Analysis & Data Disaggregation discussion

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a special meeting to consider several consent agenda items, including a major contract for medical and pharmacy claims administration. The board will also vote on a collective bargaining agreement with the police union and a memorandum of understanding for teacher bonuses. The agenda includes procedural items such as approving minutes and adding items for good cause.

• Award ITN 22C-002V to United HealthCare Services for medical/pharmacy claims admin, $9.9M/year for first 3 years
• Award ITN 22C-005V to MetLife for life and disability insurance, total value approx. $8.85M
• MOU with Classroom Teachers Association for $1,000 disaster relief bonuses, cost $1,405,909
• Collective bargaining agreement with Police Benevolent Association, 3.5% wage increase, FY21 impact $349,608
• Personnel agenda with 6 transactions, net financial impact $105,673

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The Board will review two options for the 2022-2023 school calendar. Additionally, there will be a presentation regarding proposed Policy 5.3213 concerning the control of communicable diseases and respiratory viruses.

• Review of two calendar options for School Year 2022-2023
• Presentation on proposed Policy 5.3213 regarding control of communicable diseases

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This is a brief, procedural meeting of the School District of Palm Beach County Board. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss cybersecurity, which is not open to the public. The meeting opens with attendance, includes the closed session, and ends with a motion to adjourn.

• Closed session for cyber security (not open to public)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This agenda is for a closed risk management session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board, held immediately after a special meeting on expulsions. The session is not open to the public and is for discussion only. The only action item is a motion to adjourn.

• Closed risk management session
• Held after special meeting on expulsions
• Not open to the public
• Motion to adjourn

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to consider student expulsions. The board reviewed a recommendation to expel a student for one calendar year following an incident involving a knife at Palm Springs Middle School.

• Expulsion of Student 21/22-X-001 for one calendar year
• Disciplinary action regarding possession of a knife at Palm Springs Middle School

Advisory Committees

The Diversity and Equity Committee of the School District of Palm Beach County is meeting to receive updates from the Chief of Equity and Wellness, approve previous minutes, and discuss standing, unfinished, and new business. Topics include involuntary examination updates, high school acceleration, parent engagement, master board analysis, Policy 5.20, and standardized equitable practices. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person.

• Update from Keith Oswald, Chief of Equity and Wellness
• Discussion of involuntary examination updates
• Discussion of high school acceleration updates
• Review of Policy 5.20 and standardized equitable practices
• Public comment (3-minute limit per person)

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The Palm Beach County School Board is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, add last-minute items including union memoranda of understanding, and withdraw a security wall change order for Addison Mizner Elementary. The agenda is largely procedural, with consent items for clinical affiliation agreements and committee reports.

• Approved minutes from July 28, 2021 meetings (expulsions, attorney/client, risk management, special, workshop, budget)
• Added MOUs with AESOP and SEIU/FPSU bargaining units for timely compensation
• Withdrew Addison Mizner Elementary modernization change order #1 ($146,901.66) for 8-foot security wall
• Consent: Affiliation agreements with Regents Park Boca Raton and Eye & Ear of the Palm Beaches (no financial impact)
• Committee reports: Audit, Construction Oversight, Diversity and Equity

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County scheduled a closed-session risk management meeting for October 20, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural items for this session.

• Risk Management Session (closed)

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This is a closed, non-public risk management session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, the closed discussion, and a motion to adjourn. No public business or decisions are listed.

• Closed risk management session (not open to the public)
• Call to order and attendance by board clerk
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

Advisory Committees

The Audit Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, and review two audit reports: one on controls for updating employee leave records in the PeopleSoft system and another on middle school afterschool program fee collection procedures. They will also receive updates on the FY2021 internal funds audit, review contract and procurement activities, and be informed of investigative reports. The meeting is largely procedural, with no votes on policy or budget items.

• Audit of Controls for Updating Employee Leave Records Into the PeopleSoft System
• Special Review of Middle School Afterschool Program Fee Collection Procedures
• Update of FY2021 Internal Funds Audit
• Contract/Procurement Activities Quarterly Report for September 30, 2021
• FYI: Investigative reports on Code of Ethics violation at Suncoast Community High School and Lake Shore Middle School

Advisory Committees

The Construction Oversight Review Committee (CORC) of the School District of Palm Beach County is meeting to review construction and purchasing items, discuss vendor performance, and consider waiver chair limits. The agenda includes updates on in-progress work, a presentation on the Citrus Cove Core Expansion, and discussion of errors and omissions. The committee will also approve minutes and set the agenda for future meetings.

• Review of facilities construction projects including Addison Mizner, Egret Lake, Lighthouse, Del Prado ES, KE Cunningham, and Timber Trace ES
• Purchasing construction items including design contracts for Sandpiper Shores ES, Waters Edge ES, Timber Trace ES, Omni MS, Whispering Pines ES, Pahokee Middle-Senior HS, and Starlight Cove ES
• CMAR contracts for Coral Sunset ES, Loggers Run MS, H.L. Johnson ES, and Golden Grove ES
• Discussion on Errors and Omissions summary table
• Presentation on Citrus Cove Core Expansion

Advisory Committees

The Academic Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the September 13, 2021 minutes, receive an update from the Chief Academic Officer, and discuss an instructional update on the opening of the 2021-2022 school year, including support services for ESE students and master board analysis/data disaggregation. The meeting is advisory, with reports to the School Board and Superintendent.

• Approval of September 13, 2021 meeting minutes
• Update from the Chief Academic Officer
• Presentation on opening of SY2021-2022: Academics
• Discussion of Support Services for ESE Students
• Discussion of Master Board Analysis & Data Disaggregation

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board is holding a workshop to discuss redistricting for School Board Member residence areas following new US Census Bureau data. The discussion includes reviewing a proposed scenario map and criteria for the new district boundaries.

• Redistricting of School Board Member residence areas due to population growth
• Review of seven adopted criteria for redistricting, including equal population and geographic compactness
• Development of the 2022 Florida Legislative Session platform
• Discussion regarding revisions to Policy 5.012 (Advisory Boundary Committee)
• Review of updates to Policy 8.131 regarding middle school afterschool programs and virtual school students

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This is a closed risk management session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board, not open to the public. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, the closed discussion, and adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed risk management session
• Not open to the public
• Motion to adjourn

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a closed risk management session at 2 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms. The meeting will open and close in public, but the session itself is closed. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, the closed discussion, and a motion to adjourn.

• Closed risk management session at 2 p.m. in Thurber Conference Rooms
• Meeting opens and closes in public, session is closed
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings and consider an emergency item added by the chairman: Policy 5.3261 on COVID-19 emergency protocols, aligned with a Florida Department of Health emergency rule. The board also approved the consent agenda, including travel for two board members.

• Policy 5.3261 Emergency Protocols and Prevention Strategies for Students Due to COVID-19 (added for good cause)
• Approval of minutes from 13 prior meetings (June-July 2021)
• Board Member Marcia Andrews travel to FSBA conference, estimated $1,029.80
• Board Member Erica Whitfield travel to FSBA conference (amount not specified)
• Ratification of Board Advisory Committee membership lists

Advisory Committees

The Diversity and Equity Committee will meet to receive an update from the Chief of Equity and Wellness, review subcommittee reports, and continue discussions on student academic success and current district issues. The committee will also review the October board meeting agenda and take public comment.

• Update from Keith Oswald, Chief of Equity and Wellness
• Continued discussion on Student Academic Success
• Continued discussion on SDPBC current issues
• Review of October Board Meeting agenda
• Public comment (2 minutes per person)

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a closed executive session immediately following a Risk Management Session. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, the closed session, and adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed executive session
• Motion to adjourn

Advisory Committees

The Audit Committee will review an audit of the district's background screening procedures for employees, vendors, and school volunteers, and discuss a follow-up on controls for updating student grades. They will also receive updates on the FY2021 internal funds audit and the RSM audit plan for the financial statement audit, plus approve minutes and hear public comments.

• Audit of District's Background Screening Procedures for Employees, Vendors, and School Volunteers
• Follow-up discussion on Audit of Controls for Updating Student Grades in Student Information System
• Update of FY2021 Internal Funds Audit
• RSM Audit Plan for FY2021 Financial Statement Audit
• Approval of August 20, 2021 minutes

Advisory Committees

The Construction Oversight and Review Committee (CORC) is meeting to review construction and purchasing items, discuss vendor performance, and consider contract awards. The agenda includes updates on in-progress work, discussions on errors and omissions of contract managers, and the selection process for awarding work. The meeting is largely procedural, with consent agenda items and routine reports.

• Review of construction packages for Lantana MS, Western Pines, and Watson B Duncan
• Purchasing construction items including modular classroom relocation services renewal (PC2 21C-3R)
• Structural engineering services renewal (PC3 21C-008E)
• Design contracts for H.L. Johnson ES, Golden Grove ES, Coral Sunset ES, and Loggers Run MS
• Discussion on errors and omissions of contract managers and selection process

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This is a closed session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board to discuss a security system plan. The meeting is not open to the public and consists of procedural items: call to order, discussion, and adjournment.

• Closed session for security system plan
• Meeting at 3 p.m. in Thurber Conference Rooms
• Not open to the public

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County held a public hearing to adopt the final FY2022 budget and certify the property tax millage rate. The board approved a total millage of 6.875 mills, raising $1,550,213,494 in local revenue, and adopted a $4,129,622,999 district budget. Both items passed unanimously.

• Adopted resolution levying 6.875 mills for FY2022, raising $1,550,213,494
• Approved final District Summary Budget of $4,129,622,999
• Millage is 2.52% above the rolled-back rate
• Budget includes $2.33B General Fund and $1.37B Capital Projects
• Public hearing held as required by Florida Statutes

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a special meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes final FY2021 budget amendments, the FY2022-2031 Capital Plan, personnel actions, and job descriptions. The board will also consider the superintendent's recommendation to terminate teacher Diane Baumann, which was withdrawn from the agenda.

• Final FY2021 budget amendments: General Fund $2.20B, Capital Projects $1.18B, Debt Service $285.8M, Food Service $102.9M, Other Federal Programs $178.0M, ESSER $129.2M, Internal Service $481.2M
• FY2022-2031 Capital Plan adoption with FY2022 financial impact of $1,367,192,809
• Personnel agenda with 13 transactions, net financial impact of $249,697
• Superintendent withdraws termination recommendation for teacher Diane Baumann (disciplinary action)
• Ratify membership list for Advisory Boundary Committee

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to review the General Counsel's annual report and evaluation. The meeting is open to the public, and the board will also take public comments. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive item being the presentation of the Office of General Counsel's annual report.

• General Counsel's Annual Evaluation Presentation
• Public comment sign-up procedures
• Motion to adjourn

Advisory Committees

The Academic Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive an update from the Chief Academic Officer, and discuss instructional models, support services for ESE and ELL students, and the Student Academic Support Plan Phase 2. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of minutes from September, October, January, February, March, and April meetings
• Update from the Chief Academic Officer
• Presentation on the Instructional Model
• Discussion of Support Services for ESE & ELL Students
• Discussion of Student Academic Support Plan - Phase 2

Advisory Committees

The School District of Palm Beach County Finance Committee meets to approve the agenda, minutes, and quarterly investment reports, and to discuss the results of the 2022A and 2024A COP forward refunding, an overview of PaymentWorks, and the FY 22-31 Capital Plan. The committee will also elect a chair and vice chair, and schedule future meetings.

• Approval of quarterly investment reports as of June 30, 2021
• Discussion of results of 2022A and 2024A COP forward refunding
• Overview of PaymentWorks supplier portal
• Overview of FY 22-31 Capital Plan and FY 2022 Capital Budget
• Election of chair and vice chair

Advisory Committees

The Independent Referendum Oversight Committee (IROC) will meet to approve minutes, review revenue and expenditures for the referendum through June 30, 2021, receive an update on a charter school lawsuit, and select a chair and vice chair. The meeting is routine oversight of the school district's referendum funds.

• Review of revenue collected ($213,418,228 projected for FY21) and expenditures for teacher supplements, fine arts, magnet, career, mental health, and security programs
• Update on charter school lawsuit by Deputy General Counsel Blair Littlejohn
• Selection of chairperson and vice chairperson per Board Policy 1.09
• Approval of April 30, 2021 minutes

Advisory Committees

The Independent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee (ISSOC) will meet to review sales tax financial reports and project budget reports as of June 30, 2021, and discuss proposed plan modifications and the FY 2022-2030 Capital Plan. The committee will also elect a chair and vice chair, and set future meeting dates.

• Sales Tax Update as of 06/30/2021 with financial and project budget reports
• Proposed Plan Modifications 101-105
• FY 2022 - 2030 Capital Plan discussion
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Future meeting dates: Nov 5, 2021; Mar 4, 2022; Apr 29, 2022; Aug 26, 2022; Nov 4, 2022

Advisory Committees

The Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) of the School District of Palm Beach County is meeting to approve minutes from June 2, 2021, and receive informational updates on various technology topics. These include introductions of new committee members and a new IT director, as well as presentations on virtual meetings, School Board Policy 1.096, Payment Works, a technology conference, bus WiFi, and student/teacher device updates. The meeting is primarily informational with one action item (approval of minutes).

• Approval of June 2, 2021, TAC meeting minutes
• Introduction of new TAC members Cathy Miron and Philip Levine
• Introduction of Michael Callahan as new Director of IT Project Management Office
• Update on Bus WiFi presented by David Wilhelm
• Update on Student and Teacher Device Update presented by Natasha Bell Hayden

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to consider the expulsion of a student. The board voted to expel student 20/21-X-005 for one calendar year after the student was charged with possession of a handgun on May 14, 2021. The meeting included procedural items and a consent agenda, with the expulsion being the only substantive action.

• Expulsion of student 20/21-X-005 for one calendar year for possession of a handgun
• Closed session for expulsion speakers, public vote
• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• Agenda approved as presented

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County scheduled a closed risk management session for September 1, 2021. This session was not open to the public and focused on risk management discussions.

• Closed risk management session

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a special meeting on September 1, 2021, to approve a consent agenda and new business items. The most significant action was approving a memorandum of understanding with the Florida Department of Health to set up two drive-through COVID-19 rapid antigen testing sites on District property, with up to 1,000 tests available. The board also approved an engagement letter with Boies Schiller & Flexner LLP for legal advice on the mask mandate, with costs not to exceed $50,000 from BP Oil Spill Settlement Funds.

• Approved MOU with Florida Department of Health for two drive-through COVID-19 testing sites, up to 1,000 rapid antigen tests, with District covering security and custodial costs estimated at $50,000 from ESSER funds.
• Approved engagement letter with Boies Schiller & Flexner LLP for legal advice on mask mandate, not to exceed $50,000 from BP Oil Spill Settlement Funds.
• Approved 2022 Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards' Legislative Program.
• Ratified membership lists for Academic Advisory Committee and Construction Oversight & Review Committee.
• Approved personnel agenda with 19 transactions, net financial impact of $327,701.

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board will hold a workshop to discuss legislative priorities for the 2022 Florida Legislative Session and to review recommended changes to several policies, including those related to COVID-19 protocols and student codes of conduct. The meeting is open to the public, and speakers can sign up in advance.

• Discussion of 2022 legislative priorities for the Florida Legislative Session
• Review of Policy 2.065 (Visitation Protocols on District Property due to COVID-19)
• Review of Policy 3.82 (Employee Protocols due to COVID-19)
• Review of Policy 5.326 (Student Protocols due to COVID-19)
• Review of Policy 8.01 (Promotion, Placement, Graduation - Student Progression Plans)

Advisory Committees

The Diversity and Equity Committee will hold a meeting to approve June minutes and welcome Keith Oswald, the Chief of Equity and Wellness. The committee will also receive updates from the Subcommittee for Business and the Subcommittee for Board Meetings.

• Approval of June minutes
• Welcome for Keith Oswald, Chief of Equity and Wellness
• Updates from Subcommittee for Business
• Updates from Subcommittee for Board Meetings

Advisory Committees

The Audit Committee will review several completed audit reports, including student transportation procedures and school impact fee collections. The committee will also discuss the Inspector General's risk assessment and the proposed annual work plan for FY2021-22.

• Audit of School Impact Fee Collections
• Special Review of Student Transportation Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Survey Procedures
• Audit of District's Background Screening Procedures for Employees, Vendors, and School Volunteers
• Review of RFP 22C-007J for External Independent Auditing Services
• Audit of Controls for Updating Student Grades in Student Information System

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The scheduled Risk Management Session (closed) following the Closed Session was cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural items related to this cancellation.

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County scheduled a closed attorney-client session to discuss litigation involving Academy for Positive Learning, Inc. v. SBPBC. The session is related to Case No. 50-2019-CA-000405-XXXX-MB in the 15th Circuit Court.

• Closed attorney-client session regarding Academy for Positive Learning, Inc. v. SBPBC

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a policy workshop to discuss Policy 1.03 School Board Meetings. The session was scheduled to follow a closed session in the Board Room.

• Discussion of Policy 1.03 School Board Meetings

Advisory Committees

The Academic Advisory Committee is meeting to receive an update from the Chief Academic Officer. The committee will also review presentations regarding instructional models, ESE and ELL support services, and Phase 2 of the Student Academic Support Plan.

• Approval of meeting minutes from September, October, January, February, March, and April
• Update from the Chief Academic Officer
• Presentation on instructional models
• Discussion on support services for ESE and ELL students
• Review of Student Academic Support Plan - Phase 2

Advisory Committees

The Construction Oversight and Review Committee (CORC) is reviewing various facilities construction and purchasing items. The committee will also discuss a review of Policy 7.225 regarding contingency use and examine the FY 2022 Capital Budget.

• Review of facilities projects including Olympic Heights Security, Christa McAuliffe Security, and Lake Worth MS repairs
• Discussion of Policy 7.225 - Contingency Use revisions
• Review of FY 2022 Capital Budget and Capital Plan overview
• Purchasing reviews for Crystal Lakes ES and Poinciana ES CMAR projects
• Review of vendor prequalification documents

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County voted to adopt the tentative budget for fiscal year 2022, totaling $3,983,486,859. The board also approved a tentative millage rate of 6.8750 mills, which is a 2.52% increase over the rolled-back rate. Both resolutions passed with unanimous support from the six board members present.

• Adoption of tentative millage levy of 6.8750 mills for FY 2022
• Adoption of tentative District summary budget of $3,983,486,859 for FY 2022
• General Fund budget set at $2,334,689,732
• Capital Projects budget set at $1,336,501,920
• Debt Service budget set at $312,912,754

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special meeting to consider several administrative and policy items. The board voted to accept Superintendent Dr. Donald Fennoy's resignation and accelerate its effective date, and approved an amendment to the Inspector General's contract. They also adopted multiple revised policies related to student protection, summer school, field trips, volunteers, and filming on school property.

• Acceptance of Superintendent Dr. Donald Fennoy's resignation with accelerated effective date
• Amendment to Inspector General's contract for annual evaluation by March starting 2022
• Adoption of Policy 5.001 Protecting Students from Discrimination and Harassment
• Adoption of Policy 5.002 Protecting Students from Bullying and Harassment
• Adoption of new Policy 3.191 Prohibiting Gender-Based Discrimination and Harassment Under Title IX

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to discuss three items: a school safety presentation from School Police, a communications update for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year, and a new Student Mental Health Crisis Response Policy (Policy 5.20). The meeting is informational and discussion-focused, with no financial impact noted for any item. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, speaker sign-ups, and adjournment.

• School Police - School Safety 2021 presentation by Chief Daniel Alexander
• Communications and Engagement update on Back to School 2021-2022 initiatives
• New Policy 5.20 - Student Mental Health Crisis Response Plan discussion
• Public speaker sign-up by noon via 561-434-8136 or 3-minute recorded message at 561-684-5103

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The Palm Beach County School Board held a special meeting solely to consider student expulsions. The board heard speakers in closed session, then voted publicly to expel one student for possessing a weapon. The agenda was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive business.

• Expulsion of Student 20/21-X-004 for weapon possession on April 20, 2021, effective through August 1, 2021
• Closed session for expulsion speakers; public vote on expulsion
• Agenda approved unanimously (6-0)
• Consent agenda approved unanimously (6-0)

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a closed attorney/client session to discuss the lawsuit Marvin Jackson v. School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 502021CA002685MBAH) in Circuit Court. The meeting is closed to the public, with only board members, attorneys, and staff present. The agenda includes a call to order, the closed session, and a motion to adjourn.

• Closed session re: Marvin Jackson v. School Board of Palm Beach County, Case No. 502021CA002685MBAH
• Judge Samantha Schosberg Feuer, Circuit Court, Palm Beach County, Florida
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This is a closed, non-public risk management session of the school board, with no open discussion or decisions. The agenda consists only of procedural items: calling the meeting to order, holding the closed session, and adjourning.

• Closed session in Thurber Conference Rooms
• Not open to the public
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The Palm Beach County School Board is holding its regular July 2021 meeting, where it will vote on the agenda, consent items, and several items added for good cause, including starting a superintendent search, advertising the FY22 tentative budget, and refinancing debt to save about $10 million. The board also approved a motion to suspend the rule requiring playing recorded public messages, provided they are shared with board members and posted online.

• Added item B2: Advertise FY22 tentative district budget per Florida Statute 200.065
• Added item BRD1: Begin superintendent search after resignation on July 13, 2021
• Added item FMT1: Issue COPs 2022A/2024A to refund 2012C/2014C, saving ~$10 million
• Added item CI4: Agreement with Edgenuity, Inc. for K-5 virtual elementary program
• Consent agenda includes May 2021 budget amendments with $72.7M increase in federal funds

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to discuss the process for selecting a new Superintendent. Topics include whether to conduct an internal or external search, possibly hiring an outside firm, a proposed timeline, naming an interim superintendent, and the job description, salary, and qualifications. The board will also consider authorizing staff to implement any decisions made.

• Discuss internal vs. external search method for new Superintendent
• Consider hiring an outside entity to manage the search
• Review proposed timeline for the search process
• Discuss naming an Interim Superintendent and timing
• Review Superintendent job description, salary, and qualifications

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County convened a closed attorney-client session to discuss the lawsuit D.P., et al. vs. School Board of Palm Beach County, et al. (Case No. 9:21-cv-81099). The meeting was procedural, consisting of a call to order, the closed discussion, and a motion to adjourn. No public agenda items or decisions were recorded in the provided text.

• Closed session regarding D.P., et al. vs. School Board of Palm Beach County, et al. (Case No. 9:21-cv-81099)
• Litigation presided over by Judge Cannon in the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This is a procedural agenda for a closed executive session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board. The board will convene, discuss matters in private, and then adjourn. No public business or decisions are listed.

• Closed executive session (not open to the public)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This meeting was a closed attorney/client session scheduled to discuss litigation involving Academy for Positive Learning Inc. and the School Board of Palm Beach County. The session was cancelled, so no decisions or discussions occurred.

• Cancelled closed session re Academy for Positive Learning Inc. v. SBPBC, Case No. 50-2019-CA-000405-XXXX-MB

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The Palm Beach School Board Leasing Corp is approving a resolution to issue new certificates of participation (COPs) to refinance existing debt, saving about $10 million. The board also opened with comments from the CFO and treasurer and adjourned.

• Authorized resolution to issue COP series 2022A and 2024A to refund 2012C and 2014C COP issues
• Estimated savings of $10 million from forward refunding with Bank of America
• Estimated issuance costs of $293,601
• Motion passed unanimously (7-0)

Advisory Committees

The School District of Palm Beach County's Audit Committee meeting scheduled for July 15, 2021, was cancelled. The agenda included items such as approval of minutes, an Inspector General update, an audit of school impact fee collections, a quarterly contract report, and investigative reports, but no decisions were made.

• Cancelled meeting — no actions taken
• Agenda included approval of April 16, 2021 minutes
• Audit of School Impact Fee Collections (622 KB report)
• Contract/Procurement Activities quarterly report for June 30, 2021
• Investigative reports: Forest Hill Community High School, Lake Worth Community High School, Maintenance and Plant Operations

Advisory Committees

The Construction Oversight Review Committee (CORC) of the School District of Palm Beach County is meeting to review construction and purchasing items, discuss policy updates, and handle routine administrative matters. The committee will consider allowing virtual attendance, review facility construction packages, and discuss a policy on contingency use that has been moved to the August board meeting.

• Vote on allowing CORC members to attend virtually
• Review of facilities construction packages including Jupiter Farms Phase 3 and Spanish River HS
• Discussion of purchasing construction items including design services for Crystal Lakes ES, Poinciana ES, and Melaleuca ES
• Third review of Policy 7.225 on Contingency Use, moved to August Board
• Approval of draft minutes from May and June 2021 meetings

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board held a special meeting to discuss the Superintendent's resignation and approve policy changes. The board voted to develop revised Policy 1.09 regarding Advisory Committees. Additionally, the board approved development of revised Policy 5.016 for Choice Schools and Programs, including specific language changes regarding capacity and guardians.

• Discussion of Superintendent's resignation and possible next steps
• Approval of development for revised Policy 1.09 Advisory Committees to the Board
• Approval of development for revised Policy 5.016 Choice Schools and Programs
• Vote to include Option 3 from the Choice Workshop in Policy 5.016
• Vote to clarify that the singular exception for choice schools is when a school is at 95 percent capacity or above

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board held a workshop to review and discuss potential options for a new K-8 preference. This discussion is intended to inform future updates to the district's Choice Policy, 5.016.

• Review of K-8 Preference options for the Choice Policy

Advisory Committees

The School District of Palm Beach County's Diversity and Equity Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and leadership, receive updates from subcommittees, and hear a presentation on the district's strategic plan. The agenda also includes discussion of potential impacts of critical race theory (CRT) on the Board of Education, followed by public comment.

• Approval of May minutes and 2021-22 calendar, chair and co-chair
• Updates from subcommittees for Business and Board Meetings
• Presentation on the district's Strategic Plan
• Discussion of Board of Education and possible CRT impacts
• Public comment limited to 2 minutes per person

Advisory Committees

The Budget Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss an Office of Inspector General (OIG) risk assessment, including internal controls and fraud risk, and to consider approving the minutes from June 3, 2021, and the FY22 Operating and Capital Report to the Board. The report is required by Board Policy 1.098 as part of the annual budget process.

• Discussion of OIG risk assessment on internal controls and fraud risk
• Approve minutes from June 3, 2021 meeting
• Approve FY22 Operating and Capital Report to the Board

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The Palm Beach County School Board is holding its regular meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and a consent agenda that includes budget amendments, contract renewals, and a recommendation to terminate a school bus driver. The board will also hear reports from committees and the superintendent.

• Termination recommendation for bus driver Raymond Berry for unsafe student interactions
• April 2021 budget amendments: General Fund decrease of $4,419,291; Other Federal Programs increase of $17,061,651
• Board member Marcia Andrews' travel to Portland, OR approved at estimated $1,361.96
• MOU renewal with Bridges at Lake Worth for ESOL and family programs, up to $5,000 per school year
• Agreement with Achievement Center for Children and Families for summer camp at Delray Full Service Center, $180 per week per child

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a workshop to discuss three items: a recap of the 2021 Florida legislative session, an overview of school operations for the 2021-2022 year (including social distancing, sports, and masks), and an update on the district's next strategic plan. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and reports.

• 2021 State Legislative Recap report from Capital City Consulting
• School Reopening Update for 2021-2022, covering social distancing, sports, facial masks
• Strategic Plan Workshop 6: Phase 2 focus group feedback summary
• Public speakers may be heard before or after workshop presentations

Advisory Committees

The Construction Oversight Review Committee (CORC) of the School District of Palm Beach County is meeting to handle routine business: attendance, public comments, consent agenda items on construction and purchasing, and policy reviews. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Vote on allowing CORC members to attend virtually
• Review of proposed changes to Policies 7.23 (retainage), 7.225 (contingency funds), and repeal of 7.07 (HVAC)
• Consent agenda includes construction projects: FHESC Clinic Closeout, K.E. Cunningham Renovations Ph 2, Northmore ES, S.D. Spady Renovation, Wellington ES
• Purchasing items: prequalification, additional funds for geotechnical engineering (17C-003R), CMAR contracts for Del Prado ES and Seminole Trails ES
• OIG Audit Risk Assessment for advisory committees

Advisory Committees

The Finance Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, hear public comment, and consider two financial items: a proposed 2021 Tax Anticipation Note and a proposed COP refunding. They will also discuss the results of the 2021A/B COP sale and an internal audit risk assessment. Future meeting dates are listed.

• Proposed 2021 Tax Anticipation Note
• Proposed COP Refunding
• Results of 2021A/B COP Sale
• Internal Audit Risk Assessment

Advisory Committees

The Budget Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the FY22 budget development update, which will mirror the June 2, 2021 Board Budget Workshop presentation. They will also approve the minutes from the May 6, 2021 meeting and schedule the next meeting for June 23, 2021.

• Approve minutes from May 6, 2021 meeting
• Discussion of FY22 budget development update
• FY22 Budget Workshop presentation (June 2, 2021)
• FY 2022 Capital Budget document
• Next meeting scheduled for June 23, 2021

Advisory Committees

The Business Diversity and Equity Subcommittee will hear a staff presentation on the Small Business and Minority/Women-owned Business certification application process, and review year-to-date purchasing and disbursement reports to assess contract award trends. They will also revisit inviting other organizations representing diverse vendors. The meeting is advisory and no final decisions are listed.

• Presentation on SBE and M/WBE certification application and process
• Review of 2020/2021 YTD monthly purchasing and disbursement reports
• Discussion on inviting other organizations representing diverse business owners

Advisory Committees

The Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) will meet to approve minutes from a prior meeting and receive informational updates on various IT initiatives, including a year in review, PeopleSoft, referendum-funded infrastructure, the 1:1 device initiative, device refreshes, educational technology, and a proposed electronic device take-home policy. The meeting is largely informational, with the only action item being approval of the March 4, 2020, meeting minutes.

• Approval of March 4, 2020, meeting minutes
• Introduction of new TAC member Gary Weidenhamer
• Referendum IT Infrastructure Update
• District 1:1 Initiative Update
• Electronic Device Take Home Policy (8.124) presentation

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This is a closed risk management session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board, immediately following a special meeting. The agenda is purely procedural, with no public discussion or action items other than adjournment.

• Closed session for risk management
• Motion to adjourn

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to discuss revisions to policies on summer school, field trips, and volunteers, review the FY22 budget development, and review draft goals for the next strategic plan. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and public feedback.

• Policy 2.37 (Summer School) revised to update forms
• Policy 2.40 (Field Trips) revised to add trip cancellation insurance for out-of-county travel
• Policy 2.53 (Volunteers in Public Schools) revisions reviewed
• FY22 budget workshop covering capital budget and federal ESSER II funds
• Strategic Plan Workshop 5: review of draft goals and measures

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special meeting to consider expelling two students for weapon possession. The board voted to approve the consent agenda, which included both expulsions, and also approved the meeting agenda and adjourned.

• Expulsion of Student 20/21-X-002 for possession of a firearm on February 22, 2021
• Expulsion of Student 20/21-X-003 for possession of a knife on June 3, 2021
• Both expulsions are for one calendar year from the regular public school program
• Board approved the consent agenda with all members voting yea

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to approve the agenda, which included consent items such as personnel transactions, travel approvals for board members, adoption of final orders in two employee disciplinary cases, and development of several student protection policies. The board also added a personnel addendum and pulled two items from the consent agenda for discussion.

• Approved personnel agenda with 6 transactions totaling $172,391
• Approved travel for board members Andrews ($720.35), Ayala ($838), and Barbieri ($858) to FSBA Summer Conference
• Adopted final orders suspending Bernard Jean Louis (termination) and Guyette Duhart (return to classroom)
• Approved development of policies 5.001, 5.002, 5.81, 5.82 on discrimination, bullying, sexual harassment, and teen dating violence
• Ratified membership lists for District Diversity and Equity Committee and Technology Advisory Committee

Advisory Committees

The School District of Palm Beach County's Diversity and Equity Committee is meeting to discuss updates from the Assistant Superintendent of Professional Growth, subcommittee reports, and a presentation on employee resource groups. Unfinished business includes a Chief Equity Officer item and a board report. The meeting is largely procedural, with routine items like roll call and minutes approval.

• Update from Assistant Superintendent of Professional Growth
• Presentation on One Caring Adult and Employee Resource Groups
• Discussion of Chief Equity Officer position
• Board report under unfinished business
• Approval of April minutes

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The Board will hold an equity workshop to plan future topics and scheduling. Members also intend to discuss the recently approved Equity Statement to clarify terminology and review related student data.

• Equity Workshop 4: Planning next steps for future workshops
• Discussion regarding terminology in the recently approved Equity Statement
• Review of student data motivating equity focus

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County met to discuss potential changes to the Equity Statement adopted on May 5, 2021. The Board voted to amend the text by removing specific phrasing regarding 'dismantling structures rooted in white advantage' and changing 'redistributing' to 'distributing.'

• Modification of the Equity Statement to remove 'dismantling structures rooted in white advantage and'
• Amendment of the word 'redistributing' to 'distributing' within the statement

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding its regular meeting on May 19, 2021. The agenda includes approving minutes from prior meetings, a consent agenda with budget amendments and board member travel, and several items added by the chairman, including a district reorganization proposal, job descriptions, personnel addendum, proclamations, and a settlement authorization. The board also heard committee reports and public comments.

• Approved minutes from 10 prior meetings (March 24 – April 21, 2021)
• Budget amendments for March 2021: General Fund +$134,685, Debt Service -$3.1M, Capital Projects -$69.2M, Other Federal Programs +$11.3M
• Board member travel for Erica Whitfield to FSBA Summer Conference, estimated $608
• Added items: District Reorganization Proposal, Job Descriptions, Personnel Addendum, Jewish American Heritage Month Proclamation, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Proclamation, and settlement authorization in Brian Lee v. Tammy Pierre, et al.
• Committee reports from Audit, Construction Oversight, and District Diversity and Equity committees

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This meeting consists solely of a closed security session not open to the public, followed by a motion to adjourn. No public business or decisions are on the agenda.

• Closed security session at 4:30 p.m. in the Board Room
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This meeting, originally scheduled as an exceptions hearing in the case Palm Beach County School Board v. Jacinta Larson, has been cancelled and will not take place on May 19 as advertised. The agenda otherwise contains only procedural items (call to order, disclosures, adjournment) that are part of the cancelled meeting.

• Cancelled exceptions hearing: PBCSB v. Jacinta Larson, DOAH Case No. 19-5282TTS
• Agenda included review of Recommended Order and Petitioner's Exceptions
• Final Order to be adopted at next available voting meeting
• Financial impact: n/a

Advisory Committees

The Construction Oversight Review Committee (CORC) of the School District of Palm Beach County will meet to review construction and purchasing items, discuss proposed policy changes, and handle routine administrative matters. The committee will also consider allowing members to attend virtually and will select a member to present a report at the upcoming Board meeting.

• Review of proposed changes to Policy 7.23 (retainage withheld), 7.225 (contingency funds), and repeal of Policy 7.07 (HVAC systems)
• Review of facilities construction items including change orders and contingency use for projects such as Spanish River, Conniston MS, Adult Ed, Plumosa SOA, L C Swain, Bear Lakes, Wellington Landings, and Verde ES
• Review of purchasing construction items including prequalification and design/CMAR contracts for Del Prado ES, Seminole Trails ES, Melaleuca ES, Greater WPB-LW Area HS, Elementary 05-C, and Jupiter Com HS
• Discussion of in-progress Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA) work with photos and data
• Approval of minutes from previous meetings (November 2020 through April 2021)

Advisory Committees

The Academic Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates from the Chief Academic Officer and hear presentations on the Student Academic Support Plan, including Summer Academies, and Executive Order No. 2021-EO-02. The committee will also vote on approving minutes from previous meetings.

• Approval of minutes from September, October, January, February, March, and April meetings
• Update from the Chief Academic Officer
• Presentation on Student Academic Support Plan, including Summer Academies
• Discussion of Executive Order No. 2021-EO-02

Advisory Committees

The Budget Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from its April 15, 2021 meeting and to discuss the FY22 budget development update. The update includes a placeholder for the May 5, 2021 budget workshop presentation, pending information from the Florida Department of Education on ESSER II and ESSER III (ARP) funding. The meeting is largely procedural, with public comment and scheduling of future meetings also on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from April 15, 2021 meeting
• Discussion of FY22 budget development update
• Reference to May 5, 2021 budget workshop presentation
• Pending FDOE information on ESSER II and ESSER III (ARP) funding
• Next meetings scheduled for June 3 and June 23, 2021

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County is meeting in a closed attorney-client session to discuss the lawsuit Brian Lee v. Tammy Pierre, The School Board of Palm Beach County d/b/a The School District of Palm Beach County, et al., Case No. 9:19-cv-81631, pending in U.S. District Court. The meeting opens and closes in public, but the session itself is closed. The only action item is a motion to adjourn.

• Closed attorney-client session re Brian Lee v. Tammy Pierre, SBPBC d/b/a SDPBC, et al., Case No. 9:19-cv-81631, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a special meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings and consider several consent agenda items. Key actions include adopting new mission, vision, and equity statements developed during recent equity workshops, and approving an agreement for school nurses for the summer program. The meeting also includes a withdrawn personnel disciplinary action item.

• Approve new Mission and Vision Statements developed at April 14, 2021 Equity Workshop
• Approve Equity Statement and Definition from March 31 and April 14, 2021 workshops
• Agreement with Health Care District for 37 school nurses for Summer Program 2021, cost $137,330
• Superintendent withdraws personnel disciplinary action against Emily Morales (termination recommendation)
• Approve minutes from February 3, March 3, and March 9, 2021 meetings

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County is holding a closed risk management session, which is not open to the public. The agenda includes a call to order, a discussion of risk management, and a motion to adjourn.

• Closed session, not open to the public
• Risk management discussion
• Motion to adjourn

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a workshop to discuss the strategic plan, the FY22 budget, the 2020 Census redistricting timeline, and proposed policy changes. The board will hear a summary of community feedback for the strategic plan and an overview of the state education revenue forecast and federal funds for the budget. The meeting is a discussion and information session, with no formal votes except for adjournment.

• Strategic Plan Workshop 4: Review of Phase 1 Feedback Survey and community meeting summaries.
• FY22 Budget Workshop: Overview of state revenue forecast, District budget process, and federal ESSER funds.
• 2020 Census Redistricting Timeline: Information on the process for redrawing School Board member districts.
• Policy Workshop: Proposed changes to policies on film permitting, discrimination, bullying, sexual harassment, and teen dating violence.
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed.

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County is meeting in a closed attorney/client session to discuss the pending appeal in Academy for Positive Learning, Inc. v. SBPBC (Case No. 4D19-2816) at the Fourth District Court of Appeal. The meeting opens and closes in public, but the session itself is closed. No public action or decision is scheduled beyond a motion to adjourn.

• Closed session regarding Academy for Positive Learning, Inc. v. SBPBC, Case No. 4D19-2816
• Meeting held at 2 p.m. in the Board Room and Thurber A and B
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

Advisory Committees

The Independent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee (ISSOC) will review financial reports and project budget updates as of March 31, 2021. The committee will also consider items from a previously cancelled March meeting and vote on proposed plan modifications.

• Approval of Sales Tax Update as of 03/31/2021
• Review of Proposed Plan Modifications 90-100
• Review of Sales Tax Financial Reports and Project Budget Reports
• Review of materials from the cancelled March 5, 2021 meeting

Advisory Committees

The Independent Referendum Oversight Committee (IROC) will meet to approve minutes and review financial reports on the school district's referendum revenue and expenditures for the quarters ending December 31, 2020, and March 31, 2021. They will also receive an update on a charter school lawsuit. The next meeting is scheduled for August 27, 2021.

• Approval of October 29, 2020 minutes
• Review of revenue and expenditures through December 31, 2020 (Q2 FY21)
• Review of revenue and expenditures through March 31, 2021 (Q3 FY21)
• Update on charter school lawsuit by Deputy General Counsel Blair Littlejohn
• Next meeting set for August 27, 2021 at 9:00am

Advisory Committees

The Finance Committee will consider approving the quarterly investment reports for March 2021 and a proposal to refund the 2012C Certificates of Participation. They will also approve the agenda and minutes from the February 2021 meeting, and hear public comment.

• Quarterly Investment Reports (03/2021)
• Proposed Refunding of 2012C COP
• Approval of February 2021 minutes
• Public comment period
• Future meeting dates scheduled

Advisory Committees

The Diversity and Equity Committee of the School District of Palm Beach County is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, receive updates from the Assistant Superintendent of Professional Growth and the Chief of Human Resources, and discuss unfinished business on metrics. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 22, 2020, November 19, 2020, and March 25, 2021 meetings
• Update from Assistant Superintendent of Professional Growth
• Presentation from Chief of Human Resources
• Discussion of unfinished business on metrics
• Public comment period

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board met to approve various meeting minutes and several items on the consent agenda. Key discussions included February 2021 budget adjustments and an amendment to the Walgreens Experiential Learning Program.

• Approval of February 2021 budget amendments, including a $329,894 increase in federal program grants
• Amendment to Walgreens Experiential Learning Program Agreement through June 30, 2026
• Second Amendment to CareerSource Vendor Agreement with a training subsidy cap of up to $8,000
• Approval of minutes from several previous sessions, including Risk Management and Strategic Plan workshops
• Receipt of Monthly Construction Contingency Use and Change Order reports

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County convened a closed attorney/client session to discuss the pending appeal in Antony Lewis v. School Board of Palm Beach County, Case No. 19-14702-GG, before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. The meeting opened and closed in public, with the substantive discussion held behind closed doors. The board then voted unanimously to adjourn.

• Closed session re Antony Lewis v. School Board of Palm Beach County, Case No. 19-14702-GG (Eleventh Circuit appeal)
• Meeting held in Board Room and Thurber Conference Rooms
• All seven board members and Superintendent Dr. Donald Fennoy attended
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to discuss the Student Academic Support Plan (SASP) summer programming. District staff will present an overview of enhanced summer programming. The meeting is open to the public, and the agenda includes only this workshop item and procedural actions.

• Discussion of Student Academic Support Plan (SASP) summer programming
• Presentation by Deputy Superintendent Keith Oswald and Chief Academic Officer Glenda Sheffield
• No financial impact noted for the workshop item
• Workshop immediately follows a closed session

Advisory Committees

This meeting of the Business Diversity and Equity subcommittee was canceled. The agenda had planned to discuss SBE and M/WBE certification processes, review purchasing reports, and revisit invitations to diverse vendor organizations.

• Meeting canceled for April 20, 2021
• SBE and M/WBE certification application and process presentation
• Review of 2020/2021 YTD monthly purchasing and disbursement reports
• Discussion on inviting organizations representing diverse vendors

Advisory Committees

The Audit Committee is meeting to review and discuss several audit reports, including travel expenses, crowdfunding procedures, cash counts at schools, and a special review of an afterschool program. They will also receive updates from the Inspector General, review contract and procurement activities, and hear investigative reports. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comments.

• Audit of Travel Expenses at Selected Departments
• Audit of Procedures for Fundraising Through Crowdfunding Platforms
• FY21 Unannounced Cash Counts at Three Sample Schools
• Special Review of Christa McAuliffe Middle School's Afterschool Program
• Procurement Review: Design Services for Sunset Palms Middle School (RFP No. 20C-009R)

Advisory Committees

The Construction Oversight Review Committee (CORC) of the School District of Palm Beach County is meeting to review construction and purchasing items, discuss policy changes, and handle routine administrative matters. The agenda includes reviewing consent agenda items, discussing in-progress work, and considering proposed changes to policies on retainage and contingency funds.

• Review of proposed changes to Policy 7.23 (Retainage withheld) and 7.225 (Contingency funds)
• Discussion of construction contracts including CMAR for Banyan Creek ES, Lake Worth HS, Hammock Pointe ES, JC Mitchell ES, Christa McAuliffe MS, Lake Park ES, Limestone Creek ES, Olympic Heights Com. HS, A.W. Dreyfoos SOA, and design for Melaleuca ES
• In-progress FCA work update with photos and data
• Follow-up on change orders for Northmore ES, Spanish River HS, and Del Prado ES
• Approval of minutes from March 22, 2021 meeting

Advisory Committees

The Budget Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the FY22 budget development update and to approve the minutes from the February 4, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes public comment and scheduling of future meetings.

• Approve minutes from February 4, 2021 meeting
• Discussion: FY22 Budget Development Update

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding its third equity workshop to discuss and reach consensus on revising the district's mission and vision statements, incorporating equity as a central tenet ahead of the next strategic plan. The workshop includes a review of a draft equity statement from a prior session and is open to the public. The agenda is primarily a discussion item, with a procedural adjournment at the end.

• Discussion on revising mission and vision statements to emphasize equity
• Review of draft equity statement from March 31 workshop
• Workshop facilitated by Equity Consultant Mary Fertakis
• Public comment sign-up by noon on meeting day

Advisory Committees

The Academic Advisory Committee (AAC) is meeting to approve minutes from prior sessions, receive an update from the Chief Academic Officer, and discuss instructional topics including the Student Academic Support Plan (Summer Academies) and the Re-engagement of Students Initiative. The agenda is largely procedural and informational, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of minutes from September, October, January, February, and March meetings
• Update from the Chief Academic Officer
• Presentation on Student Academic Support Plan, including Summer Academies
• Discussion of Re-engagement of Students Initiative

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special meeting to approve minutes from prior sessions, adopt a consent agenda including personnel changes and policy updates, and consider new business items. The board approved a new electronic device take-home policy and proclaimed Holocaust Days of Remembrance.

• Approved personnel agenda with 8 transactions totaling $124,714
• Adopted Policy 8.13 Dropout Prevention/Alternative Education/Juvenile Justice/Youth Services Program
• Approved development of new Policy 8.124 Electronic Device Take Home Policy
• Proclaimed April 4-11, 2021 as Holocaust Days of Remembrance
• Posthumously recognized Lillian Alice Pon Gaines

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to discuss updates to the Choice Programs Procedures Manual, review the strategic plan and equity statement timeline, and receive an overview of the FY22 budget process and federal ESSER funds. The meeting is informational and discussion-focused, with no votes taken on these items.

• Choice Policy 5.016 updates: presentation on Choice Programs Procedures Manual, including application criteria, lottery process, and transportation
• Strategic Plan Workshop 3: update on stakeholder feedback survey and proposed timeline for vetting equity statement
• FY22 Budget Workshop: overview of state revenue forecast, budget development, and federal ESSER funds including American Rescue Plan
• Budget adoption scheduled for September 14, 2021

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special meeting to consider the expulsion of a student. The board voted unanimously to expel student 20/21-X-001 from the regular public school program from November 19, 2020 through August 1, 2021, for posting a threat of mass shooting on social media in violation of School Board Policy 5.1814. The meeting was open to the public, with speakers heard in closed session and voting in public.

• Expulsion of Student 20/21-X-001 for posting a mass shooting threat on social media on November 19, 2020, in violation of School Board Policy 5.1814
• Expulsion effective from November 19, 2020 through August 1, 2021
• Motion to expel passed unanimously (7-0)

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is conducting an Equity Workshop to create a draft definition of equity. This session aims to reach a consensus on the definition and identify key stakeholders for future community input.

• Discussion of Equity Workshop 2: Equity Working Definition
• Identification of stakeholders to provide input on the draft definition
• Future incorporation of the finalized definition into Equity Policy 1.041

Advisory Committees

This meeting of the School District of Palm Beach County Audit Committee was cancelled. The agenda, which would have included approval of minutes, an Inspector General update, audit reports, and contract reviews, will not take place as scheduled.

• Cancelled meeting originally scheduled for March 26, 2021, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
• Agenda included approval of November 20, 2020 minutes
• Audit of travel expenses at selected departments
• Audit of crowdfunding procedures
• FY21 unannounced cash counts at three sample schools

Advisory Committees

The School District of Palm Beach County's Diversity and Equity Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business on metrics, receive updates from subcommittees and the assistant superintendent, and consider items for the next meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of hybrid meeting and voting
• Approval of October and November minutes
• Update from Assistant Superintendent of Professional Growth
• Unfinished business on metrics
• Items to consider for next meeting

Advisory Committees

The Construction Oversight Review Committee (CORC) will meet to review consent agenda items, including facilities construction and purchasing contracts, and discuss in-progress work updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with several items deferred to April, including PPE scoring and policy reviews.

• Review of facilities construction items including Cypress Trails, Citrus Cove, and Suncoast HS
• Review of purchasing contracts for design services at multiple schools
• Discussion on PPE scoring time limit (deferred to April)
• Review of proposed changes to Policies 7.23 (retainage) and 7.225 (contingency funds) (deferred to April)
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is conducting an Equity Workshop to analyze why inequities exist in the district. This session serves as the first of several workshops intended to inform the development of the District's next strategic plan.

• Equity Workshop 1: Root Cause Analysis led by Mary Fertakis
• Discussion on analyzing critical data points regarding school inequities

Advisory Committees

The Academic Advisory Committee (AAC) is meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings, receive an update from the Chief Academic Officer, and discuss the FY16-21 Strategic Plan status and the Re-engagement of Students Initiative. This is an advisory body that reports to the School Board and Superintendent.

• Approval of minutes from September, October, January, and February meetings
• Update from the Chief Academic Officer
• FY16-21 Strategic Plan Status Update presentation
• Re-engagement of Students Initiative presentation

Advisory Committees

The March 5, 2021 meeting of the Independent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee (ISSOC) was cancelled. The agenda included items for approval (sales tax update, financial reports, project budget reports, proposed plan modifications) and discussion (School Board workshop from 3/3/2021), but no decisions were made.

• Meeting cancelled
• Sales Tax Update as of 12/31/2021 (agenda item)
• Sales Tax Financial Reports and Project Budget Reports (attachments)
• Proposed Plan Modifications (PPM 89)
• Future meeting dates: April 30, August 27, November 5, 2021

Advisory Committees

This meeting of the Independent Referendum Oversight Committee (IROC) was cancelled. The agenda included approval of October 2020 minutes and a report on referendum revenue and expenditures through December 31, 2020, but no decisions were made because the meeting did not occur.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of October 29, 2020 minutes (action item)
• Revenue and expenditures through December 31, 2020 (action item)
• Projected FY21 referendum revenue: $213,056,029
• Projected FY21 total referendum expenditures: $213,063,880

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a special meeting to approve minutes from prior sessions, ratify an advisory committee, amend the General Counsel's contract, and decide on personnel disciplinary actions. The agenda includes three employee terminations and one suspension/demotion, all recommended by the Superintendent.

• Approve minutes from Oct 7, Oct 21, and Nov 2, 2020 meetings
• Ratify membership list of District Diversity and Equity Committee
• Amend General Counsel contract to align evaluation with fiscal year
• Terminate Felicia Hardnett effective March 26, 2021
• Terminate Jason Wasloff effective March 26, 2021

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The Palm Beach School Board Leasing Corp is meeting to elect officers and approve the issuance of up to $148 million in Certificates of Participation (COPs) to fund construction of three school projects. The board approved the officer slate and the bond resolution, with all members voting in favor.

• Approved slate of officers: Frank A. Barbieri Jr. as President, Karen Brill as Vice President, Donald E. Fennoy II as Secretary, Michael J. Burke as Assistant Secretary, Leanne Evans as Treasurer
• Authorized issuance of COP series 2021A (tax-exempt, up to $136 million) for Lake Worth Area HS and Boca Raton Area ES
• Authorized issuance of COP series 2021B (taxable, up to $12 million) for Delray Full Service project
• Estimated net interest rate of 3.26% and issuance costs not to exceed $1.27 million
• Both transactions mature no later than 8/1/2040

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to discuss and receive information on several items: a proposed policy governing student take-home electronic devices, an update on the Capital Plan and 2016 Sales Tax program, and a review of the 2016-2021 Strategic Plan. The board will also begin developing the next strategic plan, with a working session to gather board members' reflections. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of Policy 8.124 Electronic Device Take Home Policy
• Update on Capital Plan and 2016 Sales Tax program
• Review of 2016-2021 5-Year Strategic Plan
• Strategic Plan Workshop 2 for developing next plan
• Motion to adjourn (passed)

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County is meeting in a closed attorney/client session to discuss the pending litigation Academy for Positive Learning, Inc. v. School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida (Case No. 4D19-2816) at the Fourth District Court of Appeal. The meeting opens and closes in public, but the session itself is closed. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed attorney/client session on litigation with Academy for Positive Learning, Inc.
• Case No. 4D19-2816, Fourth District Court of Appeal

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This is a closed, non-public risk management session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, the closed discussion, and adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed risk management session (not open to the public)
• Call to order and attendance
• Motion to adjourn

Advisory Committees

This meeting of the School District of Palm Beach County Audit Committee was cancelled. The agenda included items that would have been discussed, such as approval of minutes, an Inspector General update, audit reports, and investigative reports, but no decisions were made.

• Cancelled meeting
• Audit of Procedures for Fundraising Through Crowdfunding Platforms
• Audit of Travel Expenses at Selected Departments
• Contract/Procurement Activities - Quarterly Report for December 31, 2020
• Procurement Review: Design Services for Sunset Palms Middle School (RFP No. 20C-009R)

Advisory Committees

The DDEC Subcommittee on Business Diversity and Equity is meeting to gather feedback from small, minority, and women-owned businesses on the school district's SBE and M/WBE programs. The meeting includes public comments and new business, with the next meeting date to be announced.

• Feedback from small, minority, and women-owned businesses on SBE and M/WBE programs
• Public comments accepted via chat or comment card
• Next meeting date to be determined

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This is a closed, non-public risk management session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, the closed discussion, and adjournment. No public business or decisions are listed.

• Closed risk management session (not open to the public)
• Call to order and attendance
• Motion to adjourn

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a closed attorney/client session to discuss litigation against Tecta America South Florida, Inc. and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. The meeting is not open to the public and is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms. The only action item is a motion to adjourn.

• Closed attorney/client session re SBPBC v. Tecta America South Florida, Inc. and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
• Case No: 2019-CA-001253XXXXMB, Palm Beach County Circuit Court, Judge Jamie Goodman
• Meeting at 3:30 p.m. in Thurber Conference Rooms
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving a memorandum of understanding with the Florida Division of Emergency Management to use Anquan Boldin Stadium at Pahokee High School as a COVID-19 vaccination site. The board will also consider budget amendments, contract amendments with Florida Virtual School, and a grant for career programs. Several items were added or withdrawn from the agenda.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Department of Emergency Management for COVID-19 vaccinations at Anquan Boldin Stadium, Pahokee High School
• Budget amendments for December 2020, including $187,877 net increase in federal grants and $6,000 rental revenue from Riviera Beach Community Church
• Amendment 2 to Florida Virtual School contract (no additional cost; original $600,000/year)
• Amendment 3 to Florida Virtual School contract adding COVID-19 Student Support Project
• Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant from FL DOE, up to $236,745 for electrical pre-apprenticeship at North Tech

Advisory Committees

The Construction Oversight Review Committee (CORC) of the School District of Palm Beach County is meeting to review consent agenda items related to facilities construction and purchasing, including several school modernization projects. The committee will also discuss in-progress work updates, consider policy changes (deferred to March), and hold elections for Chair and Vice-Chair. Several items, including PPE scoring and policy reviews, are deferred to a later meeting.

• Review of facilities construction items including Verde Modernization, Jupiter HS, and Whispering Pines projects
• Review of purchasing items including CMAR contracts for Grove Park ES, Santaluces Com. HS, William T. Dwyer HS, Highland ES, Liberty Park ES, Glades Central Com. HS, and West Technical Education Center
• Discussion of proposed changes to Policies 7.23 (Retainage withheld) and 7.225 (Contingency funds) - deferred to March
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Vote on allowing members to attend virtually

Advisory Committees

The Academic Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda, approve minutes from prior meetings, and receive an update from the Chief Academic Officer. The committee will also hear a PTA presentation titled "From Reports to Results" and an update on the Student Academic Support Plan. These are discussion and information items, not final decisions.

• Approval of September, October, and January meeting minutes
• Update from the Chief Academic Officer
• PTA presentation: "From Reports to Results"
• Student Academic Support Plan update

Advisory Committees

The School District of Palm Beach County Finance Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from October 30, 2020, hear public comment, and consider several financial items. These include quarterly investment reports for December 2020, a proposed 2021A Certificate of Participation (COP) issue, reimbursement agreements, and proposed contract extensions. The meeting also schedules future meetings for 2021.

• Quarterly Investment Reports (12/2020) for approval
• Proposed 2021A COP Issue
• Reimbursement Agreements
• Proposed Contract Extensions
• Future meetings scheduled for 2021

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special meeting to review and approve several items, including a revised Inspector General policy and a consent agenda covering personnel, mutual aid, and other agreements. The board also added items for collective bargaining raises and school calendars, and withdrew a calendar item for 2022-2023.

• Approved development of revised Policy 1.092 Inspector General, with amendments to reporting requirements
• Approved consent agenda including personnel transactions with net financial impact of $128,361
• Approved mutual aid agreement with Palm Beach County law enforcement agencies, valid until January 31, 2025
• Approved Amendment 1 to Harvard Proving Ground collaboration, extending through August 31, 2021
• Added items for AESOP collective bargaining raises and 2021-2022 school calendar; withdrew 2022-2023 calendar

Advisory Committees

This meeting of the Diversity and Equity Committee has been cancelled. The agenda included routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, updates, and committee discussions, but no decisions will be made.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of October and November minutes (cancelled)
• Update from Assistant Superintendent of Professional Growth (cancelled)
• Presentation from Chief of Human Resources (cancelled)
• Discussion of unfinished business on metrics (cancelled)

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board will hold a strategic plan workshop to review the timeline and draft community engagement plans. The meeting is open to the public, and the board will also take attendance and adjourn.

• Strategic Plan Workshop: review timeline and draft community engagement plans
• Contact: Ed Tierney, Chief of Staff; Kathleen Villavicencio, Specialist
• Strategic themes include instruction, school climate, talent development, high-performance culture
• Long-term outcomes: reading by 3rd grade, high school readiness, graduation rate, post-graduate success

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a closed risk management session, which is not open to the public. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, the closed discussion, and a motion to adjourn. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Closed risk management session at 3 p.m. in Thurber Conference Rooms
• Session not open to the public
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County is meeting to approve the agenda, which includes several consent agenda items: budget amendments for November 2020, renaming the Adult Education Center to Chuck Shaw Technical Education Center, and various contracts and construction change orders. The board also added items for collective bargaining agreement modifications and revised salary schedules for administrators and non-bargaining unit employees, citing the need for timely processing of raises.

• Budget amendments for November 2020, including increases of $2,515,706 (Other Federal Programs) and $1,741,104 (Other Cares Act Relief)
• Renaming Adult Education Center to Chuck Shaw Technical Education Center (cost not to exceed $3,000)
• Agreement amendment with Florida Atlantic University for Health Science Education clinical requirements (cost not to exceed $10,000)
• Grant from Education Foundation of Palm Beach County for Healthcare Innovation Project ($38,800)
• Construction change orders: Jupiter High School parking expansion credit ($25,370.68) and Limestone Creek Elementary lighting upgrades credit ($35,017.52)

Advisory Committees

The DDEC Subcommittee on Business Diversity and Equity is meeting to discuss using the diversity of proposing firms' staff as an evaluation criterion for selecting construction managers and related services. They will also consider how to gather feedback from M/WBE and SBE vendors during COVID-19. The meeting includes public comments and routine procedural items.

• Discussion on using proposing firms' staff diversity as an evaluation criterion for selection
• Review of procedures for selection of CM, CMR, and PM services (pilot program)
• Discussion on obtaining feedback from M/WBE and SBE vendors considering COVID-19
• Public comments period

Advisory Committees

The Construction Oversight Review Committee (CORC) of the School District of Palm Beach County is meeting to review consent agenda items related to facilities construction and purchasing, including vendor performance. Several discussion items, such as PPE scoring, policy reviews, and minutes approval, are deferred until in-person meetings are more likely. The committee will also receive updates on in-progress work and select a member to present a report at the upcoming Board meeting.

• Review of consent agenda items for facilities construction and purchasing, including vendor performance
• Discussion of in-progress FCA work update with photos and data
• Deferred: PPE scoring report time limit for selection process
• Deferred: Policy reviews for 7.23 Retainage Withheld and 7.225 Contingency Funds
• Approval of previous meeting minutes (deferred)

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This special meeting of the School District of Palm Beach County Board is primarily procedural, focused on approving minutes from 15 previous meetings held between September 2 and September 30, 2020. The board also ratified advisory committee membership lists and approved a five-year initial charter contract for Covenant Arts Academy Charter, Inc. Two items were pulled from the consent agenda for separate discussion.

• Approved minutes from 15 meetings (Sept 2–30, 2020), including workshops, special meetings, and closed sessions
• Ratified membership lists for Budget Advisory Committee and Construction Oversight Review Committee
• Approved 5-year initial charter for Covenant Arts Academy Charter, Inc.
• Pulled items P2 and POL-IG1 from consent agenda

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to discuss updates to Policy 8.13 on Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education, Juvenile Justice, and Youth Services. The item is for information only, with no financial impact noted. The meeting is open to the public, and speakers can sign up in advance.

• Policy 8.13 Dropout Prevention/Alternative Education/Juvenile Justice/Youth Services Program updates
• Alternative Education Manual updates for SY21 (attached PDFs)
• Workshop immediately following Closed Session in the Board Room

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This is a closed-door risk management session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board, not open to the public. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, the closed discussion, and a motion to adjourn. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed risk management session at 2 p.m. in Thurber Conference Rooms
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

Advisory Committees

The Academic Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss instructional updates, including B.E.S.T. standards and ELA textbook adoption, and to approve meeting minutes. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial actions listed.

• Approval of September and October meeting minutes
• Update from the Chief Academic Officer
• Discussion of B.E.S.T. Standards updates
• ELA textbook adoption update
• Progress monitoring update

Advisory Committees

The Budget Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive an update on the FY22 budget development, and select a chairperson and vice chairperson. The meeting is largely procedural, with the budget update being the main substantive item.

• Approve minutes from June 29, 2020 meeting
• Discussion: FY22 Budget Development Update
• Action: Chairperson selection per Board Policy 1.09
• Action: Vice Chairperson selection per Board Policy 1.09