School District of Palm Beach County, Florida public meetings in 2022

Advisory Committees

The Advisory Boundary Committee (ABC) is meeting to review proposed attendance zone studies (WB-1 and OOO-1 through OOO-6) that could impact multiple schools, and to view conceptual renderings of West Boynton Middle School and Dr. Joaquín García High School. The committee will also approve minutes from its December 8 meeting and receive written public comment. No final decisions are listed; items are for information and discussion.

• Study WB-1: potential impact on Christa McAuliffe and Woodlands schools
• Studies OOO-1 through OOO-6: potential impact on Boynton Beach, Forest Hill, John I. Leonard, Lake Worth, Olympic Heights, Palm Beach Central, Park Vista, Santaluces, and Wellington schools
• Conceptual renderings of West Boynton Middle School
• Conceptual renderings of Dr. Joaquín García High School
• Approval of December 8, 2022 meeting minutes

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County School Board held a closed attorney/client session to discuss the lawsuit SBPBC v. JUUL Labs, Inc. The meeting was procedural, with no public decisions made, and adjourned with a motion.

• Closed session on SBPBC v. JUUL Labs, Inc., Case No. 9:19-cv-81588
• Case before Judge William H. Orrick, Northern District of California
• Meeting adjourned by motion, passed unanimously

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a closed attorney/client session to discuss the lawsuit D.P., et al. v. School Board of Palm Beach County, et al. (Case No. 9:21-cv-81099) in federal court. The meeting was procedural, with no public action taken other than adjournment.

• Closed session regarding D.P., et al. v. SBPBC et al., Case No. 9:21-cv-81099, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
• Meeting opened and closed in public; session itself closed
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board meeting on December 14, 2022, includes several items added for good cause, such as community agency agreements for out-of-school services, the FY23 legislative platform, an amendment for property and casualty insurance broker services, personnel addendum, salary actions, a collective bargaining agreement modification, and a donation agreement with the Sheriff's Office. The board also approved the agenda as presented or amended. Presentations include recognition of a media specialist, the Mary and Robert Pew Public Education Fund, a $137,951 donation for tutoring, and greeting card contest winners.

• Added item FMPF5: Second Amendment and Additional Funds for RFP 16C-001W for Property and Casualty Insurance Broker and Consultant Services
• Added item SP1: Donation Agreement between Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and the School District
• Added item LR1: 2023 Modifications to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with AESOP
• Presentation COM3: Roots and Wings donation of $137,951 for Project UpLift Reading Tutoring Program
• Consent item B1: October 2022 Budget Amendments with General Fund increase of $1,154,873

Advisory Committees

The Academic Advisory Committee (AAC) is meeting to discuss and receive information on instructional updates, including a presentation on Reading Recovery status and initiatives. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the November 14, 2022 meeting and hear an update from the Chief Academic Officer. This is a routine advisory meeting with no major decisions or fiscal impacts.

• Approval of November 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update from the Chief Academic Officer
• Presentation on Reading Recovery status and initiatives

Advisory Committees

The School District of Palm Beach County Finance Committee will meet publicly on December 9, 2022, to discuss and vote on the annual investment and debt reports for fiscal year 2022, along with a market update. The meeting is open to the public, with in-person and virtual options.

• Approval of Annual Investment Report FY 2022
• Approval of Annual Debt Report FY 2022
• Market update presentation
• Approval of minutes from October 28, 2022 meeting
• Future meeting dates scheduled for 2023

Advisory Committees

The Construction Oversight Review Committee (CORC) is meeting to review school facilities construction and purchasing items, including several proposed contracts for school renovations and architectural services. The committee will also discuss in-progress work updates, approve minutes, and handle routine administrative items like attendance and conflict-of-interest disclosures.

• Review of Facilities Construction items including Adult Ed Center Modernization and IBIS at Fulton Holland Education Center Computer Lab Expansion
• Purchasing Construction items include design contracts for Roosevelt Community MS, Inlet Grove Community HS, North Tech Ed-Riviera Beach Prep, and FCA projects at Coral Sunset ES, Loggers' Run Community MS, and Golden Grove ES
• Architectural services additional funds request (PC8 22C-037E)
• Discussion of in-progress FCA (Facility Condition Assessment) work with photos and data
• Approval of November 2022 meeting minutes

Advisory Committees

The Advisory Boundary Committee (ABC) of the School District of Palm Beach County is meeting to review proposed attendance zone studies (WB-1, 03 OOO-1, 03 OOO-2, 03 OOO-3) that could impact several schools, including Christa McAuliffe, Woodlands, Boynton Beach, Forest Hill, John I. Leonard, Lake Worth, Olympic Heights, Palm Beach Central, Park Vista, and Santaluces. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes, election of chair and vice-chair, and public comment. The meeting is informational; no final decisions are listed.

• Study WB-1: schools potentially impacted: Christa McAuliffe & Woodlands
• Study 03 OOO-1: schools potentially impacted: Boynton Beach, Forest Hill, John I. Leonard, Lake Worth, Olympic Heights, Palm Beach Central, Park Vista & Santaluces
• Study 03 OOO-2: same schools as OOO-1
• Study 03 OOO-3: Forest Hill, John I. Leonard, Olympic Heights, Palm Beach Central, Park Vista & Santaluces (Boynton Beach & Lake Worth not impacted)
• Conceptual renderings of West Boynton Middle School and Dr. Joaquín García High School

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This agenda is for a closed executive bargaining session of the Palm Beach County School Board. The meeting consists of procedural items: call to order, the closed session itself, and adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed executive bargaining session
• Procedural call to order
• Adjournment

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This agenda is for a closed risk management session of the Palm Beach County School Board, held immediately after a closed session. The meeting is closed to the public and consists of procedural items: call to order, the closed session itself, and adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed risk management session
• Held in Thurber Conference Rooms
• Immediately following closed session

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to discuss legislative priorities for the 2023 Florida Legislative Session and to review the FY24 budget development process. The board will also consider a revision to Policy 3.78 regarding dependents for health insurance coverage. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of 2023 legislative platform for Florida Legislative Session
• FY24 budget workshop: overview of state education revenue forecast and budget process
• Revision to Policy 3.78 on dependents for health insurance coverage
• Public comment sign-up by noon on meeting day via phone or email

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special meeting on December 7, 2022, to consider the expulsion of six students, each for possessing a weapon on specified dates. The board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda, which included all six expulsion recommendations, each for one calendar year. The meeting was open to the public, but speakers were heard in closed session.

• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-005 for weapon possession on September 1, 2022
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-012 for weapon possession on September 27, 2022
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-013 for weapon possession on October 3, 2022
• Expulsion of students 22/23-X-016, 22/23-X-017, and 22/23-X-019 for weapon possession on October 18, 2022
• All expulsions recommended for one calendar year from the regular public school program

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The Palm Beach County School Board is meeting for a closed cybersecurity session, immediately following other closed sessions. The agenda contains only procedural items for this session, with no public discussion or decisions listed.

• Closed cybersecurity session
• Closed session held in Thurber Conference Rooms

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a special meeting on December 7, 2022, approving a consent agenda and several action items. Key decisions included a tentative collective bargaining agreement with SEIU/FPSU providing salary increases and bonuses, and a motion to begin discussing revisions to the district's Equity Statement to comply with state law. The board also approved travel for a board member and the 5-year technology plan.

• Approved tentative SEIU/FPSU agreement with salary increases up to 4.5% and one-time bonuses ($1,500 or 3%), estimated $15M impact
• Discussed revising Equity Policy 1.041 in response to Florida Department of Education letter
• Approved Board Member Marcia Andrews' travel to Council of Great City Schools meeting, estimated $1,127.75
• Approved 5-Year Technology Plan for 2023-2027
• Approved personnel agenda with net financial impact of $272,431

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This meeting of the Palm Beach County School Board was canceled. It was scheduled as a closed executive session for bargaining and risk management, but no public business was conducted.

• Meeting canceled
• Executive session (closed) for bargaining
• Risk management session (closed)

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board will hold an amended reorganization meeting, including the ceremonial swearing-in of newly elected members. The board will vote for a new chair and vice chair, approve organization documents, and review committee assignments for 2023.

• Vote for School Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Approve organization documents per Florida Statute 1001.371
• Approve School Board Committee Assignments for 2023
• Appoint Stormet Norem as Business Community Representative to the Value Adjustment Board

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a regular meeting on November 30, 2022. The board will approve minutes from prior meetings, consider budget amendments, and recognize a grant from the Village of Wellington. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being routine approvals.

• Approval of minutes from October 19 and November 2, 2022 meetings
• September 2022 budget amendments: Capital Projects Fund increase of $2,853,695, Special Revenue Fund - Other Federal Programs increase of $21,479,590, ESSER increase of $3,008,146
• Recognition of $400,000 grant from Village of Wellington to 11 schools ($36,363 each)
• Posthumous Proclamation for Dr. Bernard Kimmel (withdrawn by Superintendent)
• Policy 1.0971 District Diversity and Equity Committee - Development (withdrawn by Superintendent)

Advisory Committees

The Construction Oversight Review Committee (CORC) of the School District of Palm Beach County is holding a routine meeting. The agenda includes standard items like approving the agenda and minutes, public comments, and staff updates. The committee will review items pulled from the consent agenda, including facilities construction and purchasing construction, and discuss vendor performance. No new discussion items are listed.

• Review of facilities construction and purchasing construction items from the consent agenda
• Discussion of vendor performance for construction projects
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Conflict of interest statement and lobbyist disclosure to be read into the minutes
• Selection of a member to present a monthly report at the upcoming Board meeting

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a special reorganization meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, approve the 2023 regular meeting schedule, and authorize filing organizational documents with the Florida Department of Education. All actions passed unanimously.

• Elected School Board Chair and Vice Chair by unanimous vote
• Approved 2023 regular meeting dates, changing June 21 to June 14
• Authorized Chair and Superintendent to execute and file organizational documents with Florida DOE

Advisory Committees

The Audit Committee is meeting to review audit reports, including a purchasing card (P-Card) expenditure audit for selected departments, an update on the FY2022 internal funds audit, and a contract review for program management support services. They will also hear a presentation from RSM on the FY22 audit and receive an investigative report for information. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Audit of Purchasing Card (P-Card) Expenditures for Selected Departments
• FY2022 Update of Internal Funds Audit as of November 11, 2022
• Contract Review - Program Management Support Services - Project Reconciliations
• RSM FY22 Audit Presentation and ACFR 2022 draft
• Investigative report IG 23-0001-I on William T. Dwyer Community High School fundraising

Advisory Committees

The Independent Referendum Oversight Committee (IROC) will meet to approve minutes, review revenue and expenditures for the referendum through September 30, 2022, and approve its annual report to the School Board. The committee is also scheduled to receive public comment.

• Approval of August 26, 2022 minutes
• Revenue received and expenditures incurred through September 30, 2022 (FY23 first quarter)
• FY23 projected revenue: $280,952,674
• FY23 projected total referendum expenditures: $280,952,674
• Approval of IROC Report to the Board (annual report)

Advisory Committees

The Independent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee (ISSOC) is meeting to review sales tax financial reports and project budget reports as of September 30, 2022, and to consider approving them. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, public comment, and discussion of future meeting dates. This is a routine oversight meeting focused on monitoring the use of sales tax funds.

• Review of Sales Tax Financial Summary as of 09/30/2022
• Review of Project Budget Report as of 09/30/2022
• Approval of minutes from September 20, 2022 meeting
• Public comment accepted at meeting or in writing
• Meeting held in person at Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center, 3300 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach

Advisory Committees

The District Diversity and Equity Committee will meet to approve October minutes, hear public comments, receive an update from Chief of Equity and Wellness Keith Oswald, and get a report from the Subcommittee on District Trainings. They will also discuss unfinished business, including a draft presentation of DDEC Policy 1.0971 for the School Board, and plan future agenda topics such as a bullying presentation.

• Approval of October 27, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update from Chief of Equity & Wellness Keith Oswald
• Update from Subcommittee on District Trainings
• Discussion of DDEC Policy 1.0971 draft for School Board update
• Future agenda: Presentation on Bullying (60 minutes) by Diane Wyatt and Diomedis Ramos Cruse

Advisory Committees

The District Diversity and Equity Subcommittee will meet to review October minutes, hear public comment, and discuss the direction of the subcommittee and the areas it provides feedback on. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed.

• Review and approval of October minutes
• Public comment (2-minute limit per speaker)
• Discussion and decision on direction of subcommittee
• Discussion and decision on areas subcommittee provides feedback

Advisory Committees

The Academic Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the October 10, 2022 minutes, receive an update from the Chief Academic Officer, and discuss instructional topics including course acceleration and master board analysis. The meeting is advisory, with no fiscal impact or budgeted items on the agenda.

• Approval of October 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update from the Chief Academic Officer
• Discussion of course acceleration (old business)
• Discussion of master board analysis (old business)
• Instructional update and presentation

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This agenda is for a closed risk management session of the Palm Beach County School Board. The session is closed to the public and contains only procedural items: call to order, the closed session itself, and adjournment. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

• Closed risk management session
• Held in Thurber Conference Rooms
• Immediately following closed session

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The Palm Beach County School Board Leasing Corp is holding a special meeting to consider authorizing the issuance of Certificates of Participation (COPs) Series 2023A and B, totaling up to $225 million, to fund construction projects. The board approved the resolution, with five members voting in favor and one absent. The funds will finance modernization and expansion projects at six schools, with costs of issuance not to exceed $1.94 million.

• Authorizes issuance of up to $225 million in Certificates of Participation (2023A and B)
• Funds construction for North Tech/Riviera Beach Prep, Pine Grove ES, Roosevelt Full Service, Timber Trace, West Riviera ES, and Wynnebrook ES
• Tax-exempt 2023A (up to $200M) for five projects; taxable 2023B (up to $25M) for Roosevelt Full Service
• Debt matures no later than 8/1/2048; issuance costs capped at $1.94 million
• Underwriters: B of A Securities (Senior), J.P. Morgan (Co-Senior), with RBC, Siebert Williams Shank, and Stifel as Co-Underwriters

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a special meeting to approve several routine items, including minutes, a charter school renewal, and personnel changes. The most consequential item is authorizing up to $225 million in Certificates of Participation to fund six school modernization and expansion projects. The board will also vote on a name for a new high school.

• Authorize up to $225 million in Certificates of Participation (Series 2023A and B) for six school projects, including North Tech/Riviera Beach Prep, Pine Grove ES, Roosevelt Full Service, Timber Trace, West Riviera ES, and Wynnebrook ES
• Approve 10-year renewal charter contract for Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy (aka Northstar), with annual financial impact of $3,025,239
• Approve charter amendment for Imagine Schools Chancellor Campus to add Career and Technical Education courses in grades 4-8
• Approve naming of new High School "OOO" with top recommendation Dr. Joaquín García High School
• Approve personnel agenda with 23 transactions, net financial impact of $443,947

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to discuss revisions to several health-related policies for students, including medication administration, blood glucose monitoring, and head lice control, as well as a policy on employee communicable diseases. They will also review changes to the student education records policy, which has an estimated financial impact of $175,476 for two new IT positions, and an overview of the 2023-2027 technology plan. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.

• Workshop on student health policies: Policy 5.32 (illness/accident), 5.321 (medication), 5.3212 (blood glucose), 5.324 (life-threatening conditions), 5.325 (head lice)
• Revision of Policy 3.82 on employee communicable diseases, including a title change to 'Control of Communicable Diseases Among Employees'
• Policy 5.50 Student Education Records revision with $175,476 estimated cost for two IT positions
• Presentation of the 5-Year Technology Plan 2023-2027

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a special meeting to consider expelling 10 students for one calendar year each. The recommended expulsions are for incidents involving posting or transmitting threats of mass shooting or terrorism, or possession of a weapon, occurring between August and September 2022. The board will vote on the consent agenda containing these expulsion recommendations.

• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-001 for posting/transmitting a threat of mass shooting or terrorism on Aug 18, 2022
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-002 for possession of a weapon on Aug 22, 2022
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-003 for posting/transmitting a threat of mass shooting or terrorism on Aug 25, 2022
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-004 for possession of a weapon on Aug 30, 2022
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-008 for possession of a weapon on Sep 7, 2022

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County School Board convened a closed attorney/client session to discuss the case J.P. v. SBPBC, a student expulsion matter. The board then voted unanimously to adjourn. No public decisions were made.

• Closed session on J.P. v. Palm Beach County School Board, DOAH Case No. 22-2699E
• Case before Administrative Law Judge Todd P. Resavage
• All seven board members and Superintendent Michael Burke attended
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Advisory Committees

The School District of Palm Beach County Finance Committee will meet publicly on October 28, 2022, to approve the agenda and minutes, hear public comment, and consider several financial items. These include quarterly investment reports, a review of the 2022B COP issue and a proposed 2023A COP issue, and a proposed one-year extension of underwriter contracts. The meeting is open to the public and will be recorded.

• Quarterly Investment Reports (9/30/2022)
• Review of 2022B COP Issue and Proposed 2023A COP Issue
• Proposed 1-year extension of Underwriters Contracts
• Approval of minutes from August 5, 2022
• Future meeting scheduled for Friday, December 9, 2022

Advisory Committees

The District Diversity and Equity Subcommittee will meet to review August minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates on trainings and safe schools. Members will discuss and potentially adopt a rubric, choose future trainings, and discuss a follow-up process for recommendations.

• Review of August minutes
• Public comment limited to 2 minutes per speaker
• Update on Jason Foundation and School Police trainings
• Update on Safe Schools
• Discussion and adoption of rubric update

Advisory Committees

The District Diversity and Equity Committee is meeting to discuss updates from the Chief of Equity and Wellness, subcommittee training updates, and unfinished business including policy recommendations for the School Board. They will also review student data results and discuss Sunshine and Public Records laws. The meeting is open for public comment.

• Update from Chief of Equity & Wellness, Keith Oswald
• Update from Subcommittee on District Trainings
• Recommendations of the DDEC Policy presentation for the School Board update
• Student Data Results presented by Dr. Adam Miller and Paul Houchens
• Review Committee Sunshine and Public Records Laws

Advisory Committees

The Audit Committee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, receive an update from the Inspector General, and be introduced to the new Chief of Police. The committee will review the FY2022 internal funds audit as of October 14, 2022, and the quarterly contract and procurement report for September 30, 2022. It will also be briefed on three investigative reports concerning unaccounted funds, misuse of district vehicles, and an incident at Forest Hill Community High School.

• FY2022 Update of Internal Funds Audit as of October 14, 2022
• Contract & Procurement Activities Quarterly Report - September 30, 2022
• Investigative report 22-0012-I: Unaccounted Funds
• Investigative report 22-0006-I: Misuse of District Vehicles
• Investigative report 22-0011-I: Forest Hill Community High School

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This agenda is for a closed risk management session of the Palm Beach County School Board. The meeting is procedural and closed to the public, with no public discussion or decisions listed.

• Closed risk management session
• No public agenda items

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a closed attorney-client session to discuss the ongoing litigation L.K. v. SBPBC (DOAH Case No. 21-2627E). The meeting opens and closes in public, but the session itself is closed. No decisions or public actions are scheduled beyond the procedural call to order and adjournment.

• Closed attorney-client session re: L.K. v. SBPBC, DOAH Case No. 21-2627E
• Administrative Law Judge Jessica E. Varn presiding
• All board members and legal counsel listed in attendance

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to discuss two policy items: a new Policy 3.77 on remote work and revisions to Policy 7.134 encouraging large schools to subdivide into schools-within-a-school. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only. The agenda also includes procedural items like call to order and adjournment.

• Discussion of new Policy 3.77 Remote Work
• Discussion of revisions to Policy 7.134 Encouraging Large Schools to Subdivide into Schools-Within-a-School
• Workshop open to public with sign-up for speakers

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is meeting to approve minutes from prior closed sessions and a workshop, add items for good cause (including a domestic violence awareness proclamation), and act on a consent agenda. Key consent items include a $758,599 grant for K-12 financial literacy, a joint partnership with Palm Beach State College, and annual Head Start reports. The board also pulled two items from the consent agenda for separate discussion.

• Approve $758,599 Personal Financial Literacy K-12 Grant from Pew Public Education Fund and Stiles Nicholson Foundation
• Approve Palm Beach State College Joint Partnership Agreement effective October 1, 2022
• Approve FY22 Equitable Sharing Agreement for School District Police, not to exceed $20,000
• Approve minutes from September 21, 2022 closed sessions and workshop
• Add Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation and Personnel Addendum to agenda

Advisory Committees

The Construction Oversight Review Committee (CORC) of the School District of Palm Beach County is meeting to review construction and purchasing items, including change orders and a construction manager at-risk contract for Timber Trace Elementary School. The committee will also receive updates on in-progress facility work and discuss agenda items to recommend to the Board.

• Review of Bak Middle School of the Arts Change Order #3
• Review of Pioneer Park Elementary School renovations and repairs
• Review of CMAR contract for Timber Trace Elementary School core expansion
• Discussion of in-progress FCA (Facility Condition Assessment) work with photos and data
• Approval of September 2022 meeting minutes

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to review findings from the Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool (FSSAT), which assessed all public schools. The board voted unanimously to accept the findings and authorize the district to implement recommended safety improvements. The meeting was held in accordance with SB7030 and included a presentation by the District School Safety Specialist.

• Presentation of FSSAT Findings Summary
• Board accepted FSSAT findings and authorized implementation of recommendations
• Motion passed unanimously (6 yea votes)
• Contact: Sarah J. Mooney, Chief of Police
• No financial impact reported

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County is convening a closed attorney/client session to discuss the pending litigation Mark Black v. The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida (Case No. 2021CA007442XXXXMB/AE). The meeting is scheduled to open and close in public, but the session itself is closed. The agenda includes only this legal discussion and a motion to adjourn.

• Closed attorney/client session re: Mark Black v. SBPBC, Case No. 2021CA007442XXXXMB/AE
• Case before Honorable Bradley Harper, Palm Beach County Circuit Court
• Attendance by all seven board members, Superintendent, and General Counsel
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to discuss the continuation of the Fall Instructional Review and to review proposed changes to several policies, including school security, field trips, student progression, home education, and the District Diversity and Equity Committee. These are discussion items, not final votes, and no financial impact is noted for most items.

• Continuation of Fall Instructional Review presentation
• New Policy 2.3817 on School Campus and District Facility Security
• Policy 2.40 Field Trips revisions to align with state rule 6A-10.085
• Policy 8.01 Promotion, Placement, Graduation - Student Progression Plans
• Policy 8.14 Home Education Program revisions

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a special meeting to consider consent agenda items, including approving a revised organizational chart, a charter school name change, personnel transactions, and the development of revised policies on library materials and instructional materials. The board will also vote on consultant agreements, including one with TNTP, Inc. for ELA curriculum support.

• Approve revised District organizational chart and Statement of Organization, effective Oct 13, 2022
• Approve name change of Gulfstream Goodwill Transition to Life Academy to Career Academy of the Palm Beaches
• Approve list of Out-of-Field/Out-of-Compliance Teachers for Survey 2, FY23
• Approve Personnel Agenda with 16 transactions, net financial impact $205,592
• Approve development of revised Policy 8.12 (Library Media Materials) and Policy 8.1205 (Objection Procedures)

Advisory Committees

The Academic Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates from the Chief Academic Officer, review fall instructional progress, and follow up on legislative changes. The committee will also vote on approving the minutes from the September 12, 2022 meeting. This is an advisory body that reports to the School Board and Superintendent.

• Approval of September 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update from the Chief Academic Officer
• Follow-up discussion on legislative updates and implementation
• Fall instructional review

Advisory Committees

This meeting of the District Diversity and Equity Subcommittee was canceled. The agenda included items such as reviewing August minutes, public comment, updates on trainings and safe schools, a rubric update, and discussion of future trainings and follow-up processes, but none of these will be addressed.

• Meeting canceled for September 29, 2022, at 8:30 AM in the Board Room
• Agenda included review of August minutes
• Planned updates on Jason Foundation and School Police trainings
• Planned update on Safe Schools
• Discussion and adoption of rubric update was scheduled

Advisory Committees

This meeting of the District Diversity and Equity Committee was canceled. The agenda included routine items such as call to order, approval of minutes, public comment, updates from the Chief of Equity and Wellness and a subcommittee, unfinished business, and new business. No decisions were made.

• Meeting canceled
• Update from Chief of Equity & Wellness (Keith Oswald)
• Update from Subcommittee on District Trainings
• Student Data Results presentation
• Future agenda topics for October

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This meeting was canceled. The agenda originally included a closed executive session for bargaining, but it was canceled. The remaining items are procedural: call to order and adjournment.

• Canceled executive session bargaining (closed session)

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County board is meeting in a closed session to discuss a security system plan. The agenda contains only the call to order, the closed session, and adjournment, with no public discussion or action items.

• Closed session for security system plan
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board will hold a workshop to receive a presentation on the Fall Instructional Review for the 2022-2023 school year. The review covers student achievement and instructional effectiveness. No financial impact is noted. The meeting is open to the public.

• Fall Instructional Review presentation for School Year 2022-2023
• No financial impact to the District
• Presentation by Deputy Superintendent Edward Tierney and Chief Academic Officer Glenda Sheffield

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County is meeting to approve minutes from prior sessions, including closed attorney/client and bargaining sessions, and to consider items added to the agenda, notably a collective bargaining agreement with the Classroom Teachers Association and a personnel addendum. The board will also hear reports from committees and student government, and address consent agenda items such as cooperative agreements for special education services.

• 2022-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association (added item)
• Posthumous Proclamation for Floyd Andrews (added item)
• Cooperative Agreement with Katz Hillel Day School of Boca Raton, Inc. (Sept 22, 2022 - June 30, 2025)
• Cooperative Agreement with Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Inc. (Sept 22, 2022 - June 30, 2024, $1.6 million IDEA grant)
• Ratify membership lists for Board Advisory Committees

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This meeting is a closed risk management session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board. The board convened and then adjourned without any public discussion or action items. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, the closed session, and a motion to adjourn.

• Closed risk management session
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County School Board is meeting in a closed attorney/client session to discuss the pending case L.K. v. Palm Beach County School Board (DOAH Case No. 21-2627E). The meeting opens and closes in public, but the substantive discussion is closed to the public. The agenda includes only this closed session and a procedural motion to adjourn.

• Closed attorney/client session regarding L.K. v. Palm Beach County School Board, DOAH Case No. 21-2627E
• Administrative Law Judge Jessica E. Varn assigned to the case
• All seven board members and Superintendent Michael Burke in attendance
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Advisory Committees

The Independent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee (ISSOC) will meet to review sales tax financial reports, project budget reports, and proposed plan modifications 132-148. They will also elect officers for FY 2023 and discuss future meeting dates. Public comment is accepted at the meeting or in writing.

• Sales Tax Update as of 06/30/2022 with financial and project budget reports
• Proposed Plan Modifications 132-148 for approval
• Election of Officers for FY 2023
• Discussion of three possible November 2022 meeting dates

Advisory Committees

The School District of Palm Beach County's Audit Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive an update from the Inspector General. The committee will review the proposed OIG work plan for FY2022-23, audit reports on school bus safety devices and temporary worker payroll, and an update on internal funds audits. They will also discuss the RSM FY2022 audit plan and communication letter.

• Approval of July 14, 2022 minutes
• FY2022-23 OIG Proposed Work Plan
• Follow-up of September 27, 2021 unannounced onsite observations of school bus safety devices
• Audit of payroll for temporary workers
• FY2022 update of internal funds audit as of September 9, 2022

Advisory Committees

The Construction Oversight Review Committee (CORC) will meet to review facilities construction and purchasing items, including vendor performance and specific projects. The agenda includes consent agenda items, discussion of in-progress work, and routine administrative matters. No final decisions are expected; the committee's role is advisory.

• Review of West Tech Academy Campus Modifications
• Review of Santaluces High School Renovation Project
• Discussion of structural engineering services contract renewal (21C-008E)
• Discussion of design and CMAR services for Historic Roosevelt FSC modernization (22C-040S, 22C-041S)
• Approval of August 2022 meeting minutes

Advisory Committees

The Academic Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda, approve the minutes from the August 15 meeting, receive an update from the Chief Academic Officer, and discuss dual language programming. This is a routine advisory meeting with no final decisions expected.

• Approval of August 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update from the Chief Academic Officer
• Discussion of dual language programming

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County School Board met in a closed attorney/client session to discuss the lawsuit Stephanie Montoya a.k.a. Stephanie Gerus v. The School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 9:21-cv-80809-AMC). The meeting was procedural, with no public action taken other than adjournment.

• Closed attorney/client session regarding lawsuit Stephanie Montoya a.k.a. Stephanie Gerus v. SBPBC, Case No. 9:21-cv-80809-AMC, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board held a special meeting to consider the expulsion of a student. The board voted to expel student 21/22-X-027 from the regular public school program for one calendar year due to possession of a weapon (meat cleaver) on February 2, 2022. The vote was 5-2, with members Alexandria Ayala and Debra Robinson voting against.

• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-027 for one year for weapon possession
• Vote: 5 yea, 2 nay (Ayala, Robinson opposed)

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County held its final budget adoption meeting, where it approved a resolution levying a total millage rate of 6.519 mills for fiscal year 2023, raising $1,797,821,227 in local revenue. The board also adopted the final District Summary Budget of $4,969,108,149 for all funds. Both items passed unanimously.

• Adopted resolution levying 6.519 mills, raising $1,797,821,227 in local revenue for FY 2023
• Approved FY 2023 District Summary Budget of $4,969,108,149
• Millage rate is 14.38% more than the rolled back rate
• Budget includes $2,563,038,547 General Fund and $1,728,266,873 Capital Projects
• Public hearing held as required by Florida Statutes

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This is a procedural agenda for a closed executive session of the School District of Palm Beach County to discuss collective bargaining. The board will call the meeting to order, hold the closed session, and then adjourn. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed executive session for bargaining
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to discuss updates to two policy areas: Policy 1.092 on the Inspector General, and Policies 8.12, 8.1205, and 8.122 covering library media materials, objection procedures, and textbooks. These are discussion items only, with no financial impact noted. The meeting is open to the public, and the agenda includes only these workshop items plus procedural call to order and adjournment.

• Discussion of updates to Policy 1.092 Inspector General, with attachments including amendments and CARES Operations Manual
• Discussion of updates to Policy 8.12 Selection of Library Media Materials, Policy 8.1205 Objection Procedures, and Policy 8.122 Textbooks and Instructional Materials
• Public comment sign-up by noon on meeting day via phone or written submission
• Meeting held in Boardroom at FHESC, open to the public

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings, final FY2022 budget amendments, and several board member travel requests. The board also voted to reorder the agenda to consider the FMT1 Capital Plan before the Final Budget Adoption Meeting.

• Approved minutes from August 3 and August 17, 2022 meetings, including expulsions, closed security session, workshop, special meeting, tentative budget adoption, risk management, and board meeting.
• Approved final FY2022 budget amendments: General Fund $2,347,937,883; Debt Service $340,859,176; Capital Projects $1,432,101,434; Food Service $154,564,081; Other Federal Programs $196,709,789; ESSER $533,255,228; Internal Service $505,657,704.
• Approved travel for Board Members Robinson ($1,583.40), Andrews ($854.80), Ayala ($1,282.19), and Whitfield ($1,045.00) to the Council of the Great City Schools 66th Annual Fall Conference in Orlando, October 19-23, 2022.
• Board pulled items POL-CEW9 and FMT1 from the consent agenda; motion to reorder agenda to vote on FMT1 Capital Plan before the Final Budget Adoption Meeting passed.
• Agenda includes consent items for budget amendments and board travel, but no public hearings or rezonings.

Advisory Committees

The Independent Referendum Oversight Committee (IROC) will review and recommend approval of its report on revenue and expenditures through June 30, 2022, covering the district's 1-mill referendum funds. The committee will also vote on a resolution endorsing the School District of Palm Beach County 1 Mill Plan and select a chair and vice chair. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Approve minutes from May 20, 2022
• Recommend approval of revenue/expenditure report through June 30, 2022 (FY22 total referendum: $235,008,519 collected; $4,873,316 expenses over collected)
• Resolution endorsing the School District of Palm Beach County 1 Mill Plan
• Chair selection (per Board Policy 1.09, term limits apply)
• Vice chair selection

Advisory Committees

The District Diversity and Equity Committee is meeting to approve minutes, elect officers, and set its FY23 calendar. Members will hear an update from the Chief of Equity & Wellness, including a presentation on human trafficking, and receive an update from the subcommittee on district training. The committee will also discuss unfinished business, including finalizing a recommendation on the DDEC policy update (5.20) and reviewing student data results.

• Approval of June minutes, election of officers, and FY23 calendar
• Presentation on human trafficking by Chief of Equity & Wellness Keith Oswald
• Update from Subcommittee on District Training (30 minutes)
• Finalize recommendation of DDEC Policy Update 5.20
• Review of student data results

Advisory Committees

The District Diversity and Equity Committee Subcommittee is meeting to review June minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates on the school district police and safe schools programs. The committee will also discuss FAU CARD training and choose future trainings to review. The meeting is procedural and informational, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Update on PBCSD Police
• Update on Safe Schools
• Discussion of FAU CARD training
• Review of June minutes
• Public comment period

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

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

• Closed risk management session at 3 p.m. in Thurber Conference Rooms
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

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 the FY 2023-2032 Capital Plan, which will be presented for adoption on September 7, 2022. The meeting is open to the public, and the board will adjourn after the workshop.

• General Counsel's Annual Evaluation Presentation
• Budget Workshop - 2023-2032 Capital Plan
• Capital Plan to be adopted on September 7, 2022

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a regular meeting on August 17, 2022, covering procedural items, recognitions, committee reports, and a consent agenda. The board approved the agenda and minutes, and took action on several consent items, including a cooperative agreement for prekindergarten special education services and amendments to internship agreements. The meeting was open to the public with opportunities for speakers.

• Approved Cooperative Agreement with Opportunity, Inc. of Palm Beach County for prekindergarten special education services, effective August 18, 2022 to June 30, 2025.
• Approved Amendment #1 to Data Sharing Agreement with Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, reducing cyber liability insurance for Geo Education & Research to $1,000,000.
• Approved Amendment 1 to School Psychology Program Internship Agreement with University of Alabama, adding liability insurance requirement.
• Approved Amendment 1 to School Psychology Program Internship Agreement with Nova Southeastern University, extending agreement to August 7, 2025.
• Approved Amendment 1 to School Psychology Program Internship Agreement with Florida International University, adding liability insurance requirement.

Advisory Committees

The Academic Advisory Committee (AAC) is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive an update from the Chief Academic Officer (including a review of Board Policy 1.09 and election of officers), and hear a presentation on academics, school opening, and legislative updates. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of May 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of Board Policy 1.09
• Election of officers
• End of FY22 academic update
• Opening of schools update and legislative updates

Advisory Committees

The Construction Oversight Review Committee (CORC) of the School District of Palm Beach County is meeting to review construction and purchasing items, including vendor performance and potential contract awards. The agenda includes consent agenda items for facilities construction and purchasing, as well as discussion of in-progress work. The meeting is largely procedural, with routine approvals and updates.

• Review of facilities construction items including Sabal Palm School CO 2, Washington ES Modernization Phase 1 CO3, Lighthouse ES Renovations Phase 2, Citrus Cove ES Expansion
• Purchasing construction items including prequalification packages, traffic engineering services (22C-042S), roofing disaster recovery assistance (20C-022E), and GMPs for HL Johnson ES, Crystal Lakes, and Poinciana
• Discussion of in-progress FCA work with photos and data
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public comments and conflict of interest disclosures

Advisory Committees

The School District of Palm Beach County Finance Committee will meet on August 5, 2022, to consider approval of the June 2022 quarterly investment reports and the FY 2023 capital budget. The meeting is open to the public, with in-person and telephone access, and public comment is accepted. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and discussion of future meeting topics.

• Approval of June 2022 Quarterly Investment Report
• Approval of FY 2023 Capital Budget
• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2022 meeting
• Future meeting: TAN Sale on September 20, 2022
• Future meeting: Quarterly Investment Report (9/22) on October 28, 2022

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to consider expelling three students for possessing firearms or weapons on school campuses. The board voted unanimously to approve the expulsions, each for one calendar year, and adopted the final orders.

• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-036 for firearm possession at Slam Academy on March 4, 2022
• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-039 for firearm and drug possession at Royal Palm Beach High School on April 22, 2022
• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-040 for knife possession at Osceola Creek Middle School on May 11, 2022

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a public hearing to adopt the tentative FY 2023 budget and millage rates. The board approved a total millage levy of 6.519 mills, which is a 14.38% increase over the rolled-back rate, and a tentative district budget of $4,995,551,423. The meeting included reports from the Budget Advisory Committee and the Chief Financial Officer.

• Adopted tentative millage rate of 6.519 mills for FY 2023, generating $1,797,821,227 in local tax revenue
• Adopted tentative FY 2023 budget of $4,995,551,423 across all funds
• Budget includes $2,558,630,817 for General Fund and $1,804,248,271 for Capital Projects
• Budget Advisory Committee report presented by Chairwoman Sherry Brown
• CFO presentation on tentative budget adoption

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This agenda is for a closed security session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board, held immediately following other closed sessions. The only listed items are the call to order, the closed session itself, and a motion to adjourn. No public business or decisions are scheduled.

• Closed security session
• Motion to adjourn

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board will hold a workshop to discuss several policy items, including the superintendent's proposed evaluation instrument, updates to information technology policies, and amendments to the Advisory Boundary Committee policy. The agenda also includes a canceled item on public records policy and new policies on business partnerships and school contests. This is a discussion-only workshop with no formal votes except for adjournment.

• Superintendent's proposed evaluation instrument
• Revision of Policy 2.34 Records Management and repeal of Policy 2.341 Reports and Forms Authorization
• Workshop on amendments to Advisory Boundary Committee Policy 5.012
• New Policy 2.531 Business and Education Partnerships
• New Policy 5.71 School Contests

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a special meeting to approve minutes from prior closed sessions and a workshop, and to act on a consent agenda. Key items include renewing charter contracts for two schools, approving a new charter school application, and settling a lawsuit for $15,000. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items expected to pass as a block.

• 15-year renewal charter for The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence (annual cost $3,727,542)
• New application for South Florida International Academy Charter School (projected first-year cost $925,777)
• 10-year renewal charter for Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches (annual cost $1,993,651)
• Settlement agreement in Jackson v. SBPBC for $15,000
• Personnel agenda with 18 transactions, net financial impact $305,378

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a regular meeting on July 20, 2022, primarily approving minutes from prior meetings and consent agenda items. Key actions included approving May 2022 budget amendments with significant fund increases, a PACT license agreement with Home Builders Institute, and adding a proclamation for a Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune statue. The agenda was largely procedural, with no major policy debates or public hearings.

• Approved minutes from June 1 and June 15, 2022 meetings, including closed sessions.
• Approved May 2022 budget amendments: General Fund net increase of $25,130,876, Debt Service Fund net increase of $39,610,000, Capital Projects Fund net increase of $19,801,687.
• Approved PACT License with Home Builders Institute (HBI) for plumbing, electrical, and carpentry curriculum, effective Aug 11, 2022 to Aug 11, 2023, with a financial decrease of $8,000.
• Added proclamation for unveiling of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune statue at National Statuary Hall.
• Board members Karen Brill and Erica Whitfield abstained from item FMPF8 (Consultant Agreement with Cornerstone Florida, LLC) due to conflict.

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a closed attorney/client session to discuss the lawsuit Marisa Davino v. SBPBC (Case No. 502022CA006182XXXXMB-AK). The meeting is closed to the public and will include board members, the superintendent, and legal counsel. The board will then adjourn.

• Closed session on Marisa Davino v. SBPBC, Case No. 502022CA006182XXXXMB-AK
• Case before Honorable Paige Gillman, 15th Judicial Circuit
• 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 board will discuss risk management matters in private, with no public action items other than adjournment.

• Closed risk management session
• Motion to adjourn

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County is meeting in a closed attorney/client session to discuss the lawsuit Melissa Williams v. The School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 2020CA005983XXXXMB-AK) in Palm Beach County Circuit Court. The meeting is closed to the public, with only board members, the superintendent, and legal staff in attendance. The agenda includes only the call to order, the closed session, and adjournment, with no other public business.

• Closed attorney/client session on Melissa Williams v. SBPBC, Case No. 2020CA005983XXXXMB-AK
• Case before Judge Paige Gillman, Palm Beach County Circuit Court
• Attendance includes all seven board members, Superintendent Michael Burke, and General Counsel Shawntoyia Bernard
• Meeting held in Thurber Conference Rooms, immediately following closed session

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County is meeting for a closed attorney/client session to discuss the lawsuit Jackson, Marvin v. SBPBC (Case No. 2021CA002685XXXXMB-AH) in Palm Beach County Circuit Court. The meeting opens and closes in public, but the session itself is closed. The board will also take a procedural motion to adjourn.

• Closed attorney/client session re: Jackson, Marvin v. SBPBC, Case No. 2021CA002685XXXXMB-AH
• Judge Samantha Schosberg Feuer, Palm Beach County Circuit Court
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a closed attorney/client session to discuss the bankruptcy case of South Atlantic Regional Center, LLC (Case No. 19-25762-BCK-EPK, Chapter 7, converted). The meeting is closed to the public, with only procedural items (call to order and adjournment) open. No public action or decision is expected.

• Closed session re: South Atlantic Regional Center, LLC bankruptcy (Case No. 19-25762-BCK-EPK, Chapter 7, converted)
• Case before Judge Erik P. Kimball, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida
• Attendance includes all board members, Superintendent Michael Burke, and General Counsel Shawntoyia Bernard
• Motion to adjourn is the only action item

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a workshop to review and discuss the recommended performance indicators and strategic initiatives for the district's next Strategic Plan. The agenda also includes a cancelled item on information technology policies. The meeting is open to the public.

• Strategic Plan Workshop #4: Priority Student Outcomes, Themes, Objectives, Performance Indicators, and Initiatives
• Cancelled: Information Technology Policies Update (Policy 2.34 Records Management revision, Policy 2.341 Reports and Forms Authorization repeal)

Advisory Committees

The Construction Oversight Review Committee (CORC) of the School District of Palm Beach County is meeting to review construction and purchasing items, including facility projects, vendor performance, and contract renewals. The agenda includes public comments, consent agenda items, and discussion of in-progress facility work.

• Lake Worth MS Renovations and Repairs
• Turning Points Academy Structural Stair Repair
• Lighthouse ES Roof Replacement (ITB 22-57E)
• CMAR contracts for Del Prado ES Core Expansion, Glades Central Community HS, and A.W. Dreyfoos SOA
• Renewals for civil engineering, MEP/fire protection, survey-mapping, and geotechnical services

Advisory Committees

The School District of Palm Beach County Audit Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear an Inspector General update, and review four audit reports covering dependent eligibility for healthcare programs, afterschool program records at Galaxy E3 Elementary, unannounced cash counts at 13 schools, and mobile device procurement for remote learning. The committee will also receive quarterly contract and procurement reports and be briefed on several investigative reports. The agenda is substantive, with multiple audit and compliance items for discussion.

• Audit of Eligibility of Dependents for District's Healthcare Programs
• Special Review of Afterschool Program Records at Galaxy E3 Elementary School
• FY2022 Unannounced Cash Counts at 13 Sample Schools
• Audit of Procurement and Inventory Controls of Mobile Devices for Students' Remote Learning
• Contract & Procurement Activities Quarterly Reports for March 31 and June 30, 2022

Advisory Committees

The District Diversity and Equity Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve May minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates from the Chief of Equity & Wellness and the Subcommittee on District Training. The committee will also discuss unfinished business, including a school safety update and a legislative update, and plan for the next board report and August agenda topics.

• Approval of May 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Public comment limited to 2 minutes per speaker
• Update from Chief of Equity & Wellness Keith Oswald
• Update from Subcommittee on District Training (30 minutes)
• School Safety Update (30 minutes) and Legislative Update (15 minutes) as unfinished business

Advisory Committees

The District Diversity and Equity Committee subcommittee is meeting to review minutes, hear public comment, and discuss trainings assigned at the last meeting. They will also receive updates on Jason Foundation outreach and inquiries about District Police and Safe Schools trainings, and choose next trainings to review. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Review of minutes from previous meeting
• Public comment period
• Discussion of trainings assigned at last meeting
• Update on Jason Foundation outreach
• Update on District Police and Safe Schools trainings

Advisory Committees

The School District of Palm Beach County Budget Advisory Committee met on June 16, 2022, to review its annual report. The committee voted to approve the minutes from May 5, 2022, and recommended approval of the FY23 Operating and Capital Report to the School Board. This report is required by Board Policy 1.098 as part of the annual budget process.

• Approval of May 5, 2022, Budget Advisory Committee minutes
• Recommendation to approve the FY23 Operating and Capital Report to the Board

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: calling the meeting to order, the closed discussion, and a motion to adjourn. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed risk management session at 3:00 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Room
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (motion failed; no vote recorded)

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The Palm Beach School Board Leasing Corp held a special meeting to consider authorizing the issuance of Certificates of Participation (COP) series 2022B, with a principal amount not to exceed $230 million. The board voted unanimously to approve the resolution, which will fund construction and facility renewals at several schools. The meeting was open to the public and included a call to order, opening comments, the item for approval, and adjournment.

• Authorized COP series 2022B up to $230 million
• Funds construction for Sunset Palms Area MS, Grove Park ES, Melaleuca ES
• Facility renewals at Lake Worth HS, Olympic Heights HS, Santaluces HS, William T Dwyer HS
• Debt matures no later than 8/1/2047
• Issuance costs estimated not to exceed $1.5 million

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board met to approve previous meeting minutes and review April 2022 budget amendments. The agenda also included the presentation of the 2022 Comprehensive Safety Inspection Report.

• Approval of April 2022 budget amendments, including a $3,055,152 increase in the ESSER Fund
• Review of the 2022 Comprehensive Safety Inspection Report showing 1,289 citations
• Addition of consultant agreement with The Reef Whisperer LLC for aquarium maintenance
• Addition of tentative agreement with Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association CBA
• Approval of various meeting minutes from May 2022

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County scheduled a closed security session for June 15, 2022. The agenda consists only of procedural items and a closed discussion.

• Closed Security Session

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This special meeting of the School District of Palm Beach County Board, originally scheduled for June 15, 2022, was canceled on June 13, 2022, and will be rescheduled. The sole substantive item was a recommendation to expel student 21/22-X-027 for one year for possessing a weapon at Conniston Middle School.

• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-027 for one calendar year
• Incident: possession of a meat cleaver at Conniston Middle School on February 2, 2022
• Meeting canceled on 6/13/22 and will be rescheduled

Advisory Committees

The Construction Oversight and Review Committee (CORC) of the School District of Palm Beach County is meeting to review consent agenda items, including facilities construction and purchasing contracts, and to discuss in-progress work. The committee will also handle routine items like attendance, conflict of interest disclosures, and approval of minutes.

• Review of W.T. Dwyer High School facility renovations and repairs
• Review of CMAR Seminole Trails Elementary School core expansion
• Review of ITB aluminum walkway covers contract
• Review of additional funds request for geotechnical/construction materials testing
• Discussion of in-progress FCA (Facility Condition Assessment) work

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: calling the meeting to order, the closed session itself, and adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed executive session following Risk Management Session
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board held a special meeting to consider several recommendations for student expulsions following weapons possession incidents. The board voted on various cases involving students at middle and high schools, including one withdrawn item.

• Expulsion recommendation for student 21/22-X-033 at John I Leonard High School
• Expulsion recommendation for student 21/22-X-034 at Roosevelt Middle School
• Expulsion recommendation for student 21/22-X-035 at Woodlands Middle School
• Expulsion recommendation for student 21/22-X-038 at Tradewinds Middle School
• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-023 following knife possession at Tradewinds Middle School

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The scheduled meeting for June 1, 2022, consists only of a closed risk management session. No public discussions or decisions were listed on the agenda.

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a workshop to discuss the FY23 budget, a new student ID badge policy, a new student advisory committee policy, and the Education Foundation's annual report. The budget workshop is the final one before tentative adoption on August 3, 2022. The meeting is informational and discussion-oriented, with no final votes on these items.

• FY23 budget workshop: final before tentative adoption on August 3, 2022
• New Policy 5.0115 Student Photo Identification Badge (ID Badge) presented
• New Policy 2.085 Superintendent's Student Advisory Committee (SSAC) presented
• Education Foundation annual report for 2020-2021 and 2021-2022
• Motion to adjourn passed

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a special meeting to approve several action items, including the employment agreement for the new General Counsel, a new charter school application, a liability settlement, and various policy changes. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and the consent agenda.

• Approve School Board Attorney Employment Agreement for Shawntoyia Bernard with annual base salary of $220,000, effective July 1, 2022.
• Approve application for School of Technology Arts Charter School with projected district financial impact of $1,820,115 in year one, rising to $2,368,905 by year three.
• Approve $162,500 settlement for claim by Kimberly Briard related to a 2018 incident at PB Central HS football stadium; district pays $10,000.
• Approve grade level changes for Palm Beach Maritime Academy (K-5) and Palm Beach Maritime High School (6-12).
• Adopt revised Policy 5.181 on physical restraint with students with disabilities; develop Policy 2.09 on School Advisory Councils and Policy 5.09 on attendance.

Advisory Committees

The School District of Palm Beach County Finance Committee will meet to approve quarterly investment reports and discuss proposed financings. The committee will also conduct elections for officers and address term limit waivers.

• Approval of Quarterly Investment Reports for December 2021 and March 2022
• Review of Revolving Line of Credit Extension
• Review of Proposed 2022B COP Issue
• Election of Officers for FY 2022
• Term Limit Waiver for FY 2023

Advisory Committees

The Independent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee (ISSOC) is meeting to review financial reports and project budget updates as of March 31, 2022. The committee will also consider proposed plan modifications and a term limit waiver for the FY 2023 election of officers.

• Sales Tax Update as of 03/31/2022 including financial and project budget reports
• Proposed Plan Modifications 122-131
• Term Limit Waiver for FY 2023 Election of Officers
• Review of March 25, 2022, meeting minutes

Advisory Committees

The Independent Referendum Oversight Committee (IROC) will meet to approve minutes from November 19, 2021, and review two financial reports on revenue received and expenditures incurred from the school district's referendum, covering quarters ending December 31, 2021, and March 31, 2022. The committee will also schedule future meetings.

• Approval of November 19, 2021 minutes
• Revenue and expenditures through December 31, 2021 (FY22 Q2)
• Revenue and expenditures through March 31, 2022 (FY22 Q3)
• FY22 forecast total referendum revenue: $230,135,203
• Next meetings: August 26, 2022 and November 4, 2022 at 9:00am

Advisory Committees

The District Diversity and Equity Committee is meeting to discuss updates from the Chief of Equity & Wellness and a subcommittee on district training, review unfinished business including Policy 1.0971, and plan future agenda topics. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Update from Chief of Equity & Wellness, Keith Oswald
• Update from Subcommittee on District Training (30 minutes)
• Policy 1.0971 Review (discussion)
• Public comment (2 minutes per speaker)
• Approval of April minutes

Advisory Committees

The District Diversity and Equity Committee Subcommittee met to discuss feedback from the Jason Foundation regarding a previous training critique. The committee also reviewed two previously assigned trainings and worked to select new trainings for future review.

• Discussion of Jason Foundation's request to address critiques of a previous training
• Review of two trainings assigned during the previous meeting
• Selection of new trainings for committee review

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to discuss and receive information on school calendar options for FY2024 and FY2025. Three calendar options for FY2024 and two for FY2025 will be introduced. The board is required by policy to approve school calendars. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of school calendar options for FY2024 (3 options) and FY2025 (2 options)
• Policy 2.35 requires board approval of school calendars
• Presentation attached: 'School Board Presentation for FY24 and FY25 Calendars' (2,448 KB)

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County scheduled a closed attorney-client session. The discussion concerns Case No. 19-25762-BCK-EPK Chapter 7 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida.

• Closed Attorney/Client Session regarding South Atlantic Regional Center, LLC

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approving March 2022 budget amendments, a travel request for Board Member Marcia Andrews, and an agreement with Communities in Schools. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings and added items for personnel and a summer camp scholarship program.

• March 2022 budget amendments: Capital Projects Fund net increase of $10,217,500; ESSER fund net increase of $85,150,411; Other Federal Programs increase of $6,244,375
• Board Member Marcia Andrews travel to CGCS 2022 Summer Executive Committee Meeting in Los Angeles, July 21-24, 2022, estimated $1,807.01
• Agreement with Communities in Schools of Palm Beach County for FY23, $9,950 from Support Services budget, serving Pahokee High, Glades Central High, Lakeshore Middle, Riviera Beach Preparatory
• Construction Change Order #1 for Atlantic High School stair replacement, credit of ($54,462.63) to State Contracting & Engineering Corp.
• Added items: P2 Personnel Addendum and REG-G1 Summer Camp Scholarship School Readiness Program

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County scheduled a closed attorney-client session to discuss the legal matter of Groover v. The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida. This session is part of a meeting focused on specific litigation involving Case No. 502015CA012271XXXXMB.

• Closed Attorney/Client Session regarding Groover v. The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida

Advisory Committees

The Academic Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive an update from the Chief Academic Officer, and discuss an instructional presentation on Equity & Wellness, including student attendance initiatives. The agenda is largely procedural and informational, with no major decisions or financial items.

• Approval of April 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update from the Chief Academic Officer
• Presentation on Equity & Wellness
• Student attendance initiatives update

Advisory Committees

The Capital Outlay Review Committee (CORC) is reviewing facilities construction progress and purchasing contracts. The meeting includes updates on in-progress facility assessment work and vendor performance.

• Review of Atlantic HS construction package
• Review of West Boynton Beach MS 17-PP construction package
• Review of Morikamo Park construction package
• Review of Grove Park ES modernization third amendment
• Review of Melalauca ES modernization second amendment

Advisory Committees

The Budget Advisory Committee met to review the FY23 budget development update. The committee also reviewed the minutes from the March 24, 2022 meeting.

• Approval of March 24, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion of FY23 Budget Development Update

Advisory Committees

The Independent Referendum Oversight Committee (IROC) meeting scheduled for May 5, 2022, was rescheduled to May 20 due to lack of a quorum. The agenda includes approval of minutes from November 19, 2021, and review of referendum revenue and expenditures for quarters ending December 31, 2021, and March 31, 2022.

• Approval of November 19, 2021 minutes
• Revenue and expenditures through December 31, 2021: $188,422,406 collected, $110,315,946 spent
• Revenue and expenditures through March 31, 2022: $209,724,393 collected, $170,288,221 spent
• Forecast FY22 total referendum spending: $240,615,236
• Next meetings scheduled for August 26, 2022 and November 4, 2022

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This agenda is for a closed executive session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board, held immediately after a closed session. The only items are the call to order, the closed discussion, and a motion to adjourn. No public business is scheduled.

• Closed executive session
• Motion to adjourn

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County met for a closed attorney-client session to discuss the legal case Abydos v. The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida (Case No. 502019CA013776XXXXMB AA). This session was held in private before the meeting adjourned.

• Closed Attorney/Client Session regarding Abydos v. The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a closed attorney/client session to discuss the lawsuit Wisner Jean v. The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida (Case No. 2019CA007154XXXXMB-AG). The meeting is procedural and closed to the public, with no decisions expected to be made publicly.

• Closed session re: Wisner Jean v. SBPBC, Case No. 2019CA007154XXXXMB-AG
• Presiding Judge Donald Hafele, Palm Beach County Circuit Court
• All seven board members and Superintendent Michael Burke in attendance
• Motion to adjourn is the only action item

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to review recommendations for student expulsions. The Board reviewed several cases involving the possession of knives or Tasers, as well as one case involving an imminent threat of violence.

• Expulsion recommendation for student 21/22-X-022 (possession of a knife)
• Expulsion recommendation for student 21/22-X-028 (possession of a Taser)
• Expulsion recommendation for student 21/22-X-029 (possession of a knife)
• Expulsion recommendation for student 21/22-X-030 (possession of a knife)
• Expulsion recommendation for student 21/22-X-031 (possession of a knife)

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is reviewing several charter school applications, including new and renewal contracts. The agenda also includes a contract award for athletic surfacing and various personnel salary actions.

• New application for TechnoArts Academy Charter School with projected first-year impact of $1,243,784.00
• Ten-year charter renewal for Somerset Academy JFK Charter School
• Ten-year charter renewal for SLAM Academy Charter Middle High School Boca
• Five-year initial charter contract for Somerset Academy Wellington High School
• Athletic surfacing contract award not to exceed $1,200,000, including $675,512 for Boca Raton High School turf

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board is holding a workshop to review and discuss the revised Strategic Plan priorities based on community input, as well as proposed updates to several policies, including School Advisory Councils and policies related to student conduct, attendance, and mental health. No formal votes are scheduled; the board will provide feedback and endorsement.

• Strategic Plan Workshop #3: revised priority student outcomes, themes, and objectives
• Policy 2.09 - School Advisory Councils updates
• Proposed changes to 8 policies: attendance/truancy, student codes of conduct, zero tolerance, severe incident, mental health crisis, homelessness, dropout prevention
• No financial impact noted for any agenda item

Advisory Committees

The subcommittee met to review a training video regarding 2022 mental health issues surrounding suicidal ideation. The committee also held an election for a Secretary/Notetaker and discussed scheduling a second meeting for May.

• Review of 2022 Mental Health Issues Surrounding Suicidal Ideation training video (Module 2)
• Election of a Secretary/Notetaker
• Discussion regarding scheduling a second meeting in May

Advisory Committees

The District Diversity and Equity Committee met to receive updates from the Chief of Equity & Wellness and the Subcommittee on District Training. The committee also discussed unfinished business regarding a community agency request and planned future agenda topics.

• Update from Chief of Equity & Wellness, Keith Oswald
• Update from Subcommittee on District Training
• Discussion on Community Agency Request - C2G
• Planning for May Board Report/Agenda regarding Safe School follow-back

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to discuss the FHSAA Metro/Suburban Football Classification Proposal. The meeting is open to the public, and speakers can sign up in advance. The board will also take action to adjourn the meeting.

• Discussion of FHSAA Metro/Suburban Football Classification Proposal
• No financial impact to the district from the proposal
• Public comment sign-up by noon on meeting day
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to hear a staff presentation on highlights from the 2022 Florida Legislative Regular Session, which concluded on March 14, 2022. The district's legislative platform and issues of continuing concern are attached for reference. No financial impact to the district is noted. The meeting is open to the public, but only agenda topic speakers may address the board.

• 2022 Legislative Session Recap presentation by Chief of Staff Jay Boggess
• Discussion of District's 2022 Legislative Platform and Issues of Continuing Concern
• No financial impact to the District
• Public comment limited to agenda topic speakers; sign-up by noon via 561-434-8136

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a regular meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and consent agenda items. Key actions include approving February 2022 budget amendments, a teacher collective bargaining agreement modification for FY22 pay increases, and several construction change orders. The meeting also includes reports from committees and student government.

• February 2022 budget amendments: General Fund net increase of $131,167, Capital Projects net increase of $106,608, ESSER net decrease of $14,862,030, Other Federal Programs net increase of $6,332,018
• Renewal of cooperative agreement with Drug Abuse Treatment Association (DATA) Kelly Center for alternative education, $76,800 General Fund impact
• Extension of K12 Florida LLC online education contract through June 30, 2023, not to exceed $410,000
• Jupiter High School Agricultural Program Modular and Restroom Addition Phase II: Change Order #1 credit of $200,552.68 from Hatcher Construction
• Wellington High School Facilities Renovations: Project Modifications of $37,331.99 and 126 additional days to Proctor Construction

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The scheduled Risk Management Session, which was intended to be a closed session, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural items regarding the cancellation and adjournment.

• Cancelled Risk Management Session

Advisory Committees

The Construction Oversight Review Committee (CORC) is meeting to review construction and purchasing items, including vendor performance and contract amendments for several school projects. The committee will also hear public comments, approve minutes, and discuss in-progress work updates.

• Review of CMAR contract amendments for Grove Park ES, Banyan Creek ES, Lake Park ES, Jupiter MS, and Lake Worth Community HS
• Review of prequalification lists for construction and architectural/CMAR consultant contracts
• Facilities construction items including contingency use and projects at Jupiter HS, Wellington HS, and Jupiter Farms ES
• Discussion of in-progress Facilities Construction Authority (FCA) work with photos and data
• Conflict of interest and lobbyist disclosure statements to be read into the minutes

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a special meeting to approve minutes, a consent agenda, and several action items. Key decisions include renewing a charter school contract with a corrective action plan, amending another charter contract, approving personnel terminations, and adopting a boundary study that changes attendance zones for five schools. The meeting is open to the public, with opportunities for public comment.

• Bridge Prep Charter Academy program renewal with corrective action plan, $9,299,260 annual financial impact
• R.I.S.E. Charter School first amendment to charter contract, opening deferred to 2023-2024
• Termination of Demetrius Pittman effective May 4, 2022
• Boundary Study 05C-3 for Blue Lake Elementary, affecting Calusa, J.C. Mitchell, Addison Mizner, and Verde K-8
• Personnel agenda with 9 transactions, net financial impact $72,104

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board will hold a workshop to review the new Policy 5.735 regarding the Parents Bill of Rights. Additionally, the Office of the Chief of Staff will present student input collected in March to help refine the District's next Strategic Plan.

• Presentation of new Policy 5.735 - Parents Bill of Rights and Notification of Right to Involvement
• Review of student input for the District's next Strategic Plan

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

This is a closed executive session of the Palm Beach County School Board, held immediately after a special meeting for expulsions. The board will discuss matters in private, and the only action item is to adjourn. The agenda is procedural and contains no public decisions or discussions.

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

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The Palm Beach School Board Leasing Corp held a special meeting to conduct its annual election of corporate officers. The board voted to approve a proposed slate of leadership for the not-for-profit corporation.

• Approval of new officers including President Frank A. Barbieri, Jr., Esq. and Vice President Karen Brill
• Appointment of Michael J. Burke as Secretary
• Appointment of Heather Frederick as Assistant Secretary

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to vote on several student expulsion recommendations. The board approved the consent agenda, which included disciplinary actions for possession of weapons and threats of mass shooting or terrorism.

• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-008 following possession of a taser
• Expulsions of students 21/22-X-013, 21/22-X-014, and 21/22-X-015 for possession of a taser
• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-020 for posting or transmitting a threat of mass shooting or terrorism
• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-021 for posting or transmitting a threat of mass shooting or terrorism
• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-024 for possession of a knife

Advisory Committees

The Academic Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the January 10, 2022 minutes, receive an update from the Chief Academic Officer, and discuss instructional updates, including K-2 and Grade 3-12 literacy implementation. The meeting is advisory, with no fiscal impact or budgeted items.

• Approval of January 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update from the Chief Academic Officer
• K-2 Literacy Implementation Update (Benchmark)
• Grade 3-12 Literacy Implementation (SY 2023)

Advisory Committees

The Audit Committee will review several audit reports, including a special review regarding missing money at John F. Kennedy Middle School. The committee will also examine the FY2021 Annual Internal Funds Audit and receive updates on background screening procedures.

• Special Review of Missing Money at John F. Kennedy Middle School
• FY2021 Annual Internal Funds Audit
• Management Advisory regarding Buddy Benches installed at schools
• RSM Single Audit Final Report presentation
• Update on District background screening procedures for employees, vendors, and volunteers

Advisory Committees

The Independent Referendum Oversight Committee (IROC) meeting scheduled for March 25, 2022, was not held due to lack of a quorum and has been rescheduled to May 5. The agenda included approval of minutes from November 19, 2021, and a report on referendum revenue and expenditures through December 31, 2021, but no action was taken.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum, rescheduled to May 5
• Approval of November 19, 2021 minutes (action item)
• Report on revenue received and expenditures incurred through December 31, 2021 (action item)
• FY22 forecast: $230,135,203 revenue, $234,701,862 total referendum expenditures
• First report to include charter school pass-through funds ($23,873,601 forecast)

Advisory Committees

The Independent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee (ISSOC) is meeting to review sales tax financial reports, project budget reports, and proposed plan modifications, and to elect a chair and vice chair. The committee will also set future meeting dates and take public comment.

• Sales Tax Update as of 12/31/2021
• Proposed Plan Modifications 114-121
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Future meeting dates: May 13, August 26, November 4, 2022

Advisory Committees

The Diversity and Equity Committee is meeting to approve February minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates from the Chief of Equity & Wellness. The agenda includes presentations on attendance data and problem solving, as well as an update from the subcommittee on district training. The meeting is largely informational and procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Approval of February 24, 2022 meeting minutes
• Public comment limited to 2 minutes per speaker
• Update from Chief of Equity & Wellness Keith Oswald
• Presentation on Attendance Data & Problem Solving (30 minutes)
• Update from Subcommittee on District Training (30 minutes)

Advisory Committees

The Budget Advisory Committee met to discuss updates regarding the FY23 budget development. The committee also reviewed the minutes from the January 27, 2022, meeting.

• FY23 Budget Development Update discussion
• Approval of January 27, 2022, meeting minutes

Advisory Committees

The Diversity and Equity Committee Subcommittee met to conduct routine business. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and discussion of future agenda topics.

• Review of next month's agenda
• Discussion of future agenda topics

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The Chief of Staff's Office will present proposed student priority outcomes, themes, and objectives for the District's next Strategic Plan. The workshop allows Board members to review drafts developed from previous surveys and focus groups. Student and community input on these proposals is scheduled to take place from March 24 to April 6.

• Presentation of proposed student priority outcomes, themes, and objectives
• Review of Strategic Plan draft including instruction, school climate, and talent development themes

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County met to approve meeting minutes, review committee reports, and process budget amendments for January 2022. The agenda also included a personnel addendum for new employee positions and the withdrawal of travel items.

• January 2022 budget amendments including an $11,103,273 net decrease in the General Fund
• A $204,239 increase to the ESSER Special Revenue Fund
• A $3,501,630 increase to the Special Revenue Fund for Other Federal Programs
• Personnel Addendum (P2) regarding new employee positions
• Training Agreement between Wellington High School and Palm Beach State College

Advisory Committees

The Academic Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from its January 10, 2022 meeting, receive an update from the Chief Academic Officer, and discuss a presentation on student wellness and safe schools, specifically the Single School Culture/Climate initiative (Part II). The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the instructional update and presentation.

• Approval of January 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update from the Chief Academic Officer
• Presentation on Student Wellness / Safe Schools: Single School Culture / Climate (Part II)

Advisory Committees

The Capital Outlay Review Committee (CORC) is meeting to review facilities construction progress and purchasing items. The agenda includes reviewing vendor performance for various school projects and discussing in-progress work updates.

• Review of Forest Hill ES, Woodlands MS, and Lighthouse ES construction packages
• Review of Grove Park ES modernization and Olympic Heights CM renovation
• Review of Sunset Palms MS new school construction
• Update on in-progress FCA work

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to consider and approve a consent agenda item for Boundary Study 05C-3, which establishes the attendance zone for the new Blue Lake Elementary School and adjusts boundaries for Calusa, J.C. Mitchell, Addison Mizner, and Verde K-8. The board voted unanimously to approve the agenda and the consent agenda, which included this boundary study. The meeting was largely procedural, with no other substantive items discussed.

• Approved Boundary Study 05C-3 establishing Blue Lake Elementary attendance zone, shifting boundaries for Calusa, J.C. Mitchell, Addison Mizner, and Verde K-8
• Current 4th graders and siblings may opt to stay at their current schools, with transportation responsibility on parents
• Advisory Boundary Committee recommended the study 8-1 on February 10, 2022
• Community input meeting held February 10, 2022, with about sixty attendees, over half in favor

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The Board will review a presentation regarding the 2022-23 Boundary Cycle. This workshop focuses on establishing the boundary for the new Blue Lake Elementary School and the resulting shifts for several other schools.

• Establishment of attendance boundary for new Blue Lake Elementary School
• Boundary shifts for Addison Mizner School, Calusa Elementary, J.C. Mitchell Elementary, and Verde K-8

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to review recommendations for student expulsions. The board reviewed cases involving students found in possession of a knife on November 15, 2021.

• Expulsion recommendation for student 21/22-X-016 for one calendar year
• Expulsion recommendation for student 21/22-X-017 for one calendar year

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a special meeting to consider several consent agenda items, including renewing the charter contract for Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy (Northstar) and approving a first amendment and renewal of the program management services contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. The board will also vote on personnel changes, job descriptions, and two policy adoptions.

• Renewal of charter contract for Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy (Northstar) with a financial impact of $3,025,239
• First Amendment and renewal of RFP 17C-020W with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for program management support services through June 21, 2023, with a not-to-exceed $3,000,000 for support staffing
• Approval of personnel agenda with 4 transactions and a net financial impact of $21,309
• Adoption of Policy 2.123 Religious Expression
• Adoption of revised Policy 1.035 Policy Presentation

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to discuss three items: updates to Policy 5.181 on physical restraint of students with disabilities, a mid-year instructional review, and an overview of behavioral and mental health services. No votes are scheduled except the adjournment motion.

• Policy 5.181 – Policy for the Use of Physical Restraint With Students With Disabilities (discussion)
• Mid-Year Instructional Review FY 2022 (discussion/information)
• Behavioral and Mental Health Workshop (discussion)

Advisory Committees

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for February 25, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda included approval of minutes, public comment, and items for approval such as a cash and investment policy review, debt management policy, and a banking RFP. Future meetings are listed with topics like quarterly investment reports and a proposed COP issue.

• Cash and Investment Policy Review (Policy 6.08)
• Debt Management Policy (Policy 6.085)
• Banking RFP
• Future meetings scheduled through December 2022

Advisory Committees

The School District of Palm Beach County's Diversity and Equity Committee is meeting to hear an update from Chief of Equity and Wellness Keith Oswald, approve January minutes, and discuss unfinished business including a support letter, an involuntary examination and mental health crisis plan report, and start time consideration. The meeting also includes public comment limited to 3 minutes per person.

• Update from Keith Oswald, Chief of Equity and Wellness
• Approval of January minutes
• Update on support letter (Emmy)
• Update on involuntary examination and mental health response crisis plan
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County scheduled a closed attorney-client session. The session concerns the legal matter Gabrielle Bargoot v. The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida, Case No. 9:21-cv-80849-WM.

• Closed Attorney/Client Session regarding Gabrielle Bargoot v. SBPBC

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County is meeting in a closed attorney/client session to discuss the case Robert Pinkos v. School Board of Palm Beach County (Case 502021CA013814XXXXMN/AE, Judge Bradley Harper, 15th Judicial Circuit). The meeting opens and closes in public, with the closed discussion in between. The board then votes to adjourn.

• Closed attorney/client session re: Robert Pinkos v. SBPBC
• Case number: 502021CA013814XXXXMN/AE
• Judge Bradley Harper, 15th Judicial Circuit
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County scheduled a closed executive session for February 23, 2022. This session was held in the Thurber Conference Rooms and Board Room following an attorney/client session.

• Closed executive session

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board met to approve December 2021 budget amendments, including significant increases in federal grant funds. The agenda also included the approval of the 2022-2025 District English Language Learners Plan and various administrative items.

• December 2021 budget amendments including a $34,344,660 increase in ESSER funds
• Approval of the 2022-2025 District English Language Learners (ELL) Plan
• $22,500 Summer Slide Grant for Pioneer Park Elementary from the Mary and Robert Pew Public Education Fund
• Travel approval for Board Member Marcia Andrews to Washington D.C. at an estimated cost of $1,361.87
• Approval of December 2021 budget amendments for Special Revenue - Other Federal Programs totaling $2,126,558

Advisory Committees

The Audit Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and review audit reports, including unannounced observations of school bus safety devices. They will also receive updates on internal funds audits and compliance/contract reviews, including a contract for the modernization of Verde Elementary School. An investigative report on misuse of technology is listed for information only.

• Unannounced onsite observations of school bus safety devices
• FY2022 internal funds audit update
• Audits with outstanding recommendations for longer than 6 months
• Contract review for modernization of Verde Elementary School
• Investigative report 21-0013-I on misuse of technology

Advisory Committees

The Construction Oversight Review Committee (CORC) will meet to review consent agenda items, including facilities construction projects, planning items, and purchasing contracts. They will also discuss in-progress work updates and new business items such as contingency and escalation presentations. The committee will take public comments, approve minutes, and set the agenda for the next meeting.

• Review of facilities construction packages including Jupiter ES, Acreage Pines, and Grove Park
• Discussion of purchasing contracts including roof replacements and CMAR preconstruction packages
• New business presentations on contingency, escalation, and AECOM extension
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public comments and conflict of interest disclosures

Advisory Committees

The Academic Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the January 10, 2022 minutes, receive an update from the Chief Academic Officer, and discuss an instructional presentation on student wellness and safe schools, specifically the Single School Culture/Climate initiative (Part II). This is a routine advisory meeting with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of January 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update from the Chief Academic Officer
• Presentation on Student Wellness / Safe Schools
• Discussion of Single School Culture / Climate (Part II)

Advisory Committees

The Advisory Boundary Committee is reviewing data and studies to establish the attendance zone for the new Blue Lake Elementary School. The meeting includes a community input session and reviews of transportation analysis, subdivision maps, and written comments from PTA presidents.

• Establishment of attendance zone for Blue Lake Elementary School
• Review of proposed studies and transportation analysis
• Review of Calusa PTA President written comments
• Review of Addison Mizner PTA President written comments
• Approval of January 27, 2022 minutes

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County met for a special meeting to review and approve minutes from various sessions held in December 2021 and January 2022. The agenda also included the addition of an item regarding board member travel.

• Approval of minutes from December 8, 2021, Special Meeting for Expulsions
• Approval of minutes from several Attorney/Client and Risk Management sessions
• Addition of Board Member Travel for Dr. Robinson to the agenda
• Review of program renewal recommendation for Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches, Inc.

Advisory Committees

The Technology Advisory Committee will review updates on educational technology tools, the SaferWatch project, and bus WiFi. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the September 1, 2021, meeting.

• Approval of September 1, 2021, meeting minutes
• Ed Tech updates regarding GoGuardian, Pear Deck, and PAPER
• SaferWatch Project update
• Bus WiFi project update
• Student and teacher device update

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to consider student expulsions. The Board voted to expel student 21/22-X-012 from the regular public school program for one calendar year following an incident involving a knife on October 29, 2021.

• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-012 for one calendar year

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a closed attorney/client session to discuss the pending litigation PBA (O'Sullivan) v. SDPBC. The meeting was procedural, with no public action taken other than adjournment.

• Closed session regarding PBA (O'Sullivan) v. School District of Palm Beach County, Case No. CA-2020-044
• Case before Judge Robert W. Hanson, Public Employee Relations Commission
• Meeting adjourned by motion, passed unanimously

Advisory Committees

The Budget Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the FY23 budget development update, approve minutes from a prior meeting, and select a chairperson and vice chairperson. The current chair, Sherry Brown, has served three terms and is subject to a term limit, unless the committee votes to recommend an extension to the Board.

• Approve minutes from June 23, 2021 meeting
• Discussion: FY23 Budget Development Update (presentation attached)
• Action: Chairperson selection (term limit consideration for current chair Sherry Brown)
• Action: Vice chairperson selection

Advisory Committees

The Diversity and Equity Committee is meeting to hear an update from Chief of Equity and Wellness Keith Oswald, approve November 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 Policy 5.20 and standardized equitable practices
• Involuntary examination updates
• High school acceleration updates
• Parent engagement needs

Advisory Committees

The Advisory Boundary Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on establishing the attendance zone for the new elementary school 05-C. The agenda includes proposed studies, written comments from PTAs, maps, and requested data. The committee will also approve minutes from the January 13 meeting and receive public comment.

• Proposed studies for new elementary school 05-C attendance zone
• Written comments from Calusa and Addison Mizner PTA presidents
• Maps of subdivisions and developments
• Data requested by ABC on December 9, 2021
• Committee discussion and action on final attendance zone

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a special emergency meeting on January 19, 2022, to vote on reinstating certain suspended health-safety protocols in Policy 1.03. The board approved a motion to reinstate facial covering requirements, with unmasked individuals to be escorted to a separate room or area for public comment. Public comment was not accepted orally due to the emergency, but written comments were allowed.

• Vote to reinstate suspended protocols in Policy 1.03 paragraphs 24(a)(iii), (vi), (ix) and 25 regarding required facial coverings
• Unmasked persons will be escorted to a separate room or area with ability for public comment
• Reinstatement effective immediately; protocols may be suspended again if facial covering requirements are suspended under Policy 2.065
• Motion passed unanimously (5-0) by Board members Andrews, Ayala, Barbieri, McQuinn, Robinson

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a closed risk management session on January 19, 2022. The meeting opens and closes in public, but the substantive discussion is closed to the public. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, the closed session, and adjournment.

• Closed risk management session
• Meeting opens and closes in public
• Motion to adjourn

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County met in a closed attorney/client session to discuss the pending litigation Invictus, Inc. v. The School Board of Palm Beach County (Case 2019-CA-011223-XXXX-MB/AF). The meeting was closed to the public, with only board members, the superintendent, and legal counsel in attendance. The board then voted to adjourn.

• Closed session on Invictus, Inc. v. SBPBC, Case 2019-CA-011223-XXXX-MB/AF, before Judge John S. Kastrenakes
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County board convened a closed attorney/client session to discuss the lawsuit Stephanie Montoya v. The School Board of Palm Beach County (Case 9:21-cv-80809-AMC). The meeting was procedural, with no public action taken other than adjournment.

• Closed session on lawsuit Stephanie Montoya v. SBPBC, Case 9:21-cv-80809-AMC, before Judge Aileen M. Cannon
• Meeting held in Thurber Conference Rooms and Board Room
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School Board of Palm Beach County convened a closed attorney/client session to discuss the lawsuit Gabrielle Bargoot v. The School Board of Palm Beach County (Case 9:21-cv-80849-WM). The meeting was procedural, with no public action taken other than adjournment.

• Closed session re: Gabrielle Bargoot v. SBPBC, Case 9:21-cv-80849-WM
• Meeting held in Thurber Conference Rooms and Board Room
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

2007- 2025 Imported Meetings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is meeting to approve the agenda, consent agenda items, and various reports. Key actions include approving November 2021 budget amendments with a $15 million increase for ESSER funds, ratifying advisory committee memberships, and approving affiliation agreements for health science education programs. The meeting also includes procedural items such as adding a personnel item and withdrawing a high school project item.

• November 2021 budget amendments: $15,000,000 increase to ESSER fund, $7,060,015 increase to General Fund, $3,271,379 increase to other federal programs
• Affiliation agreement with Dr. Carl Spirazza, LLC d/b/a Spirazza Family Medicine (Jan 20, 2022 – Dec 31, 2026) for health science clinical experiences
• Affiliation agreement with Physiotherapy & Sports Rehab, LLC (Jan 20, 2022 – Dec 31, 2026) for health science clinical experiences
• Addendum with National Academy Foundation (NAF) for career academies at Forest Hill, Olympic Heights, John I. Leonard, and William T. Dwyer high schools; $24,000 district cost
• Superintendent withdrew item FC2: Greater West Palm Beach/Lake Worth Area High School 03-OOO

Advisory Committees

The Audit Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, evaluate the Inspector General, and review a quarterly contract/procurement report. The agenda is mostly routine oversight, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of December 17, 2021 minutes
• Inspector General evaluation matrix for FY21
• Contract and Procurement Activities Quarterly Report for December 31, 2021
• Public comments period
• Upcoming 2022 meeting dates listed

Advisory Committees

The Construction Oversight Review Committee (CORC) of the School District of Palm Beach County is meeting to review consent agenda items, including facilities construction and purchasing contracts, and to discuss in-progress work updates. The committee will also handle routine items such as approving minutes, electing a chair and vice chair, and receiving public comments.

• Review of facilities construction items including contingency use and High School 03-OOO
• Purchasing construction items: prequalification of vendors, building code inspection services, aluminum walkway covers, West Riviera ES modernization design, and CMAR contracts for Highland ES, Liberty Park ES, Orchard View ES, and William T. Dwyer Community HS
• In-progress FCA work update with photos and data
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of December 2021 minutes

Advisory Committees

The School District of Palm Beach County's Advisory Boundary Committee (ABC) will hold a community input session and regular meeting to discuss and take action on establishing the attendance zone for the new elementary school 05-C. The committee will review proposed study 05C-1, consider written comments from PTAs, and may schedule a follow-up meeting if needed.

• Proposed Study 05C-1 for new elementary school 05-C attendance zone
• Written comments from Addison Mizner and Calusa PTA presidents
• Committee discussion and action on attendance zone
• Approval of December 9, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of requested data from December 9, 2021 meeting

Advisory Committees

The Academic Advisory Committee (AAC) is meeting to discuss and receive updates on instructional matters, including 24/7 online tutoring, the Test to Know assessment, and Florida House Bill 241 (Parents' Bill of Rights). The committee will also approve minutes from the December 13, 2021 meeting and hear an update from the Chief Academic Officer.

• Approval of December 13, 2021 meeting minutes
• Update from the Chief Academic Officer
• Discussion of 24/7 Online Tutoring
• Discussion of Test to Know
• Presentation on Florida House Bill 241 (Parents' Bill of Rights)