School District of Palm Beach County, Florida public meetings in 2023
138 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The Palm Beach County School Board is meeting for a closed risk management session. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, the closed session itself, and adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are listed.
- Closed risk management session at 4 p.m. in Thurber Conference Room A
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The Palm Beach County School Board is holding its regular meeting on December 13, 2023, with a consent agenda that includes a proposed third amendment to the property and casualty insurance broker contract, adding nearly $2 million in funding. The board will also hear presentations on community partnerships and student achievements, and consider routine items like budget amendments and minutes approval.
- Third Amendment to RFP 16C-001W with Beacon Group, Inc. for property/casualty insurance, adding $1,995,108 (total not-to-exceed $20,841,988)
- Village of Wellington Keely Spinelli grant of $407,000 to 11 Wellington schools ($37,000 each)
- Bank of America donation of more than $415,000 to the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County
- Budget amendments for October 2023 across multiple funds
- Recognition of student winners in Art in the Capitol and Superintendent Greeting Card contests
Advisory Committees
The Academic Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss academic updates, including a presentation on Choice & Career Options and Library Media Services. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the November 13, 2023 meeting. This is an advisory body that reports to the School Board and Superintendent.
- Approval of November 13, 2023 meeting minutes
- Update from the Chief Academic Officer
- Library Media Services update (discussion)
- Choice & Career Options update: FY25 application status, programming, partnerships
Advisory Committees
The Construction Oversight Review Committee (CORC) is meeting to review facilities construction projects and purchasing contracts, including several school renovations and new construction. The committee will also discuss updates on in-progress work, a policy update on construction bid procedures, and other administrative items. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being reviews and updates rather than final decisions.
- Melaleuca Elementary School modernization
- Lake Worth High School facility renovation
- Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School new construction
- Design services for Polo Park Middle School renovations
- Construction management at risk services for Jupiter Community High School renovations
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to discuss the FY25 budget, including the state education revenue forecast and the district's budget development process. This is a discussion and presentation, not a final decision. The meeting is open to the public, and speakers can sign up in advance.
- FY25 Budget Workshop: overview of state education revenue forecast and budget development process
- Series of budget workshops and Budget Advisory Committee meetings leading to budget adoption on September 4, 2023
- Contact: Heather Frederick, CPA, Chief Financial Officer
- Public comment: sign up by noon, email, or blue card before meeting
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special meeting on December 6, 2023, primarily to approve the consent agenda. This included approving minutes, board member travel, a charter contract amendment, financial resolutions, and a tentative union agreement with salary increases. The meeting was largely procedural, with all items passing unanimously.
- Approved travel for Board Member Marcia Andrews to Long Beach, CA ($1,420.90) and Chair Karen Brill to Tallahassee, FL ($1,078.00)
- Approved first amendment to charter contract with Northstar Academies d.b.a. Palm Beach Preparatory Academy
- Approved resolution amending 2020A COP project list to add Del Prado ES and Sandpiper Shores ES core expansions
- Approved reimbursement agreement for FY 2025 COP issue to fund West Acreage Area ES and new elementary school 23-H in Westlake
- Approved tentative SEIU/FPSU agreement with average 5% salary increase and one-time bonus
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School Board of Palm Beach County held an exceptions hearing in the case of Superintendent v. Victor Lopez (DOAH Case No. 22-3035TTS). The board voted on the petitioner's exceptions to a recommended order, ultimately passing a substitute motion to deny exceptions 1-4 and grant 5-7. The final order will be adopted at the next voting meeting.
- Vote on exceptions in DOAH Case No. 22-3035TTS
- Substitute motion passed 5-1 (deny exceptions 1-4, grant 5-7)
- Initial motion failed 3-3
- Final order to be adopted at next voting meeting
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a special meeting to consider expulsions of five students. Three students face one-year expulsion from the regular school program, while two others are recommended for modified expulsion with assignment to a disciplinary program. The board will vote publicly after hearing speakers in closed session.
- Expulsion of Student 23/24-X-004 for one year
- Expulsion of Student 23/24-X-005 for one year
- Expulsion of Student 23/24-X-006 for one year
- Modification of expulsion for Student 23/24-X-007
- Modification of expulsion for Student 23/24-X-010
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The Palm Beach County School Board Leasing Corp held a special meeting to elect officers and approve an amendment to the 2020A Certificates of Participation (COP) issue. The board approved a slate of officers and a resolution adding two projects to the 2020A COP project list, using residual funds from under-budget projects to reduce future borrowing.
- Elected Karen Brill as President, Barbara McQuinn as Vice President, Michael J. Burke as Secretary, Heather Frederick as Assistant Secretary, and Leanne Evans as Treasurer
- Approved resolution amending the 2020A COP project list to add Del Prado ES Core Expansion and Sandpiper Shores ES Core Expansion
- Residual funds from 2020A COP projects (Addison Mizner K-8, Citrus Cove ES, Plumosa School of Arts, Verde K-8, Washington ES) used to fund the two additional projects
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 public decisions or discussions are listed.
- Closed risk management session
- Held in Thurber Conference Room A
- Session is closed to the public
Advisory Committees
The Finance Committee is reviewing annual financial reports and discussing COP 2023A results. The committee will also vote on electing leadership and approving reimbursement agreements for upcoming school construction projects.
- Approval of FY 2023 Annual Debt Report
- Approval of FY 2023 Annual Investment Report ($71.3 million in interest earnings)
- Approval of FY 2025 Reimbursement Agreement for school construction
- Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
- Discussion of COP 2023A Results
Advisory Committees
The Independent Referendum Oversight Committee (IROC) will review and vote on reports of revenue and expenditures from the school district's referendum funds, covering periods through June 30, 2023, and September 30, 2023. The committee will also approve its annual report to the Board, select a chair and vice chair, and schedule future meetings.
- Approve report of revenue and expenditures through June 30, 2023 (FY23 Q4)
- Approve report of revenue and expenditures through September 30, 2023 (FY24 Q1)
- Approve IROC Report to the Board
- Select chairperson and vice chairperson
- Schedule future meetings: Feb 23, Apr 26, Aug 26, Nov 8, 2024
Advisory Committees
The Independent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee will meet to discuss the committee's agenda and previous minutes. The committee is scheduled to review a sales tax summary as of September 30, 2023, and proposed plan modifications.
- Sales Tax Summary as of 09/30/2023
- Proposed Plan Modifications
Advisory Committees
The School District of Palm Beach County Audit Committee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, receive an update from the Inspector General, and review FY2023 internal funds audit status and a draft comprehensive risk assessment. The committee will also hear a presentation from RSM on FY2023 audit results and the draft Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The meeting is largely informational, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Approval of October 20, 2023 minutes
- FY2023 Internal Funds Audit Update as of November 10, 2023
- Draft Comprehensive Risk Assessment (Redacted)
- RSM FY2023 Audit Results Presentation and FY2023 ACFR Draft
- Upcoming meeting dates: Dec. 8 (Audit Committee) and Dec. 13 (School Board)
Advisory Committees
The District Diversity and Equity Committee is holding a routine meeting with agenda items including approval of prior minutes, public comment, unfinished business, and updates from a subcommittee and the Chief of Equity and Wellness. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed in the agenda.
- Approval of October 19, 2023 meeting minutes
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes per speaker
- Update from DDEC Subcommittee
- Update from Chief of Equity and Wellness Keith Oswald
Advisory Committees
This meeting of the District Diversity and Equity Ad Hoc Subcommittee for Special Projects was canceled. The agenda included standard items such as call to order, public comment, discussion, and new business, but no decisions or discussions will take place.
- Meeting canceled
- Scheduled for 8:30 AM in the Boardroom at Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center, 3300 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special reorganization meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, approve the 2024 regular meeting dates, adopt organization documents, and make committee and board appointments. All votes passed unanimously.
- Election of School Board Chair and Vice Chair
- Approval of 2024 Regular Board Meeting dates
- Authorization to execute Florida Statute 1001.371 organization documents
- Approval of 2023 School Board Committee Assignments
- Appointment of Inella Odom-Williams as Business Community Representative to the Value Adjustment Board, and Darnell Gardener as Alternate
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a regular meeting on November 15, 2023, primarily approving minutes from prior meetings and adding items to the agenda. The board added a revised FY24 Legislative Platform with an appropriation request for Roosevelt Elementary, a personnel addendum, and an agreement with the Stiles-Nicholson Foundation for the Khanmigo program. The agenda also included consent items such as board member travel and budget amendments.
- Approved minutes from November 1, 2023 meetings, including joint workshop, expulsions, and closed sessions
- Added revised FY24 Legislative Platform with appropriation request for Roosevelt Elementary
- Added agreement with Stiles-Nicholson Foundation for Khanmigo program in high schools
- Approved board member travel to Palm Beach County Days in Tallahassee, estimated $1,078 each for Whitfield and Andrews
- Approved budget amendments for September 2023, increasing General Fund by $13,506,174
Advisory Committees
The Academic Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss an update from the Chief Academic Officer, review a presentation on the K-5 Literacy Framework (covering core instruction, targeted support, and response to intervention), and receive a Library Media Services update. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the October 9, 2023 meeting. This is an advisory body reporting to the School Board and Superintendent.
- Approval of October 9, 2023 meeting minutes
- Update from the Chief Academic Officer
- Library Media Services update (discussion)
- K-5 Literacy Framework presentation: core instruction, targeted support, response to intervention
Advisory Committees
The Construction Oversight Review Committee (CORC) of the School District of Palm Beach County is meeting to review facilities construction and purchasing items, including design services and construction management contracts for several schools. The agenda includes public comments, consent agenda items, and discussion of in-progress work.
- Design services for renovations at Forest Hill, Jupiter Community, and Atlantic Community High Schools
- Design services for new construction at West Acreage Area ES (15-E)
- Construction management at risk services for Forest Hill High School, Jeaga Middle School, Boca Raton Community High School, Wynnebrook Elementary, and West Riviera Elementary
- Facilities construction items: Boca Raton High School stair replacement, KE Cunningham Elementary PE pavilion, Melaleuca Elementary temporary holding school, Alexander Dreyfoos School of the Arts renovation, Poinciana Elementary renovation
- Approval of October 2023 meeting minutes
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School Board of Palm Beach County is meeting in a closed attorney/client session to discuss the lawsuit Diana Fedderman v. The School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 9:22-cv-81857-WM). The meeting is closed to the public and will open and close in public, with a motion to adjourn as the only action item.
- Closed attorney/client session regarding Diana Fedderman v. SBPBC, Case No. 9:22-cv-81857-WM
- Case in U.S. District Court, Southern District, before Magistrate William Matthewman
- Attendance includes all board members, Superintendent Michael Burke, and General Counsel Shawntoyia Bernard
- Motion to adjourn the meeting
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County School Board is meeting in a closed attorney/client session to discuss the case C.T. v. Palm Beach County School Board (Case No. 23-2768E). The meeting is closed to the public, with only board members and legal staff in attendance. The agenda includes only this closed session and a motion to adjourn, so no public decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Closed attorney/client session re: C.T. v. Palm Beach County School Board, Case No. 23-2768E
- Case assigned to Judge Sara M. Marken, Palm Beach County
- Attendance includes all board members, Superintendent Michael Burke, and General Counsel Shawntoyia Bernard
- 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 lawsuit Academy for Positive Learning, Inc. v. School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida (Case No. 4D22-251/502019CA000405). The meeting is closed to the public and will open and close in public. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with only a call to order and a motion to adjourn.
- Closed attorney/client session regarding Academy for Positive Learning, Inc. v. SBPBC, Case No. 4D22-251/502019CA000405
- Case before Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Judge Glenn Kelley
- Meeting scheduled immediately following Special Meeting for Expulsions in Thurber Conf. Room A
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a special meeting to consider expelling three students (23/24-X-001, 23/24-X-002, 23/24-X-003) for violations of the District's Zero Tolerance Policy. The board will hear speakers in closed session but vote publicly on each expulsion recommendation. The agenda also includes routine procedural items such as approving the agenda and consent agenda.
- Expulsion of student 23/24-X-001 for one year due to August 24, 2023 zero-tolerance violation
- Expulsion of student 23/24-X-002 for one year, with possible re-enrollment after August 12, 2023 if alternative program criteria met
- Expulsion of student 23/24-X-003 for one year, with possible re-enrollment after August 12, 2023 if alternative program criteria met
- All expulsion recommendations are on the consent agenda and were approved unanimously
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a workshop to discuss long-term teacher recruitment strategies and updates to district policies. Presentations covered pathways to teaching, virtual education regulations, and student medication procedures.
- Presentation on 'Pathways to Teaching' regarding traditional and job-embedded bachelor's degree routes
- Discussion of Policy 5.017 revisions for K-12 Virtual Education to address high school graduation requirements
- Proposed changes to Policy 5.321 regarding student use of over-the-counter headache medication with parental consent
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 a $1.1 million settlement in a charter school funding lawsuit, a charter contract amendment for The Learning Academy, and an Apple equipment agreement. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items on the consent agenda.
- Settlement of $1.1 million in Academy for Positive Learning v. SBPBC charter school referendum lawsuit
- First Amendment to charter contract for The Learning Academy, adding PK-8, with projected $4.2 million annual financial impact
- Apple Direct Customer Agreement with Apple Inc., not to exceed $500,000, for equipment and services
- Approval of board member travel: Ayala to NSBA Advocacy Symposium ($2,220) and PBC Day in Tallahassee ($1,232); Ferguson to PBC Day ($1,033)
- Personnel agenda with 4 transactions, net financial impact of $24,157
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The Palm Beach County School Board is holding a closed cybersecurity session immediately following a closed session. The agenda contains only procedural items for this meeting, with no public discussion or decisions listed.
- Closed cybersecurity session in Thurber Conf. Room A
- Call to order by board chair
- Adjournment of risk management session
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
This agenda is for a canceled risk management session of the Palm Beach School Board. The meeting consists only of procedural items: call to order, a closed risk management session, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Risk Management Session (closed) canceled
- Meeting held in Thurber Conference Room A
- Session is closed
Advisory Committees
The School District of Palm Beach County Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve financial matters, including quarterly investment reports, policy reviews, and updates on debt and bank contracts. The agenda includes public comment and future meeting scheduling.
- Quarterly investment reports for June 30 and September 30, 2023
- Policy reviews: Finance Committee, Investment and Cash Management, Debt Management
- COP 2023A update (debt)
- Bank contract update
- Future meeting: December 1, 2023
Advisory Committees
The Audit Committee is meeting to review audit reports, including special reviews of Lake Worth High School's band program and money collections at U.B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary School, as well as a follow-up on corrective actions at Glade View Elementary. They will also discuss the FY2024 annual work plan, receive updates on internal funds audits and procurement activities, and consider approval of the agenda and minutes.
- Special Review of Lake Worth High School's Band Program
- Special Review of Money Collections at U.B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary School
- Follow-up of corrective actions at Glade View Elementary School
- FY2024 Annual Work Plan
- FY2023 Internal Funds Audits Update as of October 13, 2023
Advisory Committees
This meeting of the District Diversity and Equity Ad Hoc Subcommittee for Special Projects was canceled. The agenda included standard items such as call to order, public comment, discussion, and new business, but no decisions or discussions will take place.
- Meeting canceled
- Scheduled for 8:30 AM in the Boardroom, Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center, 3300 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Advisory Committees
The District Diversity and Equity Committee (DDEC) is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, unfinished business, updates from a subcommittee and the Chief of Equity and Wellness, and new business. The meeting is largely procedural with no specific action items listed.
- Approval of September 28, 2023 meeting minutes
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes per speaker
- Update from DDEC Subcommittee
- Update from Chief of Equity and Wellness Keith Oswald
- New Business discussion
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The Palm Beach County School Board is meeting for a closed risk management session. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, the closed session itself, and adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are listed.
- Closed risk management session at 4 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The Palm Beach County School Board Leasing Corp is holding a special meeting to authorize a resolution for issuing Certificates of Participation Series 2023A, up to $165 million, to finance four school modernization projects. The board voted to approve the resolution, which replaces an earlier one deemed out of date. The meeting also included procedural items like call to order and adjournment.
- Authorize resolution to issue Certificates of Participation Series 2023A, principal not to exceed $165 million
- Financing for Pine Grove ES Modernization, Timber Trace Core Expansion, West Riviera ES Modernization, Wynnebrook ES Modernization
- Estimated cost of issuance not to exceed $1,342,195
- Bank of America Securities as Senior Underwriter, J.P. Morgan as Co-Senior Underwriter
- Roosevelt Full Service Ph 1 and North Tech/Riviera Beach Prep financing shifted to 2024
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from prior sessions, consider a personnel termination, and act on a contract for design services for a new elementary school in the western area. The board will also hear public comments and receive reports from student government and committees.
- Contract with ZYSCOVICH, LLC for design services for West Acreage Area Elementary School (15-E) – New Construction, totaling $2,078,963, with construction estimated at $45,000,000
- Termination of Matthew Csoka, effective November 9, 2023, for policy violations including misuse of authority and theft of funds from a student
- Approval of minutes from October 4, 2023 meetings, including exceptions hearing, attorney/client session, risk management, executive session, and special meetings
- Public comment procedures and speaker sign-up details for the meeting
Advisory Committees
The Construction Oversight Review Committee (CORC) of the School District of Palm Beach County is meeting to review facilities construction and purchasing items, including design and construction contracts for several schools. The committee will also discuss in-progress work updates, follow-up items, and consider a waiver for the committee chairman. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being reviews and approvals of reports and minutes.
- Review of Blue Lake Elementary School new construction (FC2)
- Design services for Jeaga Middle School renovations (PC3)
- Design services for Boca Raton Community High School renovations (PC4)
- Construction management for Historic Roosevelt Full Service Center modernization (PC5)
- Design services for West Acreage Area ES new construction (PC6)
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The Palm Beach County School Board is meeting for a closed risk management session, which is not open to the public. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, the closed session itself, and adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are listed.
- Closed risk management session in Thurber Conference Room A
- Procedural call to order and adjournment
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The Palm Beach County School Board is meeting in a closed session to discuss a security system plan. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, the closed session itself, and adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are listed.
- Closed session for Security System Plan 2
- Meeting held in Thurber Conference Room A
- Session is closed to the public
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School Board of Palm Beach County held an exceptions hearing in the case of Superintendent Michael J. Burke v. Diane Baumann (DOAH Case No. 22-2601TTS). The board voted to grant the petitioner's exceptions, deny the respondent's exceptions, and authorized the General Counsel to prepare a final order for the next meeting. The meeting was open to the public but no public comment was allowed.
- Exceptions hearing in Superintendent v. Diane Baumann, DOAH Case No. 22-2601TTS
- Board granted Petitioner's Exceptions and denied Respondent's Exceptions
- Motion to accept Respondent's Response to Exceptions as timely filed passed
- Final order to be adopted at next available voting meeting
- No financial impact reported
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a workshop to discuss the second draft of its 2024 legislative platform, with final approval scheduled for October 18, 2023. The board will also review proposed changes to Policy 8.125 on internet safety and website filtering for students, in line with state rules. This is a discussion and presentation session, not a final decision meeting.
- 2024 Legislative Platform Development - Workshop 2 (discussion)
- Policy 8.125 Internet Safety and Filtering of Websites (presentation)
- Proposed changes to include Internet Safety standards per SBER 6A-1.0957
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County held a special meeting on school safety and security, where the Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool (FSSAT) findings were presented. The Board voted unanimously to accept the findings and authorize the District to implement the proposed recommendations to improve school safety.
- Presentation of FSSAT Findings Summary for all public schools
- Board accepted findings and authorized implementation of recommendations
- Meeting held per SB 7030, FSS 1006.07(6)(a)4
- Motion passed unanimously (6 yea votes)
Advisory Committees
The District Diversity and Equity Ad Hoc Subcommittee for Special Projects is meeting to discuss and determine action items and assignments. The agenda includes public comment and new business, but no specific proposals or decisions are listed.
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes per speaker
- Discussion of determination of action items and assignments
- New business item with no details provided
- Meeting scheduled from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Advisory Committees
The District Diversity and Equity Committee (DDEC) is holding a routine meeting with agenda items including approval of prior minutes, public comment, unfinished business, subcommittee updates, and a discussion with Chief of Equity and Wellness Keith Oswald. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific policy decisions or financial items listed.
- Approval of August 24, 2023 meeting minutes
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes per speaker
- Update from DDEC subcommittee
- Discussion with Chief of Equity and Wellness Keith Oswald
- New business
Advisory Committees
The School District of Palm Beach County Audit Committee is meeting to review four audit reports covering the purchase of iReady educational software, HVAC filters replacement services contract, school bus safety inspections and maintenance, and a special review of the band program at H.L. Watkins Middle School. The committee will also receive an update on FY2023 internal funds audits and a presentation from RSM on the FY2023 audit strategy. Public comments and approval of prior minutes are also on the agenda.
- Audit of the Purchase of iReady Educational Software
- Audit of HVAC Filters Replacement Services Contract
- Audit of School Bus Safety Inspections and Maintenance
- Special Review of the Band Program at H.L. Watkins Middle School
- FY2023 Internal Funds Audits Update as of September 8, 2023
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to receive an informational report from the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County on its services for the 2022-2023 academic year. The meeting is open to the public, and no votes are scheduled except for adjournment.
- Education Foundation of Palm Beach County annual report for 2022-2023
- Presentation by James Gavrilos, President/CEO
- Workshop open to the public with sign-up for speakers
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board holds a regular meeting with several action items, including added agenda items on the Greater Florida Consortium's 2024 legislative program, a petition for administrative hearing, a personnel addendum, and an amended interlocal agreement with Palm Beach County for access to the Public Safety Radio System. The superintendent withdrew two items: an amendment to the FY24 School Readiness contract with the Early Learning Coalition and a contract extension with the Florida Air Conditioning Apprenticeship Association. The board also pulled one item from the consent agenda and will hear public comments and reports.
- Amended interlocal agreement with Palm Beach County for Public Safety Radio System access
- Authorization to rule on Stephen Starr's petition for administrative hearing
- Personnel addendum to start employees in new positions
- Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards' 2024 Legislative Program approval
- Withdrawn: FY24 School Readiness contract amendment (VPK/Afterschool) and apprenticeship agreement extension
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 consists of procedural items: call to order, the closed session itself, and adjournment. No public business or decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Closed risk management session in Thurber Conference Rooms
Advisory Committees
The Academic Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive an update from the Chief Academic Officer, and discuss instructional matters. The agenda includes a review of Policy 1.09, election of officers, and a presentation on the opening of FY2023-2024 with academic and legislative updates.
- Approval of May 8, 2023 meeting minutes
- Review of Policy 1.09
- Election of officers
- Presentation on opening of FY2023-2024: academics, school opening, legislative updates
Advisory Committees
The Construction Oversight Review Committee (CORC) of the School District of Palm Beach County is meeting to discuss facilities construction, purchasing, and ongoing work. The agenda includes consent items on construction change orders and consultant contracts, as well as discussion of in-progress facility condition assessment work and follow-up items. The meeting also covers routine administrative matters like attendance, minutes, and public comments.
- Facilities Construction: Contingency Use and Change Order Report; Santaluces HS Facility Renovation
- Purchasing Construction: Prequalification documents and consultant services for structural engineering
- In-Progress FCA Work Update presentation
- Approval of August 2023 meeting minutes
- Conflict of Interest Statement/Lobbyist Discussion Disclosure
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School Board of Palm Beach County held a final budget adoption meeting, approving the FY 2024 budget and the property tax (millage) rate. The board voted to levy a total millage of 6.457 mills, raising $2,063,112,276 in local revenue, and adopted a total budget of $5,300,469,444 across all funds. Both items passed unanimously.
- Adopted resolution levying 6.457 mills for FY 2024, raising $2,063,112,276 in local revenue
- Approved FY 2024 District Summary Budget of $5,300,469,444
- Millage includes 3.201 mills Required Local Effort, 0.748 mills Discretionary Operating, 1.500 mills Capital Improvement, 1.000 mills Additional Operating
- Budget includes $2,853,396,778 General Fund and $1,890,762,092 Capital Projects
- Public hearing held as required by Florida Statutes
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
This is a closed session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board to discuss a security system plan, held immediately after a special meeting for expulsions. The meeting opens and closes in public, but the discussion itself is closed. The only action item is a motion to adjourn.
- Closed session for security system plan
- Meeting held immediately following special meeting for expulsions
- Motion to adjourn
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a workshop to discuss its legislative priorities for the 2024 Florida Legislative Session and to review proposed updates to policies governing K-12 extracurricular participation and interscholastic athletics eligibility. The meeting is open to the public, and speakers may sign up by noon the day of the meeting.
- Discussion of 2024 Legislative Platform Development for the Florida Legislative Session starting in January
- Review of Policy 5.60: Eligibility for Participation in K-12 Extracurricular Activities
- Review of Policy 5.61: Eligibility Requirements Including Physical Examination for High School and Middle School Interscholastic Athletics
- No financial impact to the District for policy changes
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The Palm Beach County School Board held a special meeting to consider expulsions of four students for offenses including posting or transmitting threats of mass shooting or terrorism and possessing a weapon. Three expulsions were approved on the consent agenda, and a fourth was approved as new business after being pulled from the consent agenda.
- Expulsion of student 22/23-X-048 for posting/transmitting a threat of mass shooting or terrorism on March 27, 2023
- Expulsion of student 22/23-X-055 for possession of a weapon on April 13, 2023, with possible re-enrollment no earlier than January 9, 2024
- Expulsion of student 22/23-X-065 for posting/transmitting a threat of mass shooting or terrorism on May 5, 2023
- Expulsion of student 22/23-X-063 for posting/transmitting a threat of mass shooting on May 9, 2023, with possible re-enrollment no earlier than January 9, 2024
Advisory Committees
The Superintendent's Student Advisory Committee (SSAC) is meeting to conduct routine business: approving minutes, hearing public comment, reviewing SDPBC policies, receiving a presentation on Robert's Rules of Order and Sunshine Law, and electing officers. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy items or dollar amounts listed.
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
- Public comment period
- SSAC policy review
- Presentation on Robert's Rules of Order and Sunshine Law
- Officer nominations and elections
Advisory Committees
The Independent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee (ISSOC) will meet to review the sales tax financial summary as of June 30, 2023, and consider proposed modifications to the 2016 Sales Tax Referendum project plan. The committee will also approve minutes from the April 28, 2023 meeting and set future meeting dates.
- Review of Sales Tax Summary as of 06/30/2023
- Proposed Plan Modifications (items 184-201)
- Approval of minutes from April 28, 2023
- Future meeting dates: Nov 17, 2023; Feb 23, 2024; Apr 26, 2024
Advisory Committees
The Independent Referendum Oversight Committee meeting scheduled for August 25, 2023, was cancelled and rescheduled to November 17 due to lack of a quorum. The agenda included approval of April 28 minutes, a report on referendum revenue and expenditures through June 30, 2023, and scheduling of future meetings.
- Meeting cancelled and rescheduled to November 17 at 10:30am
- Approval of April 28, 2023 minutes
- Report on revenue collected and expenditures incurred through June 30, 2023
- FY23 total referendum revenue: $280,952,674; total expenditures: $243,545,162
- Future meetings: November 17, 2023 and February 23, 2024
Advisory Committees
The District Diversity and Equity Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates from its subcommittee and the Chief of Equity and Wellness. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.
- Approval of June 8, 2023 meeting minutes
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes per speaker
- Update from DDEC Subcommittee
- Update from Chief of Equity and Wellness Keith Oswald
Advisory Committees
The District Diversity and Equity Ad Hoc Subcommittee for Special Projects is meeting to discuss and determine action items and assignments. The agenda includes public comment (limited to 2 minutes per speaker) and new business. No specific proposals or decisions are listed.
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes per speaker
- Discussion on determination of action items and assignments
- New business item
- Meeting scheduled 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center, 3300 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Advisory Committees
The Technology Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from March 2023 and receive informational presentations on educational technology, the summer IT internship program, the Here Comes the Bus ridership app, and enterprise service management. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Approval of March 29, 2023 meeting minutes
- Educational Technology Review presented by David Atwell, Ph.D.
- Summer Student Internship Program presented by Chris Persaud
- Student Bus Ridership & Here Comes the Bus (HCTB) update
- Enterprise Service Management presentation
Advisory Committees
The Audit Committee is meeting to review audit reports, including unannounced cash counts at 10 schools and a special review of money collections at Glade View Elementary. They will also discuss compliance and contract oversight reports, and receive FYI investigative reports on various school incidents. The committee will also consider electing or extending the chair/vice chair.
- FY2023 Unannounced Cash Counts at 10 Sample Schools
- Special Review of Money Collections at Glade View Elementary School
- Recommendation Implementation Status Report - June 30, 2023
- Contract & Procurement Activities Quarterly Report - June 30, 2023
- FYI Investigative Reports: Theft of Funds, Ramen Noodle Sales, Fundraising, and more
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
This agenda is for a closed executive session of the Palm Beach County School Board, held on August 16, 2023. The session is closed to the public, and the agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, the closed session itself, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Closed executive 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. 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 School District of Palm Beach County Board held a regular meeting, approving minutes from prior sessions and the agenda. The board also approved consent agenda items, including agreements with Florida Gulf Coast University and Literacy AmeriCorps, and received a presentation on accreditation certification. The meeting included public comment opportunities and reports from committees.
- Approved agreement with Florida Gulf Coast University for clinical education internships, effective Sept 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028, with no financial impact.
- Approved Literacy AmeriCorps cooperative agreement for graduation coaches and reading tutors at multiple schools, with a financial impact of $200,486.51.
- Approved memorandum of agreement with Prevention Partnerships for Children, Inc. to co-fund BRIDGES support at 11 elementary schools.
- Received accreditation certification from Cognia for continued six-year accreditation.
- Approved minutes from July 26 and August 2, 2023 meetings, including a special meeting for expulsions and a tentative budget adoption.
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a closed attorney/client session to discuss the lawsuit Diana Fedderman v. The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida (Case No. 9:22-cv-81857-WM). The meeting is procedural, with the board convening in private and then adjourning.
- Closed attorney/client session regarding Diana Fedderman v. SBPBC, Case No. 9:22-cv-81857-WM
- Case before Magistrate William Matthewman, U.S. District Court, Southern District
- 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 is holding a workshop to receive the General Counsel's annual report and evaluation presentation. The meeting is open to the public, and speakers can sign up in advance. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with only the workshop item and adjournment.
- General Counsel's Annual Evaluation Presentation (FY23 GC Evaluation Presentation.pdf)
- Workshop immediately following Closed Sessions in the Board Room
- Public comment sign-up by noon via 561-434-8136 or blue card
Advisory Committees
The Academic Advisory Committee (AAC) is meeting to approve minutes from May 8, 2023, receive an update from the Chief Academic Officer, and discuss instructional matters. The agenda includes a review of Policy 1.09, election of officers, and a presentation on the opening of FY2023-2024, covering end-of-year academic updates, school opening updates, and legislative updates. This is an advisory body reporting to the School Board and Superintendent.
- Approval of May 8, 2023, meeting minutes
- Review of Policy 1.09
- Election of officers
- Presentation on opening of FY2023-2024 (academics, school opening, 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, discuss in-progress work, and consider new school designs. The agenda includes consent agenda items for facilities construction and purchasing, as well as discussion of follow-up items and design style reviews. This is a regular advisory committee meeting focused on oversight and discussion, not final decision-making.
- Review of Facilities Construction Board Report Summary and FC1 Contingency Use and Change Order August 2023
- Purchasing Construction items: PC1 prequalification, PC2 Invitation to Bid for Pahokee High School dugouts, PC3 consultant services for MEP/fire, PC4 geotechnical engineering renewal, PC5 CM at Risk for Wynnebrook Elementary modernization
- In-Progress FCA Work Update with photos and data
- School Designs Presentation for open discussion
- Approval of July 2023 minutes
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
This is a closed attorney/client session of the School Board of Palm Beach County to discuss the lawsuit Ana Groover v. The School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 2021CA012516MB/AJ). The meeting is closed to the public, with only board members, the superintendent, and legal staff in attendance. The agenda is otherwise procedural, consisting of call to order and adjournment.
- Closed session re: Ana Groover v. SBPBC, Case No. 2021CA012516MB/AJ, 15th Judicial Circuit
- Presiding judge: Honorable Maxine Cheesman
- Attendees include all board members, Superintendent Michael Burke, General Counsel Shawntoyia Bernard, and staff attorneys
- Motion to adjourn passed unanimously
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special meeting to consider expelling eight students for weapon possession or making a threat. The board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda, which included all eight expulsion recommendations. Two students may re-enroll as early as January 9, 2024, if they meet certain criteria.
- Expulsion of student 22/23-X-052 for weapon possession on March 31, 2023
- Expulsion of student 22/23-X-058 for weapon possession on April 18, 2023
- Expulsion of student 22/23-X-059 for weapon possession on April 18, 2023
- Expulsion of student 22/23-X-060 for making a threat on April 4, 2023
- Expulsion of student 22/23-X-061 for weapon possession on April 28, 2023
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County held a public hearing to adopt its tentative FY 2024 budget and millage rates. The board approved a total millage levy of 6.457 mills, which is 13.56% above the rolled-back rate, and a tentative district budget of $5,222,556,668. The meeting included reports from the Budget Advisory Committee and the Chief Financial Officer.
- Adopted tentative millage rate of 6.457 mills for FY 2024, generating $2,063,112,276 in local tax revenue
- Adopted tentative total budget of $5,222,556,668 for FY 2024
- General Fund budget set at $2,841,300,155
- Capital Projects budget set at $1,871,657,848
- Budget Advisory Committee report presented by Vice-Chairwoman Lori Bonino
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 meetings, and to act on a consent agenda. Key items include reallocating funds for instructional materials, approving behavioral health and charter school agreements, and addressing charter school contract amendments. The meeting is open to the public with speaker sign-up available.
- Reallocate funds for instructional materials from Black History 365 and Facing History and Ourselves, Inc. (within $41,357,151 approved April 19, 2023)
- Approve Tree of Knowledge Behavioral Health Agreement (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024, no financial impact)
- Approve address change for Renaissance Learning Center to 650 Royal Palm Beach Boulevard, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
- Approve initial 5-year charter for Gardens School of Technology, Inc. (estimated $2,810,921.16 per year)
- Approve 15-year renewal charter for Western Academy Charter School (estimated $4,758,830.95 per year)
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a leadership and workshop retreat, open to the public, at Palm Beach State College. The main item is a facilitated presentation on Board Governance by David M. Delaney of Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman. The meeting is primarily a discussion and presentation session, with no formal decisions listed other than adjournment.
- Retreat at Palm Beach State College, 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth
- Facilitated presentation on Board Governance by David M. Delaney
- Superintendent Michael J. Burke participating
- Public can sign up to speak by noon or submit written comments
Advisory Committees
This meeting of the School District of Palm Beach County Audit Committee was canceled. The agenda, had it occurred, would have included approval of minutes, public comments, an Inspector General update, audit reports, compliance reports, and investigative reports. Since the meeting is canceled, no decisions or discussions will take place.
- FY2023 unannounced cash counts at 10 sample schools
- Special review of money collections at Glade View Elementary School
- Recommendation implementation status report as of June 30, 2023
- Contract and procurement activities quarterly report - June 30, 2023
- Investigative reports on theft of funds at John F. Kennedy Middle School and other schools
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School Board held a special meeting to consider an appeal of a parent's objection to books at Olympic Heights Community High School. The board voted to deny the appeal, keeping the challenged books in schools, citing the Superintendent's June 7, 2023 letter and Florida Statute Section 1003.45.
- Board denied appeal of denial of objections to books at Olympic Heights Community High School
- Motion cites Florida Statute Section 1003.45 (Bible study in schools) and Policy 8.1205
- General Counsel authorized to provide written decision to complainant
- All six board members voted in favor of denying the appeal
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to discuss potential litigation against social media companies, including Meta, Instagram, TikTok, Google, and YouTube, over allegations that their products harm children's mental health. The board will consider retaining the law firm Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP to evaluate the viability of such a lawsuit. Attorney fees would be contingent on a favorable outcome.
- Discussion of potential litigation against social media companies (Meta, Facebook Holdings, Instagram, TikTok, Google, YouTube)
- Consideration of retaining law firm Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP
- Allegations: companies target children, design addictive products, causing mental health crisis and physical damages
- Financial impact: attorney fees contingent on favorable litigation outcome
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 public decisions or discussions are listed.
- Closed risk management session
- Held in Thurber Conference Rooms
- Session is closed to the public
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a regular meeting on July 19, 2023, approving minutes from prior sessions and consent agenda items including budget amendments and the advertisement of the FY24 tentative budget. The agenda also included procedural items, committee reports, and public comment opportunities.
- Approved minutes from June 7 and June 14 meetings
- Approved May 2023 budget amendments (General Fund +$608,782, Capital Projects +$1,861,088, Other Federal Programs +$1,832,368, ESSER +$160,000)
- Approved advertisement of FY24 tentative District budget and tax notices (estimated $8,000 cost)
- Added items for water utility services at Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School and West Boynton Middle School
- Added personnel addendum for new employee positions
Advisory Committees
This meeting of the District Diversity and Equity Ad Hoc Subcommittee for Special Projects was canceled. The agenda lists standard items (call to order, public comment, discussion, new business) but no substantive actions or decisions were scheduled.
- Meeting canceled
- Scheduled for 11:45 AM at Thurber A, Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center, 3300 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Advisory Committees
The District Diversity and Equity Ad Hoc Subcommittee for Special Projects is meeting to discuss and determine action items and assignments. The agenda includes public comment and new business, but no specific proposals or decisions are listed.
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes per speaker
- Discussion of action items and assignments
- New business item
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a regular meeting on June 14, 2023, approving minutes from prior meetings and adding three items to the agenda for good cause: an HVAC-R Academy grant, a tobacco prevention contract amendment, and a personnel addendum. The board also withdrew a proposed online education agreement with K12 Florida LLC. The meeting included presentations recognizing Holocaust survivors, academic games winners, scholarship recipients, and green schools.
- Added CEW5: Education Foundation Grant Agreement for HVAC-R Academy at Riviera Beach Preparatory Academy
- Added CEW6: Department of Health Tobacco Prevention Program COTIM Contract Amendment
- Added P2: Personnel Addendum
- Withdrew DS2: K12 Florida LLC Online Educational Products and Services Agreement (up to $450,000/year)
- Approved minutes from May 3 and May 10, 2023 meetings
Advisory Committees
The District Diversity and Equity Ad Hoc Subcommittee for Special Projects is meeting to discuss and determine action items and assignments. The agenda includes public comment and new business, but no specific proposals or decisions are listed.
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes per speaker
- Discussion of action items and assignments
- New business item
- Meeting scheduled from 9 AM to 11:45 AM
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
This is a closed attorney/client session of the School Board to discuss the pending case L.K. v. Palm Beach County School Board (DOAH Case No. 21-2627E). The meeting is procedural, with no public decisions or discussions, and ends with a motion to adjourn.
- Closed session on L.K. v. SBPBC, DOAH Case No. 21-2627E
- Administrative Law Judge Jessica E. Varn presiding
- All board members and staff attorneys in attendance
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County School Board met in a closed attorney/client session to discuss the lawsuit D.P., et al. v. Palm Beach County School Board, et al. The meeting was procedural, with no public action taken other than adjournment.
- Closed session re: D.P., et al. v. Palm Beach County School Board, et al., Case No. 9:21-CV-81099 CANNON
- Case before US District Judge Eileen Cannon in Fort Pierce
- Motion to adjourn passed unanimously
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The Palm Beach County School Board is meeting for a closed 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 risk management session
- Held in Thurber Conference Rooms
- Immediately following closed session
- No public agenda items listed
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a special meeting to approve routine items and several notable actions. The board approved a tentative agreement with the Police Benevolent Association giving a 7% salary increase, and authorized the chairman to negotiate an amendment to the Superintendent's employment contract. It also approved consent items including two liability settlements totaling $180,000, a community partnership MOU, and various job descriptions.
- PBA collective bargaining agreement: 7% salary increase, $784,290 FY23 impact
- Superintendent's contract amendment negotiation authorized
- Two liability settlements: $80,000 (Ann Marie Diaz) and $100,000 (Gabriel Delvalle)
- Community Partnership School MOU with Children's Home Society, Health Care District, FAU
- Job descriptions approved for maintenance and purchasing roles
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a workshop to discuss the superintendent's proposed evaluation instrument, receive the final FY24 budget workshop update before adoption on September 6, 2023, and review proposed changes to several policies including zero tolerance, threat assessment, and student mental health crisis response. The meeting is open to the public, and speakers can sign up by noon the day of the meeting.
- Superintendent's proposed evaluation instrument (FY23 draft matrix and instrument attached)
- FY24 budget workshop – final of four, leading to adoption September 6, 2023
- Policy 3.20 Resignation and Termination of Employment presentation
- Equity and Wellness policy workshop: changes to policies 5.1814, 5.1815, 5.1817, 5.20, and 8.13
- Motion to adjourn (passed)
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special meeting to consider expelling nine students for offenses including weapon possession and threats of mass shooting or terrorism. The board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda, expelling all nine students for one calendar year. Two students may re-enroll as early as August 10, 2023, if they meet specified criteria.
- Expelled student 22/23-X-042 for weapon possession on Feb 27, 2023; may re-enroll Aug 10, 2023 if criteria met
- Expelled student 22/23-X-043 for posting/transmitting a threat of mass shooting or terrorism on Feb 21, 2023
- Expelled student 22/23-X-045 for weapon possession and threatening another student on Mar 10, 2023
- Expelled student 22/23-X-047 for weapon possession on Mar 13, 2023; may re-enroll Aug 10, 2023 if criteria met
- Expelled students 22/23-X-049, 22/23-X-050, 22/23-X-051, 22/23-X-053, and 22/23-X-056 for weapon possession or threat offenses between Mar 16 and Apr 11, 2023
Advisory Committees
The Budget Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the FY24 budget development update and a report to the School Board. They will also vote to approve the minutes from the March 31, 2023 meeting. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions or public hearings.
- Approve minutes from March 31, 2023 meeting
- Discussion: FY24 Budget Development Update
- Discussion: Report to the Board (dated June 7, 2023)
Advisory Committees
The District Diversity and Equity Ad Hoc Subcommittee for Special Projects is meeting to discuss and determine action items and assignments. The agenda includes public comment (limited to 2 minutes per speaker) and new business. No specific proposals or decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes per speaker
- Discussion of action items and assignments
- New business item
- Meeting at Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center, 3300 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach
Advisory Committees
The District Diversity and Equity Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comment, and discuss unfinished business on high-achieving African American/Black male students. They will also receive an update on concordant scores for graduation and discuss addressing the vaping epidemic.
- Discussion: 'High Achieving African American/Black Male Students in Palm Beach County Schools'
- Update from Chief of Equity and Wellness on concordant scores for graduation
- New business: Addressing the Vaping Epidemic
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes per speaker
Advisory Committees
The Academic Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss an update from the Chief Academic Officer, review graduation requirements including concordant scores, and consider the meeting start time for the next school year. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes. This is a routine advisory meeting with no major decisions or fiscal impacts.
- Approval of April 10, 2023 meeting minutes
- Update from the Chief Academic Officer
- Presentation on graduation requirements and concordant scores
- Discussion of SY24 meeting start time
Advisory Committees
The Superintendent's Student Advisory Committee (SSAC) is holding a regular meeting with agenda items including call to order, approval of minutes, public comment, and opening comments from Superintendent Burke. The main discussion topics are presentations on the Essential Characteristics of a Palm Beach Schools Graduate (Initiative A3a) and post-graduation options, followed by a certificate presentation. This is a routine advisory meeting focused on student input, with no major decisions or financial actions on the agenda.
- Discussion of Essential Characteristics of a Palm Beach Schools Graduate - Initiative A3a
- Presentation on post-graduation options by Janina Simmonds, Manager of Equity and Access
- Public comment period (2 minutes per person)
- Presentation of certificates by Superintendent Mike Burke
Advisory Committees
The Construction Oversight Review Committee (CORC) of the School District of Palm Beach County is meeting to handle routine business: approving the agenda and prior minutes, hearing public comments, and reviewing consent agenda items related to facilities construction and purchasing. The committee will also receive updates on in-progress facility condition assessment (FCA) work and follow-up discussions. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Review of facilities construction items, including Loggers Run Middle School renovation, Grove Park ES modernization, and North County Support Center office renovations
- Review of purchasing construction items, including prequalification and CMAR services
- Update on in-progress FCA (Facility Condition Assessment) work
- Conflict of Interest Statement/Lobbyist discussion disclosure
- Approval of April 2023 meeting minutes
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 consists of procedural items: call to order, the closed session itself, and adjournment. No public business or decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Closed risk management session
- Held in Thurber Conference Rooms
- Session is closed to the public
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to receive the annual update on the 13 initiatives in its strategic plan. The presentation will highlight accomplishments and milestones. The meeting is open to the public, and the agenda includes only this presentation and a motion to adjourn.
- Strategic Plan Annual Update presentation covering 13 initiatives
- Update highlights accomplishments and milestones of the strategic plan
- Presentation by John-Anthony Boggess, Adam Miller, and Yvette McLean-Pilliner
- No financial impact reported for the update
- Motion to adjourn passed unanimously
Advisory Committees
The Independent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee (ISSOC) is meeting to review the district's sales tax financial summary as of March 31, 2023, and to consider proposed modifications to the 2016 Sales Tax Referendum project plan. The committee will also hear public comment and discuss future meeting dates. This is a regular oversight meeting for the committee that monitors the use of sales surtax funds.
- Review of Sales Tax Financial Summary as of 03/31/2023
- Consideration of Proposed Plan Modifications 149-183
- 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 Independent Referendum Oversight Committee (IROC) will meet to approve minutes from November 18, 2022, and review two financial reports on the school district's referendum funds. The committee will consider recommending approval of revenue and expenditure reports through December 31, 2022, and through March 31, 2023, with projected total revenue of $280,952,674 for FY23. Future meeting dates are also scheduled.
- Approval of November 18, 2022 minutes
- Revenue/expenditure report through Dec 31, 2022: $248,748,429 collected, $116,152,018 spent
- Revenue/expenditure report through Mar 31, 2023: $254,674,586 collected, $181,901,128 spent
- FY23 projected total referendum revenue: $280,952,674
- Future meetings: Aug 25, Nov 17, Feb 23, 2024
Advisory Committees
The District Diversity and Equity Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates from a subcommittee and the Chief of Equity and Wellness. They will also discuss new business items, including a letter of recommendation for a STOP School Violence grant application and a study on high-achieving African American/Black male students. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions listed.
- Approval of prior meeting minutes (DDEC Minutes 3.16.23.pdf)
- Update from Chief of Equity and Wellness on Equity Policy 1.041 and DDEC Policy 1.0971 (both adopted 04/12/23)
- Letter of recommendation for District's STOP School Violence grant application
- Discussion of School Effectiveness Questionnaire (SEQ)
- Presentation on 'High Achieving African American/Black Male Students in PBC Schools'
Advisory Committees
The School District of Palm Beach County Audit Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and prior minutes, hear public comments, and receive updates from the Inspector General and legal counsel Holland & Knight. The committee will review audit reports on afterschool programs at Northboro and Cholee Lake elementary schools, the FY2022 internal funds audit, and quarterly contract and procurement reports. This is a regular meeting focused on oversight and review of financial and operational matters.
- Approval of March 17, 2023 minutes
- Holland & Knight addendum, contract, and invoices (4/14/22-3/13/23)
- Special review of Pre-K afterschool program at Northboro Elementary
- Special review of afterschool program records at Cholee Lake Elementary
- FY2022 Internal Funds Audit and quarterly contract/procurement report
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County School Board is meeting for a closed attorney-client session regarding the case L.K. v. Palm Beach County School Board (DOAH Case No. 21-2627E), before Administrative Law Judge Jessica E. Varn. The meeting opens and closes in public, but the session itself is closed. The board then adjourned with a unanimous vote.
- Closed attorney-client session re: L.K. v. SBPBC, DOAH Case No. 21-2627E
- Case before Administrative Law Judge Jessica E. Varn
- Meeting opened and closed in public; session held closed
- Unanimous motion to adjourn (7-0)
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School Board of Palm Beach County held its regular meeting on April 19, 2023, approving the meeting agenda as presented. The board received presentations on two donations: an $848,500 grant from the City Commission of Boynton Beach for nine schools, and a $40,000 grant from the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce's Golden Bell Foundation for a reading intervention program at 13 schools. The consent agenda included budget amendments for February 2023 and cooperative agreements with Kids In-Care, Nova Southeastern University, and the University of St. Augustine. The meeting also included reports from committees and recognition of teacher and student award winners.
- Approved agenda (motion by Erica Whitfield, second by Alexandria Ayala; passed 7-0)
- Presented $848,500 Boynton Beach grant for nine schools
- Presented $40,000 Golden Bell Foundation grant for reading program at 13 Boca Raton schools
- Consent agenda: February 2023 budget amendments (General Fund +$373,703; Capital Projects +$3,044,161)
- Consent agenda: cooperative agreements with Kids In-Care, Nova Southeastern University, and University of St. Augustine
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School Board of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to approve minutes, adopt several policies, and handle consent agenda items. Key actions included approving a five-year charter contract for South Florida International Academy Charter School, adopting revised policies on equity, student codes of conduct, public records, and the strategic plan, and approving a personnel agenda with a net financial impact of $82,758. The board also discussed adding a school dashboard to the district website and FSBA membership.
- Approved 5-year charter for South Florida International Academy Charter School with projected costs from $889,675 (year 1) to $3,348,451 (year 5)
- Adopted Policy 1.041 Equity Policy, Policy 1.0971 District Diversity and Equity Committee, Policy 5.1812 and 5.1813 Student Codes of Conduct, Policy 2.041 Public Records, Policy 1.06 Strategic Plan
- Approved Personnel Agenda with net financial impact of $82,758
- Adopted Policy 1.03 School Board Meetings with amendment to attach all timely written comments to minutes
- Discussed adding a school dashboard to district website and FSBA membership
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a special meeting to consider expelling six students, each for one calendar year, for possessing weapons on school grounds. The board will vote publicly on the consent agenda after hearing speakers in closed session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.
- Expulsion of student 22/23-X-036 for weapon possession on Jan 26, 2023
- Expulsion of student 22/23-X-037 for weapon possession on Jan 27, 2023
- Expulsion of student 22/23-X-038 for weapon possession on Feb 13, 2023
- Expulsion of student 22/23-X-039 for weapon possession on Feb 9, 2023
- Expulsion of student 22/23-X-040 for weapon possession on Feb 23, 2023
Advisory Committees
The Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) of the School District of Palm Beach County is meeting to approve prior minutes, elect a new chair and vice chair, and receive informational updates on several technology projects. These include a Universal ID update, a hosted portal, electronic cumulative folders, network circuit upgrades, and bus-related technology initiatives. The meeting is largely informational and procedural, with no major funding decisions listed.
- Election of new Chair and Vice Chair
- Approval of August 24, 2022 meeting minutes
- Student Universal ID update presentation
- School network circuit upgrades presentation
- Remote bus video retrieval and electronic trip inspection updates
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The Palm Beach County School Board is meeting for a closed risk management session. The agenda contains only procedural items for this closed session, with no public discussion or decisions listed.
- Closed risk management session at 3 p.m. in Thurber Conference Rooms
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, consider agenda items, and discuss several action items. Key items include a $5.7 million construction contract for Sandpiper Shores Elementary renovations, a $848,500 grant from Boynton Beach for nine schools, and a potential Haitian Creole translation agreement. The board also added items for good cause, including an audit committee recommendation and a board member appointment.
- First Amendment to contract with Cooper Construction for $5,728,327.81 for Sandpiper Shores Elementary renovations
- Recognition of $848,500 grant from City Commission of Boynton Beach for nine schools
- Agreement with Benchmark Education Company for Haitian Creole translation, up to $200,000 in royalties
- Appointment of citizen member to Value Adjustment Board per FL Statute 194.015
- Approval of minutes from March 1, 2023 meetings
Advisory Committees
The Special Audit Committee will meet to approve its agenda, hear public comments, receive an update from the Inspector General, and review a report from the law firm Holland & Knight. The meeting will also include general comments and adjournment. The agenda lists upcoming meeting dates for the Audit Committee and the School Board for the rest of 2023.
- IG Update
- Holland & Knight Report
- Public Comments
- Upcoming 2023 Audit Committee meeting dates listed
- Upcoming 2023 School Board meeting dates listed
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 budget increases. The agenda includes consent agenda items, discussion of in-progress work, and new business. The meeting is largely procedural, with public comments and approval of minutes.
- Budget increase to Fulton Holland School Police Renovation Project
- Dr. Joaquin Garcia HS (New High School 03-OOO) project review
- West Tech Education Center Facility Remodel
- Coral Sunset ES Facility Renovation Project
- Annual FISH Certification
Advisory Committees
The Audit Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, receive an update from the Inspector General, and review a report from Holland & Knight. They will also discuss the FY2022 internal funds audit and an investigative report on Pahokee Middle Senior High School. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes on policy or budget items.
- Approval of February 17, 2023 and amended January 13, 2023 minutes
- Holland & Knight report with chronology and attachments
- FY2022 update of internal funds audit as of March 10, 2023
- Investigative report 23-0007-I on Pahokee Middle Senior High School
- Upcoming 2023 meeting dates listed
Advisory Committees
The District Diversity and Equity Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comment, and discuss unfinished business including a draft letter. They will also receive updates from a subcommittee on district trainings and from the Chief of Equity & Wellness, and discuss new business on dual language and SEQ data for the April meeting.
- Approval of prior meeting minutes (2.23.23 as corrected)
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes per speaker
- Discussion of DDEC draft letter
- Update from subcommittee on district trainings
- New business: Dual Language and SEQ Data for April meeting
Advisory Committees
The Academic Advisory Committee is meeting to review routine business, including approving prior minutes and receiving an update from the Chief Academic Officer. The main discussion item is a presentation on VPK and school readiness, covering status, state assessments, and kindergarten transition.
- Approval of January 9, 2023 meeting minutes
- Update from the Chief Academic Officer
- Presentation on VPK and School Readiness
- Discussion of mandated state assessments
- Transition to Kindergarten
Advisory Committees
The Superintendent's Student Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss district policies and procedures, with presentations on the essential characteristics of a Palm Beach Schools graduate and discipline data. The committee will also consider future topics for discussion.
- Presentation on Essential Characteristics of a Palm Beach Schools Graduate (Initiative A3a)
- Presentation on Discipline Data
- Public comment period (2 minutes per person)
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special meeting to consider expelling six students, each for possessing a weapon on school grounds. The board voted to approve the consent agenda, which included all six expulsion recommendations, and also approved the meeting agenda and adjourned.
- Expulsion of student 22/23-X-021 for weapon possession on Oct 26, 2022; one-year expulsion, possible re-enrollment Aug 10, 2023
- Expulsion of student 22/23-X-027 for weapon possession on Nov 14, 2022; one-year expulsion, possible re-enrollment Aug 10, 2023
- Expulsion of student 22/23-X-029 for weapon possession on Dec 13, 2022; one-year expulsion
- Expulsion of student 22/23-X-030 for weapon possession on Dec 14, 2022; one-year expulsion
- Expulsion of student 22/23-X-031 for weapon possession on Dec 20, 2022; one-year expulsion
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to discuss four items: kindergarten readiness collaboration, affordable/workforce housing, the FY24-33 capital plan, and proposed revisions to Policy 2.04 on public information. No votes are scheduled; the only action is a motion to adjourn.
- Kindergarten Readiness Workshop with Early Learning Coalition and Children's Services Council
- Affordable/Workforce Housing Workshop, including land banked sites map
- FY24 Capital Plan Workshop ahead of budget adoption on September 13, 2023
- Proposed revisions to Policy 2.04 Public Information
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a special meeting to approve minutes from prior sessions and several consent agenda items. Key actions include participating in a national JUUL settlement expected to bring over $10 million, extending an AT&T contract for $3.4 million, and extending banking services with Wells Fargo for up to $88,000.
- Approve participation in JUUL Labs national settlement, anticipated payments over $10 million
- Extend AT&T agreement for Switched Ethernet Circuits through June 30, 2024, annual cost $3,400,000
- Extend RFP 16C-002Q for General Banking and School Banking Services with Wells Fargo, not to exceed $88,000
- Approve Board Member Marcia Andrews travel to Washington D.C., estimated $2,011.28
- Ratify membership list of Board Advisory Committee
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 only items are the call to order, the closed session itself, and adjournment. No public business or decisions are listed.
- Closed risk management session
- Held in Thurber Conference Rooms
- Immediately following closed session
Advisory Committees
The District Diversity and Equity Committee is meeting to discuss updates on equity initiatives, including a revised equity statement and a school effectiveness questionnaire. They will also hear from a subcommittee on district trainings and discuss new business items such as a strategic plan and equity analysis tool, truancy and attendance, and zoning for Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.
- Revised Equity Statement and School Effective Questionnaire update from Chief of Equity & Wellness
- Update from Subcommittee on District Trainings
- Discussion of Strategic Plan & Equity Analysis Tool
- Discussion of Truancy and Attendance
- Discussion of Dr. Joaquin Garcia HS zoning
Advisory Committees
The District Diversity and Equity Subcommittee is meeting to review November minutes, hear public comment, and discuss support for the school district on Master Board Analysis, bullying professional development, and police/safe schools trainings. The January meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum.
- Review and approval of November 17, 2022 minutes
- Discussion on Master Board Analysis support
- Discussion on Bullying PD support
- Discussion on Policy Trainings and Safe Schools Trainings
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes per speaker
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School Board of Palm Beach County is meeting in a closed attorney/client session to discuss the lawsuit D.P., et al. v. School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 9:21-CV-81099). The meeting opens and closes in public, but the discussion itself is confidential. The board then adjourns with a unanimous vote.
- Closed attorney/client session regarding D.P., et al. v. SBPBC, Case No. 9:21-CV-81099, before U.S. District Judge Eileen Cannon
- Meeting held at 2:00 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms
- Motion to adjourn passed unanimously
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 only items are procedural: call to order, the closed session itself, and adjournment. No public business or decisions are listed.
- Closed risk management session
- Held in Thurber Conference Rooms
- No public agenda items
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to discuss a new school safety policy and proposed attendance boundaries for two new schools. The boundary changes would affect several middle and high schools. The meeting is open to the public, and the board will also hear from agenda topic speakers.
- New Policy 2.3818 School Safety Requirements and Monitoring
- 2023-24 Boundary Cycle for new West Boynton Middle School and Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School
- Boundary shifts for Christa McAuliffe & Woodlands Middle Schools
- Boundary shifts for Boynton Beach, Forest Hill, John I. Leonard, Olympic Heights, Palm Beach Central, Santaluces, & Wellington High Schools
Advisory Committees
The Academic Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the January 9, 2023 minutes, receive an update from the Chief Academic Officer, and discuss a presentation on VPK (Voluntary Prekindergarten) and School Readiness, including status, mandated state assessments, and transition to kindergarten. The meeting is advisory in nature, with reports going to the School Board and Superintendent.
- Approval of January 9, 2023 meeting minutes
- Update from the Chief Academic Officer
- Presentation on VPK and School Readiness status
- Discussion of mandated state assessments for VPK
- Discussion of transition to kindergarten
Advisory Committees
The Construction Oversight Review Committee (CORC) is meeting to review school construction and purchasing items, discuss in-progress facility work, and handle routine administrative matters. The agenda includes consent agenda items on facilities construction and purchasing, plus discussion of ongoing work and follow-up items. Most items are procedural, with no major decisions listed.
- Review of facilities construction board report and change order report for February 2023
- Renovation projects at Indian Pines ES and Starlight Cove ES
- Construction manager at-risk (CMAR) agreements for Omni MS, Whispering Pines ES, Waters Edge ES, and Pahokee Middle-Senior HS
- Pre-qualification of contractors (Parts A-D)
- Approval of January 2023 meeting minutes
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a workshop to discuss the FY24 budget development process, including state revenue forecasts, and to review proposed revisions to several board policies. The meeting included presentations on the Student Code of Conduct, equity policies, and public records procedures. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action was a motion to adjourn.
- FY24 Budget Workshop: overview of state education revenue forecast and budget process; second of four workshops leading to adoption on September 13, 2023
- Policy 1.03 School Board Meetings: discussion of proposed revisions, with 1,749 public comments received
- Policy 1.06 Strategic Plan: presentation of revisions to the district's strategic plan
- Policy 2.041 Public Records: proposed revisions to public records procedures
- Policy 5.1812/5.1813 Student Code of Conduct: changes due to State Board of Education SESIR rule updates
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The Palm Beach County School Board is holding a special meeting to approve minutes from prior sessions, add a legislative priority for West Technical Educational Center, and act on a consent agenda. Key items include renewing two charter school contracts, approving two legal settlements totaling $200,000, and approving personnel actions. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items expected to pass as a block.
- Renew Career Academy of the Palm Beaches charter (annual cost $3,593,798.90)
- Renew Western Academy Charter School (annual cost $20,161,097.00)
- Approve $60,000 settlement for Lisa Nance trip-and-fall claim
- Approve $140,000 settlement in Mark Black whistleblower case
- Add $ appropriation request for West Technical Educational Center to 2023 legislative priorities
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special meeting to consider expulsions of students for incidents involving weapons and threats. The board voted to expel nine students on the consent agenda and one student under new business, each for one calendar year. The meeting was open to the public, but speakers were heard in closed session.
- Expelled student 22/23-X-020 for posting/transmitting a threat of mass shooting or terrorism on Oct 24, 2022
- Expelled student 22/23-X-015 for possessing two knives on campus on Oct 13, 2022
- Expelled student 22/23-X-022 for possessing a firearm on Oct 26, 2022
- Expelled student 22/23-X-018 for possessing a taser on campus on Oct 13, 2022
- Expelled students 22/23-X-023, 22/23-X-024, 22/23-X-025, 22/23-X-026, 22/23-X-028 for possession of box cutter, tasers, or knives
Advisory Committees
The District Diversity and Equity Committee will meet to approve prior minutes, hear public comment, receive updates from the Chief of Equity and Wellness, and discuss unfinished business. New business includes revisions to Equity Policy 1.041 and DDEC Policy 1.0971, as well as a Masterboard Analysis Overview. The meeting is scheduled for 10 AM in the Board Room at the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center.
- Approval of November 17, 2022 meeting minutes
- Update from Chief of Equity & Wellness Keith Oswald on revised equity statement and school effectiveness questionnaire
- Update from Subcommittee on District Trainings
- Discussion of revisions to Equity Policy 1.041 and DDEC Policy 1.0971
- Masterboard Analysis Overview presented by Howard Hepburn, Craig Sommer, and Jamie Wyatt
Advisory Committees
The January 26, 2023 District Diversity and Equity Subcommittee meeting did not take place because a quorum was not met. The agenda included items such as a presentation on the Master Board Analysis Process and Data, discussions on subcommittee support for Master Board Analysis and Bullying PD, and updates on police and safe schools trainings, but none were addressed.
- Meeting cancelled: quorum not met
- Presentation on Master Board Analysis Process and Data (guest speakers)
- Discussion on subcommittee support for PBCSD Master Board Analysis
- Discussion on subcommittee support for PBCSD Bullying PD
- Updates on Police Trainings and Safe Schools Trainings
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School Board of Palm Beach County is meeting in a closed attorney/client session to discuss the pending litigation Mark Black v. The School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 2021CA007442XXXXMB/AE) in Palm Beach County Circuit Court. The meeting opens and closes in public, with the substantive discussion held behind closed doors. The board then voted unanimously 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
- All seven board members and Superintendent Michael Burke in attendance
- Motion to adjourn passed unanimously
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The Palm Beach County School Board Leasing Corp held a special meeting to elect its annual officers. The board approved a slate of officers identical to the current ones, with no changes recommended. The meeting was brief and procedural, consisting only of the officer election and adjournment.
- Approved slate of officers: Frank A. Barbieri Jr. (President), Karen Brill (Vice President), Michael J. Burke (Secretary), Heather Frederick (Asst. Secretary), Leanne Evans (Treasurer)
- Leasing Corp facilitates lease purchase financing (COPs) for school facilities
- Motion passed unanimously (7 yeas)
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 session is closed to the public, and the agenda contains only 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
This meeting agenda is purely procedural. The scheduled workshop was canceled, leaving only the call to order and a motion to adjourn. No substantive items are listed for discussion or decision.
- Workshop canceled
- Call to order
- Motion to adjourn
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board meeting on January 18, 2023, was largely procedural, focusing on approving minutes from prior meetings and handling routine agenda items. The board also added items for good cause, including a proclamation for Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month, and pulled several items from the consent agenda for discussion. No major policy changes or significant financial decisions were on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from multiple prior meetings, including special meetings and closed sessions
- Added items: Ratify Board Advisory Committee membership, Human Trafficking Awareness Proclamation, Personnel Addendum
- Pulled items from consent agenda: DS2, I1, PC1, PC3, PC4, POL-SP1
- November 2022 budget amendments with General Fund increase of $16,482,457
- Recognition of Take Stock in Children mentors
Advisory Committees
The School District of Palm Beach County Audit Committee is meeting to review the Inspector General's FY22 evaluation, audit reports on supplements payroll and PeopleSoft change management, an update on the internal funds audit, and quarterly contract and procurement activities. The committee will also receive FYI investigative reports and approve prior meeting minutes.
- FY22 IG Evaluation Presentation
- Audit of Supplements Payroll Procedures
- Audit of Change Management for PeopleSoft System
- FY2022 Update of Internal Funds as of January 6, 2023
- Contract & Procurement Activities Quarterly Report - December 31, 2022
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County is holding a joint workshop with the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation. The meeting is open to the public, but no public comment will be heard. The agenda includes only the workshop, a procedural call to order, and adjournment.
- Joint workshop with Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation at Els Center of Excellence, 18370 Limestone Creek Road, Jupiter, FL 33458
- Workshop scheduled from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
- Attachments include FY23 Legislative Priorities and delegation roster
Advisory Committees
The Construction Oversight and Review Committee (CORC) of the School District of Palm Beach County is meeting to review facilities construction and purchasing items, discuss in-progress work, and elect a chair and vice chair. The agenda includes consent agenda items on construction projects and purchasing contracts, as well as discussion items on work updates and follow-ups.
- Review of facilities construction items including Wellington HS renovations and Grove Park Elementary modernization
- Purchasing construction items including prequalification, building code inspection renewal, and CMAR contracts for multiple schools
- Discussion of in-progress FCA work with photos and data
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
Advisory Committees
The Advisory Boundary Committee (ABC) is meeting to review and discuss seven proposed attendance zone studies (OOO-1 through OOO-7) that could affect eight high schools: Boynton Beach, Forest Hill, John I. Leonard, Lake Worth, Olympic Heights, Palm Beach Central, Park Vista, and Santaluces (with Wellington also potentially impacted in some studies). The committee will also consider approving the minutes from its Dec. 20, 2022 meeting, view conceptual renderings of Dr. Joaquín García High School, and receive written public comments. This is an advisory body, so the committee discusses and recommends but does not make final decisions.
- Review of proposed attendance zone studies OOO-1 through OOO-7
- Schools potentially impacted: Boynton Beach, Forest Hill, John I. Leonard, Lake Worth, Olympic Heights, Palm Beach Central, Park Vista, Santaluces, and Wellington
- Approval of Dec. 20, 2022 meeting minutes
- Conceptual renderings of Dr. Joaquín García High School
- Written public comment submissions
Advisory Committees
The Academic Advisory Committee (AAC) is meeting to discuss and receive updates on instructional matters, including gifted/acceleration progress and human resources. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the December 12, 2022 meeting. This is an advisory body that reports to the School Board and Superintendent.
- Approval of December 12, 2022 meeting minutes
- Update from the Chief Academic Officer
- Presentation on Gifted/Acceleration Progress
- Human Resource Update