School District of Palm Beach County, Florida public meetings in 2024
24 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The Palm Beach School Board is meeting for a closed session to discuss a security system plan. The agenda consists of a call to order, the closed session, and adjournment.
- Closed session for security system plan
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a closed attorney/client session to discuss litigation with INTEG Miami LLC, case number 50-2024-CA-006041-XXXA-MB. The meeting is closed to the public, though it opens and closes in public. The board will vote to adjourn the meeting.
- Closed session re: INTEG Miami LLC v. School Board of Palm Beach County, Case No. 50-2024-CA-006041-XXXA-MB
- Presiding Judge John Parnofiello
- All seven board members and General Counsel Shawntoyia Bernard are in attendance
- Meeting opens and closes in public, but the session itself is closed
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School Board of Palm Beach County will review several items including October 2024 budget amendments and the ratification of advisory committee members. The meeting also includes presentations recognizing student contest winners and Everglades Champion Schools.
- October 2024 budget amendments showing a $16,638,415 increase to the General Fund from School Recognition Funds
- A $53,937 increase to the Capital Projects Fund for a project at Wellington Elementary School
- Ratification of membership lists for the Academic Advisory Committee and Audit Advisory Committee
- Approval of travel for Board Member Edwin Ferguson to the NSBA 2025 Annual Conference in Atlanta
- Recognition of Everglades Champion Schools including Citrus Cove, New Horizons, and Pine Jog Elementary
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The board is holding a closed risk management session. The meeting consists of a call to order, the closed session, and adjournment. No public business is conducted.
- Closed risk management session with no public agenda items
- Meeting is procedural only (call to order, closed session, adjourn)
Advisory Committees
This meeting of the School District of Palm Beach County Audit Committee was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The agenda included approval of prior minutes, an Inspector General update, an RSM presentation on the annual financial report, and review of board policies.
- Meeting cancelled — no business conducted
- Agenda included approval of September 13 and November 1, 2024 minutes
- IG update with FY2024 evaluation presentation and attachments
- RSM presentation on FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (draft)
- Review of Board Policies 1.091, 1.092, and 2.62 scheduled
Advisory Committees
The Construction Oversight Review Committee (CORC) will meet to discuss a Habitat for Humanity house project with Seminole Ridge High School, review facilities construction and purchasing items, and receive updates on in-progress work. The committee will also consider approving previous meeting minutes and select a member to present a report at the upcoming Board meeting.
- Habitat for Humanity House with Seminole Ridge HS discussed under Chairman's Report
- Conflict of Interest Statement and Lobbyist discussion disclosures to be presented
- Facilities Construction Board Report Summary and change reports for December 2024 reviewed
- Purchasing Construction items including prequalification and building code inspection services contract
- Approval of November 2024 meeting minutes and selection of member for Board report
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board will hold a leadership and workshop retreat at Palm Beach State College. The meeting includes a presentation on board governance by an attorney. No decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Retreat at Palm Beach State College, 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth
- Presentation on board governance by David M. Delaney of Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman
- Board members and Superintendent Michael J. Burke will participate
Advisory Committees
The Academic Advisory Committee will hear an update from the Chief Academic Officer and discuss a presentation from the Department of Performance Accountability on FLDOE Progress Monitoring, including data disaggregation from PM1. The committee will also vote on approving the minutes from the September 9, 2024 meeting.
- Approval of September 9, 2024 meeting minutes (Action item, no fiscal impact)
- Update from the Chief Academic Officer (Discussion)
- Library Media Services Update (Discussion)
- FLDOE Progress Monitoring presentation with PM1 data disaggregation (Discussion)
Advisory Committees
The Palm Beach County School District Finance Committee will meet on December 6, 2024, to consider approval of the FY 2024 Annual Debt Report, FY 2024 Annual Investment Report, and quarterly investment reports. The committee will also discuss a proposed change to the investment policy to add a new benchmark, and review financial advisor and investment advisor contracts.
- Approval of FY 2024 Annual Debt Report
- Approval of FY 2024 Annual Investment Report
- Approval of Quarterly Investment Reports (9/30/2024)
- Investment Policy Change – additional benchmark to be added
- Discussion of Financial Advisor and Investment Advisor Contracts
Advisory Committees
The Technology Advisory Committee will meet on December 4, 2024, to discuss and receive informational updates on several technology projects. Items include a presentation on migrating district websites to Finalsite, a Transportation Call Center Chatbot, and a Data Center Update. The committee will also vote on approving the minutes from the May 1, 2024 meeting.
- Approval of May 1, 2024 meeting minutes (action item)
- District Websites Migrate to Finalsite presentation
- Transportation Call Center Chatbot presentation
- FHESC Data Center Update presentation
- Electronic Cumulative Folder Project Update
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, discussion of tasks, and new business. The meeting will be held in the Boardroom at the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center.
- Determination of action items and assignments
- Public comment period (2 minutes per speaker)
- New business discussion
Advisory Committees
The District Diversity and Equity Committee will hold a routine meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comment, receive an update from the DDEC Ad Hoc Subcommittee, and discuss an update from the Chief of Equity and Wellness. The agenda also includes new business and agency presentations, but no specific proposals or decisions are listed.
- Approval of October 24, 2024 meeting minutes
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes per speaker
- Update from DDEC Ad Hoc Subcommittee
- Discussion with Keith Oswald, Chief of Equity and Wellness
- New business and agency presentations
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School Board of Palm Beach County will consider budget amendments for September 2024 and the final FY 2024 budget. The meeting includes discussions on salary increases for the AESOP employee group and modifications to the Police Benevolent Association collective bargaining agreement.
- 2025 Salary Increases for AESOP Employee Group
- Modifications to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
- September 2024 budget amendments including a $13.2 million increase for charter school capital outlay
- Final FY 2024 budget amendments with a final General Fund budget of $2,922,972,309
- Clinical Agreement with Monarch Health Services Inc. effective through December 31, 2029
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County held a special reorganization meeting to swear in newly-elected board member Virginia Savietto, elect a board chair and vice chair, and approve the 2025 regular meeting schedule. The board also approved committee assignments and appointed a business community representative to the Value Adjustment Board.
- Oath of office administered to newly-elected board member Virginia Savietto
- Board elected a chair and vice chair via roll-call vote
- Approved the list of 2025 regular board meeting dates
- Approved school board committee assignments for 2025
- Appointed Inella Odom-Williams as Business Community Representative to the Value Adjustment Board
Advisory Committees
The Construction Oversight and Review Committee (CORC) will discuss selecting an alternate representative to serve on the Independent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee (ISSOC). The committee will also review facilities construction and purchasing items, including a new high school and renovations at several schools, and receive staff updates on in-progress work.
- Discussion on selecting an alternate CORC representative for the Independent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee (ISSOC)
- Review of Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School – New High School (project 03-OOO, $60,214 KB file)
- Review of Crestwood Middle School – Facility Renovation ($3,223 KB file)
- Review of Lake Worth High School – Facility Renovation ($5,352 KB file)
- Review of Design Services and Construction Management at Risk for Palm Beach Central High School renovations and repairs
Advisory Committees
The Independent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee (ISSOC) will meet to review a sales tax summary as of September 30, 2024, and consider proposed plan modifications. The committee will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and set future meeting dates. Public comment will be accepted at the meeting.
- Review of Sales Tax Summary as of 09/30/2024
- Consideration of Proposed Plan Modifications
- Approval of minutes from August 23, 2024 meeting
- Future meeting dates: February 21, 2025; May 9, 2025; August 29, 2025; November 14, 2025
Advisory Committees
The Independent Referendum Oversight Committee will vote on approving the revenue and expenditures report through September 30, 2024, and its annual report to the Board. The committee will also select a chair and vice chair. Current chair George Elmore has served one term.
- Vote on revenue collected ($319.7M in FY24) and expenditures incurred through Sept. 30, 2024
- Vote on IROC's annual report to the Board on district compliance with ballot measure requirements
- Selection of committee chair and vice chair per Board Policy 1.09
Advisory Committees
The Advisory Boundary Committee (ABC) will meet to elect a chair and vice chair, then review capacity analysis and three proposed attendance zone studies (15E-1, 15E-2, 15E-3) potentially impacting Binks Forest Elementary School. The committee will also revisit an April 2024 presentation on the new West Acreage Elementary School (15-E). Public written comments will be accepted, and a second meeting date of November 20, 2024, is proposed if needed.
- Election of chair and vice chair
- Binks Forest ES capacity analysis
- Study 15E-1: schools potentially impacted: Binks Forest ES
- Study 15E-2: schools potentially impacted: Binks Forest ES
- Study 15E-3: schools potentially impacted: Binks Forest ES
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School Board will vote on terminating Robert Glatt and Tania Hajjar for policy violations including insubordination and inappropriate conduct with students. The board will also consider approving revised policies on summer school and student progression, ratifying advisory committee members, and approving Chair Karen Brill's travel to a conference.
- Termination of Robert Glatt for insubordination and inappropriate comments/interaction with students
- Termination of Tania Hajjar for ethical misconduct including inappropriate physical contact with a student
- Adoption of revised Policy 2.37 Summer School and Policy 8.01 Student Progression Plans
- Approval of $1,755 in travel expenses for Board Chair Karen Brill to attend FSBA conference
- Ratification of membership lists for Construction Oversight and District Diversity & Equity committees
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School Board of Palm Beach County will hold a workshop to discuss and develop its legislative platform for the 2025 Florida Legislative Session. Board members will also receive the Inspector General's annual report and review proposed changes to several policies, including those on child abuse reporting, dropout prevention, and objections to instructional materials.
- Discussion of 2025 legislative priorities for the upcoming Florida Legislative Session
- Presentation of the Inspector General Office Annual Report FY2024
- Proposed changes to Policy 5.30 (Reporting Child Abuse) and Policy 5.82 (Teen Dating Violence)
- Proposed changes to Policy 8.13 (Dropout Prevention/Alternative Education)
- Workshop on proposed changes to Policy 8.1205 (Objection Procedures for Instructional Materials) and Policy 8.122 (Textbook & Instructional Materials)
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special meeting immediately following an impasse between the PBA and the district to consider and vote on three student expulsions. The board approved the consent agenda, which included expelling students 24/25-X-010, 24/25-X-012, and 24/25-X-013 for one calendar year, with some conditions for re-enrollment. The meeting was open to the public, with voting conducted in public session.
- Expulsion of Student 24/25-X-010 for one year, with possible re-enrollment on Jan 7, 2025 if conditions met
- Expulsion of Student 24/25-X-012 for one year, with possible re-enrollment on Jan 7, 2025 if conditions met
- Expulsion of Student 24/25-X-013 for one year, no re-enrollment date specified
- All expulsions recommended by Chief of Equity and Wellness Keith Oswald
- Board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The Palm Beach County School Board is holding a closed risk management session immediately following a special meeting for expulsions. The agenda contains only procedural items for this closed session.
- Closed risk management session in Thurber Conference Room A
2007- 2025 Imported Meetings
The School Board of Palm Beach County held a public hearing to resolve an impasse with the Police Benevolent Association. The board voted on several motions regarding the superintendent's rejections of a special magistrate's recommended decisions on contract issues, including compensatory time, supplemental pay, and salary increases. The board also authorized drafting a final agreement based on the resolved issues.
- Board rejected magistrate's recommendation to allow officers to carry 60 hours of compensatory time to the next year (Article 17(b)-(i)).
- Board denied superintendent's rejection of magistrate's recommendation on supplemental pay for detectives and Emergency Services unit officers (Article 20.3).
- Board granted superintendent's rejection of a new $1,000 supplement for the Training Unit (Article 20.3).
- Board granted superintendent's rejection of a 7.5% officer salary increase (Article 20.5).
- Board granted superintendent's rejection of a 5% supplement increase (Article 20.9).
Advisory Committees
The Academic Advisory Committee will meet to discuss an instructional update from the Chief Academic Officer and a presentation on FLDOE progress monitoring data. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the September 9, 2024 meeting.
- Approval of September 9, 2024 meeting minutes
- Update from the Chief Academic Officer
- Library Media Services update (discussion)
- FLDOE Progress Monitoring data disaggregation (PM1) presentation