Duval County Public Schools, FL
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- Technology
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Duval County Public SchoolsFL averageUS Census ACS
School district
School district statistics (NCES Common Core of Data; proficiency = EDFacts state-assessment range midpoints)
Enrollment127,971 students (2023)
Per-pupil spending$10,097 (FY2020)
Schools208 · 5,712 teachers (FTE) (2023)
Total revenue$1.44B (FY2020)
Reading proficiency49% (est. 2018)
Math proficiency57% (est. 2018)
Free/reduced lunch51% (2018)
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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 13:30
General
Duval schools audit committee to review budget, internal audits
The Duval County Public Schools Audit Advisory Committee is meeting to review a finance budget update and status reports on internal and external audits. The agenda also includes public comments, approval of minutes, and planning for future 2027 meeting dates. This is a routine oversight meeting with no major decisions listed.
- Finance Budget Update by CFO Ronald Fagan
- IBA & IA Status Update by Melvin Dodson, IBA
- Public Comments period
- Discussion of potential 2027 meeting dates
- Bring Back Discussions led by Melvin Dodson
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Audit Advisory Committee (AAC)
August 20, 2026
1:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Administration Building - Room 613
Agenda Item
Timing
Speaker
Call Meeting to Order (Sign-In)
minute(s)
Chair, AAC
Approval of August 20, 2026 Agenda
minute(s)
Chair, AAC
Approval of Minutes:
minute(s)
Chair, AAC
Public Comments
minute(s)
Chair or Vice-Chair, AAC
Finance Budget Update
minute(s)
Ronald Fagan, CFO
IBA & IA Status Update
minute(s)
Melvin Dodson, IBA
Governance:
AAC Potential Dates for Future Meetings 2027
minute(s)
Chair, AAC
Bring Back Discussions
minute(s)
Melvin Dodson, IBA
Adjournment
Chair, AAC
NOTES: Upcoming Meeting(s): October 22, 2026 & December 17, 2026 - All meetings will take place from
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 18:00
School Board
Board votes on elementary attendance boundary changes and new school construction
The Duval County Public Schools Board will vote on attendance boundary changes for four elementary schools and approve a construction management agreement for a new K-5 school. The agenda includes settlements for teacher and staff contracts, approvals for GEAR UP grant agreements, and revisions to multiple board policies. The board will also review the five-year capital plan and construction status reports.
- Public hearing and vote on attendance boundary changes for Englewood, Hogan-Spring Glen, Love Grove, and Spring Park Elementary Schools
- Selection and award of construction management agreement for New K-5 Prototype Venetia Elementary School No. 68
- Settlement with Duval Teachers United (DTU) for the 2026-2027 teacher contract
- Approval of six GEAR UP grant agreements for SY2026-SY2027 with various partners
- Public hearing and vote on revisions to Board Policy Chapters 5.44, 8.50, 8.51, 8.53, and 8.59
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September 1, 2026, Regular Board Meeting
Call Meeting to Order
Invocation or Thought of the Day
Pledge of Allegiance
Recognitions/Presentations of Awards
Board Members
THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRESENTATION
Communications
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MEAL DONATION
Approval of Agenda
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chairperson's Report
Superintendent's Reports
Department Reports
Sales Surtax Oversight Committee Report
Comments from Elected Officials
Public Comment
Comments from Parent Organizations
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Comments from District Student Government Association
Comments from Employee Organizations
Approval of Minutes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Consent Agenda
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Consent Agenda
Board Members
Academic Services
1. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH AMIRA LEARNING FOR AMIRA TUTORING
2. APPROVAL OF SY2026-SY2027, YEAR 6 GEAR UP AGREEMENT (COMMUNITIES IN
SCHOOLS) – GRANT B (CLASS OF 2027)
3. APPROVAL OF SY2026-SY2027, YEAR 6 GEAR UP AGREEMENT (FLORIDA STATE
COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE) – GRANT B (CLASS OF 2027)
4. APPROVAL OF SY2026-SY2027, YEAR 5 GEAR UP AGREEMENT (I’M A STAR
FOUNDATION) – GRANT B (CLASS OF 2027)
5. APPROVAL OF SY2026-SY2027, YEAR 6 GEAR UP AGREEMENT (UNIVERSITY OF
NORTH FLORIDA) – GRANT B (CLASS OF 2027)
6. APPROVAL OF SY2026-SY2027, YEAR 5 GEAR UP AGREEMENT (XCALIBUR, INC.) –
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Recent meetings
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 09:15
School Board
School board workshop to discuss strategic plan, threat management, governance
This is a board workshop agenda with four discussion items: an HQ update, the strategic plan focusing on academics and school grades, the threat management process, and governance. No votes or decisions are listed; it is a discussion-only meeting.
- HQ update
- Strategic plan: academics / school grades
- Threat management process
- Governance
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August 19, 2026, Board Workshop
Call Meeting to Order
Items to be Discussed
1. HQ UPDATE
2. STRATEGIC PLAN: ACADEMICS / SCHOOL GRADES
3. THREAT MANAGEMENT PROCESS
4. GOVERNANCE
Adjournment
1. ADJOURNMENT
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 09:00
School Board
School board reviews draft agenda for September 1 meeting
This is a procedural agenda committee meeting where the board will review the draft agenda for the upcoming September 1, 2026 meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Draft agenda review for September 1, 2026
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August 19, 2026, Agenda Committee Meeting
Call Meeting to Order
Items to be Discussed
1. DRAFT AGENDA REVIEW - September 1, 2026
Comments from Elected Officials
Public Comment
Adjournment
1. ADJOURNMENT
Fri Aug 14, 2026 · 18:00
School Board
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 12:00
School Board
Student expulsion hearing for case B.T. 2526-07
This is a special board meeting solely to conduct a student expulsion hearing. The board will consider the expulsion of a student identified by case number B.T. 2526-07. No other business is scheduled.
- Expulsion hearing for student case B.T. 2526-07
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August 12, Special Board Meeting - Student Expulsion Hearing
Call Meeting to Order
Alternative Education - Behavioral Support
1. EXPULSION OF STUDENT: HEARING OFFICE CASE# B.T. 2526-07
Adjournment
1. ADJOURNMENT
Fri Aug 7, 2026 · 18:00
School Board
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 18:00
School Board
Ortega Elementary School #16 to close and merge into Veneta Elementary
The board will vote on the closure of Ortega Elementary School #16, effective May 26, 2028, and its consolidation into Veneta Elementary School #68 for the 2028‑2029 school year. They will also declare the Ortega site at 4010 Baltic Street surplus and unsuitable for educational purposes. Additional agenda items include approvals of several contracts and agreements, such as AVID resources, a partnership with the University of Florida Lastinger Center, and security services contracts. The meeting includes public hearings and votes on revisions to the student progression plan and multiple board policy chapters.
- Approve closure of Ortega Elementary School #16 effective May 26 2028 and consolidation into Veneta Elementary School #68 for 2028‑2029
- Declare Ortega Elementary School #16 at 4010 Baltic Street surplus property unsuitable for education
- Approve purchase of AVID College and Career Readiness resources
- Approve agreement with University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning Small Group Professional Learning
- Award security guard contract to Allied Universal Security Services
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August 4, 2026, Regular Board Meeting
Call Meeting to Order
Invocation or Thought of the Day
Pledge of Allegiance
Recognitions/Presentations of Awards
Board Members
Communications
FLORIDA DOE OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER
Approval of Agenda
APPROVAL OF AUGUST 4, 2026, AGENDA
Chairperson's Report
Superintendent's Reports
Department Reports
Sales Surtax Oversight Committee Report
Comments from Elected Officials
Public Comment
Comments from Parent Organizations
Comments from District Student Government Association
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Comments from Employee Organizations
Approval of Minutes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Consent Agenda
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Consent Agenda
Board Members
Academic Services
1. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF AVID COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
RESOURCES
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA LASTINGER
CENTER FOR LEARNING SMALL GROUP PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
3. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE 2025-2027 FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT
JACKSONVILLE DUAL ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT
4. APPROVAL OF EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY - DUAL ENROLLMENT
FOR FALL 2026 AND SPRING 2027
5. CONTRACTED AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGEINTERPRETING SERVICES
6. 2026-2027 DISTRICT ASSESSMENT CALENDAR
7. APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH BRANCHING MINDS
School Choice and Pupil Assignments
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Fri Jul 31, 2026 · 10:00
General
Thu Jul 30, 2026 · 15:00
School Board
School Board holds special meeting for collective bargaining
The Duval County Public Schools School Board is holding a special shade meeting. The sole topic listed for discussion is collective bargaining.
- Collective bargaining discussion
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✓ Decided: School Board held closed session to discuss collective bargaining
The Board conducted a special meeting closed to the public to discuss collective bargaining. No public decisions or votes on specific policies were recorded in the minutes.
- Adjourned meeting at 4:01 p.m. (4-0)
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July 30, 2026, Special Board Meeting - Shade Meeting
Call Meeting to Order
Topics to be Discussed
1. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING*
Adjournment
1. ADJOURNMENT
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July 30, 2026, Special Board Meeting - Shade Meeting
Ms. Charlotte D. Joyce, Chairman
Ms. April A. Carney, Vice-Chairman
Mr. Reginald Blount
Ms. Melody A. Bolduc
Ms. Cindy Pearson
Mr. Anthony Ricardo
Mr. Darryl D. Willie
Dr. Christopher Bernier, Superintendent
ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING OF THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD: All Board
Members were present except Vice-Chairman April A. Carney, Board Member Reginald Blount and
Board Member Darryl D. Willie. Dr. Christopher Bernier, Superintendent, and Mr. William Spillias,
Office of General Counsel, were also present.
Call Meeting to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:06 p.m.
Topics to be Discussed
1. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING*
*Note: Pursuant to section 447.605(1), Florida Statutes, all discussions between the chief
executive officer of the public employer or his or her representative, and the legislative body or the
public employer relative to collective bargaining shall be closed and exempt from the provisions of
section 286.011, Florida Statutes. This meeting will be closed to the public.
The meeting was closed to the public at 3:07 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 4:01 p.m.
Adjournment
1. ADJOURNMENT
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Motion:
That the Duval County School Board move to adjourn the meeting at 4:01 p.m.
Vote Results:
Motion: Anthony Ricardo
Second: Melody A. Bolduc
PASSED - 4-0
Aye:
Melody A. Bolduc
Antho …
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Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 14:30
General
Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 16:00
General
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 17:05
School Board
School Board to hold public hearings on 2026-2027 tentative budget and millage rates
The School Board is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings regarding the 2026-2027 tentative budget and proposed millage rates. The body will discuss various funding categories and the certification of school taxable value.
- Public hearing on Required Local Effort millage rates and budget
- Public hearing on Non-Voted Discretionary Operating millage rates and budget
- Public hearing on Voted Discretionary Operating millage rates and budget
- Public hearing on Capital Outlay millage rates and budget
- Public hearing on Resolution Number 2027-01 and Resolution Number 2027-02
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✓ Decided: School Board adopts $3.39B tentative budget and millage rates for 2026-2027
The Duval County School Board approved a total tentative budget of $3,395,886,590 and several millage levies for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The board also adopted two resolutions regarding these rates and the budget. A final public hearing is scheduled for September 10, 2026.
- Adopted Required Local Effort Millage Levy of 3.0070 to raise $386,886,757 (5-0)
- Adopted Non-Voted Discretionary Operating Millage Levy of 0.7480 to raise $96,242,458 (5-0)
- Adopted Voted Discretionary Operating Millage Levy of 1.0000 to raise $128,666,388 (5-0)
- Adopted Capital Outlay Millage Levy of 1.5000 to raise $192,999,581 (5-0)
- Adopted Tentative Millage Rates Resolution Number 2027-01 (5-0)
- Adopted $3,395,886,590 total tentative budget for 2026-2027 (5-0)
- Adopted Tentative Budget Resolution Number 2027-02 (5-0)
- Scheduled Final Millage Levy and Final Budget Hearing for September 10, 2026 (5-0)
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July 28, 2026, Special Board Meeting - Approval of 2026-2027 Tentative Millage Rates and
Tentative Budget
Call Meeting to Order
Approval of Agenda
APPROVAL OF THE JULY 28, 2026, SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Public Comment
Administration and Business Services - Budget and Financial
1. PUBLIC HEARING - 2026-2027 TENTATIVE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATES AND
TENTATIVE BUDGET - REQUIRED LOCAL EFFORT
2. PUBLIC HEARING - 2026-2027 TENTATIVE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATES AND
TENTATIVE BUDGET - NON-VOTED DISCRETIONARY OPERATING
3. PUBLIC HEARING - 2026-2027 TENTATIVE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATES AND
TENTATIVE BUDGET-VOTED DISCRETIONARY OPERATING
4. PUBLIC HEARING - 2026-2027 TENTATIVE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATES AND
TENTATIVE BUDGET - CAPITAL OUTLAY
5. PUBLIC HEARING - 2026-2027 TENTATIVE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATES AND
TENTATIVE BUDGET - RESOLUTION NUMBER 2027-01
6. PUBLIC HEARING - 2026-2027 TENTATIVE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATES AND
TENTATIVE BUDGET - TENTATIVE BUDGET
7. PUBLIC HEARING - 2026-2027 TENTATIVE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATES AND
TENTATIVE BUDGET - RESOLUTION NUMBER 2027-02
8. PUBLIC HEARING - 2026-2027 TENTATIVE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATES AND
TENTATIVE BUDGET - FINAL MILLAGE LEVY AND FINAL BUDGET HEARING
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9. PUBLIC HEARING – 2026-2027 TENTATIVE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATES AND
TENTATIVE BUDGET-CERTIFICATION OF SCHOOL TAXABLE VALUE
Adjournment
1. ADJOURNMENT
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July 28, 2026, Special Board Meeting - Approval of 2026-2027 Tentative Millage Rates and
Tentative Budget - REVISED
Ms. Charlotte D. Joyce, Chairman
Ms. April A. Carney, Vice-Chairman
Mr. Reginald Blount
Ms. Melody A. Bolduc
Ms. Cindy Pearson
Mr. Anthony Ricardo
Mr. Darryl D. Willie
Dr. Christopher Bernier, Superintendent
ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING OF THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD: All Board
Members were present except Vice-Chairman April A. Carney and Board Member Darryl D. Willie.
Dr. Christopher Bernier, Superintendent, and Mr. William Spillias, Office of General Counsel, were
also present.
Call Meeting to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m.
Approval of Agenda
APPROVAL OF THE JULY 28, 2026, SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Motion:
That the Duval County School Board approve the July 28, 2026, Special Board Meeting
Agenda as submitted on July 21, 2026, with the following changes:
• PUBLIC HEARING - 2026-2027 TENTATIVE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATES AND
TENTATIVE BUDGET - RESOLUTION NUMBER 2027-01 - ATTACHMENT UPDATED.
Vote Results:
Motion: Reginald Blount
Second: Melody A. Bolduc
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Discussion:
None
PASSED: 5-0
Aye:
Charlotte D. Joyce
Reginald Blount
Melody A. Bolduc
Cindy Pearson
Anthony Ricardo
Nay:
None
Public Comment
One member of the public spoke during public comment and was given three (3) minutes to speak.
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Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 16:00
General
Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 17:00
General
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 09:15
School Board
Duval School Board to discuss legislative update, student progression plan
This July 21, 2026 board workshop will cover a legislative update, a foundation development update, the student progression plan, and specific board policies (Chapters 5.44, 8.50, 8.51, 8.53, 8.59). Also on the agenda is a governance discussion. No specific proposals or votes are listed in the agenda text.
- 2026 legislative update discussion
- Foundation development update
- Student progression plan discussion
- Review of board policies: Chapter 5.44 & Chapters 8.50, 8.51, 8.53, 8.59
- Governance item
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✓ Decided: School Board selects three candidates for second interview for Board Attorney
The Board identified David Osbourne, Gilbert Evans, and Jared Brooks to advance to second interviews for the School Board Attorney position. Other items, including policy updates and legislative reports, were discussed without formal action. The August 11, 2026, Board Workshop was cancelled.
- Advanced David Osbourne, Gilbert Evans, and Jared Brooks to second interviews for School Board Attorney
- Cancelled August 11, 2026, Board Workshop
- Adjourned meeting at 2:05 P.M. (6-0)
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July 21, 2026, Board Workshop
Call Meeting to Order
Items to be Discussed
1. 2026 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
2. FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
3. STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN
4. BOARD POLICIES: CHAPTER 5.44 & CHAPTER 8.50, 8.51, 8.53, 8.59
5. GOVERNANCE
Adjournment
1. ADJOURNMENT
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July 21, 2026, Board Workshop
Ms. Charlotte D. Joyce, Chairman
Ms. April A. Carney, Vice-Chairman
Mr. Reginald Blount
Ms. Melody A. Bolduc
Ms. Cindy Pearson
Mr. Anthony Ricardo
Mr. Darryl D. Willie
Dr. Christopher Bernier, Superintendent
ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING OF THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD: All Board
Members were present except for Board Member Darryl D. Willie. Dr. Christopher Bernier,
Superintendent, and Mr. William Spillias, Office of General Counsel, were also present.
Call Meeting to Order
The meeting was called to order at 12:18 P.M.
Items to be Discussed
1. 2026 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Kortney Wesley, Director of Government Affairs, Kim McDougal, Senior Advisor, The Arrow
Group, and Sha-Ron James, Senior Advisor, The Arrow Group, presented a PowerPoint
presentation, 2026 Legislative Updates. They, Dr. Christopher Bernier, Superintendent, and
Tammie Talley, Director, District Athletics, joined in the discussion on the following:
HB 0757 - School Safety
SB 824 - School District Unimproved Real Property
HB178 - Athletics in Public K-12 Schools
HB 1201 - Student Health & Safety
HB 1279 - Education (Ed Train)
SB 182 - Education
HB 851 - Additional Learning for Instructional and School Administrative Personnel
HB 538 - Extracurricular Activities
HB 561 - Educator Preparation and Certification
HB 753 - School Counselors
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 17:05
School Board
School board to approve 2026-2027 budget and millage levy advertisements
The Duval County School Board will meet to approve the advertisements for the 2026-2027 proposed millage levy and tentative budget. This is a procedural step required before the official budget adoption process begins.
- Approval of 2026-2027 proposed millage levy and tentative budget advertisements
- Public comment period scheduled
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✓ Decided: School Board approves advertisements for 2026-2027 proposed budget and millage levy
The Board approved the publication of legal notices for the 2026-2027 proposed tentative budget and millage rates. A public hearing on these items is scheduled for July 28, 2026. The total proposed levy is 6.2480 millage.
- Approved 2026-2027 proposed millage levy of 6.2480 and tentative budget (5-0)
- Authorized publication of legal notices in the Florida Times-Union for July 25, 2026 (5-0)
- Approved Special Board Meeting Agenda (5-0)
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July 21, 2026, Special Board Meeting - Approval of 2026-2027 TRIM Advertisements
Call Meeting to Order
Approval of Agenda
APPROVAL OF THE JULY 21, 2026, SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Public Comment
Administration and Business Services - Budget and Financial
1. AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT OF 2026-2027 PROPOSED MILLAGE LEVY AND
PROPOSED TENTATIVE BUDGET
Adjournment
1. ADJOURNMENT
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July 21, 2026, Special Board Meeting - Approval of 2026-2027 TRIM Advertisements – REVISED
Ms. Charlotte D. Joyce, Chairman
Ms. April A. Carney, Vice-Chairman
Mr. Reginald Blount
Ms. Melody A. Bolduc
Ms. Cindy Pearson
Mr. Anthony Ricardo
Mr. Darryl D. Willie
Dr. Christopher Bernier, Superintendent
ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING OF THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD: All Board
Members were present except Vice-Chairman April A. Carney and Board Member Melody A. Bolduc.
Dr. Christopher Bernier, Superintendent, and Mr. William Spillias, Office of General Counsel, were
also present.
Call Meeting to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m.
Approval of Agenda
APPROVAL OF THE JULY 21, 2026, SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Motion:
That the Duval County School Board approve the July 21, 2026, Special Board Meeting
Agenda as submitted on July 8, 2026, with the following changes:
• AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT OF 2026-2027 PROPOSED MILLAGE LEVY AND
PROPOSED TENTATIVE BUDGET - ITEM AMENDED, ATTACHMENTS UPDATED AND
ADDED.
Vote Results:
Motion: Reginald Blount
Second: Darryl D. Willie
Comments:
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None.
PASSED - 5-0
Aye:
Charlotte D. Joyce
Reginald Blount
Cindy Pearson
Anthony Ricardo
Darryl D. Willie
Nay:
None
Public Comment
None.
Administration and Business Services - Budget and Financial
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 13:00
School Board
School Board to hold special meeting on safety and security
The Duval County Public Schools School Board will hold a special shade meeting. The board is scheduled to discuss safety and security.
- Discussion of safety and security
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✓ Decided: Duval County School Board holds special meeting on safety and security
The board held a special meeting to discuss safety and security. A portion of the meeting was closed to the public pursuant to section 286.0113, Florida Statutes. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Adjourned meeting at 2:30 P.M. (6-0)
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July 21, 2026, Special Board Meeting - Shade Meeting
Call Meeting to Order
Approval of Agenda
Topics to be Discussed
1. SAFETY AND SECURITY*
Adjournment
1. ADJOURNMENT
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July 21, 2026, Special Board Meeting - Shade Meeting
Ms. Charlotte D. Joyce, Chairman
Ms. April A. Carney, Vice-Chairman
Mr. Reginald Blount
Ms. Melody A. Bolduc
Ms. Cindy Pearson
Mr. Anthony Ricardo
Mr. Darryl D. Willie
Dr. Christopher Bernier, Superintendent
ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING OF THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD: All Board
Members were present except Board Member Darryl D. Willie. Dr. Christopher Bernier,
Superintendent, and Mr. William Spillias, Office of General Counsel, were also present.
Call Meeting to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:08 P.M.
Topics to be Discussed
1. SAFETY AND SECURITY*
Pursuant to section 286.0113, Florida Statutes, any portion of this meeting that directly relates to,
or reveals, confidential and exempt information of the district’s security system, will be closed to
the public.
The meeting was paused at 2:08 P.M.
The meeting resumed at 2:30 P.M.
Adjournment
1. ADJOURNMENT
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Motion:
That the Duval County School Board move to adjourn the meeting 2:30 P.M.
Vote Results:
Motion: April A. Carney
Second: Melody D. Bolduc
PASSED: 6 - 0
Aye:
Charlotte D. Joyce
April A. Carney
Melody D. Bolduc
Reginald Blount
Cindy Pearson
Anthony Ricardo
Nay:
None
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Superintendent Chairman
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 09:00
School Board
School board reviews draft agenda for August 4 meeting
This is a procedural agenda committee meeting. The sole item is a review of the draft agenda for the August 4, 2026 regular board meeting. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Review of draft agenda for the August 4, 2026 regular board meeting
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✓ Decided: School Board reviews draft agenda for August 4 meeting
The Agenda Committee met to discuss various items for the August 4, 2026, meeting. The session consisted of discussions regarding dual enrollment, school closures, and security contracts; however, no substantive votes were taken other than to adjourn the meeting.
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
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Meeting Agenda
Duval County Public Schools
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July 21, 2026, Agenda Committee Meeting
Call Meeting to Order
Items to be Discussed
1. DRAFT AGENDA REVIEW - August 4, 2026
Comments from Elected Officials
Public Comment
Adjournment
1. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting Minutes
Duval County Public Schools
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July 21, 2026, Agenda Committee Meeting
Ms. Charlotte D. Joyce, Chairman
Ms. April A. Carney, Vice-Chairman
Mr. Reginald Blount
Ms. Melody A. Bolduc
Ms. Cindy Pearson
Mr. Anthony Ricardo
Mr. Darryl D. Willie
Dr. Christopher Bernier, Superintendent
ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING OF THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD: All Board
Members were present. Dr. Christopher Bernier, Superintendent, and Mr. William Spillias, Office of
General Counsel, were also present.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 9:04 A.M.
Items to be Discussed
1. DRAFT AGENDA REVIEW - August 4, 2026
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE 2025-2027 FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT
JACKSONVILLE DUAL ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT
Dr. Christopher Bernier, Superintendent, and Paula Renfro, Chief Academic Officer, joined in the
discussion on the following:
Financial changes to this item.
Appreciation was expressed for the assistance with the Maritime Career and Technical
Program.
Scholarships.
Cost is per credit hour.
APPROVAL OF EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY - DUAL ENROLLMENT FOR
FALL 2026 AND SPRING 2027
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Dr. Bernier, Ms. Renfro and Corey Wright, Deputy Superintendent, joined in the discussion on the
following:
Private Pilot courses.
Beginning courses are available at John Ribault High School.
Cost is per credit hour.
A request for this program to continue in the future.
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