Duval County Public Schools, FL
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The board held a quasi-judicial hearing regarding two DOAH cases involving Quintin Crum. Mr. Crum did not appear for the first case. For the second case, the board unanimously adopted the judge's recommended order to terminate Mr. Crum as a paraprofessional for rule violations.
- Adopted recommended order to terminate Quintin Crum as a paraprofessional (4-0)
- No action taken on case 25-4633 because Mr. Crum was not present
- Approved agenda (4-0)
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The Duval County School Board held a workshop with updates on custodial services (potential $2M savings from in-house model), real estate (four offers for HQ relocation being vetted), and the mental health plan. No formal decisions or votes were taken on these items; the only vote was to adjourn.
- No substantive decisions made; meeting was informational only
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The Duval County School Board's Agenda Committee met to discuss items for the July 1, 2026 meeting. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was procedural only, covering draft agenda items including curriculum purchases, contracts, budget resolutions, student conduct code, and property surplus declarations.
- No decisions were made; all items were discussed for future action
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The Duval County School Board's Policy Handbook Review Committee met to discuss revisions to eight policies, including Board Policy 3.50 on public records, 4.30 on challenged materials, and 2.39 on general counsel evaluation. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the committee requested that several items be brought back with additional information at a future meeting.
- No formal decisions were made; all items were discussed for future action.
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The ACE Policy Subcommittee met to discuss revisions to Board Policy 5.46 regarding magnet schools and choice programs. No votes or formal decisions were taken; the session was limited to staff presentations and board member discussion. The meeting adjourned without any substantive action.
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The Sales-Surtax Oversight Subcommittee met to finalize edits to the draft 2025 annual report. Members approved changes to meeting dates, expenditures, and reduced recommendations from 20 to 13. The table on allowable expenditures was left unchanged pending further review. The revised draft will go before the full Oversight Committee on June 17 for final approval to publish.
- Approved edits to 2025 meeting dates and topics (unanimous)
- Approved inserted edits to sales-surtax expenditures section
- Decided to leave allowable expenditures table as is pending review by Finance and Charter team
- Agreed not to edit the 2024 recommendations section
- Approved revised list of 13 recommendations, down from 20
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The board approved the June 2 agenda as amended, removing an employee termination item and adding attachments to construction contracts. Minutes from five prior meetings were approved unanimously. The consent agenda, approved 7-0, included numerous operational items such as construction contracts for Spring Park and Venetia elementary schools, employee transactions, and district administrator reappointments. Vice-Chairman Carney pulled item #17 (PowerSchool Performance Matters) for discussion, but no separate vote on that item was recorded.
- Approved June 2 agenda as amended (7-0)
- Approved minutes of May 5, 12, 13, 19, 20, and 27 meetings (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including construction management continuing services contract (RFQ 13-26/DB) (7-0)
- Approved contract for construction of new K-5 Spring Park Elementary (ITB 16-26/LM) (7-0)
- Approved design services contract for new Venetia Elementary (RFQ 06-22/TW) (7-0)
- Updated employee transactions and reappointed district administrators (consent agenda)
- Removed employee termination item for Keith Johnson from agenda (unanimous)
- Introduced new principals for Stilwell Military Academy, Fletcher Middle, Duval Virtual, Mayport Elementary, and Samuel Wolfson (no vote)
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The Duval County School Board's Policy Handbook Review Committee met to discuss revisions to 12 board policies, including equity, challenged materials, student assignment, and political activities. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was purely deliberative, with board members requesting further feedback and revisions to be brought back.
- No formal actions or votes taken during the meeting
- Majority of board members agreed in discussion to add a community member to the challenged materials committee
- Board will decide on challenged books when fewer than 7 copies exist, per committee discussion
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The Academic and Community Excellence Subcommittee met to review proposed revisions to Board Policy 5.46 regarding Magnet and Choice Programs. Staff presented a draft policy titled 'Programming and Choice Opportunities' that aims to clarify district offerings and streamline administrative procedures. The discussion focused on defining program types, updating admissions criteria, and improving community engagement.
- Discussed proposed policy revisions for Magnet and Choice Programs
- Reviewed draft policy titled 'Programming and Choice Opportunities'
- Addressed barriers in current policy and feedback from May 2026 review
- Clarified definitions for magnet, choice, and dedicated magnet programs
- Discussed updates to special transfer and controlled open enrollment procedures
- Considered changes to administrative procedures and community engagement
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The Sales Surtax Oversight Committee unanimously approved the 2026-2027 meeting calendar and set an interim meeting for June 17, 2026, to finalize the 2025 annual report. The committee also approved a subcommittee to review the report before that date.
- Approved 2026-2027 meeting dates (13-0)
- Approved interim meeting on June 17, 2026 (13-0)
- Approved forming subcommittee to finalize annual report edits (13-0)
- Approved changing interim meeting date to June 23, 2027 (13-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (13-0)
- Approved February 18, 2026, meeting minutes (13-0)
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The Duval County School Board approved multiple contracts for technology systems, security services, and facility renovations, including a $11 million savings on the Duncan Fletcher High School project. The meeting also covered agenda items for future discussion.
- Approved purchase of Instructure (Canvas) learning management system
- Approved purchase of PowerSchool registration and management system
- Approved purchase of McGraw Hill Active Learn platform
- Approved purchase of Benchmark Advance ELA curriculum
- Approved purchase of Masteryprep reading program
- Approved purchase of Insignia library management system
- Approved agreement with Ascended Intelligence, Inc.
- Approved agreement with Communications Technologies, Inc. for security services
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The Academic and Community Excellence Subcommittee discussed proposed changes to Board Policies 8.50, 8.51, 8.53, and 8.59 regarding facilities, academic excellence, consolidation, and school naming. The committee also reviewed Board Policy 5.46 on magnet schools and programs, focusing on enrollment equity and program stability. No formal votes were recorded.
- Discussed Board Policy 8.50 (Facilities Planning) changes
- Discussed Board Policy 8.51 (Academic and Community Excellence) transfer
- Discussed Board Policy 8.53 (Consolidation Impact Review) transfer
- Discussed Board Policy 8.59 (School Naming) changes and process
- Discussed Board Policy 5.46 (Magnet Schools) and enrollment equity
- No formal votes recorded
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The Board held a workshop to review proposed updates to the Student Code of Conduct, the Master Facility Plan, and foundation development. No substantive policy changes or contracts were voted on during this session.
- Adjourned meeting at 12:03 p.m. (6-0)
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The School Board approved the meeting agenda with several amendments, including the addition of a student hero recognition. Several items regarding board resolutions, staffing qualifications, and custodial services were pulled for discussion. The meeting included numerous presentations and proclamations honoring students and teachers.
- Approved May 5, 2026, agenda as amended (7-0)
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The Academic and Community Excellence Policy Subcommittee discussed proposed changes to Board Policy 5.44 regarding school attendance boundaries. No vote was taken during the meeting; the policy will be moved to the May agenda for a Board vote.
- Tabled vote on Board Policy 5.44 (School Attendance Boundaries) to the May agenda
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The Duval County Public Schools Audit Advisory Committee met on April 23, 2026, but lacked a quorum, so no votes or decisions occurred. Members only discussed topics including internal audits, financial updates, and auditor selection. The committee adjourned without taking any formal action.
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The subcommittee reviewed proposed changes to Board Policy 5.44 to include school closures and consolidation alongside attendance boundaries. No formal votes were taken on the policy revisions; the session consisted of discussion regarding community engagement, capacity KPIs, and the decision-making process.
- Approved participation of Vice-Chairman April A. Carney via interactive video/telephone (3-0)
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The Policy Handbook Review Committee approved remote participation for Vice-Chairman Carney (6-0). Members discussed revisions to Board Policy 5.27 on student assembly, agreeing to add parental notification and safety measures, and will bring the updated policy back for review in May. No final votes were taken on policies 2.12 (orientation) or 2.26 (meeting protocol).
- Approved Vice-Chairman Carney’s remote participation via interactive video/telephone (6-0)
- Tabled revision of Board Policy 5.27 (student assembly) with direction to add parental notification and safety measures; policy to return in May
- Discussed but took no action on Board Policy 2.12 (orientation of board members)
- Discussed but took no action on Board Policy 2.26 (board meeting protocol and format)
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The Duval County School Board convened a workshop to discuss three topics: school start times and HB733 compliance, a strategic plan update on teacher recruitment and retention, and a Title I program overview. No formal votes were taken on these items; only presentations and discussion occurred. The board also designated representatives for FSBA advocacy and board of directors positions.
- Appointed Anthony Ricardo as FSBA Advocacy Representative and Melody A. Bolduc as alternate
- Appointed Reginald Blount as FSBA Board of Directors Representative and Melody A. Bolduc as alternate
- Motion to adjourn passed 6-0
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The Duval County School Board's Agenda Committee met to review draft agenda items for the May 5, 2026, regular meeting. Discussions covered charter school renewals, contract amendments, salary schedules, facility plans, and school start times, but no votes or official decisions were made on any item. The only vote was to adjourn the meeting, which passed 6-0.
- No substantive decisions were made during this agenda committee meeting
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The Duval County School Board met April 9, 2026, for a special meeting. The only substantive action was a 6-0 vote to adjourn after a closed session on safety and security (under Florida Statute 286.0113). No decisions, approvals, or policy changes were made.
- Adjourned special meeting (6-0)
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The joint meeting consisted of presentations and updates regarding career technical education, pedestrian safety, and capital improvement projects. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the session.
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The Duval County School Board approved the April 7, 2026, agenda as amended, including adding a software contract item and removing two employee discipline items. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made beyond routine procedural approvals. The meeting primarily featured recognitions, presentations, and reports.
- Approved the April 7, 2026, agenda as amended (7-0)
- Approved minutes from March 3, 10, 24, and 25 meetings (7-0)