Duval County Public Schools public meetings in 2024
61 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
School Board
The Agenda Committee is meeting to review the draft agenda for the upcoming January 7, 2025, session. The meeting consists of procedural review, comments from elected officials, and public comment.
- Review of draft agenda for January 7, 2025
School Board
This is a board workshop with only two discussion items: middle/high school start times and general governance. No specific proposals or actions are listed; the agenda is purely procedural with no detailed agenda items.
- Discussion of middle/high school start times
- Discussion of governance
General
This is a special board meeting solely for conducting expulsion hearings. The board will consider two individual student expulsion cases, identified by hearing office numbers. No other business will be discussed.
- Expulsion of Student - Hearing Office #2425-005
- Expulsion of Student - Hearing Office #2425-002
School Board
This is a revised board workshop with four discussion items: updates on middle/high school start times, enrollment organization (part 2), transportation (part 2), and governance. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the workshop is informational only.
- Middle/high school start times update
- Enrollment organization - part 2
- Transportation update - part 2
- Governance discussion
School Board
The Duval County Public Schools board will hold public hearings and vote on revisions to Chapter 4 and Chapter 6 board policies. The board is also considering a name change for School No. 224 to Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies.
- Public hearing and vote on revisions to Chapter 4 and Chapter 6 board policies
- Request to rename School No. 224 to Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies
- Agreements for 2025 commencement ceremonies at Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, UNF Arena, and VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
- Roof replacement at Fletcher Middle School No. 63
- Adult meal price increase for Duval County Public Schools
School Board
The agenda committee will review the draft agenda for the December 2, 2024, School Board meeting. The session includes comments from elected officials and a public comment period.
- Review of draft agenda for December 2, 2024 meeting
- Comments from elected officials
- Public comment period
School Board
The Duval County Public Schools Board will hold a workshop to discuss its legislative platform, how enrollment is organized, updates on student transportation, and overall governance matters. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.
- DCPS Legislative Platform
- Enrollment Organization
- DCPS Transportation Update
- Governance
School Board
The Duval County School Board will hold its annual organizational meeting, where members will be sworn in, a chairman and vice-chairman elected, and the time, place, and date of regular meetings established for 2024 and 2025. The board will also discuss board member travel and consider adjustment of the December 2024 regular meeting date.
- Election of Chairman
- Election of Vice-Chairman
- Establishment of time, place, and date of regular meetings
- Discussion of board member travel
- Adjustment of December 2024 regular board meeting date
School Board
This is a special meeting of the Duval County School Board Leasing Corporation. The primary action is the election of officers for the leasing corporation. The agenda also includes approval of the agenda, public comment, and adjournment.
- Election of officers for Duval County School Board Leasing Corporation
School Board
The Duval County Public Schools Policy Handbook Review Committee will discuss 13 board policies, including curriculum standards, instructional materials, and student publications.
- Review of Board Policy 4.10 (Curriculum)
- Review of Board Policy 4.51 (Student Publications)
- Review of Board Policy 4.30 (Challenged Materials)
- Review of Board Policy 4.90 (Graduation Requirements)
- Review of Board Policy 8.53 (Closing and Consolidation Impact)
School Board
The Policy Handbook Review Committee is meeting to discuss ten specific board policies. These items include guidelines on curriculum, student fees, and school naming.
- Board Policy 4.10: The Curriculum
- Board Policy 4.18: Student Fees
- Board Policy 5.46: Magnet Schools and Programs
- Board Policy 6.84: Fraternization with Students
- Board Policy 8.59: Naming or Renaming Schools
General
The Audit Advisory Committee will approve member participation via video or telephone, adopt the meeting agenda, and ratify minutes from July 17, 2024 and August 19, 2024. The committee will receive staffing, audit, subcommittee and finance updates, including a review of the 2025‑2026 budget and the 1‑Million dollar fund update. It will also consider the 2024 annual report and governance matters before adjourning.
- Approval of minutes from July 17, 2024 and August 19, 2024
- Finance update with 2025‑2026 budget review
- 1‑Million fund update
- Audit updates
- Staffing updates
School Board
The agenda committee will meet to review the draft agenda for the November 4, 2024, School Board meeting. The session includes comments from elected officials and a public comment period before adjournment.
- Review draft agenda for November 4, 2024 meeting
- Comments from elected officials
- Public comment period
School Board
The Duval County Public Schools Board will hold a workshop to discuss a quarterly safety and security update. The meeting also includes a discussion on governance.
- Quarterly Safety and Security Update
- Governance discussion
School Board
The Duval County Public Schools Board will hold a workshop to hear a partner presentation from Children's Home Society, review the district's technology plan, receive an enrollment update, and discuss governance matters. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.
- Partner presentation: Children's Home Society
- Technology plan review
- Enrollment update
- Governance discussion
School Board
The Duval County Public Schools Board will consider several labor contract settlements with Duval Teachers United and a five-year capital plan. The board is also deciding on the surplus status of Carter G. Woodson Elementary.
- Settlements with Duval Teachers United (DTU) for 2024-2025 teacher, paraprofessional, and office personnel contracts
- School District Five-Year Capital Plan 2024/2025–2028/2029
- Declaration of Carter G. Woodson Elementary at 2334 Butler Avenue as surplus property
- Approval of 2024-2025 School Improvement Plans
- Exclusive Healthier Beverage Contract RFP 13-24/DB
School Board
The Agenda Committee is meeting to review the draft agenda for the October 1, 2024, meeting. The session includes time for comments from elected officials and public comment.
- Review of draft agenda for October 1, 2024
School Board
The Duval County Public Schools Board will hold a workshop to discuss the relocation and sale of its administrative building. The board will also review the Master Facility Plan and governance matters.
- Relocation and sale of administrative building
- Master Facility Plan (MFP)
- Governance
School Board
The Duval County Public Schools Board will discuss historic markers on school sites during a member‑to‑member meeting. No other agenda items are listed for this session.
- Historic markers on school sites
School Board
The Duval County Public Schools Board will hold a public hearing and vote on proposed revisions to Chapter 6 of the board policies. The meeting also includes approvals for a water‑main easement at Southside Estates Elementary, Phase III construction documents for a $1 million turf‑field project at Jean Ribault High School, and several service agreements and contractor pre‑qualifications.
- Public hearing and vote on revisions to Chapter 6 Board Policies (item 28)
- Approval of easement with Jacksonville Electric Authority for new water main at Southside Estates Elementary replacement (item 15)
- Approval of Phase III construction documents for $1 million Arts & Athletics Referendum turf field at Jean Ribault High School (item 21)
- Approval of agreement with Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development (trust‑based relational intervention) (item 1)
- Pre‑qualifications of construction contractors for educational projects (item 17)
School Board
The Board will hold a workshop to receive an update on the community engagement process for the Master Facility Plan. The meeting also includes a discussion on governance.
- Master Facility Plan (MFP) community engagement process update
- Governance discussion
School Board
The school board will discuss a draft agenda for the September 3, 2024 meeting, hear comments from elected officials, allow public comment, and then adjourn.
- Draft agenda review for September 3, 2024
School Board
The School Board is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings regarding the 2024-2025 tentative budget and proposed millage rates. The session includes discussions on required local effort, discretionary operating funds, and capital outlay.
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 Tentative Budget
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 Tentative Proposed Millage Rates
- Review of Capital Outlay budget
- Resolution Number 2025-01
- Resolution Number 2025-02
School Board
The Duval County Public Schools board will hold a member-to-member meeting. The agenda consists of governance discussions and adjournment.
School Board
The School Board is reviewing various administrative actions including staff reappointments, salary schedule increases, and financial statements. The meeting includes public hearings and votes on several board policy revisions and the 2024-2025 student progression plan.
- Increase to Pay Band 14 of the District Administrator Salary Schedule
- Settlement with the Fraternal Order of Police, Jacksonville Consolidated Lodge No. 5-30
- Temporary construction easement for the Old Middleburg Road widening project
- Amended and restated easement with Westview Signature, LLC for a multifamily project
- Public hearing and vote on modifications to the 2024-2025 Student Progression Plan
School Board
The Agenda Committee will meet to discuss the draft agenda for the upcoming July 2, 2024 meeting. This is a procedural meeting focused on agenda review.
- Draft agenda review for July 2, 2024
School Board
The School Board will hold a workshop to discuss several upcoming student programs. Discussion topics include student progression, the code of conduct, and mental health planning for the next academic year.
- Student Progression Plan 2024-2025
- Student Code of Conduct 2024-2025
- 2024-2025 Mental Health Plan
School Board
The Duval County Public Schools School Board is holding a special meeting to address personnel matters. The agenda includes the approval of the superintendent contract and the reappointment of district administrators.
- Approval of Superintendent contract
- Reappointment of District Administrators
School Board
The Duval County School Board will hold a June 11, 2024, workshop to discuss state legislative updates, the status of the one mill referendum, and general governance matters. The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate listing only discussion topics, with no specific proposals, dollar amounts, or scheduled votes detailed.
- Legislative updates discussion
- One mill referendum progress report
- General governance review
School Board
The School Board will review various administrative, financial, and operational items. Discussion includes academic service agreements, personnel reappointments, labor settlements, and facility maintenance projects.
- Approval of district calendars for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years
- Settlements with Northeast Florida Public Employees Local 630, LIUNA, AFL-CIO and AFSCME Florida Council 79
- Roof replacement at Stanton College Preparatory High School No. 153
- Reallocation of capital funding for portables at Baldwin Junior/Senior High School and Atlantic Coast High School
- Amendment to design services for renovations at Mandarin High School #260
School Board
The Policy Handbook Review Committee is meeting to review several existing board policies. The discussion includes topics ranging from professional ethics and school attendance boundaries to facility use and threat management.
- Board Policy 6.80 Professional Ethics
- Board Policy 5.44 School Attendance Boundaries
- Board Policy 8.50 Educational Facilities Planning
- Board Policy 8.53 Consolidation Impact Review Process
- Board Policy 9.30 Use of Facilities and Grounds
School Board
The School Board will discuss the selection of a candidate for Superintendent of Schools. The meeting also includes updates on current and new superintendent contracts and the status of the one-mill referendum.
- Selection of the candidate for Superintendent of Schools
- New Superintendent contract discussion
- Current Superintendent contract discussion
- One-mill referendum status updates
School Board
This Agenda Committee meeting is a procedural session to review the draft agenda for the June 4, 2024, meeting. The meeting also includes a period for public comment.
- Draft agenda review for June 4, 2024
School Board
The School Board will hold a workshop to discuss the Master Facility Plan and receive a budget update. The meeting also includes status updates on the One-Mill Referendum and governance matters.
- Master Facility Plan discussion
- Budget update
- One-Mill Referendum status updates
- Governance discussion
School Board
This focus group meeting involves Duval County School Board members regarding Superintendent finalist interviews. The provided agenda contains only procedural items.
- Superintendent finalist interviews
School Board
The agenda consists of a single discussion item regarding issues impacting growth, funding, quality of life, and work within the City of Jacksonville. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed in the provided text.
- Discussion on growth, funding, quality of life, and work in Jacksonville
School Board
The Duval County Public Schools Board is meeting to select finalists for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The agenda also includes approval of the meeting agenda and a period for public comment.
- Selection of finalists for Superintendent of Schools
School Board
The School Board is reviewing multiple charter school contract renewals and amendments. The meeting also includes public hearings and votes regarding several chapters of board policies.
- Charter renewal contracts for Seaside Charter North, Seacoast Charter Academy, Global Outreach Charter Academy, Duval Charter School at Mandarin, Duval Charter School at Southside, Tiger Academy, and School of Success (SOS) Academy
- Charter contract amendments for Biscayne High School and River City Science Academy locations
- Public hearing and vote on revisions to Board Policy Chapters 2, 5, 6, 8, and 9
- Roof replacement at Englewood High School
- Design services amendment for Richard L. Brown Gifted and Talented Academy #58
School Board
The Policy Handbook Review Committee is meeting to review several existing and new board policies. Discussions include topics such as student transportation, wireless communication devices, and facility use.
- Board Policy 6.721 Employee Threat Assessment (New Policy)
- Board Policy 8.30 Student Transportation
- Board Policy 5.38 Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices
- Board Policy 9.30 Use of Facilities and Grounds
- Board Policy 8.59 Naming or Renaming Schools
School Board
The Duval County School Board will meet to finalize the selection of a semi-finalist for Superintendent of Schools. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding Florida Assessment of Student Thinking Progress Monitoring Assessment 2 data.
- Finalizing the semi-finalist for Superintendent of Schools
- Florida Assessment of Student Thinking Progress Monitoring Assessment 2 data
School Board
The Agenda Committee is meeting to conduct a review of the draft agenda for the upcoming May 7, 2024, meeting. This session includes an opportunity for public comment before adjournment.
- Draft agenda review for May 7, 2024
School Board
The Duval County Public Schools Board Workshop will discuss the Master Facilities Plan and Florida Assessment of Student Thinking Progress Monitoring Assessment 2 Data. The board will also hold an executive session regarding technology.
- Master Facilities Plan discussion
- Executive Session: Technology
- Florida Assessment of Student Thinking Progress Monitoring Assessment 2 Data review
School Board
The Duval County Public Schools Board will hold a special meeting regarding an alternative education behavioral support matter. The session includes a student expulsion hearing for case #2324-011 D.H.
- Expulsion hearing for Student D.H. (Hearing Office #2324-011)
School Board
The School Board will conduct a workshop covering several administrative and operational topics. Discussion items include budget updates, workforce readiness, and partner presentations.
- Partner presentation by BBBS
- Purchasing and OEO discussion
- Workforce readiness: Duval Ready
- Budget update
School Board
The School Board will review various administrative and operational items including financial statements and personnel matters. Discussion topics include the consolidation of R.V. Daniels Elementary School into Richard L. Brown Gifted and Talented Academy.
- Settlement with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 177, IBEW
- Settlement with Jacksonville Supervisors Association, Inc.
- Temporary construction easement for McMillian Street force main replacement
- First amendment to construction management contract for Richard L. Brown Gifted and Talented Academy
- Consolidation of R.V. Daniels Elementary School and Richard L. Brown Gifted and Talented Academy
School Board
The Policy Handbook Review Committee is meeting to discuss various district policies. The agenda includes reviews of policies regarding school safety, attendance boundaries, and student data privacy.
- Board Policy 8.98: Locked Doors (New)
- Board Policy 5.44: School Attendance Boundaries
- Board Policy 8.32: Bus Routes
- Board Policy 8.12: School Police
- Board Policy 5.72: Student Data Privacy
School Board
The Special Board Meeting for student expulsion hearings scheduled for March 13, 2024, was cancelled. No items were heard or decided during this session.
School Board
The Agenda Committee will meet to review the draft agenda for the April 2, 2024, meeting.
- Draft agenda review for April 2, 2024
School Board
This Board Workshop consists of discussion items regarding CBRE updates and governance. The board will also hold an executive session concerning cybersecurity.
- CBRE updates
- Governance discussion
- Executive session on cybersecurity
School Board
The School Board will discuss the acquisition of a new administrative building and the disposition of surplus property via Invitation to Negotiate No. 09-22/TW.
- Acquisition of new administrative building
- Disposition of surplus property (ITN No. 09-22/TW)
School Board
This board workshop is scheduled to discuss the Master Facility Plan (MFP) retreat. The agenda contains no other items for discussion.
- Master Facility Plan (MFP) retreat discussion
School Board
The Duval County School Board will hold a public hearing and vote on revisions to Chapter 6 board policies. The agenda also includes reviews of December 2023 financial statements and January 2024 budget resolutions. Additionally, the board will consider several school renovation and construction projects.
- Public hearing and vote: Revisions to Chapter 6 Board Policies
- Construction management award for Sandalwood High School renovations
- Contract amendment for Mandarin High School renovation project
- Roof replacement at Southside Middle School
- Installation of four portables at Atlantic Coast High School and Baldwin Middle-High School
School Board
The meeting is a joint session between the Duval County School Board and the City Council. The agenda includes discussions regarding issues impacting growth, funding, quality of life, and work within the City of Jacksonville.
- Issues impacting growth, funding, quality of life, and work in Jacksonville
School Board
The Duval County Public Schools Board Workshop will discuss Florida school safety with Sheriff Gualtieri. The meeting also includes updates regarding graduation rates.
- Florida School Safety presentation by Sheriff Gualtieri
- Graduation rate updates
School Board
The Agenda Committee will meet to review the draft agenda for the March 5, 2024, meeting. This is a procedural meeting.
- Draft agenda review for March 5, 2024
School Board
The School Board will hold a workshop to discuss several administrative topics. Discussion items include the superintendent search, MFP project rescoring, an enrollment study, and attendance boundary scenarios.
- Superintendent search discussion
- Rescoring of MFP projects
- Enrollment study review
- Attendance boundary scenarios
School Board
The Duval County School Board is reviewing several items including charter school contract renewals and various facility construction documents. The agenda also includes financial reports for November 2023 and budget resolutions for December 2023.
- Renewal of charter contracts for Duval Charter School at Mandarin, Global Outreach Charter Academy, Seacoast Charter Academy, Seaside Charter North, School of Success (SOS) Academy, Tiger Academy, and Duval Charter School at Southside
- Phase III construction documents approval for Duncan Fletcher High School addition and renovation
- Phase III construction documents approval for new K-5 prototype at Englewood Elementary School
- Phase III construction documents approval for new K-5 prototype at Pickett Elementary School
- Phase III construction documents approval for Richard Lewis Brown Gifted and Talented Academy addition and renovation
School Board
This is a procedural meeting for the Agenda Committee. The committee will review the draft agenda for the February 6, 2024, meeting.
- Review of the February 6, 2024, draft agenda
School Board
The School Board will hold a workshop to discuss several administrative and facility matters. Discussion topics include the superintendent search and accreditation processes.
- Florida School Boards Association: Superintendent Search
- Accreditation discussion
- Time sensitive Master Facilities Plan (MFP) projects
- Executive Session: Collective Bargaining
School Board
The Duval County School Board is holding a workshop to discuss several administrative topics. The agenda includes reviews of enrollment processes, the budget process timeline, and governance. The board will also discuss a report from the Office of Safe Schools.
- CBRE
- Enrollment processes
- Budget process timeline
- Governance
- Office of Safe Schools visit report
School Board
The board will hold public hearings and votes on several items, including the adoption of K12 social studies and science textbooks. Members will also consider the district's five-year facilities work program and revisions to various board policies. The agenda includes approvals for easements related to new school construction and bridge replacement.
- Adoption of K12 Social Studies and Science textbooks
- Approval of the School District Facilities Five Year Work Program 2023/2024 - 2028/2029
- Easement for New Chaffee Trail Middle School No. 140
- Temporary construction easement for Lone Star Road Bridge Replacement
- Modifications to the 2023-2024 Student Progression Plan