Duval County Public Schools public meetings in 2025

General

The Duval County Public Schools Audit Advisory Committee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, take public comments, and receive updates on the finance budget and the auditor general's overview. The committee will also discuss items brought back from previous meetings.

• Finance Budget Update presented by CFO Ronald Fagan
• Auditor General Report overview by Melvin Dodson, IBA
• IBA & IA Status Update
• Governance bring-back discussions

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will discuss the draft agenda for its January 6, 2026 meeting, hear comments from elected officials, and open a public comment period before adjourning.

• Draft agenda review – January 6, 2026
• Comments from elected officials
• Public comment period
• Adjournment

School Board

The Duval County School Board is holding a workshop to discuss governance topics and holiday event practice. The agenda contains only broad discussion items with no specific proposals or decisions listed.

• Discussion of governance matters
• Discussion of holiday event practice

School Board

This is a special meeting of the Duval County School Board convened solely for a student expulsion hearing. The board will consider the case of student G.W. (Hearing Office Case# G.W. 2526-003) and decide on expulsion. No other business is scheduled.

• Expulsion hearing for student G.W., case #2526-003

School Board

The Duval County School Board is meeting for a workshop to discuss an operational audit and a strategic plan focused on efficiency and financial responsibility. The meeting agenda also includes a governance item.

• Operational audit
• Strategic plan: Improve operational efficiency and financial responsibility
• Governance

All seven board members were present and discussed the Auditor General's operational audit, the district's strategic plan, and transportation improvements. No formal votes were taken on policy items. The board then passed a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:31 a.m. with a 7‑0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting at 11:31 a.m. (vote 7-0)
• Reviewed Auditor General operational audit findings (no vote)
• Presented strategic plan update on financial responsibility (no vote)
• Discussed transportation improvements and new service desk (no vote)

School Board

The Duval County School Board will consider consolidating Anchor Academy and Mayport Elementary, and Long Branch Elementary into R.L. Brown Gifted and Academically Talented Academy. The board will also hold a public hearing on revisions to Chapter 4 board policies. Additionally, there are boundary changes for several high schools, property purchases on US Highway 90 West in Baldwin, and approval of budget resolutions.

• Consolidation of Anchor Academy and Mayport Elementary (Item 42)
• Consolidation of Long Branch Elementary into R.L. Brown Academy (Item 43)
• Public hearing on Chapter 4 policy revisions (Item 44)
• High school attendance boundary changes for Atlantic Coast, Mandarin, Englewood, Sandalwood, Terry Parker (Item 11)
• Approval to purchase properties on US Highway 90 West, Baldwin (Item 31)

The Duval County School Board voted 6-0 to allow Board Member Anthony Ricardo to participate via interactive video or telephone. The board also approved the meeting agenda (7-0), the prior meeting minutes (7-0), and the consent agenda (7-0). A motion to consolidate Anchor Academy into Mayport Elementary was discussed but no vote was taken, so the item was postponed.

• Approved remote participation for Board Member Anthony Ricardo (6-0)
• Approved December 1 agenda as submitted (7-0)
• Approved minutes from November meetings (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (7-0)
• Postponed consolidation of Anchor Academy into Mayport Elementary (no vote)

General

This is a routine meeting of the Duval County Public Schools Sales Surtax Oversight Committee. They will approve minutes from September, receive presentations on the charter school dashboard, operations, and finances, and hold elections for chairman. Public comments will be taken.

• Chairman election to fill term ending (governance item)
• Finance Update from Chief Financial Officer Ron Fagan
• Operations Update from Chief Operating Officer Jim Culbert
• Charter School Dashboard Overview from Strategic Planning Director Ashley Barr

The committee voted 15-0 to allow Hunter Sleiman to attend the meeting by phone. It also approved the November 19 agenda and the September 17 meeting minutes. A motion to add requested language and name corrections to the September minutes and to defer final approval to the February 18, 2026 meeting was also passed unanimously.

• Approved Hunter Sleiman attending via phone (15-0)
• Approved November 19, 2025 agenda (15-0)
• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (15-0)
• Approved adding language and name corrections to September minutes and moving final approval to Feb 18, 2026 (15-0)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board Committee meeting will review the draft agenda scheduled for December 1, 2025. The agenda includes time for comments from elected officials and a public comment period. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Draft agenda review – December 1, 2025
• Comments from elected officials
• Public comment period

All seven board members were present and discussed a range of items including class‑size compliance, multiple service agreements, school consolidations, budget resolutions, and property acquisitions. No formal votes on those agenda items were recorded in the minutes. The board voted 7‑0 to adjourn the meeting at 11:50 a.m.

• Adjourn meeting (passed 7‑0)

General

The Duval County Public Schools Board of Education will hold a workshop to discuss strategic plans for student growth and communications, as well as long-range facility planning regarding consolidations and boundaries.

• Strategic plan: Advance student growth and achievement
• Strategic plan: Communications
• Long-range facility planning: Consolidations and boundaries
• Governance

The Duval County School Board held a workshop where strategic‑plan updates, long‑range facility‑planning proposals, and governance topics were presented and discussed. No formal approvals, denials, or tabled items were recorded. The board then voted to adjourn the meeting at 2:42 p.m. with a unanimous 7‑0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting at 2:42 p.m. (vote 7‑0)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will elect a chairman and a vice‑chairman, administer the oath of office, and determine the time, place, and date for future regular meetings. Public comment will also be taken before the meeting is adjourned.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice‑Chairman
• Oath of Office
• Establish time, place, and date of regular meetings
• Public comment

The board approved the meeting agenda unanimously (7‑0). Charlotte D. Joyce was re‑elected Chairman with a 7‑0 vote, and April A. Carney was elected Vice‑Chairman with a 5‑2 vote. The board set regular meeting times for the first Tuesday of each month, with three specified exceptions, passing the motion 7‑0. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (7‑0).

• Approved November 18 agenda (7‑0)
• Elected Charlotte D. Joyce as Chairman (7‑0)
• Elected April A. Carney as Vice‑Chairman (5‑2)
• Established regular meeting schedule, first Tuesday each month with three date exceptions (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

School Board

The Duval County School Board Leasing Corporation is holding a special meeting to elect officers. The agenda also includes approval of the meeting agenda and adjournment. No substantive policy decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Election of officers for the Duval County School Board Leasing Corporation

The Duval County School Board unanimously approved the special meeting agenda. It then elected officers for the Leasing Corporation, designating the same individuals who serve on the Board for the coming year. Finally, the board adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved special meeting agenda (7-0)
• Elected leasing corporation officers, same as board members (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Policy Handbook Review Committee will discuss and potentially approve revisions to board policies regarding challenged materials, student attendance requirements, and school boundaries.

• Policy 4.30: Challenged Materials
• Policy 5.40: Student Attendance Requirements
• Policy 5.44: School Attendance Boundaries
• Policy 8.53: Closing and Consolidation Review Process
• Policy 8.51: Academic and Community Excellence (ACE) Planning Process

The Duval County School Board voted to allow Vice‑Chairman April A. Carney to participate in meetings via interactive video and telephone systems. The motion was made by Anthony Ricardo, seconded by Reginald Blount, and was approved unanimously. No other policy actions were decided at this meeting. The board adjourned at 1:58 p.m.

• Approved Vice‑Chairman April A. Carney participation via interactive video/telephone (unanimous)

School Board

The school board will consider approving the use of interactive video and telephone systems for board member participation. The agenda also lists a governance discussion item before adjourning the meeting.

• Approval of board member participation via interactive video/telephone systems
• Governance discussion

The Duval County School Board voted to allow Vice‑Chairman April A. Carney to join the meeting using interactive video and telephone systems. The motion passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote. The board then moved to adjourn the meeting at 2:44 p.m., which was approved 7‑0. All board members were present.

• Approved Vice‑Chair April A. Carney participation via interactive video/telephone (6‑0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 2:44 p.m. (7‑0)

School Board

The Duval County School Board and City Council joint meeting will include a discussion titled “Issues that will impact growth, funding, quality of life, and work within the city of Jacksonville.” No specific decisions, proposals, or contracts are detailed in the agenda. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

The Duval County School Board and Jacksonville City Council met to review district grades, safety initiatives, and traffic projects. No votes or approvals were recorded. The scheduled presentation on DCPS career training programs was postponed to a later meeting.

• Postponed DCPS career training program presentation (no vote recorded)

School Board

The Duval County School Board will vote on selling the real‑property and central administrative office at 1701 Prudential Drive to Chase Properties, Inc., and on authorizing the superintendent to purchase the property at 8928 Prominence Parkway, Jacksonville, from DFH Prominence LP. The meeting also includes public hearings on several high‑school attendance boundary changes, a magnet status and boundary change for John E. Ford, and consolidations of Anchor Academy with Mayport Elementary and Long Branch Elementary with R.L. Brown Gifted and Academically Talented Academy. Additional agenda items cover revisions to board policy chapters and routine reports.

• Approve sale of real property at 1701 Prudential Drive to Chase Properties, Inc.
• Approve superintendent agreement to purchase property at 8928 Prominence Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32256 from DFH Prominence LP
• Public hearing on proposed high‑school attendance boundary changes for Atlantic Coast, Mandarin, Englewood, Sandalwood, Terry Parker, and Duncan U. Fletcher high schools
• Public hearing on proposed magnet status and boundary change for John E. Ford school
• Public hearings on proposed consolidations: Anchor Academy with Mayport Elementary; Long Branch Elementary with R.L. Brown Gifted and Academically Talented Academy

The Duval County School Board approved the November 4, 2025 agenda and the prior meeting minutes, each passing 7‑0. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included items such as the superintendent evaluation instrument, the internal audit plan, teacher‑union settlements, budget resolutions, and property designations, all with a 7‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved November 4, 2025 agenda (7‑0)
• Approved October 2025 board minutes (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (7‑0)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Superintendent Evaluation Instrument
• Approved IBA & Internal Audit Annual Plan 2025‑2026
• Approved settlement with DTU for 2025‑2027 teacher contract
• Approved adoption of September 2025 budget resolutions
• Approved declaration of vacant parcel near Landon Middle School as surplus property

School Board

The School Board is holding a joint meeting with the Mayors of Baldwin and Beaches. The body will discuss school boundaries, staff reductions, and safety measures for pedestrians and bike riders.

• Crosswalks
• Use of sales surtax on capital projects update
• Pedestrian and bike-rider safety
• Boundaries and utilization for Baldwin/Beaches schools
• Staff reductions

The board announced that the field at Jack Taylor Stadium will now be called Joe Reynolds Field. The district also confirmed it will continue providing magnet transportation services. No formal votes were recorded for these actions.

• Renamed field at Jack Taylor Stadium to Joe Reynolds Field (no vote recorded)
• District will continue magnet transportation (per press release, no vote recorded)

School Board

The Agenda Committee is meeting to review the draft agenda for the November 4, 2025, meeting. The session includes time for comments from elected officials and public comment.

• Review of draft agenda for November 4, 2025

The Duval County School Board voted 7-0 to adjourn the meeting at 12:23 p.m. No other items were approved, denied, or tabled; the agenda items were discussed without formal votes.

• Adjourned meeting at 12:23 p.m. (7-0)

School Board

This is a workshop meeting where the Duval County School Board will discuss several items, including a quarterly safety and security update, an update on Policy 4.30, and the potential sale or purchase of the administration building. No formal votes are scheduled; the board will receive information and discuss governance matters.

• Quarterly Safety & Security Update
• Policy 4.30 Update
• Sale/Purchase Administration Building Update
• Governance discussion

All seven board members were present for the October 21, 2025 workshop. After discussing safety updates, policy changes, and a building sale/purchase, the board moved to adjourn. The motion to adjourn was approved by a 6‑0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting at 2:41 p.m. (6‑0)

School Board

The Facility Naming Committee is meeting to review and consider a proposal regarding the naming of the track at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School.

• Proposal to name the track at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School

The Duval County Public Schools Facility Naming Committee met on October 17, 2025 to consider naming the track at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School. After discussion, a motion by Tammie Talley, seconded by Jackie Simmons, was unanimously approved. The proposal will be placed on the November 4, 2025 regular board meeting agenda for final approval.

• Approved naming the Matthew W. Gilbert track "Bob Hayes Track" (unanimous)

General

The Audit Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the purchase and sale of a district building, a finance budget update, and the status of a one-mill audit levy. The meeting will also cover governance discussions and establish future meeting dates.

• Purchase & Sale of District Building
• Finance Budget Update
• Audit Status Update & One Mill APG
• Establish remaining FY 26 AAC meeting dates
• Approval of October 16, 2025 Minutes

The committee voted 6‑0 to approve the October 16, 2025 agenda and also 6‑0 to approve the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting. After a brief recess, the members unanimously adjourned the meeting at 3:10 p.m. No other actions were decided.

• Approved October 16 agenda (6-0)
• Approved August 21 minutes (6-0)
• Recessed the meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

School Board

This board workshop, scheduled for October 14, 2025, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

School Board

The Special Board Meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda listed safety and security as the topic for discussion.

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will consider a consent agenda covering multiple contracts, settlements, budget resolutions, and property matters. Items include approvals of agreements with Amira Learning, Imagine Learning, and Jacksonville Sports Medicine, as well as settlements with labor unions and the Fraternal Order of Police. The board will also vote on the sale of the real‑property and central administrative office at 1701 Prudential Drive to SMLPC, LLC and authorize the purchase of a property at 8928 Prominence Parkway. Additional items address school improvement plans, employee suspensions, and a school bus stop arm camera program.

• Approve sale of real property at 1701 Prudential Drive to SMLPC, LLC
• Authorize purchase of property at 8928 Prominence Parkway from DFH Prominence LP
• Adopt budget resolutions for August 2025
• Adult meal price increase for Duval County Public Schools
• Installation of school bus stop arm camera violation program

The Duval County School Board unanimously approved the sale of the central administrative office at 1701 Prudential Drive to SMLPC, LLC and authorized the superintendent to purchase the property at 8928 Prominence Parkway. The board also approved the 2026 legislative platform and multiple service agreements, including Amira Learning tutoring, Imagine Learning, Jacksonville Sports Medicine, and Episcopal Children’s Services. All items were adopted with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved sale of 1701 Prudential Drive to SMLPC, LLC (7-0)
• Authorized superintendent to purchase 8928 Prominence Parkway (7-0)
• Approved 2026 Duval County Public Schools Legislative Platform (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Amira Learning for tutoring services (7-0)
• Approved Professional Learning Catalog (7-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 agreement with Imagine Learning, LLC (7-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 agreement with Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Episcopal Children’s Services, Inc. (7-0)

School Board

This meeting of the Duval County Public Schools Evaluation Subcommittee is primarily procedural, with the only substantive item being a discussion of the superintendent's evaluation. No votes or specific actions are listed; the agenda also includes public comment and adjournment.

• Superintendent's evaluation discussion

The Evaluation Subcommittee discussed the near‑final superintendent evaluation instrument, including timeline, survey questions, and specific metric wording. Members agreed to make the requested changes and to place the timeline on the board calendar once approved. The revised instrument will be presented for board review at the next Agenda Committee Review Meeting.

• Implement requested changes to superintendent evaluation instrument (pending board review)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Policy Handbook Review Committee will discuss 16 board policies, including artificial intelligence, curriculum standards, and student attendance requirements. The meeting is a procedural review session.

• Review of Board Policy 1.60: Artificial Intelligence
• Review of Board Policy 4.10: The Curriculum
• Review of Board Policy 4.30: Challenged Materials
• Review of Board Policy 5.40: Student Attendance Requirements
• Review of Board Policy 8.51: Academic and Community Excellence (ACE) Planning

The Policy Handbook Review Committee discussed revisions to several board policies, including AI use, curriculum, challenged materials, student clubs, attendance, medication administration, purchasing, and the ACE planning process. No votes were taken and no policy changes were approved at this meeting. The board indicated that many items will be revisited or brought back for further consideration.

General

The Sales Surtax Oversight Committee is meeting to elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The session includes an operations update from the Executive Director of Facilities, Design & Construction and a finance update from the Chief Financial Officer.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Operations update from Byron Page
• Finance update from Ron Fagan
• Approval of April 16 and May 21, 2025 minutes
• Determination of 2025-26 meeting dates

The committee approved an amended agenda and added a Charter School Accountability item to future agendas. Dan Janson was elected Chairman with a 13‑0 vote and Mike Hightower was elected Vice‑Chair with a 10‑0 vote. The meeting dates for 2025‑2026 were approved unanimously, the meeting was extended by five minutes, and the session was adjourned.

• Amended agenda approved (14‑0)
• Charter School Accountability & Status added to agenda (14‑0)
• Dan Janson elected Chairman (13‑0)
• Mike Hightower elected Vice‑Chair (10‑0)
• April 16 and May 21, 2025 minutes approved (14‑0 each)
• 2025‑2026 meeting dates approved (14‑0)
• Meeting extended to 12:06 p.m. (14‑0)
• Meeting adjourned (14‑0)

School Board

The Duval County School Board will convene a special meeting to conduct a student expulsion hearing for case number 2526-001 involving J.M. The meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2025.

• Student Expulsion Hearing for J.M. (Case # 2526-001)
• Special Board Meeting for Student Expulsion Hearing

General

The Duval County Public Schools Evaluation Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation. The agenda includes time for comments from elected officials and public comment.

• Superintendent's evaluation

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will hold a workshop to discuss the sale and purchase of the administration building. The board will also discuss governance.

• Sale/purchase of administration building
• Governance

The board voted to adjourn the meeting, with a motion by Anthony Ricardo and second by Melody A. Bolduc. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. No other substantive actions or votes were taken during the workshop.

• Adjourned meeting (passed 7-0)

School Board

The Agenda Committee is meeting to review the draft agenda for the October 7, 2025, meeting. The session includes time for comments from elected officials and public comment.

• Review of draft agenda for October 7, 2025

The Duval County School Board met on September 16, 2025, and reviewed a series of proposed agreements and property designations. No formal approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded for those items. The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 11:47 a.m.

• Adjourned meeting at 11:47 a.m. (vote 7‑0)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will hold a workshop to discuss a legislative update, the ACE process, acceleration academies, and governance matters. No specific actions or decisions are detailed in the agenda. The meeting follows a standard order of business and will conclude with adjournment.

The Duval County School Board discussed legislative updates, the ACE process, Acceleration Academies, and various governance items. The only formal action taken was a motion to adjourn the meeting, which passed unanimously. No other proposals were approved, denied, or tabled.

• Adjourned meeting at 2:30 p.m. (vote 7‑0)

School Board

The Duval County School Board will adopt final budget resolutions for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and hold public hearings on the proposed 2025-2026 millage rates and final budget.

• Adoption of final budget resolutions 2024-2025
• Annual financial report - ESE 348 inclusive of cost report
• Public hearing on 2025-2026 final proposed millage rates and final budget
• Public hearing on 2025-2026 final proposed millage rates and final budget - non-voted discretionary operating
• Public hearing on 2025-2026 final proposed millage rates and final budget - voted discretionary operating

The Duval County School Board approved a series of budget actions at its special meeting. It adopted final budget resolutions for all funds, approved the annual financial report, and adopted several millage levies for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year, including the required local effort and discretionary operating levies. The board also adopted the final 2025‑2026 budget totaling $3,404,448,304.

• Approved Vice‑Chairman April A. Carney participation via video/phone (6‑0)
• Adopted final budget resolutions for all funds (7‑0)
• Approved Annual Financial Report ESE 348 inclusive of Cost Report (7‑0)
• Adopted Required Local Effort Millage Levy 3.0950 (raises $375,536,881) (7‑0)
• Adopted Non‑Voted Discretionary Operating Millage 0.7480 (raises $90,759,802) (7‑0)
• Adopted Voted Discretionary Operating Millage 1.0000 (raises $121,336,634) (7‑0)
• Adopted Capital Outlay Millage 1.5000 (raises $182,004,951) (7‑0)
• Adopted final 2025‑2026 budget totaling $3,404,448,304 (7‑0)

School Board

The Facility Naming Committee is meeting to review and consider a proposal regarding the name of the football field at Duncan Fletcher High School.

• Proposal to name the football field at Duncan Fletcher High School

The Duval County Public Schools Facility Naming Committee voted to name the football field at Duncan Fletcher High School as Joe Reynolds Field at Jack Taylor Stadium. The motion was made by April A. Carney and seconded by Tammie Talley, and the committee approved it unanimously. No public comment was received and the meeting was adjourned at 3:20 p.m.

• Approved naming football field at Duncan Fletcher High School as Joe Reynolds Field at Jack Taylor Stadium (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

School Board

The Evaluation Subcommittee will review the superintendent’s performance evaluation. Elected officials will provide comments on the evaluation. The public will have an opportunity to comment before the meeting adjourns.

• Superintendent’s evaluation review
• Comments from elected officials
• Public comment period

The Evaluation Subcommittee met on September 3, 2025. Chief Officer Corey Wright presented the Superintendent Evaluation Instrument, covering purpose, policy, timeline, targets, and KPI integration. No votes, approvals, or other decisions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 1:44 p.m.

School Board

This special board meeting is dedicated solely to a discussion of safety and security. No further details on specific proposals or actions are provided in the agenda.

• Discussion of safety and security

The board voted to adjourn the special meeting at 3:32 p.m. The motion was made by board member Cindy Pearson, seconded by Melody A. Bolduc, and passed with a 7‑0 vote. All seven board members were present. No other actions were taken.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will consider a range of consent agenda items, including agreements with consulting firms and multiple Year 5 GEAR UP grant contracts. They will also review a lease/purchase of a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Synergy System for the district data center and authorize negotiations for a property acquisition and a property sale. Finally, the board will hold public hearings and vote on revisions to Chapter 4 and Chapter 9 of the board policies.

• Approval of agreements with MGT Consulting, Inc., and Turnaround Solutions, Inc.
• Approval of Year 5 GEAR UP agreements with several grant partners (Communities in Schools, Florida State College at Jacksonville, I’m a Star Foundation, University of North Florida, Xcalibur, Inc.)
• Lease/purchase of the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Synergy System for the district data center
• Authority to negotiate acquisition of 8928 Prominence Parkway from Dream Finders Homes Prominence Limited Partnership
• Public hearing and vote on revisions to Chapter 4 and Chapter 9 board policies

The board unanimously approved the September 2, 2025 agenda with the listed amendments. It also approved the minutes from the August meetings. Finally, the board approved the consent agenda, which includes multiple agreements and staffing items.

• Approved September 2, 2025 agenda (amended) – Passed 7-0
• Approved August meeting minutes – Passed 7-0
• Approved consent agenda items – Passed 7-0

School Board

This is a board workshop with only one item listed for discussion: technology training. No details, proposals, or decisions are specified in the agenda.

• Workshop discussion on technology training

The Duval County School Board met on August 26, 2025 for a workshop focused on technology training. The Technology Innovation Director presented Outlook and reMarkable device basics. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the session.

General

The Audit Advisory Committee will meet to receive a finance update from CFO Ronald Fagan and a report on audit communication from Chief IBA Melvin Dodson. The committee will also discuss governance regarding IT support for DCPS emails.

• Finance update presented by CFO Ronald Fagan
• Audit Communication & Reporting presented by Chief IBA Melvin Dodson
• Governance discussion on utilizing DCPS emails for IT Support

The committee approved the August 21, 2025 agenda with a 6-0 vote and approved the minutes from the April 17 and June 23 meetings also 6-0. No substantive votes occurred due to lack of quorum. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved April 17 and June 23 minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

School Board

The Agenda Committee is meeting to review the draft agenda for the September 2, 2025, meeting. The session includes time for comments from elected officials and public comment.

• Review of draft agenda for September 2, 2025

The Duval County School Board met on August 19, 2025 and discussed agenda items including turnaround plans, grant agreements, staffing qualifications, property transactions, and contract updates. No votes or approvals for those items were recorded in the minutes. The only formal action was a unanimous motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:28 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting (passed 7-0)

School Board

The Duval County School Board will hold a workshop to discuss quarterly updates on safety and security, academic achievement, an overview of the audit plan, and governance matters. No votes or formal actions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.

• Safety & Security Quarterly Update
• Academic Achievement Update
• Audit Plan Overview
• Governance discussion

The board voted to adjourn the August 19, 2025 meeting at 3:41 P.M. The motion was made by April A. Carney, seconded by Melody A. Bolduc, and passed with a 7‑0 vote. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the agenda items were presented as updates and discussions.

• Adjourned meeting (passed 7-0)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools School Board will hold a special shade meeting. The body will discuss collective bargaining authority.

• Discussion of collective bargaining authority

The Duval County School Board held a special meeting on August 6, 2025. The meeting was closed to the public for collective bargaining discussions and reopened at 4:04 p.m. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Anthony Ricardo, seconded by April A. Carney, and passed with a 6‑0 vote. Board member Reginald Blount was absent.

• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will consider a range of routine approvals, including several program and partnership agreements, budget items, and facility contracts. The meeting’s key decision is a public hearing and vote on attendance boundary changes for Cedar Hills, Hidden Oaks, Hyde Park, Hyde Grove, Jacksonville Heights, Timucuan, Ramona Boulevard and Ruth N. Upson elementary schools. Additional items include a lease assignment with the City of Jacksonville and the Museum of Science and History, major maintenance projects at Atlantic Coast High School and several other schools, and a settlement with AFSCME Florida Council 79.

• Public hearing and vote on attendance boundary changes for eight elementary schools
• Lease assignment between DCPS, the City of Jacksonville and the Museum of Science and History of Jacksonville, Inc.
• Substantial completion of the Astro Turf Field project at Atlantic Coast High School (#A-10958)
• Safety & security upgrades (Phase 3, Group 3) at Andrew Jackson High, Dinsmore Elementary, North Shore Elementary, and Jean Ribaud Middle schools
• Settlement with AFSCME Florida Council 79

The Duval County School Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from prior meetings, and the consent agenda. The consent agenda included approval of the AVID College and Career Readiness program and new dual‑enrollment courses with Florida State College at Jacksonville and Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University. All votes were 7‑0 in favor.

• Approved August 5, 2025 agenda (7‑0)
• Approved July 1, 2025 and other prior meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (7‑0)
• Approved AVID College and Career Readiness Programming (consent agenda, 7‑0)
• Approved Florida State College at Jacksonville dual‑enrollment tuition and textbooks (consent agenda, 7‑0)
• Approved Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University dual‑enrollment courses (consent agenda, 7‑0)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Code of Student Conduct (consent agenda, 7‑0)
• Approved District Calendar for 2027‑2028 (consent agenda, 7‑0)

School Board

This is a special board meeting with only one substantive agenda item: a discussion on safety and security. No specific proposals, contracts, or votes are detailed in the agenda.

• Safety and security discussion (no further details provided)

The board moved to adjourn the special meeting. The motion was made by April A. Carney and seconded by Cindy Pearson. The vote was 7-0 in favor, and the meeting was adjourned at 4:54 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting at 4:54 p.m. – passed 7-0

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools School Board is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings regarding the 2025-2026 tentative budget and proposed millage rates. The body will discuss various funding categories and tax certifications.

• 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 2026-01 and Resolution Number 2026-02

The Duval County School Board approved the meeting agenda and adopted several millage levies for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year, including a Required Local Effort levy of 3.0950 Mills ($375,536,881) and operating levies of 0.7480 Mills ($90,759,802) and 1.0000 Mills ($121,336,634). The Board also approved a Capital Outlay levy of 1.5000 Mills ($182,004,951) and adopted the tentative budget totaling $3,237,770,401. It scheduled a final budget hearing for September 11, 2025, and certified the 2025 school taxable value.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Adopted Required Local Effort Millage Levy 3.0950 Mills ($375,536,881) (7-0)
• Adopted Non‑Voted Discretionary Operating Millage Levy 0.7480 Mills ($90,759,802) (7-0)
• Adopted Voted Discretionary Operating Millage Levy 1.0000 Mills ($121,336,634) (7-0)
• Adopted Capital Outlay Millage Levy 1.5000 Mills ($182,004,951) (7-0)
• Adopted tentative budget $3,237,770,401 (7-0)
• Scheduled Final Millage Levy and Final Budget Hearing for Sep 11, 2025 (7-0)
• Certified 2025 School Taxable Value and authorized Superintendent to execute form (7-0)

School Board

The Duval County School Board will hold a special meeting to consider authorizing the advertisement of the proposed 2025-2026 millage levy and tentative budget. This is a procedural step required before final adoption. Public comment will be heard before the vote.

• Authorize advertisement of 2025-2026 proposed millage levy and proposed tentative budget

The Duval County School Board approved the meeting agenda with an amendment to authorize advertising the proposed 2025‑2026 millage levy and tentative budget. In a separate motion, the board voted 5‑0 to approve the advertisement, including publishing legal notices and a public‑hearing notice in The Florida Times‑Union on July 26, 2025. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned at 5:12 p.m.

• Approved agenda amendment to authorize millage advertisement (5-0)
• Authorized advertisement of 2025‑2026 proposed millage levy and tentative budget (5-0)
• Approved publication of legal notices and public‑hearing notice in The Florida Times‑Union (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

School Board

The school board will review a draft agenda slated for the August 5, 2025 meeting. Officials may provide comments, and the public will have an opportunity to speak. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Draft agenda review – scheduled for August 5, 2025
• Comments from elected officials
• Public comment period

The July 15, 2025 Duval County School Board meeting reviewed a draft agenda that included proposed approvals for AVID programming, dual‑enrollment agreements, various community partnership contracts, a settlement with AFSCME, and meal price items. The minutes note discussions and requests for additional information, but no vote totals or formal approval actions are documented for these items. The only recorded vote was the unanimous 7‑0 motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:15 p.m.

School Board

The Duval County School Board will hold a workshop to review updates to the strategic plan and examine four specific policies regarding equity, challenged materials, and facility use.

• Strategic plan refresh update
• Policy review 1.22, Equity Policy
• Policy review 4.30, Challenged Materials
• Policy review 9.30, Use of Facilities and Grounds
• Governance

The Duval County School Board reviewed a draft strategic‑plan update, several policy reviews, and governance items such as Title 1 funding and superintendent evaluation. No formal approvals, denials, or other actions were recorded. The meeting was then adjourned by a 7‑0 vote at 3:52 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting at 3:52 p.m. (7-0)

School Board

The Duval County School Board will vote on the 2025-2026 Student Progression Plan and revisions to Chapter 1, 2, and 8 Board Policies. The meeting includes approval of contracts for tutoring, technology systems, and transportation services.

• Vote on 2025-2026 Student Progression Plan
• Vote on revisions to Chapter 1, 2, and 8 Board Policies
• Approval of tutoring services agreement with Read USA, Inc.
• Approval of transportation contracts with Student Transportation of America
• Approval of technology systems: Instructure (Canvas) and PowerSchool

The Duval County School Board voted to allow Board Member Melody A. Bolduc to participate via interactive video and telephone with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The board also unanimously approved the July 1 agenda, the June meeting minutes, and the entire consent agenda. All votes were passed without opposition.

• Approved Melody A. Bolduc’s participation via interactive video/telephone (6-0)
• Approved July 1, 2025 agenda (7-0)
• Approved June 3, 10, and 18, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items—including selection of FSBA advocacy rep, Instructure Canvas LMS, Powerschool professional development, United Way partnership, FLDOE mental health allocation plan, and Lexia Learning K‑5 reading intervention (7-0)

General

The Audit Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a financial update and discuss audit communication and reporting. The body will also review the implementation of Guardian within Professional Standards and provide recommendations to the Board.

• Financial update from CFO Ronald Fagan
• Audit communication and reporting discussion with Chief IBA Melvin Dodson
• Professional Standards Guardian implementation update
• Governance recommendations to the Board

The committee lacked quorum, so no substantive votes were taken. It approved the June 23 agenda and the minutes from the April 17 and June 23 meetings. The meeting was then adjourned at 10:30 a.m.

• Approved June 23 agenda (PASSED)
• Approved April 17 and June 23 minutes (PASSED)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:30 a.m. (PASSED)

School Board

The June 23, 2025, Board Workshop of Duval County Public Schools has been cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural items: call to order, a technology training discussion, and adjournment. No decisions or substantive discussions took place.

• Workshop cancelled
• Originally scheduled agenda item: Technology Training

School Board

This is an Agenda Committee Meeting to review the draft agenda for the July 1, 2025, regular school board meeting. No substantive items, votes, or public hearings are scheduled; the session consists entirely of procedural review and public comment.

• Review of draft agenda for July 1, 2025 regular meeting

The Duval County School Board approved a series of contracts and programs, including the United Way Full Service Schools funding, the FLDOE mental health allocation plan, and multiple instructional interventions. Additional approvals covered the Jacksonville Teacher Residency Program, tutoring services with Read USA, and the I‑Ready and Read Florida B.E.S.T. interventions. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Approved United Way of Northeast Florida Full Service Schools
• Approved FLDOE Mental Health Allocation Plan
• Approved Lexia Learning Lexia Core 5 blended learning and reading intervention (K‑5)
• Approved Jacksonville Teacher Residency Program
• Approved Read USA, Inc. tutoring services agreements
• Approved Curriculum Associates I‑READY and Read Florida B.E.S.T. Mathematics Intervention (K‑5)
• Approved Memorandums of Understanding for Referendum Pay – 2025‑2026
• Adjourned meeting (passed 6‑0)

School Board

The Duval County School Board is holding a workshop to discuss three items: a strategic plan refresh update, the district educational facilities plan update, and governance. No actions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion: Strategic Plan Refresh Update
• Discussion: District Educational Facilities Plan Update
• Discussion: Governance

The Duval County School Board met on June 18, 2025, with all members present except Chairman Joyce. The board reviewed updates to the strategic plan and district facilities plan and discussed an interagency agreement and attorney hiring, but no decisions were made on those items. The board voted to adjourn the meeting at 3:29 p.m., passing the motion 6‑0.

• Adjourned meeting at 3:29 p.m. (6-0 vote)
• Postponed further governance items to the next board workshop

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will hold a workshop to discuss several student-related plans and governance. The meeting is focused on updates to services, progression, and mental health.

• Student Services Update
• Student Progression Plan
• Mental Health Plan
• Student Code of Conduct
• Governance

The board voted to adjourn the June 10, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Anthony Ricardo, seconded by Cindy Pearson, and passed unanimously (6‑0). No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (passed 6-0)

School Board

The Duval County School Board will vote on charter renewal contracts for Somerset Elementary and Middle Schools, discuss renaming Beauclerc and Biltmore Elementary Schools, and act on a consent agenda containing numerous contracts, budget resolutions, and technology agreements. The meeting also includes recognitions, public comment, and approval of minutes.

• Charter renewal contracts for Somerset Elementary and Somerset Middle (items 16, 17)
• Discussion of school renaming for Beauclerc Elementary and Biltmore Elementary (items 49, 50)
• Approval of agreement with City Year, Inc. for 2025-2026 (item 4)
• Settlement with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 177 (item 24)
• Substantial completion of safety & security upgrades at 6 schools (item 43)

The Duval County School Board voted 7-0 to approve the June 3, 2025 agenda and the minutes from prior meetings. The board also approved the consent agenda, which covered numerous contracts and agreements. Additionally, the board appointed Jessica Brothers as the new assistant principal at Lake Lucina Elementary School.

• Approved June 3, 2025 agenda (7-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (7-0)
• Appointed Jessica Brothers as Assistant Principal at Lake Lucina Elementary (approved)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Policy Handbook Review Committee will discuss 18 board policies at its May 28, 2025 meeting. Topics include district vision, core values, equity, legal counsel, challenged materials, attendance boundaries, magnet schools, personnel, safety, and facility use. This is a review session; no final decisions are being made.

• Board Policy 1.22 – Equity Policy
• Board Policy 2.29 – Legal Counsel for School Board Members and Employees
• Board Policy 4.30 – Challenged Materials
• Board Policy 5.44 – School Attendance Boundaries
• Board Policy 5.46 – Magnet Schiools and Programs

The board voted to table section 4 of Board Policy 4.30 (Challenged Materials) for further discussion. Vice‑Chairman Carney agreed to the motion. No other policies were adopted, amended, or rejected at this meeting.

• Tabled section 4 of Board Policy 4.30 (Challenged Materials) for further discussion

General

The Sales Surtax Oversight Committee will approve the agenda and April 16 minutes, hear public comments, receive updates on feedback, operations, and finance, and vote to elect a new Chairman and Vice‑Chairman. The meeting runs from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Schultz Center.

• Approval of the May 21, 2025 agenda
• Approval of minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period
• Operations and finance updates from executive staff
• Election of Chairman and Vice‑Chairman

The Sales Surtax Oversight Committee met on May 21, 2025, but announced there was no quorum. Because a quorum was not present, no motions were made and votes on the agenda and minutes were not passed. The meeting continued for discussion and was adjourned at 1:12 p.m., with the next meeting scheduled for September 17, 2025.

• No motions taken; quorum not met, so no approvals or votes passed

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will review the draft agenda for the June 3, 2025 meeting. Elected officials will provide comments, followed by a public comment period. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Draft agenda review – June 3, 2025
• Comments from elected officials
• Public comment period
• Adjournment

The Duval County School Board met on May 20, 2025 and discussed a range of items, including contract approvals, budget resolutions, and administrative appointments. The only recorded vote was on the motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously 7‑0. No other approvals, denials, or tablings were documented as decided in the minutes.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

School Board

This is a board workshop with no voting items. The board will receive quarterly updates on safety and security and on student services, followed by a governance discussion.

• Safety & Security Quarterly Update
• Student Services Update
• Governance discussion

The Board removed the Student Services Update from the agenda and will present it at a later date. Policy 4.30 was scheduled for discussion at the May 28, 2025 policy meeting. A motion to adjourn the meeting was approved by a 7‑0 vote.

• Student Services Update removed from agenda, to be presented later
• Policy 4.30 scheduled for discussion at May 28, 2025 policy meeting
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (7-0)

School Board

The Duval County School Board is holding a workshop to discuss strategic planning. The agenda contains no specific proposals, votes, or detailed items beyond the general topic. This appears to be a procedural or preliminary discussion session.

• Strategic planning discussion (no further details provided in agenda)

The board held a workshop to discuss the strategic plan refresh and its alignment with Board Policy Chapter One. Members examined key priorities, language suggestions, and performance indicators, and asked for data and feedback from cabinet leadership. No motions were adopted, no votes were taken, and no decisions were formally approved.

School Board

The Duval County School Board will hold a workshop to receive updates on several topics. Items include middle/high school start times, the district budget, governance matters, and safety and security. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Middle school/high school start times update
• Budget update
• Governance update
• Safety and security update

The board received updates on middle‑school/high‑school start times and the 2025‑2026 budget but took no formal actions on those items. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and passed unanimously. The meeting ended at 11:48 a.m.

• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed 7‑0 (Anthony Ricardo motion, Reginald Blount second)

School Board

This is a special board meeting of Duval County Public Schools. The agenda lists only two items: opening of the meeting and a discussion on safety and security. No specific proposals or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Discussion on safety and security (no further details provided in agenda)

The Duval County School Board voted to adjourn the special meeting at 12:52 p.m. The motion was made by April A. Carney, seconded by Melody A. Bolduc, and passed with a 7‑0 vote. The portion of the agenda on safety and security was closed to the public under Florida Statute 286.0113.

• Adjourned meeting at 12:52 p.m. (7-0)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will hold a workshop to review and discuss its strategic planning. No decisions or votes are indicated; the agenda item is for discussion only. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Strategic planning discussion (workshop format)

The Duval County School Board met for a workshop on May 8, 2025 to discuss strategic planning. Members and staff shared personal intention statements and reviewed priority recommendations. The group discussed five proposed key priorities and how they might be measured, but no votes or formal approvals were recorded.

School Board

The Duval County School Board will consider and vote on revisions to five chapters of board policies (Chapters 2, 4, 5, 6, 7) after public hearings. The consent agenda includes declaring two elementary schools as surplus property, renewing four charter school contracts, approving a lease for ESE program office space, and adopting the five-year facilities work program. Several employee suspensions without pay and a settlement agreement are also on the agenda.

• Public hearings and votes on revisions to Board Policy Chapters 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7
• Declaration of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary and Pine Estates Elementary as surplus property
• Charter renewals for Cornerstone Classical Academy, Global Leadership Academy High, San Jose Primary, and KIPP V.O.I.C.E. Academy
• Lease agreement for 8,361 sq ft office space at 4030 Boulevard Center Drive for ESE program
• Adoption of the School District Facilities Five Year Work Program 2024/2025 – 2029/2030

The Duval County School Board voted to approve the May 6, 2025 meeting agenda with several additions and changes. It also approved the minutes from prior board meetings. The board then approved a consent agenda that includes numerous contracts, charter renewal agreements, staffing actions and other items. Two new district employees, William Smith and Danisha Love, were introduced.

• Approved May 6, 2025 agenda with changes (6-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (April 1‑30, 2025) (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda covering contracts, charter renewals, staffing, etc. (7-0)
• Approved charter renewal contract for Cornerstone Classical Academy (consent agenda) (7-0)
• Approved charter renewal contract for Global Leadership Academy High School (consent agenda) (7-0)
• Approved charter renewal contract for San Jose Primary (consent agenda) (7-0)
• Approved charter renewal contract for KIPP V.O.I.C.E. Academy (consent agenda) (7-0)
• Introduced new employees William Smith (Director of Code Enforcement) and Danisha Love (Assistant Principal, Landmark Middle School)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will hold a workshop on April 30, 2025. The only substantive item is a discussion of Remarkable Technology Training. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of Remarkable Technology Training program

The Duval County School Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 2:16 p.m. The board discussed a technology training presentation covering OneView, Teams, SharePoint, Thrillshare, and Copilot. Board members agreed to submit a request to add a bus‑route tab to OneView for their district.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)
• Agreed to submit request for bus‑route tab in OneView (no vote recorded)

General

The AAC will hear a presentation on a strategy to increase student enrollment, followed by a budget and COPS update from the CFO. Additional items include audit communication reporting and a brief governance discussion. The meeting will conclude with comments and recommendations to the Board.

• Strategy to Increase Enrollment presentation by Dr. Tracy Pierce
• Budget & COPS Update presented by CFO Ronald Fagan
• Audit Communication & Reporting by Melvin Dodson

The committee unanimously approved the April 17, 2025 agenda (7‑0). It also unanimously approved the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting (7‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m. with a vote of 6‑0. No other actions were decided.

• Approved April 17, 2025 agenda (7-0)
• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:40 p.m. (6-0)

General

The Duval County Public Schools Sales Surtax Oversight Committee will meet April 16, 2025. Agenda items include approval of previous minutes, public comments, review of the 2024 Annual Report, and discussion on governance. This is a routine oversight meeting with no specific new decisions or funding actions listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 19, 2025 Regular Meeting and February 28, 2025 Member-to-Member Meeting
• Review of the 2024 Annual Report
• Discussion on governance
• Public comments opportunity

The Sales Surtax Oversight Committee unanimously approved the amended February 28, 2025 meeting minutes and the 2024 draft annual report recommendations. It then approved the final 2024 Annual Report with changes and ordered it published to the Duval County School Board and the public. The committee also extended the meeting to 12:15 PM and moved the May 21, 2025 regular meeting to start at 11:00 AM.

• Approved April 16, 2025 agenda (13-0)
• Approved February 19, 2025 minutes (13-0)
• Approved amendment to February 28, 2025 minutes (13-0)
• Approved February 28, 2025 minutes as amended (13-0)
• Approved 2024 draft annual report recommendations (13-0)
• Approved 2024 Annual Report with changes, to be published (13-0)
• Extended meeting end time to 12:15 PM (13-0)
• Moved May 21, 2025 regular meeting to 11:00 AM (13-0)

School Board

The Agenda Committee is meeting to review the draft agenda for the May 6, 2025, meeting. The session includes time for comments from elected officials and public comment.

• Review of draft agenda for May 6, 2025

The Duval County School Board approved the 2025‑2028 English Language Learners plan, renewed charter contracts for San Jose Primary and KIPP VOICE Academy, and adopted several contracts including Spectrum Center, Teach for America, and a lease for the ESE program. The board also approved revisions to Chapter 2 board policies and adopted the March 2025 budget resolutions. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved 2025‑2028 English Language Learners (ELL) Plan
• Executed charter renewal contract for San Jose Primary
• Executed charter renewal contract for KIPP VOICE Academy
• Approved contract with Spectrum Center, Inc. DBA: Chancelight Education
• Approved contract with Teach for America for 2025‑2026 through 2027‑2028
• Approved second amendment to agreement with DCPS and Samaritan Software, LLC
• Adopted March 2025 budget resolutions
• Approved revisions to Chapter 2 board policies (vote 7‑0)

General

The Duval County Public Schools Board will hold a workshop on April 15, 2025. The meeting will include updates on the district’s budget, real estate holdings, and governance matters. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

The board voted to adjourn the April 15, 2025 meeting at 3:08 p.m. The motion passed 7‑0. Other agenda items, including the budget update and real‑estate update, were discussed but no formal actions were taken.

• Adjourned meeting (passed 7-0)

School Board

The Duval County School Board is convening for a workshop to discuss four agenda items: purchasing services, school consolidation, summer school, and governance. The meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2025.

• Purchasing services
• School consolidation
• Summer school
• Governance

The board reviewed purchasing procedures, school consolidation updates, and summer school programs. Members requested reports on bus route fines, vendor performance, and decision analysis sheets. No motions were approved, denied, or voted on during this meeting.

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will hold a workshop to discuss its strategic planning. The meeting also includes routine adjournment. No specific resolutions, contracts, or ordinance items are listed on the agenda.

• Strategic planning discussion (workshop)

The Duval County School Board convened a strategic planning workshop on April 2, 2025. Board members and staff reviewed year‑over‑year data, town‑hall feedback, and the current strategic plan. The session involved discussion and reflection but did not result in any formal approvals, denials, or votes. The meeting adjourned at 3:16 p.m. with no substantive decisions recorded.

School Board

The Duval County School Board will discuss and vote on the recommendation for the challenged material 'Identical' by Ellen Hopkins. The board will also hold public hearings and votes on revisions to Chapter 2 and Chapter 6 board policies. Additional agenda items include approval of consulting agreements with Turnaround Solutions, Inc. and MGT Impact Solutions, LLC, and the sale of 10 acres of surplus land near Plummer Road.

• Vote on recommendation for challenged material 'Identical' by Ellen Hopkins
• Public hearing and vote on revisions to Chapter 2 Board Policy
• Public hearing and vote on revisions to Chapter 6 Board Policies
• Sale of surplus real property: 10 acres near Plummer Road (RE# 002566-0000)
• Grant of temporary construction easement to City of Jacksonville for Kings Street Bridge replacement

The Duval County School Board voted to approve the April 1 2025 agenda with the listed amendments. The motion was made by Vice‑Chairwoman Carney, seconded by Board Member Ricardo, and passed 7‑0 with no dissent. No other substantive actions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved April 1 2025 agenda (7‑0 vote)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools School Board is holding a special meeting regarding the Leasing Corporation. The board will discuss a resolution concerning the refunding of Certificates of Participation (COPS).

• Refunding Certificates of Participation (COPS) resolution

The Duval County School Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It then approved a resolution to refinance existing Certificates of Participation under the Master Lease Program. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved Refund Certificates of Participation refinancing resolution (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

School Board

The Policy Handbook Review Committee is meeting to discuss eight specific board policies. These items include guidelines for superintendent evaluations, curriculum, and employee conduct.

• Board Policy 2.14 Superintendent Evaluation
• Board Policy 4.10 The Curriculum
• Board Policy 4.30 Challenged Materials
• Board Policy 6.84 Fraternization with Students
• Board Policy 7.72 Small/Micro Business Enterprise Program and Minority/Women Business Enterprise Certification

The Duval County School Board discussed updates to policies on superintendent evaluation, curriculum, challenged materials, student directory, employee conduct, fraternization, small business enterprise, and facility use. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting concluded with only informational discussion and no formal decisions.

School Board

The School Board will meet for a workshop to discuss board governance. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion on board governance

The Duval County School Board met for a governance workshop presented by the Florida School Boards Association. Members discussed board roles, fiduciary duties, communication processes, and made several informal requests for future agenda and training changes. No formal motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will hold a special meeting to conduct two student expulsion hearings. The cases are identified as J.M.2425-004 and J.C.2425-010. The board will consider whether to uphold the expulsions. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Expulsion hearing – Case# J.M.2425-004
• Expulsion hearing – Case# J.C.2425-010

School Board

The Duval County School Board will discuss an update on the superintendent's evaluation and governance matters at this workshop. The agenda contains only these two discussion items, making it a primarily procedural session.

• Superintendent evaluation update
• Governance discussion

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will hold public hearings and vote on student attendance zones and academic intervention materials. The meeting includes reviews of budget resolutions, financial statements, and personnel actions.

• Attendance zone boundary changes for Chaffee Trail, Westside, and Lakeshore Middle Schools
• Adoption of K-4 mathematics and K-3 English language arts intervention materials
• Declaration of 10 acres of vacant land near Plummer Road in Dinsmore as surplus property
• Lease of Lenovo student laptops
• Adoption of January 2025 budget resolutions

General

The Sales Surtax Oversight Committee will meet to review the DCPS dashboard and discuss how information is presented to committee members. The agenda includes a review of open governance for a new member from the Northeast Florida Builders Association. Standard procedural items such as calling the meeting to order and adjourning are also listed.

• New Member Open Governance Review (Northeast Florida Builders Association)
• Review of DCPS Dashboard with Oversight Committee Members
• Discussion of Information Presentation to Oversight Committee Members
• Call Meeting to Order
• Adjournment

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Policy Handbook Review Committee will discuss revisions to 15 board policies, including superintendent evaluation, curriculum, and employee conduct.

• Review of Superintendent Evaluation Policy 2.14
• Review of Curriculum Policy 4.10
• Review of Challenged Materials Policy 4.30
• Review of Employee Conduct Policy 6.83
• Review of School Volunteers/Screening Policy 9.63

School Board

The Audit Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a Vice-Chair and conduct onboarding for new members. The session includes briefings on government accounting, budget, and audit reporting.

• Election of Vice-Chair
• New member on-boarding
• Government Accounting & Budget overview
• Audit Communication & Reporting briefing

General

The committee will approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes, hear public comments, and review the 2024 annual report. Updates will be provided on operations and finance. The meeting concludes with governance discussion and adjournment.

• Approval of February 19, 2025 agenda
• Approval of minutes from December 18, 2024
• Presentation of 2024 Annual Report
• Operations Update
• Finance Update

School Board

The Evaluation Subcommittee of the Duval County School Board will meet to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Discussion of the Superintendent's evaluation

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will meet on February 18, 2025 to review the draft agenda for its March 4, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes time for comments from elected officials and a public comment period. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Draft agenda review for March 4, 2025 meeting
• Comments from elected officials
• Public comment period
• Adjournment

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will hold a workshop to discuss budget updates and governance. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget update
• Governance

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will conduct three separate expulsion hearings for individual students. Each hearing is identified by its office number. No other agenda items are listed.

• Expulsion hearing – Office # AD2425-006
• Expulsion hearing – Office # JF2425-009
• Expulsion hearing – Office # AW2425-008

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will meet on February 11, 2025, to discuss several agenda items. Topics include a proposed change to the secondary school schedule, a review of mid‑year academic data, an overview of procurement activities, and governance matters. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Secondary schedule change
• Mid‑year academic data review
• Procurement overview
• Governance discussion

School Board

The Duval County School Board's Evaluation Subcommittee will meet to discuss the superintendent's evaluation. Public comment and comments from elected officials are also on the agenda. No other business items are listed.

• Discussion of superintendent's evaluation

School Board

The Duval County School Board will vote on a grant of an easement and temporary construction easement with the City of Atlantic Beach for a new water main at Anchor Academy Elementary School No. 247. The board will also consider several contract approvals, including a contract with Northeast Regional Florida STEM2 Hub and charter contract renewals for multiple schools. Additional items include adoption of budget resolutions for December 2024 and approval of high‑speed bandwidth SD‑WAN 5G wireless services.

• Approve grant of easement and temporary construction easement for new water main at Anchor Academy Elementary School No. 247
• Approve contract with Northeast Regional Florida STEM2 Hub
• Renew charter contracts for Cornerstone Classical Academy, Global Leadership Academy High School, KIPP V.O.I.C.E. Academy, San Jose Primary, Somerset Elementary, and Somerset Middle
• Adopt budget resolutions for December 2024
• Approve high‑speed bandwidth SD‑WAN 5G wireless services

School Board

This meeting of the Duval County Public Schools Policy Handbook Review Committee is a discussion-only session to review 16 existing board policies, covering topics from curriculum and school functions to employee conduct and the deferred retirement option program. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the committee is expected to recommend potential changes for a future board vote. The meeting also includes a closed litigation shade session.

• Review of Board Policy 4.10 - The Curriculum
• Review of Board Policy 2.14 - Superintendent Evaluation
• Review of Board Policy 7.10 - School Budget System
• Review of Board Policy 6.83 - Employee Conduct
• Review of Board Policy 6.78 - Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)

School Board

The Evaluation Subcommittee will discuss the superintendent's evaluation. No other items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of superintendent's evaluation

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will review the draft agenda for the February 4, 2025 meeting. They will hear comments from elected officials and allow public comment. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Draft agenda review – February 4, 2025
• Comments from elected officials
• Public comment

School Board

The School Board will conduct a workshop to discuss enrollment organization and governance. The meeting also includes a quarterly update on safety and security.

• Enrollment Organization - Part 2
• Safety & Security Quarterly Update
• Governance

General

The Duval County Public Schools Audit Advisory Committee will meet to discuss several audit-related items, including a review of the 2023 FTE, teacher certification, and student transportation audit. The committee will also receive a finance update on ESSER monitoring and consider the 2024 annual report. Procedural items include approval of minutes and meeting dates.

• Approval of minutes from October 17, 2024
• Introduction of new Internal Board Auditor (IBA)
• 2023 FTE, Teacher Certification, and Student Transportation Audit
• Finance update: ESSER monitoring
• 2024 Annual Report and 2025 upcoming meeting dates

School Board

This is a board workshop where the Duval County School Board will discuss updates on middle/high school start times, human resources professional standards, the strategic plan and superintendent evaluation, and governance issues. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Middle/High School Start Times Update
• Human Resources - Professional Standards Update
• Strategic Plan/Superintendent Evaluation
• Governance discussion

School Board

This is a special board meeting with only two agenda items: opening remarks and a discussion on safety and security. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed.

• Discussion on safety and security (no further details provided)

School Board

The Duval County School Board will consider and vote on the Facilities Five‑Year Work Program for 2024‑2029/2030. The agenda also includes routine approvals of contracts, budget items, and personnel actions. Public comment and presentations are scheduled before the vote.

• Public hearing and vote: adopt the School District Facilities Five‑Year Work Program 2024/2025–2029/2030
• Approval of contract with Northeast Regional Florida STEM2 Hub
• Approval of increased pay rate for school psychology interns
• Microsoft Unified Support Services renewal
• Roof replacement projects at Englewood High School and Terry Parker High School

School Board

The Duval County School Board, acting as the Leasing Corporation, will consider an amendment to the Series 2022A Certificates of Participation (COPS). This amendment is required due to the adoption of the Five-Year Capital Plan on October 1, 2024. The board will vote on this single item during the special meeting.

• Amendment to Series 2022A Certificates of Participation (COPS) necessitated by Five-Year Capital Plan adoption