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School District of Palm Beach County, FL

School District of Palm Beach County   FL average (US Census ACS)
Population1,507,453
Per-capita income$50,998
Median home value$407,300

Distrito escolar

Reuniones recientes

Wed Feb 25, 2026

WORKSHOP at 2:00 p.m. in the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Board Room

La junta escolar recibe capacitación sobre la plataforma Diligent Community

La Junta del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Palm Beach realiza un taller de capacitación sobre la plataforma Diligent Community, facilitado por representantes del proveedor. No se aceptan comentarios públicos y no se toman decisiones de política.

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✓ Decidido: School Board members received Diligent Community Platform training

The meeting consisted of a training session for the Diligent Community Platform. No substantive policy or budgetary decisions were made during this workshop.

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  WORKSHOP at 2:00 p.m. in the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Board Room (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) Generated by ToniLynn Sinclair on Thursday, February 26, 2026   Members present Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield   Meeting called to order at 2:05 PM   1. Call To Order Board Chair Opens Meeting - Board Clerk Takes Attendance   2. Workshop Items Presentation: Diligent Community Training   Diligent Community Platform training was provided to Board members by Diana Roadcap, Diligent Community Training Manager.     3. Adjourn Action: END TIME:2:40 p.m.   Motion to adjourn the meeting.   Motion by Marcia Andrews, second by Erica Whitfield. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield    
Wed Feb 18, 2026

3. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Risk Management Session in Thurber Conf. Room A

Palm Beach School Board celebra una sesión ejecutiva cerrada

Palm Beach School Board celebrará una sesión ejecutiva cerrada el 18 de febrero de 2026. La agenda contiene solo elementos de procedimiento y no enumera temas específicos para discusión.

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Wed Feb 18, 2026

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Quick Painting Group Corp v. SBPBC at 3:00 p.m. in FHESC Board Room and Thurber Conf. Room A

Sesión cerrada sobre demanda de Quick Painting Group Corp

Esta es una reunión procedimental que consiste únicamente en una sesión cerrada abogado-cliente para discutir un litigio pendiente. La Junta Escolar no está tomando ninguna decisión pública; el único elemento de la agenda es la sesión cerrada sobre Quick Painting Group Corp v. SBPBC. La reunión abre y cierra en público, pero la discusión es confidencial.

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✓ Decidido: School Board held a closed attorney-client session regarding Quick Painting Group Corp litigation

The School Board convened a closed attorney-client session to discuss the case of Quick Painting Group Corp v. SBPBC. No substantive decisions or actions were recorded during this session.

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  1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Quick Painting Group Corp v. SBPBC at 3:00 p.m. in FHESC Board Room and Thurber Conf. Room A (Wednesday, February 18, 2026) Generated by ToniLynn Sinclair on Thursday, February 19, 2026   Members present Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield   Meeting called to order at 3:00 PM   1. Call to Order Start Time - Board Chair Opens Meeting     2. Board Closed Attorney/Client Session regarding  Quick Painting Group Corp v. SBPBC; Case No. 502025CA011939XXXAMB;  Div. AJ; Judge Maxine Cheesman; Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit for Palm Beach County. IN ATTENDANCE:  School Board Members Marcia Andrews; Gloria Branch; Karen Brill; Edwin Ferguson; Matthew Jay Lane; Virginia Savietto; Erica Whitfield; Superintendent Michael Burke; General Counsel to the School Board Shawntoyia Bernard; Staff Attorneys: Erik Bell, Esq.; A. Patricia Morales, Esq.; Hollie Hawn, Esq.; Kristina Forbes, Esq.   3. ADJOURN Action: END TIME: 3:29 p.m.  Motion to adjourn the meeting.   Motion by Matthew Jay Lane, second by Marcia Andrews. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield    
Wed Feb 18, 2026

2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Attorney/Client Session in Thurber Conference Room A

La Junta Escolar celebra una sesión cerrada de gestión de riesgos

Esta es una reunión procedimental de la Junta Escolar del Condado de Palm Beach que consta únicamente de una sesión cerrada de gestión de riesgos. El orden del día contiene únicamente una llamada a la orden, la sesión cerrada y la clausura; no se enumeran discusiones públicas, votaciones ni elementos de acción.

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Wed Feb 18, 2026

4. REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room

La Junta aprobará las actas y reconocerá la retirada de tres servidumbres de agua

La Junta Escolar del Condado de Palm Beach llevará a cabo una reunión regular con una agenda mayormente procedimental. La junta votará para aprobar las actas de varias reuniones del 4 de febrero y reconocerá la retirada por parte del superintendente de tres artículos de servidumbre de agua para las escuelas primarias Melaleuca, Saddle View y Whispering Pines. No hay programadas nuevas decisiones de política ni audiencias públicas.

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✓ Decidido: School Board approves minutes, agenda, and various district items

The School Board approved several sets of meeting minutes and the current agenda. The Board also approved a consent agenda containing budget amendments, personnel actions, and purchasing items, as well as the Inspector General's Annual Evaluation.

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  4. REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room (Wednesday, February 18, 2026) Generated by ToniLynn Sinclair on Thursday, February 19, 2026   Members present Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield   Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM   1. Call To Order Board Chair Opens Meeting - Board Clerk Takes Attendance - National Anthem & Pledge of Allegiance   2. Review and Approve Minutes MIN1 February 4, 2026 Special Meeting for Expulsions Motion to approve minutes as submitted.   Motion by Gloria Branch, second by Marcia Andrews. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield   MIN2 February 4, 2026 Special Meeting for School Board Proclamations Motion to approve minutes as submitted.   Motion by Gloria Branch, second by Marcia Andrews. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield     MIN3 February 4, 2026 Attorney/Client Session re: April Bullard vs. SBPBC Motion to approve minutes as submitted.   Motion by Gloria Branch, second by Marcia Andrews. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 4, 2026

5. CLOSED SESSION FOR CYBER SECURITY immediately following Risk Management Session in Thurber Conf. Room A

Sesión cerrada para ciberseguridad

Esta es una sesión cerrada del Palm Beach School Board para asuntos de ciberseguridad, sin discusión pública ni decisiones. La orden del día consta únicamente de elementos procedimentales: llamada a la orden, sesión cerrada y clausura.

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Wed Feb 4, 2026

4. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Attorney/Client Session in Thurber Conf. Room A

La junta escolar celebra una sesión cerrada de gestión de riesgos

La Junta Escolar del Condado de Palm Beach se reúne para una sesión cerrada de gestión de riesgos inmediatamente después de una sesión de abogado/cliente. La agenda contiene solo elementos procesales (apertura, sesión cerrada, clausura) sin discusión pública ni decisiones enumeradas.

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Wed Feb 4, 2026

2. SPECIAL MEETING for SCHOOL BOARD PROCLAMATIONS immediately following Special Meeting for Expulsions in the Board Room

La junta escolar aprueba siete proclamaciones, incluido el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana

La Junta Escolar del Condado de Palm Beach realizó una reunión especial para adoptar siete proclamaciones. Todas fueron aprobadas por unanimidad con una votación de 7-0. Las proclamaciones incluyeron el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana, el Mes de la Educación Técnica y Profesional, la Semana Nacional de Consejería Escolar, la Semana de los Futuros Líderes Empresariales de América, y un reconocimiento para el Proyecto Adam del Instituto del Corazón del Nicklaus Children's Hospital. También se aprobaron dos proclamaciones póstumas para Alphonso Mayfield y Benjamin Sterling Ford.

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✓ Decidido: School Board approves several February 2026 proclamations

The School Board approved multiple monthly and weekly proclamations for February 2026. The board also approved two posthumous proclamations.

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  2. SPECIAL MEETING for SCHOOL BOARD PROCLAMATIONS immediately following Special Meeting for Expulsions in the Board Room (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) Generated by ToniLynn Sinclair on Thursday, February 5, 2026   Members present Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield   Meeting called to order at 2:39 PM   1. Call To Order Board Chair Opens Meeting - Board Clerk Takes Attendance   2. Chairman Adds Items for Good Cause Items Added: None     3. Superintendent Withdraws Items Items Withdrawn: None     4. Board Pulls Items from Agenda Items Pulled: None     5. Review and Approve Agenda Action: Approve Agenda   Motion to approve the agenda as presented or amended.   Motion by Marcia Andrews, second by Virginia Savietto. Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield   6. Speakers - Agenda Topics Only Steve Wilson, Mayor, Belle Glade; Joe Kyles, Mayor, City of South Bay; Kim Thommason, Principal, Gove Elementary; Eddie Rhodes     **MOTION: Motion to suspend Policy 1.03 and allow additional agenda item speakers for Agenda Item COM7 Posthumous Proclamation for Benjamin Sterling Ford.   Motion by Matthew Jay Lane, second by Marcia Andrews. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 4, 2026

7. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Board Room

La Junta votará sobre la consolidación de escuelas primarias de Riviera Beach y la política de IA

La Junta Escolar celebra una reunión especial para votar sobre una agenda de consentimiento que incluye un estudio de límites que consolida las zonas de escuelas primarias en Riviera Beach, una nueva política de inteligencia artificial, gastos de viaje de los miembros de la junta, una orden final en un caso de suspensión de un estudiante y transacciones de personal. El estudio de límites reconfiguraría West Riviera (PK-2) y Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune (3-5), rezonificaría a los estudiantes de Lincoln Elementary y trasladaría una parte de la zona de Bethune a Washington Elementary para el año escolar 2026-27.

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✓ Decidido: The School Board approved meeting minutes and the consent agenda

The Board approved the minutes from the January 21, 2026, Attorney/Client Session and the January 21, 2026, Regular Board Meeting. The Board also approved the agenda and the full consent agenda.

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  7. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Board Room (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) Generated by ToniLynn Sinclair on Thursday, February 5, 2026   Members present Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield   Meeting called to order at 6:40 PM   1. Call To Order Board Chair Opens Meeting - Board Clerk Takes Attendance   2. Review and Approve Minutes Action, Minutes: MIN1 January 21, 2026 Attorney/Client Session re: Terence Hart vs. The School Board of Palm Beach County   I recommend approval of Minutes as submitted.   Motion by Gloria Branch, second by Erica Whitfield. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield     Action, Minutes: MIN2 January 21, 2026 Regular Board Meeting I recommend approval of Minutes as submitted.   Motion by Gloria Branch, second by Erica Whitfield. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield     3. Chairman Adds Items for Good Cause Items Added: None     4. Superintendent Withdraws Items Items Withdrawn: None     5. Board Pulls Items from Consent Agenda Items Pulled: None   [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 4, 2026

6. WORKSHOP immediately following Cyber Security Session in the Board Room

Taller sobre la rezonificación de escuelas primarias en el área de Riviera Beach y el presupuesto del año fiscal 27

La junta lleva a cabo un taller para discutir el ciclo de límites escolares 2026-27 que consolida las zonas de Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune y West Riviera Elementary, reutiliza Lincoln Elementary y traslada una parte de la zona de Bethune a Washington Elementary. Un taller aparte cubre el proceso presupuestario del año fiscal 27, los cambios propuestos a la Política 8.122 sobre libros de texto y las revisiones a las políticas de gestión de riesgos y seguridad informática.

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✓ Decidido: School Board discusses enrollment declines and budget challenges

The Board held workshops regarding school boundary rezonings, the FY27 budget development, textbook policies, and risk management. Discussions focused on a $65.9 million revenue loss driven by unexpected student enrollment declines.

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  6. WORKSHOP immediately following Cyber Security Session in the Board Room (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) Generated by ToniLynn Sinclair on Thursday, February 5, 2026   Members present Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield   Meeting called to order at 5:25 PM   1. Call To Order Board Chair Opens Meeting - Board Clerk Takes Attendance   2. Workshop Items 2026-27 Boundary Cycle Workshop - Riviera Beach-Area Elementary School Rezonings     WORKSHOP PRESENTERS: Joseph Sanches, Chief Operating Officer, Jason Link, Manager, School Enrollment and Demographics; Patrick Sipple, Demographer TOPICS: SY 2026-2027 Boundary Cycle Workshop; ABC Recommendation - Study RB-1; Summary of ABC Recommendation; Study RB-1 - School Attendance Zone Consolidation; Study RB-1 Enrollment Projections; Study RC-1 - Superintendent's Recommendation Overview; Discussion BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMENTS: Can a charter school make a claim to use unused space in another Charter School? Schools of Hope is centered on collocating in district-operated schools, not other charter schools.   -------------------------------------------------------------------- FY27 Budget Workshop   WORKSHOP PRESENTERS: Heather Frederick, Chief Financial Officer TOPICS: FY27 Budget Development; Topics to Cover; Historical Enrollment; FY26 Budget [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 4, 2026

1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center Board Room and Thurber Conf. Room A

La junta escolar votará sobre la expulsión de 5 estudiantes en una reunión especial

La Junta Escolar del Condado de Palm Beach llevará a cabo una reunión especial el 4 de febrero de 2026 para considerar la expulsión o modificación de expulsiones de cinco estudiantes (casos 25/26-X-008, -012, -015, -016, -020). Todos los casos están en la agenda de consentimiento e implican violaciones de la Política 5.1814 de la Junta Escolar. La reunión incluye una sesión cerrada para escuchar a los oradores, con votación pública.

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✓ Decidido: School Board approves five student expulsions

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special meeting to address student expulsions. The Board approved the agenda and the consent agenda containing five expulsion items.

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  1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center Board Room and Thurber Conf. Room A (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) Generated by ToniLynn Sinclair on Thursday, February 5, 2026   Members present Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield   Meeting called to order at 2:00 PM   1. Call to Order Board Chair Opens Meeting - Board Clerk Takes Attendance   2. Chairman Adds Items for Good Cause Items Added: None   3. Superintendent Withdraws Items Items Withdrawn: None   4. Board Pulls Items from Consent Agenda Items Pulled: None   5. Review and Approve Agenda Action: Approve Agenda   Motion to approve the agenda as presented or amended.   Motion by Marcia Andrews, second by Gloria Branch. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield   6. Disclosures and Abstentions Disclosures and Abstentions: None   7. Speakers - Agenda Topic Only Agenda Item Speakers Heard in Closed Session   8. Consent Agenda Action (Consent): EXP1 Expulsion of Student 25/26-X-008 Action (Consent): EXP2 Expulsion of Student 25/26-X-012 Action (Consent): EXP3 Expulsion of Student 25/26-X-015 Action (Consent): EXP4 Expulsion [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 4, 2026

3. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: April Bullard v. SBPBC immediately following Special Meeting for School Board Proclamations in the Board Room and Thurber Conf. Room A

Sesión cerrada sobre demanda de April Bullard contra la junta escolar

La Junta Escolar del Condado de Palm Beach llevará a cabo una sesión cerrada de abogado/cliente para discutir el caso de April Bullard contra la Junta Escolar del Condado de Palm Beach (Caso No. 9:25-cv-81121-DMM). La reunión está cerrada al público, aunque comienza y termina en público. El único punto de acción es el levantamiento de la sesión.

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✓ Decidido: School Board held a closed attorney-client session regarding April Bullard litigation

The School Board of Palm Beach County conducted a closed attorney-client session concerning the case April Bullard v. The School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 9:25-cv-81121-DMM). No substantive decisions or actions were recorded during this session.

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  3. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: April Bullard v. SBPBC immediately following Special Meeting for School Board Proclamations in the Board Room and Thurber Conf. Room A (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) Generated by ToniLynn Sinclair on Thursday, February 5, 2026   Members present Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield   Meeting called to order at 3:26 PM     1. Call to Order Start Time - Board Chair Opens Meeting     2. Board Closed Attorney/Client Session regarding April Bullard v. The School Board of Palm Beach County. Case No. 9:25-cv-81121-DMM. The Honorable William Matthewman. Southern District of Florida, West Palm Beach Division.   IN ATTENDANCE:  School Board Members Marcia Andrews; Gloria Branch; Karen Brill; Edwin Ferguson; Matthew Jay Lane; Virginia Savietto; Erica Whitfield; Superintendent Michael Burke; General Counsel to the School Board Shawntoyia Bernard; Staff Attorneys: Erik Bell, Esq.; Sarah Weber, Esq.   3. ADJOURN Action: END TIME: 4:42 p.m.   Motion to adjourn the meeting.   Motion by Gloria Branch, second by Matthew Jay Lane. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield    
Wed Jan 21, 2026

2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following closed session in Thurber Conference Room A

El Consejo Escolar celebra una sesión cerrada de gestión de riesgos

El Consejo Escolar del Condado de Palm Beach está celebrando una sesión cerrada de gestión de riesgos, sin que figuren discusiones públicas ni elementos de acción. El orden del día consta únicamente de pasos procedimentales: llamada a la orden, la sesión cerrada y la clausura.

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Wed Jan 21, 2026

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Terence Hart vs. The School Board of Palm Beach County at 4:00 p.m in the Board Room and Thurber Conference Room A

Sesión restringida sobre el juicio de Terence Hart contra la junta escolar

La Junta Escolar del Condado de Palm Beach celebrará una sesión restringida de abogado/cliente para discutir la litigación pendiente Terence Hart v. The School Board of Palm Beach County (Caso No. 502023CA014588XXXXMB/AN). La reunión se abrirá y cerrará en público, pero la discusión sustantiva estará restringida. No hay otro negocio en el orden del día.

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✓ Decidido: School Board held closed session regarding Terence Hart lawsuit

The School Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding the case of Terence Hart v. The School Board of Palm Beach County. No substantive decisions or outcomes were recorded in the minutes.

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  1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Terence Hart vs. The School Board of Palm Beach County at 4:00 p.m in the Board Room and Thurber Conference Room A (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) Generated by ToniLynn Sinclair on Thursday, January 22, 2026   Members present Marcia Andrews, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Erica Whitfield   Members absent Gloria Branch, Virginia Savietto   Meeting called to order at 4:00 PM   1. Call to Order Start Time - Board Chair Opens Meeting   2. Board Closed Attorney/Client Session regarding Terence Hart v. The School Board of Palm Beach County. Case No. 502023CA014588XXXXMB/AN. Honorable Scott Kerner. 15th Judicial Circuit of Florida.   IN ATTENDANCE:  School Board Members Marcia Andrews; Karen Brill; Edwin Ferguson; Matthew Jay Lane; Erica Whitfield; Superintendent Michael Burke; General Counsel to the School Board Shawntoyia Bernard; Staff Attorneys: Erik Bell, Esq.; V. Danielle Williams, Esq; Jean Marie Middleton, Esq; Christine Gardner, Esq.   3. ADJOURN Action: END TIME: 4:25 p.m.   Motion to adjourn the meeting.   Motion by Marcia Andrews, second by Erica Whitfield. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Erica Whitfield    
Wed Jan 21, 2026

3. REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 5:00 p.m. at Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center Board Room

La Junta actuará sobre la adenda de personal y el asunto disciplinario

La Junta Escolar se reúne en sesión ordinaria. La agenda incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior, una adenda de personal añadida por causa justificada y un asunto disciplinario retirado de la agenda de consentimiento. La junta también reconocerá a los galardonados y a los Sunshine State Scholars del distrito.

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✓ Decidido: School board approves Michael Cofield termination and passes consent agenda

The Palm Beach County School Board approved the termination of Michael Cofield effective February 6, 2026, following a personnel disciplinary recommendation. Members also unanimously passed the consent agenda, which finalizes November budget amendments, new student health and athletics policies, and contracts for school roof repairs and transportation services. A separate vote approved Personnel Addendum P3 to allow staff to begin in newly created positions promptly. These actions complete routine administrative, financial, and staffing approvals for the district.

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  3. REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 5:00 p.m. at Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center Board Room (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) Generated by ToniLynn Sinclair on Thursday, January 22, 2026     Members present Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield   (For the record, District 2 School Board member Virginia Savietto will be appearing virtually, as permitted under School Board Policy 1.03, Section 14, regarding Virtual Participation Conditions)   Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM   1. Call To Order Board Chair Opens Meeting - Board Clerk Takes Attendance - National Anthem & Pledge of Allegiance   2. Review and Approve Minutes Action, Minutes: MIN1 December 10, 2025 Special Meeting for Expulsions   Motion to approve minutes as submitted.   Motion by Gloria Branch, second by Erica Whitfield. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield   Action, Minutes: MIN2 December 10, 2025 Risk Management Session (Closed) Motion to approve minutes as submitted.   Motion by Gloria Branch, second by Erica Whitfield. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield     A [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]