Duval County Public Schools meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Duval County School Board adopts $3.39B tentative budget, sets millage rates

The Duval County School Board on July 28 voted 5-0 to adopt a $3,395,886,590 tentative budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and set property tax millage rates. The board also scheduled a final public hearing on the budget and millage for Sept. 10.

Budget and millage rates

The board adopted four millage levies, each by a 5-0 vote:

• Required Local Effort Millage Levy of 3.0070, expected to raise $386,886,757.
• Non-Voted Discretionary Operating Millage Levy of 0.7480, expected to raise $96,242,458.
• Voted Discretionary Operating Millage Levy of 1.0000, expected to raise $128,666,388.
• Capital Outlay Millage Levy of 1.5000, expected to raise $192,999,581.

The board also adopted Tentative Millage Rates Resolution Number 2027-01 and Tentative Budget Resolution Number 2027-02, both by 5-0 votes. The final hearing is scheduled for Sept. 10, 2026.

Other recent board action

On July 30, the board held a special meeting closed to the public to discuss collective bargaining. The only recorded action was adjournment at 4:01 p.m., by a 4-0 vote. No public decisions or votes on specific policies were recorded.

The board's Aug. 4 agenda included a proposal to close Ortega Elementary School #16, effective May 26, 2028, and consolidate it into Veneta Elementary School #68 for the 2028-2029 school year. The agenda also included declaring the Ortega site at 4010 Baltic Street surplus and unsuitable for educational purposes. Other agenda items included purchasing AVID College and Career Readiness resources, an agreement with the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning Small Group Professional Learning, and awarding a security guard contract to Allied Universal Security Services. Minutes from that meeting have not been published, so no decisions are recorded.

Coming up

On Aug. 12, the board will hold a special meeting solely to conduct a student expulsion hearing for case B.T. 2526-07. No other business is scheduled.

Duval School Board set to vote on Ortega Elementary closure; recent meetings focused on budget, safety, and bargaining

The Duval County School Board's most consequential action is still ahead: on August 4, 2026, the board is scheduled to vote on closing Ortega Elementary School #16 and consolidating it into Veneta Elementary School #68. The board's recent meetings over the past two weeks were largely procedural and discussion-oriented, with no votes or decisions confirmed in the available agendas. Minutes for those meetings have not yet been published.

Budget and millage process moves forward

On July 21, 2026, the board was scheduled to approve advertisements for the 2026–2027 proposed millage levy and tentative budget — a procedural step required before the formal budget adoption process begins. A public comment period was listed on that agenda.

On July 28, 2026, the board held a special meeting for public hearings on the 2026–2027 tentative budget and proposed millage rates. The agenda listed separate public hearings on:

• Required Local Effort millage rates and budget
• Non-Voted Discretionary Operating millage rates and budget
• Voted Discretionary Operating millage rates and budget
• Capital Outlay millage rates and budget
• Resolution Number 2027-01 and Resolution Number 2027-02

The agenda also noted discussion of various funding categories and the certification of school taxable value. Because minutes are not yet published, no vote tallies or dollar amounts are available to report.

Workshop covered policy, progression plan, and governance

Also on July 21, 2026, the board held a workshop covering a 2026 legislative update, a foundation development update, the student progression plan, and review of board policies in Chapters 5.44, 8.50, 8.51, 8.53, and 8.59. A governance discussion was also listed. No specific proposals or votes were listed in the agenda text.

Safety, security, and collective bargaining discussed

The board held two special shade meetings in late July. On July 21, 2026, the listed topic was safety and security. On July 30, 2026, the sole listed topic was collective bargaining. No decisions are recorded in the available agendas.

August 4 agenda: school closure, contracts, and policy votes

The August 4, 2026 regular board meeting agenda includes several items scheduled for votes:

• **Ortega Elementary closure:** Approve closure of Ortega Elementary School #16, effective May 26, 2028, and consolidation into Veneta Elementary School #68 for the 2028–2029 school year.
• **Surplus property:** Declare the Ortega site at 4010 Baltic Street surplus property unsuitable for education.
• **AVID resources:** Approve purchase of AVID College and Career Readiness resources.
• **UF Lastinger Center:** Approve agreement with the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning Small Group Professional Learning.
• **Security contract:** Award a security guard contract to Allied Universal Security Services.

The meeting also includes public hearings and votes on revisions to the student progression plan and multiple board policy chapters.

Coming up

• **August 4, 2026 — School Board regular meeting:** Scheduled votes on the Ortega Elementary closure, surplus property declaration, several contracts, and student progression plan revisions. This is the meeting most likely to affect residents directly.

Residents seeking the authoritative record should consult the official Duval County Public Schools agendas and minutes, which are the primary source for this roundup.

Duval School Board closes collective bargaining session; Code of Student Conduct vote pending public release

The Duval County School Board held a closed special meeting on June 30, 2026, to discuss collective bargaining authority, then adjourned unanimously. The board's July 1 meeting included a packed agenda with a vote on the 2026-2027 Code of Student Conduct and a proposal to declare Ortega Elementary School No. 16 as surplus property, but official minutes from that session have not yet been published.

Closed Session on Collective Bargaining

The School Board convened a special meeting on June 30, 2026. The session was closed to the public at 11:36 a.m. for discussion regarding collective bargaining authority, pursuant to section 447.605(1), Florida Statutes. The meeting reopened to the public at 12:16 p.m., at which point the board voted 6-0 to adjourn. No other actions were recorded.

Policy Subcommittee Reviews Property Disposal and School Closure Rules

Also on June 30, the ACE Policy Subcommittee met to discuss potential revisions to Board Policy 7.83, which governs property disposal, and Board Policy 5.44, which covers school closures and boundaries. No formal votes or decisions were recorded. The discussion focused on proposed language changes and public transparency. Board Policy 5.46 was not discussed.

July 1 Agenda: Student Conduct, Surplus Property, Budget Resolutions

The board's July 1 meeting agenda listed several significant items, but official minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed. The agenda included:

• A public hearing and vote on the 2026-2027 Code of Student Conduct.
• A proposal to declare Ortega Elementary School No. 16, located at 4010 Baltic Street, as surplus property.
• Public hearings and votes on revisions to Chapter 1, Chapter 5, and Chapter 8 Board Policies.
• Acceptance of a former U.S. Highway 301 right-of-way donation from FDOT.
• Approval of budget resolutions for May 2026 and financial statements for April 2026.
• A large consent agenda covering instructional software purchases, staffing reappointments, and facility easements.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not possible to report which items were approved, amended, or deferred. Readers should check the district's official meeting portal for the published minutes.

Coming Up

The Duval County School Board is scheduled to meet on July 21, 2026, to approve advertisements for the 2026-2027 proposed millage levy and tentative budget. This is a procedural step required before the official budget adoption process begins. A public comment period is scheduled as part of the meeting.

Duval School Board terminates paraprofessional; budget, property, and student conduct votes ahead

The Duval County School Board voted 4-0 on June 22 to terminate paraprofessional Quintin Crum, adopting a judge's recommended order after a quasi-judicial hearing on rule violations. The decision is the only confirmed board action in the past two weeks; several other meetings were held on an agenda-only basis with minutes not yet published.

Termination of Quintin Crum

The board held a quasi-judicial hearing covering two Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) cases involving Mr. Crum. In the first case, no action was taken because Mr. Crum was not present. In the second case, the board unanimously adopted the judge's recommended order to terminate him as a paraprofessional for rule violations. The board also approved its agenda 4-0.

Sales-Surtax Oversight Committee

On June 24, the Sales-Surtax Oversight Committee was scheduled to review the 2025 Annual Report and discuss governance matters. The agenda included approval of minutes from May 20, a June 3 subcommittee meeting, and a June 17 interim meeting, followed by a public comments session. Minutes have not yet been published, so no outcomes are available.

Audit Advisory Committee

On June 25, the Audit Advisory Committee was set to hear a 30-minute update on the sale of a DCPS building, a 40-minute finance budget update from CFO Ronald Fagan, and a 35-minute status update from Melvin Dodson, IBA, on internal audit matters. The committee also planned to elect a chair and vice-chair and approve minutes from February 19, April 6, and April 23. Minutes have not yet been published.

Policy Subcommittee Discussions

On June 30, the Academic and Community Excellence Policy Subcommittee was scheduled to discuss three board policies: Policy 7.83 on the sale, transfer, or disposal of property; Policy 5.44 on attendance boundaries, school closures, and consolidations; and Policy 5.46 on magnet schools and programs. No votes or decisions were scheduled; this was a discussion-only meeting. Minutes have not yet been published.

Special Meeting on Collective Bargaining

Also on June 30, the board called a special meeting with a single agenda item: collective bargaining authority. The agenda did not provide additional details or specify a planned action. Minutes have not yet been published.

Code of Student Conduct and Property Votes

On July 1, the board was scheduled to hold public hearings and vote on the 2026-2027 Code of Student Conduct and revisions to Chapter 1, Chapter 5, and Chapter 8 board policies. The agenda also included a proposal to declare Ortega Elementary School No. 16 at 4010 Baltic Street as surplus property, acceptance of a former U.S. Highway 301 right-of-way donation from FDOT, and approval of budget resolutions for May 2026 and financial statements for April 2026. Minutes have not yet been published, so no vote tallies or outcomes are available.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed on the district calendar for the next 14 days. Residents seeking the latest schedule should check the Duval County Public Schools board meeting page, as additional meetings may be posted after this roundup was prepared.