Schools & libraries in Florida local government
What Florida city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about schools & libraries — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,461 Florida meetings since 2024 covered schools & libraries. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Florida with the most schools & libraries activity
- Duval County Public Schools, FL (155)
- School District of Palm Beach County, FL (130)
- Broward County Public Schools, FL (95)
- Orange County Public Schools, FL (94)
- Polk County Public Schools, FL (83)
- Lee County School District, FL (80)
- Pinellas County Schools, FL (71)
- Pasco County Schools, FL (63)
- Coral Gables, FL (55)
- Cape Coral, FL (41)
- Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL (40)
- Martin County, FL (27)
Latest matching meetings
Polk County School Board holds work session on budget and staffing
The School Board of Polk County will hold a work session to discuss budget and staffing matters, including staff updates and annual contract renewals under one million dollars.
Polk County School Board to approve minutes and consent agenda
The School Board of Polk County will hold a routine meeting with procedural items including approval of minutes, acceptance of the agenda, and a consent agenda with unspecified items. Public comments will be heard on agenda items and on other topics. No specific rezonings, contracts, or policy changes are detailed in…
School board to discuss magnet school priority zones
The Polk County School Board will hear a superintendent's report on recommended priority preference zones for magnet schools. The work session also includes annual contract renewals under $1 million, budget and staffing updates, a donation report, and board comments.
Ortega Elementary School #16 to close and merge into Veneta Elementary
The board will vote on the closure of Ortega Elementary School #16, effective May 26, 2028, and its consolidation into Veneta Elementary School #68 for the 2028‑2029 school year. They will also declare the Ortega site at 4010 Baltic Street surplus and unsuitable for educational purposes. Additional agenda items…
School Board to vote on 2026-27 tentative budget and millage rates
The Orange County School Board will hold public hearings to adopt a tentative budget and millage rates for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The board is also considering updates to policies regarding student progression, electronic resource use, and student vehicle parking.
School board to discuss insurance changes and school branding
The Polk County School Board will discuss rebranding Karen M. Siegel Academy, approve a five-year charter contract for BridgePrep Academy, and review proposed changes to employee vision and dental insurance plans.
Youth Education & Safety Advisory Committee to discuss e-bike safety
The Youth Education and Safety Advisory Committee will meet to discuss e-bike safety education. The committee will also review minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting.
Library District holds preliminary budget hearing
The Governing Body of the Special Library District of Citrus County is meeting to conduct a preliminary budget hearing. The body will also review minutes from a previous meeting.
Board reviews Keep Coral Gables Beautiful program updates and upcoming events
The Sustainability Advisory Board will receive updates on the Keep Coral Gables Beautiful program, including recent and upcoming community events. It will hear presentations from Summer Page interns on septic‑to‑sewer conversion and living seawalls for the City Commission. The board will also receive a vulnerability…
School Board to approve 2026‑2027 Comprehensive Evidence‑Based Reading Plan
The Broward County School Board will vote on the district‑wide 2026‑2027 Comprehensive Evidence‑Based Reading Plan. It will also consider several consent agenda items, including employee matters, supplemental pay positions, and the Annual Educational Equity Act Plan. Open agenda items include a Memorandum of…
Board to consider FY 2026/27 budget and millage for Citrus County Special Library District
The County Commissioners will approve the minutes from the February 10, 2026 library district meeting. They will then hear a recommendation to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026/27 millage rate and budget for the Citrus County Special Library District. Public comments are allowed before the board votes.
School Board to hold planning workshop for Redefining Our Schools 2026-27
The School Board of Broward County will conduct a workshop to discuss school planning for 2026-27. The meeting includes reports from various district committees and a quarterly safety report.
Joint meeting to discuss a license agreement for Founder's Park
The Monroe County School Board and Islamorada Village Council will hold a joint special meeting to discuss a revised license agreement for Founder's Park. The agenda outlines specific sections of the agreement, including renewal options, approved plans, maintenance costs, and termination terms.
Board workshop to review 2026‑27 school grades, calendars, and plans
The Pinellas County Schools Board held a workshop on July 21, 2026 to present information on the 2026‑27 school and district grades, assessment calendars, job descriptions, and upcoming plans. Presentations were given by district officials on topics such as the Mental Health Plan update, the Planning for Progress…
Board conducts first reading of four policy revisions during workshop
The Lee County School Board workshop will review a quarterly Safe Schools report, a May 2026 construction change order report, and provide updates on construction projects, RSM budgeting, and food services. A key agenda item is the first reading of four policy revisions (1150, 3120, 3150, 4150). Additional items…
Lee County School Board to recognize State Volunteer of the Year
The School Board will meet to conduct procedural business and recognize a distinguished volunteer. The agenda includes a presentation of the 2025-2026 State Volunteer of the Year award.
Board will discuss student parking and electronic resource policies
The Orange County Public Schools work session will provide information and discussion on two topics: student automobile use and parking (JLIE) and the appropriate use of electronic resources (IJNDC). Attachments include a draft micromobility devices policy and several documents on electronic resource use. No formal…
Board to advertise FY 2026‑27 millage levies and approve 5‑year facilities plan
The Broward County School Board will consider authorizing advertising of the proposed millage levies and tentative budget for fiscal year 2026‑27. The board will also vote to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026‑2027 Tentative District Educational Facilities Plan covering the next five years through June 30, 2031. The agenda…
School Board to hold special meeting on safety and security
The Duval County Public Schools School Board will hold a special shade meeting. The board is scheduled to discuss safety and security.
Duval School Board to discuss legislative update, student progression plan
This July 21, 2026 board workshop will cover a legislative update, a foundation development update, the student progression plan, and specific board policies (Chapters 5.44, 8.50, 8.51, 8.53, 8.59). Also on the agenda is a governance discussion. No specific proposals or votes are listed in the agenda text.
School board reviews draft agenda for August 4 meeting
This is a procedural agenda committee meeting. The sole item is a review of the draft agenda for the August 4, 2026 regular board meeting. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
Maitland City Council to hold FY27 Budget Workshop
The City Council is meeting for a budget workshop to review funding requests for the 2027 fiscal year. The session focuses on presentations regarding the city's library and museums.
School board to approve 2026-2027 budget and millage levy advertisements
The Duval County School Board will meet to approve the advertisements for the 2026-2027 proposed millage levy and tentative budget. This is a procedural step required before the official budget adoption process begins.
Library Advisory Board to consider mission statement, rules, and 2027 anniversary
The Wilton Manors Library Advisory Board will discuss revisions to its mission statement and to library rules and regulations, and will plan the library's 2027 anniversary celebration. The board will also review ongoing topics such as non‑resident library card fees and the proposed library mural. All items are listed…
School Board to hold planning workshop for Redefining Our Schools 2026-27
The School Board of Broward County will conduct a workshop featuring committee reports and a planning session for Redefining Our Schools 2026-27. The meeting includes a quarterly safety report and a presentation on the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Transformation Project.
Lake Alfred to hear appeals of school zone citations
The City of Lake Alfred will hold a special magistrate hearing to review and potentially overturn citations issued for speeding in school zones. The body will hear appeals from 13 vehicle owners regarding specific citation numbers.
Board to consider tutoring center and beauty salon variance
The Board of Adjustment will review two land-use requests. One involves a special exception for a private tutoring center for children with learning disabilities, and the other is a variance for a beauty salon suites facility.
City Council to consider bridge repairs and school resource officer agreements
The City Council will review a consent agenda featuring multiple infrastructure projects and public safety agreements. Key items include funding for bridge repairs and the placement of police officers in local schools.
Library board to review 2026 budget
The Martin County Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on July 15, 2026, at Blake Library. Key agenda items include approval of June minutes, public comments, a report from the Friends of the MCLS, and old business such as volunteer hours and the work plan. Under new business, the board will conduct a…
Board of Adjustment considers zoning variances for a beauty salon and private school.
The North Miami Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two land-use requests. The board will decide whether to grant a zoning variance for a beauty salon suites facility at 744 NE 125 Street. It will also rule on a special exception to allow a private school at 580-590 NE 139 Street. Standard administrative…
Board to consider incentives for Project Fast and Project CleanHealth
This meeting includes multiple economic development items, including incentive agreements, property sales, and grant amendments. The board will also consider TDC grants, a work change directive for the hospital air purification project, and various operational items. A public hearing is listed but no specific agenda…
Board to vote on student conduct policy changes
The Pinellas County School Board will vote to approve amendments to three student conduct policies and repeal two others to consolidate discipline rules and add rules for wireless communication devices.
Board to approve consent agenda items covering various administrative actions
The Polk County Public Schools Board will consider routine opening items, then vote to accept the meeting agenda and approve the consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approval of administrative and instructional personnel recommendations and the appointment of new administrators. Afterward, the board will hear…
Board retreat focuses on student performance and school capacity.
The Polk County School Board holds a special work session retreat to discuss student performance outcomes for the 2025-2026 school year, valedictorian and salutatorian policies, magnet school utilization, and school capacity. No formal votes or financial decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational and…
NP2 to discuss and possibly appoint committee members for business/finance and schools
The North Port Non-Profits United (NP2) Advisory Board will meet to discuss and possibly appoint committee member applicants for the local business/finance community and Sarasota County Schools. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
Commissioners to discuss their own compensation, take up development deals
The City Commission will discuss possible changes to commissioner compensation in new business. A consent agenda includes multiple development agreements, utility rate studies, and emergency repairs. Commissioners will also authorize legal counsel for matters involving Blue Line Aviation and adopt the 2025 Annual…
Cape Coral Youth Council to discuss projects and mental health survey
The Youth Council will meet to discuss a quarterly report and several ongoing initiatives. The agenda includes reviews of junior and senior projects, a school reach-out project, and a mental health survey.
Nature Centers Commission discusses funding and new applicants
The Nature Centers Commission will review financial reports and project updates from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. The commission is also considering an environmental education funding request and a new applicant package.
Board to consider pharmacy, Walmart expansion, and school additions
The Planning and Zoning Board will review three major site plan and land use applications. These include a new pharmacy at Coconut Creek Parkway, an addition to the Walmart on West Hillsboro Boulevard, and a large instructional space expansion for North Broward Preparatory School.
Board will discuss Community Center programming and a potential Imagination Library
The Resident Services Board will review updates on the 5K Run event, the Village Police Crime Watch outreach, and the Community Garden location. It will also discuss programming for the Village Community Center and consider a potential Dolly Parton's Imagination Library initiative. No formal decisions are indicated in…