School District of Palm Beach County, Florida, FL

Academic Advisory Committee Meeting

The Academic Advisory Committee of the School District of Palm Beach County will meet to approve the minutes from August 17, 2026, and receive an update from Chief Academic Officer Maria Bishop. The agenda includes a presentation/discussion item, but no specific topics are listed.

• Approval of August 17, 2026 minutes
• Update from Chief Academic Officer Maria Bishop
• Presentation/Discussion (no details provided)

Independent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee

Independent Referendum Oversight Committee

The Independent Referendum Oversight Committee is meeting to review revenue and expenditures through June 30, 2026, and to consider endorsing the School District of Palm Beach County 1 Mill Plan. The committee will also select a chair and vice chair, with the current chair having served three years. Public comment and approval of prior minutes are also on the agenda.

• Review of revenue received and expenditures incurred through June 30, 2026
• Resolution endorsing the School District of Palm Beach County 1 Mill Plan
• Chair selection (current chair Mr. George Elmore has served 3 years)
• Vice chair selection per Board Policy 1.09

District Diversity & Equity Committee

The District Diversity & Equity Committee is holding a regular meeting with standard agenda items: roll call, minutes approval, public comment, an update from the Chief of Student Health and Wellness, new and unfinished business, and agency presentations. No specific proposals, votes, or dollar amounts are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural and informational.

• Update from Chief of Student Health and Wellness
• Public comment period
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Agency presentations to the committee

Technology Advisory Committee

The Technology Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from two prior meetings and receive informational updates on several technology projects. Presentations will cover the Back to School initiative, the completed SIS Document Center project, student 1:1 devices, educational technology updates, and a vape detector update. No major decisions or contracts are on the agenda.

• Approval of September 17, 2025 and April 22, 2026 meeting minutes
• Back to School! presentation by Michael Callahan, Director PMO
• SIS Document Center Project Completed presentation by Kara Rubinson
• Student 1:1 Devices presentation by Kara Rubinson
• Vape Detector Update presentation by Michael Callahan

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes, hear public comments, receive an update from the Inspector General, and elect a chair and vice chair. The committee will also review the FY2027 OIG Annual Work Plan and discuss the results of FY2026 unannounced cash counts at 20 sample schools.

• Approval of July 16, 2026 minutes
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• FY2027 OIG Annual Work Plan review
• FY2026 Unannounced Cash Counts at 20 Sample Schools

Regular Board Meeting

The School District of Palm Beach County Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering contracts, grants, personnel actions, and construction change orders. Items include approving travel for board members, renewing agreements with educational partners, settling a workers' compensation claim, and approving construction change orders for school projects.

• Workers' compensation settlement of $125,000 for claimant Mario Collazo Rosello
• Three-day suspensions for employees Joseph Mayerchak and Reginald McKelvin
• Renewal of mobile communication services bid for $3,300,000
• Award of bid for Lake Worth Middle School ADA improvements to Cosugas, LLC
• Approval of dual enrollment agreements with Florida Atlantic University and Palm Beach State College

Academic Advisory Committee Meeting

The Academic Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from April 13, 2026, and receive an update from Chief Academic Officer Maria Bishop. No specific policy decisions or action items are listed beyond routine procedural business.

• Approval of April 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update from Chief Academic Officer Maria Bishop

Construction Oversight Review Committee

The Construction Oversight Review Committee will review and approve numerous construction change orders for school projects, including new guardhouses, modulars, and renovations. They will also discuss proposed changes to the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract and hear public comments. The meeting includes standard procedural items like minutes approval and staff updates.

• Change orders for West Community ES (CO 013-018), Roosevelt ES Phase 2 (CO 001), and Forest Hill HS (CO 007)
• Guardhouse projects at Suncoast HS, AW Dreyfoos, Atlantic HS, Boca Raton HS, Palm Beach Gardens HS, Park Vista HS, Palm Beach Central HS
• Invitation to Bid for Lake Worth MS ADA improvements
• Consultant contract for geotechnical engineering
• Proposed CMAR contract changes

Workshop

The School Board will discuss updates to student progression plans regarding promotion, placement, and graduation. The meeting also includes a presentation on the General Counsel's annual evaluation and a workshop on the FY27 capital budget.

• Policy 8.01: Promotion, Placement, Graduation - Student Progression Plans
• General Counsel's Annual Evaluation Presentation
• FY27 Budget Workshop regarding the Capital Plan

Special Meeting for School Board Proclamations

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a special meeting primarily to issue a proclamation designating a Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving the agenda and allowing public speakers on agenda topics.

• Proclamation for Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day
• Public speakers on agenda topics
• Approval of the meeting agenda

Special Meeting

The School Board of Palm Beach County will review several items including upcoming school year calendars and personnel matters. The agenda includes a contract for legal services and the adoption of a final order regarding First Student, Inc.

• Approval of 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 school calendars
• Contract for legal services with Christine B. Gardner, LLC
• Adoption of Final Order in First Student, Inc. v. SDPBC, DOAH Case No. 26-2109BID
• Board Member travel for Edwin Ferguson
• Personnel Agenda approval

Special Meeting

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a special meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes a Memorandum of Understanding with the teachers union for FY27 salary increases, approval of charter school expansions for Renaissance Wellington and Palm Beach Preparatory, a $247,779 youth development grant, and a facilities work program. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving minutes, board travel, and personnel actions.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association for FY27 Teacher Salary Increase Allocation
• Contract approval for Renaissance Wellington Charter School to add grades 9-12
• Combining Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy Middle School and High School under one MSID #3971
• Youth Development Grant Agreement RFP #26-003, not to exceed $247,779
• Agreement with Florida Department of Health for school health services, effective August 10, 2026 through May 28, 2027

Special Meeting for School Board Proclamations

The School District of Palm Beach County is holding a special meeting primarily to issue a posthumous proclamation for Samuel Bruce McDonald. The agenda includes procedural items such as call to order, adding or withdrawing items, public speakers, and agenda approval.

Special Meeting for Expulsions

The School District of Palm Beach County is holding a special meeting to review expulsion recommendations. The board will consider whether to expel six students from the regular school program for one calendar year each.

• Expulsion of Student 25/26-X-036
• Expulsion of Student 25/26-X-043
• Expulsion of Student 25/26-X-042
• Expulsion of Student 25/26-X-041
• Expulsion of Student 25/26-X-040

Tentative Budget Adoption at 5:05 p.m.

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a public hearing to adopt the tentative FY 2027 budget and millage rates. The board will consider resolutions to set the property tax levy at 6.2870 mills and approve a total district budget of $5,787,840,012. Reports from the Budget Advisory Committee and the CFO will be presented before the votes.

• Resolution adopting tentative millage rate of 6.2870 mills for FY 2027
• Resolution adopting tentative district budget of $5,787,840,012 for FY 2027
• Budget Advisory Committee report presented
• CFO report on FY27 budget presented

Workshop

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to discuss and review several student health and wellness policies, including threat management, zero tolerance, and AED use, as well as proposed school calendars for fiscal years 2028 and 2029. These are workshop items for discussion, not final votes.

• Policy 5.1815 Threat Management
• Policy 5.1817 Severe Incident Assignment
• Policy 5.1814 Zero Tolerance Policy
• Policy 5.323 Automated External Defibrillators (AED) final draft
• School calendars for 2027-2028 and 2028-2029

Regular Board Meeting

The Palm Beach County School Board will meet to approve the FY27 tentative budget advertisement, a $90,000 tuition assistance program for low-income adults, multiple construction change orders, and several collective bargaining agreements. The board will also ratify personnel actions and receive audit reports.

• Approve $90,000 tuition assistance program for Adult Post-Secondary Vocational Training
• Advertise FY27 tentative district budget and tax notices per Florida Statute 200.065
• Approve West Technical Education Center Building 8 renovation Change Order 002
• Ratify tentative SEIU/FPSU collective bargaining agreements (2026–2028)
• Approve Sixth Amendment to GED Enrollment Cooperative Agreement with Palm Beach Sheriff's Office

Executive Session (Closed)

The School District of Palm Beach County board will meet on July 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM for an executive session closed to the public. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda beyond procedural items.

Risk Management Session (Closed)

This is a procedural agenda for a closed risk management session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board. The only items listed are call to order, the closed session, and adjournment. No specific decisions or discussions are disclosed.

• Closed risk management session

Construction Oversight Review Committee

The committee is reviewing construction reports, budget changes, and purchasing contracts for various school sites. The meeting includes updates on in-progress work and the renewal of several professional service contracts.

• Budget increase for Historic Roosevelt Full Service Center – Phase I
• Invitation to bid for West Gate Elementary School roof
• Modernization change order for West Riviera Elementary
• Contract renewals for Civil Engineering, Survey & Mapping, MEP & Fire Protection, and Traffic Engineering
• Budget transfer from Inlet and pre-approval PCO 002 for Forest Hill High

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will receive an update from the Inspector General and review an audit of charter bus services. The body will also examine a presentation on five-year trends regarding FY2025 internal funds.

• Audit of Contract #21C-8A Field Trip Charter Bus Services In and Out of County
• FY2025 Internal Funds Audit: Five-Year Trends Presentation
• Inspector General update

Budget Advisory Committee

The Budget Advisory Committee will meet virtually to approve minutes from March and May 2026 meetings and consider a draft report to the School Board for fiscal year 2027. No other substantive discussion or action items are listed.

• Approval of BAC Minutes from 3.31.26
• Approval of BAC Minutes from 5.28.26
• Consideration of FY27 BAC Report to the Board (DRAFT)

Risk Management Session (Closed)

The School District of Palm Beach County board will hold a closed session to discuss risk management immediately after a legislative recap. No public decisions or discussions are listed in the agenda.

Regular Board Meeting

The Palm Beach County School Board will meet to vote on routine personnel actions, international educator travel requests, and multiple construction and facility agreements. The board will also consider prequalifying vendors for projects over $300,000 and approving several change orders for school renovations.

• Approve prequalified vendors for construction projects ≥$300,000
• Approve $14M+ in construction change orders for 7 schools (Melaleuca, Morikami Park, Belvedere, Panther Run, Roosevelt FSC, West Riviera)
• Renew MOU with Junior Achievement ($2.5M over 5 years) and Path to College Foundation
• Approve international educator trips to Poland, Vienna/Prague, and Israel (6 educators total)
• Award roofing contract for South Olive Elementary School to Bowhead Construction

Workshop

The School District of Palm Beach County Board holds a workshop to receive a recap of the 2026 legislative session. No formal decisions are listed; the session is informational.

Budget Advisory Committee

The School District of Palm Beach County’s Budget Advisory Committee meets to discuss the FY27 budget development update and the FY27 capital plan. The committee will also approve minutes from the March 31, 2026 meeting and prepare a report to the Board. Public comment is allowed, but no formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• FY27 Budget Development Update
• FY27 Capital Plan as of 2026-05-27
• Approval of BAC Minutes from 3.31.26

Construction Oversight Review Committee

The Construction Oversight Review Committee will review facilities construction projects, including renovations at Melaleuca, Morikami Park, Belvedere, Panther Run, and West Riviera elementary schools, and the Historic Roosevelt Full Service Center. The committee will also consider purchasing items such as a roofing bid for South Olive Elementary and a CMAR amendment for Palm Beach Central High School. Public comments will be heard, and staff updates on in-progress work will be discussed.

• Melaleuca Elementary School Modernization/Renovation Project
• Morikami Park Elementary School Facility Renovation Project
• Belvedere Elementary School Facility Renovation Project
• Invitation to Bid for South Olive Elementary roofing
• CMAR First Amendment GMP for Palm Beach Central High School

Special Meeting

The School District of Palm Beach County board will hold a special meeting to approve routine items including consolidating Somerset Academy Canyons High and Middle Schools under one management ID, adopting a new teacher contract, and settling a legal dispute. No major policy debates or new spending are scheduled.

• Combine Somerset Academy Middle and High Schools under MSID #4013
• Approve 2025-2028 collective bargaining agreement with Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association
• Adopt Final Order in SBPBC v. Robert Glatt, DOAH Case No. 25-000358TTS
• Approve Settlement Agreement in April Bullard v. SBPBC, Case No. 9:25-cv-81121-DMM
• Repeal and adopt multiple adult education and community school policies

Special Meeting for School Board Proclamations

The Palm Beach County School Board holds a special meeting to approve five proclamations recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Drowning Prevention Awareness Month, Haitian Heritage Month, Internal Audit Awareness Month, and Juneteenth. No substantive decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approve Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Proclamation
• Approve Drowning Prevention Awareness Month Proclamation
• Approve Haitian Heritage Month Proclamation
• Approve Internal Audit Awareness Month Proclamation
• Approve Juneteenth Proclamation

Executive Session (Closed)

The board is meeting for a closed executive session. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.