School District of Palm Beach County, Florida, FL

Special Meeting for School Board Proclamations

The School District of Palm Beach County is holding a special meeting to review and issue several proclamations. The session focuses on recognizing individuals and observing awareness months.

• Proclamation for Marcia Andrews
• Posthumous Proclamation for Douglas McArthur Long
• Holocaust Education Week Proclamation
• Homeless Child and Youth Awareness Month Proclamation
• Native American Heritage Month Proclamation

Workshop

The School District of Palm Beach County is holding a workshop to discuss policy development and review the Office of the Inspector General's annual report for fiscal year 2026.

• FY2026 OIG Annual Report

Special Meeting

The School Board of Palm Beach County will review a consent agenda featuring multiple policy adoptions and legal orders. Key items include a property exchange with the City of Riviera Beach and the relocation of Inlet Grove Community High School.

• Land exchange agreement between the City of Riviera Beach and the School Board involving the Inlet Grove Community High School site and Dan Calloway Park
• Memorandum of Understanding to relocate Inlet Grove Community High School to the former Lincoln Elementary site
• School Health Services Plan agreement with the Health Department effective Nov 4, 2026, through Nov 30, 2028
• Interlocal Agreement with Sheriff Ric L. Bradshaw regarding school bus stop arms
• Adoption of revised policies on Student Progression Plans, Threat Assessment, and Automated External Defibrillators

Special Meeting for Expulsions

The School District of Palm Beach County is holding a special meeting to review student expulsions. The board will consider recommendations for one student expulsion and one modification of an expulsion requirement.

• Recommended one-year expulsion of student 26/27-X-003
• Recommended modification of the one-year expulsion requirement for student 26/27-X-002

Academic Advisory Committee Meeting

The Academic Advisory Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and receive an update from Chief Academic Officer Maria Bishop. The agenda includes a section for presentation and discussion.

• Approval of October 12, 2026 minutes
• Update from Chief Academic Officer Maria Bishop

District Diversity & Equity Committee

The District Diversity & Equity Committee of the School District of Palm Beach County, Florida is scheduled to meet Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center Board Room. The agenda lists routine items: roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, new business, agency presentations, an update from the Chief of Student Health and Wellness, and unfinished business. No specific decisions, contracts, dollar amounts, or proposed policies are described in the agenda text. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn after those items.

• Approval of minutes
• Public comment period
• New business (no details listed)
• DDEC agency presentations (no details listed)
• Update from Chief of Student Health and Wellness

Advisory Boundary Committee

The Advisory Boundary Committee will meet to elect its leadership and review the school rezoning process. The body will discuss specific rezoning studies and establish the attendance zone for a new elementary school designated as 23H.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Study SP-1: Crystal Lakes ES to Sunset Palms ES
• Establishment of attendance zone for New Elementary School 23H

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will meet to receive an update from the Inspector General and conduct the FY2026 IG Evaluation. The committee will also review the status of the FY2026 Internal Funds Audit.

• FY2026 IG Evaluation
• Status of FY2026 Internal Funds Audit
• Inspector General update

Regular Board Meeting

The School District of Palm Beach County Board meets Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM at the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center to approve minutes and its agenda, hear presentations and committee reports, and act on a large consent agenda. Most items are routine approvals: agreements with universities and colleges, facility leases, vendor prequalification, and purchasing awards. The agenda also includes two personnel termination recommendations and two final orders disqualifying individuals from employment. No dollar amounts are stated in the agenda text.

• Consent agenda includes a Memorandum of Agreement with the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning, entered into as of October 15, 2026 through August 31, 2027
• Construction Change Order #004 with Lego Construction Company for the Pahokee Middle/Senior High facility renovation project
• Lease agreements for school facilities: Evert Tennis Academy at West Boca Raton Community HS, Rise FC Soccer Club at Jupiter Middle School (15245 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL), and a renewed interlocal agreement with the Town of Jupiter for Jupiter Community High School
• Personnel actions: recommended termination of Christopher Obszarny and Rubin Dejadin effective October 29, 2026, and final orders disqualifying Christopher Withers (Case No. INV-25-03-235) and Ruben Tirado (Case No. ER-25-11-188)
• Purchasing items include renewal of Bid 23C-7P for AEDs and medical supplies, award of Bid 27C-6T for wireless classroom sound field systems with Audio Enhancement, Inc., and a fleet telematics contract with CalAmp Wireless Networks Corp d/b/a Synovia Solutions LLC

Academic Advisory Committee Meeting

The School District of Palm Beach County's Academic Advisory Committee meets Monday, October 12, 2026 at 5:45 PM at the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center. The agenda covers welcoming and calling the meeting to order, approving the September 14, 2026 minutes, and an update from Chief Academic Officer Maria Bishop. A presentation/discussion item is listed but the agenda does not describe its topic.

• Approval of September 14, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update from Chief Academic Officer Maria Bishop
• Presentation/discussion item listed with no topic described
• Contact: Alma DeMarco, Administrative Executive Assistant to the CAO

Construction Oversight Review Committee

The School District of Palm Beach County's Construction Oversight Review Committee meets on October 8, 2026 at Lincoln Elementary School in Riviera Beach. The agenda includes a consent item on a facility renovation at Pahokee Middle-Senior High School, purchasing prequalification documents, and updates on in-progress FCA work. The committee will also review its advisory committee policies, schedule, and membership list, and take public comments.

• Consent item FC2: Pahokee Middle - Senior High School facility renovation
• Purchasing - Construction: prequalification documents (Parts A-D)
• Facilities Construction Board Report Summary and delegated authority items
• Staff updates and in-progress FCA work update
• Review of Advisory Committee Policy 1.09 and CORC Policy 1.093

Exceptions Hearing

The School District of Palm Beach County is holding an exceptions hearing on October 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center Board Room. The single substantive item is First Student, Inc. vs. School District of Palm Beach County, Florida, DOAH Case No. 26-2109BID, with linked filings including a recommended order, First Student's exceptions, and the district's response in opposition. The agenda lists the outcome as "To be determined." The remaining items are procedural: call to order, disclosures and abstentions, and adjournment.

• Exceptions hearing: First Student, Inc. vs. School District of Palm Beach County, Florida, DOAH Case No. 26-2109BID
• Filings referenced: First Student DOAH Recommended Order (dated 08-04-26), First Student's Exceptions to Recommended Order (dated 8.7.26), and Respondent's Response in Opposition to Petitioner's Exceptions
• Outcome listed on the agenda as "To be determined"
• Meeting held at the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center, Board Room, at 2:00 p.m.

Special Meeting for School Safety and Security - FSSAT Findings

The School District of Palm Beach County Board holds a special meeting on school safety and security on October 7, 2026, at the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center. The main item is a presentation of the FY27 Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool (FSSAT) findings, followed by a vote on whether to approve the findings summary and authorize the District to implement the proposed recommendations. The agenda also allows for agenda topic speakers and ends with adjournment.

• Presentation: FY27 FSSAT Public Presentation 10.07.26.pdf
• Item 4.1: Approval of School Safety and Security - Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool (FSSAT) Findings Summary
• If approved, authorization for the District to implement the proposed FSSAT recommendations
• Agenda topic speakers scheduled before the presentation

Special Meeting

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a special meeting on October 7, 2026, to review and approve minutes, a consent agenda, and one new business item. The consent agenda includes board member travel approvals, a mini-pitch donation agreement with the United States Soccer Foundation, personnel items, and several policy changes. The only new business item is approval of the School Improvement Plan for Glades Academy Charter School. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items on the consent agenda approved in a single vote unless pulled for discussion.

• Approval of Glades Academy Charter School's School Improvement Plan
• First Addendum to Mini Pitch Program Donation Agreement with United States Soccer Foundation, Inc.
• Policy 2.121 Student Activities in the Schools - development of revised policy
• Policy 5.22 Fraternities and Sororities - development of repeal
• Policy 5.1814 Zero Tolerance Policy - development of revised policy

Workshop

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop on October 7, 2026, immediately following an attorney/client session. The agenda lists two items: the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County's annual impact report and the FY27 Fall Instructional Review. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting ends with a motion to adjourn.

• Education Foundation of Palm Beach County 2025-2026 Impact Report presentation
• FY27 Fall Instructional Review presentation
• Workshop held immediately following Attorney/Client Session
• Location: Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center, Board Room

Special Meeting for School Board Proclamations

The School District of Palm Beach County School Board is holding a special meeting on October 7, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center to consider four proclamations. The Board will also approve the agenda and hear speakers on agenda topics only. The proclamations would designate October 2026 as Disability History and Awareness Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, and National Bullying Prevention Month, and October 22, 2026 as Lights On Afterschool Day.

• Proclamation to designate October 2026 as Disability History and Awareness Month
• Proclamation to designate October 2026 as LGBTQ+ History Month
• Proclamation to designate October 2026 as National Bullying Prevention Month
• Proclamation to designate October 22, 2026 as Lights On Afterschool Day
• Motion to approve the agenda as presented or amended

Attorney/Client Session (Closed)

The School District of Palm Beach County board is holding a closed attorney/client session to discuss the lawsuit Sherry Gibson v. Palm Beach County School Board (Case No. 9:26-CV-80366) in federal court. The meeting opens and closes in public, but the session itself is closed. The agenda lists only a call to order, the closed case discussion, and adjournment, with no other business or votes scheduled.

• Closed attorney/client session on Sherry Gibson v. Palm Beach County School Board, Case No. 9:26-CV-80366
• Case is before Judge Donald Middlebrooks in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
• Attendees include eight board members, Superintendent Michael J. Burke, General Counsel Shawntoyia Bernard, and staff attorneys Erik Bell and Jean Middleton
• No public action, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda

District Diversity & Equity Committee

The District Diversity & Equity Committee is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda: call to order, approval of minutes, public comment, new business, agency presentations, an update from the Chief of Student Health and Wellness, and unfinished business. No specific decisions or substantive items are listed in the agenda.

• Public comment period
• DDEC agency presentations
• Update from Chief of Student Health and Wellness

Audit Committee

The School District of Palm Beach County Audit Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, hear public comments, and receive an update from the Inspector General. The committee will also discuss the Inspector General's evaluation and review the FY2026 annual report and the contract compliance review program. No votes on specific contracts or policies are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of August 21, 2026 minutes
• Inspector General update and evaluation discussion
• FY2026 annual report review
• Contract compliance review program review

Executive Session (Closed)

The School District of Palm Beach County board will meet on September 16, 2026, for an Executive Session (closed) at 3:00 p.m. The meeting is entirely procedural, with no public decisions or discussions scheduled.

Regular Board Meeting

The Palm Beach County School Board is holding a regular meeting with a large consent agenda covering contracts, personnel disciplinary actions, a $150,000 liability settlement, and various operational items. The board will also hear reports from committees and the inspector general, and recognize student achievements.

• Approve $150,000 general liability settlement for claim No. 1264001
• Approve 40-hour suspension of Officer Christopher Delgado and 30-day revocation of take-home vehicle privilege
• Approve termination of Myishea Blackshell and suspensions of Deshuan Williams, Jevon Baker, Dawing Alezi, and Christopher Smith
• Approve agreements with Boys & Girls Clubs, Florida Atlantic University, and City of Delray for services through 2031
• Approve roofing bid for Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School with Daley Brothers Roofing, Inc.

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)

Construction Oversight Review Committee

The Construction Oversight Review Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve consent agenda items covering facilities construction and purchasing, including roofing, renovation, and modular classroom projects. The committee will also discuss an alternate member for ISSOC, receive staff updates, and review in-progress FCA work and artificial turf.

• Maintenance at South Shop – Roof and Wall Panel Replacements
• Whispering Pines Elementary School – Facility Renovation Project
• Invitation to Bid - Loxahatchee Groves ES - Roofing
• Modular Classroom Relocation Services on Term Contract - Renewal #1
• Structural Engineering on CC (contract)

Final Budget Adoption at 5:05 p.m.

The School District of Palm Beach County will hold a meeting to adopt the final District Summary Budget for fiscal year 2027. The Board will also vote on a resolution to certify the millage levy rates required to fund the budget.

• Adoption of $5,875,088,308 FY 2027 District Summary Budget
• Resolution certifying a total millage levy of 6.2870 mills
• Millage breakdown: 3.0330 mills for Required Local Effort
• Millage breakdown: 1.500 mills for Local Capital Improvement
• Millage breakdown: 1.000 mills for Additional Operating Funds

Attorney/Client Session (Closed)

The School Board of Palm Beach County will hold a closed attorney/client session to discuss ongoing litigation involving plaintiffs C.M.-1 and C.M.-2, represented by their next friend Tinisha Tolbert. The case, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida (Case No. 25-cv-80544-REINHART), is presided over by Judge Reinhart. The meeting will open and close in public but the session itself is closed.

• Closed attorney/client session re: C.M.-1 and C.M.-2 v. School Board of Palm Beach County
• Case No. 25-cv-80544-REINHART, Judge Reinhart, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Special Meeting

The School District of Palm Beach County Board will hold a special meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes final FY 2026 budget amendments, the FY 2027-2036 Capital Plan, and several policy developments. The board will also approve board member travel, a school bus infraction detection system contract, and a security agreement with Palm Beach Gardens Police. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and agenda adoption.

• Final FY 2026 Budget Amendments
• FY2027-FY2036 Capital Plan
• Award of Bid 27C-804R for School Bus Infraction Detection System Safety Program (BusPatrol)
• First Addendum to Security Agreement with City of Palm Beach Gardens Police Department
• Development of revised policies including Zero Tolerance (5.1814), Threat Assessment (5.1815), and AED (5.323)

Workshop

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a workshop to discuss three items: the 'Pathways to Possibilities' fall 2026 plan for choice, career, and technical education; a proposed Policy 2.503 on social media; and a revised Policy 2.121 on student activities in schools. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Discussion of Choice, Career, and Technical Education 'Pathways to Possibilities' for Fall 2026
• Review of Policy 2.503 Social Media
• Review of Policy 2.121 Student Activities in Schools (redline version provided)

Closed Session for Security System Plan

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a closed session to discuss a security system plan, immediately following an attorney/client session. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, the closed session itself, and adjournment. No decisions or details about the security plan are listed on the public agenda.

• Closed session for Security System Plan
• Session closed to the public
• Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM

Special Meeting for School Board Proclamations

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a special meeting primarily to consider and approve four proclamations: Hispanic Heritage Month, National Hunger Action Month, National PTA Membership Month, and Suicide Prevention Month. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving the agenda and hearing speakers on agenda topics.

• Proclaim September 15 – October 15, 2026 as Hispanic Heritage Month
• Proclaim September 2026 as National Hunger Action Month
• Proclaim September 2026 as National PTA Membership Month
• Proclaim September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Month

Independent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee

The Independent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee will review financial updates regarding the 2016 and 2026 sales taxes. The meeting includes the approval of previous minutes and presentations on sales tax financial summaries.

• 2016 Sales Tax Update review
• 2026 Sales Tax Update review
• Approval of May 8, 2026, meeting minutes

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