Duval County Public Schools public meetings in 2021

School Board

This special meeting for December 21, 2021, contains only procedural items and a discussion regarding litigation shade. No other specific topics or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Litigation shade

The Duval County School Board convened a special litigation shade meeting to discuss three pending lawsuits filed by charter schools (Cornerstone Classical Academy, San Jose Primary School, and San Jose Prep) against the board. The board moved into a closed attorney-client session, which lasted from approximately 1:35 p.m. to 3:56 p.m., and then reconvened in open session with no additional discussion. The only formal action was a motion to adjourn, which passed 5-0.

• Approved agenda for December 21, 2021 special meeting (no vote recorded)
• Held closed litigation session for three charter school cases (21-3436, 21-3437, 21-3438)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:57 p.m. (5-0)

School Board

This special committee meeting is scheduled to discuss Draft Board Policy 2.38 regarding the Audit Advisory Committee. The agenda contains no other items for discussion.

• Draft Board Policy 2.38 - Audit Advisory Committee

The Duval County School Board held a special committee meeting to discuss Draft Board Policy 2.38 on the Audit Advisory Committee. Board members debated three options for committee membership and terms, leaning toward Option 1 (each board member appoints one member) and discussing 2-year terms with possible reappointment. No formal vote was taken; the policy is to be presented at the February meeting.

• Discussed Draft Board Policy 2.38 on Audit Advisory Committee; no vote taken
• Board members expressed preference for Option 1 (each member appoints one committee member)
• Agreed to eliminate Option 3 from consideration
• Discussed 2-year term with possibility of reappointment for committee members
• Noted typo in Item VIII-C: 'Superintendent' should read 'Board'
• Policy to be presented at February meeting with final review in January

School Board

This special board meeting is dedicated to student expulsion hearings under Alternative Education - Behavioral Support. The session includes reviews for Hearing Office #2122-006 and Hearing Office #2122-007.

• Expulsion hearing for Office #2122-006
• Expulsion hearing for Office #2122-007

School Board

The board will hold a workshop to discuss several items including career and technical education updates. Discussions will also cover student supports, the ESSER application, and governance.

• Career and Technical Education update
• Student supports (remediation programs, IPMP, and attendance)
• Elementary and secondary schools emergency relief (ESSER) application
• Governance discussion

The Duval County School Board held a workshop with no formal votes. Members reached consensus to begin the superintendent's contract renewal process, discussed a gun safety resolution, and received updates on career and technical education, student supports, and ESSER III funding.

• Consensus to begin superintendent contract renewal process
• Discussed Resolution 2021 on gun safety with requested amendments
• Requested three scenarios for Auditor Selection Committee makeup
• Discussed mask policy clarification for parents/volunteers

School Board

This was a procedural meeting for the Agenda Committee. The committee met to review the draft agenda for the upcoming January 10, 2022, meeting.

• Review of draft agenda for January 10, 2022

The Duval County School Board met as an Agenda Committee to review items for the upcoming January 10, 2022, meeting. No formal votes or decisions were made; the session was limited to discussion of draft agenda items, including commencement ceremonies, school calendars, student progression plan modifications, and various contracts. The meeting adjourned without public comment.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during this agenda review meeting

School Board

This meeting agenda is minimal and contains only one discussion item regarding ethics training. No other business or specific details are listed for this workshop.

• Ethics training

The Duval County School Board convened a workshop on December 9, 2021, solely for ethics training. Members reviewed topics including public records, gifts, procurement, and conflicts of interest. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 12:50 p.m.

• No formal decisions or votes were taken during the workshop

School Board

This is a special board meeting for Duval County Public Schools. The agenda consists of procedural items and a session for discussing litigation in a closed session.

• Litigation shade session

The Duval County School Board met in a special litigation shade meeting on December 7, 2021, to discuss three pending lawsuits. The board approved the agenda, heard no public comment, and then entered a closed attorney-client session for about one hour. After reconvening, the board adjourned unanimously with no substantive decisions made in open session.

• Approved the December 7, 2021 agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:37 p.m. (7-0)

School Board

The Duval County School Board will hold public hearings and votes on the 2021-2022 five-year district facilities work plan and revisions to board policies. The agenda also includes approvals for teacher salary provisions and various service contracts. Additionally, the board will consider declaring Brentwood Elementary No. 15 as surplus property.

• Public hearing and vote on the 2021-2022 five-year district facilities work plan
• Approval of salary provisions for DTU teacher, UOPD, and paraprofessional contracts
• Declaration of Brentwood Elementary No. 15 as surplus property
• Revisions to Board Policies Chapters 5, 7, and 8
• Agreement for services with Elevate K-12

The Duval County School Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, the 2021-2022 Five-Year District Facilities Work Plan, and revisions to several board policies, including Policy 5.64 on communicable diseases. The board also approved salary provisions for teacher, office personnel, and paraprofessional contracts, and declared Brentwood Elementary as surplus property.

• Approved consent agenda including salary provisions for DTU, UOPD, and paraprofessional contracts (7-0)
• Adopted 2021-2022 Five-Year District Facilities Work Plan (7-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policy 7.70 Purchasing (7-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policies 8.12 School Police and 8.42 General Food Service Requirements (7-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policy 5.64 Control of Communicable Diseases (7-0)
• Declared Brentwood Elementary No. 15 as surplus property (consent agenda)
• Approved charter school name changes for San Jose Technical High School and Jacksonville Classical Academy (consent agenda)
• Approved employee suspension without pay for Kirk Esler (consent agenda)

School Board

This special meeting includes discussions regarding travel for board members and the superintendent. The board will also discuss a partial waiver of Board Policy 3.27 concerning emergencies.

• Board member travel discussion
• Superintendent travel discussion
• Partial waiver of Board Policy 3.27 (Emergencies)

The Duval County School Board approved a partial waiver of Board Policy 3.27 to prevent the expiration of the current facial covering requirement for students, unless the Board acts otherwise. The board also approved travel for Board Member Hershey and Superintendent Greene to conferences. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved the November 17, 2021 agenda as submitted (6-0).
• Approved Board Member Hershey's travel to the FSBA conference in Tampa, Nov 30-Dec 3, 2021 (6-0).
• Approved Superintendent Greene's travel to the FSBA/FADSS conference in Tampa Bay, Dec 1-2, 2021 (6-0).
• Approved a partial waiver of Board Policy 3.27 to keep the student mask requirement in effect (7-0).
• Discussed pending litigation and scheduled a shade meeting for Dec 7, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

School Board

The Policy Handbook Review Committee is meeting to discuss several board policies. These discussions include updates to policies regarding committees, parents' rights, and disease control protocols.

• Board Policy 2.38, Audit Advisory Committee (New)
• Board Policy 5.09, Parents' Bill of Rights (New)
• Board Policy 5.64, Control of Communicable Diseases during an Epidemic or Pandemic
• Board Policy 5.65, Control of Communicable Diseases—Bloodborne Pathogens (New)
• Board Policy 8.12, School Police

The Policy Handbook Review Committee met and discussed proposed changes to several board policies, including Board Policy 2.35 (Board Committees), 2.38 (Audit Advisory Committee - new), 5.09 (Parents' Bill of Rights - new), 5.64 (Control of Communicable Diseases), 5.65 (Bloodborne Pathogens - new), 7.70 (Purchasing), 8.12 (School Police), and 8.42 (General Food Service Requirements). No formal votes were taken; the committee discussed the policies and suggested revisions, such as adding an Evaluation Committee to Policy 2.35 and changing wording in Policy 5.09. It was suggested to bring Policy 2.38 back for further consideration.

• Discussed changes to Board Policy 2.35, including adding an Evaluation Committee and clarifying committee roles.
• Discussed new Board Policy 2.38 (Audit Advisory Committee); suggested bringing it back for further review.
• Discussed new Board Policy 5.09 (Parents' Bill of Rights); suggested changing 'withdraw' to 'exempt'.
• Discussed changes to Board Policy 5.64 (Communicable Diseases), including removing HIV and considering 'endemic'.
• Discussed new Board Policy 5.65 (Bloodborne Pathogens) as covered under 5.64.
• Discussed changes to Board Policy 7.70 (Purchasing).
• Discussed changes to Board Policy 8.12 (School Police), including staffing priorities.
• Discussed changes to Board Policy 8.42 (General Food Service Requirements).

School Board

This meeting consists of procedural items. The board will review the draft agenda for the December 7, 2021 committee meeting.

• Review of the draft agenda for December 7, 2021

The Duval County School Board held a committee meeting to review the draft agenda for its December 7, 2021 meeting. No formal votes were taken; the board discussed several upcoming items, including GEAR UP agreements, a Read USA tutoring agreement, an Elevate K-12 contract for virtual math teachers, and salary provisions for teacher and office personnel contracts. The meeting was recessed and reconvened, then adjourned without any final decisions.

• No formal decisions made; agenda items discussed only
• Reviewed draft agenda for December 7, 2021 meeting
• Discussed GEAR UP agreements for SY2021-SY2028
• Discussed agreement with Read USA, Inc. for high school tutoring
• Discussed Elevate K-12 contract for virtual math teachers
• Discussed DTU salary provisions for teacher contract
• Discussed UOPD salary provisions for office personnel contract
• Discussed declaring Brentwood Elementary No. 15 as surplus property

School Board

The Duval County School Board is holding a workshop to discuss administrative procedures for managing communicable diseases during epidemics or pandemics. The agenda also includes a construction update for Rutledge Pearson Elementary School.

• Procedures for controlling communicable diseases during an epidemic or pandemic
• Construction update for Rutledge Pearson Elementary School

The Duval County School Board held a workshop, not a voting meeting, to discuss administrative procedures for controlling communicable diseases during epidemics or pandemics. The board approved no additional X's for the moderate measure in the procedures matrix. They also reviewed a master facilities/construction update for Rutledge Pearson Elementary School, discussing budget increases due to rising material costs and project timeline challenges. No formal votes were taken on these items, and the only vote was to adjourn, which passed 7-0.

• Approved no additional X's for the moderate measure in the communicable disease procedures (workshop discussion)
• Discussed administrative procedures for communicable disease control, including CDC/DOH guidance and mitigation measures
• Reviewed Rutledge Pearson Elementary School construction update, including budget increase request and cost factors
• Noted payroll department has 50% vacancies, down to 4 employees from 8
• Adjourned meeting at 1:00 p.m. (7-0)

School Board

The Duval County School Board is conducting its annual organizational meeting. The agenda includes the election of a chairman and vice-chairman, as well as establishing the schedule for regular meetings.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice-Chairman
• Oath of Office
• Establishment of regular meeting schedule

The Duval County School Board held its annual organizational meeting, electing Darryl Willie as chairman and Dr. Kelly Coker as vice-chairman, both by unanimous 6-0 votes. The board also approved the meeting agenda and established the schedule for regular board meetings for 2022, including four Monday exceptions. The meeting adjourned at 5:32 p.m.

• Approved November 16, 2021 agenda (6-0)
• Elected Darryl Willie as Chairman for 2021-2022 (6-0)
• Elected Dr. Kelly Coker as Vice-Chairman for 2021-2022 (6-0)
• Established regular board meeting schedule for 2022, with four Monday exceptions (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:32 p.m. (6-0)

School Board

This special meeting of the Duval County School Board Leasing Corporation focuses on administrative tasks. The board will approve the agenda and elect officers for the corporation.

• Election of officers for the Duval County School Board Leasing Corporation

The Duval County School Board held a special meeting of the Leasing Corporation and approved the agenda as submitted. The board elected officers for the Leasing Corporation for the term through November 2022, with the same officers as the School Board. The meeting adjourned after no public comment. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved November 16, 2021 agenda (6-0)
• Elected Leasing Corporation officers for term through November 2022 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:41 p.m. (6-0)

School Board

This special board meeting is dedicated to student expulsion hearings under Alternative Education - Behavioral Support. The agenda includes reviews for two specific cases.

• Expulsion hearing Office #2122-002
• Expulsion hearing Office #2122-005

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board is holding a workshop to discuss several administrative matters. Discussion items include board reorganization, staff, and the relocation of administrative offices.

• Board reorganization
• Superintendent evaluation
• Relocation of administrative offices
• Student progress monitoring (PMA 1 and 4-step process)

The Duval County School Board held a workshop and made two key decisions: selecting Dr. Kelly Coker as Vice-Chairman and calculating Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene's evaluation as 37.9, rated highly effective. The board also reached consensus to offer the Administrative Assistant to the Board position to candidate Ricks-Henley, with permission to offer the position to the second candidate if Ricks-Henley declines. Discussions were held on relocating administrative offices and student progress monitoring, but no formal votes were taken on those items.

• Selected Dr. Kelly Coker as Vice-Chairman
• Calculated Superintendent evaluation at 37.9, rated highly effective
• Consensus to offer Administrative Assistant position to Ricks-Henley
• Authorized offering position to second candidate if Ricks-Henley declines

School Board

This special committee meeting is scheduled for November 8, 2021. The agenda consists of a single discussion item regarding the Audit Advisory Committee policy.

• Audit Advisory Committee policy discussion

The Duval County School Board held a special committee meeting to discuss revisions to Board Policies 2.35 and 2.38 regarding the Audit Advisory Committee and Audit Selection Committee. No formal decisions or votes were made; the board agreed to hold an additional meeting to finalize responsibilities, duties, and committee membership before making recommendations.

• Discussed revisions to Board Policy 2.35 on Board Committees
• Discussed revisions to Board Policy 2.38 on Audit Advisory Committee
• Agreed to hold an additional meeting to finalize committee responsibilities and membership

School Board

The Board Member Meeting includes a discussion regarding a campaign to protect student enrollment at Henry Kite, Rutledge Pearson, and Arlington Elementary Schools. The agenda also covers recommended protocols for the sale or demolition of school sites.

• Campaign to protect student enrollment at Henry Kite, Rutledge Pearson, and Arlington Elementary Schools
• Recommended protocols prior to the sale or demolition of a school site

The Duval County School Board held a discussion-only meeting focused on the impact of the new IDEA Charter School on enrollment at Henry Kite, Rutledge Pearson, and Arlington Elementary Schools. Members discussed targeted advertising, community outreach, and improving customer service to retain students, but no formal decisions or votes were taken. The board also discussed recommended protocols for school closures and sales, but no policy changes were adopted.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting
• Discussed targeted campaigns to counter charter school recruitment
• Discussed improving enrollment processes with OneView enhancements
• Discussed reviewing board policy for school closure protocols

School Board

The School Board will hold public hearings and votes regarding student attendance area boundary changes for several schools. The agenda also includes a memorandum of understanding with Duval Teachers United for a one-time bonus for instructional personnel. Additionally, the board will consider budget resolutions and school relocation plans.

• Boundary changes for Westview K-8, Enterprise Learning Academy, and Charger Academy
• Relocation of Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary to Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
• One-time bonus memorandum of understanding with Duval Teachers United
• Amendment to Curriculum Associates agreement for i-Ready programs
• Revisions to Board Policies Chapter 8 and Chapter 9

The Duval County School Board approved several school boundary changes and a temporary school relocation, all by 7-0 votes. The board also adopted revisions to board policies and approved a consent agenda. Board member travel to an NSBA conference was approved 6-1, with one member voting no.

• Approved boundary changes for Westview K-8, Enterprise Learning Academy, and Charger Academy (7-0)
• Approved temporary co-location of Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary with Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary and boundary consolidation for 2023-2024 (7-0)
• Approved boundary modification for Beauclerc and Greenfield Elementary Schools (7-0)
• Adopted revisions to Chapter 8 board policies (7-0)
• Adopted revisions to Chapter 9 board policies (7-0)
• Approved board member travel to NSBA conference (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from prior meetings (7-0)

School Board

This special committee meeting includes a discussion regarding the Audit Advisory Committee Policy.

• Audit Advisory Committee Policy

The Duval County School Board held a special committee meeting to discuss the Audit Advisory Committee (AAC) policy, but no formal decisions were made. Board members debated the committee's role, composition, and relationship to the Audit Selection Committee, and directed staff to draft a revised policy by November 5, 2021.

• Directed staff to create a clean draft of Audit Advisory Committee responsibilities by November 5, 2021
• No formal votes or approvals taken during the meeting

School Board

The Duval County School Board is meeting to hold a public hearing and vote on proposed revisions to Board Policy 5.64 regarding students with HIV, AIDS, or other communicable diseases. The board will also consider a motion to rescind recommended revisions to this policy from October 19, 2021.

• Public hearing and vote on proposed revisions to Board Policy 5.64 (Students with HIV, AIDS, or other communicable diseases)
• Motion to rescind the board's approval of recommended revisions to Policy 5.64 from October 19, 2021

The Duval County School Board voted 7-0 to rescind its October 19, 2021 approval of revisions to Policy 5.64 (Students with HIV, AIDS, or Other Communicable Diseases), then held a public hearing and voted 5-2 to approve revised Policy 5.64. The board also approved the meeting agenda with the rescission item added. Public comments included concerns about mask mandates, policy details, and parental rights.

• Approved agenda with added item to rescind Policy 5.64 revisions (7-0)
• Rescinded October 19, 2021 approval of Policy 5.64 revisions (7-0)
• Approved revised Policy 5.64 after public hearing (5-2)

School Board

The School Board will discuss memorandums of understanding with several unions, including LIUNA, FOP, IBEW, AFSCME, and DTU. The meeting also includes discussion regarding vaccine incentives for administrative and non-union exempt personnel. Additionally, the board will review proposed revisions to policy 5.64 concerning students with communicable diseases.

• Memorandums of Understanding with LIUNA, FOP, IBEW, AFSCME, and DTU
• Vaccine incentives for administrative and non-union exempt personnel
• Proposed revisions to Board Policy 5.64 regarding students with HIV, AIDS, or other communicable diseases

The Duval County School Board approved MOUs with multiple unions and a plan for COVID-19 leave and vaccine incentives, including a $200 payment for vaccinated employees and up to 24 hours of paid leave for those testing positive. The board also adopted revisions to Policy 5.64 on students with communicable diseases, with a 5-2 vote, after striking PTA from the policy.

• Approved MOUs with LIUNA, FOP, IBEW, AFSCME, DTU for COVID-19 leave and vaccine incentives (7-0)
• Approved $200 vaccine incentive for fully vaccinated employees or those with accommodations by Jan 31, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved up to 24 hours Emergency Paid COVID-19 Leave for full-time employees testing positive (7-0)
• Approved additional 40 hours of COVID-19 Incentive Leave for vaccinated employees (7-0)
• Approved mask requirement for 2021-2022 school year with superintendent discretion (7-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policy 5.64 on students with HIV/AIDS or communicable diseases (5-2)
• Struck PTA from Policy 5.64, leaving DCCPTA (5-2)

School Board

This meeting contains only procedural items. The committee will review the draft agenda for the November 2, 2021, meeting.

• Review of November 2, 2021, draft agenda

The Duval County School Board held a committee meeting to discuss agenda items for the upcoming November 2, 2021 meeting. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the only vote was to adjourn the meeting. Discussions included boundary changes for several schools, AP exam fees, a teacher bonus MOU, and legal services.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

School Board

This workshop meeting includes discussions regarding school safety requirements and board office staff. The agenda is limited to these two items for discussion.

• school safety requirements
• board office staff

The Duval County School Board held a workshop to discuss school safety staffing, including a recommendation to contract with a security company for the Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program, continue recruiting School Safety Officers and Assistants, and negotiate with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. No formal votes were taken. The board also agreed to interview five candidates for a Board Office Staff position and, after discovering a procedural error, planned to schedule a special meeting within 48 hours to revote on Policy 5.64.

• Agreed to interview 5 candidates for Board Office Staff position
• Planned to schedule special meeting within 48 hours to revote on Policy 5.64
• Discussed recommendation to contract security company for Guardian Program (no vote)

School Board

This special committee meeting includes a discussion regarding the Audit Committee policy. No other specific items are listed on the agenda.

• Audit Committee policy

The Duval County School Board held a special committee meeting to discuss the creation of an Audit Advisory Committee (AAC) policy, reviewing drafts from other counties and the duties of the committee. No formal decisions or votes were made; the executive director will create a new draft for future consideration.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting
• Discussed draft AAC charter and policy options
• Agreed to create a new draft policy for the AAC

School Board

This special board meeting is dedicated to student expulsion hearings within the Alternative Education - Behavioral Support division. The board will review two specific office cases.

• Expulsion hearing for Case #2122-001
• Expulsion hearing for Case #2122-003

School Board

This meeting is a board workshop intended for discussion. The agenda includes reviews of instruction, legislative platforms, and governance. No specific decisions or actions are listed in the provided text.

• Instructional Review
• Legislative Platform
• Governance

The Duval County School Board held a workshop to review its legislative platform, discussing virtual education funding, teacher salaries, and accountability. No formal votes were taken on these items, but the board agreed to request a baseline year for the new F.A.S.T. assessment and reordered platform topics. The board also decided to discuss the Communicable Diseases Policy at a later meeting.

• Approved Board Member Coker's participation via telephone (6-0)
• Agreed to request a baseline year for the new F.A.S.T. assessment
• Reordered legislative platform topics: skilled workforce, virtual education funding, accountability, and FSBA-tailored item
• Decided to discuss Communicable Diseases Policy on October 19, 2021
• Assigned evaluation committee meeting scheduling to Board Member Joyce and Pearson

School Board

The Auditor Selection Committee met to discuss the Internal Board Audit Annual Report. No other agenda items were listed for this meeting.

• Internal Board Audit Annual Report

The Duval County School Board's Auditor Selection Committee met and received the Internal Board Audit Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021. The board discussed the state Auditor General's FEFP audit, including a transportation finding and a possible appeal, and the progress of a Request for Proposal for sales tax fund oversight. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• Received Internal Board Audit Annual Report FY2021
• Discussed appealing FEFP transportation finding
• Discussed RFP for sales tax fund oversight, to be brought to Board in February

School Board

The Special Committee will discuss a draft policy regarding communicable diseases. No other items are listed for this meeting.

• Draft policy on communicable diseases

The Duval County School Board held a special committee meeting to discuss a draft communicable diseases policy, but took no formal action. Board members debated policy scope, including HIV and bloodborne pathogens, and whether the Superintendent should have authority to make decisions without Board approval. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

School Board

The Duval County School Board is holding a workshop to discuss facial covering policies. The discussion includes reviewing suspension criteria for the facial covering emergency rule and how these coverings relate to the existing dress code.

• Suspension criteria of facial covering emergency rule
• Dress code as it pertains to facial coverings

The Duval County School Board held a workshop on October 11, 2021, to discuss suspension criteria for the facial covering emergency rule. The Office of General Counsel advised the Board to delay or limit public discussion of the mask mandate due to pending litigation, and the Board heeded this advice, with no substantive decisions made. The second agenda item, dress code as it pertains to facial coverings, was not discussed due to the same legal advice. The meeting adjourned with a motion that passed 5-2.

• Delayed discussion on facial covering suspension criteria due to pending litigation (no vote)
• No discussion on dress code as it pertains to facial coverings due to advice of counsel
• Adjourned meeting at 1:37 P.M. (5-2)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting to discuss policies regarding facial coverings. The discussion includes the suspension criteria for the facial covering emergency rule and how the dress code applies to facial coverings.

• Suspension criteria of facial covering emergency rule
• Dress code as it pertains to facial coverings

The Duval County School Board held a special meeting on October 11, 2021, but took no substantive action. Due to pending lawsuits, the board limited the meeting to public comment only and did not discuss the agenda items on suspension criteria for the facial covering emergency rule or dress code as it pertains to facial coverings. The only formal action was adjourning the meeting at 3:05 p.m., which passed 5-7.

• Adjourned the meeting at 3:05 p.m. (5-7)

School Board

The board will hold public hearings and votes on revisions to multiple chapters of the board policies. The meeting also includes discussions regarding union memorandums of understanding and vaccine incentives. Additionally, the board will consider approvals for school improvement plans and various service contracts.

• Public hearings and votes on Board Policy revisions (Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8)
• Memorandums of understanding with unions including DTU and AFSCME
• Approval of 2021-2022 school-wide improvement plans
• Resolution regarding Hilltop Village Apartment Complex
• Plumbing trade service contract award (DCPS ITB-008-22/JR)

The Duval County School Board voted 3-3 to reject a proposal that would have provided $200 incentives and additional leave for vaccinated employees, while also requiring masks for all staff and students. The board also approved several policy revisions, including changes to curriculum, discipline, and safety policies, and approved the consent agenda with a 5-1 vote.

• Rejected the COVID-19 vaccine incentive and mask mandate proposal (failed 3-3).
• Approved the consent agenda, including school improvement plans and various contracts (passed 5-1).
• Adopted revisions to Chapter 6 policies on law violations, resignations, and professional ethics (passed 6-0).
• Adopted revisions to Chapter 3 policy on moment of silence (passed 6-0).
• Adopted revisions to Chapter 4 policies on curriculum, postschool services, and instructional materials (passed 4-2).
• Adopted revisions to Chapter 5 policies on zero tolerance and restraint/seclusion (passed 6-0).
• Adopted revisions to Chapter 8 policies on school safety, disaster preparedness, and threat assessment (passed 6-0).
• Adopted revisions to Chapter 2 policy on internal board auditor evaluation (passed 6-0).

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools School Board will discuss Department of Health Rule 64DER21-15 and a September 23 letter from Commissioner Corcoran. The board will also consider moving forward with a rule challenge.

• Discussion of Department of Health Rule 64DER21-15
• Response to September 23 letter from Commissioner Corcoran
• Exploration of a rule challenge

The Duval County School Board held an emergency meeting to discuss the Florida Department of Health's new emergency rule (64DER21-15) regarding mask mandates and COVID-19 protocols. After extensive public comment and discussion, the board voted 4-3 to authorize the Office of General Counsel to explore and/or move forward with litigation challenging the rule. The board also approved the meeting agenda and adjourned, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved September 28, 2021 agenda (7-0)
• Authorized Office of General Counsel to explore/move forward with litigation challenging DOH rule 64DER21-15 (4-3)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:43 p.m. (7-0)

School Board

This board workshop contains only one item for discussion. The board will discuss the legislative platform.

• Legislative platform discussion

The Duval County School Board held a workshop to discuss the Florida School Boards Association's 2022 proposed legislative platform. Board members reviewed potential items, including mental health, accountability, funding, and workforce issues, and identified priorities such as B.E.S.T. accountability, ESSER funding, workforce funding, TSIA, and retaining high-quality staff. No formal decisions were made; the board scheduled a follow-up discussion for October 19, 2021, and the meeting adjourned with a procedural motion passed 3-0.

• Adjourned meeting (3-0)
• Scheduled October 19, 2021, to discuss draft platform items

School Board

The Policy Handbook Review Committee is meeting to review several school board policies. The agenda includes discussions on background screening, mental health assessments, and communicable diseases.

• Board Policy 8.22: Involuntary Mental Health Assessment of Minors
• Board Policy 9.65: Background Screening for Contractors
• Board Policy 5.64: Communicable Diseases
• Board Policy 9.66: Sales Surtax Oversight Committee
• Board Policy 2.37: Internal Board Auditor Evaluation

The Duval County School Board's Policy Handbook Review Committee met to discuss several policies, including internal auditor evaluation, mental health assessments, consolidation impact, and communicable diseases. No formal decisions were made; the only vote was a procedural motion to approve the meeting minutes, which passed 5-0. Policy 5.64 on communicable diseases was returned to the subcommittee for further review before the board considers it on October 19, 2021.

• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
• Returned Policy 5.64 (Communicable Diseases) to subcommittee for further input
• Scheduled board review of Policy 5.64 for October 19, 2021 special meeting

School Board

This meeting is a board workshop to discuss the strategic plan and board staff. The agenda contains only these two high-level discussion items.

• Strategic Plan
• Board Staff

The Duval County School Board held a workshop and made one substantive decision: to return the Board Office to its original staffing model with three administrative assistants, after one candidate declined a supervisor role. The board directed staff to re-advertise for the third position. All other items were informational updates or discussions, including the strategic plan, principal hiring, and a proposed executive session on teacher salaries.

• Approved returning Board Office to original model with 3 administrative assistants (unanimous)
• Directed staff to re-advertise for the third administrative assistant position

School Board

This meeting consists of procedural items and a review of the draft agenda for October 5, 2021. No substantive business or decisions were listed on this agenda.

• Review of the October 5, 2021, draft agenda

The Duval County School Board held a committee meeting to review the draft agenda for the October 5, 2021 meeting. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was for discussion only. Key topics included school improvement plans, the SAC handbook, a resolution on Hilltop Village, an Imagine Learning agreement, and several contracts.

• No formal decisions made; agenda review only
• Discussed approval of 2021-2022 school-wide improvement plans
• Discussed approval of 2021-2022 School Advisory Council handbook
• Discussed resolution regarding Hilltop Village Apartment Complex
• Discussed approval of 2021-2022 agreement with Imagine Learning
• Discussed lease agreement with Boys and Girls Club for kitchen at West Jacksonville Elementary
• Discussed Castaldi analysis for three elementary schools
• Discussed digital media services contract

School Board

The Duval County School Board is holding a workshop to discuss several topics. The agenda includes academic updates, supports for struggling students, and redistricting. Specific details regarding these items are not provided in the agenda text.

• Academic update
• Supports for struggling students
• Redistricting
• Board staffing
• Governance

The Duval County School Board held a workshop with no formal votes. They discussed academic updates, including tutoring and SAT/ACT prep, redistricting updates, and options for filling a vacant Board Office Supervisor position, with most members favoring hiring from the existing candidate list. The meeting was adjourned at 12:56 p.m.

• Discussed academic supports for struggling students, including strategic tutoring and SAT/ACT prep via Mastery Prep.
• Discussed redistricting process updates from Vice Chairman Willie and Board Member Coker.
• Discussed filling the vacant Board Office Supervisor position, with most members preferring to hire from the existing list.
• Discussed governance topics, including FSBA platform items and student input.
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:56 p.m.

School Board

This subcommittee meeting for Duval County Public Schools includes one item for discussion. The committee will review the draft Auditor Evaluation Policy 2.37.

• Draft Auditor Evaluation Policy 2.37

The Duval County School Board held a subcommittee meeting to discuss a draft policy (2.37) for evaluating the Internal Board Auditor. No formal decisions were made; the discussion covered the evaluation process, growth plans, and non-reappointment procedures. A revised draft will be presented at the October meeting.

• No formal decisions made; discussion only on draft policy 2.37
• Revised draft of policy 2.37 to be shared at October meeting

School Board

The special committee meeting will discuss a draft policy on communicable diseases. No other items are listed for discussion in this meeting.

• Draft policy on communicable diseases

The Duval County School Board held a special meeting to discuss a draft communicable disease policy, including face coverings and COVID-19 protocols. No formal decisions were made; the board agreed to hold another meeting on October 19, 2021, to complete a draft before the October 22 meeting. The meeting adjourned at 10:39 a.m.

• Agreed to hold another meeting on October 19, 2021, to complete a draft policy.
• Discussed incorporating elements from other counties' mask and disease policies.
• Reviewed current DCPS policy 5.64 and considered changing its title to include face coverings.
• Discussed forming an advisory team with principals and a medical panel.
• Agreed to have the draft policy reviewed by the Director of Nursing, Ms. Trisotto.
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:39 a.m. with all members voting aye.

School Board

The Duval County School Board is holding public hearings regarding the 2021-2022 final proposed millage rates and final budget. The meeting includes reviews of required local effort, discretionary operating, and capital outlay funds.

• Public hearing on 2021-2022 final proposed millage rates and budget for required local effort
• Public hearing on 2021-2022 final proposed millage rates and budget for discretionary operating
• Public hearing on 2021-2022 final proposed millage rates and budget for capital outlay
• Public hearing on 2021-2022 final budget

The Duval County School Board held a special meeting and unanimously approved the 2021-2022 final millage rates and final budget. This included adopting the Required Local Effort Millage Levy of 3.5600, a Discretionary Operating Millage Levy of 0.7480, and a Capital Outlay Millage Levy of 1.5000. The board also approved the total final budget of $2,119,543,950 for the fiscal year.

• Approved the September 7, 2021 agenda as submitted (7-0).
• Adopted the 2021-2022 Required Local Effort Millage Levy of 3.5600, raising $291,181,135 (7-0).
• Adopted the 2021-2022 Basic Discretionary Operating Millage Levy of 0.7480, raising $61,180,755 (7-0).
• Adopted the 2021-2022 Capital Outlay Millage Levy of 1.5000, raising $122,688,681 (7-0).
• Adopted the final 2021-2022 budget totaling $2,119,543,950 (7-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:27 p.m. (7-0).

School Board

The board will hold public hearings and votes regarding revisions to Chapter 6 and Chapter 8 board policies. The meeting also includes the adoption of final budget resolutions for 2020-2021 and the Mental Health Allocation Plan. Additionally, the agenda covers construction management selection for New Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School.

• Public hearing and vote on revisions to Chapter 6 and Chapter 8 board policies
• Adoption of final budget resolutions 2020-2021
• Selection of construction management firm for New Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School
• Approval of the Mental Health Allocation Plan
• Contract amendment with ESS Southeast, LLC for substitute teaching services

The Duval County School Board approved criteria to automatically suspend its emergency mask mandate rule during the 90-day period it is in effect, based on consultation with the Florida Department of Health-Duval and local medical officials. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included the final budget resolutions for 2020-2021, the annual financial report, and the five-year capital plan, among other items. Two policy revisions were adopted: Policy 6.83 (Employee Conduct) and Policy 8.59 (Naming or Renaming Schools). All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved criteria to suspend emergency mask rule (7-0)
• Adopted Policy 6.83 Employee Conduct (7-0)
• Adopted Policy 8.59 Naming or Renaming Schools (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including final budget resolutions and annual financial report (7-0)
• Approved board member travel for conferences (7-0)
• Approved superintendent travel to FADSS conference (7-0)

School Board

The Policy Handbook Review Committee is meeting to discuss a series of board policies. Topics include curriculum, student safety, and professional ethics.

• Board Policy 3.61, Moment of Silence
• Board Policy 4.10, The Curriculum
• Board Policy 5.28, Zero Tolerance for School Related Crimes
• Board Policy 8.59, Naming or Renaming Schools
• Board Policy 8.21, Threat Assessment Teams

The Duval County School Board's Policy Handbook Review Committee met to review multiple board policies, including moment of silence, curriculum, and school safety. The committee decided to revisit Board Policy 6.75 on resignations after discussion, and discussed a draft of Board Policy 2.36 on meeting protocol. No formal votes were taken on policy changes; the meeting was adjourned at 12:10 p.m.

• Reviewed Board Policy 3.61 on moment of silence, with discussion on implementation in schools.
• Reviewed Board Policy 4.10 on curriculum, including parent access to instructional materials.
• Reviewed Board Policy 4.121 on postschool services for students with disabilities, with no impact on graduation rate.
• Reviewed Board Policy 4.20 on instructional materials selection, with public notice required by March 1st.
• Reviewed Board Policy 5.28 on zero tolerance for school-related crimes, with no questions.
• Reviewed Board Policy 5.61 on restraint and seclusion, with discussion on training and reporting.
• Reviewed Board Policy 6.75 on resignations, and decided to revisit the policy.
• Reviewed Board Policy 8.09 on school safety monitoring, with discussion on charter school compliance.

School Board

The Duval County School Board is holding an emergency meeting to discuss COVID-19 mitigation measures. The agenda includes a motion to adopt an emergency rule requiring masks and amendments to the Code of Student Conduct regarding face masks.

• Enacting an emergency rule requiring masks
• Amending the Code of Student Conduct regarding face masks

The Duval County School Board held an emergency meeting on August 23, 2021, and voted 5-2 to invoke emergency rule-making authority to enact a rule requiring masks in schools, overriding the previous 'strongly recommended with opt-out' policy. The board also adopted the emergency rule as amended and amended the Student Code of Conduct to align with the mask requirement, both by 5-2 votes. The meeting included extensive public comment and expert testimony on COVID-19 mitigation.

• Invoked emergency rule-making authority to enact mask mandate (5-2)
• Adopted emergency rule of the School Board of Duval County as amended (5-2)
• Amended Student Code of Conduct to add mask requirement with opt-out language (5-2)

School Board

The Duval County School Board is holding a workshop to discuss several key areas. Discussion topics include the budget, master facility plan update, safety and security, and governance.

• Budget discussion
• Master Facility Plan Update
• Safety and Security
• Governance

The Duval County School Board held a workshop on August 17, 2021, with no formal votes or decisions. Presentations covered the 2021-2022 budget, including a $27,970,872 state emergency funding adjustment, a master facility plan update, and safety and security measures. Board members also discussed governance items, including a possible revisit of the face mask policy, but no action was taken.

• No formal votes or decisions were made during the workshop
• Discussed 2021-2022 budget, including $27,970,872 emergency funding adjustment
• Reviewed master facility plan update, including design re-use and community engagement
• Heard safety and security update on school police, guardians, and Raptor system
• Discussed governance items, including board assistant interviews and mask policy revisit

School Board

This meeting consists of procedural items. The board will review the draft agenda for the September 7, 2021, committee meeting.

• Review of draft agenda for September 7, 2021

The Duval County School Board held a committee meeting to review agenda items for the September 7, 2021 board meeting, including the Mental Health Allocation Plan, Jacksonville Teacher Residency, sign language interpreting services, a contract amendment with ESS Southeast for substitute teaching, and the adoption of the final budget resolutions. No formal votes were taken; items were discussed and will be brought to the full board for action. Public comment included speakers in favor of a mask mandate.

• Reviewed draft agenda for September 7, 2021 (no vote)
• Discussed Mental Health Allocation Plan (no vote)
• Discussed Jacksonville Teacher Residency program (no vote)
• Discussed sign language interpreting services contracts (no vote)
• Discussed contract amendment with ESS Southeast for substitute teaching (no vote)
• Discussed adoption of final budget resolutions 2020-2021 (no vote)
• Discussed five-year capital plan, audit report, technology plan, copier contract, new school construction, and UChicago survey (no vote)

School Board

The Auditor Selection Committee is meeting to discuss several auditing matters. The agenda includes reviewing a summary audit report for September 2021 and the internal auditing plan for 2021-2022.

• Summary Audit Report – September 2021
• 2021–2022 Audit Plan – Internal Auditing
• Internal Board Audit Annual Report FY 2021

The Duval County School Board's Auditor Selection Committee discussed creating an Audit Advisory Committee and agreed to draft a charter and policy for it. The committee also reviewed the summary audit report and the 2021-2022 audit plan, with a board member requesting non-compliant schools and prior reports. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Supported drafting a charter and policy for the Audit Advisory Committee
• Discussed Summary Audit Report - September 2021 and 2021-2022 Audit Plan
• Board Member Joyce requested non-compliant schools list and prior audit report

School Board

This Board Workshop includes discussions regarding the relocation of administrative offices. The board will also review plans for technology and mental health support, as well as governance.

• Relocation of Administrative Offices
• Technology Plan
• Mental Health Plan/Support
• Governance

The Duval County School Board held a workshop to discuss relocating its administrative offices from 1701 Prudential Drive, reviewing options like building, leasing, or moving to another district-owned site. No formal decisions were made; the board discussed next steps, including a possible funding resolution for the September agenda. The board also reviewed the 2021-22 technology plan and the Mental Health Assistance Allocation plan, but took no votes on these items.

• Discussed administrative office relocation options, no vote taken
• Reviewed 2021-22 technology plan, no vote taken
• Reviewed Mental Health Assistance Allocation plan, no vote taken
• Discussed governance items including board admin assistant timeline and policy training, no vote taken

School Board

The subcommittee will discuss a newly proposed policy for evaluating the internal board auditor. The meeting also includes consideration of possible changes to the auditor selection committee policy.

• Newly proposed internal board auditor evaluation policy
• Possible auditor selection committee policy changes

The Duval County School Board subcommittee discussed a newly proposed Internal Board Auditor Evaluation Policy (2.37) but took no formal action. They considered changes to the evaluation process, including who sets performance targets and the timing of self-appraisals. The item on possible auditor selection committee policy changes was not discussed. The meeting was procedural, with no decisions made.

• Discussed proposed Internal Board Auditor Evaluation Policy 2.37 (no vote)
• Suggested change: Evaluation Subcommittee to set performance targets (no vote)
• Determined policy can be reviewed bi-annually (no vote)
• Advised IBA to submit self-appraisal 30 days before formal evaluation (no vote)
• Agenda item on auditor selection committee policy changes not discussed

School Board

The Duval County School Board is reviewing various academic agreements and charter school contracts. The meeting also includes a public hearing on student conduct revisions and updates on school facility maintenance.

• Public hearing and vote on 2021-2022 Code of Student Conduct revisions
• Charter school contracts for Jacksonville Classical Academy East, Inc. and Global Outreach Charter Academy, Inc.
• Roof replacements at West Riverside, Dinsmore, and Stonewall Jackson Elementary schools
• Easements for the King Street Bridge replacement project
• Settlement claim regarding Amy Donofrio

The Duval County School Board voted 5-2 to amend the 2021-2022 Code of Student Conduct to require masks for students unless parents complete an opt-out procedure, overriding the superintendent's original recommendation of 'strongly encouraged.' The board also approved a settlement in the Donofrio lawsuit (6-1) and passed the consent agenda (7-0).

• Amended Code of Student Conduct to require masks with opt-out (5-2)
• Approved amended Code of Student Conduct as revised (5-2)
• Approved settlement in Donofrio v. DCPS (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved agenda with amendments (7-0)
• Approved minutes of prior meetings (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

School Board

The agenda lists discussions regarding the strategic plan and governance. No specific details or proposed actions are provided in this document.

• Strategic Plan discussion
• Governance discussion

The Duval County School Board held a workshop on July 28, 2021, to review the district's Strategic Plan and Keystone Projects, including literacy, workforce readiness, career and technical programs, and instructional technology. No formal votes were taken on these items. The board also discussed COVID-19 protocols, confirming that masks remain optional for the upcoming school year, with no vote to change that policy. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous 7-0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:35 p.m. (7-0)
• Reviewed Strategic Plan and Keystone Projects (no vote)
• Discussed COVID-19 protocols; masks remain optional (no vote)

School Board

The Duval County School Board is conducting public hearings regarding the proposed 2021-2022 budget and millage rates. These sessions cover various components including capital outlay, discretionary operating funds, and required local effort.

• Public hearing for 2021-2022 tentative millage rates and budget (Required Local Effort)
• Public hearing for 2021-2022 tentative millage rates and budget (Discretionary Operating)
• Public hearing for 2021-2022 tentative millage rates and budget (Capital Outlay)
• Public hearing regarding Resolution Number 21-01
• Public hearing regarding Resolution Number 21-02

The Duval County School Board held a special meeting and unanimously approved the 2021-2022 tentative millage rates and tentative budget. The board adopted the Required Local Effort millage of 3.5600, the Basic Discretionary Operating millage of 0.7480, and the Capital Outlay millage of 1.5000, along with the total tentative budget of $2,154,333,045. All votes were 7-0. The board also scheduled a final public hearing for September 7, 2021.

• Adopted Required Local Effort millage of 3.5600, raising $291,181,135 (7-0)
• Adopted Basic Discretionary Operating millage of 0.7480, raising $61,180,755 (7-0)
• Adopted Capital Outlay millage of 1.5000, raising $122,688,681 (7-0)
• Adopted tentative 2021-2022 budget totaling $2,154,333,045 (7-0)
• Adopted Tentative Millage Rates Resolution 21-01 (7-0)
• Adopted Tentative Budget Resolution 21-02 (7-0)
• Scheduled final millage and budget hearing for Sept. 7, 2021 (7-0)
• Accepted 2021 Certification of School Taxable Value (7-0)

School Board

The provided agenda is limited to a panel discussion as part of the Igniting Your Passion Seminar. No other items or decisions are listed.

• Panel discussion

The Duval County School Board convened for the 'Igniting Your Passion' seminar at Samuel Wolfson High School on July 27, 2021. The event featured panels, speakers, and breakout sessions for students and parents, but no formal board decisions were made. The meeting was informational and procedural only.

• No formal decisions were made; the event was informational and procedural only.

School Board

The Duval County School Board met to authorize the advertisement of the proposed 2021-2022 millage levy and tentative budget. The agenda also included approval of the meeting agenda and a period for public comment.

• Authorization of 2021-2022 proposed millage levy advertisement
• Authorization of 2021-2022 proposed tentative budget advertisement

The Duval County School Board approved the advertisement of the proposed 2021-2022 tentative budget and millage levy, setting a total rate of 5.8080 mills to raise $475,050,571. The board also authorized publication of legal notices and a public hearing on July 28, 2021, as required by Florida law. The motion passed 6-0, with no opposition.

• Approved the July 21, 2021 agenda with an amendment to the budget item (6-0).
• Authorized advertisement of the proposed 2021-2022 tentative budget and millage levy at 5.8080 mills, raising $475,050,571 (6-0).
• Authorized publication of legal notices and advertisement of a public hearing on July 28, 2021, for the proposed millage rates and tentative budget (6-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:17 p.m. (6-0).

School Board

The Duval County School Board is holding a workshop to discuss several items. These include revisions to the 2021-2022 Student Code of Conduct, the strategic plan, and PSAT/College Board assessments.

• 2021-2022 Student Code of Conduct Revisions
• PSAT/College Board Suite of Assessments
• Strategic Plan discussion
• Governance discussion

The Duval County School Board held a workshop on July 20, 2021, discussing the PSAT/College Board assessments, revisions to the 2021-2022 Student Code of Conduct, and a face mask policy. No formal votes were taken; the board moved the Strategic Plan and Governance items to the July 28 workshop, and the relocation of administrative offices to the August 9 workshop.

• Moved Strategic Plan presentation and Governance to July 28, 2021, Board Workshop.
• Moved relocation of administrative offices to August 9, 2021, Board Workshop.
• Discussed PSAT/College Board assessments, including adding a specialist to review school data.
• Discussed Student Code of Conduct revisions, including SESIR reporting and dress code.
• Discussed face mask policy; several board members expressed support for optional masks.
• No formal votes or approvals were taken during this workshop.

School Board

This meeting consists only of procedural items. The board will review a draft agenda for the August 3, 2021 meeting and allow for public comment.

• Review of draft agenda for August 3, 2021

The Duval County School Board held a committee meeting to review the draft agenda for the August 3, 2021, meeting. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussed, including renewals of agreements with Community in Schools, City Year, United Way, and a lease with MOSH for VPK. The board requested mid-year data for several programs and discussed the relocation of Seaside School and the district-wide copier contract.

• No formal votes were taken at this committee meeting.
• Requested mid-year data for Communities in Schools and Achievers for Life programs.
• Discussed renewal of agreements with City Year and United Way.
• Discussed dual enrollment costs for Florida State College at Jacksonville and Embry-Riddle.
• Discussed lease agreement with MOSH for VPK, noting it may be restructured as a partnership.
• Discussed relocation of Seaside School to Old St. Augustine Rd.
• Discussed district-wide copier contract (DCPS Smart Print).
• Discussed temporary construction easements for King Street Bridge replacement.

School Board

This is a special board meeting for Duval County Public Schools focused on litigation shade. The agenda consists of procedural items and does not provide specific details on legal matters.

• Litigation shade discussion

The Duval County School Board held a special meeting that was primarily a litigation shade session to discuss the case Donofrio v. Duval County Public Schools and Scott Schneider. The board approved the agenda and adjourned without any substantive public decisions. No public comment was received.

• Approved the July 20, 2021 agenda (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:32 p.m. (6-0)

School Board

The Duval County School Board held a special meeting on July 20, 2021. The agenda focused on the selection of a representative for the Civil Service Board.

• Selection of a representative for the Civil Service Board

The Duval County School Board approved the agenda and appointed Kimberly Scott as its representative to the Civil Service Board, authorizing legislation for City Council confirmation. The board also adjourned the meeting. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved the July 20, 2021 agenda as submitted (6-0).
• Appointed Kimberly Scott to the Civil Service Board and authorized filing legislation for City Council confirmation (6-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:10 a.m. (6-0).

School Board

The Duval County School Board held a workshop to discuss several items. The agenda included discussions regarding the Delores Weaver Policy Center and Board Policy 8.59 for naming and renaming schools.

• Delores Weaver Policy Center
• Board Policy 8.59 – Naming and Renaming Schools
• Civil Service Board Representative
• Internal Board Auditor evaluation
• Governance discussions

The Duval County School Board held a workshop discussing the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center's research on girls' education, reviewed draft changes to Board Policy 8.59 on naming and renaming schools, and heard updates on the Civil Service Board representative, internal auditor evaluation, and governance issues. No formal votes were taken; changes to Policy 8.59 will be voted on at the September meeting.

• Reviewed draft changes to Board Policy 8.59 on school naming/renaming; vote scheduled for September
• Discussed adding funding source language to Superintendent's recommendation for school name changes
• Noted Kimberly Scott willing to continue as Civil Service Board representative; confirmation pending City Council
• Board members rated Internal Board Auditor Lenia Blades: 6 effective, 1 needs improvement
• Agreed to craft a resolution to HUD regarding safety requirements for property owners; to be placed on August agenda
• Rescheduled August 10 workshop to August 9, 2021 due to first day of school

School Board

The Auditor Selection Committee met to discuss MSL audit planning for 2021 and the IBA webpage. The agenda was limited to these two discussion items.

• MSL audit planning 2021
• IBA webpage

The Duval County School Board's Auditor Selection Committee met to review the 2021 MSL audit plan and a draft webpage for the Internal Board Auditor. No formal decisions were made; the board provided feedback on the webpage, including correcting bios and making the fraud hotline more prominent. The chair will meet with the auditor to review adjustments before launch.

• Reviewed MSL audit plan for 2021 (no action)
• Reviewed draft IBA webpage (no formal approval)
• Requested corrections to Oversight Committee bios before webpage launch
• Recommended adding an 'Audit Committee' tab on School Board landing page
• Requested fraud hotline information be more prominent and in multiple places

School Board

The board will hold public hearings and votes on the 2021-2022 Student Progression Plan and Exceptional Student Education (ESE) policies. The agenda also includes reviewing financial statements and approving various service agreements.

• Public hearing and vote: 2020-2023 ESE policies and procedures
• Public hearing and vote: modifications to the 2021-2022 Student Progression Plan
• Settlement with Fraternal Order of Police, Jacksonville Consolidated Lodge No. 5-30
• Approval of adult meal price increase
• Amendment to license agreement for monitoring wells at Administration Building

The Duval County School Board unanimously approved the July 12, 2021 agenda, the consent agenda, and minutes from prior meetings. They also approved the Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures, modifications to the 2021-2022 Student Progression Plan, and revisions to Chapter 8 board policies, all by 7-0 votes. Board member travel and superintendent travel were also approved unanimously.

• Approved July 12, 2021 agenda as amended (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from multiple prior meetings (7-0)
• Adopted ESE Policies and Procedures for 2020-2023 (7-0)
• Approved modifications to 2021-2022 Student Progression Plan (7-0)
• Adopted revisions to Chapter 8 board policies (7-0)
• Approved board member travel (7-0)
• Approved superintendent travel (7-0)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools subcommittee met to discuss the evaluation of the Superintendent and the Internal Board Auditor.

• Superintendent evaluation
• Internal Board Auditor evaluation

The subcommittee discussed the superintendent evaluation, agreeing to delay the 2020-2021 evaluation timeline due to FDOE not releasing school grades as usual. They also discussed using the old evaluation tool for the current year and a new tool for 2021-2022. For the Internal Board Auditor, they agreed to develop a policy mirroring the superintendent's, with streamlined goals, and to keep unfinished evaluation forms in the Board office.

• Delayed the 2020-2021 superintendent evaluation timeline pending FDOE data release
• Agreed to use the old evaluation tool for the 2020-2021 superintendent evaluation
• Agreed to use the new evaluation tool for the 2021-2022 school year
• Agreed to draft a policy for the Internal Board Auditor's evaluation mirroring the superintendent's policy
• Agreed to keep unfinished IBA evaluation forms in the Board office until finalized
• Agreed to have Board Members Joyce and Coker meet with Ms. Mairs to discuss the IBA policy
• Agreed to have Board Member Joyce research other districts' IBA evaluation policies

School Board

This Board Workshop includes discussions regarding changes to the 2021-2022 Student Progression Plan and governance matters. The provided agenda is limited to these discussion items.

• Student Progression Plan changes (2021-2022)
• Governance

The Duval County School Board held a workshop and discussed changes to the Student Progression Plan, including part-time senior enrollment and athletic eligibility. The Board agreed to move forward with proposed changes to Policies 2.35 (Board Committees) and 6.83 (Employee Conduct), scheduling public hearings for the August meeting. Policy 8.59 (Naming or Renaming Schools) was tabled for further review at the July 13 workshop. No formal votes were taken; decisions were directional.

• Agreed to advertise public hearing for Policy 2.35 (Board Committees) with suggested changes, to be voted on in August
• Agreed to advertise public hearing for Policy 6.83 (Employee Conduct), to be voted on in August
• Tabled Policy 8.59 (Naming or Renaming Schools) for further discussion at July 13 workshop
• Discussed Student Progression Plan changes, including part-time senior enrollment and athletic eligibility, with no formal action
• Set deadline of July 9 for Internal Board Auditor evaluations, with review at July 13 meeting

School Board

This meeting consists only of procedural items. The board will review a draft agenda for the July 12, 2021, committee meeting.

• Review of the July 12, 2021, draft agenda

The Duval County School Board held a committee meeting to review the draft agenda for the July 12, 2021 meeting. They discussed multiple items including contract amendments, agreements with various organizations, and policy revisions. No formal votes were taken during this committee meeting; all items were for discussion only.

• Reviewed draft agenda for July 12, 2021 meeting
• Discussed independent auditing services contract amendment
• Discussed United Way Full-Service Schools agreement for 2021-22
• Discussed agreement with AMIkids Duval for school-based program
• Discussed partnership to continue Bridge to Success wrap-around services
• Discussed Edgenuity and Florida Virtual School agreement for 2021-2022
• Discussed renewal agreement with Lutheran Services Florida, Inc.
• Discussed approval of agreement with McGraw Hill School Education

School Board

The Duval County School Board is holding a workshop to discuss several items related to ESSER II assistance. Discussion topics include non-enrollment, academic, and technology assistance, as well as governance.

• Non-enrollment assistance (ESSER II)
• Academic assistance (ESSER II)
• Technology assistance (ESSER II)
• Governance discussion

The Duval County School Board held a workshop to review plans for spending ESSER II funds across three categories: non-enrollment assistance, academic acceleration, and technology. No formal votes were taken; the board discussed strategies and asked questions. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous 7-0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting at 12:51 p.m. (7-0)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board is meeting to discuss several personnel-related items. This includes approving a memorandum of understanding with DTU and UOPD for a three-year supplement. The board will also consider one-time supplements for teachers and school-based administrators.

• MOU with Duval Teachers United (DTU) and UOPD for a three-year supplement
• Settlement with DTU for a one-time teacher supplement
• One-time supplement for school-based administrators
• Superintendent evaluation instrument

The Duval County School Board unanimously approved a three-year $750 supplement for paraprofessionals and UOPD staff, a one-time $1,500 supplement for teachers, and a $1,000 one-time supplement for principals and assistant principals. The board also approved the Superintendent Evaluation Instrument. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved MOU with DTU for 3-year $750 supplement for paraprofessionals and UOPD staff (7-0)
• Approved settlement with DTU for one-time $1,500 supplement for teachers (7-0)
• Approved one-time $1,000 supplement for principals and assistant principals (7-0)
• Approved Superintendent Evaluation Instrument (7-0)

School Board

The June 3, 2021, meeting agenda consists solely of a scheduled Master Board Training session. No other items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Master Board Training

The Duval County School Board met for a master board training session focused on the concept of trust in working relationships. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and educational only.

School Board

The School Board will consider multiple charter school contract renewals and academic service agreements. Members will also hold discussions regarding the renaming of various district schools. The agenda includes reviews of budget resolutions and labor union settlements.

• Charter school renewals for San Jose Prep, Duval Charter, and SOS Academy
• Proposals to rename several schools, including Robert E. Lee High School
• Agreement with Learning A-Z for grades K-5
• Settlements with AFSCME Florida Council 79 and IBEW Local Union 177
• Readoption of the 2020-2021 budget

The Duval County School Board approved renaming six schools named after Confederate figures, effective August 3, 2021, with 5-2 votes: Joseph Finegan Elementary to Anchor Academy, Stonewall Jackson Elementary to Hidden Oaks Elementary, J.E.B. Stuart Middle to Westside Middle, Jefferson Davis Middle to Charger Academy, Kirby-Smith Middle to Springfield Middle, and Robert E. Lee High to Riverside High. The board also voted unanimously (7-0) to keep the names of Jean Ribault Middle and High Schools, and voted 4-3 to keep Andrew Jackson High School's name. Amendments to include financial impact language in the renaming motions failed 3-4 each.

• Approved renaming Joseph Finegan Elementary to Anchor Academy (5-2)
• Approved renaming Stonewall Jackson Elementary to Hidden Oaks Elementary (5-2)
• Approved renaming J.E.B. Stuart Middle to Westside Middle (5-2)
• Approved renaming Jefferson Davis Middle to Charger Academy (5-2)
• Approved renaming Kirby-Smith Middle to Springfield Middle (5-2)
• Approved renaming Robert E. Lee High to Riverside High (5-2)
• Kept Jean Ribault Middle and High School names (7-0)
• Kept Andrew Jackson High School name (4-3)

School Board

The meeting consists of a master board training session. The agenda is limited to this single item.

• Master Board Training

The Duval County School Board held a master board training session on May 27, 2021, led by April Griffin of the Florida School Boards Association. The session covered governance principles, board-superintendent roles, communication, and culture. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

School Board

The Duval County School Board workshop includes discussions regarding the 2021-2022 school opening and the superintendent evaluation instrument.

• 2021-2022 school opening discussion
• Superintendent evaluation instrument discussion

The Duval County School Board held a workshop to discuss the 2021-2022 school opening and a draft superintendent evaluation instrument. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the items were presented for discussion only. The board reviewed community survey results on health precautions and a proposed evaluation tool aligned with the strategic plan and superintendent's contract.

• No formal decisions made; workshop discussion only
• Reviewed 2021-22 school opening health precautions based on community survey
• Discussed draft superintendent evaluation tool presented by subcommittee

School Board

The Policy Handbook Review Committee is meeting to review several items in the policy handbook. The discussion includes topics ranging from safety and school police to transportation and food service requirements.

• Board Policy 8.10, Safety
• Board Policy 8.12, School Police
• Board Policy 8.32, Bus Routes
• Board Policy 8.42, General Food Service Requirements
• Board Policy 8.71, Acceptable Use Policy

The Duval County School Board's Policy Handbook Review Committee met to discuss proposed changes to numerous board policies, including safety, school police, transportation, and technology. No final decisions were made; several policies were tabled for further discussion or brought back later, and the committee agreed to draft language for future meetings.

• Policy 2.35 (Board Committees) brought back later for further work
• Policy 8.12 (School Police) tabled, still noticed for public hearing
• Policy 8.71 (Acceptable Use Policy) to be brought back to agenda review
• Chair requested Internal Board Auditor review Acceptable Use Policy
• Chair and counsel to draft language for policy 8.96 and related items

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board is holding a workshop to discuss internal administrative matters. The agenda includes board professional development, the evaluation of the internal board auditor, and governance.

• Board Professional Development
• Internal Board Auditor Evaluation
• Governance

The Duval County School Board held a workshop with presentations on engaging multiple perspectives around contentious topics and the uses of history in commemoration, including discussion of the Nathan Bedford Forrest school renaming. Board members also conducted a mid-year evaluation of Internal Board Auditor Lenia Blades, offering feedback on her preparation and areas for improvement. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only
• Board discussed Nathan Bedford Forrest school renaming
• Board conducted mid-year evaluation of Internal Board Auditor Lenia Blades

School Board

This meeting consists of procedural items. The board will review the draft agenda for the June 1, 2021, committee meeting.

• Draft agenda review for June 1, 2021

The Duval County School Board held a committee meeting to review agenda items for the June 1, 2021, board meeting. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussed, including school renaming, charter contracts, and instructional materials. The board decided to hold all school renaming conversations on the night of the June 1 board meeting rather than at a workshop, and reorganized the renaming agenda to start with the six Confederate-named schools, ordered by elementary, middle, then high school. Superintendent Greene will release her renaming recommendations by May 25.

• Reorganized school renaming agenda to start with 6 Confederate-named schools, ordered elementary to middle to high school
• Decided all school renaming conversations will occur at the June 1 board meeting, not at a workshop
• Superintendent Greene to release renaming recommendations by May 25
• Chair Andersen to prepare a media/community statement on renaming
• Discussed, but did not vote on, contracts for day care services, Renaissance Learning, Learning A-Z, WritingCity, Canvas, Agape lease, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and multiple charter agreements

School Board

This subcommittee meeting agenda is limited to a discussion regarding the superintendent evaluation. No other items are listed for this session.

• Superintendent evaluation

The Duval County School Board subcommittee reviewed the draft superintendent evaluation tool, including its structure, weighting, and scoring. Members agreed the current draft is ready to be presented to the full Board. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Agreed to present draft superintendent evaluation tool to full Board

School Board

The May 11, 2021, meeting is a board workshop for discussing various updates. The agenda includes discussions on legislative, budget, and governance matters.

• Legislative update
• Budget update
• Governance

The Duval County School Board held a workshop on May 11, 2021, to review the impacts of various 2021 Florida legislation on district operations, including school safety, educator conduct, civic education, and charter schools. The board also received a budget update, noting $35.7 million in CARES II funds must be spent by September 1, 2021, and discussed governance topics such as the superintendent evaluation and school naming policies. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and preparatory.

• Reviewed legislative updates on SB 2006, HB 35, HB 590, HB 131, HB 1159, HB 366, SB 146, HB 5, HB 827, SB 410, HB Moments of Silence, HB 0003, HB 419, HB 157, HB 519, HB 429, HB 1028, HB 7045
• Discussed budget: $35.7M CARES II balance must be spent by Sept 1, 2021
• Noted $19M loss in discretionary funding and $15M shortfall in categorical funding
• Discussed upcoming policy review including Board Policy 8.59 on naming/renaming schools
• Scheduled discussion on mask mandate for next school year after survey ends May 24
• Agreed to reserve June 22 for potential meeting if needed
• Discussed FSBA liaison and alternate: Pearson as liaison, Joyce as alternate, vote in June

School Board

The agenda for this meeting consists only of a scheduled Master Board Training session. No other items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Master Board Training

The Duval County School Board met for a master board training session led by Florida School Boards Association consultants. The session covered topics such as governance, team development, and trust, but no substantive decisions were made. The meeting was procedural only.

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board is holding a meeting on May 5, 2021, with a single substantive item: the Auditor Selection Committee. The agenda is otherwise procedural, consisting of calling the meeting to order and adjournment.

• Auditor Selection Committee discussion

The Duval County School Board met and discussed the possibility of creating an advisory committee to review financial items, prompted by Board Member Joyce's concerns about financial expertise. No formal decision was made; the board agreed to further study how other districts structure such committees.

• Discussed forming an advisory committee for financial oversight (no vote)
• Board Member Joyce to study other districts' advisory committee practices

School Board

The Duval County School Board will consider applications for two new charter schools: Global Arts Academy and Jacksonville Classical Academy East. The agenda also includes several academic service agreements and a real estate easement for San Pablo Road widening.

• Charter application for Global Charter Academy, Inc. to open Global Arts Academy
• Charter application for Jacksonville Classical Academy, Inc. to open Jacksonville Classical Academy East
• Easement and right of way sale with JTA for San Pablo Road widening
• Agreement with Curriculum Associates for i-Ready Reading and Mathematics programs
• Lease agreement with The Children's Home Society at Edward H. White

The Duval County School Board approved the consent agenda, which included 28 items such as charter applications for Global Arts Academy and Jacksonville Classical Academy East, agreements with Read USA and Curriculum Associates, and a lease with the Children's Home Society. The board also approved the meeting agenda, prior minutes, and travel for Board Member Jones and Superintendent Greene, all by 7-0 votes. No items were pulled for discussion, and no substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved May 4, 2021 agenda with added item (7-0)
• Approved minutes from March 16 to April 20, 2021 meetings (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 28 items (7-0)
• Approved Board Member Jones travel to FSBA Summer Conference (7-0)
• Approved Superintendent's travel to FADSS meeting (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:39 p.m. (7-0)

School Board

This board workshop includes discussions regarding purchasing and governance. The agenda also covers the approval of board members via video or telephone systems.

• Approval of board members via video/telephone systems
• Discussion on purchasing
• Discussion on governance

The Duval County School Board held a workshop to discuss purchasing and procurement processes, prompted by concerns from a prior meeting. No formal decisions were made; the board heard presentations and discussed potential changes, including forming committees and adding a contract administrator. The board also discussed governance items, including a possible resolution to the governor about Bright Futures scholarships.

• Approved Vice Chairman Darryl Willie's participation via video/telephone (4-0)
• Discussed purchasing process improvements, including committee formation and contract administrator role (no vote)
• Discussed sending a resolution to the governor regarding Bright Futures scholarships (no vote)
• Discussed scheduling a special board meeting for a name change (no vote)

School Board

This meeting is a board workshop for discussing specific topics. The agenda includes updates on purchasing, a mid-year review of the superintendent, and governance.

• Purchasing update
• Superintendent mid-year review
• Governance

The Duval County School Board held a workshop with no formal votes. They discussed creating a formal, transparent procurement committee process and heard each member's feedback on the superintendent's mid-year review. No decisions were made; a follow-up workshop on purchasing was proposed.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at this workshop
• Proposed follow-up workshop to discuss purchasing process
• Discussed creating a formal procurement committee process (no action taken)

School Board

This meeting is procedural and consists only of a review of the draft agenda for the May 4, 2021, meeting. No other items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

• Review of the May 4, 2021, draft agenda

The Duval County School Board held a committee meeting to review agenda items for the May 4, 2021 meeting. No formal votes were taken; discussions covered contracts with Read USA, Horizon Institute, and others, as well as charter applications and the 2020-2021 Student Progression Plan waiver. The board also discussed pulling a construction management contract due to a pending protest.

• Reviewed draft agenda for May 4, 2021 meeting
• Discussed Read USA agreement, no vote taken
• Discussed Horizon Institute agreement, no vote taken
• Discussed lease with Children's Home Society, no vote taken
• Discussed 2020-2021 Student Progression Plan waiver, no vote taken
• Discussed charter applications for Global Arts Academy and Jacksonville Classical Academy East, no vote taken
• Agreed to pull construction management contract and call special meeting if protest not resolved
• No public comment; meeting adjourned at 12:08 p.m.

School Board

The Auditor Selection Committee meeting includes a discussion on sales surtax oversight considerations. No other items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Sales surtax oversight considerations

The Duval County School Board met to discuss oversight of the sales surtax referendum, including a review of regularly scheduled audits and the possibility of piggybacking on Broward County's auditing services contract. Board members agreed the piggyback process was acceptable as long as the district can secure its own contract with a vendor before Broward's contract expires. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Discussed sales surtax audit oversight and piggybacking on Broward County contract
• Agreed piggyback process acceptable if district secures own contract before Broward's expires

School Board

This subcommittee meeting is scheduled to discuss the superintendent evaluation tool. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Superintendent evaluation tool

The Duval County School Board held a subcommittee meeting to discuss revisions to the superintendent evaluation tool, but no formal decisions were made. Board members reviewed a draft and discussed consolidating Part III, adding policy references, and considering weighting models. The board has until the end of June to vote on a new evaluation tool.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting
• Discussed consolidating Part III of the superintendent evaluation tool
• Agreed to consider three weighting models at the May workshop
• Noted deadline to vote on new evaluation tool by end of June

School Board

The School Board and City Council held a joint meeting to discuss issues impacting Jacksonville. Topics included growth, budgeting, and joint use agreements.

• Discussion of issues impacting growth, budgeting, and quality of life

The Duval County School Board and Jacksonville City Council held a joint informational meeting with no formal votes. They discussed the half-cent sales tax for schools, the new five-year strategic plan, school name changes, and school concurrency issues. The Joint Planning Committee passed a resolution asking for policy guidance on growth and school capacity, but no decisions were made.

• Joint Planning Committee resolution requesting policy guidance on school concurrency (no vote taken)
• No formal board actions or votes recorded at this joint meeting

School Board

The Duval County School Board is holding a workshop to discuss several items. The agenda includes updates on school design, school police, and development plans.

• JAX USA update
• CTE Academy development plan
• Board Auditor evaluation
• School Police update
• Rutledge Pearson Elementary school design update

This was a workshop meeting with no formal votes or decisions. The board heard updates on JAXUSA workforce partnerships, the CTE academy development plan, school police budget and staffing, and the Rutledge Pearson Elementary design. Board members discussed options and timelines, with a decision on the school's phasing expected in July.

• No formal votes taken; workshop only
• Board agreed to move school renaming votes to June Regular Board Meeting
• Rutledge Pearson Elementary design phase decision to return in July

School Board

This meeting is for the Auditor Selection Committee. The committee will discuss the proposed internal board audit plan for fiscal years 21-22.

• Proposed internal board audit plan for fiscal years 21-22

The Duval County School Board met and reviewed the Internal Board Auditor's revised draft audit plan for fiscal years 2021-22. No questions or discussion were held, and no formal decisions were made. The board also discussed a potential 'piggyback' on Broward County's auditing services contract to expedite the Master Facility Plan, but no action was taken.

• Reviewed draft FY 21-22 audit plan (no vote)
• Discussed piggybacking on Broward County auditing contract (no action)

School Board

The board will consider several items, including a charter school contract renewal for Biscayne High School. The meeting also includes discussions on custodial services management and employee suspensions without pay.

• Renewal of charter school contract for Biscayne High School
• Memorandum of Understanding with Duval Teachers United regarding salary schedule conversion
• Award for custodial services management (RFP No. 13-21/TW)
• Phase III documents approval for Northwestern Legends Elementary School improvements
• Renewal of Gaggle Safety Management Services

The Duval County School Board approved a 10-year, $26.8 million leased fiber network agreement with Crown Castle Fiber LLC and a separate $2.28 million equipment purchase, plus a custodial services management contract with HES Facilities LLC. The board also approved the consent agenda, including a charter renewal for Biscayne High School, and a five-day suspension without pay for teacher Thomas Caggiano. All votes were 7-0. The meeting included extensive public comment on school renaming, but no renaming decision was made.

• Approved the April 6, 2021 agenda as amended (7-0).
• Approved the consent agenda, including charter renewal for Biscayne High School and other routine items (7-0).
• Approved a 10-year, $26.8 million fiber network agreement with Crown Castle Fiber LLC and $2.28 million equipment purchase (7-0).
• Awarded custodial services management contract to HES Facilities LLC for July 2021–June 2023 (7-0).
• Approved a five-day suspension without pay for teacher Thomas Caggiano (7-0).
• Approved minutes from eight prior meetings (7-0).
• Confirmed board member travel to FSBA Summer Conference (7-0).
• Approved adjournment at 10:10 p.m. (7-0).

School Board

The Duval County School Board is holding a workshop to discuss several administrative topics. The agenda includes discussions regarding school renaming, mid-year discipline data, mental health updates, and governance.

• School renaming discussion
• Mid-year discipline data review
• Mental health update
• Governance discussion

The Duval County School Board held a workshop with no formal votes. They heard from the Supervisor of Elections on the school renaming ballot process, reviewed mid-year discipline data, and received a mental health update. Board members also discussed governance topics including textbook needs and the Duval HomeRoom prom requirement.

• No formal decisions were made; the meeting was a workshop.
• Discussed the school renaming balloting process with Supervisor of Elections Mike Hogan.
• Reviewed mid-year discipline data and mental health updates.
• Requested that all completed ballots be sent to the Board once collected.
• Requested a districtwide survey on high school textbook availability.
• Discussed the Duval HomeRoom requirement for prom and its impact on AP exams and sports.

School Board

This meeting consists only of procedural items. The board will review the draft agenda for the April 6, 2021, committee meeting.

• Draft agenda review for April 6, 2021

The Duval County School Board held a committee meeting to review agenda items for the April 6, 2021 board meeting. No formal votes were taken; discussions covered contract renewals, salary schedules, budget resolutions, and various service awards. The board also discussed charter school renewal for Biscayne High School and a teacher salary schedule conversion.

• Reviewed draft agenda for April 6, 2021 meeting
• Discussed renewal of Biscayne High School charter contract
• Discussed approval of contract with TPG Cultural Exchange Services for 20 ESE teachers
• Discussed approval of non-bargaining unit salary schedules (2-3% increases)
• Discussed MOU with Duval Teachers United for teacher salary schedule conversion
• Discussed adoption of February 2021 budget resolutions including CARES fund reimbursement
• Discussed bond counsel and financial advisor services contracts
• Discussed renewal of Gaggle safety management services and tree trimming award ($330,000)

School Board

The Auditor Selection Committee met to discuss the Internal Board Audit Plan for fiscal years 2021 through 2022. No other items were listed on the agenda.

• Internal Board Audit Plan for FY21 - FY22

The Duval County School Board met as an Auditor Selection Committee and discussed the draft FY21-FY22 Internal Board Audit Plan, including its risk assessment and the inclusion of work hours. After discussion, the board decided to pull the item from the April 2021 agenda and table it until the Internal Board Auditor can request audit plans from other counties for comparison. No other substantive decisions were made, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Tabled the FY21-FY22 Internal Board Audit Plan, pulling it from the April 2021 agenda
• Directed the Internal Board Auditor to request audit plans from other counties for comparison

School Board

This subcommittee meeting includes a discussion regarding an internal auditor evaluation tool. No other items are listed on the agenda for this session.

• Internal auditor evaluation tool

The Duval County School Board subcommittee met and reviewed the timeline and draft evaluation tool for the Internal Board Auditor (IBA). Minor adjustments were made to the timeline and tool, including changes to allow mid-year performance tweaks, board training on the tool, and time adjustments. A separate budget line item for the IBA was created, and the staffing plan and budget review were postponed to Fiscal Year 2022. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Reviewed the IBA evaluation tool draft and made minor adjustments.
• Adjusted the evaluation timeline for the IBA.
• Created a separate budget line item for the IBA.
• Postponed staffing plan and budget review to Fiscal Year 2022.

School Board

This special board meeting includes a student expulsion hearing and a discussion regarding Alternative Education - Behavioral Support. The agenda is limited to these items.

• Student Expulsion Hearing
• Alternative Education - Behavioral Support

School Board

This Board Workshop includes discussions regarding the budget and school renaming costs. The board will also discuss administrative office relocation, governance, and an internal auditor evaluation tool.

• Relocation of administrative offices
• Budget discussion
• School renaming costs
• Internal auditor evaluation tool
• Governance

This was a workshop meeting with no formal votes or decisions. The board discussed the school renaming process, including costs and voting procedures, and heard presentations on the 2020-21 budget, the relocation of administrative offices, and the internal auditor evaluation tool. The board agreed to hold a future public conversation on the renaming process and to consider posting a funding chart to clarify that sales tax dollars are not used for renaming.

• No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was a workshop for discussion.
• Agreed to hold a future public conversation on the school renaming process.
• Discussed posting a funding chart to clarify that sales tax dollars are not used for renaming.
• Discussed the cost of renaming schools, with Westside High School estimated at $517,500 in 2017 and $197,000 in 2014.
• Discussed the 2020-21 budget, including CARES Act funds and potential legislative impacts.
• Discussed the relocation of administrative offices from 1701 Prudential Dr.
• Discussed the internal auditor evaluation tool and timeline.
• Discussed inviting the Supervisor of Elections to a future workshop to explain the voting process.

School Board

The board will discuss the Superintendent's goals and targets for the 2020-2021 school year. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as agenda approval and public comment.

• Superintendent goals and targets for the 2020-2021 school year

The Duval County School Board held a special meeting and approved the agenda as submitted. The board unanimously approved the superintendent's goals and targets for the 2020-2021 annual evaluation. The meeting adjourned shortly after, with no public comment.

• Approved the March 16, 2021 agenda (6-0).
• Approved superintendent goals and targets for the 2020-2021 evaluation (7-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:10 a.m. (7-0).

School Board

The Auditor Selection Committee will meet to review the results of comprehensive risk assessments. The committee will also discuss the internal audit plan.

• Comprehensive Risk Assessments Results
• Internal Audit Plan

The Duval County School Board heard a presentation on comprehensive risk assessment results from the Internal Board Auditor. The board discussed but did not decide whether to piggyback on Broward County's auditing services contract, seeking more information first. The internal audit plan was not discussed and is slated for approval at the April 2021 Regular Board Meeting.

• Heard presentation on comprehensive risk assessment results from Internal Board Auditor Lenia Blades.
• Discussed but did not decide on piggybacking onto Broward County's auditing services contract; more information requested.
• Deferred discussion of the internal audit plan; slated for approval at the April 2021 Regular Board Meeting.

School Board

This meeting agenda lists high-level discussion topics including school name changes, finance, and voting procedures. The document does not provide specific details for these items.

• School name changes
• Finance
• Voting procedures

The Duval County School Board held a workshop to discuss concerns about the school renaming process, focusing on funding sources and voting procedures. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was for discussion only. Board members raised questions about costs, funding sources, and the need for standardized voting procedures across schools.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; meeting was a discussion workshop

School Board

The board will hold public hearings and votes regarding revisions to Board Policy Chapters 1, 6, and 9. The agenda also includes charter school contract renewals and a new application for San Jose Cyber Academy. Other items cover curriculum purchases and property agreements.

• Public hearings and votes on revisions to Board Policy Chapters 1, 6, and 9
• Charter school contract renewals for San Jose Prep and Duval Charter School at Westside
• New charter application for San Jose Cyber Academy
• Lease with option to purchase agreement for Lake Forest Elementary School No. 74
• Purchase of Lindamood Bell Seeing Stars Reading Intervention (K-5) curriculum

The Duval County School Board approved the March 2, 2021 agenda with an added charter application, and approved minutes from eight prior meetings. The board passed the consent agenda, which included charter renewals, a new charter application for San Jose Cyber Academy, and various contracts and purchases. The board also adopted revisions to Chapter 6, Chapter 1, and Chapter 9 board policies after public hearings. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved the March 2, 2021 agenda with an added charter application for San Jose Cyber Academy (6-0).
• Approved minutes from eight prior meetings (6-0).
• Approved the consent agenda, including charter renewals, a new charter application, and various contracts (6-0).
• Adopted revisions to Chapter 6 board policies (6-0).
• Adopted revisions to Chapter 1 board policies (6-0).
• Adopted revisions to Chapter 9 board policies (6-0).
• Approved a 5-minute recess (6-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:48 p.m. (6-0).

School Board

This meeting agenda is limited to high-level discussion topics for a board workshop. The items listed for discussion include safety and security, as well as governance.

• Safety and security discussions
• Governance discussions

The Duval County School Board held a workshop to discuss safety and security protocols, including public comment rules and the role of school police, and governance topics such as the school renaming process and voting procedures. No formal decisions were made; the board discussed the need for policies on funding name changes and protocols for vote certification. The meeting included an executive session closed to the public.

• No formal decisions were made during the workshop.
• Discussed safety protocols for public comment, including potential removal by school police.
• Discussed the process for school renaming, including funding and the use of private funds.
• Discussed voting procedures for the renaming, including no outside ballot box and potential videotaping.
• Discussed the need for a board policy on funding guidelines for school name changes.
• Discussed providing three videos on historical figures to high schools for educational purposes.

School Board

This meeting is a board workshop for Duval County Public Schools. The agenda consists of procedural items and discussions regarding advocacy and governance.

• Discussion of advocacy
• Discussion of governance
• Approval of board members via video/telephone systems

The Duval County School Board held a workshop with no formal votes or decisions. Discussions covered CARES Act funding, state legislation, and food distribution programs. The board reviewed four state bills and heard updates on federal funding and community food initiatives.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop
• Discussed CARES Act funding, including $35 million from last year shared with charter schools
• Reviewed four state bills: SB1180, SB48, SB52, and SB1228
• Discussed food distribution programs, including Food Share and Farm Bureau partnerships

School Board

This subcommittee meeting includes a discussion regarding evaluation tools. The provided agenda contains no further details or specific items for decision.

• Evaluation tools

The Duval County School Board subcommittee met to discuss evaluation tools for the Superintendent and the Internal Board Auditor (IBA). They agreed on next steps for the Superintendent's 2019-2020 evaluation, including a professional development plan and Strategic Plan changes due by May 1, 2021. For the IBA, they decided to tailor the District's administrator evaluation form and create a timeline, with recommendations coming from the Board. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was procedural.

• Agreed Superintendent Greene will submit a written professional development plan
• Agreed Superintendent Greene will send Strategic Plan changes to the Board by May 1, 2021
• Decided to tailor the District's administrator evaluation form for the IBA
• Dr. Coker will create a timeline for the IBA evaluation
• Agreed IBA recommendations will come from the Board, not the Superintendent

School Board

The February 16, 2021, committee meeting consists of procedural items. The primary item for discussion is a review of the draft agenda for the March 2, 2021, meeting.

• Review of the March 2, 2021, draft agenda

This was a committee meeting to review the draft agenda for the March 2, 2021 board meeting. No formal votes were taken on the items discussed, which included curriculum purchases, charter school applications, a lease agreement, and a property sale. The only action was a motion to adjourn, which passed 7-0.

• Adjourned meeting at 10:12 a.m. (7-0)

School Board

The Duval County School Board will hold a workshop to discuss several items. The agenda includes mid-year academic data, governance, and the Schultz Center lease.

• Mid-year academic data discussion
• Schultz Center lease discussion
• Governance discussion

The Duval County School Board approved sending a letter to the Schultz Center proposing a two-year lease renewal through June 30, 2023, with a possible one-year extension. The board also discussed mid-year academic data, including concerns about state testing requirements and small schools' performance metrics. Governance topics included the school renaming process and scheduling of Master Board Training.

• Approved letter to Schultz Center proposing two-year lease renewal through June 30, 2023 (7-0)
• Discussed mid-year academic data, including PMA and STAR assessments, with no formal action
• Discussed school renaming process, including voting and community meeting logistics, with no formal action
• Agreed to have Board staff attend Member-to-Member meetings and take minutes
• Adjourned meeting at 12:30 p.m. (7-0)

School Board

The School Board will hold a workshop to discuss academic and community excellence planning and the Master Facility Plan. The agenda also includes discussions regarding governance and the Superintendent's 2019-2020 evaluation.

• ACE Planning and the Master Facility Plan discussion
• Superintendent 2019-2020 evaluation discussion
• Governance discussion

School Board

The Auditor Selection Committee met to discuss sales surtax oversight considerations and a comprehensive risk assessment overview. The committee also addressed the board auditor evaluation.

• Sales surtax oversight considerations
• Comprehensive risk assessment overview
• Board auditor evaluation

The Duval County School Board met to discuss adding oversight for sales surtax funds, including hiring an outside accounting firm. No formal decisions were made; the board only discussed options and considerations. The meeting was procedural, with no votes taken.

• No formal decisions made; discussed sales surtax oversight options
• Discussed hiring outside accounting firm for surtax oversight
• Discussed using firm as consultant for construction contract review
• Discussed piggybacking on another district's contract
• Reviewed comprehensive risk assessment requirements
• Discussed board auditor evaluation process

School Board

The provided agenda is sparse and contains only procedural items. It lists governance as an item to be discussed but provides no further details.

• Governance

The Duval County School Board met on February 8, 2021, with several members absent. The board discussed potential cost savings from non-SREF building requirements and reviewed data on unfilled substitute teacher placements. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was informational and adjourned at 1:40 pm.

• Discussed potential cost savings from non-SREF options (no action taken)
• Reviewed substitute teacher placement data (no action taken)
• Discussed Schultz Center partnership history (no action taken)

School Board

The board will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting new district-wide English Language Arts textbooks. The agenda also includes reviewing the amended five-year capital plan and declaring Lake Forest Elementary School No. 74 as surplus property. Additionally, the meeting covers construction awards for the new Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School.

• Public hearing and vote on district-wide English Language Arts textbooks
• Amended five-year capital plan (2020/2021–2024/2025)
• Declaration of Lake Forest Elementary School No. 74 as surplus property
• Design services award for new Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School (K5)
• Districtwide roof replacement at various schools

The Duval County School Board approved a $637,651.50 contract with the College Board for assessments and SAT School Day, and adopted new English Language Arts textbooks for K-12. A motion to exempt low-performing 7th graders from the test failed for lack of a second. The board also approved the consent agenda, including surplus of Lake Forest Elementary and various contracts.

• Approved College Board contract up to $637,651.50 (6-1)
• Adopted new ELA textbooks for K-12 (7-0)
• Motion to exempt low-performing 7th graders from test failed (no second)
• Approved consent agenda including surplus of Lake Forest Elementary (7-0)
• Approved minutes from multiple prior meetings (7-0)
• Approved agenda as submitted (7-0)

School Board

This subcommittee meeting includes a discussion regarding evaluation tools. The provided agenda contains no further details on specific proposals or actions.

• Evaluation tools

The Duval County School Board subcommittee met to discuss evaluation tools for the superintendent and internal auditor. No formal decisions were made; the meeting focused on developing and aligning evaluation tools with strategic goals and contracts. A consultant advised on the superintendent evaluation tool, and board members discussed incorporating input from the internal auditor and other districts' practices.

• Discussed superintendent evaluation tool development with consultant A.J. Crabill
• Discussed aligning superintendent contract with evaluation tool in future meeting
• Discussed internal auditor evaluation tool, using input from other districts and DCPS administrator form
• Agreed to allow internal auditor to provide input on evaluation tool
• Suggested inviting accounting experts to Auditor Selection Committee meetings

School Board

The Policy Handbook Review Committee is meeting to review multiple entries in the policy handbook. Discussions include topics ranging from personnel definitions and employment requirements to workplace safety and communications.

• Board Policy 6.03, Definition of Personnel
• Board Policy 6.12, Employment of Athletic Coaches
• Board Policy 6.38, Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace
• Board Policy 6.70, Employees with HIV, AIDS, or Other Communicable Diseases
• Board Policy 9.2, Communications

The Policy Handbook Review Committee met to discuss proposed changes to 22 Board Policies, primarily in the personnel chapter (Chapter 6). No formal votes were taken on the policy changes; the committee discussed each item and directed staff to make revisions or conduct further research. The only formal action was a motion to adjourn, which passed 5-0.

• Adjourned meeting at 10:45 a.m. (5-0)
• Agreed to administrative typographical change to Board Policy 6.02
• Directed staff to review part-time coach evaluation process (Policy 6.12)
• Directed staff to update Policy 6.15 to reflect ESSA replacing NCLB
• Directed staff to simplify Policy 6.38 language and review medical marijuana provisions
• Directed staff to review Policy 6.70 regarding communicable disease training
• Directed staff to review Policy 6.87 gift limits and definitions
• Directed staff to review Policy 9.20 website accessibility and communications responsibilities

School Board

The School Board is holding a joint meeting with the Jacksonville Public Education Fund. The agenda consists of items for discussion regarding teacher retention, principal fellowships, and strategic priorities.

• Teacher retention discussion
• Principal fellowship update
• Strategic goals and priorities
• Partnership alignment and opportunities

The Duval County School Board held a joint meeting with the Jacksonville Public Education Fund, discussing teacher retention data, the principal fellowship program, and strategic goals. No formal decisions were made; the strategic plan discussion was tabled due to time. The meeting was informational, with presentations and discussions only.

• Strategic plan discussion tabled due to time
• Meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.

School Board

This meeting is a Board Workshop for discussion purposes. The agenda includes discussions regarding SREF requirements, master facility plan project cycles, the strategic plan, and governance.

• SREF requirements
• Master Facility Plan project cycles
• Strategic Plan
• Governance

School Board

This meeting consists of procedural items and a review of the January 11, 2021, draft agenda. No substantive business or decisions are listed on this agenda.

The Duval County School Board held a committee meeting on January 19, 2021, to review the draft agenda for the upcoming January 11 meeting. Discussions covered the College Board suite of assessments, adoption of new ELA textbooks, minimum qualifications for school social workers, and other items. No formal votes were taken during this committee meeting; the only action was adjournment, which passed 7-0.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

School Board

This is a procedural meeting for the Sales Surtax Oversight Committee to define its purpose and objectives. The committee will review governing documents, including the Sales Surtax Statute, Capital Outlay Statute, and Board Resolution.

• Review of Sales Surtax and Capital Outlay Statutes
• Review of Board Resolution
• Discussion of committee purpose and objectives

The Sales Surtax Oversight Committee met for the first time, focusing on defining its purpose and objectives, reviewing governing documents, and covering Sunshine Law and parliamentary procedure. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and organizational, with the next meeting date and agenda to be determined.

• No formal votes or decisions recorded; meeting was organizational and informational

School Board

This board workshop agenda is limited to the discussion of strategic planning. No other specific items or decisions are listed.

• strategic planning

The Duval County School Board held a workshop to refine draft strategic plan goals and assurances, with no formal votes taken. Board members discussed edits to goals on reading/writing proficiency, school ratings, and college/career readiness, and agreed on assurances for teacher recruitment, sales surtax transparency, partnerships, student supports, and school culture. The edits will be shared with the community before a future board vote.

• Refined Goal 1 language on reading/writing proficiency, moving instructional phrase to adult actions
• Discussed Goal 2 on all district-operated schools achieving C or higher rating
• Discussed Goal 3 on college and career readiness, including CTE expansion and Diploma+ concept
• Agreed to target recruitment/retention of highly effective teachers
• Agreed to routine audits and public reports on sales surtax expenditures
• Agreed to focus on quality of partnerships aligned with strategic plan
• Kept Assurance 4 on student supports unchanged
• Agreed to explore creative measures for school culture and climate

School Board

The Duval County School Board will discuss settlement agreements for two groups. These topics include the teacher contract with Duval Teachers United and a settlement with Jacksonville Supervisors Association, Inc.

• Settlement with Duval Teachers United for the teacher contract
• Settlement with Jacksonville Supervisors Association, Inc.

The Duval County School Board unanimously approved contract language modifications and salary provisions for the 2020-2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Duval Teachers United (DTU), including salary schedules for the 2020-2021 school year. The board also approved a settlement with the Jacksonville Supervisors Association, Inc. (JSA) for its 2019-2022 bargaining agreement. Discussions noted that salaries are retroactive to July 2020 and that DTU plans to return to the bargaining table in March or early April to address veteran teacher pay inequities.

• Approved DTU teacher contract language and salary provisions (7-0)
• Approved JSA bargaining agreement language and salary provisions (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:26 a.m. (7-0)

School Board

The Duval County School Board will hold public hearings regarding modifications to the 2020-2021 Student Progression Plan. The meeting also includes votes on several revisions to Board Policies Chapters 2, 4, 5, and 6.

• Public hearing and vote on modifications to the 2020-2021 Student Progression Plan
• Revisions to Board Policies Chapters 2, 4, 5, and 6
• Charter school contract for Becoming Collegiate Academy, Inc.
• Selection of design services consultant for New Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School
• Approval of Educational Partners International contract

The Duval County School Board approved a consent agenda and several policy revisions, and selected Jacobs Engineering Group to provide construction management agent/owner's representative services for the Master Facility Plan, with a 6-1 vote. The board also approved modifications to the 2020-2021 Student Progression Plan and revisions to multiple board policies, all without public comment. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved agenda as amended (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including charter school contract for Becoming Collegiate Academy (7-0)
• Approved modifications to 2020-2021 Student Progression Plan (7-0)
• Selected Jacobs Engineering Group for construction management services (6-1)
• Adopted revisions to Chapter 2, 4, 5, and 6 board policies (7-0 each)
• Approved board member travel for FSBA School Finance Forum (7-0)