Duval County Public Schools public meetings in 2024

School Board

The Agenda Committee is meeting to review the draft agenda for the upcoming January 7, 2025, session. The meeting consists of procedural review, comments from elected officials, and public comment.

• Review of draft agenda for January 7, 2025

The Duval County School Board met on December 17, 2024, for an agenda committee meeting to review items for the January 7, 2025, agenda. No substantive decisions were made; the board discussed items such as a contract amendment with Booming Learning, Inc., a contract with Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program, pay rates for school psychology interns, and several other agenda items. The only formal action was a motion to adjourn, which passed 7-0.

• Adjourned meeting at 11:42 a.m. (7-0)

School Board

This is a board workshop with only two discussion items: middle/high school start times and general governance. No specific proposals or actions are listed; the agenda is purely procedural with no detailed agenda items.

• Discussion of middle/high school start times
• Discussion of governance

The Duval County School Board held a workshop on December 17, 2024, discussing middle/high school start times and various governance topics, including cancellation of town halls, student ID issues, transportation, and boundary changes. No formal decisions or votes were made during the workshop; the only motion was to adjourn, which passed 7-0.

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

General

This is a special board meeting solely for conducting expulsion hearings. The board will consider two individual student expulsion cases, identified by hearing office numbers. No other business will be discussed.

• Expulsion of Student - Hearing Office #2425-005
• Expulsion of Student - Hearing Office #2425-002

School Board

This is a revised board workshop with four discussion items: updates on middle/high school start times, enrollment organization (part 2), transportation (part 2), and governance. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the workshop is informational only.

• Middle/high school start times update
• Enrollment organization - part 2
• Transportation update - part 2
• Governance discussion

The Duval County School Board held a workshop on December 10, 2024, discussing potential elimination of magnet transportation to save funding, with no formal votes taken. The board also reviewed transportation updates, including cost savings and family empowerment scholarships, and discussed governance topics such as the superintendent's evaluation. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous 7-0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting at 10:59 a.m. (7-0)
• Discussed potential elimination of magnet transportation (no vote)
• Requested bring-backs on transportation cost savings, magnet student numbers, and historical timeline
• Requested January workshop to discuss superintendent's evaluation tool and strategic plan

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools board will hold public hearings and vote on revisions to Chapter 4 and Chapter 6 board policies. The board is also considering a name change for School No. 224 to Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies.

• Public hearing and vote on revisions to Chapter 4 and Chapter 6 board policies
• Request to rename School No. 224 to Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies
• Agreements for 2025 commencement ceremonies at Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, UNF Arena, and VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
• Roof replacement at Fletcher Middle School No. 63
• Adult meal price increase for Duval County Public Schools

The Duval County School Board approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for commencement ceremonies, a GEAR UP agreement, and various operational items. Board member travel to the SBAE conference was approved by a narrow 4-3 vote, with concerns raised about costs and diversity of perspectives. The board also approved the meeting agenda and minutes from prior meetings.

• Approved December 9, 2024 agenda with amendments (7-0)
• Approved minutes from November meetings (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved board member travel to SBAE conference (4-3)

School Board

The agenda committee will review the draft agenda for the December 2, 2024, School Board meeting. The session includes comments from elected officials and a public comment period.

• Review of draft agenda for December 2, 2024 meeting
• Comments from elected officials
• Public comment period

The Duval County School Board met as an Agenda Committee to review items for the December 2, 2024, regular meeting. No formal votes were taken on any agenda items; the only action was to adjourn. Discussions covered contracts, grants, personnel qualifications, and other items, with several requests for additional information to be brought back.

• Adjourned meeting at 11:58 AM (7-0)
• Discussed draft agenda for Dec. 2, 2024, including GEAR UP grant, STEM2 Hub contract, and commencement venue agreements
• Requested bring-back on student cohort numbers for GEAR UP program
• Requested bring-back on number of courses offered by district for STEM2 Hub
• Requested list of contractors' information for prequalification report
• Requested list of schools with roof replacements and timing
• Requested list of schools for food service equipment item
• Requested clean copy of Chapter 6 policy revisions

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will hold a workshop to discuss its legislative platform, how enrollment is organized, updates on student transportation, and overall governance matters. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• DCPS Legislative Platform
• Enrollment Organization
• DCPS Transportation Update
• Governance

The Duval County School Board held a workshop on November 20, 2024, discussing the legislative platform, enrollment organization, transportation updates, and governance. No formal decisions were made; items were discussed and recommendations were noted for future review. The board adjourned with a unanimous 7-0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting at 3:06 PM (7-0)

School Board

The Duval County School Board will hold its annual organizational meeting, where members will be sworn in, a chairman and vice-chairman elected, and the time, place, and date of regular meetings established for 2024 and 2025. The board will also discuss board member travel and consider adjustment of the December 2024 regular meeting date.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice-Chairman
• Establishment of time, place, and date of regular meetings
• Discussion of board member travel
• Adjustment of December 2024 regular board meeting date

The Duval County School Board held its annual organizational meeting, electing Charlotte D. Joyce as Chairman and April A. Carney as Vice-Chairman for 2024-2025, both by 6-1 votes. The board also approved the meeting agenda, established regular meeting times and dates, approved board member travel, and rescheduled the December 2024 regular meeting to December 9, 2024.

• Elected Charlotte D. Joyce as Chairman for 2024-2025 (6-1)
• Elected April A. Carney as Vice-Chairman for 2024-2025 (6-1)
• Approved agenda with amendments (7-0)
• Established regular meeting time and place per Board Policy 2.23 (7-0)
• Approved board member travel to FSBA/FADSS conference (7-0)
• Rescheduled December 2024 regular meeting to December 9, 2024 (7-0)
• Scheduled December 2025 regular meeting for December 1, 2025 (7-0)

School Board

This is a special meeting of the Duval County School Board Leasing Corporation. The primary action is the election of officers for the leasing corporation. The agenda also includes approval of the agenda, public comment, and adjournment.

• Election of officers for Duval County School Board Leasing Corporation

The Duval County School Board held a special meeting as the Leasing Corporation. Members unanimously approved the agenda with a public comment item removed, and elected the same officers as the School Board for the coming year. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved November 19, 2024 agenda with public comment item removed (7-0)
• Elected Leasing Corporation officers for term through November 2025 (7-0)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Policy Handbook Review Committee will discuss 13 board policies, including curriculum standards, instructional materials, and student publications.

• Review of Board Policy 4.10 (Curriculum)
• Review of Board Policy 4.51 (Student Publications)
• Review of Board Policy 4.30 (Challenged Materials)
• Review of Board Policy 4.90 (Graduation Requirements)
• Review of Board Policy 8.53 (Closing and Consolidation Impact)

The Duval County School Board's Policy Handbook Review Committee met to discuss proposed changes to multiple board policies, including fraternization with students, curriculum, instructional materials, and chaperone requirements. No formal votes were taken; the committee discussed the changes and requested additional information. The policy on curriculum will be brought back to the next session for further review.

• Discussed changes to Board Policy 6.84 on fraternization with students
• Discussed changes to Board Policy 8.53 on closing and consolidation impact review
• Discussed changes to Board Policy 4.10 on curriculum; will be brought back to next session
• Discussed changes to Board Policy 4.19 on Title I comparability
• Discussed changes to Board Policy 4.20 on instructional materials selection
• Discussed changes to Board Policy 4.24 on management of textbooks
• Discussed changes to Board Policy 4.30 on challenged materials
• Discussed changes to Board Policy 4.45 on chaperones, including new $97.25 background check fee

School Board

The board will discuss the consolidation of several pairs of elementary schools and the merger of Bridge to Success academies into Eugene Butler Middle School. The meeting also includes votes on facility upgrades and various service contracts.

• Proposed consolidations of Annie R. Morgan/Biltmore, Kings Trail/Beauclerc, Don Brewer/Merrill Road, Susie Tolbert/Smart Pope Livingston, George Washington Carver/Rufus E. Payne, and Hidden Oaks/Cedar Hills elementary schools
• Consolidation of Bridge to Success Academy Middle and High at West Jacksonville into Eugene Butler Middle School
• Turf field project at Atlantic Coast High School No. 268
• Roof replacement at Chets Creek Elementary School No. 264
• Public hearing and vote on revisions to Chapter 8 Board Policies

The Duval County School Board approved consolidations of several elementary schools, including Annie R. Morgan into Biltmore, Kings Trail into Beauclerc, Don Brewer into Merrill Road, Susie Tolbert into Smart Pope Livingston, George Washington Carver into Rufus E. Payne, and Hidden Oaks into Cedar Hills, all beginning in August 2025, with some amended to allow consolidation onto one campus by the 2026/2027 school year. The board also approved the consent agenda, revisions to Chapter 8 Board Policy on threat management, and various travel requests. All votes were 7-0 except for the Carver and Hidden Oaks consolidations, which passed 6-1 with Chairman Willie voting nay.

• Approved consolidation of Annie R. Morgan Elementary into Biltmore Elementary (7-0)
• Approved consolidation of Kings Trail Elementary into Beauclerc Elementary (7-0)
• Approved consolidation of Don Brewer Elementary into Merrill Road Elementary, amended to one campus by 2026/2027 (7-0)
• Approved consolidation of Susie Tolbert Elementary into Smart Pope Livingston Elementary (7-0, Chairman Willie nay)
• Approved consolidation of George Washington Carver Elementary into Rufus E. Payne Elementary, amended to one campus by 2026/2027 (6-1, Chairman Willie nay)
• Approved consolidation of Hidden Oaks Elementary into Cedar Hills Elementary, amended to one campus by 2026/2027 (6-1, Chairman Willie nay)
• Approved revisions to Chapter 8 Board Policy on threat management (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts, budget resolutions, and construction items (7-0)

School Board

The Duval County School Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on consolidating seven elementary schools into fewer locations. The board will also hold an executive session on safety and security before public hearings on each consolidation proposal.

• Public hearing on consolidation of Annie R. Morgan Elementary and Biltmore Elementary Schools
• Public hearing on consolidation of Kings Trail Elementary and Beauclerc Elementary Schools
• Public hearing on consolidation of Don Brewer Elementary and Merrill Road Elementary Schools
• Public hearing on consolidation of Susie Tolbert Elementary and Smart Pope Livingston Elementary Schools
• Public hearing on consolidation of George Washington Carver Elementary and Rufus E. Payne Elementary Schools

The Board conducted eight public hearings regarding the proposed consolidation of various elementary, middle, and high schools. No final votes were taken on the consolidations during this meeting; the session focused on public testimony and board discussion.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)

School Board

The Policy Handbook Review Committee is meeting to discuss ten specific board policies. These items include guidelines on curriculum, student fees, and school naming.

• Board Policy 4.10: The Curriculum
• Board Policy 4.18: Student Fees
• Board Policy 5.46: Magnet Schools and Programs
• Board Policy 6.84: Fraternization with Students
• Board Policy 8.59: Naming or Renaming Schools

The Duval County School Board's Policy Handbook Review Committee met on October 22, 2024, to discuss multiple board policies, including fraternization with students, curriculum, student progression, exceptional student education, and school closing/consolidation impact. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a discussion-only session. The committee reviewed proposed changes and requested additional information on several policies, including a new policy on historical markers for closed schools.

• Discussed changes to Board Policy 6.84 on fraternization with students, including clarifying 'employees' and adding communication language for coaches and parents
• Reviewed Board Policy 4.10 on curriculum, requesting exact state statute language and data on opt-outs
• Noted only a typo correction in Board Policy 4.12 on exceptional student education
• Discussed Board Policy 4.121 on transition to postsecondary education for students with disabilities, including UF Health, UNF, and FSCJ programs
• Reviewed Board Policy 4.15 on English for Speakers of Other Languages, including ELL alternative assessment pathways
• Discussed Board Policy 4.18 on student fees, including removal of fees for take-home equipment and instrument maintenance
• Discussed adding historical marker requirements to Board Policy 8.53 on school closing and consolidation, including claw-back provisions and committee selection
• Adjourned at 10:48 a.m.

General

The Audit Advisory Committee will approve member participation via video or telephone, adopt the meeting agenda, and ratify minutes from July 17, 2024 and August 19, 2024. The committee will receive staffing, audit, subcommittee and finance updates, including a review of the 2025‑2026 budget and the 1‑Million dollar fund update. It will also consider the 2024 annual report and governance matters before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from July 17, 2024 and August 19, 2024
• Finance update with 2025‑2026 budget review
• 1‑Million fund update
• Audit updates
• Staffing updates

The Duval County Public Schools Audit Advisory Committee met on October 17, 2024, and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. The committee received updates on staffing, audits, and finances, but made no substantive policy decisions.

• Approved October 17, 2024 agenda (3-0)
• Approved minutes from July 17 and August 19, 2024 meetings (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:45 p.m. (3-0)

School Board

The agenda committee will meet to review the draft agenda for the November 4, 2024, School Board meeting. The session includes comments from elected officials and a public comment period before adjournment.

• Review draft agenda for November 4, 2024 meeting
• Comments from elected officials
• Public comment period

The Duval County School Board met for an agenda committee meeting on October 15, 2024, to discuss items for the upcoming November 4, 2024, agenda. No formal votes were taken during this meeting; the only action was a unanimous vote to adjourn. Discussions covered several school consolidations, contract renewals, and financial reports, with requests for additional information and community communication improvements.

• Adjourned meeting at 12:01 p.m. (7-0)
• Discussed approval of 2024-2025 agreement with Imagine Learning, Inc.
• Discussed renewal agreement with Lutheran Services Florida, Inc.
• Discussed approval of interagency agreement for BIZI, Inc. 2024-2025
• Discussed minimum qualifications for speech language pathologist
• Discussed monthly financial statements for July/August 2024
• Discussed consolidations of multiple elementary schools and Bridge to Success Academy programs
• Discussed exclusive healthier beverage contract RFP 13-24/DB

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will hold a workshop to discuss a quarterly safety and security update. The meeting also includes a discussion on governance.

• Quarterly Safety and Security Update
• Governance discussion

The Duval County School Board held a workshop on October 15, 2024, with all members present. The meeting included a quarterly safety and security update and a discussion on governance items, but no substantive decisions were made. The only action was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting at 1:16 p.m. (7-0)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will hold a workshop to hear a partner presentation from Children's Home Society, review the district's technology plan, receive an enrollment update, and discuss governance matters. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Partner presentation: Children's Home Society
• Technology plan review
• Enrollment update
• Governance discussion

The Duval County School Board held a workshop on October 8, 2024, with presentations on the Children's Home Society partnership, the 2024-2025 Technology Plan, and student enrollment. No formal decisions were made; the board discussed a draft resolution on student safety and considered reopening the IBA position applicant pool. The meeting adjourned with a 7-0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting at 1:39 p.m. (7-0)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will consider several labor contract settlements with Duval Teachers United and a five-year capital plan. The board is also deciding on the surplus status of Carter G. Woodson Elementary.

• Settlements with Duval Teachers United (DTU) for 2024-2025 teacher, paraprofessional, and office personnel contracts
• School District Five-Year Capital Plan 2024/2025–2028/2029
• Declaration of Carter G. Woodson Elementary at 2334 Butler Avenue as surplus property
• Approval of 2024-2025 School Improvement Plans
• Exclusive Healthier Beverage Contract RFP 13-24/DB

The Board approved the amended School District Five-Year Capital Plan 2024/2025–2028/2029. Other actions included approving the consent agenda, which covered teacher and staff contract settlements and the declaration of one elementary school as surplus property.

• Approved amended School District Five-Year Capital Plan 2024/2025–2028/2029 (6-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Declared Carter G. Woodson Elementary No. 166 as surplus property (via Consent Agenda)
• Approved 2024-2025 teacher, paraprofessional, and office personnel contract settlements (via Consent Agenda)
• Approved board travel to FSBA/FADSS Annual Joint Conference in Tampa (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from September 3, 5, 16, 17, and 18, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved October 1, 2024 agenda with amendments (7-0)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools School Board’s Policy Handbook Review Committee will discuss two proposed updates to district policies: BOARD POLICY 6.84 on fraternization with students and BOARD POLICY 8.21 on threat management teams. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

The Policy Handbook Review Committee discussed proposed changes to policies regarding staff-student fraternization and school threat management teams. No final policy changes were adopted during this meeting; items were discussed for future consideration and revision.

• Adjourned meeting at 10:42 a.m. (6-0)

School Board

The Agenda Committee is meeting to review the draft agenda for the October 1, 2024, meeting. The session includes time for comments from elected officials and public comment.

• Review of draft agenda for October 1, 2024

The Duval County School Board held an agenda committee meeting to discuss items for the October 1, 2024 agenda, including turnaround option plans for four schools, approval of school improvement plans, a settlement with Duval Teacher United, and declaring Carter G. Woodson Elementary surplus. No formal votes were taken; the only action was adjournment, which passed 7-0.

• Adjourned meeting at 2:47 PM (7-0)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will hold a workshop to discuss the relocation and sale of its administrative building. The board will also review the Master Facility Plan and governance matters.

• Relocation and sale of administrative building
• Master Facility Plan (MFP)
• Governance

The Duval County School Board held a workshop on September 17, 2024, discussing the potential relocation and sale of the administrative building and the Master Facility Plan. No formal decisions were made; the board heard presentations and requested additional information, such as costs per feeder pattern and maps of nearby schools. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous 7-0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting at 12:55 PM (7-0)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will discuss historic markers on school sites during a member‑to‑member meeting. No other agenda items are listed for this session.

• Historic markers on school sites

The Duval County School Board held a member-to-member discussion on September 16, 2024, about preserving the history of schools being closed, particularly those built for African American students. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with stakeholders discussing options like historical markers with QR codes, district policy changes, and student research involvement. The board agreed that a policy needs to be drafted and that the district should lead the project with stakeholder input.

• No formal votes or decisions taken; discussion only on historical markers for closed schools
• Agreed that a policy needs to be drafted for historical markers on future school closures
• Agreed that the Duval County School Board should lead the historical marker project with stakeholder input

School Board

The Duval County School Board holds a special meeting to adopt the final budget for 2023-24 and to hold seven public hearings on the 2024-25 final proposed millage rates and budget, including voted and non-voted discretionary operating funds and capital outlay.

• Adoption of final budget resolutions for 2023-24
• Annual financial report including cost report
• Public hearings on 2024-25 final proposed millage rates and final budget (voted discretionary operating, non-voted discretionary operating, capital outlay)

The Duval County School Board unanimously approved the final 2024-2025 budget totaling $3,275,514,814, along with the required local effort, non-voted discretionary, voted discretionary, and capital outlay millage rates. The board also adopted the 2023-2024 budget resolutions and the Superintendent's Annual Financial Report. All votes were 5-0, with two board members absent.

• Adopted final 2024-2025 budget of $3,275,514,814 (5-0)
• Adopted Required Local Effort millage of 3.0920 mills, raising $350,875,688 (5-0)
• Adopted Non-Voted Discretionary Operating millage of 0.7480 mills, raising $84,881,959 (5-0)
• Adopted Voted Discretionary Operating millage of 1.0000 mills, raising $113,478,554 (5-0)
• Adopted Capital Outlay millage of 1.5000 mills, raising $170,217,831 (5-0)
• Adopted 2023-2024 Budget Resolutions No. 11 for all funds (5-0)
• Approved Superintendent's Annual Financial Report for FY ending June 30, 2024 (5-0)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will hold a public hearing and vote on proposed revisions to Chapter 6 of the board policies. The meeting also includes approvals for a water‑main easement at Southside Estates Elementary, Phase III construction documents for a $1 million turf‑field project at Jean Ribault High School, and several service agreements and contractor pre‑qualifications.

• Public hearing and vote on revisions to Chapter 6 Board Policies (item 28)
• Approval of easement with Jacksonville Electric Authority for new water main at Southside Estates Elementary replacement (item 15)
• Approval of Phase III construction documents for $1 million Arts & Athletics Referendum turf field at Jean Ribault High School (item 21)
• Approval of agreement with Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development (trust‑based relational intervention) (item 1)
• Pre‑qualifications of construction contractors for educational projects (item 17)

The Duval County School Board approved the consent agenda, which included numerous contracts, agreements, and personnel actions. They also adopted revisions to Chapter 6 board policies on professional ethics and employee misconduct, and approved a renewal agreement with the I'm a S.T.A.R. Foundation for $293,125. The board approved revised minimum qualifications for the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resource Services by a 6-1 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved I'm a S.T.A.R. Foundation agreement, $293,125 (7-0)
• Approved revised minimum qualifications for Assistant Superintendent, Human Resource Services (6-1)
• Adopted revisions to Policy 6.80 and 6.86 (7-0)
• Approved board member travel (7-0)
• Approved superintendent's travel (7-0)
• Approved minutes from August meetings (7-0)
• Approved agenda with amendments (7-0)

General

The Audit Advisory Finance Subcommittee met to review the 2024-2025 budget, discussing fund balance policy, debt, charter school funding, and ESSER balance. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with topics for the next meeting including health care insurance and sales tax.

• Reviewed 2024-2025 budget overview (no vote)
• Discussed fund balance policy compliance (no action)
• Requested FTE 10-day totals for enrollment and Master Facility Plan (no vote)
• Requested to/from spreadsheet for Chaffee Middle School enrollment (no vote)

School Board

The Board will hold a workshop to receive an update on the community engagement process for the Master Facility Plan. The meeting also includes a discussion on governance.

• Master Facility Plan (MFP) community engagement process update
• Governance discussion

The Duval County School Board held a workshop to discuss the Master Facility Plan community engagement process, operational costs, and school feeder patterns, alongside general governance issues. The board also reviewed internal board auditor candidate interviews and decided to offer the position to Thomas Alger. Finally, the board voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Offered Internal Board Auditor position to Thomas Alger (6-0 vote implied by adjournment/consensus context; formal vote listed for adjournment)
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:15pm (Passed, 6-0)

School Board

The school board will discuss a draft agenda for the September 3, 2024 meeting, hear comments from elected officials, allow public comment, and then adjourn.

• Draft agenda review for September 3, 2024

The Duval County School Board held an agenda committee meeting to review items for the September 3, 2024, meeting. No formal decisions were made; discussions covered agreements with various organizations, minimum qualifications for positions, and other items. The board adjourned with a 5-0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting at 3:10pm (5-0)

General

The Duval County Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting to discuss two specific items. The agenda includes a dual enrollment addendum for FSCJ and human resource services employee transactions.

• FSCJ dual enrollment addendum
• Human resource services employee transactions

The Duval County School Board approved an addendum to its dual enrollment agreement with Florida State College at Jacksonville, including a requisition with Follett High Education Group for textbooks not exceeding $1,890,000. The board also approved routine human resources employee transactions. All votes were 5-0, with Chairman Darryl Willie and Board Member April A. Carney absent.

• Approved FSCJ dual enrollment addendum and $1.89M Follett textbook requisition (5-0)
• Approved Human Resource Services employee transactions (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:32 p.m. (5-0)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools School Board is convening a special meeting to conduct an expulsion hearing for a student identified as Z.S. under hearing office #2324-014. The board will review the case and decide on the expulsion during this hearing.

• Expulsion hearing for student Z.S. under hearing office #2324-014

School Board

The Duval County School Board will hold its regular August 6 meeting, where members are scheduled to approve a consent agenda that includes revisions to the 2024–2025 student conduct code and multiple agreements with outside organizations. The board will also hear reports from departments and consider a public hearing on revisions to Chapter 5 board policies.

• Revisions to the 2024-2025 Code of Student Conduct
• Approval of interagency agreement with PACE Center for Girls, Jacksonville (2024-2025)
• Approval of contract for day care services for Teen Parent Program (2024-2026)
• Public hearing and vote on revisions to Chapter 5 Board Policies
• Prequalifications of construction contractors for educational projects

The Duval County School Board approved the August 6, 2024 agenda, prior meeting minutes, and the consent agenda, all by 7-0 votes. They also adopted revisions to Policy 5.44 (School Attendance Boundaries) after a public hearing with no speakers, and approved a meeting schedule change for August 13 and 20 workshops to August 15. The meeting included recognitions and public comments but no other substantive decisions.

• Approved August 6, 2024 agenda with amendments (7-0)
• Approved minutes from July 2, 16, 23, and 30 meetings (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts, agreements, and reports (7-0)
• Approved meeting schedule change for August 13 and 20 workshops to August 15 (7-0)
• Adopted Policy 5.44 School Attendance Boundaries revisions after public hearing (7-0)
• Confirmed Board Member travel to CGCS conference in Dallas (7-0)

School Board

The School Board is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings regarding the 2024-2025 tentative budget and proposed millage rates. The session includes discussions on required local effort, discretionary operating funds, and capital outlay.

• Public hearing on 2024-2025 Tentative Budget
• Public hearing on 2024-2025 Tentative Proposed Millage Rates
• Review of Capital Outlay budget
• Resolution Number 2025-01
• Resolution Number 2025-02

The Duval County School Board held a special meeting and unanimously approved the 2024-2025 tentative millage rates and budget, including a required local effort millage of 3.0920 and a total tentative budget of $3,279,798,265. The board also scheduled a final public hearing on the millage and budget for September 5, 2024. All votes were 5-0, with two board members absent.

• Adopted 2024-2025 Required Local Effort Millage of 3.0920, raising $350,875,688 (5-0)
• Adopted Non-Voted Discretionary Operating Millage of 0.7480, raising $84,881,959 (5-0)
• Adopted Voted Discretionary Operating Millage of 1.0000, raising $113,478,554 (5-0)
• Adopted Capital Outlay Millage of 1.5000, raising $170,217,831 (5-0)
• Adopted Tentative Millage Rates Resolution 2024-01 (5-0)
• Adopted tentative budget of $3,279,798,265 for 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Reconsidered and re-approved Non-Voted Discretionary Operating Millage (5-0)
• Scheduled final millage and budget hearing for Sept. 5, 2024, at 5:05 p.m. (5-0)

School Board

This is a special board meeting of the Duval County Public Schools Board, primarily focused on discussing litigation and collective bargaining matters. The agenda includes public comment and an open session, but the main topics are legal and labor-related. The meeting is procedural in nature, with no specific action items listed.

• Discussion of litigation
• Collective bargaining discussion
• Public comment period
• Open session

The Board convened a special meeting that was closed to the public to discuss litigation related to collective bargaining. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the open session.

School Board

The Duval County School Board approved the advertisement of the proposed 2024-2025 tentative budget and millage levy, setting a total proposed millage rate of 6.4300 mills to raise $719,454,032. The board also authorized publication of legal notices and a public hearing on July 30, 2024, at 5:05 p.m. All votes were 6-0, with Board Member April Carney absent.

• Approved agenda with amended item for millage and budget advertisement (6-0)
• Approved proposed 2024-2025 tentative budget and millage levy advertisement (6-0)
• Authorized legal notices and public hearing for July 30, 2024 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:12 p.m. (6-0)

General

The committee approved the July 17, 2024, agenda and minutes from April and May meetings. The remainder of the session consisted of staff updates regarding internal audits, teacher vacancies, and district financial reporting.

• Approved July 17, 2024, agenda (4-0)
• Approved April 24, 2024 Audit Advisory Committee meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved May 9, 2024 Audit Advisory Finance Subcommittee meeting minutes (4-0)

School Board

This is a procedural agenda committee meeting. The board will review a draft agenda for its August 6, 2024 meeting, take comments from elected officials and the public, then adjourn. No decisions or substantive items are listed.

• Draft agenda review for August 6, 2024 meeting
• Comments from elected officials
• Public comment period

The Board held an Agenda Committee meeting to discuss various contracts, policies, and program revisions for the August 6, 2024, agenda. No substantive votes were taken on the items discussed; the only formal action was the adjournment of the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting at 12:45 p.m. (5-0)

School Board

This is a board workshop, not a voting meeting. The board will discuss professional ethics policies, attendance boundaries, a budget update, a technology update, and governance. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of professional ethics policies 6.80 and 6.86
• Discussion of attendance boundaries policy 5.44
• Budget update
• Technology update
• Governance discussion

The Board conducted a workshop to discuss professional ethics policies, attendance boundaries, and financial updates. No substantive policy changes or budget approvals were decided during this session; items are scheduled for future votes.

• Adjourned meeting at 2:41 p.m. (5-0)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools board will hold a member-to-member meeting. The agenda consists of governance discussions and adjournment.

School Board

The School Board is reviewing various administrative actions including staff reappointments, salary schedule increases, and financial statements. The meeting includes public hearings and votes on several board policy revisions and the 2024-2025 student progression plan.

• Increase to Pay Band 14 of the District Administrator Salary Schedule
• Settlement with the Fraternal Order of Police, Jacksonville Consolidated Lodge No. 5-30
• Temporary construction easement for the Old Middleburg Road widening project
• Amended and restated easement with Westview Signature, LLC for a multifamily project
• Public hearing and vote on modifications to the 2024-2025 Student Progression Plan

The Board approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering personnel, contracts, and facility easements. Several board policies regarding attendance boundaries, educational facilities, and facility use were adopted, while the professional ethics policy was postponed.

• Approved Consent Agenda including 42 items (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 5.44 School Attendance Boundaries (7-0)
• Postponed vote on Policy 6.80 Professional Ethics to September 3, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 8.50 Educational Facilities Planning and Policy 8.53 Consolidation Impact Review Process (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 9.30 Use of Facilities and Grounds (7-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 Student Progression Plan modifications (7-0)
• Approved Board travel to Tallahassee and Washington, D.C. (7-0)
• Approved June 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

School Board

The Agenda Committee will meet to discuss the draft agenda for the upcoming July 2, 2024 meeting. This is a procedural meeting focused on agenda review.

• Draft agenda review for July 2, 2024

This was an Agenda Committee meeting where board members reviewed items scheduled for the upcoming July 2, 2024, regular meeting. No votes were taken on policy changes, contracts, or budget items. Several agenda items, including revisions to Board Policies Chapter 6 and 9 and a vestibule renovation project, were requested to be pulled from the future agenda for further discussion.

• Reviewed draft agenda for July 2, 2024 meeting
• Requested removal of Chapter 6 Board Policy revisions from future agenda
• Requested removal of Central Administration Building vestibule project from future agenda
• Adjourned meeting (7-0 vote)

School Board

The School Board will hold a workshop to discuss several upcoming student programs. Discussion topics include student progression, the code of conduct, and mental health planning for the next academic year.

• Student Progression Plan 2024-2025
• Student Code of Conduct 2024-2025
• 2024-2025 Mental Health Plan

The Duval County School Board held a workshop on June 18, 2024, where staff presented the 2024-2025 Student Progression Plan, the proposed 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct, and the 2024-2025 Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan. No votes were taken on these items; they were presented and discussed. The only recorded action was a motion to adjourn at 2:10 p.m., which passed 5-0.

• Adjourned meeting at 2:10 p.m. (5-0)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools School Board is holding a special meeting to address personnel matters. The agenda includes the approval of the superintendent contract and the reappointment of district administrators.

• Approval of Superintendent contract
• Reappointment of District Administrators

The Duval County School Board voted to approve an employment agreement for Dr. Christopher Bernier to serve as the district's superintendent. The board also approved the meeting agenda, which included an amendment to the superintendent contract item and the withdrawal of the reappointment of district administrators.

• Approved June 12, 2024, meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved employment agreement for Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier (6-1)
• Withdrew reappointment of district administrators
• Adjourned meeting at 9:48 a.m. (7-0)

School Board

The Duval County School Board will hold a June 11, 2024, workshop to discuss state legislative updates, the status of the one mill referendum, and general governance matters. The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate listing only discussion topics, with no specific proposals, dollar amounts, or scheduled votes detailed.

• Legislative updates discussion
• One mill referendum progress report
• General governance review

The Duval County School Board held a workshop on June 11, 2024, covering the 2024 Legislative Overview, 1-Mill referendum project and funding updates, and governance items. No substantive decisions were made; the only vote was to adjourn at 1:22 p.m., which passed 7-0. Board members requested several bring-backs, including information on school safety contributions from other counties, a list of contractors on gender equity projects, and a workshop on unsolicited thresholds. A request was also made to bring a proposed MSL contract for the Internal Board Auditor position before the board for consideration.

• Adjourned meeting at 1:22 p.m. (7-0)

School Board

The School Board will review various administrative, financial, and operational items. Discussion includes academic service agreements, personnel reappointments, labor settlements, and facility maintenance projects.

• Approval of district calendars for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years
• Settlements with Northeast Florida Public Employees Local 630, LIUNA, AFL-CIO and AFSCME Florida Council 79
• Roof replacement at Stanton College Preparatory High School No. 153
• Reallocation of capital funding for portables at Baldwin Junior/Senior High School and Atlantic Coast High School
• Amendment to design services for renovations at Mandarin High School #260

The Duval County School Board approved a fourth renewal of its Construction Management Agent/Owner's Representative agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, for professional fees not to exceed $7,914,144.00 from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, on a 4-3 vote. The Board also approved a $418,692.00 contract with the International Institute for Restorative Practices (5-2) and a contract with ESS Southeast, LLC for substitute teaching employment services for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029 (7-0). A motion to reject the nominee for School Police Chief failed 3-4, and the Board postponed the reappointment of Sean MacMaster to a future meeting (7-0).

• Approved fourth renewal of Jacobs Engineering construction management agreement, fees not to exceed $7,914,144.00 (4-3)
• Approved $418,692.00 contract with International Institute for Restorative Practices (5-2)
• Approved ESS Southeast, LLC substitute teaching employment services contract, July 1, 2024-June 30, 2029 (7-0)
• Motion to reject School Police Chief nominee failed (3-4)
• Postponed reappointment of Sean MacMaster to next Special or Regular Board Meeting (7-0)
• Approved use of Schultz Center for professional functions, not to exceed $180,000.00 (7-0)
• Approved June 4, 2024 agenda as amended (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)

School Board

The Policy Handbook Review Committee is meeting to review several existing board policies. The discussion includes topics ranging from professional ethics and school attendance boundaries to facility use and threat management.

• Board Policy 6.80 Professional Ethics
• Board Policy 5.44 School Attendance Boundaries
• Board Policy 8.50 Educational Facilities Planning
• Board Policy 8.53 Consolidation Impact Review Process
• Board Policy 9.30 Use of Facilities and Grounds

The Duval County School Board's Policy Handbook Review Committee met on May 29, 2024, to discuss proposed changes to seven board policies, including professional ethics, school attendance boundaries, facilities planning, consolidation impact review, use of facilities and grounds, threat management teams, and the sales surtax committee. The minutes record discussion only; no policy was approved, denied, or adopted. The only recorded vote was to adjourn at 12:30 p.m., which passed 5-0. Board Member Jones, Superintendent Dr. Dana Kriznar, and Vice-Chairman Charlotte D. Joyce (who left at 12:30 p.m.) were not present for all or part of the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting at 12:30 p.m. (5-0)
• No vote recorded on Board Policy 6.80 Professional Ethics — discussed only
• No vote recorded on Board Policy 5.44 School Attendance Boundaries — discussed only
• No vote recorded on Board Policy 8.50 Educational Facilities Planning — discussed only
• No vote recorded on Board Policy 8.53 Consolidation Impact Review Process — discussed only
• No vote recorded on Board Policy 9.30 Use of Facilities and Grounds — discussed only
• No vote recorded on Board Policy 8.21 Threat Management Team — discussed only
• No vote recorded on Board Policy 9.66 Sales Surtax Committee — discussed only

School Board

The School Board will discuss the selection of a candidate for Superintendent of Schools. The meeting also includes updates on current and new superintendent contracts and the status of the one-mill referendum.

• Selection of the candidate for Superintendent of Schools
• New Superintendent contract discussion
• Current Superintendent contract discussion
• One-mill referendum status updates

At a May 23, 2024 special meeting, the Duval County School Board voted 7-0 to offer Dr. Christopher Bernier the position of Superintendent and to authorize contract negotiations led by Chair Willie and Attorney Poole. The board also approved the meeting agenda 7-0 with changes that amended the superintendent selection item, added a new superintendent contract item, and withdrew both the current superintendent contract and the One-Mill Referendum status update. The board discussed the new superintendent contract, including that it should be performance-based, and recessed so Chairman Willie could call Dr. Bernier to congratulate him. The meeting adjourned at 10:46 a.m.

• Approved May 23, 2024 special meeting agenda as amended (7-0)
• Offered Superintendent position to Dr. Christopher Bernier and authorized contract negotiations (7-0)
• Withdrew current superintendent contract item
• Withdrew One-Mill Referendum status update item
• Adjourned meeting at 10:46 a.m. (7-0)

School Board

This Agenda Committee meeting is a procedural session to review the draft agenda for the June 4, 2024, meeting. The meeting also includes a period for public comment.

• Draft agenda review for June 4, 2024

The Agenda Committee met to review draft items for the June 4, 2024, meeting. No formal votes were taken on the draft agenda items, though the board selected its representatives for the Florida School Board Association.

• Selected Cindy Pearson as Board of Directors Representative for FSBA
• Selected Darryl Willie as Board of Directors Alternate Representative for FSBA
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (7-0)

School Board

The School Board will hold a workshop to discuss the Master Facility Plan and receive a budget update. The meeting also includes status updates on the One-Mill Referendum and governance matters.

• Master Facility Plan discussion
• Budget update
• One-Mill Referendum status updates
• Governance discussion

The Board held a workshop to discuss the community engagement process for the Master Facility Plan and receive a financial update. No substantive policy or budget votes were taken during the session.

• Decided to use school districts rather than City Council boundaries for group selection in the Master Facility Plan process
• Adjourned meeting at 2:33pm (4-0)

School Board

This focus group meeting involves Duval County School Board members regarding Superintendent finalist interviews. The provided agenda contains only procedural items.

• Superintendent finalist interviews

The Duval County School Board and a community focus group conducted interviews with two finalist candidates for the superintendent position. The sessions consisted of question-and-answer periods with the candidates.

School Board

The agenda consists of a single discussion item regarding issues impacting growth, funding, quality of life, and work within the City of Jacksonville. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed in the provided text.

• Discussion on growth, funding, quality of life, and work in Jacksonville

The School Board and City Council held a joint meeting to discuss district growth, facilities, and youth programs. The board identified two finalists for the superintendent position and outlined a revised timeline for the Master Facilities Plan due to declining enrollment.

• Selected Dr. Christopher Bernier and Dr. Daniel Smith as superintendent finalists
• Scheduled superintendent finalist interviews for May 13 and selection for May 14

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board is meeting to select finalists for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The agenda also includes approval of the meeting agenda and a period for public comment.

• Selection of finalists for Superintendent of Schools

The Duval County School Board approved a special meeting agenda and selected Dr. Christopher Bernier and Dr. Daniel Smith as the two finalists for the Superintendent of Schools position. The vote to approve these finalists passed 7-0. The board also discussed the logistics for upcoming interviews, including community meet-and-greets and board-specific question themes.

• Approved May 7, 2024 agenda with amendment (7-0)
• Selected Dr. Christopher Bernier and Dr. Daniel Smith as Superintendent finalists (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:01 p.m. (7-0)

School Board

The School Board is reviewing multiple charter school contract renewals and amendments. The meeting also includes public hearings and votes regarding several chapters of board policies.

• Charter renewal contracts for Seaside Charter North, Seacoast Charter Academy, Global Outreach Charter Academy, Duval Charter School at Mandarin, Duval Charter School at Southside, Tiger Academy, and School of Success (SOS) Academy
• Charter contract amendments for Biscayne High School and River City Science Academy locations
• Public hearing and vote on revisions to Board Policy Chapters 2, 5, 6, 8, and 9
• Roof replacement at Englewood High School
• Design services amendment for Richard L. Brown Gifted and Talented Academy #58

The Duval County School Board approved numerous policy revisions across Chapters 2, 5, 6, 8, and 9 of the Board Manual. A significant vote passed a change to student transportation eligibility, limiting bus service to secondary students living more than 1.5 miles from their assigned school, while deferring changes for elementary students. The Board also approved a consent agenda containing charter renewals, curriculum purchases, and financial reports, all passing with unanimous or near-unanimous votes.

• Approved revisions to Chapter 2 policies (Board Meeting Protocol, Health Advisory) (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Chapter 5 policies (Magnet Schools, Directory Info, Student Data Privacy) (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Chapter 6 policies (Work Year/Day, Complaints Against Employees) (7-0)
• Amended Chapter 8 policies to apply transportation eligibility changes to secondary students only (5-2)
• Approved revisions to Chapter 9 policies (Parent Organizations, Sales Surtax Oversight) (6-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including charter renewals, curriculum contracts, and financial reports
• Approved Board Member travel to FSBA/FADSS Conference in Tampa (7-0)
• Approved Superintendent travel to FADSS Spring Leadership and FSBA/FADSS Conference (7-0)

School Board

The Policy Handbook Review Committee is meeting to review several existing and new board policies. Discussions include topics such as student transportation, wireless communication devices, and facility use.

• Board Policy 6.721 Employee Threat Assessment (New Policy)
• Board Policy 8.30 Student Transportation
• Board Policy 5.38 Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices
• Board Policy 9.30 Use of Facilities and Grounds
• Board Policy 8.59 Naming or Renaming Schools

The Policy Handbook Review Committee discussed several proposed policy changes and new guidelines. No substantive votes were taken on the policies reviewed; the only formal action was the adjournment of the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting at 1:20 PM (6-0)

School Board

The Duval County School Board will meet to finalize the selection of a semi-finalist for Superintendent of Schools. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding Florida Assessment of Student Thinking Progress Monitoring Assessment 2 data.

• Finalizing the semi-finalist for Superintendent of Schools
• Florida Assessment of Student Thinking Progress Monitoring Assessment 2 data

At an April 23, 2024 special meeting, the Duval County School Board approved its agenda 7-0 and selected six semi-finalists for Superintendent of Schools: Dr. Christopher Bernier, Adam Taylor, Dr. Daniel Smith, Dr. Josiah Phillips, Dr. Cheryl Proctor, and Dr. Luis Solano. Both the selection motion and the motion to approve the semi-finalist list passed 7-0. The Board also approved the Superintendent search Focus Group as amended, 7-0, and received a presentation on PM2 reading and math assessment data with no vote recorded. The meeting adjourned at 12:47 p.m. by a 6-0 vote after Dr. Lori Hershey departed at 12:29 p.m.

• Approved the April 23, 2024 Special Board Meeting agenda as submitted (7-0)
• Selected semi-finalists for Superintendent of Schools from the applicant lists (7-0)
• Approved the semi-finalist list: Dr. Christopher Bernier, Adam Taylor, Dr. Daniel Smith, Dr. Josiah Phillips, Dr. Cheryl Proctor, Dr. Luis Solano (7-0)
• Approved the Superintendent search Focus Group as amended (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:47 p.m. (6-0; Dr. Hershey had departed at 12:29 p.m.)

School Board

The Agenda Committee is meeting to conduct a review of the draft agenda for the upcoming May 7, 2024, meeting. This session includes an opportunity for public comment before adjournment.

• Draft agenda review for May 7, 2024

The Agenda Committee met to discuss items for the May 7, 2024, meeting, including charter school renewals, professional development contracts, and board policy revisions. No substantive votes were taken on the discussed items; the board only voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board Workshop will discuss the Master Facilities Plan and Florida Assessment of Student Thinking Progress Monitoring Assessment 2 Data. The board will also hold an executive session regarding technology.

• Master Facilities Plan discussion
• Executive Session: Technology
• Florida Assessment of Student Thinking Progress Monitoring Assessment 2 Data review

The Board held a workshop to discuss the Master Facilities Plan, including community engagement and project timelines. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting other than the motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting at 2:52 p.m. (7-0)

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board will hold a special meeting regarding an alternative education behavioral support matter. The session includes a student expulsion hearing for case #2324-011 D.H.

• Expulsion hearing for Student D.H. (Hearing Office #2324-011)

School Board

The School Board will conduct a workshop covering several administrative and operational topics. Discussion items include budget updates, workforce readiness, and partner presentations.

• Partner presentation by BBBS
• Purchasing and OEO discussion
• Workforce readiness: Duval Ready
• Budget update

The Board conducted a workshop featuring presentations on Big Brothers Big Sisters, purchasing procedures, and the 'Duval Ready' workforce program. Members discussed budget projections, student enrollment losses, and the Master Facility Plan. No formal votes were taken during this session.

• Requested list of all sole source vendors and contracts with only one bidder
• Chairman Willie committed to Board Engagement request from the OEO department
• Requested data on student losses to combat enrollment decline
• Requested property tax revenue per FTE broken down by Board Member district
• Requested research on utilizing a consultant for the IBA position

School Board

The School Board will review various administrative and operational items including financial statements and personnel matters. Discussion topics include the consolidation of R.V. Daniels Elementary School into Richard L. Brown Gifted and Talented Academy.

• Settlement with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 177, IBEW
• Settlement with Jacksonville Supervisors Association, Inc.
• Temporary construction easement for McMillian Street force main replacement
• First amendment to construction management contract for Richard L. Brown Gifted and Talented Academy
• Consolidation of R.V. Daniels Elementary School and Richard L. Brown Gifted and Talented Academy

The Board approved the consolidation of R.V. Daniels Elementary School and R.L. Brown Gifted and Talented Academy, but amended the start date to August 2025 to allow more time for planning. The Board also approved a consent agenda covering various personnel actions, contracts, and financial statements.

• Approved consolidation of R.V. Daniels Elementary and R.L. Brown Gifted and Talented Academy starting August 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Read USA agreement and IT hardware RFP (7-0)
• Approved January 2024 monthly financial statements (7-0)
• Approved February 2024 budget resolutions (7-0)
• Approved employee terminations and suspensions for Yvette Johnson, Scotty McGee, and Jason John (7-0)
• Approved settlements with IBEW Local Union 177 and Jacksonville Supervisors Association, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved temporary construction easement for JEA McMillian Street force main replacement (7-0)
• Confirmed official Board travel to Tampa, FL for June 5-7, 2024 (7-0)

School Board

The Policy Handbook Review Committee is meeting to discuss various district policies. The agenda includes reviews of policies regarding school safety, attendance boundaries, and student data privacy.

• Board Policy 8.98: Locked Doors (New)
• Board Policy 5.44: School Attendance Boundaries
• Board Policy 8.32: Bus Routes
• Board Policy 8.12: School Police
• Board Policy 5.72: Student Data Privacy

School Board

The Special Board Meeting for student expulsion hearings scheduled for March 13, 2024, was cancelled. No items were heard or decided during this session.

School Board

The Agenda Committee will meet to review the draft agenda for the April 2, 2024, meeting.

• Draft agenda review for April 2, 2024

The Duval County School Board held an Agenda Committee meeting on March 12, 2024, to review the draft agenda for April 2, 2024. Board members discussed items including an agreement with READ USA, Inc., temporary nursing services, employee health insurance benefits, property insurance, monthly financial statements for January 2024, an IT hardware RFP with EMTEX Inc. d.b.a. BridgeNext, a high-speed bandwidth SD-WAN 5G wireless services contract, a construction management contract for Richard L. Brown Gifted and Talented Academy, a proposed consolidation of R.V. Daniels Elementary School and Richard L. Brown Gifted and Talented Academy, and Castaldi analysis for six elementary schools. No public comment was offered. The only recorded vote was to adjourn at 12:04 p.m., which passed 6-0; Board Member Hershey left at 11:02 a.m. and did not vote.

• Adjourned meeting at 12:04 p.m. (6-0)

School Board

This Board Workshop consists of discussion items regarding CBRE updates and governance. The board will also hold an executive session concerning cybersecurity.

• CBRE updates
• Governance discussion
• Executive session on cybersecurity

The Board held a workshop to review facility condition reports and three scenarios for the district's administrative offices. No formal votes were taken on the facility plans or governance items; the only decision made was to adjourn the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting at 10:42 a.m. (7-0)

School Board

The School Board will discuss the acquisition of a new administrative building and the disposition of surplus property via Invitation to Negotiate No. 09-22/TW.

• Acquisition of new administrative building
• Disposition of surplus property (ITN No. 09-22/TW)

The Duval County School Board voted 3-4 to reject a 20-year lease with Blue Cross Blue Shield (not to exceed $68,000,000) and 0-7 to reject a 20-year lease with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (not to exceed $128,000,000) for a new administrative building. A motion to reject and terminate ITN 09-22/TW also failed 0-7, with no member voting in favor. The board approved the agenda 7-0 and adjourned 7-0.

• Approved March 12, 2024 agenda as amended (7-0)
• Rejected Blue Cross Blue Shield lease proposal, not to exceed $68,000,000 over 20 years (3-4)
• Rejected Jacksonville Transportation Authority lease proposal, not to exceed $128,000,000 over 20 years (0-7)
• Motion to reject and terminate ITN 09-22/TW failed (0-7)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

School Board

This board workshop is scheduled to discuss the Master Facility Plan (MFP) retreat. The agenda contains no other items for discussion.

• Master Facility Plan (MFP) retreat discussion

The Board held a workshop to review proposed amendments to the Master Facility Plan, including potential school closures and boundary reconfigurations to reduce costs. No final decisions were made during this meeting; all items discussed were proposals.

School Board

The Duval County School Board will hold a public hearing and vote on revisions to Chapter 6 board policies. The agenda also includes reviews of December 2023 financial statements and January 2024 budget resolutions. Additionally, the board will consider several school renovation and construction projects.

• Public hearing and vote: Revisions to Chapter 6 Board Policies
• Construction management award for Sandalwood High School renovations
• Contract amendment for Mandarin High School renovation project
• Roof replacement at Southside Middle School
• Installation of four portables at Atlantic Coast High School and Baldwin Middle-High School

The Board adopted revisions to Policy 6.71 regarding complaints against employees. Members also approved a consent agenda covering various facility projects and contracts, and updated the 2024 board meeting schedule.

• Approved revisions to Policy 6.71, Complaints Against Employees (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including facility projects and contracts (7-0)
• Approved updated 2024 Board Meeting dates with specific amendments (7-0)
• Approved Superintendent travel to FADSS Spring Leadership Conference (7-0)
• Approved February 6, 13, 20, and 26 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved March 5, 2024, agenda as amended (7-0)

School Board

The meeting is a joint session between the Duval County School Board and the City Council. The agenda includes discussions regarding issues impacting growth, funding, quality of life, and work within the City of Jacksonville.

• Issues impacting growth, funding, quality of life, and work in Jacksonville

The joint meeting consisted of presentations and discussions regarding school zone safety, aquatic facility usage, literacy initiatives, and hurricane shelter contracts. No formal votes or legislative actions were recorded in the minutes.

School Board

The Duval County Public Schools Board Workshop will discuss Florida school safety with Sheriff Gualtieri. The meeting also includes updates regarding graduation rates.

• Florida School Safety presentation by Sheriff Gualtieri
• Graduation rate updates

The board conducted a workshop featuring a presentation on active assailant response and school security from Sheriff Bob Gualtieri. Staff also presented updates on the Class of 2023 graduation rates. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were made during the session.

• Adjourned meeting at 11:36 am (6-0)

School Board

The Agenda Committee will meet to review the draft agenda for the March 5, 2024, meeting. This is a procedural meeting.

• Draft agenda review for March 5, 2024

The Agenda Committee met to discuss various items for the upcoming March 5, 2024, board meeting. The session consisted of reviews and requests for additional information on contracts, facility projects, and personnel qualifications; no substantive policy or financial decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting at 1:41 p.m. (5-0)

School Board

The School Board will hold a workshop to discuss several administrative topics. Discussion items include the superintendent search, MFP project rescoring, an enrollment study, and attendance boundary scenarios.

• Superintendent search discussion
• Rescoring of MFP projects
• Enrollment study review
• Attendance boundary scenarios

The Duval County School Board held a workshop on February 13, 2024, to discuss the superintendent search timeline with the Florida School Boards Association, rescoring of master planning projects, an enrollment study, and attendance boundary scenarios. No motions, votes, or formal decisions were recorded; the minutes describe discussion, requests for information, and possible dates. Board Member Warren A. Jones was absent, and Board Member Lori Hershey departed at 1:59 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 2:09 p.m.

School Board

The Duval County School Board is reviewing several items including charter school contract renewals and various facility construction documents. The agenda also includes financial reports for November 2023 and budget resolutions for December 2023.

• Renewal of charter contracts for Duval Charter School at Mandarin, Global Outreach Charter Academy, Seacoast Charter Academy, Seaside Charter North, School of Success (SOS) Academy, Tiger Academy, and Duval Charter School at Southside
• Phase III construction documents approval for Duncan Fletcher High School addition and renovation
• Phase III construction documents approval for new K-5 prototype at Englewood Elementary School
• Phase III construction documents approval for new K-5 prototype at Pickett Elementary School
• Phase III construction documents approval for Richard Lewis Brown Gifted and Talented Academy addition and renovation

The Board approved the creation of a direct support organization to increase district resources and grant opportunities. It also renewed several charter school contracts and approved various educational grants and construction documents.

• Directed Superintendent to create a direct support organization (5-2)
• Renewed Duval Charter School at Southside contract for 15 years (7-0)
• Renewed charter contracts for Mandarin, Global Outreach, Seacoast, Seaside North, School of Success, and Tiger Academy (7-0)
• Approved 2024-2028 contracts with Trinsic LLC and UNF for DUVAL IDEAS grant project (7-0)
• Approved contracts with Northeast Florida Regional STEM2 Hub and STEMfuse (7-0)
• Approved Phase III construction documents for Duncan Fletcher High, Englewood Elementary, Pickett Elementary, and Richard Lewis Brown Academy (7-0)
• Approved Superintendent travel to Tallahassee for Duval Day at the Capitol (7-0)
• Approved November 2023 financial statements and December 2023 budget resolutions (7-0)

School Board

This is a procedural meeting for the Agenda Committee. The committee will review the draft agenda for the February 6, 2024, meeting.

• Review of the February 6, 2024, draft agenda

The Agenda Committee met to discuss items for the upcoming February 6, 2024, board meeting. No substantive policy or contract decisions were made during this session; the board primarily requested additional data and clarifications on proposed items.

• Adjourned meeting at 11:10 a.m. (7-0)

School Board

The School Board will hold a workshop to discuss several administrative and facility matters. Discussion topics include the superintendent search and accreditation processes.

• Florida School Boards Association: Superintendent Search
• Accreditation discussion
• Time sensitive Master Facilities Plan (MFP) projects
• Executive Session: Collective Bargaining

The Duval County School Board held a workshop on January 23, 2024, with all members present. The board received updates on the paused superintendent search, an upcoming Cognia accreditation review, and time-sensitive Master Facilities Plan projects, but took no substantive votes on these items. The only recorded vote was to adjourn at 2:30 p.m., which passed 7-0. A closed executive session on collective bargaining was held from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. under State Statute 447.605(1), with no further public discussion afterward.

• Adjourned the meeting at 2:30 p.m. (7-0)
• No vote taken on superintendent search; advertisement to return at next meeting
• No vote taken on Cognia accreditation process scheduled for February 1
• No vote taken on Master Facilities Plan projects; items to be brought to retreat

School Board

The Duval County School Board is holding a workshop to discuss several administrative topics. The agenda includes reviews of enrollment processes, the budget process timeline, and governance. The board will also discuss a report from the Office of Safe Schools.

• CBRE
• Enrollment processes
• Budget process timeline
• Governance
• Office of Safe Schools visit report

The Board held a workshop to discuss a facilities assessment by CBRE regarding a new administrative building and reviewed district enrollment management strategies. The meeting also covered the 2024-2025 budget timeline and governance matters. No formal votes were recorded during this workshop.

School Board

The board will hold public hearings and votes on several items, including the adoption of K12 social studies and science textbooks. Members will also consider the district's five-year facilities work program and revisions to various board policies. The agenda includes approvals for easements related to new school construction and bridge replacement.

• Adoption of K12 Social Studies and Science textbooks
• Approval of the School District Facilities Five Year Work Program 2023/2024 - 2028/2029
• Easement for New Chaffee Trail Middle School No. 140
• Temporary construction easement for Lone Star Road Bridge Replacement
• Modifications to the 2023-2024 Student Progression Plan

The Duval County School Board unanimously approved the adoption of new Social Studies and Science instructional materials for K-12 students. The Board also passed revisions to the Student Progression Plan and several board policies, including updates to attendance provisions and anti-bullying rules. Additionally, the Board approved the 2023/2024 Five-Year District Facilities Work Program and moved the January 9 workshop to January 10.

• Approved adoption of Social Studies and Science textbooks (6-0)
• Approved revisions to 2023-2024 Student Progression Plan (6-0)
• Approved 2023/2024 Five-Year District Facilities Work Program (6-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policy 5.42, District Student Attendance Provisions (6-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policy 6.10, Non-Degreed Instructional Personnel (6-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policies 9.10 and 9.64 regarding parent organizations and mentors (6-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policies 10.10, 10.20, and 10.30 regarding discrimination, bullying, and dating violence (6-0)
• Adopted procedures for parental consent for school-sponsored events (6-0)