School District of Palm Beach County, FL
Nuestro registro de School District of Palm Beach County podría estar desactualizado. El registro más reciente que tenemos es del Wed Feb 25, 2026. (hace 187 días) Es posible que las reuniones más nuevas aún no se hayan publicado en el portal oficial, o que aún no las hayamos recopilado. Esto describe nuestro registro, no si el consejo o junta se ha reunido. Consulte el portal oficial antes de concluir que no hay nada programado.
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Distrito escolar
Reuniones recientes
Wed Feb 25, 2026
WORKSHOP at 2:00 p.m. in the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Board Room
La junta escolar recibe capacitación sobre la plataforma Diligent Community
La Junta del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Palm Beach realiza un taller de capacitación sobre la plataforma Diligent Community, facilitado por representantes del proveedor. No se aceptan comentarios públicos y no se toman decisiones de política.
- Capacitación sobre la plataforma Diligent Community para miembros de la Junta Escolar (solo presentación)
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✓ Decidido: School Board members received Diligent Community Platform training
The meeting consisted of a training session for the Diligent Community Platform. No substantive policy or budgetary decisions were made during this workshop.
- Completed Diligent Community Platform training
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
WORKSHOP at 2:00 p.m. in the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Board Room
This meeting is open to the public.
No public comment accepted.
1. Call To Order
Subject
Board Chair Opens Meeting - Board Clerk Takes Attendance
Meeting
Feb 25, 2026 - WORKSHOP at 2:00 p.m. in the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Board Room
Category
1. Call To Order
Type
Procedural
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2. Workshop Items
Subject
Diligent Community Training
Meeting
Feb 25, 2026 - WORKSHOP at 2:00 p.m. in the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Board Room
Category
2. Workshop Items
Type
Information, Presentation
DESCRIPTION :
Diligent Community Platform training for School Board members. Training will be facilitated by representatives from Diligent Community.
File Attachments
3. Adjourn
Subject
END TIME
Meeting
Feb 25, 2026 - WORKSHOP at 2:00 p.m. in the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Board Room
Category
3. Adjourn
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion by Marcia Andrews, second by Erica Whitfield.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield
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WORKSHOP at 2:00 p.m. in the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Board Room (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)
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Members present
Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield
Meeting called to order at 2:05 PM
1. Call To Order
Board Chair Opens Meeting - Board Clerk Takes Attendance
2. Workshop Items
Presentation: Diligent Community Training
Diligent Community Platform training was provided to Board members by Diana Roadcap, Diligent Community Training Manager.
3. Adjourn
Action: END TIME:2:40 p.m.
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion by Marcia Andrews, second by Erica Whitfield.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield
Wed Feb 18, 2026
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Risk Management Session in Thurber Conf. Room A
Palm Beach School Board celebra una sesión ejecutiva cerrada
Palm Beach School Board celebrará una sesión ejecutiva cerrada el 18 de febrero de 2026. La agenda contiene solo elementos de procedimiento y no enumera temas específicos para discusión.
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Risk Management Session in Thurber Conf. Room A
Session is closed.
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1. Call to Order
Subject
Board Chair Opens Meeting
Meeting
Feb 18, 2026 - 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Risk Management Session in Thurber Conf. Room A
Category
1. Call to Order
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Board
Subject
Executive Session (closed)
Meeting
Feb 18, 2026 - 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Risk Management Session in Thurber Conf. Room A
Category
2. Board
Type
Session is closed.
File Attachments
3. ADJOURN
Subject
END TIME
Meeting
Feb 18, 2026 - 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Risk Management Session in Thurber Conf. Room A
Category
3. ADJOURN
Type
The Risk Management Session adjourned at:
File Attachments
Wed Feb 18, 2026
1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Quick Painting Group Corp v. SBPBC at 3:00 p.m. in FHESC Board Room and Thurber Conf. Room A
Sesión cerrada sobre demanda de Quick Painting Group Corp
Esta es una reunión procedimental que consiste únicamente en una sesión cerrada abogado-cliente para discutir un litigio pendiente. La Junta Escolar no está tomando ninguna decisión pública; el único elemento de la agenda es la sesión cerrada sobre Quick Painting Group Corp v. SBPBC. La reunión abre y cierra en público, pero la discusión es confidencial.
- Sesión cerrada abogado-cliente sobre Quick Painting Group Corp v. School Board of Palm Beach County (Caso No. 502025CA011939XXXAMB)
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✓ Decidido: School Board held a closed attorney-client session regarding Quick Painting Group Corp litigation
The School Board convened a closed attorney-client session to discuss the case of Quick Painting Group Corp v. SBPBC. No substantive decisions or actions were recorded during this session.
- Held closed attorney-client session regarding Quick Painting Group Corp v. SBPBC
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1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Quick Painting Group Corp v. SBPBC at 3:00 p.m. in FHESC Board Room and Thurber Conf. Room A
Meeting will open and close in the public.
Session is closed.
1. Call to Order
Subject
Start Time - Board Chair Opens Meeting
Meeting
Feb 18, 2026 - 1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Quick Painting Group Corp v. SBPBC at 3:00 p.m. in FHESC Board Room and Thurber Conf. Room A
Category
1. Call to Order
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Board
Subject
Attorney/Client Session re: Quick Painting Group Corp v. School Board of Palm Beach County
Meeting
Feb 18, 2026 - 1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Quick Painting Group Corp v. SBPBC at 3:00 p.m. in FHESC Board Room and Thurber Conf. Room A
Category
2. Board
Type
Closed Attorney/Client Session regarding Quick Painting Group Corp v. SBPBC; Case No. 502025CA011939XXXAMB; Div. AJ;
Judge Maxine Cheesman; Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit for Palm Beach County.
IN ATTENDANCE: School Board Members Marcia Andrews; Gloria Branch; Karen Brill; Edwin Ferguson; Matthew Jay Lane; Virginia Savietto; Erica Whitfield; Superintendent Michael Burke; General Counsel to the School Board Shawntoyia Bernard; Staff Attorneys: Erik Bell, Esq.; A. Patricia Morales, Esq.; Hollie Hawn, Esq.; Kristina Forbes, Esq.
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1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Quick Painting Group Corp v. SBPBC at 3:00 p.m. in FHESC Board Room and Thurber Conf. Room A (Wednesday, February 18, 2026)
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Members present
Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield
Meeting called to order at 3:00 PM
1. Call to Order
Start Time - Board Chair Opens Meeting
2. Board
Closed Attorney/Client Session regarding Quick Painting Group Corp v. SBPBC; Case No. 502025CA011939XXXAMB; Div. AJ; Judge Maxine Cheesman; Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit for Palm Beach County.
IN ATTENDANCE: School Board Members Marcia Andrews; Gloria Branch; Karen Brill; Edwin Ferguson; Matthew Jay Lane; Virginia Savietto; Erica Whitfield; Superintendent Michael Burke; General Counsel to the School Board Shawntoyia Bernard; Staff Attorneys: Erik Bell, Esq.; A. Patricia Morales, Esq.; Hollie Hawn, Esq.; Kristina Forbes, Esq.
3. ADJOURN
Action: END TIME: 3:29 p.m.
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion by Matthew Jay Lane, second by Marcia Andrews.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield
Wed Feb 18, 2026
2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Attorney/Client Session in Thurber Conference Room A
La Junta Escolar celebra una sesión cerrada de gestión de riesgos
Esta es una reunión procedimental de la Junta Escolar del Condado de Palm Beach que consta únicamente de una sesión cerrada de gestión de riesgos. El orden del día contiene únicamente una llamada a la orden, la sesión cerrada y la clausura; no se enumeran discusiones públicas, votaciones ni elementos de acción.
- No hay elementos de orden del día públicos; la sesión está cerrada bajo la exención de gestión de riesgos
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Attorney/Client Session in Thurber Conference Room A
Session is closed.
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1. Call to Order
Subject
Board Chair Opens Meeting
Meeting
Feb 18, 2026 - 2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Attorney/Client Session in Thurber Conference Room A
Category
1. Call to Order
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Board
Subject
Risk Management Session (closed)
Meeting
Feb 18, 2026 - 2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Attorney/Client Session in Thurber Conference Room A
Category
2. Board
Type
Session is closed.
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3. ADJOURN
Subject
END TIME
Meeting
Feb 18, 2026 - 2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Attorney/Client Session in Thurber Conference Room A
Category
3. ADJOURN
Type
The Risk Management Session adjourned at:
File Attachments
Wed Feb 18, 2026
4. REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room
La Junta aprobará las actas y reconocerá la retirada de tres servidumbres de agua
La Junta Escolar del Condado de Palm Beach llevará a cabo una reunión regular con una agenda mayormente procedimental. La junta votará para aprobar las actas de varias reuniones del 4 de febrero y reconocerá la retirada por parte del superintendente de tres artículos de servidumbre de agua para las escuelas primarias Melaleuca, Saddle View y Whispering Pines. No hay programadas nuevas decisiones de política ni audiencias públicas.
- Aprobar las actas de cinco reuniones del 4 de febrero de 2026 (expulsiones, proclamaciones, sesión abogado/cliente, taller, reunión especial)
- El superintendente retira la servidumbre de agua para Melaleuca Elementary ($225,265.97), Saddle View Elementary ($123,760.00) y Whispering Pines Elementary ($74,321.53)
- El presidente añade el artículo P3 (Personnel Addendum) por causa justificada
- La Junta retira múltiples artículos de la agenda de consentimiento (POL-COO3, POL-COO1, FMPA1-9, FMPO5-7)
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✓ Decidido: School Board approves minutes, agenda, and various district items
The School Board approved several sets of meeting minutes and the current agenda. The Board also approved a consent agenda containing budget amendments, personnel actions, and purchasing items, as well as the Inspector General's Annual Evaluation.
- Approved February 4, 2026 Special Meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved February 4, 2026 School Board Proclamations minutes (7-0)
- Approved February 4, 2026 Attorney/Client Session minutes (7-0)
- Approved February 4, 2026 Workshop minutes (7-0)
- Approved February 4, 2026 Special Meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
- Approved Inspector General Annual Evaluation (7-0)
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
4. REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room
This meeting is open to the public.
Agenda Topic and Non-Agenda Topic speakers are heard at this meeting.
Please call the Board Office at 561-434-8136, 561-434-8139, 561-434-8038 or 561-434-7481 or email boardoffice@palmbeachschools.org to sign up by noon the day of the meeting to be added to the speaker's list in advance.
If the deadline has passed, speakers may obtain a blue "Comments by Public" card located just inside the Board Room and submit it to the Board Clerk prior to the meeting being called to order. Once the meeting has been called to order, no additional speakers or comments cards will be accepted.
If you have signs, flags, placards, posters, banners and/or other objects as part of your presentation, a copy must be submitted to the Board Clerk by noon on the day of the meeting for approval if compliant with the standard stated in Policy 1.03 for public comment and decorum.
Speakers, note that the microphone will be turned off when the time limit has been reached. However, if arrangements are made by 12:00 p.m., noon on the day of the meeting with the Board Clerk, if the speaker has an interpreter or needs ADA accommodations, reasonable additional time will be provided by the Chair if needed.
You can also send written comments and if they address an agenda topic, the must clearly identify what agenda item(s) they pertain to. Non-agenda item written com …
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4. REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room (Wednesday, February 18, 2026)
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Members present
Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield
Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM
1. Call To Order
Board Chair Opens Meeting - Board Clerk Takes Attendance - National Anthem & Pledge of Allegiance
2. Review and Approve Minutes
MIN1 February 4, 2026 Special Meeting for Expulsions
Motion to approve minutes as submitted.
Motion by Gloria Branch, second by Marcia Andrews.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield
MIN2 February 4, 2026 Special Meeting for School Board Proclamations
Motion to approve minutes as submitted.
Motion by Gloria Branch, second by Marcia Andrews.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield
MIN3 February 4, 2026 Attorney/Client Session re: April Bullard vs. SBPBC
Motion to approve minutes as submitted.
Motion by Gloria Branch, second by Marcia Andrews.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
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Wed Feb 4, 2026
4. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Attorney/Client Session in Thurber Conf. Room A
La junta escolar celebra una sesión cerrada de gestión de riesgos
La Junta Escolar del Condado de Palm Beach se reúne para una sesión cerrada de gestión de riesgos inmediatamente después de una sesión de abogado/cliente. La agenda contiene solo elementos procesales (apertura, sesión cerrada, clausura) sin discusión pública ni decisiones enumeradas.
- Sesión cerrada de gestión de riesgos — no se divulgaron elementos de la agenda pública
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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
4. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Attorney/Client Session in Thurber Conf. Room A
Session is closed.
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1. Call to Order
Subject
Board Chair Opens Meeting
Meeting
Feb 4, 2026 - 4. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Attorney/Client Session in Thurber Conf. Room A
Category
1. Call to Order
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Board
Subject
Risk Management Session (closed)
Meeting
Feb 4, 2026 - 4. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Attorney/Client Session in Thurber Conf. Room A
Category
2. Board
Type
Session is closed.
File Attachments
3. ADJOURN
Subject
END TIME
Meeting
Feb 4, 2026 - 4. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Attorney/Client Session in Thurber Conf. Room A
Category
3. ADJOURN
Type
The Risk Management Session adjourned at:
File Attachments
Wed Feb 4, 2026
2. SPECIAL MEETING for SCHOOL BOARD PROCLAMATIONS immediately following Special Meeting for Expulsions in the Board Room
La junta escolar aprueba siete proclamaciones, incluido el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana
La Junta Escolar del Condado de Palm Beach realizó una reunión especial para adoptar siete proclamaciones. Todas fueron aprobadas por unanimidad con una votación de 7-0. Las proclamaciones incluyeron el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana, el Mes de la Educación Técnica y Profesional, la Semana Nacional de Consejería Escolar, la Semana de los Futuros Líderes Empresariales de América, y un reconocimiento para el Proyecto Adam del Instituto del Corazón del Nicklaus Children's Hospital. También se aprobaron dos proclamaciones póstumas para Alphonso Mayfield y Benjamin Sterling Ford.
- Proclamación del Mes de la Historia Afroamericana (febrero de 2026)
- Proclamación del Mes de la Educación Técnica y Profesional (febrero de 2026)
- Proclamación de la Semana Nacional de Consejería Escolar (del 2 al 6 de febrero de 2026)
- Proclamación póstuma para Alphonso Mayfield
- Proclamación póstuma para Benjamin Sterling Ford
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✓ Decidido: School Board approves several February 2026 proclamations
The School Board approved multiple monthly and weekly proclamations for February 2026. The board also approved two posthumous proclamations.
- Approved agenda (7-0)
- Suspended Policy 1.03 to allow additional speakers (7-0)
- Proclaimed February 2026 as Black History Month (7-0)
- Proclaimed February 2026 as Career and Technical Education Month (7-0)
- Proclaimed February 2-6, 2026 as National School Counseling Week (7-0)
- Proclaimed February 8-14, 2026 as Future Business Leaders of America Week (7-0)
- Proclaimed February as a time to acknowledge Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Heart Institute for South Florida Project Adam (7-0)
- Approved posthumous proclamation for Alphonso Mayfield and Benjamin Sterling Ford (7-0)
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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
2. SPECIAL MEETING for SCHOOL BOARD PROCLAMATIONS immediately following Special Meeting for Expulsions in the Board Room
This meeting is open to the public.
Agenda Topic Speakers are heard at this meeting.
Please call the Board Office at 561-434-8136 to sign up by noon the day of the meeting, send written comments to boardoffice@palmbeachschools.org, or turn in a blue card to the Board Clerk prior to this meeting being called to order.
1. Call To Order
Subject
Board Chair Opens Meeting - Board Clerk Takes Attendance
Meeting
Feb 4, 2026 - 2. SPECIAL MEETING for SCHOOL BOARD PROCLAMATIONS immediately following Special Meeting for Expulsions in the Board Room
Category
1. Call To Order
Type
Procedural
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2. Chairman Adds Items for Good Cause
Subject
Items Added:
Meeting
Feb 4, 2026 - 2. SPECIAL MEETING for SCHOOL BOARD PROCLAMATIONS immediately following Special Meeting for Expulsions in the Board Room
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2. Chairman Adds Items for Good Cause
Type
Procedural
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3. Superintendent Withdraws Items
Subject
Items Withdrawn:
Meeting
Feb 4, 2026 - 2. SPECIAL MEETING for SCHOOL BOARD PROCLAMATIONS immediately following Special Meeting for Expulsions in the Board Room
Category
3. Superintendent Withdraws Items
Type
Information
File Attachments
4. Board Pulls Items from Agenda
Subject
Items Pulled:
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2. SPECIAL MEETING for SCHOOL BOARD PROCLAMATIONS immediately following Special Meeting for Expulsions in the Board Room (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)
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Members present
Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield
Meeting called to order at 2:39 PM
1. Call To Order
Board Chair Opens Meeting - Board Clerk Takes Attendance
2. Chairman Adds Items for Good Cause
Items Added: None
3. Superintendent Withdraws Items
Items Withdrawn: None
4. Board Pulls Items from Agenda
Items Pulled: None
5. Review and Approve Agenda
Action: Approve Agenda
Motion to approve the agenda as presented or amended.
Motion by Marcia Andrews, second by Virginia Savietto.
Motion Passes
Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield
6. Speakers - Agenda Topics Only
Steve Wilson, Mayor, Belle Glade; Joe Kyles, Mayor, City of South Bay; Kim Thommason, Principal, Gove Elementary; Eddie Rhodes
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Motion to suspend Policy 1.03 and allow additional agenda item speakers for Agenda Item COM7 Posthumous Proclamation for Benjamin Sterling Ford.
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3. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: April Bullard v. SBPBC immediately following Special Meeting for School Board Proclamations in the Board Room and Thurber Conf. Room A
Sesión cerrada sobre demanda de April Bullard contra la junta escolar
La Junta Escolar del Condado de Palm Beach llevará a cabo una sesión cerrada de abogado/cliente para discutir el caso de April Bullard contra la Junta Escolar del Condado de Palm Beach (Caso No. 9:25-cv-81121-DMM). La reunión está cerrada al público, aunque comienza y termina en público. El único punto de acción es el levantamiento de la sesión.
- Sesión cerrada sobre April Bullard contra SBPBC, Caso No. 9:25-cv-81121-DMM en el Distrito Sur de Florida
- Los asistentes incluyen a los siete miembros de la junta, el Superintendente Michael Burke, la Abogada General Shawntoyia Bernard y los abogados del personal
- La sesión se llevará a cabo inmediatamente después de una Reunión Especial para Proclamaciones de la Junta Escolar
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✓ Decidido: School Board held a closed attorney-client session regarding April Bullard litigation
The School Board of Palm Beach County conducted a closed attorney-client session concerning the case April Bullard v. The School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 9:25-cv-81121-DMM). No substantive decisions or actions were recorded during this session.
- No substantive decisions were recorded
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3. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: April Bullard v. SBPBC immediately following Special Meeting for School Board Proclamations in the Board Room and Thurber Conf. Room A
Meeting will open and close in the public.
Session is closed.
IN ATTENDANCE:
1. Call to Order
Subject
Start Time - Board Chair Opens Meeting
Meeting
Feb 4, 2026 - 3. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: April Bullard v. SBPBC immediately following Special Meeting for School Board Proclamations in the Board Room and Thurber Conf. Room A
Category
1. Call to Order
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Board
Subject
Attorney/Client Session re: April Bullard v. The School Board of Palm Beach County
Meeting
Feb 4, 2026 - 3. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: April Bullard v. SBPBC immediately following Special Meeting for School Board Proclamations in the Board Room and Thurber Conf. Room A
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2. Board
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Discussion
Closed Attorney/Client Session regarding April Bullard v. The School Board of Palm Beach County. Case No. 9:25-cv-81121-DMM. The Honorable William Matthewman. Southern District of Florida, West Palm Beach Division.
IN ATTENDANCE: School Board Members Marcia Andrews; Gloria Branch; Karen Brill; Edwin Ferguson; Matthew Jay Lane; Virginia Savietto; Erica Whitfield; Superintendent Michael Burke; General Counsel to the School Board Shawntoyia Bernard; Staff Attorneys: Erik Bell, Esq.; …
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3. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: April Bullard v. SBPBC immediately following Special Meeting for School Board Proclamations in the Board Room and Thurber Conf. Room A (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)
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Members present
Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield
Meeting called to order at 3:26 PM
1. Call to Order
Start Time - Board Chair Opens Meeting
2. Board
Closed Attorney/Client Session regarding April Bullard v. The School Board of Palm Beach County. Case No. 9:25-cv-81121-DMM. The Honorable William Matthewman. Southern District of Florida, West Palm Beach Division.
IN ATTENDANCE: School Board Members Marcia Andrews; Gloria Branch; Karen Brill; Edwin Ferguson; Matthew Jay Lane; Virginia Savietto; Erica Whitfield; Superintendent Michael Burke; General Counsel to the School Board Shawntoyia Bernard; Staff Attorneys: Erik Bell, Esq.; Sarah Weber, Esq.
3. ADJOURN
Action: END TIME: 4:42 p.m.
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion by Gloria Branch, second by Matthew Jay Lane.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield
Wed Feb 4, 2026
5. CLOSED SESSION FOR CYBER SECURITY immediately following Risk Management Session in Thurber Conf. Room A
Sesión cerrada para ciberseguridad
Esta es una sesión cerrada del Palm Beach School Board para asuntos de ciberseguridad, sin discusión pública ni decisiones. La orden del día consta únicamente de elementos procedimentales: llamada a la orden, sesión cerrada y clausura.
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5. CLOSED SESSION FOR CYBER SECURITY immediately following Risk Management Session in Thurber Conf. Room A
Session is closed.
Palm Beach School Board
1. Call to Order
Subject
Board Chair Opens Meeting
Meeting
Feb 4, 2026 - 5. CLOSED SESSION FOR CYBER SECURITY immediately following Risk Management Session in Thurber Conf. Room A
Category
1. Call to Order
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Board
Subject
Closed Session for Cyber Security
Meeting
Feb 4, 2026 - 5. CLOSED SESSION FOR CYBER SECURITY immediately following Risk Management Session in Thurber Conf. Room A
Category
2. Board
Type
Session is closed.
File Attachments
3. ADJOURN
Subject
END TIME
Meeting
Feb 4, 2026 - 5. CLOSED SESSION FOR CYBER SECURITY immediately following Risk Management Session in Thurber Conf. Room A
Category
3. ADJOURN
Type
The Risk Management Session adjourned at:
File Attachments
Wed Feb 4, 2026
1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center Board Room and Thurber Conf. Room A
La junta escolar votará sobre la expulsión de 5 estudiantes en una reunión especial
La Junta Escolar del Condado de Palm Beach llevará a cabo una reunión especial el 4 de febrero de 2026 para considerar la expulsión o modificación de expulsiones de cinco estudiantes (casos 25/26-X-008, -012, -015, -016, -020). Todos los casos están en la agenda de consentimiento e implican violaciones de la Política 5.1814 de la Junta Escolar. La reunión incluye una sesión cerrada para escuchar a los oradores, con votación pública.
- EXP1: Expulsión del Estudiante 25/26-X-008 por un año con posible reinscripción el 10 de agosto de 2026
- EXP2: Expulsión del Estudiante 25/26-X-012 por un año
- EXP3: Modificación del requisito de expulsión de un año para el Estudiante 25/26-X-015
- EXP4: Expulsión del Estudiante 25/26-X-016 por un año
- EXP5: Modificación del requisito de expulsión de un año para el Estudiante 25/26-X-020
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✓ Decidido: School Board approves five student expulsions
The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special meeting to address student expulsions. The Board approved the agenda and the consent agenda containing five expulsion items.
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved expulsion of Student 25/26-X-008 (7-0)
- Approved expulsion of Student 25/26-X-012 (7-0)
- Approved expulsion of Student 25/26-X-015 (7-0)
- Approved expulsion of Student 25/26-X-016 (7-0)
- Approved expulsion of Student 25/26-X-020 (7-0)
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1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center Board Room and Thurber Conf. Room A
This meeting is open to the public.
Agenda Topic Speakers will be heard in closed session.
Voting by the Board will take place in the public portion of the meeting.
1. Call to Order
Subject
Board Chair Opens Meeting - Board Clerk Takes Attendance
Meeting
Feb 4, 2026 - 1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center Board Room and Thurber Conf. Room A
Category
1. Call to Order
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Chairman Adds Items for Good Cause
Subject
Items Added:
Meeting
Feb 4, 2026 - 1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center Board Room and Thurber Conf. Room A
Category
2. Chairman Adds Items for Good Cause
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
3. Superintendent Withdraws Items
Subject
Items Withdrawn:
Meeting
Feb 4, 2026 - 1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center Board Room and Thurber Conf. Room A
Category
3. Superintendent Withdraws Items
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
4. Board Pulls Items from Consent Agenda
Subject
Items Pulled:
Meeting
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1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center Board Room and Thurber Conf. Room A (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)
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Members present
Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield
Meeting called to order at 2:00 PM
1. Call to Order
Board Chair Opens Meeting - Board Clerk Takes Attendance
2. Chairman Adds Items for Good Cause
Items Added: None
3. Superintendent Withdraws Items
Items Withdrawn: None
4. Board Pulls Items from Consent Agenda
Items Pulled: None
5. Review and Approve Agenda
Action: Approve Agenda
Motion to approve the agenda as presented or amended.
Motion by Marcia Andrews, second by Gloria Branch.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield
6. Disclosures and Abstentions
Disclosures and Abstentions: None
7. Speakers - Agenda Topic Only
Agenda Item Speakers Heard in Closed Session
8. Consent Agenda
Action (Consent): EXP1 Expulsion of Student 25/26-X-008
Action (Consent): EXP2 Expulsion of Student 25/26-X-012
Action (Consent): EXP3 Expulsion of Student 25/26-X-015
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6. WORKSHOP immediately following Cyber Security Session in the Board Room
Taller sobre la rezonificación de escuelas primarias en el área de Riviera Beach y el presupuesto del año fiscal 27
La junta lleva a cabo un taller para discutir el ciclo de límites escolares 2026-27 que consolida las zonas de Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune y West Riviera Elementary, reutiliza Lincoln Elementary y traslada una parte de la zona de Bethune a Washington Elementary. Un taller aparte cubre el proceso presupuestario del año fiscal 27, los cambios propuestos a la Política 8.122 sobre libros de texto y las revisiones a las políticas de gestión de riesgos y seguridad informática.
- Rezonificación: Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune grados 3-5, West Riviera preK-2, Lincoln Elementary reutilizada, parte de la zona de Bethune a Washington Elementary
- Taller presupuestario del AF27: actualización del presupuesto del AF26, pronóstico de ingresos estatales y cronograma de desarrollo hacia la adopción el 9 de septiembre de 2026
- Revisiones propuestas a la Política 8.122 Libros de Texto y Materiales Instruccionales
- Talleres de políticas sobre violación de información personal, información médica protegida, comités de seguridad, definición de jubilado, enfermedad infecciosa (derogación), lugar de trabajo libre de drogas y comité asesor de seguros (derogación)
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✓ Decidido: School Board discusses enrollment declines and budget challenges
The Board held workshops regarding school boundary rezonings, the FY27 budget development, textbook policies, and risk management. Discussions focused on a $65.9 million revenue loss driven by unexpected student enrollment declines.
- Discussed 2026-27 Boundary Cycle and Riviera Beach-Area Elementary School rezonings
- Reviewed FY27 budget development and the impact of declining enrollment
- Reviewed Policy 8.122 regarding Textbooks and Instructional Materials
- Discussed Risk & Benefits Management, IT Security, and various personnel policies
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6. WORKSHOP immediately following Cyber Security Session in the Board Room
This meeting is open to the public.
Agenda Topic Speakers are heard at this meeting.
Please call the Board Office at 561-434-8136 to sign up by noon the day of the meeting, send written comments to boardoffice@palmbeachschools.org, or turn in a blue card to the Board Clerk prior to this meeting being called to order.
1. Call To Order
Subject
Board Chair Opens Meeting - Board Clerk Takes Attendance
Meeting
Feb 4, 2026 - 6. WORKSHOP immediately following Cyber Security Session in the Board Room
Category
1. Call To Order
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Workshop Items
Subject
2026-27 Boundary Cycle Workshop - Riviera Beach-Area Elementary School Rezonings
Meeting
Feb 4, 2026 - 6. WORKSHOP immediately following Cyber Security Session in the Board Room
Category
2. Workshop Items
Type
Discussion, Presentation
DESCRIPTION :
This presentation will overview the 2026-27 Boundary Cycle which consolidates the Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune and West Riviera Elementary School attendance zones, with West Riviera serving grades prekindergarten through 2nd and Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune serving grades 3rd through 5th. Additionally, all K-5 students in the Lincoln Elementary School zone would be rezoned to the newly consolidated area as Lincoln Elementary is being repurposed for the 2026-27 school year. Finally, a portion o …
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6. WORKSHOP immediately following Cyber Security Session in the Board Room (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)
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Members present
Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield
Meeting called to order at 5:25 PM
1. Call To Order
Board Chair Opens Meeting - Board Clerk Takes Attendance
2. Workshop Items
2026-27 Boundary Cycle Workshop - Riviera Beach-Area Elementary School Rezonings
WORKSHOP PRESENTERS: Joseph Sanches, Chief Operating Officer, Jason Link, Manager, School Enrollment and Demographics; Patrick Sipple, Demographer
TOPICS: SY 2026-2027 Boundary Cycle Workshop; ABC Recommendation - Study RB-1; Summary of ABC Recommendation; Study RB-1 - School Attendance Zone Consolidation; Study RB-1 Enrollment Projections; Study RC-1 - Superintendent's Recommendation Overview; Discussion
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMENTS:
Can a charter school make a claim to use unused space in another Charter School?
Schools of Hope is centered on collocating in district-operated schools, not other charter schools.
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FY27 Budget Workshop
WORKSHOP PRESENTERS: Heather Frederick, Chief Financial Officer
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7. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Board Room
La Junta votará sobre la consolidación de escuelas primarias de Riviera Beach y la política de IA
La Junta Escolar celebra una reunión especial para votar sobre una agenda de consentimiento que incluye un estudio de límites que consolida las zonas de escuelas primarias en Riviera Beach, una nueva política de inteligencia artificial, gastos de viaje de los miembros de la junta, una orden final en un caso de suspensión de un estudiante y transacciones de personal. El estudio de límites reconfiguraría West Riviera (PK-2) y Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune (3-5), rezonificaría a los estudiantes de Lincoln Elementary y trasladaría una parte de la zona de Bethune a Washington Elementary para el año escolar 2026-27.
- Estudio de Límites RB-1: Consolidar las zonas de Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, West Riviera y Lincoln Elementary; West Riviera atenderá PK-2, Bethune 3-5; Lincoln será reconvertido en Inlet Grove Middle/High
- Política 2.505 Inteligencia Artificial (AI) — Desarrollo: La Junta aprobará el desarrollo de una nueva política de IA
- Viajes de Miembros de la Junta: Marcia Andrews a la conferencia Council of the Great City Schools en Washington, D.C., costo estimado $1,911.28
- Orden Final en el caso de Sean Allen: La Junta adoptará la orden final que mantiene la suspensión de 5 días sin goce de sueldo
- Agenda de Personal: 3 transacciones con un impacto financiero neto de -$1,881
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✓ Decidido: The School Board approved meeting minutes and the consent agenda
The Board approved the minutes from the January 21, 2026, Attorney/Client Session and the January 21, 2026, Regular Board Meeting. The Board also approved the agenda and the full consent agenda.
- Approved January 21, 2026, Attorney/Client Session minutes (7-0)
- Approved January 21, 2026, Regular Board Meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved the consent agenda (7-0)
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7. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Board Room
This meeting is open to the public.
Agenda Topic Speakers are heard at this meeting.
Please call the Board Office at 561-434-8136 to sign up by noon the day of the meeting, send written comments to boardoffice@palmbeachschools.org, or turn in a blue card to the Board Clerk prior to this meeting being called to order.
1. Call To Order
Subject
Board Chair Opens Meeting - Board Clerk Takes Attendance
Meeting
Feb 4, 2026 - 7. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Board Room
Category
1. Call To Order
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Review and Approve Minutes
Subject
MIN1 January 21, 2026 Attorney/Client Session re: Terence Hart vs. The School Board of Palm Beach County
Meeting
Feb 4, 2026 - 7. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Board Room
Category
2. Review and Approve Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
I recommend approval of Minutes as submitted.
Minutes
View Minutes for Jan 21, 2026 - 1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Terence Ha
DESCRIPTION:
Approval of minutes as submitted.
CONTACT:
Toni Sinclair, Clerk of the School Board (tonilynn.sinclair@palmbeachschools.org)
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
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Members present
Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield
Meeting called to order at 6:40 PM
1. Call To Order
Board Chair Opens Meeting - Board Clerk Takes Attendance
2. Review and Approve Minutes
Action, Minutes: MIN1 January 21, 2026 Attorney/Client Session re: Terence Hart vs. The School Board of Palm Beach County
I recommend approval of Minutes as submitted.
Motion by Gloria Branch, second by Erica Whitfield.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield
Action, Minutes: MIN2 January 21, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
I recommend approval of Minutes as submitted.
Motion by Gloria Branch, second by Erica Whitfield.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield
3. Chairman Adds Items for Good Cause
Items Added: None
4. Superintendent Withdraws Items
Items Withdrawn: None
5. Board Pulls Items from Consent Agenda
Items Pulled: None
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1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Terence Hart vs. The School Board of Palm Beach County at 4:00 p.m in the Board Room and Thurber Conference Room A
Sesión restringida sobre el juicio de Terence Hart contra la junta escolar
La Junta Escolar del Condado de Palm Beach celebrará una sesión restringida de abogado/cliente para discutir la litigación pendiente Terence Hart v. The School Board of Palm Beach County (Caso No. 502023CA014588XXXXMB/AN). La reunión se abrirá y cerrará en público, pero la discusión sustantiva estará restringida. No hay otro negocio en el orden del día.
- Sesión restringida de abogado/cliente respecto a Terence Hart vs. The School Board of Palm Beach County
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✓ Decidido: School Board held closed session regarding Terence Hart lawsuit
The School Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding the case of Terence Hart v. The School Board of Palm Beach County. No substantive decisions or outcomes were recorded in the minutes.
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Terence Hart vs. The School Board of Palm Beach County at 4:00 p.m in the Board Room and Thurber Conference Room A
Meeting will open and close in the public.
Session is closed.
IN ATTENDANCE:
1. Call to Order
Subject
Start Time - Board Chair Opens Meeting
Meeting
Jan 21, 2026 - 1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Terence Hart vs. The School Board of Palm Beach County at 4:00 p.m in the Board Room and Thurber Conference Room A
Category
1. Call to Order
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Board
Subject
Attorney/Client Session re: Terence Hart vs. The School Board of Palm Beach County
Meeting
Jan 21, 2026 - 1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Terence Hart vs. The School Board of Palm Beach County at 4:00 p.m in the Board Room and Thurber Conference Room A
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2. Board
Type
Discussion
Closed Attorney/Client Session regarding Terence Hart v. The School Board of Palm Beach County. Case No. 502023CA014588XXXXMB/AN. Honorable Scott Kerner. 15th Judicial Circuit of Florida.
IN ATTENDANCE: School Board Members Marcia Andrews; Gloria Branch; Karen Brill; Edwin Ferguson; Matthew Jay Lane; Virginia Savietto; Erica Whitfield; Superintendent Michael Burke; General Counsel to the School Board Shawntoyia Bernard; Staff Attorneys: Erik Bell, Esq.; V. Danielle Williams, Esq; Jean Marie Middleton, Esq; Christine Gardner, Esq.
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1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Terence Hart vs. The School Board of Palm Beach County at 4:00 p.m in the Board Room and Thurber Conference Room A (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)
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Members present
Marcia Andrews, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Erica Whitfield
Members absent
Gloria Branch, Virginia Savietto
Meeting called to order at 4:00 PM
1. Call to Order
Start Time - Board Chair Opens Meeting
2. Board
Closed Attorney/Client Session regarding Terence Hart v. The School Board of Palm Beach County. Case No. 502023CA014588XXXXMB/AN. Honorable Scott Kerner. 15th Judicial Circuit of Florida.
IN ATTENDANCE: School Board Members Marcia Andrews; Karen Brill; Edwin Ferguson; Matthew Jay Lane; Erica Whitfield; Superintendent Michael Burke; General Counsel to the School Board Shawntoyia Bernard; Staff Attorneys: Erik Bell, Esq.; V. Danielle Williams, Esq; Jean Marie Middleton, Esq; Christine Gardner, Esq.
3. ADJOURN
Action: END TIME: 4:25 p.m.
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion by Marcia Andrews, second by Erica Whitfield.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Marcia Andrews, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Erica Whitfield
Wed Jan 21, 2026
2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following closed session in Thurber Conference Room A
El Consejo Escolar celebra una sesión cerrada de gestión de riesgos
El Consejo Escolar del Condado de Palm Beach está celebrando una sesión cerrada de gestión de riesgos, sin que figuren discusiones públicas ni elementos de acción. El orden del día consta únicamente de pasos procedimentales: llamada a la orden, la sesión cerrada y la clausura.
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2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following closed session in Thurber Conference Room A
Session is closed.
Palm Beach School Board
1. Call to Order
Subject
Board Chair Opens Meeting
Meeting
Jan 21, 2026 - 2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following closed session in Thurber Conference Room A
Category
1. Call to Order
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Board
Subject
Risk Management Session (closed)
Meeting
Jan 21, 2026 - 2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following closed session in Thurber Conference Room A
Category
2. Board
Type
Session is closed.
File Attachments
3. ADJOURN
Subject
END TIME
Meeting
Jan 21, 2026 - 2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following closed session in Thurber Conference Room A
Category
3. ADJOURN
Type
The Risk Management Session adjourned at:
File Attachments
Wed Jan 21, 2026
3. REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 5:00 p.m. at Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center Board Room
La Junta actuará sobre la adenda de personal y el asunto disciplinario
La Junta Escolar se reúne en sesión ordinaria. La agenda incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior, una adenda de personal añadida por causa justificada y un asunto disciplinario retirado de la agenda de consentimiento. La junta también reconocerá a los galardonados y a los Sunshine State Scholars del distrito.
- Aprobación de las actas de las reuniones de diciembre de 2025
- Adición de la Adenda de Personal P3 por causa justificada
- Asunto disciplinario de personal OPS2 retirado de la agenda de consentimiento
- Reconocimiento al galardonado con el Premio FAME de Defensa del Director de Primaria, Ryan Scott
- Reconocimiento a los Sunshine State Scholars del Distrito 2026
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✓ Decidido: School board approves Michael Cofield termination and passes consent agenda
The Palm Beach County School Board approved the termination of Michael Cofield effective February 6, 2026, following a personnel disciplinary recommendation. Members also unanimously passed the consent agenda, which finalizes November budget amendments, new student health and athletics policies, and contracts for school roof repairs and transportation services. A separate vote approved Personnel Addendum P3 to allow staff to begin in newly created positions promptly. These actions complete routine administrative, financial, and staffing approvals for the district.
- Approved termination of Michael Cofield effective Feb 6, 2026 (6 yea, 1 abstention)
- Approved Personnel Addendum P3 (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendments, policy updates, and facility bids (7-0)
- Approved approval of December 2025 meeting minutes MIN1–MIN6 (7-0)
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
3. REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 5:00 p.m. at Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center Board Room
This meeting is open to the public.
Agenda Topic and Non-Agenda Topic speakers are heard at this meeting.
Please call the Board Office at 561-434-8136, 561-434-8139, 561-434-8038 or 561-434-7481 or email boardoffice@palmbeachschools.org to sign up by noon the day of the meeting to be added to the speaker's list in advance.
If the deadline has passed, speakers may obtain a blue "Comments by Public" card located just inside the Board Room and submit it to the Board Clerk prior to the meeting being called to order. Once the meeting has been called to order, no additional speakers or comments cards will be accepted.
If you have signs, flags, placards, posters, banners and/or other objects as part of your presentation, a copy must be submitted to the Board Clerk by noon on the day of the meeting for approval if compliant with the standard stated in Policy 1.03 for public comment and decorum.
Speakers, note that the microphone will be turned off when the time limit has been reached. However, if arrangements are made by 12:00 p.m., noon on the day of the meeting with the Board Clerk, if the speaker has an interpreter or needs ADA accommodations, reasonable additional time will be provided by the Chair if needed.
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3. REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 5:00 p.m. at Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center Board Room (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)
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Members present
Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield
(For the record, District 2 School Board member Virginia Savietto will be appearing virtually, as permitted under School Board Policy 1.03, Section 14, regarding Virtual Participation Conditions)
Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM
1. Call To Order
Board Chair Opens Meeting - Board Clerk Takes Attendance - National Anthem & Pledge of Allegiance
2. Review and Approve Minutes
Action, Minutes: MIN1 December 10, 2025 Special Meeting for Expulsions
Motion to approve minutes as submitted.
Motion by Gloria Branch, second by Erica Whitfield.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield
Action, Minutes: MIN2 December 10, 2025 Risk Management Session (Closed)
Motion to approve minutes as submitted.
Motion by Gloria Branch, second by Erica Whitfield.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield
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