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Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 18:00
School Board
School Board to vote on board policy revisions and challenged library materials
The Duval County School Board will consider several personnel actions, including terminations and suspensions. The board is also reviewing recommendations regarding challenged books and voting on revisions to multiple chapters of board policies.
- Public hearings and votes on revisions to Board Policy Chapters 2, 3, 4, 8, and 9
- Recommendations on challenged materials: 'The Five Stages of Andrew Brawley', 'Firestarter', and 'A Million Junes'
- Construction management agreement for new Venetia Elementary School No. 68
- Demolition approval request for Kings Trail Elementary School No. 203
- Mutual aid agreement between DCPS Police and Atlantic Beach Police Department
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November 9, 2026, Regular Board Meeting
Call Meeting to Order
Invocation or Thought of the Day
Pledge of Allegiance
Recognitions/Presentations of Awards
Board Members
NEW BERLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRESENTATION
Communications
2026 FLORIDA MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY SCHOOL BUS OPERATOR OF THE YEAR
I'M A STAR FOUNDATION CHECK PRESENTATION
Approval of Agenda
APPROVAL OF AGENDA - November 9, 2026
Chairperson's Report
Superintendent's Reports
Department Reports
Sales Surtax Oversight Committee Report
Comments from Elected Officials
Public Comment
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Comments from Parent Organizations
Comments from District Student Government Association
Comments from Employee Organizations
Approval of Minutes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Consent Agenda
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Consent Agenda
Board Members
Academic Services
1. APPROVAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH MANUAL
2. APPROVAL OF THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS
3. APPROVAL OF THE EXTERNAL PROVIDER CONTRACT SUPPORT: MGT IMPACT
SOLUTIONS, LLC AND TURNAROUND SOLUTIONS, INC
4. APPROVAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES PLAN
5. AGREEMENT WITH INSTRUCTURE, INC. FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT SERVICES
6. AGREEMENT WITH SMG, A DIVISION OF ASM GLOBAL PARENT FOR THE
JACKSONVILLE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS FOR 2027 COMMENCEMENT
CEREMONIES
7. AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORT …
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Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 10:30
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School Board to hold special meeting on collective bargaining
The Duval County Public Schools School Board will hold a special shade meeting. The sole topic listed for discussion is collective bargaining.
- Discussion of collective bargaining
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November 10, 2026, Special Board Meeting - Shade Meeting
Call Meeting to Order
Topics to be Discussed
1. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING*
Adjournment
1. ADJOURNMENT
Reuniones recientes
Fri Oct 30, 2026 · 07:30
General
Fri Oct 30, 2026 · 18:00
School Board
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 18:00
General
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 18:00
General
Fri Oct 23, 2026 · 18:00
School Board
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 13:30
General
Audit Advisory Committee to review finance budget and internal audit status
The Audit Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on the finance budget and the status of internal audits. The session includes time for public comments and the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Finance Budget Update presented by CFO Ronald Fagan
- IBA & IA Status Update presented by Melvin Dodson
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Audit Advisory Committee (AAC)
October 22, 2026
1:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Administration Building - Room 613
Agenda Item
Timing
Speaker
Call Meeting to Order (Sign-In)
1 minute
Vice-Chair, AAC
Approval of October 22, 2026 Agenda
1 minute
Vice-Chair, AAC
Approval of Minutes: August 20, 2026
3 minutes
Vice-Chair, AAC
Public Comments
5 minutes
Vice-Chair, AAC
Finance Budget Update
40 minutes
Ronald Fagan, CFO
IBA & IA Status Update
40 minutes
Melvin Dodson, IBA
Governance:
1 minute
Melvin Dodson, IBA
Adjournment
Vice-Chair, AAC
NOTES: Upcoming Meeting(s): December 17, 2026 - All meetings will take place from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30
p.m.
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 17:00
General
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 09:15
School Board
School Board workshop to discuss teacher retention and bus safety
The Duval County Public Schools Board will hold a workshop to discuss workforce development and communication. The meeting includes an update on bus stop arm cameras and a discussion on governance.
- Teacher and workforce recruitment, development, and retention
- Bus stop arm camera update
- Effective communication strategies
- Governance
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October 20, 2026, Board Workshop
Call Meeting to Order
Items to be Discussed
1. RECRUIT, DEVELOP AND RETAIN EXCELLENT TEACHERS & WORK FORCE
2. ENSURE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
3. BUS STOP ARM CAMERA UPDATE
4. GOVERNANCE
Adjournment
1. ADJOURNMENT
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 13:00
School Board
School Board to discuss first quarter safety and security
The Duval County Public Schools School Board is holding a special shade meeting. The body will discuss safety and security for the first quarter.
- 1st Quarter Safety and Security discussion
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October 20, 2026, Special Board Meeting - Shade Meeting
Call Meeting to Order
Topics to be Discussed
1. 1ST QUARTER SAFETY AND SECURITY*
Adjournment
1. ADJOURNMENT
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 09:00
School Board
School Board Agenda Committee to review November 9 meeting draft
The Agenda Committee is meeting to review the draft agenda for the November 9, 2026, meeting. The session includes time for comments from elected officials and public comment.
- Review of draft agenda for November 9, 2026
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October 20, 2026, Agenda Committee Meeting
Call Meeting to Order
Items to be Discussed
1. DRAFT AGENDA REVIEW - November 9, 2026
Comments from Elected Officials
Public Comment
Adjournment
1. ADJOURNMENT
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 07:30
General
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 09:30
General
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 09:30
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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 12:00
School Board
School Board to hold student expulsion hearing
The Duval County Public Schools School Board is meeting for a special session. The board will conduct a hearing regarding the expulsion of a student.
- Expulsion hearing for Office Case# T.W. 2627-001
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October 14, 2026, Special Board Meeting - Student Expulsion Hearing - REVISED
Call Meeting to Order
Alternative Education - Behavioral Support
1. EXPULSION OF STUDENT: HEARING OFFICE CASE# T.W. 2627-001
Adjournment
1. ADJOURNMENT
Fri Oct 9, 2026 · 18:00
School Board
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 12:00
General
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 18:00
School Board
School board to vote on book challenges, property sale, budget
The Duval County School Board is meeting to vote on a consent agenda covering a wide range of items, including the approval of challenged library materials, the sale of the central administrative office, budget resolutions, and multiple employee personnel actions. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent and various committees, and take public comment.
- Approval of challenged materials: '1984: The Graphic Novel', 'Misery', 'Handle with Care', and 'The Tenth Circle'
- Sale of real property and central administrative office at 1701 Prudential Drive to ASHCO, Inc.
- Adoption of budget resolutions for August 2026
- Multiple employee suspensions and terminations (items pending)
- Contract amendments for student transportation services (GSA 1, 3, 4, 5)
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October 6, 2026, Regular Board Meeting
Call Meeting to Order
Invocation or Thought of the Day
Pledge of Allegiance
Recognitions/Presentations of Awards
Board Members
LORETTO ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Communications
I'M A STAR FOUNDATION CHECK PRESENTATION
NAACP ACT-SO PARTICIPANTS
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MEAL DONATION
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY - EMERGING LEADERS INSTITUTE
UNSPOKEN HEROES: HONORING REMARKABLE BUS DRIVERS
Approval of Agenda
APPROVAL OF AGENDA - October 6, 2026
Chairperson's Report
Superintendent's Reports
Department Reports
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Sales Surtax Oversight Committee Report
Comments from Elected Officials
Public Comment
Comments from Parent Organizations
Comments from District Student Government Association
Comments from Employee Organizations
Approval of Minutes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Consent Agenda
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Consent Agenda
Board Members
1. IBA & INTERNAL AUDIT ANNUAL PLAN 2026-2027
2. APPROVAL OF DUVAL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS UPDATED STRATEGIC PLAN
3. SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION INSTRUMENT
Academic Services
4. DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD APPROVE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
CHALLENGED MATERIAL, "1984: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL" BY GEORGE ORWELL;
ADAPTED AND ILLUSTRATED BY FIDO NESTI
5. DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
CHALLENGED MATERIAL, MISERY BY STEPH …
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 13:30
General
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 14:00
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Fri Oct 2, 2026 · 18:00
School Board
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 13:00
School Board
Duval School Board committee to review policies on school safety, graduation, and student mental health
The Duval County Public Schools Policy Handbook Review Committee meets on October 1, 2026, to discuss a list of existing board policies. Topics include board meeting protocol, safe and secure schools, graduation requirements, school-based threat management teams, student mental health, facility use, and the sales surtax oversight committee. The agenda also lists guidelines for booster clubs and independent organizations, plus governance. No votes or decisions are recorded in this agenda; it is a discussion-only committee session.
- Board Policy 3.40 Safe & Secure Schools
- Board Policy 4.90 Graduation Requirements
- Board Policy 8.21 School Based Threat Management Teams (SBTMT)
- Board Policy 8.22 Mental Health of Students
- Board Policy 9.66 Sales Surtax Oversight Committee
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✓ Decidido: School Board reviews policy updates on safety, governance, and student health
The Policy Handbook Review Committee discussed updates to 11 policies and guidelines. No formal votes were recorded; several items were placed on hold or referred back for additional data.
- Placed Board Policy 3.40 (Safe & Secure Schools) and 9.30 (Use of Facilities) on hold
- Requested data on firearm incidents in vehicles on campus for Policy 3.40 review
- Requested data on the effect of new weapon policies on insurance premiums
- Discussed reducing Board member information request turnaround from 21 to 10 days
- Discussed changing agenda publication from 'seven days prior' to 'within a reasonable time'
- Reviewed updates to Policy 8.21 regarding state-mandated threat management training
- Discussed creating bylaws for the Sales Surtax Oversight Committee
- Board members agreed to review booster club guidelines and communicate with staff
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October 1, 2026, Policy Handbook Review Committee Meeting - REVISED
Call Meeting to Order
Items to be Discussed
1. BOARD POLICY 2.22 BOARD MEMBER REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
2. BOARD POLICY 2.26 BOARD MEETING PROTOCOL AND FORMAT
3. BOARD POLICY 3.40 SAFE & SECURE SCHOOLS
4. BOARD POLICY 4.81 DISTRICTWIDE INSTRUCTIONAL CONSISTENCY
5. BOARD POLICY 4.90 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
6. BOARD POLICY 8.21 SCHOOL BASED THREAT MANAGEMENT TEAMS (SBTMT)
7. BOARD POLICY 8.22 MENTAL HEALTH OF STUDENTS
8. BOARD POLICY 9.30 USE OF FACILITIES AND GROUNDS
9. BOARD POLICY 9.66 SALES SURTAX OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
10. *GUIDELINES FOR BOOSTER CLUBS AND INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATIONS
11. GOVERNANCE
Adjournment
1. ADJOURNMENT
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October 1, 2026, Policy Handbook Review Committee Meeting - REVISED
Ms. Charlotte D. Joyce, Chairman
Ms. April A. Carney, Vice-Chairman
Mr. Reginald Blount
Ms. Melody A. Bolduc
Ms. Cindy Pearson
Mr. Anthony Ricardo
Mr. Darryl D. Willie
Dr. Christopher Bernier, Superintendent
ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING OF THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD: All Board
Members were present except Board Member Darryl D. Willie. Dr. Christopher Bernier,
Superintendent, and Mr. William Spillias, Office of General Counsel, were also present.
Vice-Chair April A. Carney departed at 2:59 p.m.
Call Meeting to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:02 p.m.
Items to be Discussed
1. BOARD POLICY 8.21 SCHOOL BASED THREAT MANAGEMENT TEAMS (SBTMT)
Cami Sams, Executive Director of Policy and Compliance, deferred to Dr. Tashonia Grant,
Supervisor of School Safety & Threat Management, to explain the changes to the policy.
Discussion involved:
• The initial changes to the policy are updates that came from the Department of Education.
• New state requirement as of July 2026 regarding training.
• There has been nothing added to the policy that is not a part of the state statute.
• Training and videos provided for classrooms do not have to be pre-approved by
the Department of Education.
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2. BOARD POLICY 2.22 BOARD MEMBER REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
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Tue Sep 29, 2026 · 17:00
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Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 18:00
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Fri Sep 25, 2026 · 18:00
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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 09:00
General
Fri Sep 18, 2026 · 21:00
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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 10:00
General
Sales-Surtax Oversight Committee meeting scheduled for September 16, 2026
The Sales-Surtax Oversight Committee will hold a meeting to review operations and finances. The agenda includes legislative and finance updates, as well as the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Approval of June 17, 2026, interim meeting minutes
- Approval of June 24, 2026, interim meeting minutes
- Legislative update from Chief Operating Officer Jim Culbert
- Finance update from Chief Financial Officer Ron Fagan
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Sales-Surtax Oversight Committee
September 16, 2026 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Schultz Center
Gentry Room A
POSTED: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026, AT
POSTED BY: MM/
Notes:
There is no longer a Wifi-password for guests at the Schultz Center. Once
connected users will be asked to agree to the terms and conditions to receive
access to the network.
Agenda Item
Speaker
Welcome
Chairman, Mike Hightower
Sales-Surtax Oversight Committee
Call Meeting to Order
Chairman, Mike Hightower
Sales-Surtax Oversight Committee
Approval of Agenda – September 16,
2026
Chairman, Mike Hightower
Sales-Surtax Oversight Committee
Approval of Minutes – June 17, 2026,
Interim Meeting
Chairman, Mike Hightower
Sales-Surtax Oversight Committee
Approval of Minutes – June 24, 2026,
Interim Meeting
Chairman, Mike Hightower
Sales-Surtax Oversight Committee
Public Comments
Vice Chairman, Darryl Edwards II
Sales-Surtax Oversight Committee
Operations Update
• Legislative Update
Jim Culbert
Chief Operating Officer
Finance Update
Ron Fagan
Chief Financial Officer
Governance
Chairman, Mike Hightower
Sales-Surtax Oversight Committee
Adjournment
Chairman, Mike Hightower
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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 09:15
School Board
School Board workshop to discuss legislative priorities and governance
The Duval County Public Schools Board will hold a workshop to discuss legislative priorities and governance. No specific votes or formal decisions are scheduled for this session.
- Discussion of legislative priorities
- Discussion of governance
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✓ Decidido: School Board discusses legislative and federal funding priorities
The Board held a workshop to discuss proposed state and federal legislative platform items, including teacher pay, ESE funding, and transportation. No substantive votes were taken on these items; the only formal action was to adjourn the meeting.
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
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September 15, 2026, Board Workshop
Call Meeting to Order
Items to be Discussed
1. LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
2. GOVERNANCE
Adjournment
1. ADJOURNMENT
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September 15, 2026, Board Workshop
Ms. Charlotte D. Joyce, Chairman
Ms. April A. Carney, Vice-Chairman
Mr. Reginald Blount
Ms. Melody A. Bolduc
Ms. Cindy Pearson
Mr. Anthony Ricardo
Mr. Darryl D. Willie
Dr. Christopher Bernier, Superintendent
ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING OF THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD: All Board
Members except Chairman Charlotte D. Joyce and Board Member Darryl D. Willie were present. Dr.
Christopher Bernier, Superintendent, and Mr. William Spillias, Office of General Counsel, were also
present.
Call Meeting to Order
The meeting was called to order at 12:24 p.m.
Items to be Discussed
1. LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
Kortney Wesley, Director, Governmental Relations and Dr. Christopher Bernier,
Superintendent, joined in the discussion on the following:
DCPS LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM ITEMS:
1. TEACHER PAY & RETENTION
A request for an increase of the Teacher Salary Increase Allocation (TSIA) by 2.5% for
greater flexibility to recruit and retain critical instructional and student-support personnel,
through targeted compensation and retention incentives.
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2. EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION (ESE) - ALIGN FUNDING WITH STUDENT
SUPPORT NEEDS
Appreciation expressed and acknowledgment to the legislature for any increase in ESE
funding.
Request funding for students in categories 251, 252, and 253 who have additional services
provided, but are not funded.
A reque …
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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 09:00
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Agenda Committee reviews draft agenda for October 6 meeting
The Agenda Committee will meet to review the draft agenda for the upcoming October 6, 2026, meeting. This meeting consists of procedural review and scheduled periods for elected official and public comments.
- Draft agenda review for October 6, 2026
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✓ Decidido: School Board reviews draft agenda for October 6 meeting
The Agenda Committee met to discuss items for the upcoming October 6, 2026, Regular Board Meeting. The committee reviewed various proposals including challenged library materials, staffing qualifications, and property sales. No substantive votes were taken on these items during this committee meeting.
- Adjourned the meeting (7-0)
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September 15, 2026, Agenda Committee Meeting
Call Meeting to Order
Items to be Discussed
1. DRAFT AGENDA REVIEW - October 6, 2026
Comments from Elected Officials
Public Comment
Adjournment
1. ADJOURNMENT
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September 15, 2026, Agenda Committee Meeting
Ms. Charlotte D. Joyce, Chairman
Ms. April A. Carney, Vice-Chairman
Mr. Reginald Blount
Ms. Melody A. Bolduc
Ms. Cindy Pearson
Mr. Anthony Ricardo
Mr. Darryl D. Willie
Dr. Christopher Bernier, Superintendent
ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING OF THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD: All Board
Members were present. Dr. Christopher Bernier, Superintendent, and Mr. William Spillias, Office of
General Counsel, were also present. Vice Chairman, April A. Carney arrived at 9:17 a.m.
Call Meeting to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:04 a.m.
Items to be Discussed
1. DRAFT AGENDA REVIEW - October 6, 2026
IBA & INTERNAL AUDIT ANNUAL PLAN 2026-2027
The following items were discussed regarding this item:
Appreciation was expressed for the audit.
Application of recommendations.
DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD APPROVE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHALLENGED
MATERIAL, "1984: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL" BY GEORGE ORWELL; ADAPTED AND
ILLUSTRATED BY FIDO NESTI
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Dr. Christopher Bernier, Superintendent, and Paula Renfro, Chief Academic Officer, joined in the
discussion on the following:
Content is disturbing, but comparison of styles of government is important for students to
understand.
Parental permission for students in ninth (9th) grade. Will revisit if it becomes part of the
9th grade AP Literature class.
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