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Holmes County School Board Updates: Meetings, Policies, and Start Times

Original title: News | Holmes District School Board

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The Frame

What this does

Residents can provide input on the 2026-27 Student Code of Conduct at a public hearing on July 23, 2026, and the board will vote on these revisions on July 27, 2026.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Students and Parents

They are subject to the updated Student Code of Conduct and the maintained school start times.

School District Staff

Staff must implement the revised Code of Student Conduct and adhere to the established school calendar.

What changed

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What's next

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Summary

The Holmes County School Board has announced upcoming meetings to revise the Student Code of Conduct and provided updates on school start times and meeting schedule changes. The district confirms that school start times will remain unchanged for the 2026-27 school year.

Key Facts

  • The 2026-27 Code of Student Conduct will be adopted/revised at a special board meeting on July 27, 2026, at 5:01 p.m.
  • A public hearing for input on the Student Code of Conduct is scheduled for July 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the School Board Office.
  • The June 23 school board meeting time was changed to 2:00 p.m. to accommodate a visitation for former superintendent Gary Galloway.
  • School start times for the 2026-27 school year will remain unchanged, following the district's successful application for a waiver under Senate Bill 296.
  • The district is required by law to gather public input on school start times, which is the purpose of their current survey.
  • Proposed policies and conduct codes are available for public review at the School Board Office Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will school start times change for the 2026-27 school year?
No, the district has secured a and will maintain traditional start times.
How can I provide input on the new Student Code of Conduct?
You can attend the public hearing on July 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Holmes County School Board Office.
Where can I review the proposed changes to school policies?
Copies are available for review at the Holmes County School Board Office during business hours.

Why It Matters

Residents can provide input on the 2026-27 Student Code of Conduct at a public hearing on July 23, 2026, and the board will vote on these revisions on July 27, 2026.

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School Start Time Waiver

The district successfully utilized a waiver process under SB 296 to bypass state-mandated start time changes, maintaining traditional schedules.

Connected Entities

personRon DeSantisGovernor of Florida who signed Senate Bill 296.Map →
otherF.S. 1001.42Florida Statute regarding school start times.Map →
personGary GallowayFormer superintendent and educator.Map →
organizationHolmes County School BoardThe governing body for the school district.Map →
personBuddy L. BrownSuperintendent of Schools.Map →

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