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Wednesday, July 19, 2023 · School board meeting record
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Every recorded vote passed unanimously.
3. Adjourn (1)
Voting yes on all of these (6)
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Motion to adjourn the meeting. - Voted yes; the record reports passed.
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0 Wednesday, July 19, 2023 3. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Sessions 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 Chairman Opens Meeting - Board Clerk Takes Attendance Meeting Jul 19, 2023 - 3. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Sessions in the Board Room Category 1. Call To Order Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Workshop Items Subject Potential Litigation Against Social Media Companies Meeting Jul 19, 2023 - 3. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Sessions in the Board Room Category 2. Workshop Items Type Discussion DESCRIPTION: The retention of the law firm of Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP will be discussed in order to evaluate the viability of and potential participation in civil litigation against social media companies, Meta, Facebook Holdings, Instagram, TikTok, Google, YouTube and others based upon allegations that these defendants have targeted children as a core market, that they have designed their products to attract and addict youth, and that their products have created a youth mental health crisis, body image issues, and resulted in physical damages as a result of pranks and stunt. CONTACT: Shawntoyia Bernard , Esq ., General Counsel (shawntoyia.bernard@palmbeachschools.org) FINANCIAL IMPACT: Payment of all attorney’s fees and costs would be contingent upon a favorable outcome to the litigation. Strategic Themes (choose all that apply): □ A. Academic Excellence and Growth □ B. Student-Focused Culture X C. Mental Health and Wellness □ D. Committed and Impactful Employees Priority Outcomes (choose all that apply): □ Educate □ Affirm □ Inspire File Attachments Social Media_School Districts Presentation_Palm Beach County.pdf (1,561 KB) 3. Adjourn Subject END TIME Meeting Jul 19, 2023 - 3. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Sessions in the 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 Edwin Ferguson, second by Erica Whitfield. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Frank Barbieri, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Barbara McQuinn, Erica Whitfield
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