Special School Board Meeting, 11:30 AM (Start Time Changed)

1 Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Special School Board Meeting, 11:30 AM (Start Time Changed) 1. Opening Subject 1.01 Call to Order Meeting May 19, 2026 - Special School Board Meeting, 11:30 AM (Start Time Changed) Type Information Goals 5. Engaged and Invested Community 4. Efficient and Fiscally Sound Operations File Attachments 2. Topics Subject 2.01 Continuation of Debate From the May 12, 2026 School Board Meeting, Item 17.07, Request to Approve Resolution Ordering and Providing for the Holding of a Referendum Election to Determine if the Electors of the School District of Orange County, Florida, Authorize the School Board to Extend the one (1)-Mill Special Millage for Four (4) Years for Essential Operating Expenses to Preserve Essential Academic Programs, Compensate Teachers and Support Staff, Protect Arts, Athletics, and Student Activities Meeting May 19, 2026 - Special School Board Meeting, 11:30 AM (Start Time Changed) Type Action, Discussion Recommended Action Approve Resolution Ordering and Providing for the Holding of a Referendum Election to Determine if the Electors of the School District of Orange County, Florida, Authorize the School Board to Extend the one (1)-Mill Special Millage for Four (4) Years for Essential Operating Expenses to Preserve Essential Academic Programs, Compensate Teachers and Support Staff, Protect Arts, Athletics, and Student Activities BACKGROUND: Section 1011.71(7), Florida Statutes (2025), authorizes the school district to levy by local referendum additional millage for school operational purposes up to an amount that, when combined with the non-voted millage levied, does not exceed the 10-mill limit established under the Florida Constitution. The School Board has determined it is in the best interests of the students of Orange County to submit to the voters the question of approving the continuation of a one-mill ad valorem millage increase for four (4) additional years for essential operating expenses in order to compensate teachers and support staff, preserve academic programs, and protect arts, athletics and student activities necessary to maintain high-quality educational opportunities for all students. The funds are shared proportionately with charter schools based on student enrollment as required by law. The original one-mill ad valorem millage referendum was approved by Orange County voters in 2010 and was reapproved by the electors of Orange County in 2014, 2018 and 2022. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT: This will represent a positive fiscal impact on the school district of approximately $261 million per year over a four (4)-year period if approved by the voters. RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Approve resolution ordering and providing for the holding of a referendum election on the November 3, general election to determine if the electors of the School District of Orange County, Florida, authorize the school board to continue the one (1)-mill ad valorem millage for four (4) years for essential operating expenses to preserve essential academic programs, compensate teachers and support staff, protect arts, athletics, and student activities . SUBMITTED AND PREPARED BY: Scott D. Howat, Chief Communications Officer John Palmerini, General Counsel Doreen Concolino, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments One-Mill Resolution Ballot Language 2026 - FINAL (JCP redline).pdf (108 KB) OneMillOverview MAY 19.pdf (922 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to Take the Item From Table for Consideration Motion by Alicia Farrant, second by Melissa Byrd. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Teresa Jacobs, Angela Gallo, Maria Salamanca, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Melissa Byrd, Anne Douglas, Stephanie A Vanos Motion to Call the Question Motion by Alicia Farrant, second by Vicki-Elaine Felder. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Teresa Jacobs, Maria Salamanca, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Melissa Byrd Abstain: Angela Gallo, Anne Douglas, Stephanie A Vanos Approve Resolution Ordering and Providing for the Holding of a Referendum Election to Determine if the Electors of the School District of Orange County, Florida, Authorize the School Board to Extend the one (1)-Mill Special Millage for Four (4) Years for Essential Operating Expenses to Preserve Essential Academic Programs, Compensate Teachers and Support Staff, Protect Arts, Athletics, and Student Activities Motion by Teresa Jacobs, second by Alicia Farrant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Teresa Jacobs, Maria Salamanca, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Melissa Byrd Nay: Angela Gallo, Anne Douglas, Stephanie A Vanos 3. Adjournment Subject 3.01 Meeting Adjourned Meeting May 19, 2026 - Special School Board Meeting, 11:30 AM (Start Time Changed) Type Information File Attachments