4. SPECIAL MEETING for Removal/Objections to Books immediately following Workshop in the Board Room

0 Wednesday, July 19, 2023 4. SPECIAL MEETING for Removal/Objections to Books 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 Chairman Opens Meeting - Board Clerk Takes Attendance Meeting Jul 19, 2023 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING for Removal/Objections to Books immediately following Workshop in the Board Room Category 1. Call To Order Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Review and Approve Agenda Subject Approve Agenda Meeting Jul 19, 2023 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING for Removal/Objections to Books immediately following Workshop in the Board Room Category 2. Review and Approve Agenda Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the agenda as presented or amended. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the agenda as presented or amended. 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 3. Disclosures and Abstentions Subject Disclosures and Abstentions Meeting Jul 19, 2023 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING for Removal/Objections to Books immediately following Workshop in the Board Room Category 3. Disclosures and Abstentions Type Procedural File Attachments 4. Speakers - Agenda Topics Only Subject Agenda Item Speakers Meeting Jul 19, 2023 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING for Removal/Objections to Books immediately following Workshop in the Board Room Category 4. Speakers - Agenda Topics Only Type Information File Attachments 5. New Business Subject BRD1 Removal/Objection to Books Meeting Jul 19, 2023 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING for Removal/Objections to Books immediately following Workshop in the Board Room Category 5. New Business Type Action Recommended Action I recommend the Board discuss, consider and take action, if necessary, on the appeal of the denial of the Objections to the books as raised by the challenger. DESCRIPTION: An objection was filed with Olympic Heights Community High school by a parent to books. Policy 8.1205 was followed and the objections were considered by the School Materials Review Committee. The objections were denied by the principal and an appeal was made to the Superintendent. The Superintendent denied the appeal and the challenger filed an appeal for a Board meeting. The documents reflecting this activity are attached hereto. Challenger was notified of this meeting and is provided an opportunity to speak. CONTACT: Shawntoyia Bernard, General Counsel (shawntoyia.bernard@palmbeachschools.org) FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A Strategic Themes (choose all that apply): □ A. Academic Excellence and Growth □ B. Student-Focused Culture □ C. Mental Health and Wellness □ D. Committed and Impactful Employees Priority Outcomes (choose all that apply): □ Educate □ Affirm □ Inspire File Attachments REDACTED Record of Prior Proceedings.pdf (5,228 KB) Motion & Voting I recommend the Board discuss, consider and take action, if necessary, on the appeal of the denial of the Objections to the books as raised by the challenger. Motion by Frank Barbieri, second by Erica Whitfield. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Frank Barbieri, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Barbara McQuinn, Erica Whitfield I move that the challenged books (or Bible) remain in the Palm Beach County schools and that the Board deny the appeal of the denial of the Objections to the books as raised by the challenger on the basis as stated in the Superintendent's June 7, 2023 letter to the challenger, including Florida Statute Section 1003.45 (which allows the study of the Bible in schools as part of a secular program of education) and having considered subsections (4)(f) and (h) of Policy 8.1205 and Florida Statute Section 1006.28, including that the General Counsel is authorized to provide a writing to the complainant of the Board's decision. Motion by Karen Brill, second by Barbara McQuinn. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Frank Barbieri, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Barbara McQuinn, Erica Whitfield 6. Adjourn Subject END TIME Meeting Jul 19, 2023 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING for Removal/Objections to Books immediately following Workshop in the Board Room Category 6. Adjourn Type Action Recommended Action Motion to adjourn the meeting. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion by Erica Whitfield, second by Barbara McQuinn. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Frank Barbieri, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Barbara McQuinn, Erica Whitfield