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4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 · School board meeting record

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Recorded votes

13 recorded votes0 split

Split votes (0)

Every recorded vote passed unanimously.

2. Review and Approve Minutes (6)

MIN1 October 8, 2025/Special Meeting for Expulsions

Yes
7
No
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MIN2 October 8, 2025/Workshop

Yes
7
No
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MIN3 October 8, 2025/Special Meeting

Yes
7
No
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MIN4 October 8, 2025/Special Meeting School Safety and Security - FSSAT Findings

Yes
7
No
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Absent
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MIN5 September 10, 2025/Exceptions Hearing: Michael J. Burke, Superintendent of Schools and the SBPBC v. Tania Hajjar

Yes
7
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Absent
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MIN6 October 15, 2025/Regular Board Meeting

Yes
7
No
0
Absent
0

9. Proclamations (3)

COM1 Homeless Child and Youth Awareness Month Proclamation

Yes
7
No
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Absent
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COM2 Native American Heritage Month Proclamation

Yes
7
No
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Absent
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COM3 Holocaust Education Week Proclamation

Yes
7
No
0
Absent
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13. New Business (1)

POL-LD1 Policy 1.03 School Board Meetings - Adoption

Yes
7
No
0
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School district

People and votes

Edwin Ferguson

School Board Member

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13 recorded votes

  1. Recorded voteItem 2

    MIN1 October 8, 2025/Special Meeting for Expulsions - Voted yes on the motion “I recommend approval of Minutes as submitted.”; the record reports passed.

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  2. Recorded voteItem 2

    MIN2 October 8, 2025/Workshop - Voted yes on the motion “I recommend approval of Minutes as submitted.”; the record reports passed.

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  3. Recorded voteItem 2

    MIN3 October 8, 2025/Special Meeting - Voted yes on the motion “I recommend approval of Minutes as submitted.”; the record reports passed.

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  4. Recorded voteItem 2

    MIN4 October 8, 2025/Special Meeting School Safety and Security - FSSAT Findings - Voted yes on the motion “I recommend approval of Minutes as submitted.”; the record reports passed.

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  5. Recorded voteItem 2

    MIN5 September 10, 2025/Exceptions Hearing: Michael J. Burke, Superintendent of Schools and the SBPBC v. Tania Hajjar - Voted yes on the motion “I recommend the Board approve the minutes of the Exceptions Hearing: Michael J. Burke, Superintendent of Schools and the SBPBC v. Tania Hajjar.”; the record reports passed.

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  6. Recorded voteItem 2

    MIN6 October 15, 2025/Regular Board Meeting - Voted yes on the motion “I recommend approval of Minutes as submitted.”; the record reports passed.

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  7. Recorded voteItem 6

    Approve Agenda - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to approve the agenda as presented or amended.”; the record reports passed.

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  8. Recorded voteItem 9

    COM1 Homeless Child and Youth Awareness Month Proclamation - Voted yes on the motion “I recommend the Board proclaim November 2025 as Homeless Child and Youth Awareness Month.”; the record reports passed.

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  9. Recorded voteItem 9

    COM2 Native American Heritage Month Proclamation - Voted yes on the motion “I recommend the Board proclaim November 2025 as Native American Heritage Month.”; the record reports passed.

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  10. Recorded voteItem 9

    COM3 Holocaust Education Week Proclamation - Voted yes on the motion “I recommend the Board proclaim November 3 – 7, 2025 as Holocaust Education Week.”; the record reports passed.

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  11. Recorded voteItem 12

    Approve Consent Agenda - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented or amended.”; the record reports passed.

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  12. Recorded voteItem 13

    POL-LD1 Policy 1.03 School Board Meetings - Adoption - Voted yes on the motion “I recommend the Board approve adoption of proposed, revised Policy 1.03 School Board Meetings.”; the record reports passed.

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  13. Recorded voteItem 14

    END TIME - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to adjourn the meeting.”; the record reports passed.

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0 Wednesday, November 5, 2025 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the 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 Board Chair Opens Meeting - Board Clerk Takes Attendance Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 1. Call To Order Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Review and Approve Minutes Subject MIN1 October 8, 2025/Special Meeting for Expulsions Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 2. Review and Approve Minutes Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action I recommend approval of Minutes as submitted. Minutes View Minutes for Oct 8, 2025 - 1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in the DESCRIPTION: Approval of minutes as submitted. CONTACT: Toni Bilotta, Clerk of the School Board (tonilynn.bilotta@palmbeachschools.org) File Attachments Motion & Voting I recommend approval of Minutes as submitted. Motion by Gloria Branch, second by Virginia Savietto. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield Subject MIN2 October 8, 2025/Workshop Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 2. Review and Approve Minutes Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action I recommend approval of Minutes as submitted. Minutes View Minutes for Oct 8, 2025 - 2. WORKSHOP immediately following Special Meeting DESCRIPTION: Approval of minutes as submitted. CONTACT: Toni Bilotta, Clerk of the School Board (tonilynn.bilotta@palmbeachschools.org) File Attachments Motion & Voting I recommend approval of Minutes as submitted. Motion by Gloria Branch, second by Virginia Savietto. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield Subject MIN3 October 8, 2025/Special Meeting Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 2. Review and Approve Minutes Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action I recommend approval of Minutes as submitted. Minutes View Minutes for Oct 8, 2025 - 3. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop DESCRIPTION: Approval of minutes as submitted. CONTACT: Toni Bilotta, Clerk of the School Board (tonilynn.bilotta@palmbeachschools.org) File Attachments Motion & Voting I recommend approval of Minutes as submitted. Motion by Gloria Branch, second by Virginia Savietto. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield Subject MIN4 October 8, 2025/Special Meeting School Safety and Security - FSSAT Findings Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 2. Review and Approve Minutes Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action I recommend approval of Minutes as submitted. Minutes View Minutes for Oct 8, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY - FS DESCRIPTION: Approval of minutes as submitted. CONTACT: Toni Bilotta, Clerk of the School Board (tonilynn.bilotta@palmbeachschools.org) File Attachments Motion & Voting I recommend approval of Minutes as submitted. Motion by Gloria Branch, second by Virginia Savietto. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield Subject MIN5 September 10, 2025/Exceptions Hearing: Michael J. Burke, Superintendent of Schools and the SBPBC v. Tania Hajjar Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 2. Review and Approve Minutes Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action I recommend the Board approve the minutes of the Exceptions Hearing: Michael J. Burke, Superintendent of Schools and the SBPBC v. Tania Hajjar. Minutes View Minutes for Sep 10, 2025 - 1. EXCEPTIONS HEARING: Michael J. Burke, Superinte DESCRIPTION: Approval of minutes as submitted. CONTACT: Toni Bilotta, Clerk of the School Board (tonilynn.bilotta@palmbeachschools.org) File Attachments Motion & Voting I recommend the Board approve the minutes of the Exceptions Hearing: Michael J. Burke, Superintendent of Schools and the SBPBC v. Tania Hajjar. Motion by Gloria Branch, second by Virginia Savietto. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield Subject MIN6 October 15, 2025/Regular Board Meeting Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 2. Review and Approve Minutes Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action I recommend approval of Minutes as submitted. Minutes View Minutes for Oct 15, 2025 - 3. REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 5 p.m. in the Board Ro DESCRIPTION: Approval of minutes as submitted. CONTACT: Toni Bilotta, Clerk of the School Board (tonilynn.bilotta@palmbeachschools.org) File Attachments Motion & Voting I recommend approval of Minutes as submitted. Motion by Gloria Branch, second by Virginia Savietto. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield 3. Chairman Adds Items for Good Cause Subject Items Added: Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 3. Chairman Adds Items for Good Cause Type Procedural File Attachments 4. Superintendent Withdraws Items Subject Items Withdrawn: Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 4. Superintendent Withdraws Items Type Information File Attachments 5. Board Pulls Items from Consent Agenda Subject Items Pulled: POL-LD1 Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 5. Board Pulls Items from Consent Agenda Type Procedural File Attachments 6. Review and Approve Agenda Subject Approve Agenda Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 6. 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 Gloria Branch, second by Matthew Jay Lane. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield 7. Disclosures and Abstentions Subject Disclosures and Abstentions Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 7. Disclosures and Abstentions Type Procedural File Attachments 8. Superintendent and Board Comments Subject Superintendent Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 8. Superintendent and Board Comments Type Information File Attachments Subject Board Members Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 8. Superintendent and Board Comments Type Information File Attachments 9. Proclamations Subject COM1 Homeless Child and Youth Awareness Month Proclamation Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 9. Proclamations Type Action Recommended Action I recommend the Board proclaim November 2025 as Homeless Child and Youth Awareness Month. DESCRIPTION : As a community, we need to do everything we can to help stabilize and support families in economic distress and that includes ensuring that homeless children and youth have equal access to a quality education and all of the support we can provide. CONTACT : Michael J. Burke, Superintendent (superintendent@palmbeachschools.org) Sean Cooley, Chief Strategic Communications and Engagement Officer (sean.cooley@palmbeachschools.org) Nneka Nnolim, Executive Communications Specialist (nneka.nnolim@palmbeachschools.org) FINANCIAL IMPACT : n/a Strategic Themes (choose all that apply):  A. Academic Excellence and Growth X  B. Student-Focused Culture X  C. Mental Health and Wellness  D. Committed and Impactful Employees Priority Outcomes (choose all that apply):  Educate X  Affirm  Inspire File Attachments Proclamation_Homeless Child and Youth Awareness Month.pdf (110 KB) Motion & Voting I recommend the Board proclaim November 2025 as Homeless Child and Youth Awareness Month. Motion by Marcia Andrews, second by Gloria Branch. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield Subject COM2 Native American Heritage Month Proclamation Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 9. Proclamations Type Action Recommended Action I recommend the Board proclaim November 2025 as Native American Heritage Month. DESCRIPTION : During Native American Heritage Month, we celebrate the rich diversity of Indigenous people that is inextricably woven into the history of this country. CONTACT : Michael J. Burke, Superintendent (superintendent@palmbeachschools.org) Sean Cooley, Chief Strategic Communications and Engagement Officer (sean.cooley@palmbeachschools.org) Nneka Nnolim, Executive Communications Specialist (nneka.nnolim@palmbeachschools.org) FINANCIAL IMPACT : n/a Strategic Themes (choose all that apply): X  A. Academic Excellence and Growth X  B. Student-Focused Culture  C. Mental Health and Wellness  D. Committed and Impactful Employees Priority Outcomes (choose all that apply): X  Educate X  Affirm X  Inspire File Attachments Proclamation_Native American Heritage Month.pdf (109 KB) Motion & Voting I recommend the Board proclaim November 2025 as Native American Heritage Month. Motion by Virginia Savietto, second by Gloria Branch. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield Subject COM3 Holocaust Education Week Proclamation Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 9. Proclamations Type Action Recommended Action I recommend the Board proclaim November 3 – 7, 2025 as Holocaust Education Week. DESCRIPTION : The School District of Palm Beach County is committed to accurate Holocaust education and to standing firmly against antisemitism, hate, and intolerance. CONTACT : Michael J. Burke, Superintendent (superintendent@palmbeachschools.org) Sean Cooley, Chief Strategic Communications and Engagement Officer (sean.cooley@palmbeachschools.org) Nneka Nnolim, Executive Communications Specialist (nneka.nnolim@palmbeachschools.org) FINANCIAL IMPACT : n/a Strategic Themes (choose all that apply): X  A. Academic Excellence and Growth X  B. Student-Focused Culture  C. Mental Health and Wellness  D. Committed and Impactful Employees Priority Outcomes (choose all that apply): X  Educate X  Affirm X  Inspire File Attachments Proclamation_Holocaust Education Week.pdf (109 KB) Motion & Voting I recommend the Board proclaim November 3 – 7, 2025 as Holocaust Education Week. Motion by Gloria Branch, second by Erica Whitfield. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield 10. Speakers - Agenda Topics Only Subject Agenda Item Speakers Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 10. Speakers - Agenda Topics Only Type Information File Attachments 11. Consent Agenda Subject BRD1 Board Member Travel - Ferguson Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 11. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action I recommend the Board approve and confirm School Board Member Edwin Ferguson's travel as submitted, and that it meets the requirements of Florida Statute 1001.39, effective July 1, 2019 DESCRIPTION : School Board Member Edwin Ferguson will travel to Tallahassee, FL for the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) 39th Annual FSBA Day in the Legislature. The itemized list detailing estimated travel expenses is attached. This constitutes as official business of the School District and complies with rules of the State Board of Education as required by Florida Statute 1001.39, effective July 1, 2019. Travel dates are January 27 - January 30, 2026. CONTACT : Shawntoyia Bernard, Esq., General Counsel (Shawntoyia.Bernard@palmbeachschools.org) FINANCIAL IMPACT : Estimated Expenses are $2,050 and are paid from the Board Member's out-of-county travel budget. Strategic Themes : X A. Academic Excellence and Growth X B. Student-Focused Culture X C. Mental Health and Wellness X D. Committed and Impactful Employees Priority Outcomes : X Educate X Affirm X Inspire File Attachments Brd TVL Form EF 1.27.26.pdf (17 KB) EF Travel Estimate FSBA Day in the Legislature 2026.xlsx - Sheet1.pdf (44 KB) Subject BRD2 Board Member Travel - Savietto Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 11. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action I recommend the Board approve and confirm School Board Member Virginia Savietto's travel as submitted, and that it meets the requirements of Florida Statute 1001.39, effective July 1, 2019 DESCRIPTION : School Board Member Virginia Savietto will travel to Tallahassee, FL for the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) 39th Annual Day in the Legislature. The itemized list detailing estimated travel expenses is attached. This constitutes as official business of the School District and complies with rules of the State Board of Education as required by Florida Statute 1001.39, effective July 1, 2019. Travel dates are January 27 - January 30, 2026 CONTACT : Shawntoyia Bernard, Esq., General Counsel (Shawntoyia.Bernard@palmbeachschools.org) FINANCIAL IMPACT : Estimated Expenses are $2,050 and are paid from the Board Member's out of county-travel-budget. Strategic Themes: X A. Academic Excellence and Growth X B. Student-Focused Culture X C. Mental Health and Wellness X D. Committed and Impactful Employees Priority Outcomes : X Educate X Affirm X Inspire File Attachments VS Brd Tvl Fm 1.27.26.pdf (12 KB) VS Travel Estimate FSBA Day in the Legislature 2026.xlsx - Sheet1.pdf (44 KB) Subject P1 Personnel Agenda Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 11. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action I recommend the Board approve the Personnel Agenda as submitted. DESCRIPTION : Personnel Agenda for November 5, 2025. CONTACT : Tim Kubrick, Chief of Human Resources (timothy.kubrick@palmbeachschools.org) Mark Mitchell, Director, Compensation and Employee Information Services (mark.mitchell@palmbeachschools.org) FINANCIAL IMPACT : The financial impact to the School District is absorbed within school, department, and grant budgets. Changes in employment status occur on a continual basis with little or no budgetary impact since terminations/leaves result in budget positions being vacant and appointments/promotions result in budgeted positions being filled. However, the net financial impact for the attached list of 5 transactions is $166,224. Detailed information is available in the Department of Compensation and Employee Information Services. Strategic Themes (choose all that apply): X A. Academic Excellence and Growth X 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 November 5 Special Meeting.pdf (163 KB) Resume November 5 Special Meeting.pdf (651 KB) Subject POL-CAO1 Policy 5.725 Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures - Adoption Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 11. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action I recommend the Board approve adoption of proposed, revised Policy 5.725 Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures. DESCRIPTION : Policy 5.725 Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures - Adoption CONTACT : Maria Bishop, Chief Academic Officer ( maria.bishop@palmbeachschools.org ) Kevin McCormick, Director, Exceptional Student Education FINANCIAL IMPACT : N/A Strategic Themes (choose all that apply): X A. Academic Excellence and Growth X B. Student-Focused Culture  C. Mental Health and Wellness  D. Committed and Impactful Employees Priority Outcomes (choose all that apply): X Educate X Affirm X Inspire File Attachments Policy 5.725 Board Report_Legal Sign off - adopt 11.5.25.pdf (143 KB) Policy 5.725 ESE Redlined - adopt 11.5.25.pdf (49 KB) GSW _ 2024-2025 Policies and Procedures_ Palm Beach (2) (2) (1) (1).pdf (3,068 KB) Subject POL-CAO2 Policy 8.01 Promotion, Placement, Graduation - Student Progression Plans - Adoption Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 11. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action I recommend the Board approve adoption of proposed, revised Policy 8.01 Promotion, Placement, Graduation - Student Progression Plans. DESCRIPTION : Policy 8.01 Promotion, Placement, Graduation - Student Progression Plans - Adoption Since development, the following changes were made in response to guidance received from the FLDOE: Dual Enrollment Program pages 74 &75: • Updated minimum GPA requirements for Dual Enrollment • Removed points 1, 2, and 4, which referenced GPA and eligibility requirements for participation in the Dual Enrollment Program. CONTACT : Maria Bishop, Chief Academic Officer ( maria.bishop@palmbeachschools.org ) Adrienne Howard, Director of Elementary Education FINANCIAL IMPACT : N/A Strategic Themes (choose all that apply): X A. Academic Excellence and Growth X B. Student-Focused Culture  C. Mental Health and Wellness  D. Committed and Impactful Employees Priority Outcomes (choose all that apply): X Educate X Affirm X Inspire File Attachments Policy 8.01 Board Report Legal Sign off - adopt 11.5.25.pdf (104 KB) Policy 8.01 - Promotion, Placement, Graduation - Student Progression Plans - adopt 11.5.25.pdf (84 KB) _FY26 Policy 8.01 Summary of Changes (1) (1).pdf (174 KB) FY26 SPP REDLINE 9.26.25.pdf (2,512 KB) FY25-26 Adult Student Progression Plan (1).pdf (489 KB) 1687 (1).pdf (921 KB) 2415 (1).pdf (954 KB) 2688 (1).pdf (1,546 KB) Subject POL-COS1 Policy 1.036 School Board Member Constituent's Service - Adoption Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 11. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action I recommend the Board approve adoption of proposed, revised Policy 1.036 School Board Member Constituent's Service. DESCRIPTION : Policy 1.036 School Board Member Constituent's Service - Adoption CONTACT : Dr. Jolande Morgan, Chief of Staff ( jolande.morgan@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 Policy 1.036 Board Report_Legal Sign off - adopt 11.5.25.pdf (122 KB) Policy 1.036 - School Board Member Constituents' Service - adopt 11.5.25.pdf (85 KB) Subject POL-HR1 Policy 3.85 Employment of Substitute Teachers, Teachers of Adult Education, and Non Degreed Teachers of Career Programs - Adoption Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 11. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action I recommend the Board approve adoption of proposed, revised Policy 3.85 Employment of Substitute Teachers, Teachers of Adult Education, and Non-degreed Teachers of Career Programs. DESCRIPTION : Policy 3.85 Employment of Substitute Teachers, Teachers of Adult Education, and Non Degreed Teachers of Career Programs - Adoption CONTACT : Timothy Kubrick, Chief of Human Resources ( timothy.kubrick@palmbeachschools.org ) Diane Wyatt, Director, HR Compliance & Processes 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 Policy 3.85 Board Report and Legal Sign Off - Adopt 11.5.25.pdf (168 KB) Policy 3.85 - Employment of Substitute Teachers Teachers of Adult Education and Non Degreed Teachers of Career Programs - adopt 11.5.25.pdf (94 KB) Subject POL-IG1 Policy 1.092 Inspector General - Development Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 11. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action I recommend the Board approve development of proposed, revised Policy 1.092 Inspector General. DESCRIPTION : Policy 1.092 Inspector General - Development CONTACT : Teresa Michael, Inspector General ( teresa.michael@palmbeachschools.org ) Cary High, Counsel for Inspector General (cary.high@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 X D. Committed and Impactful Employees Priority Outcomes (choose all that apply):  Educate  Affirm  Inspire File Attachments Board Report_Legal Sign off - Policy 1.092 - Develop 11.5.25.pdf (248 KB) Policy 1.092- Inspector General (Development 11.5.25).pdf (250 KB) CARES Operations Manual Adopted 11.30.22 (Development 11.5.25).pdf (348 KB) Conflict Subject Complaint Form (Development 11.5.25).pdf (158 KB) Subject POL-IG2 Policy 3.28 Whistler-blower Protection Policy - Development Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 11. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action I recommend the Board approve development of proposed, revised Policy 3.28 Whistle-blower Protection Policy. DESCRIPTION : Policy 3.28 Whistler-blower Protection Policy - Development CONTACT : Teresa Michael, Inspector General ( teresa.michael@palmbeachschools.org ) Cary High, Counsel for Inspector General (cary.high@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 X D. Committed and Impactful Employees Priority Outcomes (choose all that apply):  Educate  Affirm  Inspire File Attachments Board Report_Legal Sign off - Policy 3.28 - Develop 11.5.25.pdf (152 KB) Policy 3.28 - Whistle-blowerProtectionPolicy (Development 11.5.25).pdf (127 KB) 12. Approve Consent Agenda Subject Approve Consent Agenda Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 12. Approve Consent Agenda Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented or amended. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented or amended. Motion by Gloria Branch, second by Matthew Jay Lane. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield 13. New Business Subject POL-LD1 Policy 1.03 School Board Meetings - Adoption Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 13. New Business Type Action Recommended Action I recommend the Board approve adoption of proposed, revised Policy 1.03 School Board Meetings. DESCRIPTION : Policy 1.03 School Board Meetings - Adoption CONTACT : Shawntoyia Bernard, General Counsel ( shawntoyia.bernard@palmbeachschools.org ) FINANCIAL IMPACT : N/A Strategic Themes (choose all that apply):  A. Academic Excellence and Growth X 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 Policy 1.03 Board Report Legal Sign Off - Adoption 11-05-25 (3).pdf (540 KB) Policy 1.03 School Board Meetings - Adoption 11-05-25 (1).pdf (199 KB) 1749 draft - revised (1).pdf (178 KB) Motion & Voting I recommend the Board approve adoption of proposed, revised Policy 1.03 School Board Meetings. Motion by Gloria Branch, second by Marcia Andrews. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield 14. Adjourn Subject END TIME Meeting Nov 5, 2025 - 4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following the Workshop in the Board Room Category 14. Adjourn Type Action Recommended Action Motion to adjourn the meeting. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion by Gloria Branch, second by Marcia Andrews. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Marcia Andrews, Gloria Branch, Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Matthew Jay Lane, Virginia Savietto, Erica Whitfield

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