Public Meeting Announcement: Notice of Rule Adoption: 05/27/26
RULE TITLE: Student Photo Identification Badge (ID Badge)
RULE NUMBER: Policy 5.0115
SUMMARY: The proposed policy is intended to allow for a School District-wide consistent ID badge program to be utilized by all District-operated schools and any Charter School serviced by the School Food Service Department and the Transportation Department.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The use of student photo identification badges (ID badge) will provide for greater safety, accountability, and efficiency in schools.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Fla Stat. §§ 120.81 (1) (a); 1001.32(2); 1001.41(2); 1001.42 and 1001.43 (1)
LAWS IMPLEMENTED: Fla. Stat. §§ 1008.386, 1001.51 and 1001.42
CONTACT: Allison Monbleau, Director, School Food Service (allison.monbleau@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Adult General Education Program
RULE NUMBER: Policy 8.081
SUMMARY: Policy 8.09 is being revised to consolidate all Adult Education-related policies into a single comprehensive master policy, including this Policy 8.081. This revision will streamline governance and provide a unified framework for Adult General Education, High School Equivalency, Adult Career and Technical Education, Workforce Development, Vocational Education, and Community Education programs. As part of this update, Adult Education Policies, including this policy 8.081, and other policies 8.11, 8.091, 8.10, and 8.102 will be repealed and incorporated into Policy 8.09.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Policy 8.09 is being revised to consolidate all Adult Education-related policies into a single comprehensive master policy, including this Policy 8.081. This revision will streamline governance and provide a unified framework for Adult General Education, High School Equivalency, Adult Career and Technical Education, Workforce Development, Vocational Education, and Community Education programs.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Fla. Stat.§ 1001.41, 1001.42, 1009.22
LAWS IMPLEMENTED: Fla. Stat.§ 1003.21, 1004.93, 1004.96, 1009.21, 1009.22, 1009.25, 1009.26, 1009.27, 1011.80
CONTACT: Fred Barch, Director, Adult and Community Education (fred.barch@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Adult General Education Program
RULE NUMBER: Policy 8.09
SUMMARY: The proposed policy consolidates several previous policies (8.081, 8.091, 8.10, 8.102, and 8.11) into one comprehensive policy that covers eligibility, tuition, and fees for workforce development programs, including Adult General Education, Post-Secondary Career Technical Education, Continuing Workforce Education, and Community Education.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Policy 8.09 is being revised to consolidate all Adult Education-related policies into a single comprehensive master policy. This revision will streamline governance and provide a unified framework for Adult General Education, High School Equivalency, Adult Career and Technical Education, Workforce Development, Vocational Education, and Community Education programs. As part of this update, the following policies will be repealed and incorporated into the revised Policy 8.09: • Policy 8.081- Adult General Education Program (adopted April 18, 2012); • Policy 8.091- High School Equivalency Diploma (adopted October 5, 1983); • Policy 8.10- Technical or Vocational Education (adopted February 18, 1972); • Policy 8.102 -Vocational Entry Level Examinations (adopted May 7, 1997); and • Policy 8.11-Community Schools (adopted February 18, 1972). In addition to the aforementioned, the title of Policy 8.09 has been updated to "Policy 8.09: Adult General Education Program".
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Fla. Stat.§ §§ 1001.41, 1001.42. 1009.22
LAWS IMPLEMENTED: Fla. Stat. §§ 1001.32(2); 1001.42(10); 1001.43; 1002.20(17)&(18); 1006.15; 1006.20; 20 U.S.C. § 1232h; 20 U.S.C. § 1232g; F.A.C. 6A-10.085, 6A-10.089
CONTACT: Fred Barch, Director, Adult and Community Education (fred.barch@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: High School Equivalency Diploma
RULE NUMBER: Policy 8.091
SUMMARY: Policy 8.09 is being revised to consolidate all Adult Education-related policies into a single comprehensive master policy, including this policy 8.091. This revision will streamline governance and provide a unified framework for Adult General Education, High School Equivalency, Adult Career and Technical Education, Workforce Development, Vocational Education, and Community Education programs. As part of this update, Adult Education Policies, including this policy 8.091, and other policies 8.11, 8.081, 8.10, and 8.102 will be repealed and incorporated into Policy 8.09.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Policy 8.09 is being revised to consolidate all Adult Education-related policies into a single comprehensive master policy, including this Policy 8.091. This revision will streamline governance and provide a unified framework for Adult General Education, High School Equivalency, Adult Career and Technical Education, Workforce Development, Vocational Education, and Community Education programs
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Fla. Stat.§ 1003.435, FS
LAWS IMPLEMENTED: Fla. Stat.§ 1003.435, FS
CONTACT: Fred Barch, Director, Adult and Community Education (fred.barch@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Technical or Vocational Education
RULE NUMBER: Policy 8.10
SUMMARY: Policy 8.09 is being revised to consolidate all Adult Education-related policies into a single comprehensive master policy, including this Policy 8.10. This revision will streamline governance and provide a unified framework for Adult General Education, High School Equivalency, Adult Career and Technical Education, Workforce Development, Vocational Education, and Community Education programs. As part of this update, Adult Education Policies, including this policy 8.10, and other policies 8.11, 8.081, 8.091, and 8.102 will be repealed and incorporated into Policy 8.09.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Policy 8.09 is being revised to consolidate all Adult Education-related policies into a single comprehensive master policy, including this Policy 8.10. This revision will streamline governance and provide a unified framework for Adult General Education, High School Equivalency, Adult Career and Technical Education, Workforce Development, Vocational Education, and Community Education programs.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Fla. Stat. § 1001.41, FS
LAWS IMPLEMENTED: Fla. Stat.§ 1006.28, FS
CONTACT: Fred Barch, Director, Adult and Community Education (fred.barch@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Vocational Entry-Level Examinations
RULE NUMBER: Policy 8.102
SUMMARY: Policy 8.09 is being revised to consolidate all Adult Education-related policies into a single comprehensive master policy, including this Policy 8.102. This revision will streamline governance and provide a unified framework for Adult General Education, High School Equivalency, Adult Career and Technical Education, Workforce Development, Vocational Education, and Community Education programs. As part of this update, Adult Education Policies, including this policy 8.102, and other policies 8.11, 8.081, 8.091, and 8.10 will be repealed and incorporated into Policy 8.09.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Policy 8.09 is being revised to consolidate all Adult Education-related policies into a single comprehensive master policy, including this Policy 8.102. This revision will streamline governance and provide a unified framework for Adult General Education, High School Equivalency, Adult Career and Technical Education, Workforce Development, Vocational Education, and Community Education programs.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Fla. Stat. § 1001.42, FS
LAWS IMPLEMENTED: Fla. Stat.§ 1000.21, 1002.01, 1003.01, 1004.02, 1005.02, 1009.01, 1010.11, 27 1012.01,
1013.01;1004.911000.21, 1002.01, 1003.01, 1004.02, 1005.02, 1009.01, 1010.11, 27 1012.01, 1013.01;1004.91
CONTACT: Fred Barch, Director, Adult and Community Education (fred.barch@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Community Schools
RULE NUMBER: Policy 8.11
SUMMARY: Policy 8.09 is being revised to consolidate all Adult Education-related policies into a single comprehensive master policy, including this Policy 8.11. This revision will streamline governance and provide a unified framework for Adult General Education, High School Equivalency, Adult Career and Technical Education, Workforce Development, Vocational Education, and Community Education programs. As part of this update, Adult Education Policies, including this policy 8.11, and other policies 8.10, 8.081, 8.091, and 8.102 will be repealed and incorporated into Policy 8.09.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Policy 8.09 is being revised to consolidate all Adult Education-related policies into a single comprehensive master policy, including this Policy 8.11. This revision will streamline governance and provide a unified framework for Adult General Education, High School Equivalency, Adult Career and Technical Education, Workforce Development, Vocational Education, and Community Education programs.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Fla. Stat.§ Fla. Stat. § 1003.64, FS
LAWS IMPLEMENTED: Fla. Stat.§ 1003.64, FS
CONTACT: Fred Barch, Director, Adult and Community Education (fred.barch@palmbeachschools.org)
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COST: The Agency has determined that a SERC is not required and has not prepared a SERC. The Agency has determined that based on information, including that contained in the proposed rule and the Board report, the rule is not expected to require legislative ratification. Any person who wishes to provide the District with information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or to provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative, must do so in writing to the Board Clerk within 21 days of the publication of this Notice. THE TEXT of the proposed rule adoption may be obtained without cost from the School District’s web site at https://palmbeachschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/
SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Michael J. Burke, Superintendent of Schools.
RULE DEVELOPMENT NOTICE WAS PUBLISHED: March 27, 2026 on the District’s Legal Notices Webpage
PUBLIC HEARING: IF REQUESTED, A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD DURING THE SPECIAL MEETING OF MAY 27, 2026. This Special Meeting will follow other Board meetings including a workshop and they are estimated to begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Boardroom at 3300 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida. Persons requesting such a hearing must do so in writing by May 20, 2026, to the Board Clerk, at the same address. The proposal for adoption of the Policies is anticipated to be considered at the Special Meeting on May 27, 2026, in the Board Room.
AGENDA: An agenda will be available by May 21, 2026 on the District’s web site at: https://palmbeachschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/
Pursuant to the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this hearing is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours in advance by contacting Toni Sinclair, Board Clerk at 561-434-8136. A person may submit written comments (12 copies) about the proposed action to the Clerk no later than the time of the public hearing. This hearing is open to the public and public comment is accepted on this matter. Please contact the Clerk at the number provided prior to noon the day of the meeting, or by submitting a blue card to the Clerk prior to start of meeting.