Public Meeting Announcement: Notice of Rule Development: 10/7/26
RULE TITLE: Student Activities in the Schools
RULE NUMBER: Policy 2.121
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Interscholastic or Intrascholastic Extracurricular Activities
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Proposed revisions are required to ensure alignment with State Legislative
changes, State Board of Education Rules, District policies, and current practice.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Fla. Stat. 1001.42; 1001.43
LAWS IMPLEMENTED: Fla. Stat. §§ 1006.14, 1006.15; 20 U.S.C. §§ 4071-4074, Federal Equal Access Act
CONTACT: Maria Bishop, Chief Academic Officer (maria.bishop@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Social Media
RULE NUMBER: Policy 2.503
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The proposed revised policy addresses changes to social media platforms and modernized usage, and aligns with current state statutes.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This Policy provides direction and guidance for the appropriate use of social media by employees and students of the School District of Palm Beach County to further the educational goals of the District and maintain requirements for student privacy and the reputation of the District, while adhering to professional standards for communication. The Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee shall have the authority to implement this policy, including establishing and modifying guidelines and procedures. Policy 3.29 Acceptable Use of Technology by Employees Section 3i(i) - “Creation by an employee of any District or school blogs and/or social networking sites or accounts must comply with School Board Policy 2.503 Social Media Policy.” This reference could be revised to reflect updated language and definitions of social media platforms, authorized social media accounts, and authorized staff from revised Policy 2.503.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Fla. Stat. §§ 120.81(1)(a); 1001.32(2); 1001.41(2); 1001.42(29); 1001.43(1)
LAWS IMPLEMENTED: Fla. Stat. §§ 1001.32(2); 1001.43(3); 1001.42(8); 1003.02; 1003.42; 17 U.S.C. § 512; 18 U.S.C. § 2701
CONTACT: Amy Johnston, Director, Communications (amy.johnston@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Fraternities and Sororities
RULE NUMBER: Policy 5.22
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Proposed repeal of Policy 5.22
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Information regarding Fraternities and Sororities is included in Policy 2.121,
Student Activities in Schools, reflecting the proposed repeal of Policy 5.22.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Fla. Stat. 1006.14, FS
LAWS IMPLEMENTED: Fla. Stat. 1006.14, FS
CONTACT: Maria Bishop, Chief Academic Officer (maria.bishop@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Safety Patrol
RULE NUMBER: Policy 5.31
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Proposed repeal of Policy 5.31
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Provisions for Safety Patrol Clubs is included in Policy 2.121, Student Activities in
Schools, reflecting the proposed repeal of Policy 5.31.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Fla. Stat. 1001.41(28), 1001.43, FS
LAWS IMPLEMENTED: Fla. Stat. 1001.41, 1001.42(28), 1001.43, FS
CONTACT: Maria Bishop, Chief Academic Officer (maria.bishop@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Zero Tolerance Policy
RULE NUMBER: Policy 5.1814
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Student discipline for zero tolerance offenses.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To define acts that pose a threat to school safety, establish procedures for student expulsion, and provide an opportunity for review of disciplinary action.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Fla. Stat. §§ 120.81 (1) (a); 1001.32 (2); 1006.08; 1006.13
LAWS IMPLEMENTED: Fla. Stat. §§ 18 U.S.C. §930 (g) (2); §§ 120.569; 120.57; 1002.20 (4) (b); 1003.01, 1003.31; 1006.07; 1006.08; 1006.13; 784.081; Fla. Stat.; 34 C.F.R. §300.530; SBER 6A-1.0017
CONTACT: Keith Oswald, Chief of Student Health & Wellness (keith.oswald@palmbeachschools.org)
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT of the proposed rule development may be obtained without cost from the School District’s website at https://palmbeachschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: Development of the proposed rule is anticipated to be considered at the Special School Board Meeting (which includes Policies) on October 7, 2026. The meeting will follow other meetings that are anticipated to begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Board Room at 3300 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida.
AGENDA: An agenda will be available by October 1, 2026, on the District’s website at https://palmbeachschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans 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 on the day of the meeting, or by submitting a blue card to the Clerk at the meeting prior to the start of the meeting.