Public Meeting Announcement: Notice of Rule Development: 7/15/2026

RULE TITLE:  Rules of Procedure

RULE NUMBER:  Policy 4.101

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED:  The proposed revised policy will streamline the processing of hearing requests by delegating legal reviews of petitions and motions to the General Counsel and include a purpose statement for consistency and clarity.

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To streamline the process of hearing requests.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:  Fla. Stat. § 120.81(1)a

LAWS IMPLEMENTED: Fla. Stat. § 120.54(5)(a)

CONTACT:  Helen Torres, Senior Attorney (helen.torres@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 Regular School Board Meeting (which includes Policies) on July 15, 2026. The Regular Meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at 3300 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida. 

AGENDA:  An agenda will be available by July 2, 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 the day of the meeting, or by submitting a blue card to the Clerk at the meeting prior to start of meeting.