Public Meeting Announcement: Notice of Rule Development: 9/10/25
RULE TITLE: School Board Meeting
RULE NUMBER: Policy 1.03
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Revisions to Policy 1.03 for compliance with Moms for Liberty - Brevard County, FL v. Brevard Public Schools, 118 F.4d 1324 (11th Cir. 2024) relating to public comment restrictions at School Board meetings as well as other changes to the procedures at the meeting.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The revisions will clean up the outline format, word choice, and tense. The purpose of this Policy is to provide for the efficient and orderly functioning of the business of the School Board and to protect the rights of participants. The effect will incorporate required compliance with the case of the above referenced Moms for Liberty – Brevard County, FL 2024 decision. Additional amendments relate to the requirements and process for Board discussion items and amend the special rule of order and deleted the time limit for a Board member to discuss a debatable motion.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Fla. Stat. §§ 120.81 (1) (a); 1001. 32 (2); 1001.372; 1001.41 (1) & (2), 1001.42; 1001.43(10)
LAWS IMPLEMENTED: Fla. Stat. §§119.07; 120.525; 120.54; 120.569, 120.57, 120.81(1), 286.011, 286.0114, 1001.32(2); 1001.371; 1001.372; 1001.42; 1001.43(6) & (10); 1001.51(2) & (3); 1001.42(1)(a) & (b); 1006.07(1)(a)
CONTACT: Shawntoyia Bernard, General Counsel (shawtoyia.bernard@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: School Board Member Constituents’ Service
RULE NUMBER: Policy 1.036
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: This policy describes the process for tracking, documenting, and responding to Board member constituents.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Update policy to current practice and available technological supports.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Fla. Stat. §§ 120.81 (1)(a); 1001.32 (2); 1001.41 (1) & (2); 1001.42 (29)
LAWS IMPLEMENTED: Fla. Stat. §§ 1001.32 (2); 1001.42 (17); 1001.43 (5) & (10)
CONTACT: Dr. Jolande Morgan, Chief of Staff (jolande.morgan@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Employment of Substitute Teachers, Teachers of Adult Education, and Non-Degreed Teachers of Career Programs
RULE NUMBER: Policy 3.85
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: This policy governs the employment of substitute teachers, teachers of adult education, and non-degreed teachers of career programs.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The policy update clarifies educational, licensure, and fingerprinting requirements, and ensures compliance with applicable Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rules. It also provides references to minimum qualifications and compensation information accessible via the District’s website.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Fla. Stat. §§ 1001.32(2); 1001.41; 1001.42; 120.81(1)(a)
LAWS IMPLEMENTED: Fla. Stat. §§ 1012.22; 1012.24; 1012.35; 1012.39; 1012.43
CONTACT: Timothy Kubrick, Chief of Human Resources (timothy.kubrick@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures
RULE NUMBER: Policy 5.725
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The School Board of Palm Beach County (Board) desires to ensure the School District’s compliance with Fla. Stat. § 1003.57(1)(a)4 and State Board of Education Rule 6A-6.03411(2), requiring once every three years, for the School District to submit to the Department of Education its proposed procedures for the provision of special instruction and related services for exceptional students.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Fla. Stat. §§ 120.81(1); 1001.32; 1001.41; 1001.42
LAWS IMPLEMENTED: Fla. Stat. §§ 1001.42(4)(l); 1003.57(1)(a)4; 1003.438; 1008.25
CONTACT: Kevin McCormick, Director, ESE (kevin.mccormick@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Promotion, Placement, Graduation – Student Progression Plans
RULE NUMBER: Policy 8.01
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Updates to comprehensive plans for student progression and proposed revisions include those required to be in compliance with recent legislation enacted on July 1, 2025.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Proposed revisions are required to ensure alignment with State legislative changes, State Board of Education Rules, and current practice.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Fla. Stat. §§ 120.81 (1)a; 1001.32 (2); 1001.41 (2); 1001.42 (26); 1001.43 (1)
LAWS IMPLEMENTED: Fla. Stat. §§ 1001.32 (2); 1001.42 (8), (10) & (12); 1001.43 (1), (3) & (5); 1006.22; FAC 6A-10.085
CONTACT: Maria Bishop, Chief Academic Officer (maria.bishop@palmbeachschools.org)
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT of the proposed rule development may be obtained without cost from the School District’s web site at http://www.boarddocs.com/fl/palmbeach/Board.nsf/Public.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: Development of the proposed rule is anticipated to be considered at the School Board Special Meeting (which includes Policies) on September 10, 2025. This Special Meeting will follow other Board meetings including a workshop and they are estimated to begin at 2 p.m. in the Boardroom at 3300 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida.
AGENDA: An agenda will be available by September 4, 2025 on the District’s web site at http://www.boarddocs.com/fl/palmbeach/Board.nsf/Public 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 at the meeting prior to start of meeting