Public Meeting Announcement: Workshop for School Board Policies: 12/10/25
RULE TITLE: Students with Life Threatening Health Conditions
RULE NUMBER: Policy 5.324
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: This policy establishes procedures to ensure the safety of students with life-threatening health conditions within the school setting. SB 1514 added a requirement that certain emergency action plans are effective and remain accessible while students are on campus, and that an adequate number of personnel receive training on handling anaphylaxis emergencies, including personnel for before and after school programming. The policy revisions are to reflect the changes in the legislation.
CONTACT: Keith Oswald, Chief of Student Health and Wellness (keith.oswald@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Eligibility for Participation in K-12 Extracurricular Activities
RULE NUMBER: Policy 5.60
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Guidelines for Participation in Extracurricular Activities and Interscholastic Athletic Activities.
CONTACT: Keith Oswald, Chief of Student Health and Wellness (keith.oswald@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Eligibility Requirements Including Physical Examination for High School and Middle School Interscholastic Athletics
RULE NUMBER: Policy 5.61
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Eligibility and Physical Examination requirements for student participation on high school or middle school interscholastic athletics.
CONTACT: Keith Oswald, Chief of Student Health and Wellness (keith.oswald@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Drug and Alcohol Testing of Student Athletes
RULE NUMBER: Policy 5.615
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Repeal policy related to a pilot program which no longer exists.
CONTACT: Keith Oswald, Chief of Student Health and Wellness (keith.oswald@palmbeachschools.org)
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: Development Workshop of the proposed rule is anticipated to be held on December 10, 2025. The Workshop will follow other Board meetings that are scheduled 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 December 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.