Public Meeting Announcement: Workshop for School Board Policies: 2/4/2026
RULE TITLE: Breach of Personal Identification Information
RULE NUMBER: Policy 2.036
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The School Board regards security and confidentiality of personal data and information to be of utmost importance. This policy addresses the manner in which the District will respond to unauthorized access of data in electronic form containing personal information. This policy confirms the District’s obligation to follow the provisions in Fla. Stat. § 501.171 (Security of Confidential Personal Information) that apply to government entities.
CONTACT: Raymond Usler, Director, IT Security (raymond.usler@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Protected Health Information Privacy Policy in Compliance with HIPPA
RULE NUMBER: Policy 2.037
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Policy will be updated to reflect the District’s health plans’ compliance under HIPAA.
CONTACT: Nancy Bolton, Director, Risk & Benefits Management (nancy.bolton@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Safety Awareness and Safety Committees
RULE NUMBER: Policy 2.382
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Policy will be updated to reflect the current practices of the District’s Safety Committees.
CONTACT: Nancy Bolton, Director, Risk Benefits Management (nancy.bolton@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Definition “Retiree” for Purposes of the Health Plan
RULE NUMBER: Policy 3.79
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Policy will be updated to reflect retiree eligibility requirements for the District’s health plans.
CONTACT: Nancy Bolton, Director, Risk & Benefits Management (nancy.bolton@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Employee and Infectious Disease of HIV
RULE NUMBER: Policy 3.81
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Proposed repeal of Policy 3.81. It contains obsolete language and procedures that are addressed and superseded by current policy and oversight practices.
CONTACT: Nancy Bolton, Director, Risk & Benefits Management (nancy.bolton@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace
RULE NUMBER: Policy 3.96
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Policy will be updated to reflect current statutory references, policies and procedures relating to the District’s Drug Free Workplace program.
CONTACT: Nancy Bolton, Director, Risk & Benefits Management (nancy.bolton@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy for Employees Performing Safety Sensitive Functions and Holders of Commercial Drivers Licenses
RULE NUMBER: Policy 3.961
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Policy will be updated to reflect current statutory references, policies and procedures relating to the District’s Drug Free Workplace program for safety-sensitive employees and employees holding Commercial Drivers Licenses.
CONTACT: Nancy Bolton, Director, Risk & Benefits Management (nancy.bolton@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Insurance Advisory Committee
RULE NUMBER: Policy 6.25
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Proposed repeal of Policy 6.25. It contains obsolete language and procedures that are addressed and superseded by current policy and oversight practices.
CONTACT: Nancy Bolton, Director, Risk & Benefits Management (nancy.bolton@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Textbooks and Instructional Materials
RULE NUMBER: Policy 8.122
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The proposed revised policy includes an update to the language referencing the due date of annual reports to be submitted to the Florida Department of Education.
CONTACT: Dr. Eva Cwynar, Director of Secondary Education (eva.cwynar@palmbeachschools.org)
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: Development Workshop of the proposed rule is anticipated to be held on February 4, 2026. 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 January 29, 2026 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.