Public Meeting Announcement: Workshop for School Board Policies: 3/4/2026
RULE TITLE: Student Photo Identification Badge (ID Badge)
RULE NUMBER: Policy 5.0115
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The proposed revised policy includes language for clarification and more streamlined organization.
CONTACT: Allison Monbleau, Director, School Food Service (allison.monbleau@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Adult Education Program
RULE NUMBER: Policy 8.081
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Policy 8.081 is being consolidated with policies 8.091 (High School Equivalency Diploma), 8.10 (Technical or Vocational Education), 8.102 (Vocational Entry Level Examination) and 8.11 (Community Schools) into one comprehensive Policy 8.09 (Adult General Education Program) which addresses eligibility, tuition, and fees for workforce development programs (Adult General Education, Post-Secondary Career Technical Education, Continuing Workforce Education, and Community Education).
CONTACT: Fred Barch, Director, Adult & Community Education (fred.barch@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Adult General Education Program, Post-Secondary Career Technical Education, Continuing Workforce Development, and Community Education
RULE NUMBER: Policy 8.09
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Policy 8.09 consolidates several previous policies (8.081, 8.091, 8.10, 8.102, and 8.11) into one comprehensive policy that covers eligibility, tuition, and fees for workforce development programs, including Adult General Education, Post-Secondary Career Technical Education, Continuing Workforce Education, and Community Education.
CONTACT: Fred Barch, Director, Adult & Community Education (fred.barch@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: High School Equivalency Diploma
RULE NUMBER: Policy 8.091
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Policy 8.091 is being consolidated with policies 8.081 (General Education Program), 8.10 (Technical or Vocational Education), 8.102 (Vocational Entry Level Examination) and 8.11 (Community Schools) into one comprehensive Policy 8.09 (Adult General Education Program) which addresses eligibility, tuition, and fees for workforce development programs (Adult General Education, Post-Secondary Career Technical Education, Continuing Workforce Education, and Community Education).
CONTACT: Fred Barch, Director, Adult & Community Education (fred.barch@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Technical or Vocational Education
RULE NUMBER: Policy 8.10
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Policy 8.10 is being consolidated with policies 8.081 (General Education Program), 8.091 (High School Equivalency Diploma), 8.102 (Vocational Entry Level Examination) and 8.11 (Community Schools) into one comprehensive Policy 8.09 (Adult General Education Program) which addresses eligibility, tuition, and fees for workforce development programs (Adult General Education, Post-Secondary Career Technical Education, Continuing Workforce Education, and Community Education).
CONTACT: Fred Barch, Director, Adult & Community Education (fred.barch@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Vocational Entry-Level Examinations
RULE NUMBER: Policy 8.102
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Policy 8.102 is being consolidated with policies 8.081 (General Education Program), 8.091 (High School Equivalency Diploma), 8.10 (Technical or Vocational Education) and 8.11 (Community Schools) into one comprehensive Policy 8.09 (Adult General Education Program) which addresses eligibility, tuition, and fees for workforce development programs (Adult General Education, Post-Secondary Career Technical Education, Continuing Workforce Education, and Community Education).
CONTACT: Fred Barch, Director, Adult & Community Education (fred.barch@palmbeachschools.org)
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RULE TITLE: Community Schools
RULE NUMBER: Policy 8.11
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Policy 8.11 is being consolidated with policies 8.081 (General Education Program), 8.091 (High School Equivalency Diploma), 8.10 (Technical or Vocational Education) and 8.102 (Vocational Entry Level Examination) into one comprehensive Policy 8.09 (Adult General Education Program) which addresses eligibility, tuition, and fees for workforce development programs (Adult General Education, Post-Secondary Career Technical Education, Continuing Workforce Education, and Community Education).
CONTACT: Fred Barch, Director, Adult & Community Education (fred.barch@palmbeachschools.org)
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: Development Workshop of the proposed rule is anticipated to be held on March 4, 2026. The Workshop will follow other Board meetings that are scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Boardroom at 3300 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida. AGENDA: An agenda will be available by February 26, 2026 on the District’s web site at https://palmbeachschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/. 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.