Highland Beach Prepares for Engaging “Mingle and Jingle” Event with Focus on Environmental Education

Overview: The Highland Beach Natural Resources Preservation Board meeting on November 6, 2024, focused on planning the much-anticipated “Mingle and Jingle” event set for December 5, along with discussions on sea turtle nesting, dune restoration efforts, and recycling education. The board explored various strategies to enhance community engagement, promote environmental awareness, and address logistical challenges ahead of the event.

Palm Beach County School Board Discusses Inspector General Initiatives and Bids Farewell to Longtime Member

Overview: The recent Palm Beach County School Board meeting focused on enhancing the district’s auditing capabilities and celebrated the contributions of outgoing board member Frank A. Barbieri, Jr., Esq. The board also touched on various operational challenges, including office space constraints and ongoing construction projects.

Palm Beach County School Board Tackles Teacher Placement and Student Discipline Disparities

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Palm Beach County School Board focused on addressing disparities in student discipline, particularly among Black students, and explored initiatives to improve teacher placement for equitable education.

Palm Beach County School Board Meeting Bids Farewell to Three Long-Serving Members

Overview: The recent Palm Beach County School Board meeting was marked by emotional farewells to three departing members, with a combined 28 years of service. Among the wide array of issues discussed, these departures were notably notable, with tributes highlighting the members’ dedication to public education and their impact on the district.

Palm Beach County School Board Faces $42 Million Projected Shortfall in Healthcare Funding

Overview: The Palm Beach County School Board continues to grapple with rising healthcare costs, projected shortfalls, and the challenge of maintaining competitive benefits for employees amid financial constraints. During a recent board session, discussions were centered on the proposed increases in employee healthcare contributions, the complexities of the insurance fund’s financial sustainability, and strategies to address an anticipated $42 million shortfall by 2027.