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- FL
- Palm Beach County
- 1/15/25
- 01/15/2025
- 118 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Palm Beach County School Board meeting, discussions revolved around student expulsions, budgetary challenges amid legislative constraints, and strategic planning for new educational initiatives. The board addressed the complexities of handling student disciplinary actions, debated the implications of early school start times, and explored the allocation of resources in response to enrollment changes.
- FL
- Palm Beach County
- 12/18/24
- 01/09/2025
- 150 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Palm Beach County School Board meeting, a discussion centered around the board’s decision to join a multi-district litigation concerning insulin pricing, which could potentially recover substantial funds for the district. The litigation, aimed at challenging alleged price inflation by insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers, represents one of the more pressing financial and ethical issues addressed during the session. Other topics included the renaming of an alternative school to The Rise Academy, updates on mental health services for young students, and policy discussions related to student discipline and safety.
- FL
- Palm Beach County
- 12/18/24
- 12/18/2024
- 177 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Palm Beach County School Board meeting was marked by a discussion on student safety, focusing on the potential installation of metal detectors in middle and elementary schools. The board also addressed issues such as disciplinary policies affecting minority students, ongoing litigation over insulin pricing, and community engagement initiatives.
- FL
- Palm Beach County
- 12/12/24
- 12/12/2024
- 97 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the latest Palm Beach County School Board meeting, members focused on the achievements of the Seminole Ridge High School’s construction program and the decision to delay policy revisions pending an external audit.
- FL
- Palm Beach County
- 12/9/24
- 12/10/2024
- 149 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Palm Beach County School Board meeting delved into several issues, most notably a tense negotiation over proposed changes to healthcare contributions for district employees. The discussions, which included representatives from the Coalition of Teachers Associations (CTA) and dissent from the Florida Public Service Union (FPSU), highlighted significant disagreements on how to manage healthcare costs over the next three years. Additional topics included a transition in leadership, student performance data, and a call for improved representation in educational materials.
