Palm Beach County School Board Discusses Veterans Day, Payroll Gaps, and Calendar Adjustments

Overview: The Palm Beach County School Board recently held an extensive meeting, focusing primarily on adjustments to the school calendar for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years, with discussions on the observance of Veterans Day, the complexities of payroll gaps, and various holiday considerations.

Palm Beach County School Board Meeting Tackles Education Programs and Community Concerns

Overview: In a recent Palm Beach County School Board meeting, members and the superintendent focused on a range of topics from the enhancement of educational programs to addressing community concerns. Notably, the board discussed the Go Teach program, summer internship initiatives, and the distribution of 25,000 backpacks to support student needs. Additionally, they heard from the public on various issues including school start times, the shortage of school counselors, transportation department challenges, and the recognition of LGBTQ History Month.

Hendry County School Board Addresses Discipline and Academic Concerns

Overview: In a recent Hendry County School Board meeting, discussions centered on student discipline data, academic performance concerns, and the allocation of funds for mental health services. The meeting opened with a moment of silence for Miss Beverly Thompson, a retired district employee, and proceeded to tackle a range of issues facing the school district.

Palm Beach School Board Advances Security and Transportation Projects

Overview: In a recent gathering, the Palm Beach County School Board addressed several topics, with a primary focus on enhancing school security and advancing transportation initiatives. The meeting emphasized the need for additional infrastructure to support the introduction of electric buses and the construction of a guard house at a high school, raising concerns about its necessity and functionality during peak hours.

Palm Beach County School Board Faces Healthcare Cost Shortfall

Overview: In a recent Palm Beach County School Board meeting, a focus was placed on the negotiation of healthcare costs between the district and employees for the upcoming years, with discussions revealing a projected funding deficit and the need for increased employee contributions. The district’s proposal for a 50/50 split in healthcare costs was met with a counterproposal from the Coalition.