School District of Palm Beach County, Florida Packet Summary — July 29, 2026
Meeting Overview
The School District of Palm Beach County, Florida scheduled a Workshop for Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The meeting was listed as a public workshop at the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center, Board Room.
The packet identifies two workshop items: a Chief of Student Health and Wellness Policy Workshop and a School Calendars Workshop for FY28 and FY29.
Key Items on the Agenda
Student Health and Wellness Policy Workshop
The packet states that the Board will be presented with recommended changes to Policies 5.60, 5.323, 5.1814, 5.1815, 5.1817, and 5.27. The item is associated with the Chief of Student Health and Wellness.
The proposed policy review covers several areas:
- Policy 5.60 — Eligibility for Participation in K-12 Extracurricular Activities.
- Policy 5.1815 — Threat Assessment and Management.
- Policy 5.1817 — Severe Incident Assignment.
- Policy 5.1814 — Zero Tolerance Policy.
- Policy 5.27 — Parental and Marital Status of Students.
- Policy 5.323 — Automated External Defibrillators.
Policy Updates Under Review
The packet presents proposed changes related to student participation in extracurricular and interscholastic athletic activities. The materials reference changes involving student eligibility, transfer students, athletic participation requirements, fees, fundraising, and documentation requirements.
The packet also describes proposed updates related to non-traditional student participation, including home education students, virtual school students, and other eligible students participating in athletic programs under specified requirements.
Threat Assessment and Management — Policy 5.1815
The packet describes proposed revisions intended to align district threat management procedures with the updated Florida Harm Prevention and Threat Management Manual and changes in legislation and rulemaking.
Topics included in the materials are:
- Definitions, roles, and key concepts related to threat management.
- Training requirements for staff, faculty, students, and community members.
- Parent consent and notification procedures.
- Threat management records and transfer requirements.
Severe Incident Assignment — Policy 5.1817
The packet includes proposed changes addressing severe incident assignments, including expanded policy language related to bullying and harassment in digital environments. The materials reference electronic communications, altered or AI-generated content, deepfakes, and synthetic media used to impersonate, intimidate, defame, or harass members of the school community.
Zero Tolerance Policy — Policy 5.1814
The packet presents proposed revisions intended to clarify zero tolerance offenses, reorganize policy information, and add definitions related to threats.
Parental and Marital Status of Students — Policy 5.27
The packet identifies proposed updates to align the policy with Policy 5.735, Parent’s Bill of Rights, applicable Title IX regulations, and mental health and academic support requirements. The materials also reference updates to policy language reflecting current services, programs, and operational practices.
Automated External Defibrillators — Policy 5.323
The packet describes proposed changes to the Automated External Defibrillators policy, including a revised policy title: “Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and Cardiac Emergency Response.” The materials reference updates to definitions, responsibilities, and requirements related to cardiac emergency response planning.
The proposed policy materials include a Plan for Urgent Life-Saving Emergencies (PULSE), coordination with emergency service providers, AED location registration, training, maintenance, and emergency response procedures.
School Calendars Workshop for FY28 and FY29
The packet includes a workshop item for School Calendars for FY28 and FY29. The agenda description states that the proposed calendars for the 2027–2028 and 2028–2029 school years are presented for Board review, discussion, and input following recommendations from the Calendar Committee and District leadership.
The packet notes that feedback received during the workshop will inform calendars presented for final Board approval.
Proposed Calendar Highlights
2027–2028 School Calendar
The packet presents a proposed 2027–2028 calendar with the following key dates:
- Teachers start: Tuesday, August 3, 2027.
- Students start: Tuesday, August 10, 2027.
- Students end: Friday, May 26, 2028.
- First semester: 84 days.
- Second semester: 95 days.
2028–2029 School Calendar
The packet presents a proposed 2028–2029 calendar with the following key dates:
- Teachers start: Thursday, August 3, 2028.
- Students start: Thursday, August 10, 2028.
- Students end: Thursday, May 31, 2029.
- First semester: 86 days.
- Second semester: 93 days.
What to Watch at the Meeting
The workshop materials focus on policy revisions and proposed calendar planning. The Board is scheduled to review recommended policy changes, including updates affecting student participation, school safety procedures, student support policies, and emergency response planning.
The Board is also expected to review proposed school calendars for the 2027–2028 and 2028–2029 school years and provide input that may inform future calendar approval materials.
Next Steps Listed in the Packet
The policy workshop materials include a projected policy timeline:
- Development: September 9, 2026.
- Adoption: November 4, 2026.
