School Board of Orange County, Florida Packet Summary — 08/13/2026
Meeting Overview
The packet agenda lists a meeting of the School Board of Orange County, Florida with the following scheduled items: Call to Order, Roll Call, Superintendent's Comments, a topic discussion, and Adjournment.
The agenda identifies the main topic as an information and discussion item: Policy JIC — Code of Student Conduct.
Key Item on the Agenda
Policy JIC — Code of Student Conduct
The packet includes Policy JIC, titled "Code of Student Conduct," as an agenda topic for information and discussion. The policy establishes the framework for the Orange County Public Schools Code of Student Conduct for elementary and secondary schools.
The policy states that the Code of Student Conduct and any revisions shall be approved and adopted by the Board. It describes requirements for the Code, including addressing disciplinary procedures and student rights, distribution to school personnel and families, and filing with the Superintendent’s office.
Policy Background
Student Expectations and School Responsibilities
The packet describes the Code of Student Conduct as applying to OCPS students in Kindergarten through Grade 12, including students participating in high school, technical center, dual-enrollment, and community school programs for high school credit.
The Code applies in settings including Board property, school transportation provided at public expense, school-sponsored activities, OCPS devices and networks, and certain off-campus conduct when it affects OCPS or OCPS students.
Annual Review and Communication
Policy JIC states that the Code of Student Conduct will be reviewed and adopted annually. The policy also states that the Code will be discussed with students, school advisory committees, and parent/teacher associations at the beginning of each school year and quarterly thereafter.
Topics Covered in the Code of Student Conduct
Discipline and Student Rights
The packet materials describe disciplinary procedures, student rights, and response levels for student misconduct. The Code organizes offenses and responses into four levels, with responses becoming progressively more serious as offense levels increase.
The materials also describe student participation rights during disciplinary investigations and procedures for reviewing evidence related to proposed disciplinary consequences.
Safety, Reporting, and Threat Management
The policy materials address school safety requirements, including reporting certain incidents through the School Environmental Safety Incident Reporting (SESIR) process and consulting with school resource officers or law enforcement when required.
The Code also describes threat management responsibilities and procedures for addressing conduct that may pose a threat to school safety.
Electronic Devices and Digital Conduct
The packet includes provisions addressing personally owned electronic devices and OCPS-issued devices. The materials define prohibited uses, permitted educational uses, and circumstances involving device searches or disciplinary action.
The Code also addresses electronic misconduct, including cyberbullying and inappropriate digital content.
Hazing, Trafficking, and Weapons Policies
The policy materials include sections addressing hazing, trafficking, firearms, weapons, and destructive devices. These sections describe prohibited conduct, reporting expectations, and related disciplinary or safety procedures.
What to Watch at the Meeting
The agenda identifies Policy JIC — Code of Student Conduct as an information and discussion topic. The packet materials provide background on the policy framework, student expectations, discipline procedures, safety requirements, and related provisions for the Board’s consideration.
