School District of Volusia County Packet Summary — July 2026
Meeting Overview
The agenda includes a School Board meeting for the School District of Volusia County with items covering district announcements, recognitions, a public hearing on proposed millage rates and the recommended 2026-27 operating budget, consent agenda items, presentations, public participation, and board discussion items.
The packet identifies a public hearing scheduled for 5:30 p.m. regarding the proposed tentative district ad valorem property tax millage rates levy and the recommended tentative Volusia County Schools’ Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Key Items on the Agenda
Proposed 2026-27 Millage Rates and Operating Budget
The agenda includes a presentation of the proposed tentative district ad valorem property tax millage rates levy and the recommended tentative Volusia County Schools’ Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
The board is scheduled to consider:
- Resolution No. 2026-09, described as levying the tentative district ad valorem property tax millage rates for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
- Resolution No. 2026-10, described as adopting the tentative Volusia County Schools’ Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Federal Programs and Grants
The consent agenda includes grant applications for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B programs for K-12 and preschool services.
The packet includes IDEA Part B entitlement applications for the 2026-27 year, including:
- IDEA, Part B, Pre-K Entitlement 26-27.
- IDEA, Part B, K-12 Entitlement 26-27.
The K-12 entitlement application lists 2026-2027 funds allocated of $16,758,061.00, estimated roll forward of $1,726,739.92, and a total of $18,484,800.92. The Pre-K entitlement application lists 2026-2027 funds allocated of $406,764.00, estimated roll forward of $126,694.42, and a total of $533,458.42.
Major Financial Items
Financial Services Items
The consent agenda includes several financial services items, including:
- Budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 through March 31, 2026, and April 30, 2026.
- Capitalized Asset Retirement Report through June 30, 2026.
- Monthly financial statements through March 31 and April 30 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan
The packet includes a Mental Health Assistance Allocation (MHAA) Plan for 2026-2027.
The plan lists total MHAA plan funds of $6,091,995.26, including:
- $3,698,304.00 in MHAA provided through the 2026-2027 Florida Education Finance Program.
- $2,393,691.26 in unexpended MHAA rollover funds from previous fiscal years.
The packet identifies planned expenditures including school-based mental health services, licensed mental health providers, school psychologists, crisis response resources, professional learning, family supports, and assessment tools.
Operations, Contracts, and Facilities
The consent agenda includes procurement, contract, and facilities-related items.
Items scheduled for consideration include:
- Additional vendor agreements and contract amendments.
- New contracts for services and supplies, including technology equipment, software and services, educational supplies, furniture, and maintenance services.
- School Resource Officer agreement renewals for New Smyrna Beach High School and New Smyrna Beach Middle School.
- Facilities-related change orders, bid tabulations, construction documents, and completion certificates for projects at multiple schools.
The facilities section includes items related to projects at locations including Atlantic High School, Blue Lake Elementary School, Pathways Elementary School, Seabreeze High School, Friendship Elementary School, Indian River Elementary School, Deltona High School, and other district facilities.
Policy, Governance, and Administrative Items
Job Description Updates and Additions
The agenda includes job description additions and revisions.
The packet identifies proposed changes including:
- Updated qualifications and skills for the ERP Systems Administrator position.
- Updated qualifications and skills for the Director of Elementary Schools and Director of Secondary Schools positions.
- A new Director of Workforce Innovation position replacing Coordinator of CTE.
- Updated reporting structure for the Distance Instructor - Resource Teacher position.
- Updates to safety, security, and communications-related positions.
Personnel and Administrative Items
The consent agenda includes administrative appointments/transfers and personnel actions.
The packet also includes an out-of-field assignments document listing teachers and subject areas, including assignments in areas such as elementary education, ESOL, business, mathematics, science, ESE, and reading.
Student Services and Educational Programs
Free Meals Program
The packet includes information about the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2026-2027 school year.
The release states that Volusia County School District will continue operating CEP and that all school sites in the district qualify to operate the program. The program eliminates collection of family income applications for free and reduced-price meals and provides breakfast and lunch at no charge to students.
Mental Health and Student Support Programs
The MHAA plan includes planned expenditures for services and resources such as:
- Mental health providers and support staff.
- Crisis prevention and recovery training.
- Family therapy resources.
- Suicide prevention materials.
- Attendance and wellness resources.
- Digital assessment systems for student evaluation and progress monitoring.
Community and Public Participation
The agenda includes public participation opportunities, including:
- Public participation concerning items on the consent agenda.
- Public comment on matters related to education, with up to fifteen minutes provided.
- Public participation during other designated portions of the meeting.
The packet includes the district’s public participation policy, which outlines procedures for addressing the School Board during designated public comment periods.
Recognitions and Presentations
The agenda includes a recognition item for the State Outstanding Senior Volunteer of the Year.
A presentation is also scheduled for administrative appointment introductions.
What to Watch at the Meeting
The board is expected to review a range of proposed actions and informational items, including the tentative 2026-27 millage rates and operating budget, IDEA grant applications, financial updates, contract and facilities matters, student support programs, and administrative updates.
