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The proposal, presented by ESE staff led by Hillary DeLuca, would add a blended prekindergarten program at every elementary and K–8 campus, emphasize general-education homeroom placements with pull-out services (40–79 percent of the day) for some students, and create consolidated separate-class hubs and updated ‘‘access’’ classroom categories (independent, supported, participatory). DeLuca said the work began with a board advisory committee in March 2023 and was shaped by an external audit and Department of Education data the district reviewed.

District officials said the goal is to reduce the percentage of students in self-contained settings and expand inclusion. \"This work started in March of 2023,\" DeLuca said, and staff have been meeting with school teams and principals to identify barriers and training needs. The presentation described steps to monitor placement changes, train staff during PLC time, allocate speech-language support in some classrooms, and coordinate transitions when students change campuses.

Parents, teachers and union representatives attending the meeting voiced widespread concern about safety, staffing, certification, special-education paperwork and communication. Julie (president, Osceola County Education Association) told the board, \"I will tell you that I've spent a very sleepless night\" responding to constituent concerns. Several parents described individual safety or academic worries: Rafaela Bernard said her fifth-grade son asked, \"Why am I a fifth grader going in the classroom with him?\" when placed with younger students, and Michelle McKean said, \"My child does not belong in a self contained class or in a regular educational classroom,\" describing how her family advocates for what they say their child needs.

Speakers at the meeting pressed the district for clear timelines, guarantees about class-size ratios, detail on certification and liability protections for teachers, and assurances that initial IEP determinations would not be overridden without full team review. Union and classroom teachers asked how the district would staff rooms with multiple students who require 1:1 support or intensive behavioral intervention and warned that inadequate staffing or training could increase risk to students and staff.

ESE staff described specific service-model changes: blended pre-K at each elementary/K–8 campus; developmental K–2 separate-class programs for students progressing toward access-point instruction; behavior-support classrooms instructed to general-education standards with active behavior intervention and crisis plans; three tiers of access-point classrooms (independent, supported, participatory) with different curriculum modifications and supports; and transition programs on and off campus (including Project SEARCH) to build employment and independent living skills.

The presentation included one quantitative snapshot the district shared with principals: at the time of the review the district ranked roughly 70th out of 80 comparable districts in the percentage of students placed in separate-class settings, a figure district staff cited as motivation for expanding inclusion. The presentation said staff have provided monthly updates to building administration and that teams will visit each school to review staffing, equipment and master schedule changes.

No formal policy change or vote occurred at Thursday's meeting. Board members and staff said they would continue committee work and community meetings; staff described next steps as communication with families, monitoring equipment and scheduling adjustments, and supporting transitions for any students who change campuses. Several parents asked that any implementation be delayed until parents and classroom teachers have had more opportunity to review and respond to detailed placement and staffing plans.

The meeting record shows the ESE presentation was informational; the board did not approve a districtwide change at this session. District staff and board members posted contact information and encouraged continued dialogue; several speakers said they will return to future board meetings to press for more specific assurances about safety, staffing and IEP protections.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 11th, 2025 School Board Meeting Osceola School District","oneSentenceSummary","The Osceola County School Board on Thursday heard a detailed presentation from the district’s Exceptional Student Education department about proposed changes for the 2025–26 school year intended to increase inclusive opportunities and reorganize some separate-class services into community-based \"hubs.\"","taxTitle","Osceola, School Districts, Florida","taxId",14353,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6286004,"Board proclaims Arts Education Month, honors staff and athletes; appoints safety and math coordinators",3027,42000,3069000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2565765-3d09ac1a22dc346729adc2b75b2231a3&start=42&end=3069","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2565765-3d09ac1a22dc346729adc2b75b2231a3/thumbnail_42000.jpg","/articles/6286004/Florida/Board-proclaims-Arts-Education-Month-honors-staff-and-athletes-appoints-safety-and-math-coordinators","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6286004-15205988adebb788e1097866cebdf766/orig.mp4?Expires=1770944916&Signature=UjrS4qd59rcYcwjguMOtbBMceByNTM-2LGRXaLSz5mTer5OlJDj1YjnH-pU7bP1g~-K9pjKZOrpWa5QnIapG4NSzEvpId4pW2fV4e3vF23o~BGbx2H8P-OwIGZ~84kjs2pIe9L3FSAOlHa~LL3ZWqlMB7DM-okriivaLNQ4P4tLBx-kQpYzrSvlhGgR6rLRBAsf4EImJ2Cd7rqd2TlyWRa9oFWZuH-aMQEvADR2jcA7vdxIXqYA~EDzPuydoyK1FKQgZunomTKHKPm43mB9GwVT2VS4gSYj5BARGw4TNawk-LJ7tPR--wVjeh4CSCU2EaTqvMpNR2eK-1sbxewEeRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Osceola County School Board opened its meeting with several recognitions and two personnel introductions and appointments.

The board proclaimed March 2025 as Arts Education Month to highlight school-based arts education and invited the public to view student artwork displayed in the building. Ryan Adams, district coordinator of athletics, introduced multiple winter-season teams and coaches and noted academic and athletic achievements across the district.

The board presented Romero Hernandez, lead plant manager/custodial lead at Tohopekaliga High School, with recognition as the district’s honoree after a nationwide voting process; district speakers described Hernandez as leading a team of custodians and praised his dedication to school cleanliness and student support.

The board also introduced and took a public introduction from Tion Downey, the district’s newly approved coordinator of safety, security and emergency management. Downey said, \"My commitment is to ensure the safety and security of the environment where our children and students can learn and grow without fear,\" and thanked board members and staff for the appointment.

The board announced the appointment of Dr. Hope Strange as the new K–12 mathematics coordinator for curriculum. Dr. Strange said she was \"deeply humbled and excited to lead the K–12 mathematics team\" and thanked district mentors and colleagues.

These personnel items were presented as introductions and appointments; the board acknowledged the honorees and administrators and then proceeded to other business.","The Osceola County School Board proclaimed March 2025 as Arts Education Month, recognized a district custodian and winter athletic teams, and approved two administrative appointments: coordinator of safety and security and K–12 math coordinator.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6286010,"Board names new Kissimmee-area campus Cross Prairie K–8",103,3697000,3800000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2565765-3d09ac1a22dc346729adc2b75b2231a3&start=3697&end=3800","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2565765-3d09ac1a22dc346729adc2b75b2231a3/thumbnail_3697000.jpg","/articles/6286010/Florida/Board-names-new-Kissimmee-area-campus-Cross-Prairie-K8","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6286010-fedaa5513d621adfca840a740ff880aa/orig.mp4?Expires=1770944916&Signature=B2rxGiNVpRcfkQZ1~Sj-mjQk1rtgd~cJT1NjGJhLIJTSVk6OcJHdkqiJHQsrtisinypNUQZh2VuvsYVHnOnY~ecpZSBSbgQ4ToGvYkhignhD4kiD-1PjVseCwdIKpe2MXwefLVcVf3wdgfraWQ8SEIc6QW-gGbMIbRPkd2-1L7zciye3tliMLuZf6VO6KqccgofVEslTGkfy8P-hyO9pJwSS2Py~~sq6Q2eWzN8qSFN6e7CDtNt~3c8BgPUxynlx-bQH6bve-60ujLKPMakN9-aW409agb0it~-~9lbPOn9qpuSB3QPozcMWQd6YPQMiA7dnWh-OHRAFgArZjo3GcQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Osceola County School Board approved the naming of a new Kissimmee-area campus as Cross Prairie K–8, the board heard Thursday.

Renee Burns Leech, a member of the naming committee, told the board the committee considered state statutes and recent district naming conventions, community survey results and the school’s location on Cross Prairie Parkway when selecting options. \"We wanted a name that captured the natural beauty of the area of the school,\" Burns Leech said, and the committee recommended Cross Prairie K–8 to reflect the site and to signal the K–8 model to families.

A board member moved and another seconded the recommendation; the motion carried on a vote called at the meeting. Officials said the K–8 designation was chosen to help parents identify schools structured as combined elementary and middle programs.

The board did not discuss additional conditions for the name on the record; any further administrative steps (signage, school identity and related communications) will be handled by the district’s school-naming and communications staff.","A school-naming committee recommended Cross Prairie K–8 for the new campus on Cross Prairie Parkway. The board approved the recommendation during the meeting.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6286014,"School board approves resolution to acquire P.M. Wells Charter School property",25,3525000,3550000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2565765-3d09ac1a22dc346729adc2b75b2231a3&start=3525&end=3550","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2565765-3d09ac1a22dc346729adc2b75b2231a3/thumbnail_3525000.jpg","/articles/6286014/Florida/School-board-approves-resolution-to-acquire-PM-Wells-Charter-School-property","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6286014-5040e5c2b25f15b4304e96316d5ceee1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770944916&Signature=BujjbuaJ3e-xLiZrOcIRuFFr1FZZcZ86A5aXzXC2E9fQneJppZ-C--H7WYn15txsAwEZVRIOk1Pr7EiGs2yEy1w0Yqv84k5pN-hE6lfYAyLKJX6VBxNnqb2bvHilzhTLo77N1oNP7uiz6fv3OSqUscdsPa71UdAHMZnzoOUFkqY069uQGNCdoXUeibd0-Mkd4o21kQZciCZhm2EVbgPMK56N0uPcZeLscGcgA3IO0~IJje25PXXUNib9mptvIrdbEq-aRBgx1iTAY5MYjHyuIgeRtRM1llwcYPnf3yO7kJJYNWicQ2dV81PoeDfSrqp0qZd2-6a6UkgQ0i4Vfs8tiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Osceola County School Board voted to approve a resolution authorizing the acquisition of P.M. Wells Charter School, including the school’s personal property and the real property on which it sits, staff said.

Staff presented the resolution, which staff described as contingent on charter terms and excluding easements and debt encumbrances. A board member moved the resolution and another seconded; the board chair called for the vote and the motion passed. The staff presentation said the acquisition is contingent on the charter and excludes existing easements and debts.

The meeting record does not include a numerical roll-call count in the aloud proceedings captured in the transcript. The clerk’s minutes should be consulted for the official vote tally and any recorded dissenting votes or abstentions.","The Osceola County School Board approved a resolution authorizing acquisition of P.M. Wells Charter School property and personal property, contingent on charter terms and excluding easements and debt encumbrances.","actionData","errors"]

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Osceola school district outlines plan to increase inclusion; parents and teachers raise safety and staffing concerns

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Board names new Kissimmee-area campus Cross Prairie K–8

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