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Board members and district leaders said the change is intended to keep students academically on track and restore campus-based disciplinary processes. “Ultimately, the goal here really is to get that student code of conduct … back in line and to make sure that the principals have the autonomy to run their school,” said Miss Wright (board member) during discussion. Doctor Rendell (superintendent) told the board he expects some students will receive more support at their home schools and highlighted that returning students will have access to all seven standard courses offered at a typical campus.

The vote followed public comment by Bernard Bridal, a community member who asked how the district will staff and resource schools that receive former ALC students. Bridal said he was “concerned about whether that’s gonna increase the dropout rate if they don’t have enough social support, they don’t have enough counselors.” Board members said the district has presented counts and plans to provide extra support where student loads increase.

Board members described the change as the next step in a multi-stage plan. Miss Wright and others said principals have been consulted and that the action opens several implementation tasks—staff transfers, a transfer window for employees and revised student-code processes—that must follow the vote. Doctor Rendell and other board members said the board’s vote authorizes the staff to begin the operational steps needed to implement the closure for the 2025-26 school year.

Votes at a glance

- H64 — Closing Alternative Learning Centers beginning 2025-26: Approved (roll call: Mister Thomas—aye; Miss Campbell—aye; Mister Trent—aye; Mister Susan—aye; Miss Scribe—aye).
- H61 — Refunding of district’s 2015C certificates of participation (release/substitution of Central Area adult/alternative education facility): Approved.
- H62 — Department and school-initiated agreements: Approved.
- H63 — Procurement solicitations: Approved.

What the board said and asked

Board members emphasized that the intent is to keep students connected to their campuses and to increase access to the full suite of courses and support services available at home schools. Several members urged principals to hold one-on-one conversations with staff to help manage the transition and to prioritize supports for schools that will receive higher numbers of returning students.

What remains to be decided

District staff must complete implementation tasks the board’s vote enables: finalize transfer processes for ALC staff, identify campus-level supports (counseling, social work, diversion program staffing), determine which students are eligible for diversion or online options, and finalize timelines tied to the transfer window that opens the Monday after spring break.

The board acknowledged community concern about resources and said additional operational details and follow-up reports will be presented to the board as staff executes the plan.

Ending

Board members and the superintendent said they expect additional steps and reports as the district moves from policy to implementation. The vote was unanimous; board members and staff said they will return to the board with implementation details and supports to ensure schools receiving returning students have counseling and instructional resources in place.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Meeting 3-11-25","oneSentenceSummary","The Brevard Public Schools Board on March 11 voted unanimously to close the district’s Alternative Learning Centers beginning with the 2025-26 school year, returning eligible students to their zoned campuses and offering diversion and online options for some students.","taxTitle","Brevard, School Districts, Florida","taxId",15572,"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},6285034,"Apollo Elementary staff honored after charter bus fire; principal says quick action saved students",118,1146000,1264000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2575989-77c86d6365fc71baec3e21d7e3b8db09&start=1146&end=1264","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2575989-77c86d6365fc71baec3e21d7e3b8db09/thumbnail_1146000.jpg","/articles/6285034/Florida/Apollo-Elementary-staff-honored-after-charter-bus-fire-principal-says-quick-action-saved-students","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285034-7b04b45cf24c9e6d3733ac8cd42b9dab/orig.mp4?Expires=1775736757&Signature=l4Nhp2EgP0HWoWjf7uk23lwcqsix27QcA7gSwARe0jf40b1KRhgY1bAwhdzZlCDjXDxFKG6vJDwCqGDZwNNNtmAQBc7z3mc3-5TAjuPRORv0NDKh16j7iJ96eJCZ5BkoIysGEu9U6U7u3D~kqvGAn65Poyv7YMBNGiCX-IfI~OX720CH01WrDs~VmrGLWu8GZTcLXgze4FKhoNJPvPH8wqBWLG5vVPBvM4yZnzOUqblRlIL4A4juzI-0OU5CCVBhJxaeRRjNRUfoAUActY5Sh4xrCP0M3gZlRduVT84vAI4EoAm0yc0d4GphepTTq3Kler2CTnYH0mLSka0NffwsqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Apollo Elementary School staff were recognized by the Brevard Public Schools Board on March 11 for their response to a charter bus fire Feb. 12 on Interstate 95 that involved returning fifth-grade students from a field trip.

“Thanks to the heroic actions of our dedicated staff … the situation was swiftly handled, ensuring that our student safety was our number one priority,” said Amy Delago, principal of Apollo Elementary, as she introduced staff members at the board meeting. Delago named Jada Pola, Kathy Marshall, Laura Powers, Sam Harper, Ms. Myers and Mr. S., and said Ms. Thompson and another fifth‑grade teacher could not attend the board meeting.

Delago told the board the bus “was engulfed in flames, the entire bus,” and praised staff calmness and training for the safe evacuation. “Their level headedness and commitment to students’ safety turned what this could have been a disaster into a very successful story,” she said.

Board members thanked the teachers and staff, and parents who supported the school. Several board members noted social media posts from parents praising the staff response.

Ending

The board took a moment for photographs and public appreciation; the board said it would ensure staff receive formal recognition and that the district would review any safety or logistical lessons learned from the incident.","Apollo Elementary staff were recognized at the March 11 Brevard school board meeting for evacuating fifth-graders from a chartered bus that caught fire on I‑95 on Feb. 12; principal Amy Delago named staff members credited with the rescue and described the incident as a narrowly avoided disaster.",{"_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},6285039,"Brevard board narrows broadcast of non‑agenda public comments; policy approved unanimously",433,3630000,4063000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2575989-77c86d6365fc71baec3e21d7e3b8db09&start=3630&end=4063","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2575989-77c86d6365fc71baec3e21d7e3b8db09/thumbnail_3630000.jpg","/articles/6285039/Florida/Brevard-board-narrows-broadcast-of-nonagenda-public-comments-policy-approved-unanimously","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285039-57ee607a8288f5f13005be6567bde056/orig.mp4?Expires=1775736757&Signature=GkmzhoiWBA~o79msWx0hYTZvASqJf63WA9gNOeiovXjaUDwl3ca1-lHIb4RAxDApl5L9DNZSuXVCoF5WD0ORXpj0R48~3OjsD-UxZpwaBnszGYOKck26amlAIJCCs7~UsoxNP8x6-9ijOdyqq5m4q40RKJXyQQFm-GnH6IXvUS4JA0q8ubR0kvoAIQzIjdhYkkrB5sFO3uSXoULHV3-C-eTTVZ8ykUtYsMpoX4ALxnJmNNOYn0sCK9~633rBbul8rKGDsQoHPxgg78vo6afifJYJiQNImXqeGSUqlpvUZppTrRQY3E~G2PfZwWSTyWl2lWKbOSKCl4owSL3tRK3wYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brevard Public Schools Board on March 11 approved a revision to policy G48 PO0169.1 that ends live broadcasting of non‑agenda public comments while preserving the opportunity for the public to speak during board meetings. The vote was unanimous.

Supporters said the change protects students and staff from airing potentially inappropriate or private information over public broadcast media and cited legal guidance. “What we have decided to not do is to allow, over our airwaves, things that we think would be inappropriate to air, which could be student names, staff names, racial slurs, things like that,” said Mister Thomas (board member) during the public hearing discussion. Board members said comments remain part of the public record and attendees can speak in person; the board also noted the workshop and meeting structure was changed so speakers would be heard by the board even if cameras are switched off.

Community members and public commenters urged the board to reconsider, saying moving non‑agenda comment off camera could discourage public participation and reduce transparency. Bernard Bridal, a community member who spoke at the public hearing, warned the board it might “lose a lot of valuable input” if non‑agenda comment is not aired.

The board discussed options for allowing more time for speakers and noted the policy permits speakers to address items during the public hearing portion of meetings. After discussion, the board approved the policy by roll-call vote. Board members said the change does not prevent the board from revising the policy in the future and that staff will continue to accept public input through scheduled meetings and other channels.

Ending

Board members said the change balances the board’s access to public input with a desire to avoid broadcasting content that could endanger student privacy or include abusive language; the policy revision will be enforced immediately and can be revisited if needed.","The Brevard Public Schools Board approved a revision to its public comment policy (G48 PO0169.1) that stops live broadcasting of non‑agenda public comments while keeping those comments on the record; supporters cited legal limits on airing certain speech, while critics warned the change could reduce public participation.","actionData","errors"]

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