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Member Farrant said, \"I would like to, propose, something to add to an agenda item for the future board meeting, to add a directive where we would provide our sixth through twelfth grade students, during their human development classes, where they would be presented a video on human development, where it would, just show the development of a a baby, in the womb.\" (quote as spoken in the meeting transcript).

Superintendent Dr. Maria Vasquez characterized the request as a curriculum matter and said staff would \"review the standards, also see if that's something that's being, done in any other districts, and then we'll come back to the board with a response.\" No policy vote was taken; the request was referred to district staff for review and a future report to the board.

The discussion did not adopt curriculum changes; it initiated a staff review of academic standards and practices in other districts.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","OCPS | 2025-05-13 School Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A board member asked staff to consider adding a fetal-development video to sixth–twelfth grade human development classes; district staff will review standards and return with findings.","taxTitle","Orange, School Districts, Florida","taxId",14621,"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},6060957,"OCPS highlights district reading challenge results and literacy curriculum adoption; board praises 'science of reading' shift",751,6609000,7360000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287661-7129ada8b258700a18cf0801a78e153b&start=6609&end=7360","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287661-7129ada8b258700a18cf0801a78e153b/thumbnail_6609000.jpg","/articles/6060957/Florida/OCPS-highlights-district-reading-challenge-results-and-literacy-curriculum-adoption-board-praises-science-of-reading-shift","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6060957-72172e2d9f0cc83eb1c14c3efff0d884/orig.mp4?Expires=1770703773&Signature=Xa-5zqBGMgj1Xwd6ICeH8OXQfwiLK3FKo-h0HwiY7G16Q~xQiYT6bG~LxCCA0wBY6ZfMeAX5nXqRrleCb9xd4pZa5w7qtEucPf6WK-WUCXS1jMonHPM1-mcwbzouMQOHgD0NpZerlRyFaZqoDrZTTxwMBTAz5esdScWYfyg6zXzN1OccjgNt~1Tla-Ky5rYfqimHhHuFunM4c~UEC36t-vq9Rt~LhFFWZt~4f4oE3Iuu0B3vpR7C-XbKl7PUVW8QcGiCMLEURNnIq6grDU9gxgIDqm6qey4yzODoyatcvkSm9FHv-9JOeXH4nRALg7R17Z7oeWM1oMhBL339ngFVzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Orange County Public Schools Board heard a progress report on district literacy efforts Thursday, including a multi-week reading challenge and recently adopted curriculum tied to the district’s focus on phonics and the science of reading.

Superintendent Dr. Maria Vasquez announced results from the board-led reading challenge and recognized districts and board members for participation. She said the district set a goal and reached it within six weeks; the superintendent read district-level totals aloud during the meeting.

Board members followed with praise for the recently approved curriculum materials. Member Farrant said she met with curriculum staff and observed alignment with phonics and phonemic-awareness approaches, saying the materials “align beautifully with the science of reading.” Member Thanos and others described delivering project-impact letters to teachers and hearing staff describe the training and supports as very meaningful.

District leaders said professional development on the new instructional materials and budgeted training are underway and that some schools are already reporting improved classroom practice ahead of testing. Dr. Vasquez said district staff are hopeful that the literacy initiatives and board support will drive improved outcomes on upcoming assessments.

No formal budget appropriation or policy change was taken at the meeting; the discussion focused on program implementation, teacher supports and community engagement.","Superintendent Maria Vasquez reported district reading-challenge totals and applauded literacy gains; board members praised recently adopted curriculum and teacher supports tied to the science-of-reading approach.",{"_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},6060962,"Board discusses state budget uncertainty and directs staff to draft resolution on federal cuts",539,6483000,7022000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287661-7129ada8b258700a18cf0801a78e153b&start=6483&end=7022","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287661-7129ada8b258700a18cf0801a78e153b/thumbnail_6483000.jpg","/articles/6060962/Florida/Board-discusses-state-budget-uncertainty-and-directs-staff-to-draft-resolution-on-federal-cuts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6060962-1c16e258359c66cf6eb0e01af9900693/orig.mp4?Expires=1770703773&Signature=Hx8NJFX-yOzoIhh2~uJN0IRLrUD-2FwF-tIgM6-C6OI63g5uPbINfOyVfEkV62ci0ov6zaXsNYGq2cD86FkcYMK4Z6ryHqRw1YZsP-F7z1ZVc~sTnGxoO~c06N6EAM3Gza4b-vTCUQ2DbdPXHBOnGJyQAETJMw948i1Qwn-z5Bt0beYzS5yBxIiWVk9uBpZdiLtyVg10MbJAgx13vUB3b-5dpsQ5k~~bGzFEBIYcD5rtRBx-WGKAe3N-SgdzdDj8CQOOD2YrBEdMnMrWWQUED06ezMDJKkK5Ikt0DqTBfAoMFez2GaqCzvEvZzaG17EL~rc5w4ff0IG9TAvfBVww7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Orange County Public Schools Board spent a portion of its meeting discussing budget uncertainty at the state level and potential federal changes the board was warned could affect district funding.

Superintendent Dr. Maria Vasquez said the district does not yet have a state budget and noted concerns about proposed reductions to the base student allocation (BSA) and other statewide impacts. She said district departments have already taken a 2% reduction and staff are reviewing program efficiency and duplication.

Member Gallo asked the board to pursue federal advocacy after a webinar with the Council of Great City Schools (CASPA referenced) and to notify the congressional delegation about the local impact of potential federal cuts. In his remarks he said: \"What we're what we're hearing or what we're seeing is that many within our congregation do not understand the amount of money that we get in Medicaid dollars ... I would like to do a resolution to our congressional delegation, letting them know of the impacts that removing title $2 and the reduction in Medicaid will have on our district.\" (quote as spoken in meeting transcript).

The board gave consensus for staff and the superintendent to draft a resolution and share it with the board and the district’s congressional delegation. The request will produce a written resolution for the board and district communications; no formal board vote on a resolution took place at this meeting.

Board members and staff said they would continue preparing for multiple budget scenarios and bring a budget priorities work session to the board in the coming days.","Board members and the superintendent discussed state budget delays and potential program cuts; board gave consensus for staff to draft a resolution to the congressional delegation about federal proposals (mentioned as 'removing title $2' and Medicaid reductions).",{"_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},6060967,"Board names new site 'Luminary Elementary' after community voting; motion passes unanimously",211,3580000,3791000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287661-7129ada8b258700a18cf0801a78e153b&start=3580&end=3791","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287661-7129ada8b258700a18cf0801a78e153b/thumbnail_3580000.jpg","/articles/6060967/Florida/Board-names-new-site-Luminary-Elementary-after-community-voting-motion-passes-unanimously","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6060967-693bff1244bd1db0c2ca32581b492fbd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770703773&Signature=Nwsho9qwoAF5QqstatcqC0gcKH6RrVu~H7zXkHE74FMD1-ioUPWtcCYAQVlkBtz7GGnzxU4omcR2hfh9qm4OQNIQ1D0OH-QuMjf-4VudjV8DOSmjqV8SEKQW5dafbcWqWkA~CuJM96OqYmoR8xWgQpKrSUYbhGg50p8XE35D~8jVwPlYf8FAOJ6CCOcA9k2Oo8I9j2W-yhEc5nOO-ked~TceTywX-myM8r5Wf6pM9KXNErIKEsPxtuSriEJoUHPGiZoLI8qGE02iI6rYQB0wzGdPJBNvqZtCjaAdpcu9DusO2WWJUMGTdp3ErzXGXx372GCUZ6KcQAX4lMzyO8KegQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Orange County Public Schools Board voted unanimously Thursday to name the district’s new elementary school “Luminary Elementary,” following a community naming process and a board recommendation.

Superintendent Dr. Maria Vasquez introduced the naming process and asked Dr. Raheem Jones, executive leader over elementary schools, to present recommendations gathered from community stakeholders. Dr. Jones said three names emerged from stakeholder input and follow-up surveys: Luminary Academy, Luminary Elementary and Summerdale Elementary.

Board member Salamanca recommended Luminary Elementary as the community-preferred option. The board received a second from Member Farrant, and Chair Jacobs called the vote; the motion carried unanimously.

Laura Permenter, principal for site 130-E-SE-2, introduced the small start-up staffing team and noted the school will serve as a relief site for nearby Laureate Park Elementary while construction finishes. The board and staff discussed the color palette for the school (gray, navy and teal) during photos onstage.

The naming followed the district’s established community-engagement policy and the board’s naming procedure; no additional budget appropriation was made at the meeting. Implementation details including signage and official use of the new school name will follow standard facilities and communications processes.","The Orange County Public Schools board approved the name 'Luminary Elementary' for a new elementary school after community input and a board recommendation; the motion carried unanimously.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6060972,"Orange County school board honors students across chess, chess, STEM, culinary and esports competitions",4941,156000,5097000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287661-7129ada8b258700a18cf0801a78e153b&start=156&end=5097","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287661-7129ada8b258700a18cf0801a78e153b/thumbnail_156000.jpg","/articles/6060972/Florida/Orange-County-school-board-honors-students-across-chess-chess-STEM-culinary-and-esports-competitions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6060972-6bc7cfe5d3f0f4e15f50196160c83dc7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770703773&Signature=e~YXhjHwCa-arj0cUm-GKi~SVPy0wyZqezT~2mhhXrOt5VX-VpisjIe9EFWHK7aswAWb9tfL7s6mCj4vH7IZX1UKq94sHpnQ1B7arnJnaOd5jB29ehcwfPBooJeAsyuWCc15u~yJ-jc8uLsL7A7rZIQwzNzeoRLifMAZd09PB2V1OlmudOTgWLZotAJyMj4WwwWNfn2lOSdhM3Dfx6IDiknOj0J79krCLlx5SLmTyrl2RJ18i9cqsaP2ARIvPZXKc-B6boFjXMQS~Xisfy50czFr0Cj8SshccLEkgmX20YukIjIIatiLdO~FgCgWwc0wqjH6PQuomErSN5lbA-XJBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Orange County Public Schools Board recognized students, teams and staff Thursday for wins in district, state and national competitions spanning Battle of the Books, chess, math, aviation/STEM, culinary arts and esports.

The recognition portion opened with Chair Jacobs and Superintendent Dr. Maria Vasquez thanking winners across age groups and programs and inviting school staff and student teams to the dais.

The board highlighted Battle of the Books winners Sunrise Elementary (elementary), Discovery Middle (middle) and Apopka High School (high).

Nancy Golden, program specialist for curriculum and digital learning, introduced winners from the OCPS chess tournament, noting 733 students from 78 schools competed. Golden named individual winners including Logan Kazmierzak (K–2, John Young Elementary), Bodie Herman (grades 3–5, Audubon Park) and Ashish Jagan (middle school, South Creek Middle). She also introduced the team champions, including Avalon Elementary (K–2), Audubon Park (grades 3–5), South Creek (middle school) and Lake Nona High School (high school).

The board also recognized math Olympic winners: Stone Lakes Elementary’s team won the district event that drew 156 participating students.

Olympia High School’s Aero Magic Flyers team was recognized for winning the state governance award at the 2024 World Design Challenge for a remotely piloted vehicle designed to aid firefighters. Coach John Rollerson introduced students and described roles on the team, including avionics, CAD and systems work.

Wekiwa High School’s culinary magnet program and director Chef Bates were recognized for national and state wins, scholarships and industry connections. Bates introduced multiple student teams: the ProStart culinary team (banana-split competition and state placements); the NASA competition team (second place nationally/internationally in its category); a ProStart restaurant-management team (state championships and national competition); and an Ecolab team that designed a competition-winning food truck to debut at the National Restaurant Show in Chicago. The board noted the culinary program’s seniors had earned more than $679,000 in scholarships this year.

District athletics staff also presented competitive esports teams from Dr. Phillips, Innovation and Timber Creek high schools. Lonnie Flores, district senior administrator of athletics and wellness services, introduced players and coaches for Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. and Rocket League state championships and noted several students have received collegiate scholarships tied to esports participation.

The recognitions portion included brief remarks from board members praising students and coaches, and closed with photos and a short recess for team pictures.

The recognitions were ceremonial; no formal board policy or funding decisions were made during this segment.","The Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) board recognized dozens of students, teams and staff for state and national competition wins, scholarships and program milestones during a special recognition portion of the board meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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