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School board adopts new strategic‑planning language as public debate over DEI and book vetting continues
Summary
The board approved revisions to Chapter 1 that set updated vision, mission and key priorities for 2025–2029. Dozens of public commenters urged protections for library funding, diversity, equity and inclusion language, and transparency on charter spending and policies.
The Duval County School Board on July 1 moved its district vision, mission and strategic‑planning language into a revised Chapter 1 of the board manual, adopting new "key priorities" for 2025–2029 that emphasize safety, academic growth, workforce recruitment and community partnerships.
Board members approved the package in a 7-0 vote after a public hearing that drew broad comment on topics ranging from library funding to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), charter spending and classroom book vetting.
Under the revisions, the district’s strategic plan components were restated to emphasize a multi‑year time horizon and to replace the previous "goals and guiding principles" format with a list of board‑approved key priorities.…
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