School board reviews broad package of policy changes including ECGs for athletes, AED protocols and volunteer screening

District staff reviewed a broad package of recommended rule‑development changes at a school board workshop on Nov. 12, asking the board to forward the policies for formal rule development rather than taking final votes.

"The policies that you have in front of you are being recommended for rule development," said Miss Nash, district staff member leading the presentation. The packet covered dozens of policies with revisions to align district rules to recent Florida law changes and administrative guidance.

Key changes highlighted by staff include adding "stolen valor" language across multiple ethics policies so that knowingly misrepresenting military service for material gain is an ethical violation for board members, administrators and support staff; updated background‑check and employment rules that require a clear and conspicuous link to the Agency for Health Care Administration clearinghouse on district job postings; and new training and…