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District leaders praise schools, note Crestwood honor and a 96% graduation rate; minutes approved
Summary
District representatives announced Crestwood’s FY‑26 'exceeding expectations' recognition and reported a 96% graduation rate at Royal Palm Beach High School; the advisory board approved the Dec. 8, 2025 minutes and adjourned after announcing scholarship and literacy volunteer opportunities.
District staff briefed the Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board on Feb. 9 about district recognitions, graduation data and legislative priorities, and the board completed routine meeting business.
A Central Region representative congratulated Crestwood (middle) on receiving the FY‑26 'exceeding expectations' recognition and said the award includes state recognition, a plaque and a conference trip for the principal and one team member; the district clarified that the recognition does not carry additional state funding. The same report noted Cypress Trails had previously received a related recognition.
The district also told the board that Royal Palm Beach High School graduated 96 percent of its students last year, a figure the presenter called a significant achievement. The report highlighted career‑education supports at the high school (a $1,750 donation toward HVAC training) and DECA competition results.
School board member Miss Andrews (school board member) praised Cypress Trails’ results, described recent lobbying and the district’s legislative priorities, and urged continued community support for the local referendum that helps supplement state funding for teacher salaries, security, arts and related programs.
Votes at a glance: The board moved and seconded approval of the Education Advisory Board minutes for Dec. 8, 2025; the chair announced, 'Motion passes.' Later the chair moved to adjourn; that motion was seconded and the chair announced 'Motion passes.' The transcript does not include a roll‑call vote tally for either motion.
Other business: The board reminded residents that scholarship applications for village college‑bound seniors are due Feb. 20 at 5 p.m.; Chair noted Councilman Richard Valentis’s $1,000 donation expanded the number of scholarships to 11. The board also invited members to volunteer for the Literacy Coalition’s 'Read for the Record' on Feb. 26.
Quote: A Central Region representative said, "Royal Palm Beach High School graduated 96 percent of their students last year," underscoring the district's recent results.
Next step: The advisory board scheduled its next meeting for Monday, March 9, 2026, with Principal Crystal Amato presenting for H.L. Johnson Elementary.
