Board approves CTE proclamation, confirms transportation director and accepts retirements
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Summary
On Feb. 10 the School District of Osceola County board unanimously approved a proclamation naming February 2026 Career and Technical Education Month, confirmed Orville Watson as director of transportation and approved three retirements; motions were moved and seconded and chair called the ayes.
The School District of Osceola County board approved several formal actions during the Feb. 10 meeting.
Career and Technical Education Month: After students from Celebration High School read a proclamation declaring February 2026 Career and Technical Education Month, Miss Castillo moved to adopt the proclamation and Miss Garcia seconded. The chair called for the ayes and the board approved the proclamation.
Appointment — Director of Transportation: The board considered an administrative appointment for Orville Watson as director of transportation. The appointment was moved by Miss Bronson and seconded by Miss Castillo; the motion passed and Orville Watson addressed the board, saying he was "committed to ensuring every child every day receive the best transportation services possible."
Retirements: The superintendent announced three retirements — Randy Wheeler (transportation), James Long (principal, Gateway High School) effective June 30, and Sandy Davenport (Harmony Community School principal). Miss Garcia moved to approve the listed retirements, Miss Bronson seconded, and the board carried the motion.
Consent agenda: The board approved the consent agenda as modified (motion by Miss Bronson; second by Miss Garcia). Item 11.06 had been pulled for comment by Miss Bronson but was included in the vote.
All motions reported in the transcript were approved by voice vote; the transcript records the board calling for 'Aye' and does not include roll-call tallies or individual recorded votes.