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Osceola County school board proclaims Denim Day, accepts $28,431.60 donation and appoints finance director
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At its April 21, 2026 meeting the School District of Osceola County board approved a Denim Day proclamation for April 29, accepted a $28,431.60 donation from Addition Financial Credit Union, appointed Angela Barner as director of finance, and approved retirements and routine agenda items.
The School District of Osceola County board on April 21 approved a proclamation designating April 29, 2026, as Denim Day and accepted a $28,431.60 donation from Addition Financial Credit Union for school programs, while also voting to appoint Angela Barner as the district's director of finance and accepting two administrative retirements.
The board unanimously approved the Denim Day proclamation — a national awareness campaign supporting survivors of sexual violence — after a motion by board member Castillo and a second by board member Garcia. The proclamation encourages district employees and students to wear jeans on April 29 to show support for survivors.
Addition Financial presented the donation tied to a district co‑branded debit program. "Today, we are proud to present a total donation of $28,431.60 from the 2025 debit card usage," said Stephanie Mizrahi, assistant manager for community engagement at Addition Financial Credit Union. The company said the program donates three cents per transaction and directs funds back to individual schools.
Dr. Shanoff announced the appointment of Angela Barner as director of finance and asked the board to take action on her appointment; the motion was moved and seconded and carried on a voice vote. The board also approved a revised retirement date for Shannon Mahoney, principal of Neptune Elementary, effective April 30, 2026, and accepted the retirement of Assistant Principal Rolando Casado effective June 30, 2026.
Board members also approved several routine agenda items, including out‑of‑state student field trips and travel cost updates, and confirmed three agenda modifications noted by Dr. Shanoff. The board selected board member Bronson as the district's representative to the Florida School Boards Association advocacy committee for the July 1–June 30 term.
Public comment included a teacher’s plea for continued improvements to employee insurance and sick‑bank language. Ruth Nelson, a teacher with nearly 30 years in the county, thanked officials for recent wording changes but urged further reform of insurance procedures and the sick‑bank rule that previously required five unpaid days before accessing benefits; she said she will meet with Dr. Shanoff to follow up. Dr. Shanoff acknowledged the concern and said administrative adjustments and a future rulemaking cycle will address outstanding issues.
No formal policy changes on recess or employee insurance were adopted at the meeting; board members said they would follow up where appropriate.
