Florida / School Districts / Osceola
The Osceola County School Board adopted a second reading of multiple rule revisions on Dec. 9, revising policy language across student conduct, employee requirements, transport, grants management and emergency procedures to align with recent Florida statutes and federal grant rules.
Florida / School Districts / Osceola
The board approved modified attendance boundaries for Reedy Creek and Sunrise elementary schools effective July 1, 2026; the districtwide rezoning committee had approved the plan Dec. 4. Staff presented student‑count projections and choice‑in/out estimates guiding the decision.
Florida / School Districts / Osceola
At the Dec. 9 meeting, parent Ravi Khatri told the board that recent ESE changes harmed his nonverbal son by placing him where staff lack behavior certification; he also alleged a staff member threatened legal action. The board acknowledged the comment; no immediate remedy was recorded.
Florida / School Districts / Osceola
Board Member Anthony Cook announced he will resign effective Jan. 19, 2026, citing personal loss and the need to prioritize family; superintendent and colleagues paid tribute to his service during the Dec. 9 meeting.
Florida / School Districts / Osceola
During public comment, parents and students described safety and staffing strains tied to recent ESE inclusion changes, a student petition of about 2,400 signatures urged dress‑code revisions citing cost pressures, and several residents asked the district to clarify school procedures and staff guidance if ICE agents appear on campuses.
Florida / School Districts / Osceola
At its Nov. 18 organization meeting, the Osceola County School Board elected Heather Cahoon as chair and Paula Bronson as vice chair, approved the board calendar and passed routine personnel items. The superintendent acted as chair during the election as required by Florida law.
Florida / School Districts / Osceola
After a staff presentation and brief Q&A, the Osceola County School Board voted to approve a districtwide rezoning plan intended to open a new high school (referred to in the staff materials as "High School AAA") for the 2026–27 school year; projections show phased enrollment and transportation provisions for rising seniors.
Florida / School Districts / Osceola
Communications and enrollment leads reported rapid ParentSquare adoption—98% contactability and 819,342 direct messages since Aug. 1—and described outreach to families with Family Empowerment (PEP) scholarships ahead of a Nov. 20 Choice Fair.
Florida / School Districts / Osceola
District officials presented a wide‑ranging facilities and real estate update on Oct. 28, 2025, reporting a $691 million program budget, progress on High School AAA, Cross Prairie K‑8 and the Osceola County School for the Arts, and a reduction in leased portables that the district says will save about $830,000 annually in rental costs.
Florida / School Districts / Osceola
District leaders presented a Year 2 update to the three‑year strategic plan on Oct. 28, 2025, detailing five value drivers—engagement, alignment, community, achievement and culture—and new activities including planning for 0‑based school budgeting, an AI implementation plan and quarterly facility utilization reviews.