Florida / School Districts / Osceola
During public comment, a teacher described recurring classroom-technology failures and urged full-time on-site techs; Janet Moody of the Osceola County Education Association said the union 'disagrees' with a calendar change that could convert contract-guaranteed work days into emergency makeup days and said the union would seek bargaining if necessary.
Florida / School Districts / Osceola
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.
Florida / School Districts / Osceola
Superintendent Dr. Shanoff told the School District of Osceola County board that the district's graduation rate rose from 84.8% (2023) to 91.1% (2025), highlighted four schools with 100% graduation rates and noted a small decline among students in exceptional student education.
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.
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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.