# 10.07.2026 Board Workshop and Special Meeting


**Body:** School District of Palm Beach County
**Date:** October 07, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Public Safety, Physical Infrastructure


The School District of Palm Beach County Board Workshop and Special Meeting on October 7, 2026, included the Education Foundation’s annual report. The Foundation reported a district investment of $350,000 annually and said it returned approximately $2.9275 million in value in the prior fiscal year, including nearly $2.79 million in support for supplies at Title I schools. It also described grants, backpacks, teacher supports, and community partnerships. Board members discussed possible future efforts such as a January supply event and expanded or mobile service locations; these were exploratory, with no related spending or procurement approval. The academic workshop reviewed school performance, curriculum and instructional initiatives, and staffing concerns, but no contracts or purchasing awards were presented. Members also discussed potentially holding a 2027 workshop to examine options for Village Academy and career and technical education; no decision on a plan or budget was made.

At the special meeting, the board unanimously approved acknowledging the Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool findings and authorized the district to act on the proposed recommendations. The findings identified campus needs involving card access, cameras, fencing, lighting, and other security improvements, and staff requested continued funding for safety initiatives; no dollar amount, vendor, or contract was specified. No procurement award or bid approval was identified.

**Source:** School District of Palm Beach County