10.22.2026 District Diversity & Equity Committee Meeting

The School District of Palm Beach County’s District Diversity & Equity Committee met virtually on October 22, 2026. The committee heard a presentation on African-American studies and related curriculum, including instruction required under Florida statute, teacher training, districtwide curriculum infusion, elective enrollment, student organizations, and community learning opportunities. The presenter said the program had about 3,824 course enrollments and described upcoming professional learning and local history activities. Committee members discussed the need for better measures of participation and outcomes, including gathering student feedback, and asked how the committee could help address gaps. The presenter identified teacher training, community partners, volunteers, speakers, and donations as areas of support; she also noted budget constraints had led to replacing a prior elementary-school program with a read-aloud experience, and that transportation costs can limit some student-group activities.

Members discussed clarifying the committee’s advisory role and establishing a process to track recommendations and report follow-up. A proposed motion to circulate a previously discussed framework could not be acted on because the committee no longer had a quorum. Staff also raised a January meeting-date conflict and said an all-virtual meeting was an option. The committee discussed an upcoming school district referendum and potential effects on district resources, but no spending decision, contract award, solicitation, vendor selection, or other procurement action was identified. A motion to approve the September meeting minutes was made and seconded; the transcript does not record the vote outcome.