School Board Meeting 11-10-26

Brevard Public Schools held a special school board meeting on November 10, 2026, to consider Superintendent Dr. Rendell’s mutual separation agreement. The board approved the agreement as presented by a 3–1 vote. Before the vote, the agreement was revised to make the separation effective November 13 rather than November 27. Public speakers and one board member raised concerns about the financial and legal terms, including payment for accrued leave—described by speakers as approximately 1,095 hours or $167,000—an hourly fee of about $147 for future cooperation, and provisions releasing claims and extending indemnification. Speakers also urged the board to defer action until two newly elected members took office on November 17. The board chair defended the agreement as consistent with existing contractual terms and district precedent, and said the superintendent had given notice of his new opportunity at Eastern Florida State College. No procurement activity was identified.