Volusia County School Board Meeting - Regular Session 04/14/2026

The Volusia County School Board held a regular session on April 14, 2026, focusing on various educational and administrative matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of multiple instructional material purchases for world languages and intensive reading programs from vendors such as ASL Defined, Cheng and Tsui, Lingo Language Labs, Vista Higher Learning, Wayside Publishing, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Perfection Learning. The board also addressed the termination of a contract with BTS related to a K-8 school facility in DeBary, Florida, with detailed financial scrutiny leading to a reduced final payout of approximately $483,292 from an original invoice near $985,414. Additionally, the board discussed property holdings and potential sales, including the Buckley and Spring Vista sites, and deliberated on the timing and community engagement for a proposed referendum to fund employee salaries and student programs, scheduling a special meeting to further consider this issue. Public comments highlighted concerns about school relocations, insurance and payroll issues, and support for magnet school programs. Several administrative appointments were confirmed, including a new chief communication officer and an executive director for human resources.