School Board Meeting 3-31-26

The Brevard Public Schools Board meeting on March 31, 2026, included a broad range of agenda items such as proclamations for Autism Awareness Month, Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Month of the Military Child. The meeting featured presentations recognizing educational achievements and community partnerships, including awards for Head Start programs and student robotics teams. Public comments focused heavily on concerns about budget allocations, particularly the $48,000 expenditure on lobbying services amidst staff cuts, and the newly revised student code of conduct policies related to walkouts and demonstrations. The board approved 48 consent agenda items without pull requests. Discussions also addressed organizational restructuring, including the elimination of the Chief Financial Officer position and the creation of a new director role, with calls for transparency on cost savings. The meeting concluded with plans to discuss artificial intelligence in education at a future workshop. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were detailed in the transcript.