REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING - Aug 11 2026

The CitrusSchools Regular School Board Meeting held on August 11, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The board approved affiliation agreements with various orthodontists for the Academy of Health Careers, supporting clinical training opportunities for students. A significant agenda item was the approval of a Project Read AI master agreement, a research-based AI literacy tool from the University of Florida Literacy Institute, intended for use at Crystal River Primary School with potential expansion to other schools. The board discussed the program's cost, funding sources, copyright, and compliance with student privacy protections. Additionally, the board addressed procedural and policy matters related to the hiring of outside attorneys for personnel issues, directing the superintendent to develop a policy on this topic. Budget updates were provided, including a June investment report, with no major changes noted at this time. The meeting also highlighted community donations to schools and recognized long-serving educators and student achievements.