OCPS | 2026-05-12 School Board Meeting

The Orange County School Board held its regular meeting on May 12, 2026, focusing on various district updates, recognitions, and policy discussions. Key procurement-related actions included approval of attendance zone rezonings for several schools effective for the 2026-2027 school year, and the approval of charter school contract modifications to add high school grades for Renaissance Charter Schools at Chickasaw Trail and Goldenrod. The board also approved a five-year charter contract for UCP Immersive Learning Academy, a virtual charter school, with discussions highlighting concerns about oversight and services for exceptional student education (ESE) students in a virtual setting. Additionally, the board delegated naming rights decisions for spaces within the Cherokee School to the superintendent to streamline philanthropic capital campaign efforts. A significant agenda item involved a resolution to hold a referendum election to extend the 1 mill special millage for essential operating expenses, including teacher compensation and support for arts, athletics, and student activities. The board debated potential language changes to emphasize increasing teacher pay but ultimately tabled the vote to allow further discussion with the superintendent and chair present. Other highlights included presentations on vaping prevention funded by a legal settlement, recognition of community partners, and updates on strategic initiatives. No new contracts or procurement awards with specific dollar amounts were announced during this meeting.