Volusia County School Board Meeting - Workshop/Session 07/28/2026

The Volusia County School Board held a workshop session on July 28, 2026, focusing primarily on updates regarding partnerships and educational programs. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Advent Health partnership, which supports student health, safety, and career pathways in healthcare. Advent Health reported on their contributions, including funding $50,000 towards reducing chronic absenteeism, providing free sports physicals and ECG screenings for nearly 2,000 students, and expanding career and technical education opportunities. Discussions included potential expansions of physicals to other student groups such as band members and efforts to improve athletic trainer retention. Additionally, the board received an update on Exceptional Student Education (ESE), highlighting the closure of a Department of Justice settlement, improvements in compliance and student support, and ongoing priorities such as behavioral supports and professional learning. The meeting concluded with a quarterly safety report confirming 100% compliance with school safety requirements. No specific contract awards or procurement actions were reported during this session.