OCPS | 2026-08-13 School Board Work Session

The OCPS School Board Work Session held on August 13, 2026, primarily focused on updates to the student conduct code, particularly regarding enforcement policies for students bringing bikes, e-bikes, and scooters to school. The board discussed a graduated disciplinary approach involving warnings, referrals, detentions, suspensions, and potential revocation of decals for repeated offenses. A significant portion of the discussion centered on the logistics and implications of confiscating devices, parent communication protocols, and ensuring student safety. The board emphasized thorough documentation of parent contact attempts and considered secure storage of confiscated devices until parents could retrieve them. Additionally, the meeting included updates on enrollment trends, air conditioning issues in schools, and policy considerations related to enrollment and coaching staff. No direct contract awards or procurement decisions were reported during this session.