OCPS | 2026-08-25 School Board Work Session

The Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) Board held a work session on August 25, 2026, focusing primarily on the progress and outcomes of the OCPS 2030 strategic plan. The session included a detailed review of key performance indicators (KPIs) related to student achievement, staff retention, attendance, and other educational metrics. Board members discussed data transparency, measurement methodologies, and potential improvements to better capture student success and staff engagement. Additionally, the board addressed the upcoming superintendent search due to Dr. Maria Vasquez's announced retirement effective August 31, 2027. The discussion covered the timeline, the use of a search firm, committee composition, and the possibility of issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to select a search firm. The board reached a consensus to proceed with an RFP for the superintendent search, aiming for a firm to be in place by the end of December 2026 to allow a thorough and transparent hiring process. The procurement timeline for the search firm was noted to be expedited to meet the district's needs.