08.27.2026 District Diversity & Equity Committee (DDEC) Meeting

The School District of Palm Beach County's District Diversity & Equity Committee convened on August 27, 2026, focusing primarily on educational performance data and equity issues. The meeting featured a detailed presentation by the Director of Research, Evaluation, and Assessment on district-wide student performance metrics, including kindergarten readiness, elementary through high school academic growth, graduation rates, and access to accelerated coursework such as AP, IB, and dual enrollment. Discussions highlighted disparities in readiness and achievement among subgroups, efforts to close these gaps, and the importance of early intervention and remediation. The committee also addressed challenges related to declining enrollment, funding constraints for full-day pre-K programs, and the need for enhanced teacher certification to expand access to rigorous courses. While no direct procurement or contracting decisions were made, the meeting included considerations relevant to future resource allocation and program development. The committee approved the meeting calendar for the school year and planned follow-up discussions on postsecondary readiness data and African-American history instruction integration.