# OCPS | 2026-09-15 School Board Work Session


**Body:** OCPS Boardmeetings
**Date:** September 15, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Professional Services, Grants & Funding, Regulatory Compliance


The Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) Board held a work session on September 15, 2026, focusing primarily on two topics: establishing a formal student voice structure and addressing club sports policies and facility usage fees. The board discussed a proposed intra-county student council to provide authentic student input on policies affecting the district, with an estimated implementation cost of approximately $30,000 covering food services and substitute teacher coverage. The council would include student leaders from all 23 traditional high schools, with administrative oversight and monthly meetings. The board expressed support and raised questions about logistics, funding sources, and stipends for advisors. The second major discussion involved compliance with new Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) guidelines for non-school club sports, including prohibitions on using school names and logos, facility use agreements, and insurance requirements. The board debated the appropriate fees for custodial and site supervisor services during club sports events, considering equity, budget constraints, and community concerns about low facility rental fees and private club profits. No final decisions were made, but the board requested further information on fee structures, insurance costs, and potential contracts with organizations like AAU to inform future policy and fee-setting.

**Source:** OCPS Boardmeetings