Okeechobee County School Board will consider policy amendments on March 10, 2026.

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD POLICY
In accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, notice is hereby given that the Okeechobee County School Board will consider amendment or adoption of the School Board policies listed below at their meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in Room 303 of the School Board Administrative Office at 700 S.W. 2nd Avenue, Okeechobee. Copies of the proposed amendment or adoption are available in the Superintendent's Office, Room 307, 700 S.W. 2nd Avenue, Okeechobee.
Adoption of Recording of Parent-Staff Meetings 
Board Policy 3.17
I.	This policy is to establish clear guidelines regarding the
	recording of meetings between parents/guardians and
	district staff.
II.	Proposed adoption addresses consent requirements,
	permitted uses of recordings, and the protection of student
	and employee privacy.
III.	Legal authority for this policy is F.S. 1001.32, 1003.02,
	1002.20. Laws implemented are 34 C.F.R. 300.322 and
	300.501; 316.305, 934.03, 1003.57 F.S. State Board Of
	Education Rules 6A-6.03311.
IV.	This policy amendment will not affect individuals from an
	economic standpoint.
Amendment of School Health Services 
Board Policy 5.53*+
I.	This policy is to ensure the districts responsibilities for
	providing school health services, ensure compliance with
	state and federal health requirements.
II.	Proposed revisions reflect Legislative requirements from F.S.
	1006.041.
III.	Legal authority for this policy is F.S. 1001.41, 1001.42. Laws
	implemented are 381.0056, 394.463, 1001.21, 1002.20,
	1006.041, 1006.062, 1014.06 F.S.
IV.	This policy amendment will not affect individuals from an
	economic standpoint.
Amendment of Professional Ethics  Board Policy 6.56*
I.	The purpose of this policy is to set forth ethical standards
	and expectations for professional conduct by district
	employees.
II.	Proposed revisions reflect Legislative requirements from F.S.
	1001.42(7) and 113.312.
III.	Legal authority for this policy is F.S. 1001.41, 1001.42. Laws
	implemented are 112.313, 112.3142, 1001.42, 1012.01,
	1012.22, 1012.27, 1012.796, F.S. State Board Of Education
	Rules 6A-10.081.
IV.	This policy amendment will not affect individuals from an
	economic standpoint.
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