When and where is the public hearing on the policy updates?

The hearing is June 23, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the School Board Meeting Room, 1614 E. Fort King Street, Ocala.

What topics will the School Board consider updating?

Proposed updates span bylaws, administration, programs, staff, students, finance, property, operations, and community relations policies.

Who can attend or comment at the hearing?

Members of the public and stakeholders may attend and provide comment during the scheduled public hearing.

Is there any cost to the public for these rule changes?

The notice states there are no additional costs beyond advertising required for these rule updates.

May 22, 2026 Public Hearing: 1614 E. Fort King Street, Ocala, FL

Notice of Rulemaking NAME OF AGENCY: The School Board of Marion County, Florida RULE TITLE: SCHOOL BOARD POLICY UPDATES RULE NO.:N/A SUMMARY: A Public Hearing will be held on June 23, 2026, for Rulemaking and will begin at 5:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard to update School Board Policies in accordance with Florida law. SUMMARY OF RULE: 0000 BYLAWS: Po0143.1 Residence Areas; Po0147.1 Travel and Expenses; and Po0169.1 Public Participation at Board Meetings 1000 ADMINISTRATION: Po1139 Educator Misconduct; Po1211 Whistleblower Protection; Po1215 Smoking and Tobacco-Free Environment; Po1220 Evaluation of Administrative Personnel; and Po1243 Professional Meetings 2000 PROGRAM: Po2111 Parent and Family Engagement in the School Program; Po2125 School Advisory Councils for School Improvement and Accountability; Po2260 Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity; Po2261 Title I Services; Po2261.02 Title I- Parents Right to Know; Po2266 Nondiscrimination on the basis of Sex in Education Programs and Activities; Po2371 Hope Scholarships; Po2421 Career and Technical Education; and Po2450 Adult and Community Education 3000 INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF: Po3120.04 Employment of Substitute, Replacement, and Part-time Instructional Staff; Po3129 Conflict of Interest; Po3129.01 Tutoring; Po3130 Appointment, Assignment, Transfer, and Promotion of Instructional Staff; Po3211 Whistleblower Protection; Po3215 Smoking and Tobacco-Free Environment; Po3220 Evaluation of Instructional Personnel; Po3242 Professional Learning; Po3243 Professional Meetings; and Po3700 Teachers Bill of Rights 4000 SUPPORT STAFF: Po4120 Employment of Support Staff; Po4211 Whistleblower Protection; and Po4215 Smoking and Tobacco-Free Environment 5000 STUDENTS: Po5330.01 Self-Administered Medication and Epinephrine Use; Po5330.03 Administration of Epinephrine By Trained School Personnel; Po5350 Student Suicide Prevention, Awareness, and Screening; Po5410.01 Promotion, Acceleration, Placement, and Retention; Po5460 Graduation Requirements; Po 5512 Smoking and Tobacco-Free Environment; Po5530 Drug Prevention; Po5780 Student/Parent Rights; Po5780.01 Parent/Student Rights Parents Bill of Rights; and Po5830 Student Fund-Raising 6000 FINANCES: Po6320 Purchasing and Contracting for Commodities and Contractual Services; Po6325 Procurement Federal Grants/Funds; Po6345 Change Orders; Po6550 Travel and Expenses; Po6605 Crowdfunding; Po6608 Accountability and Oversight of Fundraisers and Crowdfunding Disbursements; Po6610 School Internal Funds; and Po6835 Internal Audits Office 7000 PROPERTY: Po7230 Gifts to the School District; Po7434 Smoking and Tobacco-Free Environment; Po7540.02 Web Content, Apps, and Services; Po7540.04 Staff Technology Acceptable Use and Safety; and Po7540.08 Artificial Intelligence Tools and Applications 8000 OPERATIONS: Po8141 Mandatory Reporting of Misconduct; Po8330 Student Records; Po8405 School Safety and Security; Po8420 Emergency Management, Emergency Preparedness, and Emergency Response Agencies; Po8470 Registered Sexual Predators/Sex Offenders; Po8500 Food Service Program; Po8510 Wellness; Po8600 Transportation; Po8600.04 Bus Operator Qualifications, Certification, Discipline, and Termination; Po8700 Anti-Fraud; and Po8710 Insurance, Risk Management and Claims Settlements 9000 COMMUNITY RELATIONS: Po9211 Booster Clubs and Other Outside Support Organizations; Po9215 Direct-Support Organizations; Po9700 Relations with Special Interest Groups; and Po9700.01 Advertising and Commercial Activities SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COST: There are no additional costs required other than that of advertising. SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.41, 1001.42, F.S. Law(s) Implemented: 1001.43, 1001.49, and 1001.51 F.S. A Public Hearing will occur at the following School Board Meeting: TIME:5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard PLACE: School Board Meeting Room, located at 1614 E. Fort King Street, Ocala, Florida 34471 DATES: June 23, 2026 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS NOTICE, CONTACT: Legal Department The School Board of Marion County, Florida 1614 E. Fort King Street Ocala, Florida 34471

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