Public hearing for adopting/amending school policies on February 17, 2026.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT, AMEND, AND RESCIND RULES AND OF  
PUBLIC HEARING
The School Board of Martin County, Florida, gives notice of intent to adopt/amend/rescind policies as listed below, and that it will hold a public hearing to which all persons areinvited to participate in this meeting by watching the live-streamed meeting. 
 
Public Hearing ? Second Reading and Final Adoption will be held on: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., Regular School Board Meeting, School Board Meeting Room, 1939 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, Florida. 
 
Purpose and Effect: To receive public input on the proposed adoption/amendment/rescinding of policies.  The purpose and effect of the proposed rulemaking is to accomplish a general review and update of the School Board's policy manual to ensure the policies address current conditions, better achieve the School Board's mission and vision, and incorporate changes in applicable law, and current legislation. 
 
0155 Committees 
2125 School Advisory Councils for School Improvement & Accountability 
2423 Career and Technical Education Work-Based Opportunities (New) 
3430.03 Sick Leave (Compassionate Leave) 
6105 Authorization to Use Facsimile Signature 
8540 Vending Machines (Rescind) 
8475 Criminal Background Screening for Contractor Access 
 
F.S. 112.313, 218.415, 286.011, 1001.32(2), 1001.41(1) & (2), 1001.42(28), 1001.43(2) & (10), F.S. 402.22, 1001.41, 1001.42(5), 1001.43(11), 1012.22, 1012.23, 1012.61, 1012.62, 1012.66, F.S. 1001.42, 1001.452, F.S. 116.34, 1011.32(2), 1011.41(1), 1001.43(10), F.S. 446.021(1)(2), 446.0915, 446.54, FAC 6A-23.022, 6A-23.0042, 6A-23.020, The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (as amended), 29 USC 201, et seq., 29 CFR Part 570, F.S. 435.12, 775.082, 775.083, 1012.32, 1012.465, 1012.467, 1012.468, 1012.56 
 
Summary of Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost: No statement of estimated regulatory costs has been prepared.  Any person who wishes to provide information regarding the statement of estimated regulatory costs, or to provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative, must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice. The proposed policy changes are not expected to require legislative ratification. 
 
A draft copy of the policies being developed may be obtained without cost at the Office of the Superintendent or on the district's website, www.martinschools.org. Any person who decides to appeal a decision with respect to a matter considered at the workshop/1st read is hereby advised that, for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the meeting is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. 
 
Any person with a disability or physical impairment who wishes to attend this meeting and who requires special accommodations should contact the office of the Superintendent, telephone (772) 219-1200, Ext. 30222, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. 
 
By Mr. Michael S. Maine, Superintendent of Schools  
January 29 2026
LSAR0448907