Public hearing on proposed policy amendments by the School Board of St. Lucie County.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR REPEAL OF A POLICY OR POLICIES OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the School Board of St. Lucie County, Florida, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at The School Board of St. Lucie County District Administration Office, 9461 Brandywine Lane, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, for the purpose of hearing public comment and objections, in accordance with Sections 120.54, 1001.41, and 1001.42, Florida Statutes, to the proposed amendments to Policy #1242  Professional Learning; Policy #2215  Program of Instruction; Policy #2271  Articulation and Access to Florida College System Institutions; Policy #2280  Physical Education; Policy #2411  Guidance and Counseling; Policy #2417  Comprehensive Health Education; Policy #2522  Challenges to Adoption or Use of Instructional, Library, or Reading List Materials; Policy #5460  Graduation Requirements; Policy #5730  Equal Access for Nondistrict-Sponsored Student Clubs and Activities; Policy #6550  Travel and Expenses; Policy #7240  Site Acquisition; Policy #8431  Preparedness for Toxic Hazard and Asbestos Hazard; Policy #8475  Criminal Background Screening for Contractor Access; Policy #8500  Food Service Program; Policy #8540  Vending Machines; and Policy #8550  Competitive Food Sales. If adopted, amended, and/or repealed, the proposed adoption, amendment, and/or repeal shall become effective upon approval by the School Board of St. Lucie County.
A copy of the proposed policy(ies) will be available at the School Board Members Office, 9461 Brandywine Lane, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986. Office hours are Monday  Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact the Board Members Office at (772) 429-3914.
Any person who wishes to provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative as provided by Section 120.54(1), Florida Statutes, must do so in writing within 21 days after publication of this notice. The proposed adoption, amendment, and/or repeal is not expected to require legislative ratification pursuant to Section 120.541(3), Florida Statutes.
Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at the meeting is advised that the person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.
If due to a disability, any individual requires special accommodation to receive School Board information or participate in School Board functions, please call (772) 429-3914 and ask for the School Boards Executive Assistant. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770 for assistance in contacting the Board's Assistant.
Dated this 9th day of February 2026.
SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Dr. Jon Prince, Superintendent
TCN- 12066077 02/09/26