Provided below are the news briefs from the March 24, 2026, Leon County School Board meeting. Items for Consideration Item 19.01 The Board voted to approve, following a public hearing, approval of amendments to Policy 8800 Religious/Patriotic and Other Ceremonies and Observances, effective Ma rch 25, 2026. Revisions include language that the District will observe January 27 as “Holocaust Remembrance Day.” The District may provide instruction on the harmful impacts of the Holocaust and anti-Semitism and the positive contributions of the Jewish community to humanity. Item 19.02 The Board voted to approve, following a public hearing, approval of amendments to Policy 2215 Program of Instruction, effective March 25, 2026. The revisions to Program of Instruction include language that the District shall submit a Required Instruction Implementation Plan to the Commissioner of the Florida Department of Education. Item 19.03 The Board voted to advertise amendments to Policy 5460 Graduation Requirements, for a public hearing and adoption on May 12, 2026. The Graduation Requirements policy sets the District’s standards for awarding a standard high school diploma, Item 19.04 The Board voted to advertise amendments to Policy 5410 Student Progression, for a public hearing and adoption on May 12, 2026. The Student Progression policy establishes a district plan, required by Florida law, that bases grade advancement on mastery of state standards. Item 19.05 The Board voted to approve to advertise amendments to Policy 5410.01 Promotion, Placement, and Retention, for a public hearing and adoption on May 12, 2026. The Promotion, Placement, and Retention requires the District to place students in the educational setting best suited to their individual needs and to advance students only when they demonstrate sufficient mastery of state standards. Item 19.06 The Board voted to advertise NEW Policy 2431.06 Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in Athletics, for a public hearing and adoption on May 12, 2026. The policy affirms student?athletes’ right to use and benefit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL) while requiring compliance with Florida law, State Board of Education rules, School Board policies, and FHSAA bylaws; violations can affect amateur status and eligibility. Item 19.07 The Board voted to advertise amendments to Policy 2261.02 Title I – Parents’ Right to Know, for a public hearing and adoption on May 12, 2026. Parents’ Right to Know policy requires the District to notify parents at the start of each school year for every Title I school that they may request timely information about their child’s classroom teachers’ professional qualifications. Item 19.08 The Board voted to approve the Verification of Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) Certification of Facilities Data. Florida statutes requires that school districts periodically update their inventory of educational facilities. Item 19.09 The Board voted to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation for a $7.8 million budget reduction for the 2026 – 2027 school year. This includes a District Cost Center Reduction of 5.67% or $2,381,310, Staffing Plan Reduction of 2.3% or $4,800,048, a 50% or $500,000 Reduction for Arts and Athletics, and a 50% or $125,000 Reduction for Community Groups. ...read more read less