Carmen Cheverez

This document, a key component of the Florida Chamber Foundation's Florida 2030 Blueprint, identifies the top 30 high-demand careers in Florida based on projections through 2032. The overarching strategy focuses on securing Florida's future through talent development, improving the talent pipeline, fostering innovation, and enhancing quality of life. Through the Future of Work Florida initiative, the Foundation aims to create a competitive, adaptable, and future-ready workforce by aligning education and career pathways with industry demands, ultimately driving economic growth and positioning the state as a national leader in workforce development.

The workshop focused on the 2025-26 Rulemaking Cycle C, specifically reviewing proposed revisions to the School Board Rules. Key revisions discussed included policy 3.17 regarding the recording of parent-employee meetings to reflect updated Florida Statutes, policy 5.141 concerning School Choice to replace McKay Scholarship with Hope Scholarship per state law changes, and policy 5.51 on Health Services Plan to comply with new state requirements for student mental health referrals. Additionally, revisions to policy 6.321 addressed Employee Use of Wireless Communication Devices, clarifying definitions and prohibiting unauthorized recording, and policy 6.33 clarified drug testing procedures. No motions or actions were taken during this workshop; the revisions are slated for action at the subsequent board meeting.

The document outlines the schedule of meetings for the School District of Osceola County, Florida, for the year 2026. Scheduled events include Regular Meetings, Board Workshops focusing on topics such as the Strategic Plan Update, 2025-2026 Rulemaking Cycle C, Budget Updates, Real Estate and Facilities Updates, Code of Student Conduct, and General & Capital Funds Budget. The schedule also lists numerous Expulsion Hearings and Public Hearings for rulemakings and budget adoption (tentative and final millage/budget). A tentative Special Meeting for Board Re-Organization is planned for November 2026. The document also includes a standing prohibition against firearms on district property.

This document describes The School District of Osceola County's Dual Language Program, a long-term bilingual and cross-cultural initiative aimed at inspiring learners to reach their highest potential as responsible, productive citizens. Its mission is to effectively develop high-achieving bilingual-biliterate students with positive cultural attitudes. The program's vision is to provide a multicultural learning environment with an effective academic approach and an additive bilingual environment, enabling students to acquire two languages, achieve high academic success, and gain endless opportunities to enter a competitive international world with pride and self-confidence.