Recent activity at Highlands County School District
Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
Oct 20, 2026·Board meeting agenda
The School Board Of Highlands County Board Meeting
The meeting agenda included several key action items, such as the approval of School Improvement Plans for various elementary and secondary schools, the review and approval of the school board attorney's Contract Review Composite Form, and decisions on student hardship out of zone transfer applications. The Board also addressed personnel recommendations, approved multiple procurement contracts for school facility improvements including batting cages, air handling unit pre-purchase specifications, and chiller pre-purchase specifications, as well as an agreement regarding the transition of fiscal agent status for the Heartland Educational Consortium. Additionally, the Board reviewed safety and security reports, approved various student expulsions and academy placements, and considered an amendment to the Project SEARCH transition program contract.
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The work session was convened for the purpose of reviewing and discussing budget strategies.
Oct 15, 2026·Board meeting
Board Work Shop
The board convened to discuss budget strategies, including financial challenges, insurance updates, and various cost-saving proposals. Key discussion topics included the age of school facilities, cost-per-student analysis by school, and potential restructuring scenarios such as merging elementary schools or reconfiguring grade levels at local schools. The board also addressed concerns regarding transportation, staffing, and facility capacity related to these potential changes.
Oct 6, 2026·Board meeting
School Board Of Highlands County School Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting included several key agenda items, starting with a presentation on gratitude from local students. The superintendent provided an update on the use of artificial intelligence instructional tools in schools, and a committee report was shared. The board approved various consent items, including travel requests for FFA and choir programs, and budget amendments. Action items included the approval of a hardship out-of-zone transfer application, personnel recommendations, student expulsions, and agreements with the local police department and sheriff's office. The board also declared surplus buses for donation and discussed district budget challenges, declining enrollment, and strategic planning for the future.
