The School Board of St. Lucie County Regular Meeting and Final Budget Hearing
The meeting included a public hearing on the proposed adoption of final millage rates and the final budget for FY 2025-26, followed by the adoption of the final required local effort millage, discretionary operating millage, local capital improvement millage, and additional voted operating millage. The Board also adopted the final budget for FY 2025-26 and resolutions related to TRIM. Amendments to several school board policies were proposed and adopted. A proclamation was approved designating September 17-23, 2025, as Constitution Week. The Education Association of St. Lucie (EASL) and CWA reports addressed concerns regarding staffing, salaries, and the rising cost of living. The consent agenda was adopted, covering various items such as payment of bills, financial reports, copier leases, audit selection committee members, agreements with the St. Lucie County Education Foundation, and the annual financial report. Informational reports from charter schools were also presented.