NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT, AMEND, AND RESCIND RULES AND OF
PUBLIC HEARING
The School Board of Martin County, Florida, gives notice of intent to adopt/amend/rescind policies as listed below, and that it will hold a public hearing to which all persons are invited to participate in this meeting by watching the live-streamed meeting.
Rule Development Workshop will be held on: Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., School Board Meeting Room, 1939 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, Florida.
Public Hearing – First Reading will be held on: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., Regular School Board Meeting, School Board Meeting Room, 1939 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, Florida.
Purpose and Effect: To receive public input on the proposed adoption/amendment/rescinding of policies. The purpose and effect of the proposed rulemaking is to accomplish a general review and update of the School Board's policy manual to ensure the policies address current conditions, better achieve the School Board's mission and vision, and incorporate changes in applicable law, and current legislation.
0131 Legislative/Policymaking
1120 Employment of Administrators
1139 Educator Misconduct
1210 Standards of Ethical Conduct
1242 Professional Learning
2260 Non-Discrimination and Access to Equal Education Opportunity
2417 Comprehensive Health and Life Skills Education
2431 Interscholastic Athletics
3120 Employment of Instructional Staff
3139 Educator Misconduct
3210 Standards of Ethical Conduct
3242 Professional Learning
4120 Employment of Support Staff
4162 Drug and Alcohol Testing of CDL License Holders and Other Employees Who Perform Safety Sensitive Functions
4210 Standards of Ethical Conduct
4213 Student Supervision and Welfare
4242 Professional Learning
7240 Site Acquisition
8600 Transportation
8600.04 Bus Operator Qualification, Certification, Discipline, and Termination
8602 Bus Capacity (Rescind)
8615 Hazardous Walking Conditions (Rescind)
8641 Bus Idling (Rescind)
F.S. 120, 120.536(1), 120.54, 120.54(1, i, 1), 120.54(1, i, 2), 120.54(1, i, 3, 17), 120.54(2), 120.56(2), 1001.10, 1001.41, 1012.01, 1012.23, 1012.315, 1012.32, 1012.33, 1012.55, 1012.56, 42 USC 9858f, 435,09, 435.12, 943.0435, 943.0585(4)(a), 943.059(4)(a), 1001.41, 1001.42, 1012.23, 1012.27, 1012.315, 1012.32, 1012.465, 1012.56, F.A.C. 6A-10.083, Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 USC 1255a, FAC 6A-10.081, F.S. 943.0585(4)(c), 943.059(4)(c), 1012.22, 1012.795, 1012.796, F.A.C. 6B-1.006, F.S. 112.312, 112.313, 112.3131, 112.317, 1001.42(6), 1001.421, 1006.32, 1012.23, FAC 6A-10.081, F.S. 119.011, 847.012, 1001.42, 1001.51, 1002.22, 1003.32, 1006.07, 1011.62, 1012.22, 1012.34, 1012.56, 1012.98, 1012.985, 1012.986, 20 USC 1232, 34 CFR Part 99, F.S. 1012.22, 1012.98, 1012.985, FAC 6A-5.069, FAC-6A5.071, F.S. 553.501 et seq., 760.021, 760.08, 1000.05, FAC 6A-19.001, F.S. 1003.42, 1003.453, 1003.46, , 1012.01, 1012.22, 1012.24, 1012.27, 1012.315, 1012.32, 1012.33, 1012.42, 1012.55, 1012.56, 1012.57, 1012.575, FAC 6A-1.0502, 6A-1.0503, 20 USC 6301, 20 USC 7801
Summary of Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost: No statement of estimated regulatory costs has been prepared. Any person who wishes to provide information regarding the statement of estimated regulatory costs, or to provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative, must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice. The proposed policy changes are not expected to require legislative ratification.
A draft copy of the policies being developed may be obtained without cost at the Office of the Superintendent or on the district's website, www.martinschools.org. Any person who decides to appeal a decision with respect to a matter considered at the workshop/1st read is hereby advised that, for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the meeting is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Any person with a disability or physical impairment who wishes to attend this meeting and who requires special accommodations should contact the office of the Superintendent, telephone (772) 219-1200, Ext. 30222, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
By Mr. Michael S. Maine, Superintendent of Schools
October 20 2025
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