Osceola County School Board

The School District of Osceola County ratified a number of changes to its Student Code of Conduct this week — but adding chaplain services on campus, now allowed by a new state law that was signed in Kissimmee — was not one of them.

The School District of Osceola County ratified a number of changes to its Student Code of Conduct this week — but adding chaplain services on campus, now allowed by a new state law that was signed in Kissimmee — was not one of them.

Osceola School Board delays vote on in-school chaplain programs

Ken Jackson
Thursday, August 15, 2024
The School District of Osceola County ratified a number of changes to its Student Code of Conduct this week — but adding chaplain services on campus, now allowed by a new state law that was signed in Kissimmee — was not one of them.
Three candidates are vying for the District 3 seat, which represents areas along Pleasant Hill Road and Ham Brown Road and the Poinciana, on the Osceola County School Board. The election winner will replace Jon Arguello.

Three candidates are vying for the District 3 seat, which represents areas along Pleasant Hill Road and Ham Brown Road and the Poinciana, on the Osceola County School Board. The election winner will replace Jon Arguello.

Candidates for School Board District 3 seat speak out

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Three candidates are vying for the District 3 seat, which represents areas along Pleasant Hill Road and Ham Brown Road and the Poinciana, on the Osceola County School Board. The election winner will replace Jon Arguello, who chose to run for the State Senate District 25 seat.
Citing it as an “emergency declaration,” the Osceola County School Board approved a measure to increase its minimum wage for all employees to $15 an hour, effective July 1.

Citing it as an “emergency declaration,” the Osceola County School Board approved a measure to increase its minimum wage for all employees to $15 an hour, effective July 1.

School Board approves $15 minimum wage as of July 1

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Citing it as an “emergency declaration,” the Osceola County School Board approved a measure to increase its minimum wage for all employees to $15 an hour, effective July 1.
A School Board meeting attendee Monday holds a sign against a mask mandate. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

A School Board meeting attendee Monday holds a sign against a mask mandate. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

School Board stays course on mask mandate after emergency meeting

Ken Jackson
Monday, August 30, 2021
The Osceola County School District will maintain the 60- day mask mandate for students in elementary, middle and K-8 schools, which parents can still opt-out of tapproved at its last meeting on Aug. 17.
The Osceola County School Board has a approved a mask mandate for elementary and middle school students beginning Monday. PHOTO/METRO

The Osceola County School Board has a approved a mask mandate for elementary and middle school students beginning Monday. PHOTO/METRO

Osceola School Board votes to require masks for students through 8th grade thru Oct. 4 with opt-out clause

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Tuesday night, late into a four-and-a-half hour meeting, the Osceola County School Board approved a mask mandate similar to one in place in Orange County that allows parents to opt-out their children in writing. The motion passed by a 4-1 vote, with Board member Jon Arguello voting against.
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