The Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) Board convened on February 15, 2025, for a work session focused on policy revisions and recognition of student achievements. The meeting began with a roll call, confirming the presence of board members and the vice chair, Byrd, who led the session in the absence of Chair Jacobs.

A highlight of the meeting was the presentation of the Read Around the City Reading Champion trophy to Member Douglas, the current winner of the Let's Read OCPS competition. This initiative aims to promote literacy among students, and the trophy symbolizes the board's commitment to encouraging reading within the community.

The primary agenda item was a discussion on policy KCE, which pertains to ethics and lobbying. Dr. Vasquez introduced the topic, noting that the board had previously planned to address this policy but ran out of time. Several board members expressed the need to revisit the language within the policy. General Counsel Mr. Palmerini and staff member Vivian Kokotis were tasked with reviewing the existing policy and discussing potential revisions.

The meeting underscored the board's dedication to both recognizing student accomplishments and ensuring ethical standards within its operations. Further discussions on policy KCE are expected in future sessions as the board seeks to refine its guidelines.