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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

Mission Statement
The mission of the School District of Palm Beach County is to educate, affirm, and inspire each student in an
equity-embedded school system.

Superintendent of Schools
Michael J. Burke
School Board Members
Barbara McQuinn, District 1
Alexandria Ayala, District 2
Karen M. Brill, District 3, Vice Chair
Erica Whitfield, District 4
Frank A. Barbieri, Jr., Esq., District 5, Board Chair

Marcia Andrews, District 6
Edwin Ferguson, Esq., District 7
Deputy Superintendent and Chief of Schools
Edward C. Tierney
Chief of Staff
Jamie Wyatt
Chief Academic Officer
Glenda Sheffield, Ed.D.

Non-Discrimination Statement
The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida, prohibits discrimination in admission to or access to,
or employment in its programs and activities, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or sexual
orientation, marital status, age, religion, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or
any other characteristic prohibited by law. The School Board also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts
and other designated youth groups.

The School District of Palm Beach County offers the following career and technical programs, including
career academies wherein students may earn industry certification, visit the Programs of Study page for
more information as well as a list of classes.
Lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation. The District may assess
each student’s ability to benefit from specific programs through placement tests and counseling, and, if
necessary, will provide services or referrals to better prepare students for successful participation.

Declaración sobre la No-Discriminación

Deklarasvon Kont Diskriminasyon

Aviso de Proibição à Discriminação

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EDUCATE · AFFIRM · INSPIRE