Detention Centers

Orange County, like other urban school districts, should establish Detention Centers for students given “out of school” suspensions.  Read More...

Rather than put a child on the street, to the detriment of their education and their community, a Detention Center provides a learning environment for a child with a serious disciplinary issue.

School Nurses

Every school in Orange County should have a licensed, trained nurse on school grounds during the school day. Read More...

Many schools in Orange County do not have a school nurse.  Those that do often have their nurse provided through various healthcare foundations such as the Winter Park Health Foundation and Health Central.  OCPS should work with the healthcare community and area hospitals to have a certified nurse in every school.

Alternative Education Centers

Alternative Education Centers serve students with serious disciplinary issues. Read More...

Over the past decade, children with behavioral problems who have been expelled or are serving long term suspensions from Orange County Public Schools have been sent to alternative education schools.  Unfortunately, state funding cuts have led to the closure of most of Orange County’s alternative education centers. This means those children are either out on the streets or back in our schools. It is important for the safety of our children that we keep Orange County's alternative education centers open.