FL H0657

Requires district school boards to consider recommendations submitted by the district school superintendent or made by individual board members when exercising general powers.

Authorizes district school boards to advance the opening date for schools by up to 5 school days if students complete all classwork and assessments for the first semester before Christmas Day.

Expands the purposes for which district school boards may employ an internal auditor to include overseeing school district resources and determining compliance with applicable laws and board-approved policies, procedures, and contracts.

Internal auditors must report directly to the district school board or its designee.

Takes effect July 1, 2013.