Pasco County Schools public meetings in 2021

School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board meeting includes approval of minutes, recognition of teachers and students, and a $213,914.05 capital refund check from Withlacoochee River Electric Co-op. The board voted to expel two male students from West Pasco Education Academy for serious Code of Conduct violations. Consent agenda items include out-of-state travel for staff and several school field trips.

• Expulsion of two male students (DOB 2/18/2004 and 3/7/2005) from West Pasco Education Academy
• Withlacoochee River Electric Co-op presents $213,914.05 capital refund check
• Approval of out-of-state travel: Shannon Martinez to Chicago ($800) and Dr. Kim Moore to Atlanta ($704.99)
• School field trips approved for cheerleading, color guard, marching band, and thespians to multiple destinations
• Recognition: Outstanding Social Studies Teachers, Outstanding Senior Lana Guzman (Wesley Chapel HS), and US Presidential Scholars nominees

The board approved the minutes from the November 16, 2021, regular meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of special presentations, public comments, and committee reports regarding early childhood programs and student attendance.

• Approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 16, 2021 (5-0)

Workshop Session (3:30 PM)

The Pasco County School Board will hold a workshop session to discuss three items: results from the Gallup employee engagement survey, a special update to NEOLA district policies, and the proposed spending plan for federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. No votes or decisions will be taken; all items are listed as discussions only.

• Discussion of 2021 Gallup Survey results on employee engagement
• Review of NEOLA policy updates across multiple numbered policies
• Proposed ARP spending plan presented for board discussion
• Workshop materials were revised and posted before the meeting

The board held a workshop session to review employee and student engagement data from Gallup and a proposed spending plan for $129,343,276 in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. Members also discussed updates to several NEOLA policies. No formal votes were taken during this session.

School Board Meeting and Reorganization of School Board (6:00 PM)

The school board will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to attendance boundaries for 12 elementary schools, resulting from Centennial and James M. Marlowe Elementary becoming magnet schools. The board also will reorganize by electing a chairman and vice chairman, appoint committees, and set 2022 meeting dates. Other actions include approval of expulsion recommendations and consent agenda items.

• Public hearing on rezoning boundaries for 2022/2023, affecting Centennial, Cotee River, Cypress, Deer Park, James M. Marlowe, Mittye P. Locke, Pasco, Richey, Rodney B. Cox, San Antonio, West Zephyrhills, Woodland Elementary, and Hudson schools.
• Reorganization: election of Chairman Cynthia Armstrong and Vice Chairman Megan Harding.
• Approval of district committees for 2021-2022.
• Approval of 2022 school board meeting dates.
• Expulsion hearings for two male students from West Pasco Education Academy.

The board conducted its annual reorganization, electing new leadership and appointing members to district committees. The board also approved the 2022 meeting schedule and the minutes from November 2, 2021.

• Elected Cynthia Armstrong as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Megan Harding as Vice Chairman (5-0)
• Approved appointment of board members to District Committees (5-0)
• Approved 2022 School Board meeting dates (5-0)
• Approved minutes of November 2, 2021 Regular Meeting and Workshop (5-0)
• Approved taking Item 17.6 (Use of Non-bid Vendors for Food and Nutrition Services) as an off-agenda item (5-0)

Workshop Session (Immediately following the School Board Meeting)

The Pasco County School Board will hold a workshop session immediately following the regular board meeting. The only agenda item is a discussion of the Cognia Accreditation Report, presented via a PowerPoint.

• Discussion of the Cognia Accreditation Report

The board held a workshop session to review the Cognia Accreditation Five-Year Review. The presentation compared 2016 and 2021 accreditation scores and identified system strengths and opportunities for improvement. No formal votes or decisions were taken during this session.

School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)

The Pasco County Schools Board approved the October 19, 2021 meeting minutes and adopted an off‑agenda item. It also approved the expulsion of a male student (DOB 02/01/2007) from East Pasco Education Academy and several consent‑agenda items, including a contract amendment that raises Classical Preparatory’s enrollment cap to 1,300 students for the 2022/23 school year. Additional approvals covered out‑of‑state travel to Texas ($3,450) and various personnel actions.

• Approval of minutes from the October 19, 2021 regular and workshop meetings
• Adoption of Off Agenda Item (see Item #16.5)
• Approval of expulsion of male student (DOB 02/01/2007) at East Pasco Education Academy
• Contract amendment for Classical Preparatory, Inc. to increase enrollment to 1,300 for 2022/23
• Approval of out‑of‑state travel to Texas for Conscious Discipline Advanced Institute ($3,450)

The board approved the minutes from the October 19, 2021, regular meeting and workshop. Members also voted to move a specific item regarding school field trips to an off-agenda status. The remainder of the session consisted of reports and public comment.

• Approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Workshop of October 19, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved adoption of Off Agenda Item 16.5 Learning Communities - School Field Trips (5-0)

Closed Session (Safety and Security Plans; Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool) (3:30 PM)

The Pasco County School Board will meet in a closed session to discuss safety and security plans and the Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool. Per state statute, materials discussed are exempt from public record. No specific decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of safety and security plans (closed per §286.0113 and §119.071(3))
• Discussion of Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool

The District School Board of Pasco County met in a closed session to discuss safety and security plans and the Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool. No substantive decisions were recorded during this session.

Workshop Session (4:30 PM)

This is a workshop session of the Pasco County Schools Board, where the single agenda item is a discussion on transportation. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the board will review a PowerPoint presentation on the topic.

• Discussion of transportation operations and related matters, supported by a PowerPoint presentation

The board reviewed a presentation on the 2021-2022 transportation status and a driver shortage affecting 87 of 421 routes. A proposed solution involving four bell tiers to adjust school start and end times was presented and discussed. No formal votes were taken during this workshop session.

School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the 2021/2022 Student Progression Plan, which sets promotion, retention, and graduation standards. The board will also vote on a consent agenda including personnel recommendations, a statewide mutual aid agreement, and a reading intervention grant. Additionally, the board will approve early release for Gulf High School's homecoming parade and recognize teachers.

• Public hearing on Student Progression Plan amendment for 2021/2022
• Approval of early release for Gulf High School homecoming parade on Oct 27 at 11:45 am
• Approval of School District Intensive Reading Initiative Pilot grant for K-5 students
• Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement with Florida Division of Emergency Management
• Personnel recommendations including appointments, resignations, and retirements

The board approved the meeting minutes from October 5, 2021, and passed the majority of the consent agenda items. One item regarding The New Teacher Project, Inc. (TNTP) was pulled from voting following public comment and discussion. A public hearing on the Student Progression Plan 2021/2022 Amendment was held, but no one spoke.

• Approved minutes of October 5, 2021 Regular Meeting and Workshop (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14, excluding TNTP (4-0)
• Pulled Item 12.3 (The New Teacher Project, Inc.) from voting
• Closed public hearing on Student Progression Plan 2021/2022 Amendment (no public comment)

Pasco County School Board Leasing Corporation

The Pasco County School Board Leasing Corporation voted to approve a resolution authorizing the issuance of $85 million in Certificates of Participation (Series 2021B) to fund the remodel of Hudson High School, new construction of Gulf High School, and a new 6-12 school in Land O' Lakes. The board also approved the minutes from its May 18, 2021 meeting. Both actions passed unanimously.

• Resolution to issue $85 million in Certificates of Participation (Series 2021B)
• Funds will remodel Hudson High School, build new Gulf High School, and construct a 6-12 school in Land O' Lakes
• Negotiated sale with Raymond James as senior underwriter; Bank of America and RBC as co-underwriters
• Approval of minutes from May 18, 2021 meeting

The Pasco County School Board Leasing Corporation approved a resolution to authorize the issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2021B. The board also approved the minutes from its May 18, 2021 meeting.

• Approved Resolution to Authorize the Issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2021B (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the May 18, 2021 meeting (5-0)

School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)

The School Board met to review the Five-Year District Facilities Work Plan and various student achievement initiatives. Discussion included the district's Success Plan and extended school day programming funded by ESSER II grants.

• Five-Year District Facilities Work Plan
• School field trip for ZHS Varsity Cheerleading to Orlando
• Out of state travel for Marchman Technical College to Dunbar, WV ($490.00)
• Extended School Day Program/Hours via ESSER II grant
• Course adoption of Spanish 3 Honors for Learning Lodge Academy

The board approved the Five-Year District Facilities Work Plan following a public hearing. The board also approved the meeting minutes from September 14, 2021.

• Approved Five-Year District Facilities Work Plan (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 14, 2021 Regular Meeting and Workshop (5-0)

Closed Session (Negotiations) (8:30 AM)

The Pasco County School Board is meeting in closed session for negotiations. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to discussing collective bargaining or other negotiation matters.

• Closed session (negotiations) – no public agenda details provided

The District School Board of Pasco County met in a closed session to discuss collective bargaining. No substantive decisions were recorded in these minutes.

Workshop Session (Immediately following the School Board Meeting)

This workshop session includes discussions on three items: an amendment to the 2021/2022 Student Progression Plan, an update on the Pasco Pathways program, and an update on ESSER II (federal COVID-19 relief) funding. No votes or decisions will be taken; it is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of 2021/2022 Student Progression Plan amendment
• Pasco Pathways program update
• ESSER II (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funding update

The board held a workshop session to review a proposed amendment to the Student Progression Plan regarding the Grace program for students behind in credits. Staff provided updates on Pasco Pathways dates and ESSER II fund allocations. No formal votes were taken during the session.

Workshop Session (4:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board holds a workshop session to discuss the 'Advancing Every Opportunity' initiative. The agenda contains only this single discussion item with no supporting details in the provided text. No decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of 'Advancing Every Opportunity' program or initiative

The board held a workshop presentation regarding the 'Advancing Every Opportunity' initiative. The session covered instructional excellence, the district equity team, and various opportunity scorecards. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

School Board Meeting (Final Public Hearing on 2021/2022 Budget) (6:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board held a final public hearing to adopt the 2021/2022 annual budget. The board approved a millage rate of 5.8100 mills, a 5.94% increase over the rolled-back rate of 5.4841 mills. Several consent agenda items were also approved, including professional development plans, physical education waivers, and competitive grants.

• Adopted final 2021/2022 budget and millage levy resolution with rate of 5.8100 mills
• Approved physical education waivers for five elementary schools: Chasco, Fox Hollow, Lacoochee, Pasco, and Rodney B. Cox
• Approved the District Master Inservice Plan for 2021/2022
• Approved the AVID Suncoast Grant to support 17 elementary, middle, and high schools
• Approved the Advancing Career and Technical Education through Entrepreneurship Education and Training Grant

The board approved the final 2021/2022 fiscal year budget and the associated millage levy. The total budget is $1,470,908,377, which represents a decrease from the previous year. The approved millage rate for the 2021/2022 fiscal year is 5.8100 mills.

• Approved 2021/2022 Final Budget of $1,470,908,377 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution Determining Revenues and Millage Levied at 5.8100 mills (4-0)
• Approved Minutes of the September 7, 2021 Regular Meeting and Workshop (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 9 through 14, including Personnel Recommendations (4-0)

Workshop Session (Immediately following the School Board Meeting)

The school board holds a workshop to discuss accreditation logistics. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is a discussion only.

• Discussion of accreditation logistics for Pasco County Schools

The board received a presentation on the Cognia accreditation process and the three domains of capacity. No formal votes or decisions were made during this workshop session.

School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)

The Pasco County School Board is meeting to act on a consent agenda that includes approval of three federal ESSER II grants to address learning loss, COVID-19 impacts, and non-enrolled students. Other items include an after-school program at Thomas E. Weightman Middle School, instructional materials for reproductive health per state law, and an out-of-state travel authorization. The board will also consider minutes from its August 17 meeting and receive public comment.

• Approval of After School Program: Opportunity Hall at Thomas E. Weightman Middle School (2 teachers, $25/hour stipend, 99 hours total)
• Approval of Instructional Materials for Reproductive Health & Disease Education for 2021/2022 per House Bill 545
• Approval of ESSER II Academic Acceleration grant to remediate K-12 learning loss
• Approval of ESSER II Lump Sum grant to address COVID-19 impacts on schools
• Approval of out-of-state travel for Gabriella Montemarano to Denver, CO for APHA Expo ($2,989 from CDC grant)

The board approved the minutes from the August 17, 2021, regular meeting. Superintendent Kurt S. Browning announced the start of a rezoning process for Centennial and James M. Marlowe Elementary Schools to become STEAM Magnet schools for the 2022/2023 school year.

• Approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 17, 2021 (5-0)

School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)

This meeting is mostly procedural, including approval of previous minutes and a consent agenda with multiple routine items. Special presentations will recognize teachers and present Superintendent Kurt Browning with the 2020 FACTE Superintendent of the Year award.

• Teacher Recognition presentation
• 2020 FACTE Superintendent of the Year award to Kurt Browning
• Course adoption: Dispatcher: Police, Fire, Ambulance at Cypress Creek, Fivay, and Zephyrhills High Schools
• Personnel recommendations including appointments, resignations, retirements
• New job descriptions: Assistant Shop Manager, Lead Route Analyst, Senior Supervisor CTE and Adult Education; revised descriptions for Career Specialist and Staff Auditor

The board approved the July 27 meeting minutes and a comprehensive consent agenda covering personnel, purchasing, and financial allocations. Additionally, the board voted to approve the naming of the press box at Zephyrhills High School.

• Approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 27, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 9 through 14, including personnel recommendations (5-0)
• Approved naming of the press box at Zephyrhills High School (5-0)

School Board Meeting (First Public Hearing on 2021/2022 Tentative Budget) (6:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board held the first public hearing on the proposed tentative budget for fiscal year 2021/2022. The board voted to adopt the tentative millage rate resolution, adopt the tentative budget resolution, and set the final public hearing for September 14, 2021. The consent agenda included approval of a charter contract for Dayspring Mosaic Academy and an out-of-state travel request for Marchman Technical College.

• Adopted tentative millage rate resolution and tentative budget for 2021/2022 (budget book attached)
• Set final public hearing on the budget for September 14, 2021
• Approved 5-year charter contract for Dayspring Mosaic Academy (K-5, max 248 students)
• Approved an extension for charter contract negotiations with Mater Academy Wiregrass
• Approved out-of-state travel for Marchman Technical College director to Missouri ($793.40)

The Board held the first public hearing and tentatively approved the 2021/2022 fiscal year budget and millage rates. The proposed budget is $1,466,165,077, which is a decrease of $53,503,834 from the previous year. A final public hearing is scheduled for September 14, 2021.

• Approved minutes of the July 20, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Adopted tentative millage rate resolution (5-0)
• Adopted tentative budget resolution (5-0)
• Set final public hearing date for September 14, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14 (5-0)

School Board Meeting (Advertisement of 2021/2022 Tentative Budget) (6:00 PM)

This regular meeting includes the advertisement of the 2021/2022 tentative budget, a public hearing on DSBPC policy updates, and several consent agenda items including grants and course adoptions. The board also recognizes a student winner of the 3M National Young Scientist Challenge.

• Advertisement of 2021/2022 tentative budget
• Public hearing on DSBPC policy updates (Volumes 21.1 and 21.2)
• Approval of Adult General Education grant (AEFLA Section 231)
• Approval of American Rescue Plan Act ELC Reopening Schools grant
• Approval of Computer Science Teacher Bonus grant

The board approved the advertisement for the 2021/2022 proposed tentative budget as part of a larger consent agenda. Additionally, the board granted final approval for the 2021/2022 District Controlled Open Enrollment, Magnet, and Student Progression plans.

• Approved Minutes of July 6, 2021 Regular Meeting and Workshop (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 9 through 14, including 2021/2022 Proposed Tentative Budget advertisement (5-0)
• Approved District Controlled Open Enrollment Plan 2021/2022 (5-0)
• Approved Magnet Plan 2021-2022 (5-0)
• Approved Student Progression Plan 2021-2022 (5-0)

Workshop Session (Immediately following the School Board Meeting)

The Pasco County School Board holds a workshop to discuss a series of proposed policy revisions (NEOLA 21.1 and 21.2) and capital projects. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this session is for discussion only.

• NEOLA policy updates covering dozens of school board policies (e.g., attendance, student records, safety)
• Capital projects discussion with a budget handout distributed on July 6, 2021

School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)

The School Board is holding public hearings regarding the 2021/2022 District Controlled Open Enrollment Plan, the Magnet Plan, and the Student Progression Plan. The meeting also includes consent agenda items for annual school field trips and middle school course adoptions.

• Public Hearing: District Controlled Open Enrollment Plan 2021/2022
• Public Hearing: Magnet Plan 2021/2022
• Public Hearing: Student Progression Plan 2021/2022
• Annual School Field Trips (2021/2022) approval
• Course Adoption 2021/2022 for Middle Schools

School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board approved the consent agenda, which included renewal of the charter contract for Union Park Charter Academy for a one-year term, out-of-state travel for a teacher conference, and a grant for homeless children and youth. Two items were pulled for separate discussion: a new job description for Academic Tutor and miscellaneous approval requests. The board also recognized teachers and Sunshine State Scholars.

• Charter school renewal contract for Union Park Charter Academy (one-year term)
• Approval of out-of-state travel to AATSP conference in Atlanta ($1,422.96)
• Approval of Title IX Part A Education of Homeless Children and Youth grant
• Approval of school field trips (cheerleading, football, team building)
• Approval of personnel recommendations including appointments and resignations

The board approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering personnel, construction, and financial allocations. Members also voted to approve a new job description for Academic Tutors to be funded by ESSER and other federal funds for student remediation.

• Approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 9 through 14, excluding 11.2 and 12.7 (5-0)
• Approved New Job Description for Academic Tutor (5-0)
• Approved Miscellaneous Purchasing Approval Requests (5-0)
• Approved Charter School Renewal Contract for Union Park Charter Academy (via consent agenda)
• Approved Construction Management Agreement for Gulf High School with Williams Company Tampa (via consent agenda)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Pasco Hernando State College for Reunification Sheltering (via consent agenda)

Closed Session (Litigation) (3:30 PM)

The Pasco County Schools Board will meet in a closed session at 3:30 PM on June 15, 2021. The session is designated for discussion of litigation matters. No specific agenda items or details are disclosed publicly.

• Closed Session – litigation matters (details not public)

Workshop Session (4:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board will hold a workshop session to discuss three items: the 2021-22 Student Progression Plan, Controlled Open Enrollment, and Magnet Plan, with summaries of changes attached. They will also receive a legislative update and a budget update for the upcoming fiscal year. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only workshop.

• Discussion of the 2021-22 Student Progression Plan (summary of changes and full plan attached)
• Discussion of changes to Controlled Open Enrollment for 2021-22
• Discussion of changes to the Magnet Plan for 2021-22
• Legislative update with an overview of 2021 legislation
• Budget update with analysis of 2021-2022 finances

The board held a workshop to review proposed changes to the Student Progression Plan, Magnet Plan, and District Controlled Open Enrollment Plan for 2021/2022. No formal votes were taken during the session. A budget update was deferred to be sent via email.

School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)

The Pasco County School Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of American Rescue Plan entitlement funding for COVID-19 response, a $3,000 out-of-state travel for a distance learning conference, and new course adoptions for 2021-2022. The board will also recognize FHSAA state champions, Positive Coaching Alliance winners, and a Presidential Scholar. Public comment and board reports are scheduled.

• American Rescue Plan (ARP) entitlement funding for COVID-19 prevention and response activities
• Out-of-state travel for JoAnne Glenn to Distance Learning Annual Conference in Austin, TX (up to $3,000)
• Course adoptions for Dayspring Jazz (dance) and high schools (Intensive Reading 4) for 2021-2022
• Approval of 9 foreign exchange sponsoring organizations for 2021-2022 school year
• School Improvement Fund 1003(g) competitive grant for continued improvement at Fox Hollow Elementary

Pasco County School Board Leasing Corporation

The Pasco County School Board Leasing Corporation approved a resolution to issue Certificates of Participation (COPS) Series 2021A to refund the Series 2020B COPs and terminate an associated interest rate swap. The action aims to eliminate variable rate risk and is considered credit positive by rating agencies, even though estimated savings are below the board's 3% policy target. The board also approved minutes from its October 20, 2020 meeting.

• Resolution to issue COPS Series 2021A to refund Series 2020B and terminate swap
• Original 2008C COPs were $74,115,000; refunding with 2020B and now 2021A
• Estimated savings below 3% policy but board approved due to rating benefits
• Approval of minutes from October 20, 2020

The Pasco County School Board Leasing Corporation approved the issuance of COPS Series 2021A to refund COPS Series 2020B and terminate a swap. The board also approved the minutes from the October 20, 2020 meeting.

• Approved Resolution to Approve Issuance of COPS Series 2021A to Refund COPS Series 2020B and Terminate Swap (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the October 20, 2020 meeting (5-0)

Workshop Session (4:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board holds a workshop session to discuss a tentative budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion item only.

• Discussion of the Tentative Budget FY 2021-2022

Chief Finance Officer Olga Swinson presented an analysis of the tentative 2021/2022 budget, including enrollment projections and ESSER updates. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this workshop session.

School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)

The school board approved a consent agenda including course adoptions for elementary, middle, and high schools for the 2021-2022 school year. New courses include functional reading skills, intensive reading, and IB program courses at several schools. The meeting also recognized teachers, state champions, and science fair competitors.

• Approved course adoptions for elementary schools: Functional Reading Skills K-2 and 3-5
• Approved course adoptions for middle schools: M/J Intensive Reading 2 and 3
• Approved IB course adoptions for Pineview Middle School and Gulf Middle School (Spanish courses)
• Approved IB course adoptions for Land O' Lakes High School and Gulf High School (Music, Physics, Psychology, French)
• Approved course adoptions for Pasco High School and James Irvin Education Center

The board approved the 2021/2022 Student Code of Conduct and COVID-19 related changes to the Student Progression Plan. A consent agenda covering personnel recommendations, course adoptions, and construction agreements was also passed. The board further approved increased expenditures for computers and accessories.

• Approved Student Code of Conduct 2021/2022 (5-0)
• Approved Student Progression Plan 2020/2021 COVID-19 changes (5-0)
• Approved request to increase expenditures for computers and accessories (5-0)
• Approved out of county travel for school board members (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14, including personnel recommendations (5-0)
• Approved course adoptions for various elementary, middle, and high schools (5-0)
• Approved Charter School Contract for Dayspring Academy - Jazz (5-0)
• Approved Construction Management Agreement GMP Amendment #1 for Hudson High School (5-0)

Workshop Session (Immediately Following School Board Meeting)

This workshop session, held immediately after the regular board meeting, will feature a discussion on the Strive for '25 initiative. No action is expected; it is a discussion item only.

• Discussion of Strive for '25 strategic plan

The board held a workshop session where the Chief Academic Officer presented an overview of the 'Strive for ’25' initiatives. These initiatives focus on high impact instruction, data-driven decisions, and collaborative culture. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)

The Pasco County School Board held a public hearing on the Student Code of Conduct for the 2021/2022 school year. The board also approved consent agenda items including charter school applications for Dayspring Mosaic Academy (at 1540 Little Road, New Port Richey) and Mater Academy Wiregrass (Wiregrass Ranch Blvd., Wesley Chapel), as well as charter school calendars and disciplinary reassignments. Superintendent Kurt Browning shared a COVID-19 update from the Pasco County Health Department.

• Public hearing on Student Code of Conduct 2021/2022
• Approved charter school application for Dayspring Mosaic Academy (K-5, projected opening 2022-23)
• Approved charter school application for Mater Academy Wiregrass (K-5, projected opening 2022-23)
• Approved 2021/2022 charter school calendars for 10 charter schools
• Approved disciplinary reassignments for student transfers

The Board approved new instructional materials for CTE and ELA, as well as an amendment to the School Resource Officer funding agreement. Members also directed staff to revise the 2021/2022 Student Code of Conduct to use gender-neutral dress code language. A wide range of administrative items were passed via a consent agenda.

• Approved revision of 2021/2022 Student Code of Conduct dress code to use gender neutral terminology (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 8 through 13, including personnel recommendations and budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved adoption of CTE Instructional Materials (5-0)
• Approved adoption of Elementary, 6-8, and 9-10 ELA Instructional Materials (5-0)
• Affirmed Superintendent actions modifying the Student Progression Plan (5-0)
• Approved Proclamation for Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to School Resource Officer (SRO) Funding Agreement (5-0)
• Approved April 20, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)

Workshop Session (4:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board will hold a workshop to discuss two items: an update on the CARES grant and a draft of the Student Code of Conduct for the 2021-2022 school year. No votes will be taken; the board is gathering information.

• CARES Grant Update (discussion)
• Student Code of Conduct 2021/2022 (discussion)

The board reviewed recommended changes to the 2021/2022 Student Code of Conduct and received an update on CARES Act funding allocations. No formal votes were taken during this workshop session.

• Reviewed recommended changes to 2021/2022 Student Code of Conduct
• Received update on CARES Act funding allocations and reimbursements

School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board is holding public hearings to consider adopting new Career Technical Education (CTE) and English Language Arts (ELA) instructional materials for middle and high school. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including Head Start/Early Head Start strategic goals for 2021-2022. Teacher recognition and CTE student of the year awards are scheduled as special presentations.

• Public hearing on adoption of CTE materials for programs including Health Science, Agriscience, Criminal Justice, and Nursing Assistant
• Public hearing on adoption of ELA materials: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Into Reading (elementary) and McGraw Hill StudySync (grades 6-10)
• Consent agenda item: Approval of Head Start/Early Head Start Strategic Program Planning Goals 2021-2022
• Recognition of outstanding CTE Middle and High School Students of the Year
• Approval of minutes from April 6, 2021 regular meeting and workshop

The board approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering personnel, grants, and financial expenditures. Additionally, the board voted to approve the Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures for 2020/2021 through 2022/2023.

• Approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Workshop of April 6, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 8 through 13, including personnel recommendations (4-0)
• Approved Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures 2020/2021 through 2022/2023 (4-0)
• Approved Proclamation: School Lunch Hero Day (4-0)
• Approved Proclamation: Teacher Appreciation Week and National Teacher Day (4-0)

Workshop Session (Following School Board Meeting)

The School Board is holding a workshop session to discuss instructional materials. The discussion includes English Language Arts (ELA) and Career and Technical Education (CTE) topics.

• Discussion of 2020-2021 ELA instructional materials
• Discussion of 2021 CTE textbook adoption

The board received a presentation on the adoption process for instructional materials from the Office of Leading and Learning and Career and Technical Education. No votes were taken during this workshop session.

School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)

The board will hold a public hearing on the Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P) for 2020-2021 through 2022-2023, a required document for state funding and special services. The consent agenda includes approval of multiple course adoptions for the 2021-2022 school year at several schools. The board will also approve minutes from the March 2, 2021 meeting.

• Public hearing on Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P) for 2020-2021 through 2022-2023
• Course adoption for Leadership Strategies Honors at Fivay High School/NJROTC
• Course adoptions for Digital Video Production 1-6 at J.W. Mitchell and Wesley Chapel High Schools
• Course adoption for Arts, A/V Directed Study at Fred K. Marchman Technical College
• Course adoptions for IB MYP Spanish and Theatre at Starkey Ranch K-8

The board approved the consent agenda, which included personnel recommendations, budget amendments, and various course adoptions. Superintendent Kurt S. Browning announced that the mySchool online option will be canceled at the end of the school year.

• Approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Workshop of March 2, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 8 through 13 (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations including addendum (5-0)
• Approved Work Calendars 2021/2022 (5-0)
• Approved Budget Amendments #46 to #51 for February 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Course Adoptions for 2021/2022 for multiple schools (5-0)
• Approved Charter School Contract Second Amendment for Pepin Academies of Pasco County, Inc. (5-0)
• Canceled mySchool online option effective at the end of the school year

Workshop Session (Following School Board Meeting)

This is a workshop session following the regular school board meeting, where the board will discuss legislative matters affecting the district. The only agenda item is a discussion of pending legislation, supported by an attached bill report. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of legislative matters with an attached bill report

The board held a workshop session to review the 2021 Bill Report and Legislative Platform. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)

The Pasco County School Board approved the minutes from the February 16 meeting and adopted the consent agenda covering items such as new secondary school courses, a school‑building safety grant, disciplinary reassignments, and personnel actions. It also approved a tuition fee increase for the After School Enrichment Program for the 2021‑2022 school year. Additional items included a revised job description for a Technology Services Technician and discussion of a new STEM/STEAM teacher job description. All motions were carried by vote.

• Approval of consent agenda items 8‑13, including course adoption, safety grant, and disciplinary reassignments
• Approval of Personnel Recommendations (appointments, promotions, etc.)
• Approval of Revised Job Description for Technology Services Technician
• Approval of ASEP Tuition Fees increase for 2021‑2022
• Discussion of new Teacher STEM/STEAM job description

The board approved a consent agenda covering personnel, budget amendments, and financial reports. Members also voted to establish a new job description for STEM/STEAM teachers and passed several monthly proclamations.

• Approved Minutes of February 16, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 8 through 13, excluding item 10.2 (4-0)
• Approved New Job Description for Teacher STEM/STEAM (4-0)
• Approved Proclamation for Financial Literacy Month and Teaching Children to Save Day (4-0)
• Approved Proclamation for Fine Arts in Education Month (4-0)
• Approved Proclamation for National Autism Awareness Month (4-0)
• Approved Proclamation for National School Breakfast Week (4-0)

Workshop Session (4:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board will hold a workshop session to discuss the District's Data Dashboard. This is a discussion-only item with no formal action scheduled. A workshop handout was added on February 17, 2021.

• Board briefing on the District's Data Dashboard (discussion only)

The board held a workshop session to receive a presentation on the District's Data Dashboard. No formal actions or votes were taken during this session.

School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)

The School Board approved a consent agenda that includes adding Computer Science Principles and M/J Computer Science Discoveries 1 courses for all middle and high schools for 2021/2022. The board also approved a reading curriculum entitlement grant for elementary schools, Head Start by-law amendments, and disciplinary reassignments. A special presentation recognized Pasco-Hernando State College for donating equipment to the Hudson High School Pharmacy Technician program.

• Approved Course Adoption 2021/2022: Computer Science Principles (grades 6-12) and M/J Computer Science Discoveries 1 (middle schools)
• Approved course adoptions for Union Park Charter Academy, Innovation Preparatory Academy, and Dayspring Academy (dance, STEM, music, peer counseling)
• Approved High Quality Curriculum for Reading entitlement grant for elementary schools with greatest achievement gaps
• Approved 2019/2020 Promotion Retention Report covering K-12 student progression data
• Recognized Pasco-Hernando State College for donating pharmacy technician equipment to Hudson High School

The board approved the 2020/2021 Instructional and School Related Personnel collective bargaining agreements. It also approved salary increases for administrative and noninstructional nonbargaining staff. A consent agenda covering personnel, construction, and financial updates was passed.

• Approved 2020/2021 Instructional Collective Bargaining Agreement (5-0)
• Approved 2020/2021 Administrative and Noninstructional Nonbargaining Salary Increases (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 8 through 13, including personnel and salary updates (5-0)
• Approved Proclamation for Newspaper in Education Week (5-0)
• Approved Minutes of the February 2, 2021 meeting (5-0)

Workshop Session (Following School Board Meeting)

The Pasco County School Board will hold a workshop session to discuss two topics: reimagining alternative education and the state of Career and Technical Education (CTE). These are discussion items only, with no votes expected at this meeting.

• Discussion on Reimagining Alternative Education with presentation file attached
• Discussion on The State of CTE with workshop presentation and notebook attached

The board held a workshop to review presentations on reimagining alternative education and the state of Career and Technical Education (CTE). No formal decisions or votes were taken during this session.

School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)

The board approved a consent agenda including several action items. Key decisions include approving a new charter school (Dayspring Academy Elementary School-Jazz Campus) at 7137 Jasmine Blvd., Port Richey, and accepting a Governor's Education Emergency Relief grant for COVID-19 summer recovery. The board also heard an annual report from the Penny for Pasco Oversight Committee.

• Approved Dayspring Academy Elementary School-Jazz Campus charter school application (K-5, max 248 students by year 3)
• Approved Governor's Education Emergency Relief (GEER) Continuation of Summer Recovery grant for COVID-19 impact
• Approved Interdistrict Virtual Instruction Program Reciprocal Participation Agreement with Lee County
• Approved personnel recommendations including appointments, resignations, retirements, and transfers
• Received 2020 Annual Report from Penny for Pasco Oversight Committee

The board approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering personnel recommendations, budget amendments, and internal audits. Additionally, the board approved a facility use agreement extension for the Industry Certification Governing Board and member renewals for the Penny for Pasco Oversight Committee.

• Approved minutes of January 19, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 8 through 13, excluding CDW-G Government, Inc. attachment (5-0)
• Approved Industry Certification Governing Board (ICTC - AmSkills) Facility Use Agreement Extension (5-0)
• Approved Member Renewal 2021/2022 for Penny for Pasco Oversight Committee (5-0)

Workshop Session (4:30 PM)

This is a workshop session with no voting items. The School Board will hear a presentation from Early Childhood Programs staff on Head Start/Early Head Start shared governance and eligibility training.

• Discussion of Head Start/Early Head Start Governance Training led by Director Vicki Wolin

The District School Board of Pasco County conducted a workshop session focused on Head Start shared governance and eligibility training. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during this session.

School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)

The school board approved a consent agenda including multiple items. The most significant approval was the Extended School Day Spring Education Plan funded at $1,297,292.83 from state grants to provide additional instructional time for elementary and secondary students from February 1 to May 22, 2021. Other consent items include Head Start program updates, a K-12 civic literacy booklist, data-informed supports, and disciplinary reassignments.

• Approval of $1,297,292.83 for Extended School Day Spring Education Plan (Feb 1 - May 22, 2021)
• Approval of Head Start/Early Head Start Community Assessment Update Fall 2020
• Approval of Head Start/Early Head Start updated Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection and Enrollment Procedures 2021-2022
• Approval of K-12 Civic Literacy Booklist (Entitlement Grant)
• Approval of Disciplinary Reassignments (student placement changes)

The board met to conduct regular business and receive reports from district leadership. The only formal action recorded in the provided text was the approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 15, 2020 (5-0)