Pasco County Schools public meetings in 2022

Workshop Session (3:30 PM)

This is a workshop session of the Pasco County School Board. The board will receive informational presentations on Gallup employee engagement results and the second-quarter district update for the 2022/2023 school year. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Presentation on Gallup employee engagement survey results for Pasco County Schools
• Review of the 2022/2023 District Update for the second quarter

The board held a workshop session to review 2022 employee engagement and student poll results from Gallup. Staff also presented the Quarter II District Update covering literacy, career pathways, and operational tactics. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during this session.

School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)

The School Board holds a public hearing on proposed rezoning of elementary boundaries due to Mittye P. Locke Elementary's conversion to an early childhood center, affecting Anclote, Gulf Trace, Mittye P. Locke, and Richey Elementary areas. The board also approved an expulsion of a male student from Raymond B Stewart Middle School, recognized student achievements, and approved consent agenda items including out-of-state travel.

• Public hearing on rezoning elementary boundaries for 2023-2024 (effective July 1, 2023)
• Expulsion of male student (DOB 10/30/2008) from Raymond B Stewart Middle School
• Flying J-Pilot Company donation of $10,000 to Pasco High School for STEM programs
• Recognition of National FFA competition winners Nick Campbell and Abimael Parrilla (fourth place)
• Approval of out-of-state travel for Harvard Strategic Data Project workshops (Chicago, $500 district expense)

The board held a public hearing to discuss rezoning students from the closing kindergarten through fifth grade portion of Mittye P. Locke Elementary School to Anclote, Gulf Trace, and Richey elementary schools. The board also approved the minutes from the November 22, 2022, meeting and accepted an off-agenda impact fee refund request.

• Approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 22, 2022 (5-0)
• Accepted off-agenda Item 16.2 Impact Fee Refund Request for Esplanade at Wiregrass (5-0)

School Board Meeting and Reorganization of School Board (9:30 AM)

This meeting centers on the reorganization of the Pasco County School Board, including the swearing-in of three members, election of a chairman and vice chairman, appointment of committees, and approval of 2023 meeting dates. The board also approved a consent agenda covering out-of-state travel, disciplinary reassignments, personnel actions, rescinded out-of-field certifications, and a new job description for an After School Enrichment coordinator.

• Swearing-in of board members Cynthia Armstrong, Megan Harding, and Al Hernandez by Judge Shawn Crane
• Election of Megan Harding as Chairman and Alison Crumbley as Vice Chairman
• Approval of 2023 School Board meeting dates
• Approval of out-of-state travel for two staff to Future of Education Technology Conference in New Orleans (registration/hotel $410 per person)
• Approval of new job description for Coordinator, After School Enrichment Programs (funded by ASEP)

The board conducted its annual reorganization, electing new leadership and appointing members to district committees. The board also approved the 2023 meeting schedule and the appointment of the Law Firm of McClain, Alfonso, P.A. as board attorney.

• Elected Megan Harding as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Alison Crumbley as Vice Chairman (5-0)
• Approved revised District Committee appointments (5-0)
• Approved 2023 School Board meeting dates (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 8, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 10 through 15 (5-0)
• Appointed Law Firm of McClain, Alfonso, P.A. as School Board Attorney (5-0)
• Pulled Revised Job Description for School Nurse - Cyesis from voting

Canceled - Workshop Session (Immediately Following School Board Meeting)

This was a canceled workshop session of the Pasco County Schools board, originally scheduled for November 8, 2022. The single agenda item was an information presentation on cyber security. No decisions or discussions took place because the meeting was canceled.

• Canceled workshop session
• Cyber security information item (no action taken)

School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)

The Pasco County School Board will approve the minutes from the October 18 meeting and adopt an off‑agenda item recognizing Florida Family Engagement in Education Month. A public hearing will consider the November 2022 revisions to the NEOLA policy handbook, with final board approval scheduled for the December 13 meeting. The board will also vote on multiple consent‑agenda items, including an after‑school program at Thomas E. Weightman Middle School, school field trips, and entitlement‑grant projects under the American Rescue Plan.

• Approve minutes of the October 18, 2022 regular meeting
• Public hearing on November 2022 NEOLA policy revisions
• Adopt off‑agenda item: Florida Family Engagement in Education Month
• Approve After‑School Program Opportunity Hall (teacher stipend $25/hour)
• Approve ARP ESSER Intensive Afterschool and Weekend Academies grant

The board conducted a public hearing on policy revisions regarding district assignments and respect and civility. No final vote was taken on these policies as they will undergo further editing before December. The board also approved the minutes from the October 18, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes of the October 18, 2022 Regular Meeting (5-0)
• Approved removal of Item 16.3 (Florida Family Engagement in Education Month) from the agenda (5-0)

School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board will discuss the district's Success Plan for 2022-2027, which was pulled for discussion, and vote on a consent agenda including personnel recommendations, school field trips, disciplinary reassignments, entitlement grants, and surplus equipment. Special presentations will recognize students from the Extreme Summer Challenge, winners of the Clerk's Constitution Essay Contest, and teachers.

• Discussion of Pasco County Schools Success Plan 2022-2027 (item 10.1/15.1)
• Approval of personnel recommendations including appointments, resignations, and transfers (item 11.1)
• School field trip for WRHS American Sign Language 4 class to Washington DC, Apr 11-16, 2023 (item 9.1)
• Disciplinary reassignment of students pending change of placement (item 10.2)
• Declaration and disposition of surplus equipment no longer operational or too costly to repair (item 12.1)

The board approved the Pasco County Schools Success Plan 2022/2027 with updates to data, social media comments, and member bios. A series of consent agenda items including personnel recommendations, budget amendments, and facility use were also approved. Additionally, the board authorized specific out-of-state travel and a vendor addition.

• Approved Pasco County Schools Success Plan 2022/2027 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 9 through 14, including personnel recommendations (5-0)
• Approved Mitigation Bank Agreement with Aquatic Resource Mitigation, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Proclamation recognizing October 23-31 as Red Ribbon Week (5-0)
• Approved off-agenda item 16.4 for out-of-state travel to KNOX Advisory Council in Arizona (5-0)
• Approved off-agenda item 16.5 to add AMN Healthcare as a vendor (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 4, 2022 Regular Meeting and Workshop (5-0)

Employee Level IV Grievance Hearing (2:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board is conducting a Level IV grievance hearing for an employee appeal. The agenda includes only procedural items: opening the hearing, the grievance hearing itself (referenced as Cannon I and Cannon II), and adjournment. No other business is scheduled.

• Level IV grievance hearing for an employee appeal (Cannon I and Cannon II)

The District School Board of Pasco County held hearings regarding two grievances filed by school counselor Ernest Cannon. The board unanimously voted to deny relief for both claims.

• Denied relief sought by Ernest Cannon regarding alleged failure to follow progressive discipline (unanimous)
• Denied request for a hearing on a second grievance regarding administrative leave based on timeliness (unanimous)

Canceled - Employee Grievance Appeal Hearing (11:30 AM)

This meeting was canceled and did not occur. The agenda listed only procedural items for an employee grievance appeal hearing regarding Ernest Cannon, including opening the hearing, the hearing itself, and adjournment.

• Canceled hearing for employee grievance appeal
• No actions or decisions taken

Workshop Session (Immediately Following School Board Meeting)

The Pasco County School Board will hold a workshop session following its regular meeting to receive an informational update on Project RISE. No action is expected; the presentation is for discussion only.

• Project Rise update (informational)

District staff presented Project Rise updates and a recommendation to repurpose the Mittye P. Locke ES campus into an Early Learning Center. Superintendent Browning stated a formal recommendation will be submitted at the next board meeting to initiate the rezoning process.

• Proposed repurposing Mittye P. Locke ES campus to house an Early Learning Center

Closed Session (Safety and Security Plans; Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool) (8:30 AM)

The Pasco County School Board is meeting in closed session to discuss safety and security plans and the Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool. Per state law, the discussion and related materials are exempt from public record.

• Closed session for safety and security plans (Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool)

School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)

The Pasco County School Board met and approved a consent agenda consisting of routine items, including the adoption of minutes, out-of-state travel approvals, course adoptions, the District Professional Learning Catalog, disciplinary reassignments, and several grants. No public hearings or special presentations were held. The board also received reports from members and the superintendent.

• Approved out-of-state travel for Sunlake High School teacher to AOPA STEM Conference in Memphis, TN ($2,000)
• Adopted M/J STEM Env Sci course for Learning Lodge Academy
• Approved disciplinary reassignments for student change-of-placement (see Attachments A and B)
• Accepted School District Intensive Reading Initiative Pilot (DIRIP) grant for K-5 reading intervention
• Approved application for University of Central Florida Community School Grant Program

The board approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering personnel, purchasing, and construction. Additionally, the board voted to implement a Student Crime Watch Program and approved the 2022/2023 Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool.

• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14 (5-0)
• Approved Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool 2022/2023 (5-0)
• Approved proclamation for Head Start Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved resolution to implement Student Crime Watch Program (5-0)
• Approved off-agenda item for expulsion of male student at Paul R. Smith Middle School (5-0)
• Approved off-agenda item to send school buses to Southwest Florida (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 30, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Workshop Session (4:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board will hold a workshop session to receive a district update from Superintendent Kurt S. Browning. No votes, public hearings, or specific action items are scheduled. The agenda consists solely of an informational presentation.

• District update (Q1) from Superintendent Kurt S. Browning

The board held a workshop session to receive presentations on district updates for the first quarter of 2022/2023. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

School Board Meeting (Final Public Hearing on 2022/2023 Budget) (6:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board held a final public hearing to adopt the 2022/2023 Annual Budget, the Resolution Determining Revenues and Millage Levied, and the Final Budget Resolution. The board announced a rolled‑back rate of 5.1058 mills, an 8.03% increase, and a levied rate of 5.5160 mills for the fiscal year. In addition, the board approved a consent agenda covering several education‑related items. All motions carried.

• Adopt Final Budget Resolution with millage rate 5.5160 mills (rolled back 5.1058, 8.03% increase)
• Approve Innovation Preparatory Academy 3 charter contract (5‑year contract starting 2023/2024)
• Approve State‑Required Uniform Assessment Calendar of District‑Wide Assessments
• Approve IDEA Part B K‑12 entitlement grant for supplemental services to students with disabilities
• Approve Disciplinary Reassignments for student placement changes

The board approved the final 2022/2023 fiscal year budget and the associated millage rate. The budget includes a general operating budget of $850.1 million and a capital budget of $534.6 million. The board also accepted two off-agenda items regarding the extended school day and a training center agreement.

• Approved 2022/2023 Final Budget of $1,806,612,230 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution Determining Revenues and Millage Levied at 5.5160 mills (5-0)
• Approved Minutes of the August 30, 2022 Regular Meeting (5-0)
• Accepted Off Agenda Item 16.12 Extended School Day 2022/2023 (5-0)
• Accepted Off Agenda Item 16.13 Red Apple Adult Training Center Agreement (5-0)

School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board approved a consent agenda including personnel recommendations (hires, transfers, resignations), multiple entitlement grants for school improvement, computer science teacher bonuses, and reading interventions, as well as out-of-state travel for staff to Harvard and Washington D.C. The board also approved minutes from the previous meeting and a school field trip for cheerleading to a national championship.

• Personnel recommendations including administrative, instructional, non-instructional appointments, transfers, and separations
• 2022/2023 Unified School Improvement Grant (UniSIG) to impact student achievement at school improvement schools
• Computer Science Teacher Bonus entitlement grant to fund qualifying teachers
• High-Impact Reading Interventions and Targeted Supports (HIITS) grant for professional development in reading
• Out-of-state travel: Harvard Strategic Data Project ($500 total district expense) and NHSA Fall Leadership Institute ($6,500 total)

The board approved a consent agenda covering personnel recommendations, grant entitlements, and surplus property agreements. Additionally, the board voted to name the Zephyrhills High School softball field in honor of Craig Milburn and approved a purchasing request for Gallup.

• Approved minutes from August 2, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14, including personnel recommendations (5-0)
• Approved purchasing request for Gallup (5-0)
• Approved naming of Zephyrhills High School Softball Field (5-0)

Workshop Session (Immediately following the School Board Meeting)

The School Board will hold a workshop session to receive information on the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) results for 2021. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is an informational presentation only.

• Presentation of YRBS Student Survey data for 2021

The board held a workshop to review Youth Risk Behavior Survey results and secondary grading practices for the 2022/2023 school year. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the session.

School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)

The Pasco County School Board approved its consent agenda, which includes personnel actions and other routine items. It voted to adopt the instructional materials for reproductive health and disease education required by House Bill No. 545 for the 2022‑23 school year. The board also extended contract negotiations for Innovation Preparatory Academy 3 and renewed STAR Academy competitive grants for Fox Hollow Elementary and Hudson Primary Academy. Several special presentations honored award‑winning students, teachers and community partners.

• Approval of the consent agenda and related personnel recommendations
• Approval of instructional materials for reproductive health & disease education (annual approval)
• Extension of contract negotiations for Innovation Preparatory Academy 3
• Renewal of Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center STAR Academy grants for Fox Hollow Elementary and Hudson Primary Academy
• Special presentations honoring award‑winning students, teachers and community partners

The board approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering personnel recommendations, instructional materials, and purchasing. Members also voted to approve district policy updates and the appointment of Investment Oversight Committee members for FY 2022/2023.

• Approved minutes of July 26, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14, including personnel recommendations (5-0)
• Approved DSBPC Policies Update: NEOLA 22.1 and 22.2 (5-0)
• Approved Investment Oversight Committee Members for FY 2022/2023 (5-0)
• Approved Allocation Changes 2022/2023 (5-0)
• Approved instructional materials for Reproductive Health & Disease Education (via consent agenda)

School Board Meeting (First Public Hearing on 2022/2023 Tentative Budget) (6:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board is holding the first public hearing on the proposed tentative budget for fiscal year 2022/2023, including adopting tentative millage rates. The board will also hear public comments on updates to district policies (NEOLA 22.1 and 22.2) and consider consent items such as the Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan and personnel recommendations. Final approval of the budget and millage rates is scheduled for September 12, 2022.

• First public hearing to adopt tentative budget and millage rates for 2022/2023 fiscal year
• Public hearing on DSBPC policies update (NEOLA 22.1 and 22.2, May special update, and district revisions)
• Approval of Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan 2022/2023 per Marjory Stoneman Douglas Safety Act
• Personnel recommendations including appointments, contract adjustments, and transfers
• Recognition of Pasco Sheriff's Office as 2022 FASRO Agency of the Year and Lt. Troy Fergueson's Lifetime Achievement Award

The Board approved a tentative fiscal year budget of $1,722,742,148 and a tentative millage rate of 5.516. A final public hearing on the budget is scheduled for September 12, 2022. The Board also approved the consent agenda and minutes from July 19, 2022.

• Adopted tentative 2022/2023 budget of $1,722,742,148 (5-0)
• Adopted tentative millage rate of 5.516 (5-0)
• Set final public hearing for budget on September 12, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 19, 2022 Regular Meeting and Workshop (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14, excluding item 13.2 (5-0)
• Pulled Item 13.2 Investment Oversight Committee Members for FY 2022/2023 from voting

Workshop Session (3:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board will hold a workshop session to discuss the capital budget, the Parent Bill of Rights and related parent resources, and proposed revisions to district policies (NEOLA updates). No votes are expected; this is a discussion meeting.

• Discussion of the Capital Budget for the district
• Overview and demonstration of parent resources related to the Parent Bill of Rights
• Proposed revisions to multiple district policies through NEOLA updates (including policies 0100, 0131, 1120, etc.)

The board held a workshop to review the 2022/2023 Capital Plan and the implementation of the Parent Bill of Rights. Staff presented policy updates and training plans for review prior to future board approval. No formal votes were taken during this session.

• Reviewed 2022/2023 Capital Plan and Ten Year Capital Plan Summary (2022/2032)
• Reviewed staff training and communication plans for the Parent Bill of Rights
• Reviewed NEOLA policy updates (Volume 22.1, 22.2, and May Special Update) for future approval

School Board Meeting (Advertisement of 2022/2023 Tentative Budget) (6:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board is advertising the 2022/2023 tentative budget. Public hearings will be held on the District Controlled Open Enrollment Plan, the Magnet Plan, and the Student Progression Plan for the upcoming school year. The board will also consider a consent agenda including field trips, course adoptions, and an amendment to the charter contract with Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel to increase enrollment.

• Advertisement of 2022/2023 tentative budget
• Public hearing on District Controlled Open Enrollment Plan for 2022/2023 School Choice
• Public hearing on Magnet Plan 2022/2023
• Public hearing on Student Progression Plan 2022/2023
• Amendment to charter contract with Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel to increase enrollment to 1,200 students

The board approved the publication of the 2022/2023 tentative budget advertisement, noting a millage rate decrease to 4.016. Other approved actions included personnel recommendations, a parking agreement for Odessa Elementary, and the naming of the Pasco High School press box.

• Approved Advertisement for 2022/2023 Proposed Tentative Budget (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 9 through 14, excluding item 13.3 (5-0)
• Approved Minutes of June 21, 2022 Regular Meeting and Workshop (5-0)
• Approved Out of State Travel for Pricing of Issuance of COPS, 2022A in New York (5-0)
• Approved Parking Agreement for Odessa Elementary School (5-0)
• Approved Press Box Naming at Pasco High School (5-0)

School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board approved the minutes from the June 7 meeting and adopted the consent agenda. It voted to approve several consent items, including a Builder’s Risk insurance policy for the new construction project at Gulf High School with a premium not to exceed $256,188 (later revised to $240,284). The board also approved personnel recommendations, surplus equipment disposition, and various grant and program items for the 2022‑2023 school year.

• Approve Builder’s Risk Policy – New Construction Project at Gulf High School (premium not to exceed $256,188, revised to $240,284)
• Approve Personnel Recommendations (appointments, contracts, retirements, etc.)
• Approve Title II Part A Supporting Effective Instruction entitlement grant
• Approve Surplus Equipment declaration and disposition
• Approve Annual School Field Trips for 2022/2023

The board approved the 2022/2023 Student Code of Conduct and a series of administrative consent items, including personnel recommendations and budget amendments. Several items were pulled from the consent agenda for discussion before being approved, including a school violence program grant.

• Approved 2022/2023 Student Code of Conduct (5-0)
• Approved BJA STOP School Violence Program Grant (5-0)
• Approved Solicitation and Contract Renewals (5-0)
• Approved Dedication of Land O Lakes High School Gym (5-0)
• Approved Penny for Pasco Interlocal Agreement (5-0)
• Approved School Field Trips (5-0)
• Approved Dayspring Contract for Angeline (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 9 through 14 (5-0)

Pasco County School Board Leasing Corporation

The Pasco County School Board Leasing Corporation approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $110 million in Certificates of Participation (COPs) Series 2022A. The funds will finance construction of Kirkland Ranch K-8 and an addition at Starkey Ranch K-8. The board also approved minutes from the October 2021 meeting.

• Approved resolution for $110M COPs Series 2022A
• Funds new construction of Kirkland Ranch K-8
• Funds wing addition at Starkey Ranch K-8
• Underwriters include Bank of America, Raymond James, RBC
• Approved minutes of October 5, 2021 meeting

The Pasco County School Board Leasing Corporation approved a resolution to authorize the issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2022A. The board also approved the minutes from the October 5, 2021 meeting.

• Approved Resolution to Authorize the Issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2022A (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the October 5, 2021 meeting (5-0)

Workshop Session (3:30 PM)

The Pasco County School Board will hold a workshop session to discuss the Student Progression Plan, Controlled Open Enrollment Plan, and Magnet Plan for the 2022-23 school year, as well as a district update. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of the 2022-23 Student Progression Plan and summary of changes
• Discussion of the 2022-23 Controlled Open Enrollment Plan and summary of changes
• Discussion of the 2022-23 Magnet Plan and summary of changes
• District update for the fourth quarter of summer 2022

The board held a workshop to review the Quarter 4 District Update, the 2022/2023 Student Progression Plan, the 2021/2022 Magnet Plan, and the 2021/2022 District Controlled Open Enrollment Plan. No formal votes were taken during the session.

Closed Session (Litigation) (3:15 PM)

The Pasco County Schools board is meeting in closed session to discuss pending litigation. This is a procedural item with no public agenda details.

• Closed session to discuss litigation matters

School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)

The Pasco County School Board approved the minutes from the May 17 meeting and adopted the consent agenda. It presented the winners of the 2022 Pasco High Schools Parking Pass Safety Art Contest, noting a Pepin Distributors grant of $8,000 to produce the new parking tags. The board also held the second public hearing on the 2022/2023 Student Code of Conduct and approved several out‑of‑state travel requests.

• Approval of May 17, 2022 meeting minutes
• $8,000 grant to Pepin Distributors for high‑school parking pass artwork
• Second public hearing on the 2022/2023 Student Code of Conduct
• Adoption of the consent agenda covering multiple routine items
• Approval of out‑of‑state travel to Kansas ($5,682.51) and other conferences

The board approved the minutes from the May 17, 2022, meeting and passed a consent agenda covering items 9 through 14, excluding two specific items. A public hearing was held regarding the 2022/2023 Student Code of Conduct, with a final vote scheduled for June 21.

• Approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 17, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14, excluding items 11.5 and 12.6 (5-0)
• Pulled Item 11.5 ASEP: After School Enrichment Program Tuition Fees 2022/2023 for discussion
• Pulled Item 12.6 PLANNING: Educational Plant Five Year Survey Report 2022-2027 from voting

School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)

The School Board held a public hearing on the 2022/23 Student Code of Conduct and approved it. They also approved an amended Notice of Tax for School Capital Outlay and a closed expulsion appeal. The consent agenda included field trips, disciplinary reassignments, and a Head Start grant COLA and quality improvement.

• Public hearing and approval of 2022/23 Student Code of Conduct
• Approved Amended Notice of Tax for School Capital Outlay (millage rate and project list)
• Approved closed expulsion appeal for a female student at East Pasco Education Academy/CARES
• Approved school field trips to Nashville, Orlando for HOSA, cheerleading, and journalism
• Approved Early Head Start and Head Start grants cost of living adjustment and quality improvement

The board approved an amended notice of tax for school capital outlay and a student expulsion. Several new job descriptions and consent agenda items were approved following discussion.

• Approved Amended Notice of Tax for School Capital Outlay (5-0)
• Approved expulsion of female student at East Pasco Education Academy/CARES (5-0)
• Approved New Job Description for Library Media Specialist (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 3, 2022 meeting and workshop (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14, excluding items 11.2, 11.3, 12.3, and 13.1 (5-0)

Closed Session (Negotiations) (8:30 AM)

The Pasco County School Board is conducting a closed session regarding negotiations. The meeting is scheduled for May 3, 2022, at the Building 3 boardroom.

• Closed Session (Negotiations)

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)

The Pasco County School Board will hold a workshop to discuss the Student Code of Conduct for the upcoming school year and receive an update from the African American History Task Force.

• Review of the Student Code of Conduct 2022/2023 draft
• Presentation from the African American History Task Force including an exemplary school district rubric

The board reviewed proposed revisions to the 2022/2023 Student Code of Conduct and received a presentation on the African American History Task Force. No formal votes were taken during the workshop session.

• Reviewed recommended revisions to 2022/2023 Student Code of Conduct
• Scheduled Student Code of Conduct public hearing for May 17, 2022
• Scheduled final approval of Student Code of Conduct for June 7, 2022
• Superintendent Browning stated work will begin on the African American History Task Force

School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)

The School Board will consider a consent agenda covering personnel recommendations, field trips, disciplinary reassignments, and a charter renewal for Union Park Charter Academy. A separate discussion and vote are scheduled for a new charter school application for Innovation Preparatory Academy 3, a proposed K–8 school in Mirada Bay.

• Innovation Preparatory Academy 3 charter application — 15 of 22 sections met standards; vote set for Item 15
• Union Park Charter Academy three-year renewal contract
• Out-of-state travel to Nashville for IMS Global Learning Impact Conference ($175)
• Title I Part D grant for neglected and delinquent students
• Personnel recommendations including appointments, resignations, and contract adjustments

The board approved the charter school application for Innovation Preparatory Academy 3 and adopted Cengage and Savvas instructional materials. A consent agenda covering personnel, construction, and purchasing was also approved.

• Approved Innovation Preparatory Academy 3 Charter School Application (4-0)
• Approved adoption of Cengage High School and Savvas Middle School instructional materials, contingent on 7th Grade books being moved to the state approved list (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14, including personnel recommendations (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the April 19, 2022 Regular Meeting and Workshop (4-0)
• Approved adoption of an off-agenda miscellaneous approval request (4-0)

Workshop Session (4:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board is holding a workshop session to discuss the Community Engagement Task Force. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the board will receive information and discuss the task force's work.

• Discussion of the Community Engagement Task Force

The board held a workshop to review research and six key findings regarding community engagement efforts. The session focused on recommendations to improve communication, transparency, and consistency in family engagement. No formal votes were taken during this workshop.

School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)

The board held a public hearing to consider adopting new math instructional materials from Savvas (grades 6-8) and Cengage (AGA). The board also approved an expulsion appeal for a male student at Pine View Middle School. Several consent agenda items were approved, including new courses for Kirkland Ranch Academy, out-of-state travel, and a foreign exchange sponsoring organization.

• Public hearing on adoption of new math instructional materials for grades 6-8 (Savvas) and AGA (Cengage)
• Expulsion appeal hearing for a male student at Pine View Middle School
• Adoption of nine new courses for Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation for 2022-2023
• Approval of out-of-state travel for Zephyrhills High School basketball coach to clinic in Atlanta ($329 hotel/registration)
• Approval of AIFS Foundation/AYA as foreign exchange sponsoring organization for 2022-2023

The board approved the minutes from April 5, 2022, and passed a consent agenda covering items 9 through 14, including personnel recommendations and course adoptions. A male student from Pine View Middle School was expelled for the remainder of the 2021/2022 school year and the 2022/2023 school year with services. A public hearing on instructional materials was held, but no final recommendation was made.

• Approved minutes of April 5, 2022 Regular Meeting and Workshop (5-0)
• Approved expulsion of male student at Pine View Middle School for remainder of 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 school years with services (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14, including personnel recommendations (5-0)
• Approved 2022/2023 course adoption for Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation (via consent agenda)
• Approved 2022/2023 Foreign Exchange Sponsoring Organization (via consent agenda)
• Approved Early Head Start and Head Start 2022/2023 competitive grants (via consent agenda)
• Approved revised 2022/2023 Student/Teacher Calendar (via consent agenda)
• Approved Duke Energy Easement at Old Post Road and surplus property at MP Locke Elementary (via consent agenda)

Workshop Session (Immediately following the School Board Meeting)

The Pasco County Schools workshop will present a referendum to participants. It will also provide an overview of proposed math instructional materials for adoption. Both items are supported by attached board presentation documents.

• Referendum Board Presentation (PDF, 620 KB)
• 2021‑2022 Math Adoption Board Workshop materials (PDF, 3,187 KB)
• Final Pasco Math IMET 21‑22 document (PDF, 232 KB)

The board reviewed recommendations for 2022/2023 mathematics instructional materials and a proposed referendum to fund salary supplements for teachers and staff. No final votes were taken on these items during the workshop.

• Requested resolutions for .5, .75, and 1 mil millage options for the next board meeting

School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)

The Pasco County School Board approved the minutes from the March 1 meeting and adopted the consent agenda. It voted to uphold three bus expulsion recommendations for Pasco High School students born May 9, 2003; March 29, 2005; and February 3, 2006. The board also approved two out‑of‑state field trips and added several new courses for Cambridge Magnet, Plato Academy‑Trinity, and River Ridge High School for the 2022‑2023 school year.

• Approval of March 1, 2022 meeting minutes
• Bus expulsion approvals for three Pasco High School students (DOB: 5/9/2003, 3/29/2005, 2/3/2006)
• Adoption of the consent agenda
• Approval of two school field trips (Pasco High School to Tampa, FL; West Ridge High School to Ames, IA)
• Adoption of new courses for Cambridge Magnet, Plato Academy‑Trinity, and River Ridge High School

The board approved the minutes from the March 1, 2022, regular meeting and workshop. The board also approved the bus expulsion of a female student from Pasco High School. Other agenda items were discussed during public comment and committee reports, but no further decisions were recorded in the provided text.

• Approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Workshop of March 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Bus Expulsion of female student at Pasco High School (5-0)

Workshop Session (10:00 AM)

The District School Board of Pasco County and the Pasco Board of County Commissioners are holding a joint workshop to discuss the Penny for Pasco program. Topics include a general discussion, placing the program on the November 2022 election ballot, and school projects. No decisions or votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• General discussion of Penny for Pasco program
• Discussion of placing Penny for Pasco on the November 2022 election ballot
• Discussion of school projects related to Penny for Pasco

Closed Session (Negotiations) (8:30 AM)

The Pasco County School Board is meeting in a closed session to discuss negotiations. No specific agenda items or outcomes are detailed; the meeting is purely procedural and confidential per state law.

• Closed session (negotiations) under Florida's government-in-the-sunshine law exceptions

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

Workshop Session (Immediately following the School Board Meeting)

This is a workshop session of the Pasco County School Board, held immediately after the regular board meeting. The only agenda item is a District Update presentation. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.

• District Update Q3 2022 presentation

The board held a workshop session to receive updates on district academic programs, testing, and hiring. No substantive decisions were made during this session.

School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)

The Pasco County School Board approved the minutes from the February 15 meeting and adopted an off‑agenda item. It then approved a consent agenda that included field trips, out‑of‑state travel, student achievement contracts, the ELL plan, disciplinary reassignments, personnel actions, and a new Juvenile Justice Transition Specialist position. Public comment was also scheduled.

• Contract amendment for R.I.S.E. Charter School to defer opening to 2023/2024
• Out‑of‑state travel approval for Mercury Marine training ($959.20) in Suwanee, GA
• Approval of District English Language Learners (ELL) Plan
• Approval of personnel recommendations including appointments and contract adjustments
• Approval of new job description for Juvenile Justice Transition Specialist (JJTS)

The board approved the minutes from the February 15, 2022, regular meeting and workshop. Members also approved the consent agenda items 9 through 14, with the exception of one job description which was pulled for discussion.

• Approved February 15, 2022 Regular Meeting and Workshop minutes (5-0)
• Approved adoption of off-agenda item 17.3 School Board Attorney Comments (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14, excluding item 11.3 (5-0)

Workshop Session (5:00 PM)

The Pasco County Schools Board will hold a workshop session with a single agenda item: a presentation regarding Gulf High School. No decisions are scheduled; the item is listed for discussion only.

• Gulf High School presentation (discussion only)

The School Board held a workshop to review design goals, layouts, and phasing for an upcoming construction project at Gulf High School. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board met on February 15, 2022, and approved the consent agenda, which included out-of-state travel, field trips, course adoptions, disciplinary reassignments, and multiple entitlement grants. The board also recognized a certified board member and teachers, and approved minutes from previous meetings.

• Approval of $2,087 out-of-state travel for an adult education conference in Seattle, Washington
• Approval of school field trips to Lake Buena Vista, FL, and Washington DC
• Adoption of 3-D Animation Tech 1 and 2 courses for Dayspring Early College Academy
• Approval of IDEA Part B American Rescue Plan grants for K-12 and preschool students with disabilities
• Approval of a Safety and Security of School Buildings entitlement grant

The board approved the minutes from the February 1, 2022, regular meeting and workshop. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports on district finances, student achievement, and community engagement.

• Approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Workshop of February 1, 2022 (5-0)

Formal Grievance Appeal Hearing (4:00 PM)

This meeting is a formal grievance appeal hearing for Pasco County Schools. The agenda includes opening the hearing, conducting the hearing, and adjournment, but no details on the specific grievance or decision are provided.

• 1.1 Open Hearing (Procedural)
• 1.2 Formal Grievance Appeal Hearing (Hearing)
• 1.3 Adjourn (Procedural)

School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)

The school board approved a consent agenda that extends the Extended School Day program through May 25, 2022, with no additional hours or funding. The board also approved out-of-state travel for staff, grants for homeless youth and computer science certification, disciplinary reassignments, and personnel recommendations. The Penny for Pasco Oversight Committee presented its annual report as information only.

• Extended School Day program extended to May 25, 2022 (no additional hours or funding)
• Approved $4,218 out-of-state travel for Early Childhood staff to RIVHSA conference in Atlanta, GA
• Approved $7,175 out-of-state travel for staff to SHAPE conference in New Orleans, LA
• Accepted American Rescue Plan Homeless Children & Youth (ARP-HCY) grant
• Accepted Computer Science Certification grant

The Board approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering personnel, travel, and financial statements. Additionally, the Board approved the NEOLA Policies Special Update and a resolution for Black History Month.

• Approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 18, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14, excluding item 12.4 (5-0)
• Approved Miscellaneous Approval Requests (5-0)
• Approved Member Renewal 2022/2023 for Penny for Pasco Oversight Committee (5-0)
• Approved NEOLA Policies Special Update (5-0)
• Approved Resolution - Black History Month (5-0)

Closed Session (Negotiations) (8:30 AM)

This is a closed session for negotiations by the Pasco County Schools Board. The agenda lists only the closed session item with no specific topics or decisions disclosed.

• Closed session (negotiations) — no public discussion or 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)

The Pasco County Schools Board will hold an informational workshop immediately after its February 1, 2022 meeting. The session will present the annual School Board/ECP Shared Governance and Eligibility Training for Head Start. Vicki Wolin, Director of Early Childhood Programs, will begin the presentation, followed by Elizabeth DeCamilla, Supervisor of Quality Foundations. No formal decisions are scheduled during this workshop.

• Presentation on Shared Governance and Eligibility Training (Head Start)

The board participated in a workshop regarding the Early Childhood Program's role in Head Start. The session covered shared governance, the Five-Year Action Plan goals, and eligibility. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during this session.

School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board holds a public hearing on special updates to NEOLA policies, which were revised by staff following a December workshop. The consent agenda includes approval of several school field trips, new course adoptions, the 2020/2021 promotion retention report, and out-of-state travel for a math conference. The board also recognizes teachers and considers minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing on NEOLA policies (items Neola 1121, 2430, 3121, etc.) with final approval scheduled for Feb 1, 2022
• Approval of field trips: JWMHS journalism to Los Angeles ($ internal), RRHS robotics to West Palm Beach, California PA, and Houston, and others
• Adoption of Access Algebra I course for River Ridge High School (2021/2022) and Photojournalism for Mitchell, River Ridge, and Sunlake (2022/2023)
• Out-of-state travel for National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference in New Orleans (5 travelers, $3,163.14)
• Approval of 2020/2021 Promotion Retention Report (grades K-12 promotion, retention, good cause statistics)

The board approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering personnel recommendations, budget amendments, and multiple entitlement grants. Additional actions included approving a contract with the Florida Department of Health and recognizing Career and Technical Education Month and Celebrate Literacy Week.

• Approved Minutes of December 14, 2021 meeting and workshop (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 9 through 14, including various grants and personnel recommendations (5-0)
• Approved Resolution recognizing Career and Technical Education Month (4-0)
• Approved Proclamation recognizing Celebrate Literacy Week (4-0)
• Approved off-agenda contract with Florida Department of Health (4-0)
• Approved ESSER entitlement grants for elementary and secondary schools (via consent agenda)
• Approved Reading Tutoring for K-3 Students entitlement grant (via consent agenda)
• Approved Civic Literacy Excellence Initiative curricula entitlement grant (via consent agenda)