Pasco County Schools public meetings in 2023

Workshop Session (4:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board holds a workshop session with a single informational item: an update on Advanced Academics and Pasco Pathways. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and presentation only.

• Update on Advanced Academics and Pasco Pathways programs

The board conducted a workshop session to review updates on Pasco Pathways, Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, and various magnet programs. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Legal Services Selection (Workshop) (10:30 AM)

The Pasco County School Board is holding a workshop to hear presentations from four law firms vying to provide legal services to the district. The firms—Bush Graziano Riche & Platter, GrayRobinson, Paul Meeker, and Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick—will each present for one hour. No votes will be taken; this is an information-gathering session.

• Presentations from four law firms: Bush Graziano Riche & Platter, GrayRobinson, Paul Meeker, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick
• Each firm given a one-hour time slot for presentation
• Workshop format; no decisions or votes scheduled

School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board will consider a consent agenda including a second amendment to the Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel charter contract to increase enrollment to 1,400 students for K-8. Other items include approval of field trips, disciplinary reassignments, the promotion retention report for 2022/2023, and school success plans for 2023/2024. The meeting also features special presentations including a capital credit check from Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative and recognition of an outstanding senior and a teacher.

• Charter school contract amendment: Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel enrollment increase to 1,400 students (K-8)
• Field trips approved: WRHS wrestling to Valdosta, GA; WRHS sophomore/junior college tour; CCHS cheerleading to Orlando championship
• Disciplinary reassignment: change of placement recommendations for students (Attachment A and B)
• Promotion retention report 2022/2023: data on student progression, retentions, and good cause promotions
• School success plans 2023/2024: required improvement plans for all Pasco schools

The board approved the consent agenda, which included personnel recommendations, budget amendments, and school field trips. Members ranked firms for legal services, selecting Bush Graziano Riche & Platter as the top choice. The board also approved the minutes from the December 5, 2023, meeting and workshop.

• Approved minutes of December 5, 2023, Regular Meeting and Workshop (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel, budget amendments, and field trips (4-0)
• Ranked Bush Graziano Riche & Platter as Choice 1 for Legal Services RFQ
• Ranked Paul Meeker as Choice 2 for Legal Services RFQ
• Ranked GrayRobinson as Choice 3 for Legal Services RFQ
• Ranked Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick as Choice 4 for Legal Services RFQ

Workshop Session (Immediately Following School Board Meeting)

The Pasco County Schools board will hold a workshop on December 5, 2023, to review an informational item on Gallup. The agenda lists only this item, with a briefing file for principal sessions. No public hearings, contracts, or policy votes are scheduled.

• Gallup informational item
• Principal sessions briefing file

The board held a workshop session to review the 2023 Employee and Student Engagement Results and Findings presented by Gallup. The session consisted of a presentation and discussion regarding survey results and recommendations. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this workshop.

School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)

The Pasco County School Board is acting on a consent agenda that includes charter school contracts for Mater Academy Northwood High School (5-year) and Pepin Academies Wesley Chapel at Kirkland Ranch (15-year), plus a disciplinary reassignment and a computer science teacher bonus grant. The board also considers an expulsion with services for a male student at Rodney B Cox Elementary School. Special presentations include the Investment Oversight Committee annual report and recognition of the Pasco Literacy Teacher of the Year.

• Approval of 5-year charter contract for Mater Academy Northwood High School (grades 9-12, up to 1,600 students by Year 4)
• Approval of 15-year charter contract for Pepin Academies Wesley Chapel at Kirkland Ranch (grades 3-12, up to 300 students by Year 5)
• Expulsion with services of male student (born 2012) at Rodney B Cox Elementary School
• School field trip for JWMHS Varsity Winter Guard to Dayton, OH for WGI Championships (funded by band internal account)
• Computer Science Teacher Bonus Grant (non-competitive, up to $1,000 per qualifying teacher)

The board approved the 2024/2025 student and teacher calendar and passed a series of consent agenda items including charter school contracts and personnel recommendations. The board also approved two real estate contract amendments and proclaimed Gifted Education Week.

• Approved Student/Teacher Calendar 2024/2025 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including charter school contracts and personnel recommendations (5-0)
• Approved expulsion with services for a male student at Rodney B Cox Elementary School (5-0)
• Proclaimed December 4-8, 2023, as Gifted Education Week (5-0)
• Approved Section 504: Notice of Procedural Safeguards and Rights (5-0)
• Approved Fifth Amendment to Contract for Sale and Purchase of Real Property (Northwood) (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Contract for Dedication of School Site (Evans Properties) (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 21, 2023 meeting (5-0)

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

The school board held its annual reorganization, electing Megan Harding as chairman and Alison Crumbley as vice chairman, approving committee appointments for 2024, and setting 2024 meeting dates (including a time change for August 20). The board also approved a consent agenda covering field trips, disciplinary reassignments, a Stronger Connections Grant, out-of-state travel totaling $3,497.60, personnel actions, and surplus equipment.

• Elected Megan Harding as chairman and Alison Crumbley as vice chairman for 2024
• Approved 2024 school board meeting dates (August 20 meeting time changed to 9:30 AM)
• Approved school field trips: cheerleading to Kissimmee (Feb 8-12) and Daytona Beach (Dec 15-17), journalism to New York City (Mar 12-16)
• Approved out-of-state travel for two staff to NHSA conference in New Orleans, total $3,497.60 from ECP Head Start Grant
• Approved Stronger Connections Grant program for safe and healthy students under ESEA

The board completed its reorganization by electing a Chairman and Vice Chairman and appointing committees for 2024. The board also approved the 2024 meeting schedule, the consent agenda, and an extension of the school board attorney's contract.

• Elected Megan Harding as Chairman (4-0)
• Elected Alison Crumbley as Vice Chairman (4-0)
• Approved Appointment of Committees for 2024 (4-0)
• Approved 2024 School Board Meeting Dates (4-0)
• Approved minutes from November 7 and November 9, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel recommendations and financial statements (4-0)
• Approved extension of School Board Attorney Contract and Agreement for Legal Services (4-0)

Closed Expulsion Appeal Hearings (8:30 AM)

The Pasco County School Board held closed expulsion appeal hearings for two Anclote High School students. One item was pulled from the agenda with no vote taken. The board voted to approve the expulsion recommendation for a male student born 03/23/2008.

• Item 2.1 pulled from agenda, no vote taken for male student (DOB 10/14/2005), Anclote High School
• Item 2.2 approved: expulsion appeal of male student (DOB 03/23/2008), Anclote High School
• Motion to approve carried 4-0 (Armstrong, Beaudoin, Crumbley, Harding)
• Hearings conducted by Superintendent Kurt S. Browning
• Serious violations of Student Code of Conduct cited for both recommendations

The board heard one expulsion appeal for a male student at Anclote High School. Instead of expulsion, the board approved the Superintendent's recommendation for alternative placement or virtual learning for the rest of the 2023/2024 school year.

• Approved alternative placement/virtual learning in lieu of expulsion for male student (DOB 05/06/2008) at Anclote High School (4-0)
• Pulled from agenda: Closed Expulsion with services Appeal Hearing of Male Student (DOB 10/14/2005) Anclote High School

Workshop Session (Immediately Following School Board Meeting)

The Pasco County School Board will hold a workshop session to discuss the district's legislative platform for the upcoming year. This is an information item only; no decisions will be made during the workshop. Materials distributed at the workshop were added on November 10, 2023.

• Discussion of the FSBA Legislative Platform (file attached)

Board members reviewed the FSBA Legislative Platform and discussed items to develop a local platform for Pasco County. Assistant Superintendent Betsy Kuhn will capture the discussed items for review by the Superintendent and board members.

School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)

The Pasco County School Board approved the minutes from the October 17 meeting and held a public hearing on Section 504 procedural safeguards. It voted to approve expulsions for a student at Hudson High School and a student at Anclote High School. The board also approved a charter contract negotiations extension for Mater Academy Northwood High School and adopted several consent agenda items, including a reading grant for K‑5 students.

• Approval of minutes from the October 17, 2023 regular and workshop meetings
• Public hearing on Section 504 procedural safeguards and rights
• Approval of expulsion of a male student (02/22/2006) at Hudson High School
• Approval of expulsion appeal hearing for a male student (DOB 05/06/2008) at Anclote High School
• Charter School Contract Negotiations Extension #2 for Mater Academy Northwood High School

The board approved the 2023/2024 economic packages and salary schedules for instructional and school-related personnel. Other actions included upholding two student expulsions and approving a series of commemorative proclamations.

• Approved 2023/2024 Instructional and School Related Personnel (SRP) Economic Packages and Salary/Supplement Schedules
• Upheld expulsion of male student at Anclote High School for 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 school years
• Approved expulsion of male student at Hudson High School (5-0)
• Approved Hearing Officer Recommendation for Instructional Materials Hearing (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14 (5-0)
• Proclaimed November 15, 2023, as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day (5-0)
• Proclaimed November 15, 2023, as Great American Teach-In Day (5-0)
• Proclaimed November 6-10, 2023, as Holocaust Education Week (5-0)

School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board voted to expel three students: one male from East Pasco Education Academy and two females from Zephyrhills High School. The board also approved a consent agenda including field trips, disciplinary reassignments, and a second amendment to the charter contract with Athenian Academy of Technology and the Arts. Additionally, the board recognized essay contest winners, BP Restore Award recipient, and presidential scholar nominees.

• Expulsion of male student from East Pasco Education Academy (DOB 08/03/2007)
• Expulsion of female student from Zephyrhills High School (DOB 04/28/2007)
• Expulsion with services of female student from Zephyrhills High School (DOB 03/05/2007)
• Second Amendment to Charter School Contract with Athenian Academy of Technology and the Arts
• Field trips for SLHS Winterguard to Buford, GA and Dayton, OH, and college tours for CCHS and WCHS juniors

The board approved three student expulsions and the 2023/2024 Student Code of Conduct, including revised dress code and state updates. A consent agenda covering personnel, budget amendments, and charter school contracts was approved. The board also proclaimed Red Ribbon Week and Florida Family Engagement in Education Month.

• Approved expulsion of male student from East Pasco Education Academy (4-0)
• Approved expulsion hearing of female student from Zephyrhills High School (4-0)
• Approved expulsion with services hearing of female student from Zephyrhills High School (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14, including budget amendments and personnel recommendations (4-0)
• Approved 2023/2024 Student Code of Conduct with revised dress code (4-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Student Crime Watch Program (4-0)
• Proclaimed October 23-31, 2023 as Red Ribbon Week (4-0)
• Proclaimed November 2023 as Florida Family Engagement in Education Month (4-0)

Workshop Session (4:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board will hear a presentation on the first quarter of the 2023-2024 school year. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is an informational workshop session.

• District Update 2023/2024 (Quarter 1) presented as information only

The board held a workshop session to receive presentations on district updates for the first quarter of the 2023/2024 school year. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

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

The Pasco County School Board is holding a closed session to discuss safety and security plans and the Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool. The meeting is exempt from public record per Florida law. No public decisions or votes will be taken.

• Closed session per F.S. 286.0113 and F.S. 119.071(3) for exempt security-plan discussions

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.

School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)

The School Board will hold a public hearing on the revised dress code for the 2023/2024 Student Code of Conduct. The board also will vote on expulsions of two female students from Zephyrhills High School. Several consent agenda items include a field trip to Boston, early release for Gulf High School homecoming, and out-of-state travel for staff training.

• Public hearing on revised dress code in 2023/2024 Student Code of Conduct (item 4.1)
• Expulsion of female student (DOB 9/3/2007) from Zephyrhills High School (item 7.1)
• Expulsion of female student (DOB 10/18/2005) from Zephyrhills High School (item 7.2)
• JWMHS Band field trip to Boston, MA for March 2024, funded by band internal account (item 9.1)
• Early release for Gulf High School students on Oct 19, 2023 for homecoming parade (item 9.2)

The board approved the 2023/2024 Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool and two student expulsions from Zephyrhills High School. A consent agenda covering personnel recommendations, construction contracts, and grant allocations was also passed. The board held a public hearing on the revised student dress code.

• Approved 2023/2024 Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool (5-0)
• Approved expulsion of female student (DOB 9.3.2007) from Zephyrhills High School (5-0)
• Approved expulsion of female student (DOB 10.18.2005) from Zephyrhills High School (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14, including personnel and construction contracts (5-0)
• Approved proclamation for Bullying Prevention Month (5-0)
• Approved resolution for Disability History and Awareness Weeks (5-0)
• Approved minutes from September 11, 2023 meeting (5-0)

School Board Meeting and Final Public Hearing on 2023/2024 Budget (6:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board held a final public hearing and adopted the 2023/2024 budget, setting a millage rate of 6.4490 mills. The board also approved a revised Student Code of Conduct, striking a phrase about waist-length, and took action on field trips, course adoptions, and recognition of the Spark Pasco Hernando network.

• Final adoption of 2023/2024 budget with millage rate of 6.4490 mills (rolled back rate 4.9274 mills) after public hearing
• Approved revised Student Code of Conduct 2023/2024 with amendment to strike 'and extends to the waist' (vote 3-2)
• Approved out-of-state field trips: JWMHS and ZHS yearbook to Boston, PMS and PHS FFA to Moultrie GA, PHS science club to Tampa
• Adopted new courses for Innovation Preparatory Academy (M/J Chorus 1, Guitar 1, Music Technology) and Adult Education (ABE Reasoning Through Language Arts)
• Recognized Spark Pasco Hernando network of 16 cross-sector organizations

The board adopted the final 2023/2024 annual budget and determined the final millage rates. The budget includes a $997 million general operating budget and a $520 million capital budget. The board also voted to amend the student dress code.

• Approved 2023/2024 Annual Budget of $1,996,021,940 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution Determining Revenues and Millage Levied (5-0)
• Approved motion to strike 'and extends to the waist' from the Student Code of Conduct dress code (3-2)
• Approved minutes of August 22, 2023 Regular Meeting and Workshop (5-0)
• Approved adoption of off agenda item (5-0)
• Approved moving Selection of Hearing Officers from consent to Misc. Action agenda (5-0)

School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)

The board approved a consent agenda including a charter school expansion, an after-school program, field trips, and out-of-state travel. The agenda also included recognitions of students and a teacher. No public hearings were held.

• Second Amendment to charter contract for Academy at the Farm to expand to high school grades 9-12 and increase enrollment from 700 to 876 (eventually 1,176) by 2028-29
• After-school program Opportunity Hall at Thomas E. Weightman Middle School with 2 teachers at $25/hour for 30 sessions, funded by lottery funds
• School field trips to Florida colleges, Fairburn GA (cross country), and Orlando (cheerleading) requiring overnight or out-of-state travel
• Out-of-state travel for AVID District Leadership 5 in Tennessee with estimated $2,400 cost funded by Title I
• Item 10.3 (Out-of-State Travel to NHSA Fall Leadership Institute in Virginia) was pulled from agenda, no vote taken

The board approved supplemental salary referendum payments for specific maintenance and transportation employees. Members also passed several NEOLA policy updates and a comprehensive consent agenda covering personnel, contracts, and facility projects.

• Approved supplemental salary referendum payments for identified maintenance and transportation employees (4-0)
• Approved NEOLA Policy Updates 23.1, 23.2, and 24.1 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14, including personnel recommendations and contracts (4-0)
• Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Pulled Item 10.3 Out-of-State Travel for National Head Start Association Fall Leadership Institute (No vote taken)

Workshop Session (4:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board holds a workshop session to discuss two information items: a revised Student Code of Conduct for the 2023/2024 school year and litigation involving social media platforms. No votes are expected; the session is for board discussion and review of supporting materials.

• Revised Student Code of Conduct 2023/2024 with proposed changes summary
• Social media litigation presentation and related correspondence
• Contingency fee agreement for social media litigation reviewed
• Workshop materials posted on August 18 and updated August 22, 2023

The board held a workshop to discuss revisions to the 2023/2024 Student Code of Conduct and receive an update on social media litigation. No formal votes were taken during the session.

• Reviewed revised 2023/2024 Student Code of Conduct for upcoming September 11 public hearing
• Received update on social media litigation and mental health resources from Hand Arendall Harrison Sale Law Firm

School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)

The Pasco County School Board held a public hearing on proposed updates to district policies (NEOLA Policy Updates 23.1, 23.2, and 24.1) and approved a consent agenda that included course adoptions for the 2023/2024 school year, new artificial intelligence courses at innovation schools, and several grant awards. Minutes from the previous meeting were also approved.

• Public hearing on NEOLA policy updates covering dozens of policies across Volumes 23.1, 23.2, and 24.1
• Approval of course adoptions for 2023/2024 including Personal Finance and Money Management courses for all public schools
• Adoption of new artificial intelligence courses (Applications of AI, Foundations of Machine Learning) at Angeline Academy of Innovation, Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation, and Wendell Krinn Technical High School
• Approval of Career Dual Enrollment Pathways Expansion grant amendment
• Approval of Unified School Improvement Grant and RESTORE Sub Grantee Award for Gulf Coast restoration

The board approved the consent agenda, which encompassed items 9 through 14, including personnel recommendations and various contracts. The board also approved the meeting minutes from July 25, 2023. A public hearing was held regarding NEOLA policy updates.

• Approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Workshop of July 25, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 9-14, including Personnel Recommendations (5-0)
• Approved Course Adoptions 2023/2024 for all public schools and specific academies (5-0)
• Approved Career Dual Enrollment Pathways Expansion amendment (5-0)
• Approved Unified School Improvement Grant 2023/2024 (5-0)
• Approved RESTORE Sub Grantee Award (5-0)
• Approved Builder's Risk Insurance Policy for Angeline Athletics and Dayspring Elementary (5-0)
• Approved Surplus Property at Trilby Road and Utility Easement at Handcart Road (5-0)

Workshop Session (4:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board will hold a workshop session to discuss NEOLA Policy Updates 23.1, 23.2, and 24.1. These updates include dozens of revised and new policies covering various school operations. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Discussion of NEOLA Policy Updates 23.1, 23.2, and 24.1
• Over 60 revised and new policies proposed across multiple policy areas
• Policy numbers range from 0142 to 9800, covering topics from curriculum to administration
• Several new policies, including 1111, 2522, 5330.04, and 8410.01

The board held a workshop to review NEOLA Policy Updates 23.1, 23.2, and 24.1. No formal votes were taken during this session as the items were reviewed prior to being submitted for board approval.

• Reviewed NEOLA Policy Updates 23.1, 23.2, and 24.1
• Discussed policies 0142.3, 169.1, 1213, 5121, 5780, and 5330.04
• Pulled policies 2520 and 2522 from review

School Board Meeting and First Public Hearing on 2023/2024 Tentative Budget (6:00 PM)

The School Board is conducting a public hearing regarding the proposed tentative budget and millage rates for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. The board is also considering several student achievement items, including charter school contracts and mental health allocation plans.

• First Public Hearing on 2023/2024 Tentative Budget
• Charter School Contract for Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel High School
• Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Suncoast Credit Union Grant
• Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan 2023/2024
• Final Public Hearing scheduled for September 11, 2023

The Board tentatively approved the 2023/2024 fiscal year budget and associated millage rates. A final public hearing on the budget is scheduled for September 11, 2023. The Board also approved the consent agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Adopted tentative 2023/2024 budget resolution (4-0)
• Adopted tentative millage rate resolution (4-0)
• Set final public hearing date for September 11, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 18, 2023 Regular Meeting and Workshop (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14, excluding item 10.1 (4-0)

Workshop Session (3:00 PM)

The Pasco County Schools Board is holding a workshop session to discuss the Capital Plan for the 2023/2024 school year and receive an informational update on the district's performance for the fourth quarter of 2022/2023. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; both items are for discussion and information only.

• Discussion of the Capital Plan for the 2023/2024 school year
• District Update for Q4 of the 2022/2023 school year
• Workshop materials available as PDF attachments

The Board held a workshop session to review the Capital Plan and the Quarter IV District Update. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

School Board Meeting and Advertisement of 2023/2024 Tentative Budget (6:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board will approve the minutes from the June 20 meeting and hold public hearings on the Magnet Plan, the District Controlled Open Enrollment Plan, and the Student Progression Plan for 2023‑2024. The board will also approve several consent‑agenda items, including out‑of‑state travel to Texas costing $6,551.40 and a closed expulsion appeal for a student at Anclote High School. Finally, the tentative budget for the 2023‑2024 school year will be advertised.

• Approve minutes of the June 20, 2023 regular and workshop meetings
• Public hearing on the 2023/2024 Magnet Plan
• Public hearing on the 2023/2024 District Controlled Open Enrollment Plan
• Approve out‑of‑state travel to Texas (Conscious Discipline Institute) – $6,551.40 total
• Approve closed expulsion appeal hearing for a student at Anclote High School

The Board approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering personnel, grants, and budget advertisements. It also granted final approval for specific instructional materials for OLL, contingent on state course code approval for financial literacy. Public hearings were held for the Magnet Plan, Open Enrollment Plan, and Student Progression Plan.

• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting and workshop minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14, including personnel recommendations and tentative budget advertisement (5-0)
• Approved OLL Instructional Materials for M/J Civics and American Government and Personal Financial Literacy, contingent on FLDOE approval (5-0)
• Approved Megan Harding as FSBA Advocacy Committee representative and Alison Crumbley as alternate (5-0)

Workshop Session (4:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board will hold a workshop to discuss legislative updates and proposed plans for the 2023/2024 school year, including the Student Progression Plan, Magnet Plan, and District Controlled Open Enrollment Plan. These items are presented as information only, with no formal vote expected during this session.

• Legislative update on the 2023 Florida legislative session affecting schools
• Proposed 2023/2024 Student Progression Plan (summary of changes attached)
• Proposed 2023/2024 Magnet Plan and summary of changes
• Proposed 2023/2024 District Controlled Open Enrollment Plan and summary of changes
• Six supporting documents totaling about 4 MB attached to the agenda

The Board held a workshop to receive a legislative update on education and review proposed changes to the 2023/2024 Student Progression, Magnet, and District Controlled Open Enrollment plans. No formal votes were taken during this session.

School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)

The School Board held a public hearing to consider adopting new social studies materials for M/J Civics, American Government, and Personal Financial Literacy, and voted to adopt them. The board also heard a closed expulsion appeal for a Pasco High School student and upheld the school's expulsion recommendation. A consent agenda approving school field trips and out-of-state travel was passed.

• Public hearing and adoption of social studies instructional materials from McGraw Hill and Ramsey Solutions
• Closed expulsion appeal hearing for a male student at Pasco High School, with staff recommendation upheld
• Approval of out-of-state travel for Tonia Shook to 2023 COE Summer Conference in San Antonio, TX ($1,922.84)
• Approval of school cheerleading field trips to Orlando and Tampa for multiple high schools
• Recognition of FHSAA state champions (girls weightlifting, boys track) from Sunlake High School

The board approved the implementation of the WheresTheBus app and a new school bus surveillance video system. Other key actions included upholding a student expulsion and amending the wireless communication devices policy.

• Approved WheresTheBus app and School Bus Surveillance memos (4-0)
• Upheld modified expulsion recommendation for a Pasco High School student (unanimous)
• Approved Policy 5136 Revision on Wireless Communication Devices, amended to remove language encouraging students to leave devices at home (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 9 through 14, including personnel recommendations and budget amendments (4-0)
• Approved proclamation for the 50th Anniversary of Pasco-Hernando State College (4-0)
• Approved May 16, 2023, meeting and workshop minutes (4-0)

Workshop Session (4:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board holds a workshop session to discuss proposed instructional materials for social studies for the 2023-2024 school year. This is an information item only; no decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of 2023-2024 Social Studies Adoption materials
• Workshop materials added on May 12 and May 23, 2023

School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board is holding public hearings on revisions to Policy 5136 (wireless communication devices) and the Student Code of Conduct for 2023/2024. Final approval for both is scheduled for the June 20, 2023 meeting. The board also voted on a consent agenda covering field trips, out-of-state travel, disciplinary reassignments, and the K-12 reading plan. Special presentations honored CTE students, FFA, science fair finalists, and athletic champions.

• Public hearing on Policy 5136 revision (wireless communication devices) for students
• Public hearing on Student Code of Conduct for 2023/2024
• Approval of out-of-state travel for AP Annual Conference in Seattle ($2,571 from AP Funds)
• Approval of K-12 Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading Plan
• Recognition of CTE Students of the Year and other student achievements

Workshop Session (3:30 PM)

This workshop session for the Pasco County School Board includes informational briefings on two topics: the 2023/2024 Student Code of Conduct and revisions to Policy 5136 regarding wireless communication devices. No votes are expected; the board will discuss draft materials.

• Student Code of Conduct 2023/2024
• Policy 5136 revision (Wireless Communication Devices)
• Draft documents attached: SCOC summary and draft, revised policy, and cell phone SBRD

The Board held a workshop to discuss revisions to Policy 5136 regarding wireless communications devices and the 2023/2024 Student Code of Conduct. No formal votes were taken; suggested edits will be included in documents for a public hearing on May 16, 2023.

• Discussed revisions to Policy 5136 (Wireless Communications Devices)
• Reviewed minimal changes to the 2023/2024 Student Code of Conduct

School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)

The school board approved the expulsion of a male student from West Pasco Education Academy for serious violations of the Student Code of Conduct. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included course adoptions for multiple schools, and discussed two charter school applications (Mater Academy Northwood High and Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel High) that were pulled for later action. The meeting included approval of minutes and reports from board members and the superintendent.

• Expulsion of a male student (11/26/2007) from West Pasco Education Academy
• Discussion of charter school application for Mater Academy Northwood High (up to 1,600 students) near County Line Road
• Discussion of charter school application for Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel High at 33347 State Road 54 (up to 1,400 students)
• Course adoptions for 2023/2024 at Angeline Academy of Innovation, Centennial Middle, Bayonet Point Middle, and Innovation Preparatory Academy
• Approval of minutes from April 18, 2023 regular meeting

The School Board approved the April 18, 2023, meeting minutes and a series of consent agenda items including personnel recommendations and construction amendments. The board also approved the expulsion of one male student. Several charter school applications and miscellaneous requests were pulled for further discussion.

• Approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 18, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved expulsion of male student from West Pasco Education Academy (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14, including personnel recommendations (4-0)
• Approved Construction Management Services GMP Amendment #1 for New LL K8 School (Ajax Building Company, LLC)
• Approved Tampa Electric Company (TECO) Easement
• Approved Kirkland Ranch / Kiefer Road Temporary Construction and Access Easement
• Pulled Charter School Application for Mater Academy Northwood High School for discussion
• Pulled Charter School Application for Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel High School for discussion

Closed Session (Negotiations) (8:30 AM)

The Pasco County Schools Board is holding a closed session for negotiations. The agenda contains only this single procedural item with no details on specific topics or decisions.

• Closed session (negotiations) — no public details provided

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

Closed Session (School Safety) (4:30 PM)

The Pasco County School Board is meeting in a closed session to discuss school safety. No specific decisions or agenda items are disclosed, as the session is not open to the public. The agenda contains only this single procedural item.

• Closed session (School Safety)

The District School Board of Pasco County held a closed session to discuss school safety. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken during the meeting.

School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board approved multiple student expulsions and a bus expulsion for serious violations of the Student Code of Conduct. The board also approved the consent agenda including annual school field trips for 2023/2024. Special presentations recognized a teacher as Education Hero of the Year and students advancing to Odyssey of the Mind World Finals.

• Approved bus expulsion for a male student at Bayonet Point Middle School
• Approved expulsion for a male student at West Pasco Education Academy
• Approved expulsion for a male student at Fivay High School
• Pulled (no vote) expulsion appeal for a male student at Zephyrhills High School
• Approved consent agenda including annual school field trips for 2023/2024

The board approved a cell tower ground lease agreement for the Starkey Ranch K8 shared-use property. Other actions included approving several student expulsions and a large batch of consent agenda items covering personnel, grants, and course adoptions.

• Approved Cell Tower Ground Lease Agreement at Starkey Ranch K8 (3-2)
• Approved bus expulsion for male student at Bayonet Point Middle School (5-0)
• Approved expulsion for male student at West Pasco Education Academy (5-0)
• Upheld modified expulsion for male student at Fivay High School (5-0)
• Approved April 4, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14, excluding 12.6 and 12.8 (5-0)
• Agreed to send letter to FLDOE requesting Spanish I and II Honors course codes

School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)

The School Board meets to approve minutes, conduct an expulsion appeal hearing, and act on a consent agenda. Items 10.4 and 12.4 (cell tower ground lease agreement) were pulled for separate discussion after receiving public comment and a petition opposing the tower on Starkey Ranch K8 School.

• Closed expulsion appeal hearing for a male student (DOB 01/27/2009) at East Pasco Education Academy – motion carried
• Cell tower ground lease agreement (Item 12.4) pulled for discussion; public comments and petition opposing the tower attached
• Out-of-state travel approved: $12,930 for 5 staff to AP Annual Conference in Seattle, WA
• Out-of-state travel approved: $1,394 for one staff to Magnet Schools of America National Conference in Dallas, TX
• Course adoptions for 2023/2024: AICE Math Prob & Stats 2 A Level and Media Studies AL

The Board approved a wide range of consent items including personnel recommendations, work calendars, and facility contracts. A request for out-of-state travel to the School Turnaround Leader Institute at Harvard was approved. A cell tower ground lease agreement for Starkey Ranch K8 was tabled pending a Board of County Commissioners meeting.

• Approved Minutes of March 21, 2023 meeting and workshop (5-0)
• Approved Closed Expulsion Appeal Hearing for male student at East Pasco Education Academy (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14, excluding items 10.4 and 12.4 (5-0)
• Approved out-of-state travel to School Turnaround Leader Institute - Harvard (5-0)
• Tabled Cell Tower Ground Lease Agreement for Starkey Ranch K8 until after April 18, 2023
• Requested off-agenda stand-alone workshop on May 9, 2023

Workshop Session (4:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board will hold a workshop session to receive a district update for the third quarter of the 2022-2023 school year. This item is presented for information only, with supporting materials posted prior to the meeting.

• Quarterly district update (Q3 2022-2023) presented as information item

The board held a workshop session to receive presentations on district updates for the third quarter of 2022/2023. The session consisted of staff presentations and board discussion; no formal votes or decisions were recorded.

School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)

The School Board approved the expulsion of a female student from Zephyrhills High School and a male student from Paul R. Smith Middle School after due process hearings. The board also approved a consent agenda including new course adoptions for 2023-2024, field trips, and disciplinary reassignments. Special presentations recognized student achievements and the Investment Oversight Committee's annual report.

• Expulsion of female student (DOB 01/09/2008) from Zephyrhills High School for serious Code of Conduct violations
• Expulsion appeal for male student (DOB 10/31/2007) from Paul R. Smith Middle School upheld
• New course adoptions for all Pasco schools: Mathematics for ACT and SAT, AP Pre-Calculus, Creative Writing 4
• Dayspring Charter School to add 3D Animation Technology courses 2 through 7
• Approved out-of-state field trip for WRHS cross country to Brevard, NC (July 2023)

The board approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering personnel, budget amendments, and course adoptions. Two student expulsion recommendations were approved. The board also passed proclamations for Government Finance Professionals Week and National Autism Awareness Month.

• Approved Regular Meeting and Workshop minutes from March 7, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved expulsion of female student from Zephyrhills High School (4-0)
• Approved closed bus expulsion appeal for male student from Paul R. Smith Middle School (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14, including personnel and contract renewals (4-0)
• Approved proclamation for Government Finance Professionals Week, March 20-24, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved proclamation for National Autism Awareness Month, April 2023 (4-0)
• Approved travel for Board Member Megan Harding to COSSBA Inaugural National Conference (4-0)

Workshop Session (Immediately Following School Board Meeting)

The Pasco County School Board holds a workshop session for shared governance and eligibility training related to Head Start. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the workshop is for informational purposes only.

• Shared Governance and Eligibility Training (Head Start) — information item

The board attended a presentation by the Director of Early Childhood Programs regarding Shared Governance, the Five-Year Action Plan, and Eligibility Training for Head Start. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during this session.

School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)

The board voted to expel a male student from Pasco High School for serious violations of the Student Code of Conduct. They also approved the consent agenda, which includes field trips, a disciplinary reassignment, a grant for instructional materials, a project on opioid overdose prevention, and out-of-state travel for a science conference. An expulsion appeal for a Paul R. Smith Middle School student was pulled from the agenda with no hearing or vote.

• Expulsion of male student (DOB 1/12/2007) from Pasco High School
• Approval of consent agenda (items 9–14) covering field trips, grants, and travel
• Field trips: Land O' Lakes High School culinary students to Orlando (Mar 24–25) and Hudson High School IT students to Lake Buena Vista (Jun 26–27)
• Overdose Data to Action School Health Project to educate on opioid misuse prevention
• Out-of-state travel by Lesley Kirkley to NSELA Leadership Summit and NSTA Conference in Atlanta (Mar 22–25)

The Board approved the 2022-2023 contracts for instructional and school-related personnel. Other actions included naming a new K-8 school and approving a student expulsion.

• Ratified 2022-2023 Instructional and School Related Personnel Collective Bargaining Agreements (5-0)
• Approved naming of K-8 school at Kirkland Ranch property as 'Kirkland Ranch K-8' (5-0)
• Approved expulsion of male student from Pasco High School (5-0)
• Approved DSBPC Policies Update: Policy Revisions (State Update) (5-0)
• Proclaimed March 2023 as Fine Arts Education Month (5-0)
• Proclaimed March 25, 2023, as Medal of Honor Day (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14 (5-0)
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting and workshop minutes (5-0)

School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)

The School Board will hold a public hearing on revisions to district policies, including suicide prevention, procurement, library materials, student records, and school safety. The board will also hear the 2022 annual report from the Penny for Pasco Oversight Committee and consider a consent agenda containing disciplinary reassignments, grants, donations, and out-of-state travel. Additionally, special presentations will recognize fire rescue donations, student awards, and teacher achievements.

• Public hearing on DSBPC policy revisions (state update) covering multiple policies including 5350 Suicide Prevention, 6325 Procurement, 2521 Library and Reading Lists, 8330 Student Records, 8405 School Safety
• 2022 Annual Report from Penny for Pasco Oversight Committee presented by Chairman Thomas Skiratko
• Consent agenda includes disciplinary reassignments, Computer Science Teacher Bonus Grant (up to $1,000), Flying J Pilot Company donation to Pasco High School for STEM, Reynolds & Reynolds donation to Kirkland Ranch Academy, and out-of-state travel to SCOLT conference in Alabama
• Recognition of Pasco County Fire Rescue donation of PPE to Fivay High School Fire Science Academy
• Recognition of student awards: Leader 4 Life Fellowship to Hudson HS senior Michael Salerno and exemplary scores on 2022 Cambridge International exams

The board approved the minutes from the February 7, 2023, regular meeting and workshop. A consent agenda covering items 9 through 14 was approved, which included personnel recommendations, facility use, and various grants. Item 13.3 regarding the Investment Oversight Committee Annual Report was pulled from the agenda.

• Approved Regular Meeting and Workshop minutes from February 7, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14 (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations including addendum (via consent agenda)
• Approved Use of Facilities including addendum (via consent agenda)
• Approved construction management contract for Pepin Academy with Creative Contractors, Inc. (via consent agenda)
• Approved cell tower memorandum of lease for Angeline Academy of Innovation (via consent agenda)
• Pulled Item 13.3 Investment Oversight Committee Annual Report (2022) from the agenda

Workshop Session (4:00 PM)

This is a workshop session with a single informational item: a cybersecurity briefing. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information only.

• Cybersecurity briefing (information item)

The District School Board of Pasco County held a workshop session featuring a presentation from the US Department of Education. Steven Hernandez, Chief Information Security Officer, provided information on the cybersecurity threatscape, best practices, and federal resources. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Workshop Session (Immediately Following School Board Meeting)

The School Board will hold a workshop to discuss proposed policy revisions based on state updates and NEOLA recommendations. Items include policies on suicide prevention, procurement, student records, school safety, and library materials. The first item is for information only; the second is a discussion session with attached policy drafts.

• Policy 5350 - Suicide Prevention revision
• Policy 6325 - Procurement revision
• Policy 8330 - Student Records revision
• Policy 8405 - School Safety revision
• Policy 5111.01 - Homeless Students: deletion and replacement

The board held a workshop to review updates to several district policies based on State Board Rule updates. These policies were discussed prior to being submitted for formal board approval.

• Discussed updates to policies 5350, 2520, 6325, 2521, 8330, 5111.01, and 8405

School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)

The School Board met and voted on a consent agenda containing multiple items. The board approved a new five-year charter contract for a school operated by Imagine-Pasco County LLC, with an estimated 696 K-5 students starting in 2024-2025. Also approved were out-of-state travel for an administrator ($631.76), field trips for two schools, and several grants for school safety, career education, and academic improvement.

• Approval of five-year charter contract for Unnamed Charter School (Imagine-Pasco County LLC) with max K-5 enrollment of 696 for 2024-2025
• Approval of out-of-state travel: Dr. Kim Moore to 2023 East Education Congress in Nashville, TN at $631.76
• Approval of school field trips: CSRMS 8th Grade Builders Club to Daytona Beach and WRHS Culinary Students to Orlando
• Approval of Safety and Security of School Buildings non-competitive grant

The board approved the minutes from the January 17, 2023, meeting and passed the consent agenda, which included items 9 through 14. One item regarding a lacrosse assistant coach allocation was pulled from voting. The board also received updates on restroom facility compliance and school library rules.

• Approved January 17, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 9 through 14, excluding items 13.1 and 13.3 (5-0)
• Pulled lacrosse assistant coach allocation (Item 13.1) from voting

School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)

The school board will consider a consent agenda that bundles approval of field trips for cheerleading competitions, course adoptions for multiple schools for 2023-2024 (including new offerings like African American History and Cambridge AICE), and disciplinary reassignments. Additionally, the board will recognize the Lift Up Pasco Citizens Committee for their role in the successful salary referendum and honor literacy and health teachers of the year.

• Approval of consent agenda bundling items 9-14 (field trips, course adoptions, disciplinary reassignment)
• Field trips: Land O' Lakes HS and Cypress Creek HS cheerleading to Orlando for national competition
• Course adoptions for Dayspring Academy, Innovation Preparatory Academy, Union Park Charter Academy, and district-wide including African American History
• Recognition of Lift Up Pasco Citizens Committee for the salary referendum passage
• Recognition of Pasco Literacy Teacher of the Year Carolyn Graham and SHAPE FL Health Teacher of the Year John Hackworth

The board approved the 2022/2023 Class Size Compliance Plan and a proclamation for Celebrate Literacy Week. A consent agenda covering personnel recommendations, budget amendments, and course adoptions was also passed. No items were pulled from the consent agenda for separate discussion.

• Approved Class Size Compliance Plan 2022/2023 (4-0)
• Approved Proclamation for Celebrate Literacy Week, Jan 23-27, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 9-14, including personnel recommendations and budget amendments #27-#32 (4-0)
• Approved Minutes of the January 3, 2023 meeting (4-0)
• Approved motion to take Allocation Changes 2022/2023 off agenda (4-0)

School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)

The Pasco County School Board approved a consent agenda including a charter school consolidation amendment for Innovation Preparatory Academy, several out-of-state travel requests, and disciplinary reassignments. Special presentations honored the Penny for Pasco Citizens Committee and recognized teacher Stephanie Carter.

• First Amendment to charter school contract for Innovation Preparatory Academy consolidating multiple charters, with maximum enrollment of 1,530 students for grades K-8
• Out-of-state travel approved: FETC conference in New Orleans ($2,252), CDC professional development in Atlanta ($2,800), and Distance Learning conference in Austin ($5,000)
• Approval of disciplinary reassignments for student changes of placement
• Recognition of the Penny for Pasco Citizens Committee for their role in the successful referendum
• Teacher recognition for Stephanie Carter of Pasco eSchool

The board approved the 2023-2024 rezoning recommendations and a comprehensive consent agenda covering personnel, contracts, and travel. Superintendent Browning announced that the district will update restroom practices to require students use facilities corresponding to their biological sex at birth.

• Approved Rezoning Recommendation 2023-2024 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 9 through 14 (5-0)
• Approved Minutes of December 13, 2022 meeting and workshop (4-0)
• Approved Architectural Services Agreement for LL K8 School (Consent)
• Approved First Amendment to Innovation Preparatory Academy Charter School Contract (Consent)
• Approved SRO agreements with New Port Richey and Dade City Police Departments (Consent)
• Approved personnel recommendations and new VPK Program Coordinator job description (Consent)

Closed Session (Negotiations) (4:45 PM)

The Pasco County School Board is holding a closed session on January 3, 2023, to discuss negotiations. The agenda lists only this single item with no specific details on the topics or parties involved. The session is closed to the public as allowed by law for collective bargaining or similar matters.

• Closed session for negotiations (no further 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; the session was approved in open session on January 17, 2023.