Pasco County Schools public meetings in 2024
40 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)
The school board is deciding on the expulsion of an adult student from Marchman Technical College due to serious violations of the handbook and code of conduct. The student did not participate in a district-level appeal hearing. The board also approved routine consent items including school field trips, a promotion retention report, school success plans, and disciplinary reassignments.
- Expulsion of female student (DOB 07/05/2003) from Marchman Technical College for serious handbook and code violations
- Approval of school field trips including a trip for CCHS American Sign Language Honor Society students to Washington DC
- Adoption of 2023/2024 Promotion Retention Report as required by Florida Statute 1008.25
- Approval of 2024/2025 School Success Plans for all Pasco County schools
- Approval of disciplinary reassignment for students changing schools due to disciplinary actions
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
School Board Meeting and Reorganization of School Board (6:00 PM)
The Pasco County School Board held a reorganization meeting, swearing in board members and superintendent elect, electing Cynthia Armstrong as Chairman and Colleen Beaudoin as Vice Chairman. The board also approved committee appointments for 2025, set board meeting dates for 2025, and approved consent agenda items including a field trip and a new high school course.
- Election of Cynthia Armstrong as Chairman and Colleen Beaudoin as Vice Chairman
- Approval of Appointment of Committees for 2025
- Approval of School Board Meeting Dates for 2025
- Approval of school field trip for HHS History Students to Montgomery & Birmingham, AL, March 13-16, 2025
- Adoption of AICE Music AS Level course (1300395) for Hudson, Anclote, and Pasco High Schools for 2025/2026
The board conducted its annual reorganization, swearing in newly elected members and the Superintendent. The board elected a new Chairman and Vice Chairman and established the 2025 meeting schedule.
- Elected Cynthia Armstrong as Chairman (5-0)
- Elected Colleen Beaudoin as Vice Chairman (5-0)
- Approved 2025 District Committee appointments (5-0)
- Approved 2025 board meeting dates for first and third Tuesdays (5-0)
- Approved minutes from November 5, 2024 meeting (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items, excluding items 12.1, 12.2, and 13.4 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)
The School Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda containing routine items including personnel recommendations, out-of-state travel, and field trips. Notable action items include an amendment to the Dayspring Academy use and maintenance agreement reducing insurance costs to $53,179.03. The board will also receive the annual equity report for information only.
- First Amendment to Dayspring Academy Use and Maintenance Agreement – insurance amount set at $53,179.03
- Out-of-state travel for ACTE's Career Tech Vision in San Antonio, Texas (no cost to district)
- Out-of-state travel for Conscious Discipline conference in Kansas City, Missouri ($4,522.16 from ECP Grant)
- School field trip for WRHS ASL Honors Class to Washington DC (April 13–19, 2025)
- Personnel Recommendations including appointments, resignations, and transfers (addendum added 11/4/2024)
The board approved a revised student/teacher calendar to account for instructional time lost during Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Other actions included approving the consent agenda and a charter school contract extension. The board also recognized the retirement of Superintendent Kurt Browning and the departure of Member Alison Crumbley.
- Approved Revised Student/Teacher Calendar 2024/2025 (4-1)
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
- Approved Charter School Contract Negotiations Extension #3 for Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School Pasco, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved minutes from October 15, 2024 meeting (5-0)
- Pulled Item 16.3 Injunction Against Veterans Elementary School PTA from the agenda
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Workshop Session (Immediately Following School Board Meeting)
The Pasco County School Board holds a workshop session to discuss two informational items: Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) including the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). No votes or decisions are expected; the session is for board discussion and information.
- Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) workshop presentation on Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) workshop discussion with Copilot.pdf attachment
The workshop session consisted of presentations regarding the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and Microsoft Copilot. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.
Closed Session (Safety and Security Plans; Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool) (4:30 PM)
The Pasco County School Board is meeting in a closed session, as permitted by Florida law, to discuss safety and security plans and the Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool. Materials discussed are exempt from public record. This is a procedural meeting with no public votes or decisions.
- Closed session under F.S. 286.0113 and F.S. 119.071(3) to discuss security plans and the Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool
School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)
The school board holds a public hearing on proposed attendance boundary changes due to the closure of Calusa Elementary and the opening of Skybrooke K-8, affecting many schools. The board also conducts a public hearing on NEOLA policy updates. Other actions include approving minutes, an expulsion, and a consent agenda.
- Public hearing on rezoning recommendations for 2025/2026, merging Calusa and Chasco into Chasco K-8 and creating Skybrooke K-8 boundaries
- Public hearing on NEOLA policy updates (Volumes 24.2, 25.1, and special updates)
- Approval of expulsion of a female student from Anclote High School
- Consent agenda including disciplinary reassignments for change of placement
The Board approved a wide range of administrative, financial, and support service items via a consent agenda. A female student from Anclote High School was expelled. The Board also voted to remove a revised student teacher calendar item from the agenda.
- Approved expulsion of female student from Anclote High School (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including personnel recommendations, purchasing requests, and budget amendments (5-0)
- Approved removal of Item 16.3 Revised 2024/2025 Student Teacher Calendar from agenda (5-0)
- Approved minutes from October 1, 2024, meeting and workshop (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)
The Pasco County School Board will vote on consent agenda items including turnaround plans for Gulf Middle, Rodney B. Cox Elementary, and Pasco Elementary schools. Other actions include approving out-of-state travel for staff and field trips for students. An expulsion recommendation for an Anclote High School student was pulled from the agenda and no vote taken.
- Approval of Turnaround Option Plans for Gulf Middle, Rodney B. Cox Elementary, Pasco Elementary
- Out-of-state travel to 2024 Council on Occupational Education Annual Meeting in Atlanta ($8,552.99)
- Out-of-state travel to National Elementary and Secondary Education Act Conference in Texas
- Disciplinary reassignment and change of placement for students (Attachment A and B)
- Computer science teacher certification grant and professional learning catalog for 2024/2025
The Board approved salary and benefit increases for administrative, noninstructional, and school-related personnel. It also authorized a second contract negotiation extension for Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School Pasco, Inc. and approved several proclamations for awareness months.
- Approved 2024/2025 Administrative and Noninstructional Nonbargaining Salary and Benefit Increases (5-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 Instructional School Related Personnel (SRP) Economic Packages and Salary/Supplement Schedules (5-0)
- Approved Charter School Contract Negotiations Extension #2 for Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School Pasco, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved issuance of Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2024 (5-0)
- Cancelled the December 3, 2024, School Board Meeting (5-0)
- Approved proclamations for Bullying Prevention Month, Disability Awareness Weeks, Florida Manufacturing Day, Head Start Awareness Month, and Red Ribbon Week (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including personnel recommendations and various facility contracts (5-0)
- Removed from agenda items regarding Touchpoint Medical donation and West Pasco Education Academy bell times (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Workshop Session (Immediately Following School Board Meeting)
The school board is holding a workshop session to review information on public livestreaming and honors programs at Hudson and Cypress Creek High Schools. The body will also discuss updates to DSBPC policies NEOLA 24.2 and 25.1.
- Information on Public Workshop Livestreaming
- Honors Focus for Hudson HS and Cypress Creek HS
- Discussion of DSBPC Policy Updates: NEOLA 24.2 and 25.1
Board members agreed to livestream public workshops to increase transparency regarding information shared before board approval. The board reviewed NEOLA Policy Updates 24.2 and 25.1, though Policy 6320 was pulled for later submission. Principals from Cypress Creek HS and Hudson HS presented reports on honors course structures and student performance.
- Agreed to livestream public workshops at no additional cost
- Pulled Policy 6320 for later submission
- Scheduled public hearing for policy updates for October 15, 2024
School Board Meeting and Final Public Hearing on 2024/2025 Budget (6:00 PM)
The Pasco County School Board will hold a final public hearing and vote on the proposed 2024/2025 annual budget and millage rates. The board will consider adopting a millage rate of 6.3310 mills, a 4.57% increase over the rolled-back rate, and the final budget resolution. Consent agenda items include approval of school field trips, an extended school day program at Wendell Krinn Technical High School, an early release for Gulf High School's homecoming parade, and naming the field at Sunlake High School Stadium after former coach Bill Browning. The meeting also includes special presentations and recognitions.
- Final adoption of 2024/2025 budget with millage rate of 6.3310 mills (4.57% increase)
- Naming of Sunlake High School field as 'Bill Browning Field' in recognition of former head coach
- Early release for Gulf High School students on October 9, 2024 for homecoming parade
- Approval of after-school extended day program at Wendell Krinn Technical High School
- Consent agenda includes field trips to Florida College Tour, Sunbelt Agriculture Expo, and National FFA Convention
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Closed Session (Litigation)
The School Board of Pasco County will hold a closed session on August 20, 2024, to discuss pending litigation. No specific case details are provided in the agenda. The meeting is scheduled to occur during the regular school board meeting in the boardroom.
- Closed session (litigation) — no further details disclosed
School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)
The school board approved a consent agenda including personnel recommendations, grants, out-of-state travel, and a builder's risk insurance policy for West Zephyrhills Elementary School. A new theatre course was adopted for 2024-2025. No public hearings or expulsion recommendations were on the agenda.
- Builder's Risk Insurance Policy for West Zephyrhills Elementary School
- Personnel recommendations including appointments, resignations, and transfers
- Suncoast Credit Union Grant for athletics and extracurricular programs (grades 6-12)
- Out-of-state travel: $1,930 for ACTFL Convention in Pennsylvania
- Out-of-state travel: $10,515 for Child Plus Training in Nevada
The board approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering personnel, course adoptions, and facility contracts. They also passed four proclamations for September awareness months. The meeting included a recognition of retiring Deputy Superintendent Ray Gadd.
- Approved minutes from August 6, 2024 (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including personnel recommendations, course adoptions, and facility contracts (4-0)
- Approved proclamation for American Founders Month (4-0)
- Approved proclamation for Attendance Awareness Month (4-0)
- Approved proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month (4-0)
- Approved proclamation for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)
The Pasco County School Board approved a consent agenda that included personnel recommendations, contracts, and purchasing requests. Notable approvals include a school health agreement with the Florida Department of Health, an expenditure increase for tasers and body cameras, and an after-school program at Thomas E. Weightman Middle School. The board also approved out-of-state travel for the AP Large Districts Meeting in Texas and multiple field trips.
- Approved school health contract with Florida Department of Health
- Approved expenditure increase for tasers and body cameras (from Miscellaneous Purchasing Requests)
- Approved after-school program 'Opportunity Hall' at Thomas E. Weightman Middle School (3 teachers, $25/hr, lottery funds)
- Approved out-of-state travel to Houston, TX for 2024 Annual AP Large Districts Meeting (expenses covered by College Board)
- Approved declaration of surplus equipment for auction or recycling
The board approved the implementation of a Student Crime Watch Program and updated Exceptional Student Education policies. Members also approved a consent agenda covering personnel recommendations, surplus equipment, and various contracts. Two off-agenda items regarding a training center agreement and UniSIG allocations were also passed.
- Approved Student Crime Watch Program resolution (5-0)
- Approved Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures 2023/2024-2025/2026 (5-0)
- Approved Red Apple Adult Training Center Agreement (5-0)
- Approved UniSIG Allocations 080624 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including personnel and contracts (5-0)
- Approved July 30, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
School Board Meeting and First Public Hearing on 2024/2025 Tentative Budget (6:00 PM)
The Pasco County School Board is holding the first public hearing on the proposed tentative budget for the 2024/2025 fiscal year, including adopting tentative millage rates and a budget resolution. The board will also hold a public hearing on Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P). A final public hearing on the budget is scheduled for September 10, 2024. Consent agenda items include field trips, IDEA grants, and personnel recommendations.
- First public hearing on tentative 2024/2025 budget and millage rates
- Public hearing on Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P) for 2023/2024 through 2025/2026
- Approval of school field trip for SLHS yearbook students to Dallas, TX (September 26-29, 2024)
- Approval of IDEA Part B grants (K-12 and Preschool) for special education services
- Discussion on K-12 Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading Plan
The Board approved the tentative budget for the 2024/2025 fiscal year and the associated tentative millage rate. A final public hearing on the budget is scheduled for September 10, 2024. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from July 23, 2024, and the consent agenda.
- Adopted tentative 2024/2025 budget of $2,283,459,993 (5-0)
- Adopted tentative millage rate of 6.331 mils (5-0)
- Set final budget public hearing for September 10, 2024 (5-0)
- Approved July 23, 2024 Regular Meeting and Workshop minutes (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda, excluding items 10.3 and 12.3 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Workshop Session (4:00 PM)
The Pasco County School Board will hold a workshop session to receive a District Update for the fourth quarter of the 2023/2024 school year. This is an information item only; no decisions or votes are scheduled. Workshop materials are available as a PDF attachment.
- District Update for 2023/2024 (Quarter 4) presented as an information item
The board held a workshop session to discuss the Quarter I District Update. District staff presented reports on early literacy, access and opportunity, community engagement, operational excellence, and mission-driven leadership. No formal decisions were made during this session.
School Board Meeting and Advertisement of 2024/2025 Tentative Budget (6:00 PM)
The board met to advertise the 2024/2025 tentative budget and approved a consent agenda that included a $47,255,853 guaranteed maximum price amendment for construction of the new West Zephyrhills Elementary School. Other approved items include a mental health allocation grant, out-of-state travel, a revised student/teacher calendar, and surplus equipment declaration.
- Approved GMP Amendment #3 for West Zephyrhills Elementary School with Williams Company for $47,255,853
- Approved Mental Health Allocation 2024-2025 non-competitive grant to expand school-based mental health care
- Approved out-of-state travel for Private Non-Profit Schools Compliance Academy in Texas at $2,712.24
- Approved Revised Student/Teacher Calendar 2024/2025 with graduation dates May 29 and June 3-10
- Approved declaration of surplus equipment for disposal
The board approved the final Student Progression, Magnet, and District Controlled Open Enrollment plans for the 2024-2025 school year. A comprehensive consent agenda was also passed, which included the advertisement of the proposed tentative budget and various purchasing requests.
- Approved Student Progression Plan 2024-2025 (5-0)
- Approved Magnet Plan 2024-2025 (5-0)
- Approved District Controlled Open Enrollment Plan 2024-2025 (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including 2024/2025 Proposed Tentative Budget advertisement (5-0)
- Approved Minutes of July 9, 2024 Regular Meeting and Workshop (5-0)
- Approved GMP Amendment #3 for new West Zephyrhills Elementary School building (Consent)
- Approved Resolution Electing Not to Exempt Property under Section 196.1978(3)(o) (Consent)
- Approved Miscellaneous Purchasing Requests including Gallup contract (Consent)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Workshop Session (Immediately Following School Board Meeting)
This is a workshop session immediately following a school board meeting. The board will receive information on the Capital Plan for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. No voting or formal decisions are scheduled; the item is for discussion and information only.
- Presentation and discussion of the 2024/2025 Capital Plan (see attached Capital Projects Workshop.pdf)
The Board held a workshop session to review the Capital Plan, including major projects for 2024/2025 and the Ten Year Capital Plan Summary (2024/2034). The session consisted of a presentation and discussion; no formal votes or decisions were recorded.
School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)
The Pasco County School Board is conducting public hearings for the 2024/2025 Student Progression Plan, Magnet Plan, and District Controlled Open Enrollment Plan. The board also reviewed student expulsions and approved various non-competitive grants for adult and career education.
- Public hearing for Student Progression Plan 2024/2025 regarding promotion, retention, and graduation standards
- Public hearing for Magnet Plan 2024/2025 and District Controlled Open Enrollment Plan 2024/2025
- Approval of expulsion with services for a male student at Anclote High School
- Approval of non-competitive grants for Adult General Education (AGE) and Perkins V Postsecondary and Secondary programs
- Approval of a Science National Honor Society field trip to Busch Gardens STEAM Overnight Camp
The board approved the consent agenda, which included various personnel recommendations, grant applications, and purchasing requests. A public hearing was held for the 2024/2025 Student Progression, Magnet, and Open Enrollment plans, though no public comments were made. One student expulsion was approved.
- Approved Minutes of the June 18, 2024 Regular Meeting and Workshop (4-0)
- Approved expulsion with services of a male student from Anclote High School (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including personnel recommendations and grant applications (4-0)
- Approved Miscellaneous Purchasing Requests including Zearn math materials (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Workshop Session (4:00 PM)
The School Board of Pasco County holds a workshop to discuss and receive information on three key plans for the 2024/2025 school year: the District Controlled Open Enrollment Plan, the Magnet Plan, and the Student Progression Plan. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session. Workshop materials were added on June 14, 2024.
- Discussion of the 24-25 Controlled Open Enrollment Plan and summary of changes
- Review of the 24-25 Magnet Plan and its summary of changes
- Presentation of the final 24-25 Student Progression Plan and summary of changes
- Multiple draft and final plan attachments provided (PDFs totaling over 4 MB)
The Board reviewed proposed changes to the 2024/2025 Student Progression Plan, Magnet Plan, and District Controlled Open Enrollment Plan. No formal votes were taken during this workshop session. A public hearing is scheduled for July 9, 2024, with final approval set for July 23, 2024.
School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)
The Pasco County School Board met to approve several grant-funded initiatives and personnel actions. The board authorized cost of living adjustments for early childhood education staff and approved various student support grants.
- Approval of 2.35% cost of living adjustment (COLA) for Early Head Start staff
- Approval of 2.35% cost of living adjustment (COLA) for Head Start staff
- Approval of Title I Part D Subpart 2 Grant for neglected and delinquent students
- Approval of Youth Mental Health Awareness and Training Amendment 1
- Approval of personnel recommendations and administrative reappointments
The Board approved the final School Impact Fee Study and the renewal of the Comprehensive Risk Management Program for 2024/2025. A consent agenda covering personnel reappointments, grant amendments, and facility renovations was also approved. Several items, including a charter school contract termination, were pulled from the agenda.
- Approved School Impact Fee Study - Final (4-0)
- Approved Renewal of Comprehensive Risk Management Program for 2024/2025 (4-0)
- Approved June 11, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including personnel recommendations and grant COLA adjustments (4-0)
- Approved Cypress Elementary School Renovation and Additions GMP#1 (via consent agenda)
- Pulled Contract for Dedication of School Site (Two Rivers) from agenda
- Pulled Termination of Charter and Charter School Contract (Pinecrest Academy South Pasco) from agenda
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)
The Pasco County School Board approved a consent agenda that included field trips, disciplinary reassignments, and budget requests for school safety and vaping sensors. The board also recognized a retiring employee and received a presentation on Discovery Education.
- Approval of School Field Trips to Tallahassee
- Approval of School Safety Community Budget Request
- Approval of Opioid Treatment Prevention and Recovery Fund
- Approval of Personnel Recommendations
- Recognition of Muncy 'Junior' Pennington for 40 years of service
The board approved the charter school application for Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School and passed the 2024/2025 allocation formulas and district office allocations. The board also approved the consent agenda and the minutes from the May 21, 2024, meeting.
- Approved Charter School Application - Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School (4-1)
- Approved Allocation Formulas 2024/2025 (5-0)
- Approved District Office and Schools' Allocations 2024/2025 (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
- Approved May 21, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Pasco County School Board Leasing Corporation
The School Board Leasing Corporation will consider approving a second amendment to the Series 2004A Ground Lease to release surplus property behind Paul R. Smith Middle School. This release is needed to complete a real estate sale to Dominium Acquisition, LLC. The board will also vote on minutes from a prior meeting.
- Second Amendment to Series 2004A Ground Lease to release surplus property behind Paul R. Smith Middle School for sale to Dominium Acquisition, LLC
- Approval of minutes from the June 21, 2022, Pasco County School Board Leasing Corporation meeting
The Pasco County School Board Leasing Corporation approved a lease amendment and previous meeting minutes. These actions affect the legal and operational agreements of the leasing corporation.
- Approved Minutes of the June 21, 2022 meeting (3-0)
- Approved Second Amendment to Series 2004A Ground Lease (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)
The Pasco County School Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024/2025 Student Code of Conduct. The board also will consider consent agenda items including field trips, disciplinary reassignments, course adoptions for the Dayspring Early College Program, and amendments to grant programs for immigrant students and career education. Special presentations will recognize teachers, CTE students, young entrepreneurs, science fair winners, FFA honorees, and scholarship recipients.
- Public hearing on Student Code of Conduct 2024/2025
- Approval of school field trips: FHS cross country to Tallahassee, JWMHS chorus to New Orleans
- Disciplinary reassignments for student placement changes
- Course adoption for Dayspring Early College Program (Classical Literature Honors, Contemporary Literature Honors)
- Grant amendments: Enhanced Instructional Opportunities for Immigrant Children and Perkins V Postsecondary
The board approved the consent agenda, which included personnel recommendations, budget amendments, and various school contracts. Superintendent Browning agreed to implement girls' flag football. A public hearing was held on the 2024/2025 Student Code of Conduct, though no public comments were made.
- Approved Minutes of the May 7, 2024 Regular Meeting and Workshop (3-0)
- Approved the Consent Agenda, including personnel recommendations and budget amendments (3-0)
- Approved the motion to take an off-agenda item (3-0)
- Closed public hearing on Student Code of Conduct 2024/2025 (no speakers)
- Superintendent agreed to move forward with girls' flag football
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Workshop Session (Immediately Following School Board Meeting)
The School Board will hold a workshop to discuss proposed changes to the Student Code of Conduct for the 2024/2025 school year. Two documents outlining the final proposed changes are attached.
- Review of proposed 2024/2025 Student Code of Conduct changes
The Board reviewed recommended additions, deletions, and revisions to the 2024/2025 Student Code of Conduct. No formal votes were taken; suggested edits will be included in the version for the May 21 public hearing.
- Reviewed 2024/2025 Student Code of Conduct revisions
School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)
The school board voted to approve bus expulsions for two male students from River Ridge and Gulf middle schools due to serious violations of the Student Code of Conduct. The board also recognized AVID speech contest winners and honored outgoing Penny for Pasco Oversight Committee members. Consent agenda items including field trips and out-of-state travel for staff were approved.
- Bus expulsion of male student (DOB 12/29/2010) from River Ridge Middle School approved
- Bus expulsion of male student (DOB 5/23/2011) from Gulf Middle School approved
- Recognition of districtwide AVID Share Your Story Speech Contest winners
- Honors to Gary Evans (15 years) and Jim Slaughter (12 years) for Penny for Pasco Oversight Committee service
- Out-of-state travel for 11 staff to Innovative Schools Summit in Nashville, TN at $20,000 total
The Board approved a wide-ranging consent agenda covering personnel, travel, and facility projects. Members also voted to expel two male students from bus services and passed several commemorative proclamations.
- Approved Minutes of April 16, 2024 meeting and workshop (4-0)
- Approved bus expulsion of male student DOB 12/29/2010 (4-0)
- Approved bus expulsion of male student DOB 5/23/2011 (4-0)
- Approved full consent agenda including personnel, travel, and grants (4-0)
- Approved Interagency Agreement vendor change for Pasco Juvenile Assessment Center (4-0)
- Approved proclamation for School Lunch Hero Day, May 3, 2024 (4-0)
- Approved proclamation for Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6-10, 2024 (4-0)
- Approved proclamation for Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month, May 15-June 15, 2024 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Closed Workshop Session (Collective Bargaining) (4:00 PM)
This is a closed workshop session for collective bargaining. No specific agenda items are disclosed because the session is exempt from public discussion. The meeting is procedural and involves no public decisions or votes.
- Closed workshop session (collective bargaining)
Workshop Session (4:30 PM)
The Pasco County School Board will hold a workshop to review the final 2024-2025 Pre-K12 education appropriations summary and a wrap-up presentation of the 2024 legislative session.
- Review of 2024-2025 Pre-K12 education appropriations summary
- Review of 2024 legislative session wrap-up presentation
The Board held a workshop session to review an overview of the 2024 Legislative Session provided by representatives from Gray Robinson. The presentation covered the legislative platform, bills of interest, and the Live Local Act. No formal votes or decisions were made during this session.
School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)
The board is voting on the expulsion of a male student from Gulf High School for serious code of conduct violations. They will also consider consent agenda items including naming the Land O' Lakes High School stadium field house after former coach Allen Claggett and the track after former coach Rock Ridgeway. Special presentations recognize academic and CTE achievements.
- Expulsion recommendation for a male student (DOB 4/20/2008) at Gulf High School
- Naming Land O' Lakes High School stadium field house after former head coach Allen Claggett
- Naming Land O' Lakes High School track after former head coach Rock Ridgeway
- Approval of out-of-state field trips for JROTC teams to Washington, D.C. and Dallas, TX
- Approval of updated list of foreign exchange sponsoring organizations for 2024/2025
The board approved the adoption of social studies instructional materials and a broad consent agenda covering personnel, facilities, and budget items. The board also approved the expulsion of one student from Gulf High School and renewed members of the Penny for Pasco Oversight Committee.
- Approved adoption of Social Studies instructional materials (4-0)
- Approved expulsion of male student from Gulf High School (4-0)
- Approved Member Renewal 2024/2025 for Penny for Pasco Oversight Committee (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including personnel recommendations and budget amendments (4-0)
- Approved naming of Land O'Lakes High School stadium field house and track (via consent agenda)
- Pulled Item 12.2 regarding Pepin Academies GMP #2 from voting
- Approved minutes from April 2, 2024 meeting and workshop (4-0)
Workshop Session (Immediately Following School Board Meeting)
The Pasco County School Board will hold a workshop session immediately following the regular board meeting. The agenda includes presentations and discussions on Food and Nutrition Services and After School Enrichment Programs. No decisions are scheduled; the session is for informational review.
- Workshop on Food and Nutrition Services, including Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) presentation
- Workshop on After School Enrichment Programs (ASEP) with attached presentation
The board received presentations on Food and Nutrition Services and After School Enrichment Programs. No substantive decisions were made during this workshop session.
School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)
The board will hold a public hearing on the adoption of new social studies instructional materials for elementary, middle, and high schools. Recommended publishers include Gallopade International (K-5), Savvas (middle/high US and world history), McGraw Hill (economics), and eDynamics (psychology). The board also considers consent items including out-of-state travel for conferences and a school field trip to Savannah.
- Public hearing on social studies curriculum adoption (Gallopade International, Savvas, McGraw Hill, eDynamics)
- Out-of-state travel for ISTE conference in Denver, CO – $15,532 total
- Out-of-state travel for 2024 Slate.org Summit in Chicago, IL – $1,200
- Out-of-state travel for 2024 Walton AP Summer Institute in Marietta, GA – $1,900
- School field trip: Freedom Review Show Choir to Savannah, GA (Leslie Thiel Grant Funds)
The board approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering personnel recommendations, job descriptions, and various grants. A proclamation recognizing April as Financial Literacy Month was also approved. The board held a public hearing regarding social studies instructional materials.
- Approved Minutes of the March 19, 2024 meeting and workshops (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including personnel recommendations and job descriptions (5-0)
- Approved Proclamation recognizing April as Financial Literacy Month (5-0)
- Approved new job description for Academic Advisor (via Consent Agenda)
- Approved GMP #1 for Marchman Technical College Roof and Canopy Project (via Consent Agenda)
- Approved 2024/2025 Work Calendars (via Consent Agenda)
- Approved various out-of-state travel requests for staff (via Consent Agenda)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)
The Pasco County School Board approved the naming of the Land O' Lakes High School softball press box as the Jerry English Softball Press Box. The board also approved a consent agenda including field trips, disciplinary reassignments, course adoptions, and several grant amendments. The meeting included recognition of Cambridge learner award winners and teachers.
- Naming of Land O' Lakes High School softball press box after former head coach Jerry English
- Approved field trips for cheerleading camps to Orlando (ZHS and HHS, July 2024)
- Approved American Rescue Plan (ARP) ESSER III Amendment 3 grant (non-competitive)
- Approved Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program (FPCTP) competitive grant
- Adopted new courses for Innovation Preparatory Academy (Cambridge Pre-AICE World History IGCSE, Environmental Science Honors, M/J Global Perspectives)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Closed Workshop Session (School Safety) (4:00 PM)
This is a closed workshop session of the Pasco County Schools Board, focusing on school safety. The agenda lists only a single workshop item with no specific proposals, votes, or public hearings. No action or decision is expected from this session.
- Closed workshop session on school safety; no detailed agenda items provided
Workshop Session (4:45 PM)
The School Board will hold a workshop session to discuss the adoption of social studies instructional materials. The agenda lists this as an information item with supporting documents attached.
- Social Studies Adoption discussion with two attached PDFs (1,877 KB and 9,870 KB)
Workshop Session (Immediately Following School Board Meeting)
This workshop session will provide information on shared governance and eligibility training related to the Head Start program. No votes or decisions are scheduled; it is an informational presentation.
- Shared Governance and Eligibility Training (Head Start) - informational presentation
The board participated in a workshop session regarding Shared Governance and Eligibility Training for Head Start and Early Head Start. The session consisted of a presentation by the Director of Early Childhood Programs. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during this workshop.
School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)
The School Board will vote on a consent agenda approving a third amendment to the charter contract for Academy at the Farm, increasing its enrollment to 762 students for grades K-8 starting in 2024-2025. Other consent items include out-of-state travel for the IB Global Conference ($20,720) and Harvard Institute for Superintendents ($56,090), adoption of new courses for 2024/2025, and disciplinary reassignments. The meeting also includes special presentations recognizing crossing guards and Fine Arts in Our Schools Month.
- Third Amendment to Charter School Contract (Academy at the Farm) – increase enrollment to 762 students
- Out-of-State Travel: 2024 IB Global Conference (Washington DC) – $20,720 for 7 Gulf High School staff
- Out-of-State Travel: Harvard Institute for Superintendents and District Leaders (Massachusetts) – $56,090 for 10 district leaders
- Course Adoption 2024/2025 – new courses including M/J Peers as Partners in Learning and AICE Drama
- Disciplinary Reassignments – change of placement for students (Attachment A and B)
The board approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering personnel recommendations, charter school amendments, and travel. It also passed a proclamation for Arts Education Month and approved most NEOLA policy updates.
- Approved minutes from February 20, 2024 (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including personnel recommendations and charter school contract amendment for Academy at the Farm (4-0)
- Approved NEOLA Volume 24.1 and Special September 2023 policy updates, excluding Policies 2520, 2521, and 2522 (4-0)
- Approved proclamation recognizing March 2024 as Arts Education Month (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Workshop Session (4:00 PM)
The Pasco County School Board will hold a workshop session to hear a legislative issues update and a district update for the second quarter of the 2023/2024 school year. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is an informational meeting.
- Legislative Issues Update
- District Update 2023/2024 (Quarter 2) with attachments including District Update Q2 February 24.pdf
The board held a workshop session to receive updates on district academic tactics, operational goals, and community engagement. No formal votes were taken during this session, though a settlement of claim was noted for a subsequent meeting.
- No substantive decisions were made; session was for discussion and updates
School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)
The school board held a public hearing on the DSBPC Policies Update (NEOLA Volume 24.1 and Special September 2023 Update). They also approved a consent agenda including school field trips, disciplinary reassignments, course adoptions for charter schools, and a second amendment to the Dayspring Angeline (Dayspring Mosaic) charter contract. Additionally, the board recognized outstanding volunteers and a teacher, and received the 2023 Penny for Pasco annual report.
- Public hearing on NEOLA policy updates (Volume 24.1 and Special September 2023) with final approval scheduled for March 5, 2024
- Approval of school field trips: WRHS culinary students to Orlando (FCCLA), RRHS New Media Academy to Orlando (FSPA), and WRHS junior/senior students to Florida colleges
- Approval of disciplinary reassignments and change of placements (Attachments A and B)
- Course adoptions for 2023-2024 at Union Park Charter Academy (financial literacy, Cambridge Pre-AICE art) and Learning Loge Academy (computer science, web design)
- Second amendment to charter school contract for Dayspring Angeline (Dayspring Mosaic) per Florida Statute 1002.33(7)(d)
The board approved the consent agenda, which included personnel recommendations, charter school contract amendments, and budget revisions. Several revised job descriptions were removed from the agenda to allow for further review by the United School Employees of Pasco. The board also recognized March 4-8, 2024, as Newspaper in Education Week.
- Approved minutes from February 6, 2024 meeting and workshop (5-0)
- Removed Items 11.2 through 11.15 (Revised Job Descriptions) from the agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including personnel recommendations and budget amendments (5-0)
- Approved charter school contract amendments for Dayspring Angeline and Dayspring Academy (5-0)
- Approved budget revisions for Early Head Start Grant (5-0)
- Approved various grants for school building security and workforce development (5-0)
- Approved out-of-state travel for Head Start and behavior success workshops (5-0)
- Approved resolution recognizing March 4-8, 2024, as Newspaper in Education Week (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Workshop Session (Immediately Following School Board Meeting)
This is a workshop session for discussion only. The board will discuss DSBPC policy updates from NEOLA Volume 24.1 and the Special September 2023 update. No decisions are expected at this meeting; it is a discussion item.
- Discussion of DSBPC Policies Update: NEOLA Volume 24.1 and Special September 2023 Update (type: Discussion)
The board discussed and modified several NEOLA policy updates. These changes will be included in the policies submitted for a public hearing on February 20, 2024.
- Modified policies 123, 124, 2210, 3700, 5121, 5517, 5782, 7217, and 8415
- Pulled policy 149.3
School Board Meeting (9:30 AM)
The Pasco County School Board approved a consent agenda with 10 items, including an articulation agreement amendment for Dayspring Mosaic charter school and out-of-state travel for staff to conferences. The board also heard a presentation from United Way of Pasco and approved minutes from the previous meeting.
- Approved second amendment to charter school contract for Dayspring Angeline (Dayspring Mosaic) adding an articulation agreement
- Approved out-of-state travel for migrant education conference in Portland, OR ($3,143.50 total for two travelers, funded by Title 1 Part C grant)
- Approved out-of-state travel for Southern Conference on Language Teaching in Atlanta, GA ($4,800 total for four travelers, funded by Title IV funds)
- Approved a field trip for CSRMS Builders Club to Daytona Beach for a leadership conference (April 18-21, 2024, internal account funding)
- Approved disciplinary reassignments for student placement changes and expulsions (details in attachments)
The Board appointed the law firms of Paul M. Meeker, P.A., and Sniffen & Spellman, P.A. as School Board Attorneys. A broad consent agenda covering personnel, travel, and facility projects was approved, though one item regarding a purchase and sale agreement was pulled for further discussion.
- Appointed Law Firms of Paul M. Meeker, P.A., and Sniffen & Spellman, P.A. as School Board Attorney (5-0)
- Approved Minutes of January 16, 2024 Regular Meeting and Workshop (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items including personnel recommendations and facility contracts (5-0)
- Pulled Item 12.6 (Addendum to Purchase and Sale Agreement - Schwettman) from consent agenda for discussion
- Approved motion to take an unspecified item off the agenda (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Workshop Session (4:00 PM)
The Pasco County School Board will hold a workshop session with a single information item: a Communications/Marketing Update. Workshop materials were added on January 12, 2024. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and presentation only.
- Communications/Marketing Update presented as information item
The Board held a workshop session to receive updates on district communications, marketing campaigns, and volunteer programs. No substantive decisions were made during this session.
School Board Meeting (6:00 PM)
The Pasco County School Board approved a consent agenda that included a first amendment to the charter contract with Imagine-Pasco County, LLC (Unnamed Charter School) and three Charter School Program grants for Imagine School at Trinity, Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel High School, and Innovation Preparatory Academy 3. The board also approved personnel recommendations, spring athletic supplements, and out-of-state travel for Tyler Connect 2024 in Indianapolis at an estimated cost of $6,211.20.
- Approved first amendment to charter contract with Imagine-Pasco County, LLC (Unnamed Charter School)
- Approved three Charter School Program grants for Imagine School at Trinity, Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel High, and Innovation Preparatory Academy 3
- Approved personnel recommendations and spring athletic supplements
- Approved out-of-state travel for Tyler Connect 2024 in Indianapolis ($6,211.20)
The board approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering charter school grants, personnel recommendations, and facility use. Members also voted to begin negotiations with Paul M. Meeker for legal services after failing to reach an agreement with another firm regarding travel rates.
- Approved consent agenda including charter school grants and personnel recommendations (5-0)
- Directed staff to negotiate legal services contract with Paul M. Meeker (4-1)
- Approved disciplinary reassignment (5-0)
- Approved out-of-state travel for Association for Career and Technical Education Fellowship in Louisiana (5-0)
- Approved minutes from December 19, 2023 meeting and workshop (5-0)