Pinellas County Schools public meetings in 2022

Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m.

The School Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and personnel recommendations. Notable actions include the appointment of Phyteria L. Proctor as Principal at Bay Point Elementary and Tanya A. King Florio as Assistant Principal at Carwise Middle School.

• Approval of minutes from the November 15, 2022, board meeting and the November 22, 2022, organization and leasing corporation meetings
• Approval of personnel recommendations for administrative, instructional, and supporting services
• Appointment of Phyteria L. Proctor as Principal, Bay Point Elementary School, effective December 14, 2022
• Appointment of Tanya A. King Florio as Assistant Principal, Carwise Middle School, effective December 14, 2022

The board approved a revised instructional calendar to include a hurricane makeup day on March 20, 2023. Several construction contracts and administrative appointments were approved via consent. The board postponed approval for the Director of Behavior Services job description.

• Approved amended 2022-2023 instructional calendar with March 20 makeup day (7-0)
• Approved $2,698,990.28 change order for Clearwater High School renovations (7-0)
• Approved $218,541.50 contract with Harvard Jolly Architecture for East Lake High School (7-0)
• Approved job descriptions for Manager, Auditing and Property Records Analyst (7-0)
• Postponed approval of Director, Behavior Services job description (7-0)
• Approved HVAC replacement completion at Elisa Nelson Elementary (7-0)
• Approved ESSER II grants totaling $6,186,334 (7-0)
• Approved administrative appointments for five school principals and assistant principals (7-0)

School Board Workshop - 9:30 a.m.

The Pinellas County School Board holds a workshop to receive presentations and discuss informational items. Topics include a listen and learn update, middle school curriculum innovation, a revised 2022-2023 school calendar due to Hurricane Nicole, job descriptions, grant applications, a job order contract briefing, and board committee assignments. No formal votes are scheduled.

• Listen and Learn Update from Superintendent and staff
• Middle School Innovation Team presentation on partnerships and feedback
• Revised 2022-2023 School Calendar due to Hurricane Nicole
• Job Order Contract cooperative award briefing with PCS as lead agency
• School Board Committee Assignments for December 2022 – November 2023

The board held a workshop to discuss district reports, middle school curriculum improvements, and proposed job description changes. No official actions were taken during the meeting.

• Consensus reached to approve workshop requests for school climate and behavior, portables update, and Food and Nutrition changes
• Consensus reached to post audio recordings of school board workshops online via BoardDocs
• Consensus reached to gather information on other districts' public comment practices for future discussion

Pinellas School Board Leasing Corporation - Immediately following the Organizational Meeting

The Pinellas School Board Leasing Corporation will hold an organizational meeting immediately following the school board's organizational meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items: call to order, election of officers, and adjournment. No substantive business or financial items are listed.

• Election of officers for the Leasing Corporation

The board appointed Lisa N. Cane as president and chairperson and Laura Hine as vice president and vice chairperson. This corporation facilitates bonding and repayment of funds for construction projects through the Certificates of Participation bonding program.

• Appointed Lisa N. Cane as president and chairperson and Laura Hine as vice president and vice chairperson (7-0)

School Board Organizational Meeting - 10 a.m.

The Pinellas County School Board is holding an organizational meeting to elect its chair and vice chair. The board will also approve the regular meeting schedule from December 2022 through November 2023. This agenda is procedural boilerplate with no policy, budget, or zoning decisions. Board leadership sets district priorities, and the schedule determines when the public can attend.

• Election of School Board Chairperson
• Election of School Board Vice Chairperson
• Approval of regular meeting schedule (December 2022–November 2023)
• Meeting location: 301 4th Street SW, Largo, FL

The School Board administered the Oath of Office to four members and elected its leadership for the term. The board also approved the schedule for regular meetings from December 2022 through November 2023.

• Elected Lisa Cane as chairperson
• Elected Laura Hine as vice chairperson
• Approved regular school board meeting schedule through November 2023 (7-0)

Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m.

The Pinellas County School Board meeting on November 15, 2022, will primarily consider consent agenda items, including approval of personnel recommendations for administrative, instructional, and support staff. The board will also vote on proclamations designating November as Family Engagement in Education Month and recognizing National Education Support Professionals Day. No major policy changes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of personnel recommendations for administrative, instructional, and supporting services with fiscal impact within approved budget
• Proclamation designating November 2022 as Family Engagement in Education Month
• Proclamation observing National Education Support Professionals Day on November 16, 2022
• Approval of minutes from October 18, 2022 workshop and October 25, 2022 regular meeting

The board approved a series of construction and architectural agreements totaling over $2.2 million. It also approved the district's human sexuality curriculum and scheduled public hearings for several policy amendments.

• Approved $1,176,387.51 contract with Ajax Building Corporation for Sandy Lane Elementary campus remodel (7-0)
• Approved $911,196.23 contract with Skanska USA Building, Inc. for Leadership Center construction (7-0)
• Approved $218,541.50 contract with Harvard Jolly Architecture for Gibbs High School locker rooms (7-0)
• Approved $59,174.01 contract with Ajax Building Corporation for Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater welding shop hood replacement (7-0)
• Approved human sexuality curriculum (7-0)
• Approved setting a public hearing for amendments to policies regarding controversial issues, field trips, instructional materials, multi-media, Bright Futures, and charter schools (7-0)
• Approved setting a public hearing for amendments to policies on district assignment and controlled open enrollment (7-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 Annual Financial Report (7-0)

Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m.

The Pinellas County Schools Board will adopt the agenda, consider a motion to amend it, and vote on three special‑order items. Those items are a proclamation designating Oct 31‑Nov 4 2022 as Gifted and Talented Awareness Week, a proclamation recognizing Lights On Afterschool Day on Oct 20 2022, and a series of awards for the Schools Police Department. The meeting also includes standard opening procedures and public comment time.

• Approve proclamation designating Oct 31‑Nov 4 2022 as Gifted and Talented Awareness Week
• Approve proclamation recognizing Lights On Afterschool Day on Oct 20 2022
• Recognize 2021‑2022 awards for the Schools Police Department (including FASRO Lifetime Achievement, SRO of the Year, etc.)
• Adopt the meeting agenda
• Consider possible changes to the agenda (motion to amend)

The board adopted the 2023 Legislative Platform and approved a five-year Capital Outlay Plan and Facilities Work Program for 2022-2023 through 2026-2027. A series of consent items were also approved, including personnel appointments and facility contracts. The board issued proclamations for Gifted and Talented Awareness Week and Lights On Afterschool Day.

• Adopted 2023 Legislative Platform (7-0)
• Approved Five-Year Capital Outlay Plan and Facilities Work Program 2022-2027 (7-0)
• Approved $74,725 agreement with BCER Engineering for Pinellas Park High School chiller replacement (7-0)
• Approved application for $1,142,737 PIPELINE Grant (7-0)
• Approved revised easement agreement with Duke Energy Florida, LLC at former Riviera Middle School site (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for Gifted and Talented Awareness Week (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for Lights On Afterschool Day (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations and administrative appointments for Boca Ciega High and Lealman Avenue Elementary (7-0)

School Board Workshop - 9:30 a.m.

This workshop meeting features presentations and discussions on transportation, federal ESSER/ARP project updates, multiple proposed policy changes (instructional materials, field trips, student assignment, health services, Bright Futures service hours, charter schools), a risk assessment update, Hurricane Ian recovery, and the 2023 draft board legislative platform. No formal votes are expected.

• Transportation update on school bus operations
• ESSER/ARP project update on federal COVID-19 relief spending
• Proposed policy changes: Instructional Materials (2510,2240,2540), Field Trips (2340), Student Assignment (5120,5120.01), Health Services (5310), Bright Futures Service Hours (5455), Charter Schools (9800)
• Comprehensive risk assessment update
• Hurricane Ian recovery update and 2023 board legislative platform discussion

The School Board held a workshop to receive informational updates on district operations. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

• No substantive decisions were made; meeting was for informational updates

Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m.

This is a largely ceremonial meeting where the board will consider and likely approve several proclamations, including National Physical Therapy Appreciation Month, Dyslexia Awareness Month, Disability History and Awareness Weeks, National School Lunch Week, and School Bus Safety Week. The meeting also includes recognition of school bus drivers with safe driving records and student presentations.

• Proclamation designating October 2022 as National Physical Therapy Appreciation Month
• Proclamation designating October 2022 as Dyslexia Awareness Month
• Proclamation observing Disability History and Awareness Weeks (first two weeks of October 2022)
• Proclamation observing National School Lunch Week (October 10-14, 2022)
• Recognition of 49 school bus drivers with safe driving records, including 8 with 20+ years

The board approved a consent agenda that included several construction change orders and a grant application. Additionally, the board passed six proclamations recognizing various awareness months and professional roles. The superintendent provided updates on Hurricane Ian recovery efforts and student achievements.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved $1,144,683.96 change order for Midtown Academy (7-0)
• Approved $61,815.69 change order for Pinellas Technical College (7-0)
• Approved application for Driving Choice Grant Program for $453,491 (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for National Physical Therapy Appreciation Month (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for Dyslexia Awareness Month (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for Disability History and Awareness Weeks (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for National School Lunch Week (7-0)

Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m.

The School Board will hold a public hearing on the second reading of Policy 2250, which would amend procedures for magnet and fundamental programs, including new International Studies programs at McMullen-Booth Elementary and Safety Harbor Middle. The board also will vote on consent agenda items including personnel recommendations and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Policy 2250 amendments for fundamental schools and magnet programs
• Proposed new International Studies IB candidate programs at McMullen-Booth Elementary and Safety Harbor Middle
• Approval of personnel recommendations for administrative, instructional, and supporting services
• Administrative appointment of Derrik Craun as Principal of Osceola Middle School
• Approval of minutes from September 13 meetings (legislative, regular board, budget hearing)

The board approved negotiated agreements for PESPA and SEIU/FPSU bargaining units, as well as salary increases for non-represented staff. Other key actions included approving the 2023-2024 instructional calendar and several million-dollar grant applications.

• Approved PESPA agreement: 4.25% raise or $15/hour minimum, retroactive to July 1, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved SEIU/FPSU agreement: 4.25% raise or $15/hour minimum, retroactive to July 1, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved salary increases for administrators and non-represented support staff (7-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 Instructional Calendar and Special Observance Days (7-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 School Improvement Plans (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Policy 2250 regarding Fundamental Schools and Magnet Programs (7-0)
• Approved application for Unified School Improvement Grant of $2,017,600 (7-0)
• Approved issuance of a Tax Anticipation Note not to exceed $110,000,000 (7-0)

School Board Workshop - 9:30 a.m.

The Pinellas County School Board will hold a workshop to receive informational presentations and discuss multiple topics, including an ESSER/ARP financial update, the Bridging the Gap year-end report, school improvement plans, and charter schools. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• ESSER/ARP financial update presentation by Dr. William Corbett, Kevin Smith, and Lori Matway
• Bridging the Gap year-end report for 2021-2022 with data tables and proposed revisions
• School Improvement Plans for Ozona Elementary, Largo Middle, Richard O. Jacobson Technical High, and Richard L. Sanders School
• Update on charter schools by Lori Matway, Amy Hayes, and Sara Waechter
• 2023-2024 instructional calendar recommendations from the calendar committee

The board held a workshop to receive financial updates on ESSER and ARP grants and review the Bridging the Gap year-end report. No formal votes were taken; the session focused on information sharing regarding charter schools, homeless student services, and the proposed 2023-2024 instructional calendar.

Public Hearing on Budget - 6:30 p.m. Time Certain

This is the second public hearing on the 2022-2023 budget. The School Board will consider approving the discretionary local effort millage, total millage rates, the final budget, and a resolution determining revenues and millages. Public comments will be heard before the votes.

• Approval of Discretionary Local Effort Millage for 2022-2023
• Adoption of Total Millage Rates for 2022-2023
• Approval of the Final Budget for 2022-2023
• Adoption of Resolution Determining Revenues and Millages
• Public comments on millage and budget

The School Board approved the 2022-2023 budget and set the total millage rate at 5.963 mills, which is 10.01% higher than the rolled-back rate. The board also approved the Discretionary Local Effort millage and the required resolution determining revenues and millages.

• Approved adoption of the agenda (7-0)
• Approved Discretionary Local Effort of 0.748 mills (6-1)
• Adopted total millage rate of 5.963 mills (6-1)
• Approved the final 2022-2023 budget as presented (6-1)
• Adopted resolution determining revenues and millages (6-1)

Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m.

The Pinellas County School Board will hold a public hearing and second reading vote on amendments to sick leave and personal leave policies for all staff categories (administration, instructional, support) to align with new union agreements. The changes include increasing payout for unused sick leave to 100% at 25 years and raising personal leave from four to five days, with an estimated annual fiscal impact of $600,864. The board also will vote on proclamations designating Hispanic Heritage Month and American Founders' Month/Constitution Week.

• Public hearing and vote on sick leave/personal leave policy amendments (second reading, no changes from previous) with $600,864 annual fiscal impact
• Vote to approve proclamation designating Sept 15–Oct 15, 2022 as Hispanic Heritage Month
• Vote to approve proclamation for American Founders’ Month, Constitution Day, Constitution Week, and Celebrate Freedom Week
• Presentation by Student Rights and Responsibilities from Boca Ciega High School
• Possible changes to the agenda and adoption of agenda (procedural actions)

The board approved the 2022-23 District Strategic Plan and updated sick and personal leave policies for administration, instructional, and support staff. A lease agreement with The Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation for tutoring at John Hopkins Middle School was approved after an amendment. The board also approved a series of consent items including personnel appointments and facility completions.

• Approved 2022-23 District Strategic Plan (7-0)
• Approved amendments to sick and personal leave policies (7-0)
• Approved amended lease agreement with The Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for American Founders’ Month and Constitution Day (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel recommendations and budget amendment No. 9 (7-0)
• Approved substantial completion of roof replacements at Plumb Elementary (7-0)
• Approved substantial completions at Clearwater High School (7-0)

School Board Legislative Committee Meeting - 3:30 p.m.

The School Board Legislative Committee will meet to discuss and present ideas for Pinellas County Schools' 2023 Legislative Platform, which will be submitted to the Florida School Board Association (FSBA). Other agenda items are procedural (call to order, agenda review, adjournment). No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of 2023 Legislative Platform Ideas for Submission to Florida School Board Association (FSBA)

The committee reviewed a draft of the 2023 legislative platform ideas for submission to the Florida School Board Association (FSBA). Board members agreed that the discussed items will be presented to the FSBA. No official actions were taken during the meeting.

Regular School Board Meeting - 9:30 a.m.

The school board will vote on approving a consent agenda that includes applying for a $30,019,137 IDEA Part B K-12 entitlement grant to support Exceptional Student Education (ESE) programs districtwide. Other consent items include personnel recommendations for administrative, instructional, and supporting services, and approval of minutes from previous meetings. The meeting also includes procedural openings and public comment procedures.

• Request to apply for IDEA Part B K-12 Entitlement Grant, July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023, funding $30,019,137 for ESE programs
• Approval of Personnel Recommendations – Administrative, Instructional and Supporting Services (August 24, 2022)
• Approval of minutes from five prior meetings (July 19, July 26, August 5, 2022)
• Introduction of professional and community organization representatives
• Public comment procedures outlined for agenda items and general business

The Board approved the expenditure of Year 18 referendum funds focusing on teacher recruitment, reading, arts, and technology. It also approved expanding the 3DE partnership to Gibbs and Lakewood High Schools. A consent agenda including various grants, budget amendments, and facility changes was passed.

• Approved Year 18 referendum fund expenditures (6-0)
• Approved expansion of 3DE program to Gibbs and Lakewood High Schools (6-0)
• Approved first reading of amendment to Policy 2250 regarding Fundamental and Magnet programs (6-0)
• Approved $30,019,137 IDEA Part B K-12 Entitlement Grant application (6-0)
• Approved $1,014,000 Turnaround School Supplemental Services Allocation Plan (6-0)
• Approved $920,387 IDEA Part B Pre-K Entitlement Grant application (6-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Coachman Service Center, decreasing GMP by $235,866.30 (6-0)
• Approved easement with Duke Energy Florida, LLC at Pinellas Central Elementary School (6-0)

Special Called School Board Meeting - 9 a.m.

The Pinellas County Schools Board will adopt the agenda, hear public comments, and vote on consent agenda items. Consent items include approval of administrative personnel recommendations and appointments of directors and assistant principals. All approvals are budgeted and have fiscal impact within the district’s existing budget.

• Approve administrative personnel recommendations (consent agenda)
• Approve appointment of Nicole M. Blair as Director, Exceptional Student Education
• Approve appointment of Kevin L. Haugabrook as Director, Application Support and Development
• Approve appointment of Laura L. Hasson as Assistant Principal, Eisenhower Elementary School
• Approve appointment of Jennifer C. Riddick as Assistant Principal, Starkey Elementary School

The Board approved several administrative personnel recommendations and appointments. It also voted to change the start time of the August 24, 2022, meeting to 9:30 a.m.

• Approved administrative personnel recommendations (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Director, Exceptional Student Education (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Director, Application Support and Development (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Assistant Principal, Eisenhower Elementary School (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Assistant Principal, Starkey Elementary School (6-0)
• Approved changing August 24, 2022, meeting start time to 9:30 a.m. (6-0)

Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m.

This is a regular meeting of the Pinellas County School Board. The board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of personnel recommendations, purchasing items, board member travel, and an educational affiliation agreement with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital for student internships. Public comment is allowed according to established procedures.

• Approval of Personnel Recommendations for administrative, instructional, and supporting services
• Approval of purchasing items in accordance with bid policies and statutes
• Approval of up to $652 in school board member travel outside the county
• Approval of an educational affiliation agreement amendment and extension with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital for student internships
• Approval of minutes from June 28 and July 12, 2022 meetings

The board approved the district's mental health plan for the upcoming school year and authorized a location and grade level change for MYcroSchool Pinellas Charter School. Several construction contracts and change orders for elementary schools were also approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved 2022-2023 Mental Health and Wellness Plan (7-0)
• Approved location and grade level changes for MYcroSchool Pinellas Charter School (7-0)
• Approved $10,116,846 construction allocation for Pinellas Central Elementary School remodel
• Approved revised GMP of $3,497,187.73 for North Shore Elementary School
• Approved revised GMP of $3,891,871.14 for Sawgrass Lake Elementary School
• Approved revised GMP of $3,521,876.94 for Sanderlin PK-8 School
• Approved $1,111,300 architectural and construction contract for Sandy Lane Elementary School
• Approved sale of district surplus and obsolete fixed assets

Public Hearing on Budget - 6:30 p.m. Time Certain

The Pinellas County Schools Board is holding a public hearing on the 2022‑2023 budget. Board members will consider and vote on the discretionary local effort millage, adopt total millage rates, and adopt the tentative budget. Additional actions include setting a date for a second hearing and authorizing certification of school taxable value.

• Approval of Discretionary Local Effort Millage (Item 5.1)
• Adoption of Total Millage Rates (Item 5.2)
• Adopt Tentative 2022‑2023 Budget (Item 6.1)
• Set date for second public hearing on the budget (Item 6.2)
• Authorize submittal of Certification of School Taxable Value (Item 6.3)

The Board approved a tentative 2022-2023 budget and a total tentative millage rate of 5.963 mills. These rates are 10.01% greater than the rolled-back rate. A second public hearing is scheduled for September 13, 2022.

• Approved adoption of the agenda (7-0)
• Approved Tentative Discretionary Local Effort Millage of 0.748 mills (6-1)
• Adopted total tentative millage rate of 5.963 mills (6-1)
• Approved tentative 2022/2023 budget as presented (6-1)
• Set second public hearing for September 13, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. (7-0)
• Authorized superintendent to advise Property Appraiser of approved millage rates (7-0)

Special Called School Board Meeting

This is a special called meeting of the Pinellas County School Board. The board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of administrative personnel recommendations and several specific administrative appointments, including a new principal at Melrose Elementary School and assistant principals at three other schools.

• Approve Melanie L. Hill-Anderson as Principal, Melrose Elementary School, effective July 20, 2022
• Approve Jennifer N. Jenkins-Richardson as Assistant Principal, Bay Point Middle School, effective July 20, 2022
• Approve Matthew Kane as Assistant Principal, Hollins High School, effective July 20, 2022
• Approve Amanda C. O'Mara as Assistant Principal, Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School, effective July 20, 2022
• Approve the overall Personnel Recommendations - Administrative for July 19, 2022

The School Board approved a consent agenda including personnel recommendations and five specific administrative appointments for school leadership. All items passed with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved administrative personnel recommendations (5-0)
• Approved Melanie Hill-Anderson as Principal, Melrose Elementary School (5-0)
• Approved Jennifer Jenkins Richardson as Assistant Principal, Bay Point Middle School (5-0)
• Approved Matthew Kane as Assistant Principal, Hollins High School (5-0)
• Approved Amanda C. O'Mara as Assistant Principal, Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School (5-0)
• Approved Michael E. Mellinger as Assistant Principal, Tarpon Springs High School (5-0)

School Board Workshop - 9:30 a.m.

This workshop session is informational only; no votes are scheduled. The board will hear presentations and discuss a safety update, the 2022-2023 mental health and wellness plan, an amendment to the MYcroSchool Pinellas charter agreement, the proposed 2022-2023 district strategic plan, and changes to district application programs for the next school year. Staff will also share 'What’s New' and provide a teaching and learning update.

• Safety & security update from Mr. Clint Herbic and Chief Luke Williams
• 2022-2023 Mental Health and Wellness Plan presented by Ms. Lori Matway and Ms. Donna Sicilian
• Amendment to the charter school agreement with MYcroSchool Pinellas
• Proposed 2022-2023 District Strategic Plan updates
• Overview of proposed changes to District Application Programs for 2023-2024

The board held a workshop to receive updates on district safety, mental health allocations, and the 2022-23 District Strategic Plan. No formal votes were taken, though members reached consensus on revising the board mission statement and operating procedures.

• Consensus reached for Lisa N. Cane and Caprice Edmond to draft a revised board mission statement
• Consensus reached for Lisa N. Cane and Caprice Edmond to provide guidance on board member report structure
• Consensus reached to include examples of completed Workshop Topic Request forms in the Operating Procedures Manual
• Agreed to take a new board group photo prior to the July 26, 2022 meeting

Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m.

The School Board will review several consent agenda items including meeting minutes and various personnel recommendations. Key discussions include the administrative appointment of a new principal for Seventy-Fourth Street Elementary School.

• Approval of June 28, 2022, meeting minutes
• Personnel recommendations for instructional and supporting services
• Instructional appointments for the 2022-2023 school year
• Administrative appointment of Christen M. Ku as Principal of Seventy-Fourth Street Elementary School
• Creation and revision of various job descriptions

The board approved memorandums of understanding for COVID sick leave pay for represented and non-represented staff. Members also authorized a public hearing for first reading of amendments to sick and personal leave policies. A consent agenda including personnel appointments and facility contracts was approved.

• Approved COVID Sick Leave Pay MOUs with PCTA, PESPA, and other staff (6-0)
• Approved first reading and public hearing for sick and personal leave policy amendments (6-0)
• Approved $4,901,226 Education Innovation and Research Grant application (6-0)
• Approved $2,780,000 MOU with Pinellas County for Clearwater High hurricane shelter improvements (6-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for Orange Grove Elementary, decreasing GMP by $2,777,203.32 (6-0)
• Approved substantial completion of Building 1 at Clearwater High School (6-0)
• Approved substantial completion of new chiller switchboard at Cypress Woods Elementary (6-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations and administrative appointment for Seventy-Fourth Street Elementary Principal (6-0)

Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m.

The Pinellas County School Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including approval of personnel recommendations for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years, as well as the appointment of Daniel J. Evans to Associate Superintendent, Teaching and Learning Services. Most items are procedural or consent.

• Appointment of Daniel J. Evans as Associate Superintendent, Teaching and Learning Services effective July 1, 2022
• Approval of personnel recommendations for 2021-2022 school year – administrative, instructional, and supporting services
• Approval of personnel recommendations – administrative and instructional appointments for 2022-2023
• Approval of personnel recommendations for 2022-2023 school year – instructional and supporting services
• Approval of minutes from June 14, 2022 board meeting

The board approved a statewide provider contract for the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program. Members also passed a consent agenda including several school principal and assistant principal appointments, budget amendments, and grant applications.

• Approved VPK Education Program contract with Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Dr. Daniel J. Evans as Associate Superintendent, Teaching and Learning Services (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Ms. Donnika Jones as Chief Transformation Officer (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Dr. Anna Brown as Executive Director, Assessment, Accountability and Research (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Dr. Cameshia Ware as Principal, Bay Point Middle School (7-0)
• Approved application for Title IV Student Support and Academic Achievement Grant for $1,964,764.89 (7-0)
• Approved application for BJA STOP School Violence Grant for $729,711.38 (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendments No. 5 and No. 6 for the 2021-2022 school year (7-0)

School Board Workshop - Immediately following the 10 a.m. School Board Meeting

This is a workshop of the Pinellas County School Board immediately following the regular board meeting. The board will receive updates and discuss the draft budget for the 2022-2023 school year, along with the College and Career Center Expansion, district strategic plan, policy changes, reorganization, and attendance. No decisions are being made; this is an informational session.

• Draft budget for 2022-2023 school year presented and discussed
• Update on College and Career Center Expansion at high schools
• Review of potential updates to the 2022-2023 District Strategic Plan
• Recommendations for policy changes to sick leave and personal leave for administration, instructional, and support staff
• Presentation of reorganization and job descriptions for board review

The School Board held a workshop to review proposed updates to the 2022-2023 budget, the District Strategic Plan, and various employee job descriptions. No formal votes were taken; the session served as an informational review of policy and organizational changes.

• Proposed 2022-2023 budget reviewed; first public hearing scheduled for July 26, 2022
• District Strategic Plan draft reviewed; final approval scheduled for September 13, 2022
• Proposed policy changes for terminal pay and personal leave scheduled for first reading July 12, 2022
• Discussed expansion of college and career readiness centers using ESSER reserve funding
• Reviewed proposed job descriptions for behavior analysts and school climate roles using ARP funding
• Reviewed revised pay grades and career ladders for bus and truck drivers

Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m.

The board will hold a public hearing and second reading of amendments to seven policies within the Code of Student Conduct, including dress code, discipline, and suspension/expulsion procedures. The board will also recognize Superintendent Michael A. Grego for his retirement after 42 years of service. The remaining agenda items are procedural.

• Public hearing on amendments to Policies 5500.04, 5500.07, 5500.08, 5500.10, 5500.11, 5500.12, and 5500.13 (Code of Student Conduct) — second reading, no changes from first reading
• Recognition of Superintendent Michael A. Grego's retirement and service to Pinellas County Schools
• Presentation of student artwork 'The Next Chapter in Life' by Luna Garcia to commemorate Grego's retirement
• Dress code policy rewritten for clarity and gender-neutral language across multiple policies
• New language requiring threat assessment for firearms and referral to mental health services after threat assessment

The board approved the employment contract for Superintendent Kevin K. Hendrick and updated several student conduct policies for the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, the board approved a contract amendment for the PCS Leadership Center and various educational grants.

• Approved Superintendent employment agreement with Kevin K. Hendrick (6-0)
• Approved amendments to Code of Student Conduct policies including dress code and discipline (6-0)
• Approved $854,789 amendment for Rowe Architects, Inc. for the PCS Leadership Center (6-0)
• Approved application for Title I, Part A grant of $34,038,290
• Approved application for ARP ESSER Summer Learning Camps grant of $2,035,533
• Approved application for Title II, Part A grant of $4,002,981.08
• Approved application for BSI Supplemental Summer Professional Development grant of $352,050
• Approved Health Science Education Clinical Agreement with Freedom Square of Seminole

Special Called School Board Meeting - 11 a.m.

The Pinellas County Schools Board will adopt the meeting agenda and hear public comments. It will then approve items on the consent agenda, including personnel recommendations. The Board will vote on several administrative appointments, such as the Director of Professional Development, the Director of Strategic Partnerships, and principals for Dunedin and Palm Harbor Middle Schools.

• Approve consent agenda items
• Approve administrative personnel recommendations
• Approve appointment of Jolene Jackson as Director, Professional Development
• Approve appointment of Seymour M. Brown, III as Director, Strategic Partnerships
• Approve appointments of Brandon Glenn (Dunedin Middle) and Peggy S. Fowler (Palm Harbor Middle) as principals

The School Board approved a consent agenda containing numerous administrative appointments for the upcoming school year. These appointments include principals, assistant principals, and district directors.

• Approved agenda as amended (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Jolene Jackson as Director, Professional Development
• Approved appointment of Seymour M. Brown, III, Ed.D. as Director, Strategic Partnerships
• Approved appointment of Brandon Glenn as Principal, Dunedin Middle School
• Approved appointment of Peggy S. Fowler as Principal, Palm Harbor Middle School
• Approved appointment of Renee N. Kelly as Principal, Belleair Elementary School
• Approved appointment of Kristy James as Principal, Ponce de Leon Elementary School
• Approved appointment of Matthew Hayes as Principal, Bay Point Middle School

Special Called School Board Meeting - Superintendent Search

The Pinellas County School Board will select a new superintendent and authorize contract negotiation during this special called meeting. The board will also consider consent agenda items including personnel actions and a construction contract for a YMCA Partnership Middle School.

• Selection of new superintendent and authorization to negotiate employment contract
• Approval of administrative personnel recommendations
• Appointment of Karen D. Oruwariye as Director, Food and Nutrition
• Agreement with Creative Contractors, Inc. for new YMCA Partnership Middle School construction — district portion $26,320,105

The School Board voted unanimously to offer the superintendent position to Kevin Hendrick and authorize contract negotiations. The board also approved several administrative appointments and a construction agreement for a new middle school.

• Offered superintendent position to Kevin Hendrick and authorized contract negotiations (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Creative Contractors, Inc. for YMCA Partnership Middle School construction for $26,320,105, with a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $47,925,051 (7-0)
• Approved administrative appointment of Executive Director, Human Resources Services (7-0)
• Approved administrative appointment of Director, Food and Nutrition (7-0)
• Approved administrative personnel recommendations (7-0)

School Board Interviews of Finalists for Superintendent - 9:30 a.m.

The Pinellas County School Board will interview three finalists for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The finalists are Mr. Kevin Hendrick, Mr. Michael Ramirez, and Dr. Ann Hembrook. No decision is expected at this workshop; the interviews are part of the selection process.

• Interviews of three superintendent finalists: Kevin Hendrick, Michael Ramirez, Ann Hembrook

The School Board conducted interviews with three finalists for the Superintendent position. No official actions were taken during the session.

Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m.

The Pinellas County School Board will meet on May 10, 2022, for a regular meeting that is primarily ceremonial. The agenda includes recognitions: the district receiving the 2022 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award, two $8,000 Florida Prepaid College Scholarships awarded to students Zoe Webster and Annie Ho, and Superintendent Dr. Michael A. Grego's decade of service on the Juvenile Welfare Board. Public comments on agenda items will be heard, but no substantive policy decisions or contracts are scheduled for a vote.

• Recognition of Pinellas County Schools as 2022 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year (fourth consecutive year; only district in U.S. to receive award each year)
• Presentation of $8,000 Florida Prepaid College Scholarships to seniors Zoe Webster and Annie Ho from Boca Ciega High School
• Recognition of Superintendent Michael A. Grego for 10 years of leadership and service on the Juvenile Welfare Board
• Public comments on agenda items and general district business
• Procedural items: call to order, invocation, pledge, national anthem, teacher appreciation video, and student rights presentation

The board approved a 90-day notice to terminate the charter agreement with NorthStar Academy, Inc. due to low enrollment and financial deficiencies. Other actions included approving a five-year agreement for St. Petersburg Collegiate STEM High School and various personnel appointments and grants.

• Approved 90-day notice to terminate charter agreement with NorthStar Academy, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved five-year charter agreement with St. Petersburg Collegiate STEM High School (7-0)
• Approved $5,587,581.83 allocation for Pinellas Central Elementary School campus remodel (7-0)
• Approved $2.4M Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grants application (7-0)
• Approved $1,399,339 FDLRS Gulfcoast Associate Center Project Grant application (7-0)
• Approved $1,178,378 Title III, Part A, English Language Acquisition Grant application (7-0)
• Approved $856,350 agreement with Briton Education, LLC DBA Insights to Behavior (7-0)
• Approved administrative appointments for principals at Belcher, Dunedin, Skyview, Clearwater Intermediate, Largo High, and Paul B. Stephens ESE Center (7-0)

School Board Work Session - Superintendent Search - 10 a.m.

The Pinellas County School Board is holding a work session focused on the superintendent search. Representatives from the Florida School Board Association will present and discuss the search process, including finalist interviews, selection procedures, schedule, background checks, and contract negotiation.

• Presentation and discussion on superintendent search process by Florida School Board Association representatives
• Discussion on format for finalist interviews, including categories of questions and use of written/video responses
• Review of interview schedule for three finalists
• Discussion of background and reference checks for finalists
• Discussion of contract negotiation process for selected finalist

The board held a work session to review the interview schedule, public interview scripts, and candidate vetting processes. No official actions were taken during this session.

• Agreed that the May 17, 2022 meeting will be a school board meeting including routine business after the superintendent selection

Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m.

The Pinellas County School Board will hold a regular meeting with ceremonial proclamations and recognitions. The board will vote to approve proclamations for School Lunch Hero Day (May 6) and Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-6). Two schools will be recognized for family and community engagement awards. The agenda is mostly procedural with no substantive policy decisions or budget items.

• Proclamation recognizing School Lunch Hero Day, May 6, 2022
• Proclamation acknowledging Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-6, 2022
• Recognition of 2022 Family and Community Engagement Award winners: Starkey Elementary School and Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy
• Presentation by Palm Harbor University High School on Student Rights and Responsibilities
• Public comment period on agenda items and general business

The board approved the school bell schedule for the 2022-2023 year to improve bus routing efficiency. Other key actions included approving a science curriculum pilot and a student data modernization contract. The board also passed proclamations for School Lunch Hero Day and Teacher Appreciation Week.

• Approved school opening and closing times for 2022-2023 (7-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Innovation Foundation Corporation for science curriculum pilot (7-0)
• Approved professional services contract with Fearless Solutions, LLC for student data modernization (7-0)
• Approved $183,007 Bureau of School Improvement Turnaround Leadership Pipeline Support Grant (7-0)
• Approved school affiliation agreement with Adventura by the Bay, LLC for internships (7-0)
• Approved substantial completion of track surface at Clearwater High School (7-0)
• Approved substantial completion of Building 13 at Lakewood High School (7-0)
• Approved substantial completion of Building 1 and sitework at Orange Grove Elementary School (7-0)

School Board Work Session - Superintendent Search - 9 a.m.

The Pinellas County Schools Board held a work session to discuss the superintendent search. Board members and FSBA representatives will identify semi‑finalists, pose questions, and outline the process for selecting finalists. The session also includes updates on interview schedules for the finalists and a review of the contract negotiation process.

• Identify semi‑finalists and formulate questions for them
• Discuss process for selecting superintendent finalists
• Update on interview schedule for finalists (3‑ and 4‑candidate schedules attached)
• Review contract negotiation process for the new superintendent

The board identified applicants #3, #9, and #14 as finalists for the superintendent position. Members established a process for finalist questions tied to the District Strategic Plan and reached consensus on several contract terms. No official votes were taken during this work session.

• Selected applicants #3, #9, and #14 as finalists
• Determined finalists will answer four video and three written questions
• Consensus to offer a 3-year contract with termination by either party without cause
• Consensus to require Florida superintendent certification by the first contract extension
• Consensus to tie annual evaluations to the District Strategic Plan
• Consensus to maintain current policies for sick leave, vacation, and life insurance
• Consensus to reimburse reasonable moving expenses and provide temporary housing

School Board Workshop - 9:30 a.m.

The Pinellas County Schools School Board will hold a workshop to review several operational and financial updates. Staff and partners will present information on middle school science curriculum partnerships, employee wellness, job descriptions, and marketing strategies. The board will also discuss the 2022-2023 bell schedule, transportation routes, the 2022 legislative session report, and the financial status of ESSER/ARP funds. This meeting is informational and does not include final votes or binding decisions.

• Presentation on a partnership with the Innovation Foundation for middle school science curriculum
• Discussion of the 2022-2023 bell schedule and transportation routes
• Review of proposed job descriptions and a financial impact analysis
• Update on the financial status of ESSER and ARP federal funds
• Report on the 2022 legislative session and staff marketing/recruitment strategies

The board held a workshop to discuss several informational items, including a middle school science partnership and transportation routing. No formal votes were taken during this session.

• Discussed Innovation Foundation partnership for middle school science; MOU to be presented April 26, 2022
• Reviewed 2021-2022 employee wellness program data and EAP wait times
• Reviewed proposed cost-neutral restructuring of the purchasing department and administrative job descriptions
• Discussed transportation route efficiencies and potential bell time adjustments for 2022-2023
• Reviewed updated school marketing and recruitment guides

Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m.

This regular meeting includes procedural opening items, a proclamation recognizing May 2022 as Better Hearing and Speech Month, and recognition of 59 Energy Star Certified Buildings. The board will also consider adoption of the consent agenda, which includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and personnel recommendations. Public comment opportunities are provided before action items.

• Proclamation declaring May 2022 as Better Hearing and Speech Month (action item)
• Recognition of 59 Pinellas County schools earning 2021 Energy Star certification
• Approval of consent agenda including personnel recommendations for administrative, instructional, and supporting services
• Approval of minutes from four prior board meetings and workshops
• Public comment procedures for agenda items and general business

The Board approved a tentative agreement with the Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association featuring a 3.25% average salary increase. It also authorized a public hearing to consider amendments to several Code of Student Conduct policies. Additionally, a series of consent items including grant applications and facility contracts were approved.

• Approved tentative agreement with Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association (7-0)
• Approved public hearing for amendments to Code of Student Conduct policies (7-0)
• Approved $2M grant application for Pinellas Technical College (7-0)
• Approved $300,000 grant application for Summer Career Acceleration Program (7-0)
• Approved $1.1M Adult Education and Family Literacy Grant application (7-0)
• Approved $1.45M School Hardening Grant application (7-0)
• Approved $155,320 architectural agreement for North Shore Elementary (7-0)
• Approved $137,500 change order for Clearwater High School renewal (7-0)

Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m.

The Pinellas County School Board will adopt the meeting agenda, then consider and vote on proclamations designating April 2022 as National Occupational Therapy Month, National Autism Acceptance Month, and School Library Month. The board will also recognize the 2021‑2022 outstanding school volunteers. All items are scheduled for action during the regular meeting.

• Adopt the meeting agenda (Item 3.1)
• Approve proclamation for National Occupational Therapy Month (Item 4.1)
• Approve proclamation for National Autism Acceptance Month (Item 4.2)
• Approve proclamation for School Library Month (Item 4.3)
• Recognition of 2021‑2022 outstanding school volunteers (Item 4.4)

The board approved a new Parental Bill of Rights policy and amendments to the public participation policy. A series of consent items were approved, including facility use agreements and construction change orders. The board also designated April 2022 for Occupational Therapy, Autism Acceptance, and School Library months.

• Approved amendment to Policy 0169.1 regarding public participation at board meetings (7-0)
• Approved Policy 5500.015 Parental Bill of Rights (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel recommendations and budget amendment No. 4 (7-0)
• Approved $1.06M decrease in GMP for Shore Acres Elementary classroom addition (7-0)
• Approved $430,000 increase in GMP for Tyrone Middle School construction (7-0)
• Approved facility use agreement with Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership (7-0)
• Approved extended care program renewals with R’Club Child Care and YMCA (7-0)
• Approved proclamations for National Occupational Therapy, Autism Acceptance, and School Library months (7-0)

School Board Work Session, Superintendent Search - 8:30 a.m.

The Pinellas County School Board is holding a work session focused on the superintendent search. They will discuss minimum qualifications, salary range, contract length, application packet contents, and advertisement venues. The board will also consider the applicant screening process and finalist interview schedule.

• Discussion of minimum/preferred qualifications for next superintendent
• Determine salary range and length of contract
• Contents of application packet and advertisement venues
• Applicant screening process for semi-finalists and finalists
• Finalist interview schedule and timeline update

The board held a work session to establish the parameters for the superintendent search. Members reached consensus on candidate qualifications, advertising dates, and a base salary range. No official board actions were taken during the session.

• Consensus reached on base salary range of $275,000 - $305,000
• Consensus reached on minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, and qualities for candidates
• Consensus reached on advertisement venues and run dates of March 14, 2022 - April 13, 2022
• Consensus reached to move May 3, 2022 meeting time to 10:00 a.m.
• Consensus reached to accept suggested revisions to the 'Pinellas Qualities' document
• Consensus reached that applications will be sent weekly to the administrative assistant for distribution and online posting

School Board Meeting - Superintendent Search - Cabinet Conference Room - Immediately following the School Board Work Session

The School Board will vote on action related to the superintendent search, including minimum qualifications, salary range, application process, screening, and interview schedule. This follows the March 10 Work Session and will set the parameters for hiring the next superintendent.

• Approval of minimum/preferred qualifications for the next superintendent
• Setting salary range and contract length
• Approving application packet contents and advertisement venues
• Determining applicant screening process to select semi-finalists and finalists
• Establishing finalist interview schedule and associated activities

The School Board met to address the search for a new superintendent. The board unanimously approved action related to the search process.

• Approved action related to a superintendent search (7-0)

School Board Workshop - 9:30 a.m.

The Pinellas County School Board will hold a workshop to discuss multiple topics, including updates to the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program, proposed changes to the Code of Student Conduct due to legislative changes, and a partnership with the YMCA for a school. No formal votes are scheduled; the workshop is for presentations and discussion only.

• Discussion of changes to the Code of Student Conduct due to legislative requirements
• Update on district property including High Point Community Park and Pinellas Secondary Building 5
• Presentation on a YMCA Partnership School, including a draft timeline and exterior renderings
• Review of job descriptions for board consideration
• Discussion of charter school applications and contract renewals, including Athenian Academy and St. Petersburg Collegiate STEM High School

The board held a workshop to discuss district updates and proposed policy changes. No formal votes were recorded; the session focused on VPK projections, the Code of Student Conduct, and the development of a YMCA partnership middle school.

• Discussed VPK growth projections and the potential use of 'VPK villages' (pre-made buildings) to increase capacity
• Reviewed proposed changes to the 2022-2023 Code of Student Conduct, including dress code and discipline policies
• Reached consensus to evaluate the student attendance policy before the new school year
• Discussed request to FLDOE to destroy a section of Building 5 at Pinellas Secondary for parking or food storage
• Discussed recommendation not to oppose the City of Largo's request to annex High Point Elementary and Pinellas Technical College
• Reviewed plans for a YMCA Partnership Middle School/Health & Wellness Leadership Magnet School with a May 4, 2022 groundbreaking

Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m.

This Pinellas County School Board meeting is largely procedural, including adoption of the agenda, proclamations for National School Breakfast Week, Youth Art Month, Music in Our Schools Month, and Newspaper in Education Week. The board will also recognize finalists for Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year.

• Proclamation designating March 7-11, 2022 as National School Breakfast Week
• Proclamation designating March as Youth Art Month
• Proclamation designating March as Music in Our Schools Month
• Proclamation designating March 7-11, 2022 as Newspaper in Education Week
• Recognition of 10 finalists and the 2021-2022 Pinellas County Schools Teacher of the Year

The board approved a comprehensive consent agenda including personnel recommendations, grant applications, and a contract with Educational Partners International, LLC. Additionally, the board approved the District English Learners (EL) Plan. Several proclamations for national awareness weeks and months in March were also adopted.

• Approved adoption of agenda (6-0)
• Approved proclamation for National School Breakfast Week (6-0)
• Approved proclamation for Youth Art Month (6-0)
• Approved proclamation for Music in Our Schools Month (6-0)
• Approved proclamation for Newspaper in Education Week (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 7.1 through 7.16 (6-0)
• Approved District English Learners (EL) Plan (6-0)

School Board Work Session, Superintendent Search - 8 a.m.

The Pinellas County School Board will hold a work session focused on the superintendent search. Representatives from the Florida School Board Association will present and discuss the search process with the board.

• Presentation and discussion on the superintendent search process with Florida School Board Association representatives

The board held a work session to discuss the superintendent search process. Members reached consensus on revisions to the job description, the search opinion survey, and the addition of virtual community forum locations. No official actions were taken.

• Consensus reached to bring revised superintendent job description to the February 22, 2022 meeting
• Consensus reached to accept survey changes and set survey dates for February 16 - February 28, 2022
• Consensus reached to add Tarpon Springs High School, Oak Grove Middle School, and Lakewood High School as remote locations for community forums

School Board Workshop - Immediately following the 8 a.m. School Board Work Session

The Pinellas County School Board held a workshop after its 8 a.m. work session to review agenda items and receive presentations. Topics included an attainable housing proposal for teachers, a concept for a middle‑school emerging technology center, updates on educational alternative services and the Summer Bridge program, and a review of the Board Operating Procedures Manual. The board also heard updates on job descriptions, an international education partnership agreement, athletics, and legislative issues before concluding with a leadership discussion.

• Attainable Housing Proposal for teachers
• Middle School Emerging Technology Center concept
• Educational Alternative Services (EAS) program update
• Summer Bridge program overview
• Discussion of the School Board Operating Procedures Manual

The board held a workshop to discuss various district updates and proposals. Members gave support for the superintendent to explore attainable workforce housing opportunities. No formal votes were taken on the presented information items.

• Supported exploration of workforce housing needs and opportunities
• Proposed middle school emerging technology facility tabled for future workshop
• Job description changes for Braille Transcribers and PTC Director deferred to February 22 meeting

Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m.

The Pinellas County Schools Board will adopt the meeting agenda and approve two proclamations—one designating February as Career and Technical Education Month and another recognizing February 7‑11 as Student Services Week. The board will also recognize the 2021‑2022 Student Services Employee of the Year and acknowledge a donation from the Kids Tag Art Pinellas program. Public comment will be allowed after the special order agenda.

• Adopt the meeting agenda
• Adopt proclamation for Career and Technical Education Month
• Adopt proclamation for Student Services Week (Feb 7‑11, 2022)
• Recognize Marissa Kessler as 2021‑2022 Student Services Employee of the Year
• Recognize Kids Tag Art Pinellas program donation

The board approved a comprehensive consent agenda including personnel appointments, budget amendments, and facility contracts. It also authorized public hearings for amendments to the public participation policy and the adoption of a Parental Bill of Rights policy.

• Approved consent agenda including Budget Amendment No.3 and various personnel appointments (7-0)
• Approved $441,700 contract with Spiezle Architectural Group for repairs at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for Career and Technical Education Month (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for Student Services Week (7-0)
• Approved recognition of Marissa Kessler as 2021-2022 Student Services Employee of the Year (7-0)
• Authorized public hearing for amendment to Policy 0169.1 regarding public participation at board meetings (7-0)
• Authorized public hearing for Policy 5500.015 Parental Bill of Rights (7-0)
• Accepted $32,892.45 donation from Pinellas County Tax Collector for Kid's Tag Art Pinellas program

School Board Work Session, Superintendent Search - Immediately following the School Board Meeting

The Pinellas County School Board holds a work session immediately following the regular board meeting to discuss the superintendent search process. Florida School Board Association representatives will present and discuss the search process with the board.

• Discussion of superintendent search process with Florida School Board Association representatives

The board reached consensus on the schedule for community forums, staff focus groups, and a public survey to be open from February 15 to February 25, 2022. They scheduled future work sessions and set May 17, 2022, as the date to select the new superintendent. No official actions were taken during this work session.

• Consensus to open superintendent search survey February 15 - February 25, 2022
• Consensus to request input from bargaining groups
• Consensus to hold in-person community forums with virtual options
• Consensus to review a scaled-down job description on February 15, 2022
• Scheduled work sessions for March 10, April 20, and May 3, 2022
• Consensus to hold finalist interviews and community meet-and-greets May 10 - May 12, 2022
• Scheduled board meeting to select superintendent for May 17, 2022
• Agreement to share all search-related emails received by individual members with the board office

Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m.

The Pinellas County School Board will meet primarily for ceremonial and informational items. They will adopt a proclamation for National African American History Month and receive the annual Independent Citizens Referendum Oversight Committee (ICROC) report on how referendum funds (property tax millage) are spent. The board will also be recognized with a Master Board distinction, and board member Caprice Edmond will receive a Certified Board Member award.

• Adopt proclamation of National African American History Month, February 2022
• Receive 2020-2021 ICROC annual report on referendum expenditures
• Presentation of 'Master Board' distinction to Pinellas County School Board
• Presentation of 'Certified Board Member' distinction to Caprice Edmond
• Public comments allowed on agenda items after special order

The board approved memorandums of understanding for COVID sick leave pay for various employee groups and administrators. It also formalized an amendment to the district board member residence areas policy. Additionally, the board waived the attendance portion of the high school progress and class ranking policy for the second semester of 2021-2022.

• Approved COVID Sick Leave Pay MOUs for PCTA, PESPA, FSPU, FOP, and non-represented staff (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Policy 0143.1 regarding District Board Member Residence Areas (7-0)
• Approved waiver of attendance portion of Policy 5420.03 for High School second semester 2021-2022 (7-0)
• Approved application for CARES VI Grant for $828,844 (7-0)
• Approved Amendment Four to agreement with Gaetz Aerospace Institute, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment No. 2 for 2021-2022 school year (7-0)
• Approved Proclamation of National African American History Month, February 2022 (7-0)
• Approved adoption of the meeting agenda (7-0)

Special Called School Board Work Session, Superintendent Search - 1:30 p.m.

The Pinellas County School Board is holding a special called work session to discuss the process for selecting a new superintendent. The board will review key decisions, community involvement, and a draft timeline. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Board will discuss key decisions for superintendent search
• Community involvement in the search process will be reviewed
• Draft timeline for the search will be discussed

The board discussed the superintendent search timeline and community input methods. No official actions were taken, but members reached consensus on conducting focus groups and partnering with the Pinellas Education Foundation for a community survey.

• Consensus to partner with Pinellas Education Foundation for a community survey
• Consensus to conduct three staff focus groups (administrative, instructional, support)
• Consensus to conduct three community focus groups (north, mid, and south county)
• Consensus to conduct one student focus group
• Consensus to exclude a citizen's advisory committee
• Consensus to hold face-to-face meet and greets with finalists
• Consensus to conduct a pre-search interview with FSBA and Dr. Grego
• Scheduled work sessions for February 8 and February 15, 2022

School Board Workshop - 9:30 a.m.

The Pinellas County School Board held a workshop on Jan 18, 2022 to present and discuss several items. Topics included adoption of K‑12 mathematics and K‑2 English Language Arts instructional materials, a bi‑annual report on ESSER/ARP funding strategies, a review of the board’s public‑speaking policy, and plans for graduation assignments and the superintendent search. The board also examined its operating procedures manual and held a leadership discussion.

• Instructional Materials Adoption – presentation on K‑12 math and K‑2 ELA adoption
• ESSER/ARP Strategy – Bi‑Annual Report presentation
• Board Policy Review – public speaking policy (redlined)
• Graduation Assignments – discussion of 2022 graduation assignments
• Superintendent Search – discussion of the search process

The board reached consensus to engage the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) for consultant support in the superintendent search for a $30,000 flat fee. They also agreed that the Pinellas Education Foundation will present a plan to gather stakeholder input. No official votes were taken as this was a workshop.

• Consensus to engage FSBA for superintendent search consulting ($30,000 flat fee plus travel)
• Consensus for Pinellas Education Foundation to present a stakeholder input plan
• Agreed upon graduation assignments for 2021-2022 school year
• Consensus to schedule first superintendent search work session for Jan 25, 2022
• Consensus to add a future workshop topic on determining age-appropriateness of instructional materials

Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m.

The Pinellas County School Board will hold a public hearing and vote on amendments to Policy 8600 – Transportation, including revised reimbursement for isolated students and new bus routing procedures. The board will also vote on a proclamation designating January 2022 as National Mentoring Month and recognize First Responder Appreciation Week. The remainder of the agenda is procedural, including opening ceremonies and public comment procedures.

• Public hearing on second reading of Policy 8600 amendments (transportation reimbursement, bus routing manual, crossing multi-lane roads for grades 6–12)
• Vote on proclamation declaring January 2022 as National Mentoring Month
• Recognition of First Responder Appreciation Week (January 10–14, 2021)
• Presentation by Largo High School on Student Rights and Responsibilities

The board approved a salary increase for substitute teachers and amendments to the transportation policy. A consent agenda was passed including several grant applications and personnel actions. The board also discussed the upcoming search for a new superintendent following Dr. Michael Grego's retirement announcement.

• Approved salary increase for substitute teachers (6-0)
• Approved amendments to Policy 8600 - Transportation (6-0)
• Approved proclamation designating January 2022 as National Mentoring Month (6-0)
• Approved application for K-3 reading tutoring grant of $2,012,766 (6-0)
• Approved application for Homeless Children and Youth Project grant of $1,927,267 (6-0)
• Approved application for Civic Literacy Excellence Initiative grant of $357,596 (6-0)
• Approved $140,200 agreement with Osborn Engineering for HVAC replacement at Coachman Service Center (6-0)
• Approved recommendation to suspend James Barron without pay pending hearing (6-0)