Pinellas County Schools public meetings in 2025

Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m.

This regular school board meeting includes two public hearings on second readings of policy amendments. The amendments align with state laws, including restricting cell phone use in elementary and middle schools (HB 1105), requiring after-action reports for emergency drills (SB 1470), and eliminating the Certificate of Completion while allowing marching band credit (HB 1105). The board will also vote on adopting the agenda and approving minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing to approve amendments to policies 1210, 3210, 4210 (staff ethical conduct) and 5460 (graduation requirements) per SB 1374 and HB 1105
• Public hearing to approve amendments to policies 2423.01 (career education), 5500.07 (code of student conduct – cell phone ban), and 8405 (school safety) per HB 1145, HB 1105, and SB 1470
• Approval of minutes from the November 11, 2025 school board, organization, and leasing corporation meetings

The board approved salary increases for administrators, professional staff, and union agreements with PESPA and the FOP. It also adopted amendments to several district policies regarding ethical conduct, graduation requirements, and school safety. Additionally, a construction change order for the Dr. Michael A. Grego Leadership Institute was approved, reducing the project cost.

• Approved PESPA salary increase averaging 12.74% (7-0)
• Approved FOP negotiated agreement with average 7.34% salary increase (7-0)
• Approved Professional/Technical/Supervisory staff salary increase averaging 5.05% (7-0)
• Approved Administrator salary increases ranging from 3% to 13% (7-0)
• Approved amendments to policies 1210, 3210, 4210, and 5460 (7-0)
• Approved amendments to policies 2423.01, 5500.07, and 8405 (7-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Dr. Michael A. Grego Leadership Institute, decreasing GMP by $3,172,373.81 (7-0)
• Adopted Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards' 2026 Federal Legislative Program (7-0)

School Board Workshop - 9:30 a.m.

The Pinellas County School Board holds a workshop on December 9, 2025, to discuss information items only, including a K-5 English Language Arts curriculum proposal and updates on legislative advocacy, fingerprinting for volunteers, and nutrition programs. No votes are scheduled.

• K-5 ELA curriculum proposal presented by Mrs. Donnika Jones, Mrs. Kelly Austin, and Mrs. Holly Slaughter
• Legislative update by Capital City Consulting on the 2026 session
• Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards Federal Advocacy Platform discussion
• Fingerprinting and volunteer policy updates from Mrs. Stephanie Woodford and Mrs. Mistine Dawe
• Food and Nutrition Program update by Ms. Jennifer Dull, Mr. Gary Jeppesen, and Mr. Dustin Walker

The meeting consisted of several information-only workshop topics including legislative updates, volunteer fingerprinting procedures, and K-5 ELA curriculum proposals. The board also reviewed committee assignments for the 2025-26 year and received updates on food and nutrition programs.

• Assigned 2025-26 board committee assignments
• Reviewed the 2025-26 yearly events calendar

Pinellas School Board Leasing Corporation - Immediately following the Organizational Meeting

The Pinellas School Board Leasing Corporation will meet to conduct organizational business. The primary action for this meeting is the election of officers.

• Election of Officers

The Pinellas School Board Leasing Corporation elected its leadership for the corporate board. Caprice Edmond was appointed president and chairperson, while Dawn Peters was appointed vice president and vice chairperson.

• Appointed Caprice Edmond as president and chairperson (7-0)
• Appointed Dawn Peters as vice president and vice chairperson (7-0)

School Board Organizational Meeting - Immediately Following the Regular School Board Meeting

This is an organizational meeting immediately following the regular school board meeting. The board will select a chairperson and vice chairperson, and approve a schedule of regular meetings from December 2025 through the November 2026 organizational meeting. All items are procedural with no financial impact.

• Selection of the Chairperson
• Selection of the Vice Chairperson
• Approval of the Schedule of Regular School Board Meetings from December 2025 through November 2026 (no financial impact)
• Adjournment

The board elected Caprice Edmond as chairperson and Dawn Peters as vice chairperson. Additionally, the board approved the schedule of regular meetings from December 2025 through November 2026.

• Elected Caprice Edmond as chairperson
• Elected Dawn Peters as vice chairperson
• Approved regular school board meeting schedule (7-0)

Regular School Board Meeting - 1 p.m.

The Pinellas County School Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of personnel recommendations for administrative, instructional, and supporting services, as well as the appointment of two assistant principals: Cynthia Ramos-Gonzalez at Countryside High School and Karen L. Collier at Bardmoor Elementary School. A proclamation observing National Education Support Professionals Day on November 19, 2025, will also be presented. Public comments are accepted per standing procedures.

• Proclamation for National Education Support Professionals Day (Nov 19, 2025)
• Approval of minutes from Oct 21 workshop and Oct 28 meeting
• Personnel recommendations (administrative, instructional, supporting services) within budget
• Appointment of Cynthia Ramos-Gonzalez as Assistant Principal, Countryside High School
• Appointment of Karen L. Collier as Assistant Principal, Bardmoor Elementary School

The School Board approved several grant applications, administrative appointments, and the adoption of the meeting agenda. The board also authorized a public hearing to consider updates to multiple district policies.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved National Education Support Professionals Day proclamation (7-0)
• Approved October 21 and October 28 meeting minutes via consent (7-0)
• Approved several administrative assistant principal appointments via consent (7-0)
• Approved grant applications for SBMH, MHSP, Comprehensive Support, FPCTP, STOP, and Childcare (7-0)
• Approved easement agreements with Peoples Gas System at Seminole High and Seventy-Fourth Street Elementary via consent (7-0)
• Authorized public hearing for amendments to policies 1210, 3210, 4210, and 5460 (7-0)

Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m.

This regular meeting includes ceremonial items such as a proclamation for Lights On Afterschool Day, recognition of an exchange teacher from Japan, and awards for outstanding principal and assistant principal. The board will also hear public comments on agenda items. No substantive policy or budget decisions are on the agenda.

• Proclamation recognizing Lights On Afterschool Day on October 23, 2025
• Recognition of exchange teacher Shinya Nakamura from Nagano, Japan
• Principal Achievement Award for Outstanding Leadership to Kristy James of Ponce de Leon
• Outstanding Assistant Principal Achievement Award to Brooke Crandall of Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 School
• Presentation by Student Rights and Responsibilities from St. Petersburg High School

The board approved an amendment to Policy 2250 regarding Fundamental Schools and Magnet Programs. A series of consent items were approved, including personnel recommendations and facility reports. The board also recognized Lights On Afterschool Day.

• Approved amendment to Policy 2250 – Fundamental Schools and Magnet Programs (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for Lights On Afterschool Day (7-0)
• Approved adoption of meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations for administrative, instructional, and supporting services (7-0)
• Approved administrative appointment of the Chief of Schools Police (7-0)
• Approved substantial completion of civil work at Dr. Michael A. Grego Leadership Institute (7-0)
• Approved 2025-26 District Best Practices Assessment submission (7-0)
• Approved sale and recycling of district surplus and obsolete fixed assets (7-0)

School Board Workshop - 9:30 a.m.

The Pinellas County Schools Board will hold a workshop to discuss informational items, including updates to policies on ethical conduct for staff and graduation requirements. Other presentations cover certificates of completion, expulsion recommendations, college and career centers, auditing, and weapons detection. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Policy updates on Standards of Ethical Conduct for administrative, instructional, and support staff
• Update on Graduation Requirements (Policy 5460)
• Presentation on Certificates of Completion
• Explanation of expulsion recommendations and services, including Code of Student Conduct policies
• Weapons detection system update

Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m.

The school board will recognize 41 bus drivers for safe driving records and adopt a proclamation for National School Bus Safety Week. The meeting also includes routine consent items such as approval of personnel recommendations and meeting minutes.

• Recognition of 41 school bus drivers with 10-32 years of safe driving records
• Proclamation declaring Oct 20-24, 2025 as National School Bus Safety Week
• Approval of personnel recommendations for administrative, instructional, and supporting services
• Appointment of Jacqueline N. Harding as assistant principal at John Hopkins Middle School
• Approval of minutes from September 2025 board meetings

The Pinellas County School Board approved several pay raises effective July 1, 2025. These include a tentative agreement with the Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association, a negotiated agreement with the SEIU/Florida Public Services Union, and salary increases for non-represented support staff. The board also approved policy amendments and the annual district safety report.

• Approved agenda amendments (7-0)
• Approved September 2025 meeting minutes via consent (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations via consent (7-0)
• Approved policy amendments for career education, student conduct, and school safety (7-0)
• Approved 2024-25 Annual District Safety and Security Report (7-0)
• Approved tentative agreement with Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association featuring average 8.92% salary increase (7-0)
• Approved negotiated agreement with SEIU/Florida Public Services Union featuring average 11.98% salary increase (7-0)
• Approved salary increase for non-represented support staff featuring average 9.6% increase (7-0)

Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m.

The Pinellas County School Board will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items, including approval of minutes, personnel recommendations, and two proclamations. The board will vote on adopting a proclamation for Disability History and Awareness Weeks in early October and another designating October as National Principals Month.

• Action on personnel recommendations for instructional and supporting services (fiscal impact, budgeted)
• Adoption of proclamation for Disability History and Awareness Weeks (first two weeks of October 2025)
• Adoption of proclamation for National Principals Month (October 2025)
• Approval of minutes from August 19, 2025 workshop and September 9, 2025 meeting and budget hearing

The School Board approved proclamations for Disability History and Awareness Weeks and National Principals Month. The board also passed a consent agenda containing various personnel, construction completion, and agreement items.

• Approved agenda as amended (7-0)
• Approved Disability History and Awareness Weeks proclamation (7-0)
• Approved National Principals Month proclamation (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel and construction completions (7-0)
• Approved public hearing for Policy 2250 amendment (7-0)
• Approved 2025-26 School Improvement Plans (7-0)

School Board Workshop - 9:30 a.m.

The Pinellas County School Board will hold a workshop to review year-end reports, discuss policy updates, and present the 2025-26 professional learning catalog. The meeting will also include updates on district application programs and enrollment trends.

• Review of Bridging the Gap Year-End Report
• Updates on District Application Program for 2026-27
• Discussion on Policy 8405 School Safety
• Presentation of 2025-26 Professional Learning Catalog
• Enrollment update presentation

The school board conducted a workshop covering several information-only topics including student achievement reports, district application updates, and enrollment trends. No official actions or votes were taken during this meeting.

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

This is the second public hearing on the 2025-26 budget for Pinellas County Schools. The School Board will consider approving the discretionary local effort millage, adopting total millage rates, approving the final budget for 2025-26, and adopting a resolution determining revenues and millages. Public comments will be heard before each vote.

• Approval of Discretionary Local Effort Millage for 2025-26
• Adoption of Total Millage Rates for 2025-26
• Approval of the Final Budget for 2025-26
• Adoption of a Resolution Determining Revenues and Millages
• Approval of the Final Budget for 2024-2025

Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m.

The Pinellas County School Board will receive a presentation of the District Strategic Plan and Annual Report, highlighting 2024-25 progress including an A district grade and $14.5 million in college tuition savings. The board will also vote on proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month and American Founders Month/Constitution Day.

• Presentation of the District Strategic Plan and District Annual Report, including 90% of schools earning A or B and 94% of seniors completing career dual enrollment
• Adoption of proclamation designating September 15–October 15, 2025 as Hispanic Heritage Month
• Adoption of proclamation designating September 2025 as American Founders Month, September 17 as Constitution Day, September 17–23 as Constitution Week, and last full week as Celebrate Freedom Week
• Public comment opportunity on agenda items after the special order agenda

Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m.

The school board will consider a consent agenda including the appointment of Sean D. Jowell as Director of Safety and Security and William A. Shaw as Managing Officer of Adult Education. The board will also approve personnel recommendations for administrative, instructional, and supporting services. The meeting includes procedural items such as opening ceremonies and public comment procedures.

• Appointment of Sean D. Jowell as Director, Safety and Security (effective Aug. 20)
• Appointment of William A. Shaw as Managing Officer, Adult Education
• Personnel recommendations for administrative, instructional, and supporting services
• Approval of minutes from July 22 workshop, July 29 meeting, and July 29 budget hearing
• Appointment of Assistant Principal at John Hopkins Middle School

The board approved the 2026 Legislative Platform and the approved field trip list for the 2025-26 school year. A series of consent items including personnel appointments, budget amendments, and facility agreements were also approved.

• Adopted 2026 Legislative Platform (7-0)
• Approved 2025-26 school year field trip list (7-0)
• Approved school board member travel outside the county (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations for administrative, instructional, and supporting services (7-0)
• Approved administrative appointments for Director of Safety and Security, Managing Officer of Adult Education, and Assistant Principal at John Hopkins Middle School (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment No. 09 (May 2025) to the 2024-25 school year budget (7-0)
• Approved financial statements for the month ending May 31, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved renewal of clinical agreements with All Smiles Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry and Seasons of Largo and Belleair (7-0)

School Board Workshop - Immediately following the School Board Meeting

The School Board will review several informational topics including a draft update for the 2025-26 budget. Discussion items also include school improvement plans, discipline data from 2024-25, and assessment calendars for the upcoming year.

• 2025-26 draft budget update
• 2025-26 School Improvement Plans (SIP)
• 2024-25 discipline data presentation
• Manager, Marketing and Strategic Communications job description review
• 2025-26 assessment calendars

The board held a workshop to receive informational updates on the 2025-26 budget, student discipline data, and assessment calendars. No official actions or votes were taken during this session.

• No official actions were taken

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

The School Board will hold the first public hearing on the tentative 2025-26 budget, including a presentation of the budget process and Truth in Millage (TRIM) requirements. The board is scheduled to vote on adopting discretionary local effort millage rates, total millage rates, and the tentative budget itself. A date for the second public hearing will also be set. Residents may offer public comments on the budget and millage proposals.

• Approval of discretionary local effort millage rate
• Adoption of total millage rates for 2025-26
• Adoption of the tentative 2025-26 budget
• Setting the date for the second public hearing
• Authorization to submit certification of school taxable value

The board approved a tentative 2025-2026 budget and a total tentative millage rate of 6.293 mills. This rate is 9.59% higher than the rolled-back rate. A second public hearing is scheduled for September 9, 2025.

• Approved tentative Discretionary Local Effort Millage of 0.748 mills (7-0)
• Adopted total tentative millage rate of 6.293 mills (7-0)
• Approved tentative 2025-2026 budget (7-0)
• Set second public budget hearing for September 9, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. (7-0)
• Authorized superintendent to advise Property Appraiser of approved millage rates (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)

Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m.

The board will vote on consent items including personnel recommendations and three named administrative appointments: a director of strategic partnerships, a principal for Sandy Lane Elementary, and an assistant principal for Seminole High. No public hearings or major policy items are on the agenda.

• Approve Mistine M. Dawe as Director, Strategic Partnerships, effective July 30, 2025
• Approve Dionisios Danny Boulieris as Principal, Sandy Lane Elementary School, effective July 30, 2025
• Approve Amanda L. Madej as Assistant Principal, Seminole High School, effective July 30, 2025
• Approve personnel recommendations for administrative, instructional, and supporting services
• Approve minutes from June 24, 2025 workshop and July 15, 2025 meeting

The School Board approved the 2025-26 Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan and the 2026-27 school calendar. A consent agenda was passed covering various administrative appointments, budget amendments, and facility contracts. The board also authorized a Tax Anticipation Note not to exceed $150 million.

• Approved 2025-26 Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan (7-0)
• Approved 2026-27 Calendar and Special Observance Days (7-0)
• Authorized Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) not to exceed $150,000,000 (7-0)
• Approved Sandy Lane Elementary campus remodel change order decreasing GMP by $4,702,312.58 (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment No. 08 (April 2025) (7-0)
• Approved administrative appointments for Sandy Lane Elementary and Seminole High School (7-0)
• Approved Model Florida Charter School Application for Discovery Academy of Science North (7-0)
• Approved sale and recycling of district surplus and obsolete fixed assets (7-0)

School Board Workshop - 9:30 a.m.

The Pinellas County Schools Board will hold a workshop to discuss district performance and future planning. Members will review school grades, charter school applications, and proposed instructional calendars. The session includes updates on mental health planning and federal grants.

• 2024-25 School and District Grades presentation
• Discovery Academy of Science Replication Charter School Application review
• Proposed 2026-27 instructional calendars
• 2025-26 Mental Health Plan updates
• Federal grants update and impact of federal funding freeze

The School Board held a workshop to review district grades, a charter school replication application, and proposed job descriptions. Members discussed the 2026-27 instructional calendar and the 2025-26 mental health plan. No formal votes were recorded during this workshop session.

• Reviewed Discovery Academy of Science replication application (recommendation to approve)
• Discussed 2026-27 instructional calendar and proposed holiday dates
• Reviewed proposed job description for Director, Safety and Security
• Discussed 2025-26 Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan
• Reviewed proposal for new School Business Services department and pilot programs

Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m.

This regular school board meeting is largely procedural, with the board expected to adopt the agenda, approve minutes, and act on consent items. The main substantive actions are approving personnel recommendations and several administrative appointments, including a new Executive Director of Elementary School Education and an Assistant Principal at Largo High School.

• Approval of personnel recommendations for administrative, instructional, and supporting services
• Appointment of Kelly K. Austin as Executive Director, Elementary School Education
• Appointment of Joaquin M. Ugalde as Manager, Auditing
• Appointment of Joseph P. Eberhard as Assistant Principal, Largo High School
• Approval of minutes from June 24, 2025 meeting

The Board approved a transition from purchasing to leasing digital devices through NTT DATA Americas, Inc. as part of the PCS Connects initiative. Other approved actions included several grant applications and administrative appointments. The Board also discussed significant budget shortfalls due to withheld federal funds and state revenue adjustments.

• Approved leasing devices from NTT DATA Americas, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved application for IDEA Part B, K-12 Entitlement Grant of $33,243,152.64 (6-0)
• Approved application for IDEA Part B, Preschool Entitlement Grant of $1,243,693.62 (6-0)
• Approved application for FDLRS Gulfcoast Project Grant of $1,331,810 (6-0)
• Approved application for Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Training Program Grant of $1,069,000 (6-0)
• Approved administrative appointments for Executive Director of Elementary School Education, Manager of Auditing, and Assistant Principals at Largo High and Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School (6-0)
• Approved Health Science Education Clinical Agreements with Bay Center for Oral & Implant Surgery and Palm Garden of Largo (6-0)
• Approved Family Reunification Plan and a one-year vehicle use agreement with a non-profit (6-0)

School Board Workshop - Immediately following the School Board Meeting

The Pinellas County School Board holds a workshop to receive information and discuss the draft 2025-26 budget, results of the 2025 legislative session, development of the 2026-29 strategic plan, student performance on state assessments, the K-12 Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading Plan, job descriptions, and other leadership topics. No votes are taken at this workshop.

• Presentation of draft 2025-26 budget by staff
• Legislative session update from Capital City Consulting
• 2026-29 District Strategic Plan development overview
• Update on student performance on state assessments
• K-12 Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading Plan (CERP) presentation

The board held a workshop to review legislative updates, the 2025-26 budget, and the District Strategic Plan. No official actions or votes were taken during the meeting.

• No official actions were taken

Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m.

The Pinellas County School Board will hold public hearings and final votes on amendments to policies on building permits, environmental health, and critical incident response, as well as the repeal of three communicable disease policies and adoption of a new consolidated policy. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and personnel recommendations.

• Second reading and public hearing on amendments to Policies 7101 (Building Permits), 8400 (Environmental Health and Safety), and 8410.01 (Critical Incident Response)
• Second reading and public hearing on repeal of Policies 8450, 8453, 8453.01 and adoption of new Policy 8450 (Control of Communicable Diseases)
• Approval of Personnel Recommendations for administrative, instructional, and supporting services
• Approval of minutes from the June 10, 2025 school board meeting

The board approved updates to policies regarding building permits, environmental health, and communicable diseases. It also authorized the purchase of state-approved instructional materials for the 2025-26 school year and passed a series of consent items including personnel appointments and grant applications.

• Approved amendments to policies on building permits, environmental health, and critical incident response (6-0)
• Approved repeal of multiple communicable disease policies and adoption of a single consolidated Policy 8450 (6-0)
• Approved 2025-26 instructional materials purchases (6-0)
• Approved application for School Violence Prevention Program Grant for $474,895.60 (6-0)
• Approved utilities easement with Duke Energy at Seminole High School (6-0)
• Approved administrative appointments for principals and assistant principals at several schools (6-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment No. 07 for the 2024-25 school year budget (6-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Pinellas County African American History Museum, Inc. (6-0)

Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m.

The Pinellas County School Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of personnel recommendations for administrative, instructional, and supporting services, as well as appointments for the 2025-26 school year. The meeting also includes recognition of students who received state and national awards. Public comment will be heard according to established procedures.

• Approval of personnel recommendations for administrative, instructional, and supporting services
• Approval of administrative appointments for 2025-26 (principals, assistant principals, etc.)
• Approval of instructional appointments for 2025-26
• Recognition of students for state and national awards
• Approval of minutes from May 6, May 13, and May 27 board meetings

Special Called School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m.

This special called school board meeting will consider administrative personnel recommendations and a job description revision for a Professional Standards Investigator. The agenda is largely procedural, including call to order, pledge, public comment procedures, consent agenda approval, and board member discussion.

• Approval of administrative personnel recommendations (resignations, status changes, contract changes)
• Revision of the Professional Standards Investigator job description to update qualifications and responsibilities

The board approved administrative personnel recommendations and revised job descriptions. One apprenticeship training agreement was pulled from the agenda for updates. Board members discussed forming a legislative committee and scheduling a retreat for September 22, 2025.

• Approved administrative personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved revised job descriptions (7-0)
• Pulled Apprenticeship Training Agreement with Livingston Academy, Inc for updates

Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m.

The Pinellas County School Board holds a regular meeting with a primarily ceremonial agenda. Items include recognition of three Florida Prepaid College Scholarship recipients ($8,000 each), School Safety Personnel Annual Award recipients, and 57 Energy Star certified buildings. Public comments on agenda items will be heard. No major policy votes or budget actions are scheduled.

• Recognition of three Florida Prepaid College Scholarship recipients: Ava Burris (Largo HS), Avalon Alexander (Palm Harbor University HS), Briley Besciglia (Tarpon Springs HS), each $8,000 scholarship
• Michael A. Hawkins School Resource Officer of the Year Award to Matt Geer (Tarpon Springs PD) and Pam Settle (St. Petersburg PD)
• Jesse Dorsey Campus Activities Monitor of the Year Award to Shineice Beamon (Carwise Middle School)
• School Safety Officer of the Year Award to Katilyn Diou (Lynch Elementary School)
• Recognition of 57 Energy Star certified buildings for 2024

The board approved the school opening and closing times for the 2025-26 school year, noting that current times remain unchanged except for Walsingham Oaks K-8 School. The board also approved a series of consent items, including a 15-year charter renewal for Academie Da Vinci. Additionally, the board authorized a public hearing to consolidate policies regarding communicable diseases.

• Approved 2025-26 school opening and closing times (6-0)
• Approved 15-year charter school renewal for Academie Da Vinci (6-0)
• Approved $213,414 contract with Williamson Design Associates for Osceola Middle School roof replacement (6-0)
• Approved application for Perkins V Secondary Programs Grant for $1,161,355.00 (6-0)
• Approved application for Adult General Education Grant for $1,267,096 (6-0)
• Approved application for Perkins V Postsecondary Programs Grant for $405,436.00 (6-0)
• Approved second amendment to MOU with Pinellas County for emergency hurricane shelter improvements (6-0)
• Approved first reading to set a public hearing for repealing and adopting communicable disease policies (6-0)

School Board Workshop - 9:30 a.m.

The Pinellas County School Board will hold a workshop to discuss several information items, including a proposed increase in meal prices for students and staff, an update on the middle school experience, and results of the 2024-25 stakeholder climate survey. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for presentation and discussion only.

• Proposed food and nutrition price increases for students and staff
• Middle School Experience update presentation
• 2024-25 Stakeholder Climate Survey results discussion
• Job descriptions for board review
• Legislative summary from Capital City Consulting

The board held a workshop to review updates on the Middle School Experience initiative and the annual school climate survey. Staff presented proposed meal price increases for the 2025-2026 school year to offset rising costs. No formal votes were taken during this workshop session.

Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m.

The School Board will review a Memorandum of Understanding with Space Florida to connect students with aerospace career and technical education. The board is also considering a budget amendment for the 2024-25 school year and personnel recommendations for administrative, instructional, and supporting services.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Space Florida for aerospace workforce training
• Budget Amendment No. 04 (December 2024) for the 2024-25 school year budget
• Personnel recommendations for administrative, instructional, and supporting services
• Proclamation designating May 5-9, 2025, as Teacher Appreciation Week
• Approval of minutes from the April 8, 2025, meeting

The board approved tentative referendum Memorandum of Understanding agreements for all bargaining units, with pay increases effective July 1, 2025. Additionally, the board approved a consent agenda including a $4.68M HVAC project at Highland Lakes Elementary. A proclamation for Teacher Appreciation Week was also adopted.

• Approved 2025-26 Referendum MOU Agreements with PCTA, PESPA, SEIU, and FOP (7-0)
• Approved HVAC replacement at Highland Lakes Elementary with GMP of $4,683,085.83 (7-0)
• Approved Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Construction Management (7-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Space Florida (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendments No. 04 and No. 05 for 2024-25 school year (7-0)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations for administrative, instructional, and supporting services (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5-9, 2025 (7-0)

School Board Workshop - 9:30 a.m.

The Pinellas County School Board holds a workshop to discuss several informational items. Topics include the 2025-26 budget, the five-year capital plan, a review of the Code of Student Conduct, and a charter school renewal application for Academie Da Vinci. No votes are scheduled; the board will hear presentations and discuss.

• Presentation on the 2025-26 budget update
• Discussion of the five-year capital plan and life-cycle projects
• Review of key changes to the Code of Student Conduct for 2025-26
• Charter school renewal application and update for Academie Da Vinci
• Discussion of school bell times for the 2025-26 school year

The board held a workshop to review informational updates on early literacy, charter school renewals, and the five-year capital plan. No substantive votes were taken during the session; items such as the Code of Student Conduct are scheduled for future readings.

Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m.

This regular school board meeting includes adoption of the agenda, approvals of proclamations for National School Library Month and National Volunteer Appreciation Month, and recognition of the 2025 Outstanding School Volunteers (17 honorees, 3 district winners, and a state finalist). The board will also recognize Jet Fowler as ACE of Florida Adult Education Teacher of the Year and students who won state/national awards. Public comment is invited on agenda items.

• Approval of proclamation designating April 2025 as National School Library Month
• Approval of proclamation recognizing April 2025 as National Volunteer Appreciation Month
• Recognition of 2025 Outstanding School Volunteers: 17 honorees, with district winners Isabella Rosado Glasford (youth), Courtney Williams (adult), and Vernon Bryant (senior), who is also a state finalist
• Recognition of Jet Fowler, Clearview Adult High School teacher, as ACE of Florida Adult Education Teacher of the Year
• Recognition of students for state/national awards in academics and extracurriculars

The board approved a series of consent items, including personnel recommendations and purchasing requests. A key decision included authorizing a contract for architectural and construction services for the renovation of Building 5 at the Bette Ra Ivey Discovery Center. The board also issued proclamations for National School Library Month and National Volunteer Appreciation Month.

• Approved agreement with Hepner Architects for $226,000 (6-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations for administrative, instructional, and supporting services (6-0)
• Approved purchasing items in accordance with bid policies (6-0)
• Approved vehicle use agreements with non-profit organizations for one year (6-0)
• Approved sale of district surplus and obsolete fixed assets via auction (6-0)
• Approved recycling, cannibalizing, scrapping, or donating surplus assets (6-0)
• Approved proclamation for National School Library Month (6-0)
• Approved proclamation for National Volunteer Appreciation Month (6-0)

Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m.

The Pinellas County School Board will hold a public hearing and vote on amending Policy 2140 to reflect the voter-approved increase from a half-mill to a one-mill ad valorem tax for 2025-2029. The amendment specifies 70% of funds for teacher salaries/benefits, 15% for support staff, and 15% for music, art, reading, and technology. The board will also hear the 2023-24 Independent Citizens Referendum Oversight Committee (ICROC) annual report on referendum spending.

• Public hearing and vote on amendment to Policy 2140 (Independent Citizens Referendum Oversight Committee) – second reading, no changes
• Presentation of the 2023-24 ICROC Annual Report on referendum expenditures
• Introduction of Professional and Community Organization Reps
• Presentation by Student Rights and Responsibilities from Boca Ciega High School
• Video: Students Plan Lunch Menus!

The board approved the 2025-26 instructional materials adoption and the District English Learners Plan. It also passed an amendment to the Independent Citizens Referendum Oversight Committee policy and streamlined several outdated district policies. A consent agenda including budget amendments and utility easements was also approved.

• Approved amendment to Policy 2140 regarding Referendum Oversight Committee (7-0)
• Approved repeal of multiple outdated policies and adoption of Policy 7300 for property accountability (7-0)
• Approved 2025-26 Instructional Materials Adoption (7-0)
• Approved District English Learners (EL) Plan (7-0)
• Approved 2025-26 Property Insurance Program (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendments No. 02 and 03 for the 2024-25 school year (7-0)
• Approved utility easements with Duke Energy at Midtown Academy and Pinellas Central Elementary (7-0)
• Approved dismissal of bus assistant Chan-Tel Jelks (7-0)

School Board Workshop - 9:30 a.m.

This is a workshop meeting for information and discussion only; no votes are scheduled. The board will hear mid-year updates on the Bridging the Gap plan and the District Strategic Plan. Other presentations cover ESSER/ARP federal grant spending, student mental-health support, proposed job descriptions, and a legislative session update. Board members and the superintendent will also hold a leadership discussion.

• Mid-year update on the Bridging the Gap plan (presented by Kathleen Young-Parker)
• Mid-year update on the District Strategic Plan (presented by Leanna Ison)
• ESSER/ARP federal grant activity and monitoring report update
• Presentation on Multi-Tiered System of Support for mental health and student well-being
• Review of proposed job descriptions and legislative update from Capital City Consulting

The board held a workshop to review progress reports on the Bridging the Gap Plan, the District Strategic Plan, and ESSER/ARP funding. Staff presented strategies for student resiliency, including the use of calming corners, reset rooms, and intervention centers. No formal votes or policy changes were decided during the session.

Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m.

The Pinellas County School Board will consider approving four proclamations recognizing March 3-7 as National School Breakfast Week and Newspaper in Education Week, and designating March as Youth Art Month and Music in Our Schools Month. The board will also recognize the 2025 Support Employee of the Year and other state/national award recipients. No fiscal decisions, contracts, or policy changes are on the agenda.

• Proclamation designating March 3-7, 2025 as National School Breakfast Week
• Proclamation designating March 3-7, 2025 as Newspaper in Education Week
• Proclamation designating March as Youth Art Month
• Proclamation designating March as Music in Our Schools Month
• Recognition of Andrew Tremblay as 2025 Support Employee of the Year

The board approved several construction amendments, including a $51.1M project for Seminole High School and a $2.5M renovation for the Administration Building. Multiple proclamations for school health, arts, and journalism were also passed. The board held a public hearing regarding instructional materials for the 2025-26 school year.

• Approved $51,111,618 GMP for Seminole High School construction (6-0)
• Approved $2,553,769 GMP for Administration Building renovation (6-0)
• Approved $1,813,378.82 GMP for Walsingham Oaks K-8 remodel (6-0)
• Approved application for $9,693,868 educator development grant (6-0)
• Approved proclamation for National School Breakfast Week (6-0)
• Approved proclamation for Newspaper in Education Week (6-0)
• Approved proclamation for Youth Art Month (6-0)
• Approved proclamation for Music in Our Schools Month (6-0)

School Board Workshop - 9:30 a.m.

The Pinellas County Schools Board holds a workshop to receive information and discuss a transportation update, the 2025 legislative session, board self-evaluation, 2024 NAEP assessment results, and the Algebra Project. All items are for presentation and discussion only; no votes are scheduled.

• Transportation update presentation by Clint Herbic, Thomas Mark Hagewood, and Mtetwa Ramdoo
• Legislative update on the 2025 session from Capital City Consulting
• Discussion of board self-evaluation tools for improving board processes
• Presentation of 2024 NAEP assessment results for Florida and the district by Dr. Anna Brown and Octavio Salcedo
• Algebra Project presentation by Donnika Jones, Pinellas Education Foundation CEO Kim Jowell, and Raymond James VP Andrea Masterson

The School Board held a workshop to receive information on district operations, including a transportation software conversion and NAEP academic results. No formal votes were taken; the session focused on updates and discussions regarding budget outlooks and a new algebra partnership.

• Discussed 'Ready, Set, Algebra' initiative with $1,050,000 commitment over three years from Pinellas Education Foundation and Raymond James
• Reviewed transportation update including 20 electric buses in use and Tyler Technologies software conversion anticipated by November 2025
• Discussed potential budget shortfall and estimated $6M in non-reimbursable hurricane expenses
• Reviewed NAEP results showing Pinellas County Schools performance exceeded pre-pandemic levels
• Discussed board self-evaluation and a majority preference for a full-day summer training session
• Reviewed revised job descriptions for Budget Technician, FTE Assistant I, FTE Assistant II, FTE Coordinator, and Resource Teacher FDLRS
• Noted that Pinellas Gulfcoast Academy facility will be repurposed effective July 1, 2025

Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m.

The Pinellas County School Board will hold a regular meeting with opening ceremonies, public comments, a proclamation designating February 2025 as Career and Technical Education Month, recognition of five career academies earning Academy of Distinction, and approval of consent agenda items including minutes and personnel recommendations.

• Proclamation designating February 2025 as Career and Technical Education Month
• Recognition of five career academies earning Academy of Distinction (Commercial and Digital Arts Academy at Jacobson Technical High School, Center for Education and Leadership at Seminole High School, Center for Journalism and Multimedia at Lakewood High School, Jacobson Culinary Arts Academy at Tarpon Springs High School, Center for Technology, Entertainment and Design at Osceola Fundamental High School)
• Approval of minutes from the January 28, 2025 school board meeting
• Approval of minutes from the January 21, 2025 school board workshop
• Approval of personnel recommendations for administrative, instructional, and supporting services (fiscal impact within approved budget)

The board approved a public hearing for March 25, 2025, to consider amendments to Policy 2140 regarding the Independent Citizens Referendum Oversight Committee. A consent agenda was passed approving various personnel recommendations, professional service contracts, and facility projects. The board also designated February 2025 as Career and Technical Education Month.

• Approved proclamation designating February 2025 as Career and Technical Education Month (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel recommendations and administrative appointments (7-0)
• Approved $260,000 architectural design contract for Carwise Middle School roof replacement (7-0)
• Approved change order decreasing Gulf Beaches Elementary Pocket Village GMP by $812,317.12 (7-0)
• Approved professional services continuing contracts for various engineering and design fields (7-0)
• Approved setting a public hearing for March 25, 2025, to amend Policy 2140 regarding ICROC (7-0)

Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m.

The Pinellas County School Board will meet to adopt the agenda, hear public comments, and approve consent items including the minutes from January 14 and personnel recommendations for administrative, instructional, and supporting services. The board will also vote on proclamations designating February 2025 as National Black History Month and February 3–7, 2025, as Student Services Week. A recognition ceremony for six Student Services staff members representing district core values is scheduled.

• Proclamation designating February 2025 as National Black History Month
• Proclamation recognizing February 3–7, 2025, as Student Services Week
• Recognition of six Student Services staff for core values: Ruth Tipton, Joanne Mercier, Leslie Dodge, Kristin Vermillion, Vicki Bishop, Debra Stotts
• Approval of personnel recommendations (administrative, instructional, supporting services) with fiscal impact
• Approval of minutes from the January 14, 2025 school board meeting

The board approved the Proposed Five-Year Capital Outlay Plan and Tentative Five-Year Facilities Work Program for 2024-25 through 2028-29. Other approved actions included a school hardening grant application and the Office of Safe Schools quarterly report. The board also issued proclamations for National Black History Month and Student Services Week.

• Approved Proposed Five-Year Capital Outlay Plan and Tentative Five-Year Facilities Work Program (5-1)
• Approved Office of Safe Schools Quarterly Inspection Report (6-0)
• Approved application for School Hardening Grant of $1,251,969 (6-0)
• Approved proclamation for National Black History Month (6-0)
• Approved proclamation for Student Services Week (6-0)
• Approved January 14, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations for administrative, instructional and supporting services (6-0)
• Approved Health Science Education Clinical Agreement with Go Smile Group (6-0)

School Board Workshop - 9:30 a.m.

The Pinellas County School Board will hold a workshop to receive updates on Progress Monitoring 2, graduation rates and ceremony schedules, policy changes (including property accountability and ICROC oversight), K-12 science instructional materials adoption, and summer enrichment programs. All items are information-only presentations and discussions; no votes are scheduled.

• Update on 2023-24 graduation rates and schedule for 2024-25 graduation ceremonies
• Discussion of policy updates including Policy 7300 on property accountability and a fixed asset capitalization threshold increase
• Proposed updates to Policy 2140 (ICROC) to reflect new ballot language and referendum fund use starting July 1, 2025
• Presentation on formal adoption of K-12 science instructional materials
• Update on Summer Enrichment programs including Summer Bridge and camps

The board held a workshop to review student progress data, graduation rates, and proposed policy changes. No formal votes were taken as the meeting was for informational purposes and discussion.

• Discussed repeal of Policy 5113 (School of Choice Options)
• Reviewed proposed Board Policy 7300 regarding school board property accountability
• Discussed updates to Policy 2140 (ICROC) to reflect ballot language for referendum funds
• Reviewed K-12 Science instructional materials adoption process
• Discussed summer enrichment and bridge programs

Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m.

The school board will vote on second-reading amendments to several student progression policies covering elementary through high school, including promotion, retention, graduation requirements, and English learner education. The board will also recognize a district attorney's award and proclaim January as National Mentoring Month. Public comment on agenda items is scheduled.

• Public hearing and vote on amendments to policies 5410.01, 5420.01, 5410.02, 5420.03, 5430, 5440, 5460, 5463, and 2470 (second reading, no changes)
• Recognition of David Koperski as recipient of the 2024 C. Graham Carothers Award of Excellence
• Approve proclamation designating January 2025 as National Mentoring Month
• Introduction of professional and community organization reps by Public Information Officer

The board approved amendments to policies regarding core curriculum, student progress, graduation requirements, district assignments, and investments. A proclamation designating January 2025 as National Mentoring Month was also approved. The board passed a series of consent items including budget amendments and financial statements.

• Approved amendments to policies on core curriculum, student progress, and graduation requirements (7-0)
• Approved amendments to Policy 5120 regarding district assignments (7-0)
• Approved amendments to Policy 6144 regarding investments (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for National Mentoring Month (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment No. 10 for 2023-2024 school year (7-0)
• Approved financial statements for June, July, and August 2024 (7-0)
• Approved purchasing items per bid policies and procedures (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations and appointment of Applications Administrator (7-0)