Hillsborough County Public Schools public meetings in 2021
50 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Called School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is holding a special called meeting to discuss and select the final School Board Redistricting Map.
- Selection of Final School Board Redistricting Map
School Board Workshop
The School Board of Hillsborough County is holding a workshop to discuss the School Board Way of Work. This is an information-based session led by the School Board Chair.
- Discussion of School Board Way of Work
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to review personnel actions and administrative appointments. The board is also considering a proclamation to denounce cyberbullying and threats directed at public officials.
- Adoption of Proclamation denouncing cyberbullying and threats against public officials
- Approval of Personnel Consent Agenda including appointments and terminations
- Approval of administrative appointments and transfers
Special Called School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is holding a special called meeting to discuss the process and timeline for School Board Member redistricting. The discussion is led by the Superintendent.
- Discussion of School Board Member Redistricting Process and Timeline
School Board Recognition Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to recognize various individuals and organizations for their achievements and support. The meeting consists of informational items and proclamations rather than policy decisions or budget votes.
- Recognition of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Lightning Foundation for community support
- Recognition of 2021/2022 Middle School and FHSAA State athletic champions
- Recognition of students placing at state and national History Day competitions
- Recognition of District Social Studies Teachers of the Year for K-5, 6-8, and 9-12
Reorganization School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to conduct reorganization and review a consent agenda. The board is considering the adoption of several proclamations recognizing education and heritage observances.
- Adoption of proclamations for American Education Week and National Education Support Professionals Day
- Adoption of proclamation for Native American and Alaskan Native Heritage Month
- Adoption of proclamation for National School Psychology Awareness Week
School Board Workshop
The School Board is holding a special-called workshop to review maps for single member district boundary changes. The session includes input from Hillsborough County GIS staff.
- Review of single member district boundary change maps
Special Called School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is holding a special called meeting to discuss the process and timeline for School Board member redistricting. The discussion will be led by the Superintendent.
- Discussion of School Board Member Redistricting Process and Timeline
CANCELED - Special Called School Board Meeting
The Special Called School Board Meeting scheduled for October 28, 2021, was canceled. The agenda had included a discussion item regarding the School Board Member redistricting process and timeline.
- Discussion of School Board Member Redistricting Process and Timeline
School Board Workshop
The School Board is holding a workshop to receive an overview of community schools programs. The discussion focuses on models from the University of Central Florida’s Center for Community Schools and the National Education Association.
- Overview of University of Central Florida’s Center for Community Schools
- Overview of National Education Association's Community Schools program
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to discuss a consent agenda featuring several proclamations. The board will consider recognizing Disability History and Awareness Weeks and LGBTQ+ History Month.
- Adoption of Proclamation for Disability History and Awareness Weeks
- Adoption of Proclamation for LGBTQ+ History Month (October 1-31, 2021)
- Adoption of Proclamation regarding Social Media Use and Aggression on Campus
School Board Workshop
The School Board of Hillsborough County is holding a workshop to discuss a potential plan to address an operational deficit. This is an information-only agenda item presented by the Chief Financial Officer.
- Review of Long-Term Financial Strategic Plan to address operational deficit
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several proclamations for October 2021. These items are listed on the consent agenda for action.
- Proclamation for Global Diversity Awareness Month (October 1-31, 2021)
- Proclamation for National Bullying Prevention Month (October 2021)
- Proclamation for World Mental Health Day (observed October 10, 2021)
School Board Workshop
The School Board is holding a workshop to review and discuss proposed revised policies that were not addressed during the August 12, 2021 meeting. This session focuses on Government Affairs.
- Review and discussion of remaining proposed revised policies
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County will meet to approve a personnel consent agenda including appointments and terminations. The board will also consider a proclamation for National Hispanic Heritage Month and recognize a local business partner.
- Adoption of Proclamation for National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 - Oct 15, 2021)
- Recognition of Caspers Company McDonald's Restaurants for contributions including $43,434.51 from Spirit Nights and $50,000 for Transformation Schools
- Approval of Personnel Consent Agenda covering instructional, support, and out-of-field personnel actions
School Board Workshop
The School Board is discussing a proposed attendance boundary change for Collins Elementary School to accommodate a new middle school addition opening in August 2023. The board is also receiving an update on a partnership with Community Infrastructure Partners to improve district energy efficiency.
- Proposed attendance boundary changes for Collins PK-8
- Energy management overview and update regarding partnership with Community Infrastructure Partners
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to discuss and potentially approve two proclamations. These items focus on promoting a positive school culture and commemorating national founding documents and history.
- Proclamation for Start With Hello Call to Action Week (September 20-24, 2021)
- Proclamation for American Founders' Month and Celebrate Freedom Week in Florida (September 2021)
School Board Workshop
The School Board will hold a workshop to receive informational presentations on district programs. Discussions will focus on early childhood services and the operational structure of the Transformation Network.
- Overview of Early Childhood Programs: Head Start, Pre-Kindergarten Exceptional Education Preschool Services (PEEPS), and Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Transformation Network presentation covering organizational structure, 2020 highlights, and 2021 plans
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to decide on a personnel consent agenda and administrative transfers. The board will also consider a request for a high school sports team to travel for a tournament.
- Personnel Consent Agenda including instructional, support, and out-of-field personnel actions
- Administrative appointments and transfers recommended by the Superintendent
- Request for Steinbrenner High School Girl's Volleyball Team to attend the Nike Tournament of Champions in Orlando, September 2-4, 2021
- Disciplinary Action item (marked as WITHDRAWN)
Emergency School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is holding an emergency meeting to review the latest district COVID-19 impact. Members will discuss ways to mitigate the spread of the virus, including the possibility of mandatory face coverings for all students and staff.
- Discussion of district COVID-19 impact
- Discussion of mandatory face coverings for students and staff
School Board Workshop
The School Board of Hillsborough County is holding a workshop to review and discuss new and revised policy updates. The session includes discussions on fiscal planning and controversial issues.
- Review of proposed new and revised school board policies
- Discussion of Policy 2240: Controversial Issues
- Discussion of Policy 6210: Fiscal Planning
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to review personnel actions and a clinical training partnership. The board will consider an agreement to provide pharmacy technician students with onsite training at James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital.
- Affiliation Agreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs for health science education training for 2021-2022
- Personnel Consent Agenda including appointments, terminations, and job descriptions
- Recognition of Plant High School Assistant Principal Lauren Otero
School Board Workshop
The board is reviewing a long-range school planning study and a proposed request for proposal for a district-wide boundary study. Members are also receiving an overview of how ESSER funds are being used to address pandemic-related learning loss and school reopening.
- Discussion of Tindale Oliver’s Long Range School Planning Study Update
- Proposed RFP for a district-wide attendance boundary study
- Overview of ESSER I, II, and III fund usage for pandemic recovery
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to review personnel actions and administrative appointments. The board is also considering a partnership to help teachers earn leadership certificates.
- Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Tampa for Level 1 Educational Leadership Certificates
- Personnel Consent Agenda including instructional, support, and out-of-field actions
- Approval of administrative appointments and transfers
- Recognition of Kim Jowell and the Hillsborough Education Foundation
Special Called School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to discuss an order issued by the State Board of Education on July 14, 2021. The board will also consider a five-year contract renewal for Woodmont Charter School.
- Discussion of the July 14, 2021 State Board of Education order
- Proposed five-year contract renewal for Woodmont Charter School
- Woodmont Charter School projected 2021-2022 FEFP Funds of $5,851,804.00
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to review a proclamation for National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. The board is also considering agreements to extend JROTC program enrollment to specific middle schools.
- Proclamation for National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, July 2021
- MOA for Air Force JROTC with Roland Park K-8 Magnet School and Jefferson High School for 2021-2022
- MOA for Navy JROTC with Liberty Middle School and Freedom High School for 2021-2022
Special Called School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is holding a special called meeting to discuss a June 23, 2021, letter from the Florida Department of Education's Office of Innovation.
- Discussion of Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) letter dated June 23, 2021
School Board Workshop
The School Board is meeting to select the district's 2022 state and federal legislative priorities regarding policy and funding. Members will also discuss proposed updates to the Student Code of Conduct for future approval.
- Selection of 2022 HCPS State and Federal Legislative Priorities
- Review of proposed updates for the Student Code of Conduct
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to approve a personnel consent agenda and administrative transfers. The board will also consider a disciplinary action regarding a bus rider attendant. One item concerning the Code of Conduct has been withdrawn.
- Personnel Consent Agenda for instructional, support, and out-of-field personnel actions
- Administrative appointments and transfers for the Chief of Schools, Administration and Leadership Development
- Termination of employment for Tonya Mosley, Bus Rider Attendant, effective June 30, 2021
- Recognition of HB 429 Purple Star Campuses Bill Signing
- Withdrawal of the Code of Conduct item
Special Called School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to discuss the Finance Advisory Committee and review proposed updates to the Student Code of Conduct. The board is expected to approve the updated Student Code of Conduct at a future meeting.
- Finance Advisory Committee application
- Review of proposed updates to the Student Code of Conduct
School Board Workshop
The School Board is holding a workshop to review the operational and fiscal impacts of the 2021 legislative session. Members will also review proposed updates to the Student Code of Conduct for future approval.
- Review of 2021 Legislative Session provisions and their impact on the district
- Review of proposed updates to the Student Code of Conduct
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board is meeting to approve a personnel consent agenda and adopt proclamations for Juneteenth and LGBTQ Pride Month. The body will also recognize high school baseball champions and students with perfect attendance from kindergarten through 12th grade.
- Adoption of Juneteenth National Freedom Day proclamation
- Adoption of LGBTQ Pride Month proclamation
- Recognition of six seniors with perfect attendance receiving $500 scholarships and laptops from Suncoast Credit Union
- Recognition of Bloomingdale High School as 2020/2021 FHSAA Baseball 6A State Champions
- Approval of the Personnel Consent Agenda for instructional, support, and out-of-field personnel actions
School Board Workshop
The School Board is holding a workshop to receive information on two primary topics. Members will review the Kelly Education contract and services, as well as monthly financial reports for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
- Overview of Kelly Education contract and services
- Fiscal Year 2020-2021 monthly financial reports
- Interactive planning session on operational and financial areas
- Discussion regarding the Finance Advisory Committee
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to approve a personnel consent agenda and administrative appointments. The board will also consider a proclamation for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
- Adoption of Proclamation - National Mental Health Awareness Month, May 2021
- Approval of Personnel Consent Agenda including instructional and support personnel actions
- Approval of administrative appointments and transfers
- Recognition of Hillsborough Association of School Administrators (HASA) Leadership Awards
School Board Recognition Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to recognize various student academic and athletic achievements, as well as outstanding staff. The meeting consists of informational items and proclamations.
- Recognition of Black History Brain Bowl winners: Lennard and Robinson High Schools (high school) and Sligh Middle Magnet School (middle school)
- Presentation of Healthy Schools Gold, Silver, or Bronze Awards
- Recognition of National School Nurse Day on May 12, 2021
- Naming Frank George of Plant Senior High School as 2020-2021 Substitute Teacher of the Year
- Recognition of eight 4-H Public Speaking Program district finalists and FHSAA State Champions
Special Called School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to finalize a Financial Recovery Plan. The board will also discuss the Financial Advisory Committee and the formal evaluation of the Superintendent.
- Finalization of the Financial Recovery Plan
- Discussion regarding the Financial Advisory Committee
- Superintendent formal evaluation and board input
Special Called School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to discuss a proposed Financial Recovery Plan from the Finance Division. The board will also consider approving a contract for services to investigate a complaint regarding the school district as directed by the Inspector General.
- Proposed Financial Recovery Plan (Finance Division)
- Contract for services related to the Inspector General's investigation of a complaint regarding the district
School Board Recognition Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is holding a recognition meeting to honor students for academic and extracurricular achievements. The board will recognize representatives for STEM programs, state athletic champions, and career and technical education award recipients.
- Recognition of Sunshine State Scholars Program representatives from Leto, Newsome, and Steinbrenner High Schools
- Recognition of Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) team from Sheehy Elementary and patch winners from Deer Park Elementary and Randall Middle School
- Recognition of 2021 Hillsborough Regional STEM Fair winners
- Recognition of Career, Technical, and Adult Education award recipients from DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, JRTOC, TSA, and Virtual Enterprise International
- Recognition of 2020/2021 Middle School and FHSAA State athletic champions
Special Called School Board Meeting
The School Board Chair called this special meeting to share new information regarding the Superintendent with the full Board. The meeting is for information only, and no substantive votes will be taken.
- Receive new information regarding the Superintendent
School Board Workshop
The School Board is holding an informational workshop regarding the legal mandates of Schools of Hope. The session focuses on the differences between various charter school statutes and the role of IDEA Public Schools in low-performing school areas.
- Information on the opening of IDEA Victory and IDEA Hope schools in August 2021
- Discussion of charter school legal mandates under F.S. 1002.33 and F.S. 1002.333
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to adopt several recognitions and a clinical training agreement. The board will review proclamations for teachers, school libraries, and military children.
- Proclamation for Teacher Appreciation Week (May 3-7, 2021) and National Teacher Day (May 4, 2021)
- Proclamation for National School Library Month (April 2021)
- Proclamation for The Month of the Military Child (April 2021)
- Affiliation Agreement with Deliveredxd Pharmacy for health science education training for the 2020-2021 school year
School Board Workshop
The School Board will receive an update from the Finance Division regarding the 2020-2021 budget. The discussion will cover financials, federal funds, and the 2021-2022 fiscal year impact.
- Update on sales tax referendum
- Review of staffing allocation
- Discussion on opportunities to seek additional revenue
School Board Workshop
The School Board will hold a workshop to discuss the vision for literacy instruction and the implementation of instructional resources. The session focuses on strengthening student literacy performance across all grade levels and subgroups.
- Discussion of K-12 Literacy Strategic Plan
- Review of curriculum resources used in Grades K-12
- Overview of professional development and teacher coaching systems
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to consider the adoption of several proclamations for March 2021. The board will also recognize student champions from the HABSE Black History Brain Bowl.
- Adoption of Youth Art Month and Music in Our Schools Month proclamations
- Adoption of National Social Work Month proclamation
- Adoption of Intellectual Disabilities Awareness Month proclamation
- Recognition of HABSE Black History Brain Bowl Student Champions
School Board Workshop
The School Board is conducting a workshop to review the proposed 2020-2025 HCPS Strategic Plan. The plan aims to improve student outcomes by focusing on racial equity and closing the achievement gap.
- Review of the 2020-2025 HCPS Strategic Plan (Equity and Diversity)
School Board Workshop
The School Board is conducting a workshop to provide information on legal mandates and district practices for charter school authorizing and oversight. This session is intended to provide background for new board members.
- Informational workshop on charter school authorizing work and monitoring practices
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt several proclamations for February 2021. The agenda focuses on recognizing specific educational and cultural observances.
- Adoption of Proclamation for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, February 2021
- Adoption of Proclamation for National School Counseling Week, February 1-5, 2021
- Adoption of Proclamation for Black History Month, February 2021
School Board Workshop
The School Board is conducting a workshop to review revisions to the 2020-2021 Student Progression Plan. The plan outlines requirements for student promotion based on state performance standards. A recommendation has been made to approve the plan at the February 9, 2021 board meeting.
- Review of 2020-2021 Student Progression Plan revisions for state law compliance
School Board Workshop
The School Board of Hillsborough County will conduct a workshop to review general fund finances. The session aims to provide an overview of the district's current and future operational and financial areas.
- Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget Workshop regarding general fund finances
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to handle recognitions, proclamations, and a consent agenda. The board will review a proclamation condemning violent protests in Washington, D.C. and acknowledge a donation for student art supplies.
- Adoption of Proclamation condemning violent protests in Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2021
- Acknowledgement of $1,250 in art supply gift certificates donated by Lance N. Becatti
- Recognition of 12 finalists for the 2021 Excellence in Education Awards
- Approval of the 2021 Career and Technical Education Activities Calendar