Hillsborough County Public Schools public meetings in 2022
36 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to discuss and decide on the purchase of industry certification tools for students. The agenda includes requests for sole-source contracts to provide testing and practice software for career-themed courses.
- Proposed $453,435 purchase of Certiport universal district licenses for 8,300 industry certification tests
- Proposed purchase of industry certification testing vouchers from Agriculture Education Services & Technology, Inc. (AEST)
School Board Recognition Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is holding a recognition meeting to honor students and teachers. The session focuses on celebrating academic, athletic, and professional accomplishments within the district.
- Recognition of students placing in State and National History Day competitions
- Recognition of Career, Technical, and Adult Education award recipients from FFA, FCCLA, FBLA, and SkillsUSA
- Recognition of 2022-2023 Middle School and FHSAA State athletic champions
- Recognition of District Social Studies Teachers of the Year: Amanda Lorentzen, Krystal Denton, and Damarius Muldrow
- Recognition of Energy Program Logo Contest winners
Reorganization Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is convening a reorganization meeting. The primary action is to authorize the annual meeting of the Hillsborough School Board Leasing Corporation to appoint its Board of Directors and officers.
- Authorization of the annual meeting of the Hillsborough School Board Leasing Corporation for the Certificates of Participation Program
- Management of lease-purchase agreements for educational facilities totaling $611,825,000
School Board Workshop
The School Board will discuss proposed policy revisions and receive a presentation from the Office of Student Engagement. The session focuses on student supports, discipline, and mental health services.
- Proposed policy revisions regarding increasing water access in schools
- Proposed policy regarding water bottle filling stations
- Review of policy 5120 Assignment Within District
- Review of policy 5136 Wireless Communication and Other Electronic Devices
- Presentation on Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, Social-Emotional Learning, and mental health supports
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to discuss a consent agenda featuring several recognitions. The board will consider adopting proclamations for National School Psychology Week, American Education Week, and National Education Support Professionals Day.
- Adoption of National School Psychology Week proclamation (Nov 7–11, 2022)
- Adoption of American Education Week proclamation (Nov 14-18, 2022)
- Adoption of National Education Support Professionals Day proclamation (Nov 16, 2022)
- Withdrawn recognition of Caspers Company
School Board Workshop
The School Board will receive presentations from charter schools that earned 'D' or 'F' grades for the 2021-2022 school year. Board members and staff will also review and discuss proposed revisions to school board policies.
- School improvement presentations by Village of Excellence Academy (Grade F) and Village of Excellence Middle School (Grade D)
- Review and discussion of proposed school board policy revisions
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to review a consent agenda that includes several recognitions and proclamations. The board will consider adopting official recognitions for afterschool programs and disability history.
- Adoption of proclamation for Lights on Afterschool National Celebration on October 20, 2022
- Recognition of 4 newly certified and 31 renewed National Board Certified Teachers
- Adoption of proclamation for Disability History and Awareness Week
CANCELED - School Board Workshop
The October 11, 2022, School Board Workshop was canceled. The agenda had included items for the review of the 2023 state legislative platform and proposed school board policy revisions.
- Review of 2023 Hillsborough County Public Schools state legislative priorities
- Discussion of proposed school board policy revisions
CANCELED - School Board Workshop
The School Board Workshop scheduled for September 27, 2022, was canceled. The agenda had included the review of the 2023 state legislative platform and proposed school board policy revisions.
- Review of 2023 HCPS State Legislative Platform
- Review and discussion of proposed School Board policy revisions
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt proclamations for National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and World Mental Health Day. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a period for public and employee input.
- Adoption of Proclamation for National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (September 2022)
- Adoption of Proclamation for World Mental Health Day (October 10, 2022)
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to discuss and potentially approve two proclamations. These include a call to action for violence prevention and the recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
- Adoption of Proclamation for The Start with Hello Call to Action Week (September 19-23, 2022)
- Adoption of Proclamation for National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15, 2022)
School Board Workshop
The School Board is holding a workshop to review the Future Career Academy. This initiative aims to connect high school seniors with local business communities and workforce opportunities.
- Overview of Future Career Academy's links between high school seniors and local businesses
- Discussion of apprenticeship opportunities with 20 building trade and 3 pre-apprenticeship committees
- Partnership with CareerSource Tampa Bay for career planning and job search services
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to discuss a consent agenda featuring two technical service agreements. These include professional development for entrepreneurial programs and a campus information system for technical colleges and adult education.
- Agreement #22214-ATS-IV with Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) for $50,020
- Statement of Work with Vision Computer Programming Services, Inc. for $110,880
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to approve a personnel consent agenda including reappointments and administrative transfers. The board will also receive information on the HCPS Wellness Revolution and human trafficking education efforts.
- Approval of Personnel Consent Agenda for 2022-2023 school year reappointments
- Approval of administrative appointments and transfers
- Information on the HCPS Wellness Revolution strategic planning
- Recognition of human trafficking education and the NOMORE Foundation
- Report of state funding for NOMORE Foundation: $250,000 in 2021 and $500,000 in 2022
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to approve a Personnel Consent Agenda and administrative appointments and transfers. The board will also recognize Superintendent Addison G. Davis for a professional award.
- Recognition of Superintendent Addison G. Davis as the 2022 Career and Technical Education Superintendent of the Year
- Approval of Personnel Consent Agenda including appointments, terminations, and job descriptions
- Approval of administrative appointments and transfers
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board is meeting to approve a personnel consent agenda and administrative appointments. The board will also consider disciplinary action for one teacher.
- Approval of Personnel Consent Agenda including appointments and terminations
- Approval of administrative appointments and transfers
- Proposed suspension without pay pending termination for teacher Edward Ziesmer due to excessive absences
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to discuss a personnel consent agenda including appointments and terminations. Two proclamations for June 2022 were withdrawn from the agenda.
- Personnel Consent Agenda: appointments, instructional, support, and out-of-field personnel actions, and terminations
- Withdrawn: Proclamation for National Children's Awareness Month, June 2022
- Withdrawn: Proclamation for National Internet Safety Month, June 2022
School Board Workshop
The School Board is holding a workshop to review the district's Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan. The session will provide an overview of strategies used to align and improve mental health services for students.
- Review of the Mental Health Plan for the Use of the Mental Health Assistance Allocation
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to consider the adoption of two proclamations and recognize students with perfect attendance. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a period for public and employee input.
- Adoption of Proclamation for LGBTQ+ Pride Month, June 1 through June 30, 2022
- Adoption of Proclamation for Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19, 2022
- Recognition of five seniors with perfect attendance from kindergarten through 12th grade
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to conduct regular business and review consent agenda items. The board is proposed to adopt proclamations recognizing National Mental Health Awareness Month and National School Nurse Day.
- Proclamation for National Mental Health Awareness Month, May 2022
- Proclamation for National School Nurse Day, May 11, 2022
School Board Workshop
The School Board of Hillsborough County will hold a workshop to review and discuss proposed revisions to school board policies. This is an information-only session.
- Review and discussion of proposed School Board policy revisions
School Board Recognition Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is holding a recognition meeting to honor students and schools. The session focuses on celebrating academic certifications, competition winners, and national award recipients.
- Recognition of Mort Elementary School and Sulphur Springs K-8 as UCF-Certified Community Partnership Schools
- Recognition of 4-H Public Speaking Program district finalists and champions
- Recognition of student winners from the 1st Annual Earth Day Poster Contest
- Recognition of national medalists for the 2022 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
School Board Workshop
The School Board of Hillsborough County is holding a workshop to review the impact and implementation of significant legislative provisions from the 2022 legislative session. Staff will present information regarding these government affairs updates.
- Review of 2022 Legislative Session bills and implementation
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to discuss a consent agenda featuring several recognitions. The board is asked to adopt proclamations for Teacher Appreciation Week, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and National School Library Month.
- Proclamation for Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-6, 2022) and National Teacher Day (May 3, 2022)
- Proclamation for National Child Abuse Prevention Month (April 2022)
- Proclamation for National School Library Month (April 2022)
School Board Workshop
The School Board is holding a workshop to review the district's financial landscape. The session focuses on the need for a referendum to fund mission-critical priorities.
- Proposal for Referendum (W01)
School Board Recognition Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is holding a recognition meeting to honor students for various academic accomplishments. The session focuses on presenting awards and acknowledgments for STEM and history competitions.
- Recognition of Hillsborough Alliance of Black School Educators (HABSE) Black History Brain Bowl 2022 Champions
- Recognition of 2022 Sunshine State Scholars Program representatives from Middleton, Freedom, and King High Schools
- Recognition of Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) Mission 16 team and patch winners
- Recognition of 2022 Hillsborough Regional STEM Fair winners and State Science and Engineering Fair participants
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt several proclamations for the month of April. The agenda focuses on recognitions for military children, volunteers, and individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
- Adoption of Proclamation for The Month of the Military Child, April 2022
- Adoption of Proclamation for National Volunteer Month, April 2022
- Adoption of Proclamation for Autism Spectrum Disorders Awareness and Acceptance Month, April 2022
School Board Workshop
The School Board of Hillsborough County is conducting an informational workshop regarding youth substance abuse. The session will cover substance abuse statistics and the district and community-based supports available to students.
- Substance Abuse Workshop providing overview of youth statistics and available supports
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County will meet to approve a personnel consent agenda regarding instructional and support staff. The board is also considering proclamations for National Social Work Month and the nutrition program at Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary.
- Approval of Proclamation for National Social Work Month, March 2022
- Approval of Proclamation for Student Nutrition excellence at Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary
- Recognition of the Human Trafficking Task Force
- Approval of Personnel Consent Agenda including instructional, support, and out-of-field personnel actions
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County will meet to consider several proclamations and recognitions. The agenda focuses on celebrating student art, music education, and intellectual disabilities awareness.
- Adoption of proclamations for Music in Our Schools Month and Youth Art Month, March 2022
- Announcement of Ameriprise Financial Seasonal Card Contest 2021 winners with $1,250 in art supply gift certificates
- Adoption of proclamation for Intellectual Disabilities Awareness and Acceptance Month, March 2022
Regular School Board Meeting
The Hillsborough County School Board is meeting to review a personnel consent agenda including appointments and terminations. The board will also consider proclamations recognizing literacy efforts and the 50th anniversary of the district's security department.
- Personnel Consent Agenda regarding appointments, support staff, and terminations
- Proclamation for Tampa Bay Times Newspaper in Education Week (March 7-11, 2022)
- Proclamation for the 50th anniversary of HCPS Security and Emergency Management
- Recognition of Infinite Scholars Scholarship Fair
School Board Workshop
The School Board of Hillsborough County is holding a workshop to receive training from the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA). The session focuses on policy governance.
- Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) Policy Governance Training
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to discuss several recognitions and proclamations. The board will consider designating February 2022 as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month and February 7-11, 2022, as Student Services Week.
- Adoption of Proclamation for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, February 2022
- Adoption of Proclamation for Student Services Week, February 7-11, 2022
- Adoption of Proclamation for National School Counseling Week, February 7-11, 2022
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board is meeting to approve a personnel consent agenda and adopt two proclamations. The board will also hold a public comment session and an employee input session.
- Adoption of Hillsborough Healthy Schools Proclamation
- Adoption of Black History Month February 2022 Proclamation
- Approval of Personnel Consent Agenda regarding instructional and support staff actions
School Board Workshop
The School Board is holding a workshop to discuss the Hillsborough County Public Schools Workforce Development Initiative. The program aims to prepare students for careers in the medical and construction industries over the next 8 years. The initiative focuses on providing industry certifications for students who are not college-bound.
- Hillsborough County Public Schools Workforce Development Initiative (Innovation)
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to approve a personnel consent agenda and a proclamation for Human Trafficking Awareness Month. The board will also recognize two students for their work in reducing bullying.
- Recognition of Anti-Bullying Award winners Natalie Nicosia and Elijah Bainbridge
- Proposed proclamation of January 2022 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
- Approval of Personnel Consent Agenda regarding instructional and support staff actions