Hillsborough County Public Schools public meetings in 2022
35 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board will hold a regular meeting on December 13, 2022, at 4 p.m. The agenda includes routine opening items (call to order, pledge, public comment) and a consent agenda with several action items. The most significant item is a proposed $439,900 sole-source purchase of a universal district license from Certiport for industry certification testing and practice software, which would provide 8,300 licenses for students and teachers. Other consent items include a $160,000 purchase of agricultural certification testing vouchers from AEST and an affiliation agreement with Palm Garden of Sun City Center for health science clinical training.
- Approve $439,900 sole-source purchase of Certiport universal district license for industry certification testing and practice software
- Approve $160,000 purchase of industry certification testing vouchers from Agriculture Education Services & Technology, Inc. (AEST)
- Approve affiliation agreement with Palm Garden of Sun City Center for health science education for 2022-2023 school year
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
This is a School Board Recognition Meeting with no business or decision items. The board will recognize students for History Day and career/technical competitions, athletic champions, social studies teachers of the year, energy program contest winners, EnergyStar-certified schools, and Purple Star Schools of Distinction. All items are informational only.
- Recognition of students placing at State and National History Day competitions
- Recognition of Career, Technical, and Adult Education competition award recipients (FFA, FCCLA, FBLA, SkillsUSA)
- Recognition of 2022-2023 Middle School Champions and FHSAA State Champions
- Recognition of District Social Studies Teacher of the Year (K-5, 6-8, 9-12)
- Recognition of 2021 and 2022 EnergyStar Certified Buildings
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
This is a reorganization meeting of the Hillsborough County School Board, primarily procedural. The only substantive action is authorizing the annual meeting of the Hillsborough School Board Leasing Corporation, which manages lease-purchase financing for school facilities. The board will also handle routine items like adopting the agenda, public comment, and board guidelines.
- Authorize annual meeting of Hillsborough School Board Leasing Corporation for Certificates of Participation Program
- Appoint Board of Directors, Chair, Vice Chair, President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer of the Leasing Corporation
- List of outstanding certificates totaling $611,825,000 with ground lease terms through 2031
- Public comment period with 3-minute speaker limit and sign-up procedures
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is holding a workshop to discuss proposed policy revisions, including new policies on water access in schools and updates to student assignment and electronic device policies. The board will also receive a presentation from the Office of Student Engagement on student support systems, discipline, and mental health services.
- Review of proposed policy revisions (W01)
- New policy: Increasing Water Access in Schools
- New policy: Water Bottle Filling Stations
- Policy 5120: Assignment Within District
- Policy 5136: Wireless Communication and Other Electronic Devices
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is holding a regular meeting on November 1, 2022, at 4 p.m. The agenda includes routine opening items (call to order, pledge, public comment) and a consent agenda with several proclamations and recognitions. The board will vote on adopting proclamations for National School Psychology Week, American Education Week, and Native American Heritage Month, and will receive information on recognitions for community partners.
- Adoption of proclamation for National School Psychology Week, November 7-11, 2022
- Adoption of proclamations for American Education Week (Nov 14-18) and National Education Support Professionals Day (Nov 16)
- Adoption of proclamation for Native American and Alaskan Native Heritage Month, November 2022
- Recognition of Caspers Company for 64 years of support (withdrawn from agenda)
- Public comment period with 3-minute speaker limit
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The School Board of Hillsborough County is holding a workshop to hear presentations from two charter schools that received 'D' or 'F' grades for the 2021-2022 school year, as required by Florida law. The board will also review and discuss proposed policy revisions. No votes are scheduled; both items are informational.
- Village of Excellence Academy (grade F) and Village of Excellence Middle School (grade D) to present school improvement plans
- Discussion of proposed School Board policy revisions
- Charter schools with two consecutive F grades face automatic charter termination per Florida Statute 1002.33(9)(n)3
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is holding a regular meeting on October 18, 2022, at 4 p.m. The agenda includes routine opening items, public comment, and several consent agenda items, primarily recognitions and proclamations. The board will vote on adopting proclamations for Lights on Afterschool, Disability History and Awareness Week, and National School Bus Safety Week, and will receive information about newly certified National Board Certified Teachers.
- Adoption of proclamation for Lights on Afterschool National Celebration on October 20, 2022
- Adoption of proclamation for Disability History and Awareness Week
- Adoption of proclamation for National School Bus Safety Week, October 17-21, 2022
- Recognition of 4 newly certified and 31 renewed National Board Certified Teachers
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
This meeting was canceled, so no decisions or discussions will occur. The agenda had listed two information items: a review of the 2023 state legislative platform and a discussion of proposed school board policy revisions.
- 2023 HCPS State Legislative Platform review (information item)
- School Board policy revisions discussion (information item)
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
This meeting was a School Board workshop scheduled for September 27, 2022, but it was canceled. The agenda included two information items: a review of the 2023 state legislative platform and a discussion of proposed school board policy revisions. No decisions were made because the meeting did not occur.
- Meeting canceled
- W01 - 2023 HCPS State Legislative Platform (information)
- W02 - School Board Policies (information)
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting proclamations for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and World Mental Health Day, and approving a consent agenda with items like an amendment to a BayCare health education agreement. Public comment is scheduled before the consent agenda vote.
- Adoption of proclamation for September 2022 as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
- Adoption of proclamation for World Mental Health Day, October 10, 2022
- Be SMART resolution on secure firearm storage
- Fourth Amendment to Affiliation Agreement with BayCare Health System, Inc. for health science education
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The School Board is holding a workshop to hear an overview of the Future Career Academy, an initiative connecting high school seniors with local businesses and workforce opportunities. The presentation covers apprenticeships with building trade committees, partnerships with CareerSource Tampa Bay, and related career services. No decisions or votes are scheduled; this is an informational session.
- Overview of Future Career Academy initiative
- Apprenticeship opportunities with 20 building trade and 3 pre-apprenticeship committees
- Partnership with CareerSource Tampa Bay for career planning services
- Classroom-Related Theory Instruction (RTI) for apprentices
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is holding a regular meeting on August 30, 2022, at 4pm. The agenda includes routine opening items, public comment, and a consent agenda with several action items. Key decisions include approving a $50,020 contract with NFTE for entrepreneurship teacher support, a $110,880 statement of work for a campus information system, and the personnel consent agenda.
- Approve Agreement #22214-ATS-IV with NFTE for $50,020 (Perkins Grant) for entrepreneurship program support
- Approve Statement of Work for Vision Computer Programming Services, Inc. for $110,880 for campus information system
- Approve Personnel Consent Agenda (appointments, terminations, job descriptions)
- Approve administrative appointments/transfers
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is meeting to handle routine business, including a consent agenda with personnel actions and a $2.9 million contract for large food service equipment. The board will also hear public comment and receive information on wellness and human trafficking programs.
- Approve ITB #22121-DST-EJ for large food service equipment, $2.9 million total ($400,000 federal nutrition funds, $2.5 million construction)
- Approve Personnel Consent Agenda for 2022-2023 reappointments and personnel actions
- Approve administrative appointments/transfers
- Information item: HCPS Wellness Revolution initiative
- Information item: Human Trafficking Recognition, noting $250,000 (2021) and $500,000 (2022) state funding
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the personnel consent agenda, administrative appointments, and several student field trips. They will also recognize Superintendent Addison G. Davis for a state career and technical education award. Public comment is scheduled before the consent agenda.
- Approve Personnel Consent Agenda (appointments, terminations, job descriptions)
- Approve administrative appointments/transfers
- Approve Plant and Steinbrenner High School girls volleyball teams to attend Nike Tournament of Champions (Sept 2-3, 2022, Wesley Chapel, FL)
- Approve Alonso and Robinson High Schools field trip to Nike World Headquarters (Aug 24-27, 2022, Beaverton, OR)
- Recognize Superintendent Addison G. Davis as 2022 CTE Superintendent of the Year
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including personnel appointments, a disciplinary action, and the advertisement framework for the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget and proposed millage rates. The board will also hear public comment and conduct standard meeting procedures.
- Approve Personnel Consent Agenda for instructional, support, and out-of-field personnel actions
- Approve administrative appointments/transfers recommended by the Superintendent
- Approve disciplinary action for teacher Edward Ziesmer: suspension without pay pending termination for excessive absences
- Approve Advertisement Framework for 2022-2023 proposed millage rates and tentative budget, with advertisement of intent set for July 24, 2022
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the personnel consent agenda, administrative appointments, and a contract for early intervention services. Two proclamations were withdrawn. Public comment is scheduled before the consent agenda.
- Approve Personnel Consent Agenda (Human Capital)
- Approve Administrative Appointments/Transfers (Chief of Schools)
- Approve Early Intervention and Evaluation Services Contract with Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County for 2022-2023
- Withdrawn: Proclamation for National Children's Awareness Month, June 2022
- Withdrawn: Proclamation for National Internet Safety Month, June 2022
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The School Board of Hillsborough County will hold a workshop to provide an overview of the district's Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan. The session aims to share strategies for improving and aligning mental health services provided to students.
- Review of the Mental Health Plan for the use of the Mental Health Assistance Allocation
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting proclamations for LGBTQ+ Pride Month and Juneteenth, recognizing students with perfect attendance, and approving a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes renewing the Early Childhood Transition Plan with the University of South Florida's Bay Area Early Steps Program for 2022-2025, which has no financial impact. Public comment is scheduled before the consent agenda.
- Adopt proclamation for LGBTQ+ Pride Month, June 2022
- Adopt proclamation for Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19, 2022
- Renew Early Childhood Transition Plan with Bay Area Early Steps Program (USF) for 2022-2025, no cost
- Recognize 5 seniors with perfect attendance K-12 (Sickles, Strawberry Crest, Jefferson, Plant High Schools)
- Public comment period with 3-minute speaker limit
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is holding a regular meeting on May 10, 2022, at 4 p.m. The agenda includes routine opening procedures, public comment, and a consent agenda with items such as the personnel consent agenda and proclamations for Mental Health Awareness Month and School Nurse Day. The board will also recognize Kids Tag Art winners.
- Adoption of Proclamation for National Mental Health Awareness Month, May 2022
- Adoption of Proclamation for National School Nurse Day, May 11, 2022
- Recognition of Kids Tag Art Winners (information item)
- Approval of Personnel Consent Agenda (includes appointments, terminations, job descriptions)
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is holding a workshop to review and discuss proposed policy revisions. The agenda item is informational only, with no formal vote scheduled. A workshop packet with details is attached.
- Review of proposed School Board policy revisions
- Workshop packet 5.3.22.pdf (735 KB) attached
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
This is a recognition meeting of the Hillsborough County School Board, focused on honoring students and schools for various achievements. The board will recognize Mort Elementary and Sulphur Springs K-8 for becoming UCF-Certified Community Partnership Schools, as well as winners of the 4-H Public Speaking Program, Earth Day Poster Contest, Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, and Career/Technical Education competitions. No policy decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.
- 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 Earth Day Poster Contest winners
- Recognition of National Medalists for 2022 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
- Recognition of Career, Technical, and Adult Education competition award recipients
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is holding a workshop to review the impact and implementation of significant provisions from the 2022 legislative session. Staff will present an analysis of how these new laws affect the district. This is an informational item, not a final decision.
- Review of 2022 legislative session impacts on the school district
- Presentation by Kristin Davis, Director of Government Affairs
- Workshop includes a PowerPoint presentation (620 KB)
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board will convene for a regular meeting, starting with opening procedures, public comment, and recognitions. The board will consider adopting several proclamations, including Teacher Appreciation Week, Child Abuse Prevention Month, School Library Month, and Youth Violence Prevention Week. The main action item is approval of the Personnel Consent Agenda, which covers various personnel actions as required by state law and board policy.
- Adopt proclamation for Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-6, 2022, and National Teacher Day, May 3, 2022
- Adopt proclamation for National Child Abuse Prevention Month, April 2022
- Adopt proclamation for National School Library Month, April 2022
- Declare April 25-29 as National Youth Violence Prevention Week
- Approve Personnel Consent Agenda
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The School Board of Hillsborough County will hold a workshop to review a proposal for a referendum. The session will provide an overview of the district's financial landscape and the need for a referendum to address mission-critical priorities.
- W01 Proposal for Referendum
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board met on April 12, 2022, to recognize student and teacher achievements. The agenda consists entirely of informational items acknowledging winners of academic competitions, STEM programs, and athletic championships. No policy decisions, budget approvals, or ordinances were on the agenda.
- Recognition of HABSE Black History Brain Bowl 2022 Champions
- Recognition of District Representatives for the Sunshine State Scholars Program
- Recognition of Tampa Bay STEM Network Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) Mission 16
- Recognition of 2022 Hillsborough Regional STEM Fair and State Science and Engineering Fair participants
- Recognition of IEEE Florida West Coast Sections Lignell 2022 Award Winners
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is holding a regular meeting on April 5, 2022, at 4 p.m. The agenda includes routine opening items (call to order, pledge, minutes) and a consent agenda with four proclamations for adoption. Public comment is scheduled before the consent agenda, with speakers limited to three minutes.
- Adopt proclamation for Month of the Military Child, April 2022
- Adopt proclamation for National Volunteer Month, April 2022
- Adopt proclamation for Autism Spectrum Disorders Awareness and Acceptance Month, April 2022
- Adopt proclamation in solidarity with LGBTQ+ students and community
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is holding a workshop to review student substance abuse programs, trainings, and community partners. The session will cover youth substance abuse statistics and district/community supports available to students. This is an informational workshop with no formal decisions or votes scheduled.
- Workshop on substance abuse programs and supports for students
- Overview of youth substance abuse statistics
- Discussion of district and community-based student supports
- Presented by Holly Saia and Kim Bays
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The School Board of Hillsborough County will conduct a regular meeting to approve various administrative appointments and personnel actions. The agenda also includes recognizing National Social Work Month and honoring the nutrition program at Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary.
- Adoption of Proclamation for National Social Work Month, March 2022
- Proclamation for Student Nutrition and Excellence at Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary
- Recognition of the Human Trafficking Task Force
- Approval of Personnel Consent Agenda (Human Capital)
- Approval of Administrative Appointments/Transfers
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board will hold a regular meeting on March 8, 2022, at 4 p.m. The agenda includes routine opening items, public comment, and a consent agenda with recognitions, proclamations, and personnel actions. The board will vote on adopting proclamations for Music in Our Schools Month, Youth Art Month, and Intellectual Disabilities Awareness Month, and will recognize winners of the Ameriprise Financial Seasonal Card Contest. The consent agenda also includes approval of the Personnel Consent Agenda, which covers appointments, terminations, and job descriptions.
- Adopt proclamations for Music in Our Schools Month and Youth Art Month, March 2022
- Recognize Ameriprise Financial partnership and announce Seasonal Card Contest 2021 winners
- Adopt proclamation for Intellectual Disabilities Awareness and Acceptance Month, March 2022
- Approve Personnel Consent Agenda (appointments, terminations, job descriptions)
- Public comment period with 3-minute speaker limit
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting the agenda, approving minutes, and hearing public comment. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes personnel actions and two proclamations: one for Tampa Bay Times Newspaper in Education Week and one for the 50th anniversary of HCPS Security and Emergency Management. An item on administrative appointments/transfers has been withdrawn.
- Personnel Consent Agenda: Approve appointments, instructional/support actions, terminations, and job descriptions.
- Proclamation: Tampa Bay Times Newspaper in Education Week, March 7-11, 2022.
- Proclamation: 50th Anniversary of HCPS Security and Emergency Management.
- Item 4.01a (Administrative Appointments/Transfers) has been withdrawn.
- Public comment: 3 minutes per speaker, sign-up required, priority for agenda items.
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
This is a school board workshop meeting with a single information item: Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) Policy Governance Training. The agenda provides no details on the training content, outcomes, or financial impact. It appears to be a procedural or informational session rather than a decision-making meeting.
- FSBA Policy Governance Training (information item)
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to approve various recognitions and personnel actions. The agenda includes adopting proclamations for Career and Technical Education Month, Student Services Week, and National School Counseling 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
- Approval of Personnel Consent Agenda (Human Capital)
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is holding its regular meeting on January 25, 2022, at 4 p.m. The agenda includes routine opening items (call to order, pledge, public comment) and a consent agenda. The board will vote on the personnel consent agenda, which covers instructional and support staff actions, and adopt proclamations for Hillsborough Healthy Schools and Black History Month.
- Approve Personnel Consent Agenda (instructional, support, out-of-field actions, terminations, job descriptions)
- Approve administrative appointments/transfers
- Adopt proclamation for Hillsborough Healthy Schools (Innovation)
- Adopt proclamation for Black History Month, February 2022
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, sign-up required)
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is holding a workshop to discuss a proposed Workforce Development Initiative. The plan, developed by the Division of Innovation with local industry leaders, aims to prepare non-college-bound students for careers in the medical and construction industries over the next 8 years. No formal vote or decision is listed on this agenda; it is a discussion item.
- Workforce Development Initiative targeting medical and construction industries over next 8 years
- Initiative aims to provide industry certifications for workforce-bound students
- Presented by Kim Bays, Chief of Innovation
- No financial impact listed (N/A)
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is holding its regular meeting on January 11, 2022, at 4 p.m. The board will consider a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, approval of student trips to New York, and a proclamation for Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Public comment is scheduled before the consent agenda, with a 30-minute allotment and three-minute speaking limit per person.
- Approve Personnel Consent Agenda (personnel actions, job descriptions)
- Approve Plant High School Chorus trip to Carnegie Hall, New York, April 6-10, 2022 (40 students, 5 chaperones, no district cost)
- Approve Alonso High School drama trip to New York, January 14-19, 2022 (30 students, 4 chaperones)
- Adopt proclamation for Human Trafficking Awareness Month, January 2022
- Recognize Anti-Bullying Award winners Natalie Nicosia and Elijah Bainbridge