Hillsborough County Public Schools public meetings in 2025

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The Hillsborough County School Board holds a workshop to discuss proposed revisions to school board policies. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; it is an information-only session.

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The School Board of Hillsborough County will meet to discuss several Career and Technical Education (CTE) upgrades. The board is deciding on contracts for kitchen equipment and automotive curriculum. The meeting also includes recognitions for community leaders and staff.

• Proposed $500,000 contract with Johnson-Lancaster and Associates, Inc. for CTE Culinary Arts kitchen equipment
• Proposed $143,038.50 data sharing agreement with Electude USA, LLC for automotive curriculum serving 1,293 students
• Recognition of Betty Castor and Sheriff Chad Chronister for service on the Citizen Oversight Committee
• Recognition of district staff via the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Best Krewe Award
• Proposed Piggyback Agreement #25377-PGB-DST with Caissa K-12 for communications support

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The Hillsborough County School Board holds a recognition meeting to honor athletic champions, award-winning students and teachers, and district programs that develop educators. No formal decisions are on the agenda; the board will publicly acknowledge accomplishments in sports, career education, and teacher certification.

• Recognition of 2025/2026 middle school and FHSAA state athletic champions
• Honor 6 newly certified and 13 renewed National Board Certified Teachers
• Celebrate Career, Technical, and Adult Education competition award recipients
• Award para-to-professional pathway participants who became certified teachers
• Recognize university partnership schools Kenly Elementary (USF) and Mitchell Elementary (UT)

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The Hillsborough County School Board will consider three consent agenda items: a $300,000 piggyback agreement with Teacher Created Materials for educational resources, a $76,159.56 software extension for textbook inventory, and approval of the 2025-2026 Student Progression Plan. The meeting also includes routine opening procedures and public comment.

• Piggyback agreement #25445-PGB-EST with Teacher Created Materials, Inc. for $300,000 in instructional materials
• Quote #7917662 with Follett School Solutions to extend Destiny Textbook Manager software for $76,159.56
• Approval of the 2025-2026 Student Progression Plan required by state law

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The School Board will vote on whether to approve the application for Tampa Early College Academy, a proposed charter school serving grades 6-12 near USF. The agenda also includes recognitions, public comment, and approval of the personnel consent agenda. Most items are procedural or informational.

• Approve the application for Tampa Early College Academy, a charter school for grades 6-12 near USF, with projected enrollment of 176 students in year one
• Recognition of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Best Krewe Award for outstanding administrators, teachers, and staff
• Recognition of LGBTQ+ History Month October 2025
• Recognition of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council (SSAC)
• Approve the Personnel Consent Agenda

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The School Board will hold a workshop to receive presentations from two charter schools that received low grades during the 2024-2025 FAST administration. These schools must present information on contract deficiencies and implement improvement plans per Florida Statute.

• School improvement presentation by Kid's Community College Riverview Southeast (Grade: D)
• School improvement presentation by Walton Academy for the Performing Arts (Grade: F)

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The Hillsborough County School Board will consider approving a $225,000 contract with ACT Education Corp. for school-day ACT tests, the 2025-2026 K-12 activities calendar, and the uniform testing calendar. The meeting also includes a recognition of Disability History and Awareness Weeks and standard procedural items like public comment and minutes approval.

• Approval of HCPS Agreement #25438-XMT-EST with ACT Education Corp. for $225,000 for school-day ACT testing for seniors and juniors lacking graduation benchmarks
• Approval of the Academic Services K-12 Activities Calendar for 2025-2026, covering in-county, out-of-county, and overnight activities
• Approval of the HCPS Uniform Testing Calendar for 2025-2026, required by Florida Statute to limit testing to 5% of instructional time
• Recognition of Disability History and Awareness Weeks (first two weeks of October) per House Bill 447

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The School Board of Hillsborough County will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $121,920 contract with Amira Learning to provide AI-driven reading tutoring for up to 4,500 second and third graders at selected elementary schools. The board will also consider approving the annual Professional Learning Catalog update for submission to the Florida Department of Education. The meeting opens with call to order, public comment, and recognitions including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Best Krewe Award and National Hispanic Heritage Month.

• Approve HCPS Agreement #25379-XMT-EST with Amira Learning for $121,920 for AI-based reading tutoring in grades K-3
• Approve the Professional Learning Catalog and annual update letter to the FLDOE Commissioner
• Recognition of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Best Krewe Award for outstanding administrators, teachers, and staff
• Recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 – Oct 15, 2025)

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The School Board of Hillsborough County is meeting to discuss academic services and staff recognitions. The board is reviewing two science-based instructional software agreements for grades 6-12.

• Sole Source Agreement #23107-SSD-SK-IV with Penda Learning for science licenses ($612,000.00)
• Agreement #25339-XMT-EST with ExploreLearning, LLC for science Gizmos subscriptions
• Recognition of Tampa Bay Buccaneers Best Krewe Award for district staff

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The School Board will vote on the K-12 Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading Plan for 2025-2026, a $12.6 million state-required literacy blueprint. They will also consider a $580,150 agreement with Toon Boom Animation Inc. for software and certification vouchers, and a data-sharing deal with Knowledge Pillars Education for IT certification exams. Public comment is scheduled before the consent agenda vote.

• Approve $12,639,655 K-12 Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading Plan for 2025-2026
• Approve $580,150 agreement with Toon Boom Animation Inc. for animation software and certification vouchers
• Approve data-sharing agreement with Knowledge Pillars Education for IT certification exams and practice tests
• Public comment period before consent agenda vote (3 minutes per speaker, 30-minute allotment)

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The School Board will conduct a workshop to review the impact of the 2025 Legislative Session. Staff will discuss how new legislation affects district operations, policies, and finances. The board will also review proposed changes to school board policies.

• Review of 2025 Legislative Session impacts on operations and fiscal matters
• Discussion of proposed School Board policy revisions

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The Hillsborough County School Board will consider approving the purchase of dual enrollment instructional materials for HCC, UF, and USF for the 2025-2026 academic year at a cost of $850,000. The board will also vote on a confirmation letter to continue offering Cambridge International programs (AICE and Cambridge Lower Secondary) through September 2028, with an estimated annual cost of $4 million. Additionally, the board will consider a sole-source purchase of Career and Technical Education curriculum from Virtual Enterprises International.

• Purchase of dual enrollment instructional materials for HCC, UF, and USF for 2025-2026 ($850,000)
• Confirmation of decision to offer Cambridge Programmes and Group of Schools letter with Cambridge International Education ($4,000,000 estimated)
• Sole source agreement for CTE curriculum from Virtual Enterprises International

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The board will receive an information item on growth management and affordable housing, covering long-range planning and real estate optimization. The presentation notes a significant school capacity shortfall in the southern region and Plant City area over the next 15 years. No action or recommendation is scheduled.

• Projected school capacity shortfall in the southern region and Plant City area over 15 years
• Discussion of rising construction costs, interest rates, and land use constraints
• Plans to optimize major land assets for revenue or housing
• No financial impact or cost figures provided

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The School Board of Hillsborough County will consider approving a $1,087,130 contract with Lexia Voyager Sopris Inc. for the Language! Live reading intervention program in grades 6-10. The board will also vote on a $438,303.84 purchase of previously adopted world language instructional materials for the 2025-2026 gap year, and a contract amendment for BridgePrep Academy of Tampa. The meeting includes recognition of Juneteenth National Independence Day and standard procedural items like public comment and approval of minutes.

• Agreement #25181-XMT-EST with Lexia Voyager Sopris Inc. for Language! Live reading program, $1,087,130
• Purchase of previously adopted K-12 world languages instructional materials for gap year 2025-2026, $438,303.84
• Contract amendment for BridgePrep Academy of Tampa (Innovation & Strategic Planning)
• Recognition of Juneteenth National Independence Day on June 19, 2025
• Public comment period at 4:00 pm with 3-minute speaker limit

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The School Board of Hillsborough County will meet to consider several academic agreements and recognize student and staff achievements. The board is deciding on contracts for early literacy screening and dual enrollment opportunities for the 2025-2026 academic year.

• Agreement #25123-XMT-EST with Amplify Education, Inc. for DIBELS literacy program in Grades K-5: $656,266.00
• Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement with University of South Florida (USF) for 2025-2026: $60,000.00
• Recognition of Tampa Bay Buccaneers Best Krewe Award recipients
• Recognition of students with perfect attendance from kindergarten through twelfth grade

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

This is a recognition meeting where the board will honor students and community partners for achievements in art, music, public speaking, literacy tutoring, and civics debate. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are listed as information only.

• Recognition of students in the 2024-2025 Kids Tag Art Program and funds raised by Tax Collector Nancy C. Millan
• Recognition of Recycled Tunes partnership with Gasparilla Music Foundation for instrument donations to schools
• Recognition of 2024 Becatti Wealth Advisors Holiday Art Contest winners
• Recognition of 4-H Public Speaking Program district finalists and champions
• Recognition of New Worlds Scholar recipients for literacy tutoring and Florida's National Civics and Debate Championship winner

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The Hillsborough County School Board will hold a workshop to discuss the staffing allocation process, focusing on equity, transparency, and data-driven planning. The presentation is informational only; no votes are scheduled.

• Staffing allocation process overview emphasizing equity and transparency
• Presentation by Rebecca Reinecke and Chief Financial Officer Jamie Lewis

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The School Board of Hillsborough County will consider consent agenda items including a $1 million piggyback contract with Gopher Sports for athletic and physical education supplies, and a $73,342 renewal of a sole-source contract with PGC Technology Services for the district's professional development system. The board will also recognize Teacher Appreciation Week and National Teacher Day. Public comment will be heard before the consent agenda vote.

• Piggyback #25167-PGB-EST: $1,000,000/year contract with Gopher Sports for athletic and PE supplies, piggybacking on Harford County Public Schools' RFP.
• Sole Source #25099-SSD-DST: $73,342 renewal with PGC Technology Services for the Ascriptica professional development system.
• A02: Recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9) and National Teacher Day (May 6).
• A01: Recognition of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Best Krewe Award for outstanding administrators, teachers, and staff.
• Public comment period at 4:00 pm, with priority given to speakers addressing specific agenda items.

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The School Board will hear an informational update on the Medicaid program at Hillsborough County Public Schools. The item is presented by the Finance department for discussion only, with no vote scheduled.

• Medicaid program update presented by Budget General Manager Susan Garcia and CFO Jamie Lewis.
• No financial impact or recommendation provided in the agenda.
• Item is listed as Information, not action.

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The Hillsborough County School Board will meet on April 22, 2025, at 4 p.m. to consider a consent agenda including personnel appointments, administrative transfers, and a disciplinary termination. The board will also recognize the Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation for hurricane relief support and honor winners of voter registration drives and an art contest.

• Recognition of Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation for supporting 112 employees displaced by hurricanes Helene and Milton
• Approval of Personnel Consent Agenda covering instructional, support, and out-of-field actions
• Approval of administrative appointments and transfers
• Disciplinary action: termination of Senior Professional Standards Investigator Brandon Parker for ethics violation
• Recognition of high schools with top voter registration drives and winners of the Future Voter Art Contest

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

This is a recognition meeting where the School Board will honor students and volunteers for achievements in STEM programs, the Black History Brain Bowl, and school volunteerism. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists entirely of proclamations and information items.

• Recognition of Sunshine State Scholars in STEM from Newsome, Leto, and Plant High Schools
• Recognition of SSEP Mission 19 experiment and patch winners flying to the ISS
• Recognition of 2025 Regional STEM Fair winners and state/international qualifiers
• Recognition of HABSE Black History Brain Bowl champions from 98 participating schools
• Recognition of Outstanding School Volunteers and PTA/PTSA Notables

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The Hillsborough County School Board will consider approving the Personnel Consent Agenda, including administrative appointments and transfers, and a list of overnight or out-of-state student field trips. The meeting also includes recognitions for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Best Krewe Award, Month of the Military Child, and Autism Spectrum Disorders Acceptance Month.

• Approve Personnel Consent Agenda covering instructional, support, and out-of-field personnel actions, terminations, and job descriptions.
• Approve administrative appointments and transfers recommended by the Superintendent.
• Approve overnight and out-of-state student field trips, with costs borne by students and parents.
• Recognition of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Best Krewe Award for outstanding administrators, teachers, and staff.
• Recognition of April as Month of the Military Child and Autism Spectrum Disorders Acceptance Month.

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The School Board of Hillsborough County will consider approving a $545,000 contract with Thompson Safety LLC for fire extinguisher inspections district-wide. The board will also vote on administrative appointments and overnight or out-of-state student field trips. Public comment will be heard at 4 p.m., with employee input at 6 p.m.

• Approve $545,000 fire extinguisher inspection contract with Thompson Safety LLC (Item 7.01)
• Approve administrative appointments and transfers (Item 4.01a)
• Approve overnight and out-of-state student field trips (Item 5.01)
• Recognize Tampa Bay Buccaneers Best Krewe Award winners (Item A01)
• Recognize March 2025 as National Social Work Month (Item A02)

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The School Board will discuss proposed policy revisions at this workshop. The item is for information and discussion only, with no recommendations or financial impact noted. Staff will review the changes with board members.

• Review of proposed policy revisions by School Board and staff
• Presented by Kristin Davis, Assistant Superintendent of Government Affairs
• No financial impact identified for current or prior years
• Item is for discussion only, no action expected

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The School Board will hold a special called meeting to discuss a pending lawsuit in a closed session, as permitted by Florida law. The closed session is expected to last about 30 minutes and will be recorded by a court reporter. The board will also handle routine opening items such as call to order, moment of silence, pledge of allegiance, and adoption of the agenda.

• Closed session under Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes, to discuss pending litigation
• All seven board members, the superintendent, and multiple attorneys will attend the closed session
• Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 3:00 pm in Tampa

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The School Board will consider approving a $120,000 data-sharing agreement with Techno-Ware, Inc. for English Discoveries software used by over 10,000 adult ESOL students. The board will also vote on renaming Valrico Lake Advantage Academy to Valrico Academy and approve the monthly Personnel Consent Agenda. Public comment will be heard before the consent agenda vote.

• Agreement for Data Sharing #23044-DSA-EST with Techno-Ware, Inc. for English Discoveries software, $120,000 from Adult General Education Grant
• Contract amendment to rename Valrico Lake Advantage Academy to Valrico Academy, effective July 1, 2025
• Personnel Consent Agenda including appointments, instructional, support, and out-of-field personnel actions
• Recognition of Tampa Bay Times Newspaper in Education Week, March 3-7, 2025
• Public comment period with 3-minute speaker limit, sign-up required 15 minutes prior

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The Hillsborough County School Board will consider approving a $68,000 sole-source purchase of Virtual Enterprises International curriculum for entrepreneurship and digital information technology courses. The board will also vote on personnel consent items, including administrative appointments and transfers, and approve overnight or out-of-state field trips. Public comment will be heard before the consent agenda vote.

• Purchase of sole-source curriculum from Virtual Enterprises International for $68,000 using Secondary Perkins Grant funds
• Personnel consent agenda including instructional, support, and out-of-field personnel actions and job descriptions
• Administrative appointments and transfers requiring board approval
• Approval of overnight and out-of-state student field trips
• Recognition of Tampa Bay Buccaneers Best Krewe Award for administrators, teachers, and staff

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The Hillsborough County School Board will meet to recognize Black History Month and vote on several consent agenda items. Key decisions include establishing a registry of 11 contractors for educational program evaluation services and amending a child care training contract with the Florida Department of Children and Families.

• Approval of 11 vendors for Program Evaluation Services (RFP #24107-RFP-DST) with a proposed 2024-25 cost of $300,000
• Approval of Amendment #0004 to Contract #LC937 with the Florida Department of Children and Families for Child Care Training Coordination
• Recognition of Black History Month for February 2025
• Public comment period allowing speakers three minutes each

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The School Board will receive a presentation on how Artificial Intelligence is being used within Hillsborough County Public Schools. The workshop is for informational purposes only, with no recommendations or financial impacts listed. The session is led by Chief Academic Officer Colleen Faucett.

• Workshop on Artificial Intelligence use in Hillsborough County Public Schools
• Presentation by Chief Academic Officer Colleen Faucett
• No financial impact or recommendations provided
• Item is for information only, no decision expected

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025

The School Board of Hillsborough County will consider a consent agenda that includes a $239,970 sole-source purchase of Anatomage Virtual Dissection Tables for Aparicio-Levy Technical College and a $10,000 agreement with Project LINK, Inc. for family literacy workshops. The meeting also includes recognitions, public comment, and routine procedural items.

• Purchase of Anatomage Virtual Dissection Tables from Anatomage Inc. for $239,970 (Sole Source #24264-SSD-EST)
• Agreement for Technical Services #24270-ATS-DST with Project LINK, Inc. for $10,000 for family literacy workshops
• Recognition of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Best Krewe Award
• Recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, January 2025