Pasco County Schools, FL

District School Board of Pasco County School Board Meeting March 3, 2026   A video recording of this proceeding is available at http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/school_board/video_archives   1. Call to Order   The meeting was called to order at 9:34 a.m. by Chairman Colleen Beaudoin, with the welcome and reading of the vision statement. Member Harding shared the thought for the day, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Present were Chairman Colleen Beaudoin, Vice Chairman Al Hernandez, and board members Jessica Wright, Megan Harding, and Cynthia Armstrong. Also present were Dr. John Legg, Superintendent and ex officio Secretary to the Board, and Paul Meeker, attorney for the board. The chairman asked for a moment of silence for the family of Marie Liebler, ESE secretary at Fox Hollow Elementary School.   2. Approval of Minutes   2.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 17, 2026, and Workshop of February 17, 2026   Motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 17, 2026, and Workshop of February 17, 2026, as written Motion by Jessica Wright, second by Cynthia Armstrong. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Cynthia Armstrong, Colleen Beaudoin, Megan Harding, Al Hernandez, Jessica Wright 3. Special Presentations (None)   4. Public Hearings (None)   5. Adoption Off Agenda Items (None)   6. Public Comment   Attorney Meeker sta [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

  District School Board of Pasco County Workshop Session March 3, 2026   A video recording of this proceeding is available at https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/school_board/video_archives   Members present Colleen Beaudoin, Al Hernandez, Cynthia Armstrong, Megan Harding, and Jessica Wright   Others in attendance Dr. John Legg, Superintendent of Schools; Paul Meeker, School Board Attorney; Betsy Kuhn, Deputy Superintendent; Dr. Monica Ilse, Deputy Superintendent; Toni Zetzsche, Chief Communications and Community Engagement Officer; Tammy Taylor, Chief Finance Officer; Marcy Hetzler-Nettles, Kim Poe, Cortney Gantt, Dr. Lori Romano, Dr. Shana Rafalski, and Erin Phelps, Assistant Superintendents; other district staff. Chairman Beaudoin called the workshop to order at 8:00 a.m.   Dr. Monic Ilse, Deputy Superintendent,  opened the workshop by s tating  that the first topic  would focus on reviewing the proposed changes to the Student Code of Conduct. Presenting the information were Melissa Musselwhite, Director of Student Support Programs and Services, and Robin Hawk, Supervisor. Additionally, Mike Rogers, Discipline Coordinator, who has played an integral role in the development of the proposed revisions, was also in attendance.   Student Code of Conduct 2026/2027 Melissa Musselwhite introduced the review of the 2026/ 2027 Proposed Student Code of Conduct, noting that each board member&nbs [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

District School Board of Pasco County School Board Meeting February 17, 2026   A video recording of this proceeding is available at http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/school_board/video_archives   1. Call to Order   The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman Colleen Beaudoin, with the welcome and reading of the vision statement. Member Armstrong shared the thought for the day, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Present were Chairman Colleen Beaudoin, Vice Chairman Al Hernandez, and board members Jessica Wright, Megan Harding, and Cynthia Armstrong. Also present were Dr. John Legg, Superintendent and ex officio Secretary to the Board, and Paul Meeker, Attorney for the Board. The chairman asked for a moment of silence for personal reflection.   2. Approval of Minutes   2.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 3, 2026, and Workshop of February 3, 2026   Motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 3, 2026, and Workshop of February 3, 2026, as written Motion by Megan Harding, second by Cynthia Armstrong. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Cynthia Armstrong, Colleen Beaudoin, Megan Harding, Al Hernandez, Jessica Wright 3. Special Presentations   Chairman Beaudoin adjusted the order of the agenda, stating the meeting would begin with Item 3.2 Career and Technical Education Month Presentation. The proclamation recognizing CTE Month will [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

District School Board of Pasco County Workshop Session February 17, 2026   A video recording of this proceeding is available at https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/school_board/video_archives   Members present Colleen Beaudoin, Al Hernandez, Cynthia Armstrong, Megan Harding and Jessica Wright   Others in attendance Dr. John Legg, Superintendent of Schools; Paul Meeker, School Board Attorney; Betsy Kuhn, Deputy Superintendent; Monica Ilse, Deputy Superintendent; Tammy Taylor, Chief Finance Officer; Kevin Shibley, Chief of Staff; Dr. Toni Zetzsche, Chief Communications and Community Engagement Officer; Marcy Hetzler-Nettles, Cortney Gantt, Lori Romano, Shana Rafalski, and Erin Phelps, Assistant Superintendents; and other district staff. Vice Chairman Hernandez called the workshop to order at 4:30 p.m.   Chairman Colleen Beaudoin arrived at 4:32 p.m.   Superintendent Legg provided context for the workshop on accelerated programs and options, aligning the discussion to Strategic Plan Goal 7.1, which focuses on expanding acceleration opportunities and gifted programming for students. He emphasized that gifted and accelerated education represents more than a collection of programs; it reflects a districtwide mindset and shared his belief that all students possess unique gifts and academic talents. The district’s responsibility is to identify, nurture, and support those strengths, creating opport [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

District School Board of Pasco County School Board Meeting February 3, 2026   A video recording of this proceeding is available at http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/school_board/video_archives   1. Call to Order   The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Chairman Colleen Beaudoin, with the welcome and reading of the vision statement. Member Wright shared the thought for the day, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Present were Chairman Colleen Beaudoin, Vice Chairman Al Hernandez, and board members Jessica Wright, Megan Harding, and Cynthia Armstrong. Also present were Dr. John Legg, Superintendent and ex officio Secretary to the Board, and Paul Meeker, Attorney for the Board. The chairman asked for a moment of silence for personal reflection.   2. Approval of Minutes   2.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 13, 2026, and Workshop of January 13, 2026   Motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 13, 2026, and Workshop of January 13, 2026, as written Motion by Megan Harding, second by Jessica Wright. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Cynthia Armstrong, Colleen Beaudoin, Megan Harding, Al Hernandez, Jessica Wright 3. Special Presentations   3.1 Black History Month Presentation 3.2 National Human Trafficking Prevention Month Presentation   4. Public Hearings   4.1 NEOLA Update 26.1 and Other District Updates (Publi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

District School Board of Pasco County Workshop Session February 3, 2026   A video recording of this proceeding is available at https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/school_board/video_archives   Members present Colleen Beaudoin, Al Hernandez, Cynthia Armstrong, Megan Harding and Jessica Wright   Others in attendance Dr. John Legg, Superintendent of Schools; Paul Meeker, School Board Attorney; Betsy Kuhn, Deputy Superintendent; Monica Ilse, Deputy Superintendent; Tammy Taylor, Chief Finance Officer; Kevin Shibley, Chief of Staff; Marcy Hetzler-Nettles, Kim Poe, Cortney Gantt, Lori Romano, Shana Rafalski, and Erin Phelps, Assistant Superintendents; and other district staff. Chairman Beaudoin called the workshop to order at 8:30 a.m.   Superintendent Legg opened the workshop by stating that the Board had an opportunity to review a proposal to expand K–8 options on the east side of the county. He noted that, unlike previous K–8 conversions that were primarily driven by financial considerations and usage of facilities, this proposal is driven by academic priorities. Superintendent Legg  emphasized that the proposal is not intended as a cost-saving measure, although any resulting efficiencies could be reinvested in students and academics. He explained that the initiative is intended to increase academic rigor, expand academic opportunities, strengthen consistency in expectations and behavior, and [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

  District School Board of Pasco County School Board Meeting January 13, 2026   A video recording of this proceeding is available at http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/school_board/video_archives   1. Call to Order   The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman Colleen Beaudoin, with the welcome and reading of the vision statement. Vice Chairman Hernandez shared the thought for the day, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Present were Chairman Colleen Beaudoin, Vice Chairman Al Hernandez, and board members Jessica Wright, Megan Harding, and Cynthia Armstrong. Also present were Dr. John Legg, Superintendent and ex officio Secretary to the Board, and Paul Meeker, Attorney for the Board. The chairman asked for a moment of silence for the families of Hannah Denson, student at Deer Park Elementary School; Lukus Gelb, student at Hudson High School; Linda Touchton Sayer, Guidance Secretary at River Ridge High School; and Claudia Steinacher, former principal of Oakstead Elementary School.   2. Approval of Minutes   2.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 16, 2025, and Workshop of December 16, 2025   Motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 16, 2025, and Workshop of December 16, 2025, as written Motion by Megan Harding, second by Al Hernandez. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Cynthia Armstrong, Colleen Beaudoin, Megan Harding, Al Hernand [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

District School Board of Pasco County Workshop Session January 13, 2026   A video recording of this proceeding is available at https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/school_board/video_archives   Members present Colleen Beaudoin, Al Hernandez, Cynthia Armstrong, Megan Harding and Jessica Wright   Others in attendance Dr. John Legg, Superintendent of Schools; Paul Meeker, School Board Attorney; Betsy Kuhn, Deputy Superintendent; Monica Ilse, Deputy Superintendent; Tammy Taylor, Chief Finance Officer; Kevin Shibley, Chief of Staff; Marcy Hetzler-Nettles, Kim Poe, Cortney Gantt, Lori Romano, Shana Rafalski, and Erin Phelps, Assistant Superintendents; Dr. Toni Zetzsche, Chief Communications and Community Engagement Officer; and other district staff. Chairman Armstrong called the workshop to order at 4:30 p.m.   NEOLA Update 26.1 and Other District Updates Kevin Shibley, Chief of Staff, reviewed NEOLA Update 26.1 and Other District Updates before the policies are submitted for board approval. Edits were suggested to the following policies: 0100, 0169.1, 2410, 2461, 3130, 5136, 5410.01, 5500, 7540.02, 7544, 8330, and 8800.  The changes will be reflected in the policies submitted for the public hearing on February 3, 2026. Board members and staff had discussion, shared comments, and provided feedback throughout the presentation.   The workshop concluded at 5:11 p.m.   Approved in open sessio [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]