Pinellas County School Board Reviews Budget, Set to Appoint New Chief Technology Officer
The Pinellas County School Board held a workshop and a regular meeting with a budget public hearing during the last two weeks of July. Minutes have not yet been published for any of these sessions, so the items below reflect what was on the agendas; final outcomes and vote tallies are not yet available in the public record.
Budget Public Hearing — July 28
The board scheduled its first public hearing on the tentative 2026-27 budget at 6:30 p.m. on July 28. Agenda items included approval of the discretionary local effort millage, adoption of total millage rates, adoption of the tentative 2026-27 budget, and setting the date for a second public hearing. Residents were able to provide public comment.
Because minutes are not yet published, the specific millage rates, budget totals, and any vote tallies cannot be confirmed from the available record.
Regular Board Meeting — July 28
A regular board meeting was scheduled for 5 p.m. on July 28. The agenda listed a standalone action item: the appointment of Anna L. Brown as Chief Technology Officer, effective September 14, 2026, following a retirement.
The consent agenda included:
- Approval of personnel recommendations for administrative, instructional, and support services positions, with fiscal impact noted as within the approved budget.
- Creation or revision of six job descriptions: K-12 Social Studies Specialist, Legal Assistant, Student Success Officer, Director of Facilities Design and Construction, Secretary to Chief/Area Superintendent, and Secretary to Deputy Superintendent.
- Approval of the 2026-27 school year field trip list, with no fiscal impact noted.
- Approval of minutes from the July 14, 2026 school board meeting.
Whether these items were approved as presented cannot be confirmed until minutes are published.
Board Workshop — July 21
The board held a workshop at 9:30 a.m. on July 21 covering several information-only presentations. Topics included 2026-27 school and district grades, assessment calendars, a review of job descriptions, an update to the Mental Health Plan for 2026-27, and the proposed proclamation calendar. District officials also presented on Planning for Progress community meetings.
No public comment was allowed, and no formal decisions were scheduled during the workshop.
Coming Up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the Pinellas County Schools website for any newly scheduled hearings or workshops, including the expected second public hearing on the 2026-27 budget.