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0 Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting School Board of Hillsborough County 901 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa 4pm Meeting Opening Subject MOMENT OF SILENCE Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting Type File Attachments Meeting Opening Subject PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting Type File Attachments Meeting Opening Subject ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting Type File Attachments Meeting Opening Subject ROLL CALL Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting Type File Attachments Meeting Opening Subject APPROVAL OF MINUTES Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting Type File Attachments Meeting Opening Subject BOARD GUIDELINES Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting Type File Attachments Meeting Opening Subject PUBLIC COMMENT Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Guidelines for Public Comment The School Board will convene at 4:00 pm. Public comment will be heard prior to the Board’s Consent Agenda. Speakers will be granted three minutes to address the board. When 10 or more speakers wish to speak during public comment, the board may reduce the time per speaker. Speakers can sign up online or in person, all speakers must check in with the Communications staff at least 15 minutes prior to the start of public comment. The Board reserves the right to modify the speaking time based on the circumstances of any individual Board meeting. During the 30-minute time allotment, speakers who wish to address a particular agenda item will be given priority over those wishing to make general comments. Last modified: September 2019 SIGN UP TO SPEAK File Attachments Meeting Opening Subject EMPLOYEE INPUT - 6 p.m. Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting Type File Attachments A. Recognitions Subject A01 Recognition of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Best Krewe Award (Innovation and Strategic Planning) Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Information Goals Supportive Organizational Culture DESCRIPTION : Through the Buccaneers' Best Krewe Award, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will recognize outstanding administrators, teachers and support staff throughout our district for their extended efforts and outstanding service. Considering the Hillsborough County Public Schools Strategic Plan, one principal, one teacher, and one support staff member will be honored for their roles in advancing key district initiatives such as improving attendance and student engagement, increasing graduation rates, raising reading proficiency and assessment scores, fostering a supportive organizational culture, and enhancing the learning environment. GAP ANALYSIS : N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: CONTACT: AnnMarie Courtney, Director, Partnership Engagement, Philanthropy and Outreach, (813) 272-4438 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2025-26 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2024-25 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2023-24 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Marcos Murillo, Chief of Innovation and Strategic Planning, (813) 272-4876 File Attachments A. Recognitions Subject A02 Recognition - Black History Month, February 2026 (Student, Family & Community Engagement) Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Information Goals Supportive Organizational Culture DESCRIPTION : Since 1926, Americans have recognized and widely celebrated Black History Month. Observance of Black History Month commemorates the fact that our country and community have benefited from the contributions of African Americans and celebrates their significant achievements on local, state, and national levels. During the month of February, the School Board encourages school administration and staff to thoughtfully plan schoolwide activities and lessons for students to honor the contributions of African Americans to our local community and to our nation. The Board acknowledges the importance of honoring the significant cultural and historical legacy of the African American people. In celebration, Hillsborough County Public Schools and the varying departments will recognize and honor the contributions and achievements of African Americans. GAP ANALYSIS : N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: The School Board recognize Black History Month, February 2026. CONTACT: Dr. Felita Lewis, Executive Director, Student, Family & Community Engagement, (813) 272-4831 Owen Young, Chief of Student, Family & Community Engagement, (813) 273-7125 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2025-26 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2024-25 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2023-24 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Owen Young, Chief, Student, Family & Community Engagement, (813) 273-7125 File Attachments A. Recognitions Subject A03 Recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, January 2026 (Chief of Staff) Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Goals Supportive Organizational Culture DESCRIPTION : Human trafficking, aligned with social media, impacts and affects as many as 27.6 million people worldwide, including children who are trafficked for labor and sexual exploitation. According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, Florida ranks third in the nation for the numbers of reported cases of human trafficking and the average age of trafficked youth is 11 to 13 years old. Hillsborough County Public School teachers, support staff, administrators, School Community Officers, parents, and community stakeholders play a critical role in recognizing potential human trafficking and in helping victims access specialized services. The School Board of Hillsborough County recognizes the risk factors of vulnerable youth and chooses to educate students and the community about the warning signs of human trafficking and the increased use of social media as a platform to contact, recruit and gain information about their victims. The School Board of Hillsborough County recognizes the partnerships with the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, all local enforcement agencies, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to take an advocacy role to communicate information to stakeholders so that all students and the community vigilantly identify and report human trafficking; sending a strong message that HCPS will not tolerate any form of this crime. GAP ANALYSIS: N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: N/A CONTACT: Dr. Marie E. Whelan, Chief of Staff FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2025-26 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2024-25 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2023-24 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A REVIEW COMMENTS: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Dr. Marie E. Whelan, Chief of Staff File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Notice: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105) Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Article IX of the Florida Constitution states in part, "The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its orders. "The Article also states that the educational system must be "uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high-quality," and class size limits must be imposed. Prekindergarten learning opportunities must be made available. There must be a state university system. B. Consent Agenda Subject 2.01 Agreement for Sole Source #25628-SSD-EST Carnegie Learning for Memorial & Potter (Academics and Transformation) Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the Agreement with Carnegie Learning Sole Source #25628-SSD-EST for two school sites. DESCRIPTION : Carnegie Learning will develop teacher practice within core instruction. The scope of this work is to provide teachers and leaders with the necessary experiences and tools to foster collaborative, student-focused classrooms that reflect 21st-century learning. Additionally, it aims to supply instructional leaders with the resources, experiences, and community support required for continuous, comprehensive sustained support of their teachers, ultimately enhancing teacher performance and yielding favorable outcomes for students. Coaching and support occur directly in the classroom, featuring side-by-side guidance from Carnegie Learning's coaches. These coaches deliberately foster relationships with teachers and leaders, providing continuous support aligned with the school or district's improvement objectives, all aimed at the shared goal of student success. Per Florida Administrative Code 6A-1.012(12)(d), c ommodities or contractual services available only from a single source may be exempted from the competitive solicitation requirements. When a district school board believes that commodities or contractual services are available only from a single source, the district school board shall electronically or otherwise publicly post a description of the commodities or contractual services sought for a period of at least 7 business days. The description must include a request that prospective vendors provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described. If it is determined in writing by the district school board, after reviewing any information received from prospective vendors, that the commodities or contractual services are available only from a single source, the district school board shall provide notice of its intended decision to enter a single source contract in the manner specified in Section 120.57(3), F.S., and may negotiate on the best terms and conditions with the single source vendor. Sole source purchases are reposted annually to verify there are no new suppliers in the applicable industry. GAP ANALYSIS : Both Potter and Memorial have had many new teachers join their staff over the last school year. These teachers, while energetic and positive, have some gaps in their skills to establish and sustain a rigorous student learning environment in their classrooms. This professional learning will provide the sustainable job embedded professional learning that will help support and grow these teachers not only leading to positive outcomes but improved teacher retention at these two sites. The program will also support building leaders in not only recognizing best practices and providing actionable feedback to teachers in ways that will grow practice building wide, as well as develop their skills as instructional leaders. PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: Carnegie Learning provided intensive math support to Burnett, Jennings, and Turkey Creek Middle Schools in the Winter 2024/Spring 2025. This proposal includes Potter at 38% school grade percentage and Memorial at 47% school grade percentage. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Potter elementary will improve by 5 total points, meeting 43% of the school grade total. Memorial will improve by 5 total points, meeting 52% of the school grade total. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Agreement for Sole Source #25628-SSD-EST Carnegie Learning. CONTACT: Stevonia Allen, Executive Director, stevonia.allen@hcps.net, (813) 272-4856 Tracye Brown, Chief of Student Services and Federal Programs, tracye.brown@hcps.net , (813) 272-9343 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2025-26 Financial Impact Proposed Cost $348,000.00 2024-25 Financial Impact Former Cost $504,000.00 2023-24 Financial Impact Former Cost $147,000.00 2022-23 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: UniSIG Expense Account: Will be provided upon UniSIG Grant approval Amount: $288,000.00 Revenue Source: Title I Expense Account: 420.2882.1695.610.6400.319 Amount: $60,000.00 SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Shaylia McRae, Deputy Superintendent, Academics & Transformation, (813) 272-4876 File Attachments Carnegie Learning Quote - Onsite Coaching and Support.pdf (50 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Notice: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105) Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Article IX of the Florida Constitution states in part, "The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its orders. "The Article also states that the educational system must be "uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high-quality," and class size limits must be imposed. Prekindergarten learning opportunities must be made available. There must be a state university system. B. Consent Agenda Subject 2.02 Agreement #25631-XMT-DST Jigsaw Learning, LLC dba TeachTown for ESE Centers at Eisenhower, Lavoy, Willis Peters, Caminiti, Lopez & Simmons (Academics and Transformation) Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the Agreement # 25631-XMT-DST with Jigsaw Learning, LLC dba TeachTown at six ESE Centers. DESCRIPTION : enCORE is TeachTown’s adapted core curriculum designed for students with moderate to severe disabilities, including autism, intellectual disabilities, and developmental delays. It provides standards-aligned instruction in ELA, math, science, social studies, and transition skills in a modified, accessible format. Lessons include leveled texts, visual supports, hands-on materials, and digital components, giving teachers flexible tools to meet diverse learning needs. enCORE uses structured, evidence-based instructional practices so students who cannot access traditional general-education curricula still receive rigorous, meaningful academic instruction. enCORE fills instructional gaps by offering consistent, differentiated, and research-aligned materials supported by professional learning for teachers. The curriculum adapts grade-level content while maintaining high expectations, ensuring students engage with essential skills in ways that match their communication, cognitive, and behavioral profiles. Ongoing training helps teachers implement enCORE effectively, use its progress-monitoring tools, and individualize instruction aligned with standards and IEP goals. As a result, enCORE promotes more equitable access to learning and supports measurable academic and functional growth for exceptional students. This agreement is currently valid through June 2026 with 1-year optional renewals. There is a 30-day termination for convenience clause included in this agreement. This agreement will be reviewed and evaluated annually and may be renewed by the Superintendent, according to the terms of the specifications. Upon board approval, Procurement Services manages the complete contract documents. Per F.A.C. 6A-1.012(11)(b), the requirement for requesting competitive solicitations for commodities or contractual services from three or more sources is hereby waived as authorized by Section 1010.04(4)(a), F.S., for the purchase by district school boards of educational services and any type of copyrighted materials, and for library and reference books, and printed library cards, where such materials are purchased directly from the producer or publisher, the owner of the copyright, an exclusive agent within the state, a governmental agency or a recognized educational institution. GAP ANALYSIS : Currently, many students with moderate to severe disabilities, including autism and intellectual disabilities, experience significant challenges in accessing grade-level curriculum due to limitations in traditional instructional approaches and materials. There is a notable gap in the availability of comprehensive, standard-aligned resources that are specifically tailored to meet the diverse needs of these learners. Teachers often lack the necessary support and tools to consistently differentiate instruction and effectively monitor progress, resulting in variable educational outcomes and inequitable access to meaningful learning experiences. enCORE directly addresses these gaps by providing a robust adapted core curriculum that integrates evidence-based practices, leveled texts, and accessible materials designed for students with unique learning profiles. The program’s comprehensive structure ensures consistency and rigor while allowing for the flexibility needed to individualize instruction according to IEP goals and student abilities. Additionally, enCORE’s professional learning support equips teachers with ongoing training and progress-monitoring tools, empowering them to implement differentiated instruction and track measurable academic and functional growth. By bridging the instructional divide and promoting equitable learning opportunities, enCORE helps districts fulfill their commitment to serving exceptional students effectively. Across the 6 exceptional centers, encore will provide consistent, standards-aligned, and accessible academic materials for students with moderate to severe disabilities, leading to uneven learning experiences and limited continuity between school and home. enCORE fills the need for students because it offers a unified, adapted core curriculum that meets students at their individual learning levels while still connecting them to grade-level standards through structured, evidence-based lessons. It offers adaptive scaffolded lessons, leveled texts, visual supports, hands-on activities, and clear instructional routines to help address communication, cognitive, and behavioral needs that traditional curricula do not adequately serve. Additionally, enCORE’s digital lessons, family-friendly resources, and predictable routines extend learning beyond the classroom, allowing caregivers to reinforce skills at home, support IEP goals, and promote greater generalization of academic and functional skills across environments. PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: All six schools received a maintaining or unsatisfactory school improvement rating for the 2024-25 school year. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: All six schools will receive a commendable school improvement rating for the 2025-26 school year. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Agreement with Jigsaw Learning, LLC dba TeachTown Agreement # 25631-XMT-DST CONTACT: Stevonia Allen, Executive Director, stevonia.allen@hcps.net (813) 272-4856 Tracye Brown, Chief of Student Services and Federal Programs, tracye.brown@hcps.net (813) 272-9343 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2025-26 Financial Impact Proposed Cost $334,387.00 2024-25 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2023-24 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: UniSIG Expense Account: Will be provided upon UniSIG Grant approval Amount: $334,387.00 SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Shaylia McRae, Deputy Superintendent, Academics & Transformation, (813) 272-4876 File Attachments Jigsaw Learning contract.pdf (21,039 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Notice: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105) Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Article IX of the Florida Constitution states in part, "The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its orders. "The Article also states that the educational system must be "uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high-quality," and class size limits must be imposed. Prekindergarten learning opportunities must be made available. There must be a state university system. B. Consent Agenda Subject 2.03 Piggyback Agreement #25646-PGB-EST: Just Right Reader, Inc at Tampa Bay Blvd, Potter, Wimauma, Wilson, and B.T. Washington (Academics and Transformation) Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the Agreement with Just Right Reader, Inc. #25646-PGB-EST at 5 school sites. DESCRIPTION : Just Right Readers, Inc will provide students in kindergarten through fifth grade at five of our most fragile elementary schools nine packages of take-home decodable readers throughout the course of a school year. Each package contains ten books specifically created to match the students’ skill level to both reinforce and support practice at home. The books themselves are decodable, high interest, and diverse texts that build on skills aligned to the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) Foundations Curriculum. Books are selected for students based on grade level and UFLI scope and sequence, as well individual student data shared via a data sharing agreement. Books will be delivered each month to school sites for distribution. Prior to sending the books home, teachers may use the readers in small group instruction and during independent rotation for fluency practice. Because these readers are curated specifically for students, grouping them for skills-based instruction is simplified using the individual student list and book titles provided to teachers. Once utilized in the classroom, they can be sent home with students. These readers include a Quick Response (QR) code on the back of the books for parents to access resources in multiple languages, as well as view videos in English, Spanish, and Creole to assist them as needed when working with their child. There are also activities included to support families in extending the reading experience into the home. This agreement is currently valid through October 31, 2028. There is a 30-day termination for convenience clause included in this agreement. This agreement will be reviewed and evaluated annually and may be renewed by the Superintendent, per the terms of the specifications. Upon board approval, Procurement Services manages the complete contract documents. As per Florida Administrative Code 6A-1.012(6), in lieu of requesting competitive solicitations from three or more sources, district school boards may make purchases at or below the specified prices from contracts awarded by other city or county governmental agencies, other district school boards, community colleges, federal agencies, the public or governmental agencies of any state, or from state university system cooperative bid agreements, when the proposer awarded a contract by another entity defined herein will permit purchases by a district school board at the same terms, conditions, and prices (or below such prices) awarded in such contract, and such purchases are to the economic advantage of the district school board. GAP ANALYSIS : Many students attending these five school sites are behind in essential early literacy skills relating to phonics and fluency and can benefit from additional opportunities to practice reading. Just Right Readers, Inc decodable texts will provide structured practice for students both in school and home. With this purchase, 1,800 students will have ongoing access to a large quantity of developmentally appropriate texts that support the systematic building of early reading skills. This opportunity can also strengthen the home-school connection by ensuring students can continue meaningful reading practice beyond the classroom. This purchase will fill a need for all students in the classrooms to have access to books they need to support reading proficiency. This opportunity can now be expanded to many more students and schools to support individual students’ needs and provide students with equitable access to reading material. PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: Of the kindergarten through fifth grade students who will receive these text sets, 30 percent of K–2 students scored a Level 3 or higher on the spring administration of the 2024–25 Standardized Test for the Assessment of Reading (STAR), and 26 percent of students in grades 3–5 scored a Level 3 or higher on the spring administration of the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) reading. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Of the students in each grade level band, the overall average percent proficient will increase by 5 percent as measured by the Spring 2025-2026 STAR and FAST reading assessments. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Piggyback Agreement #25646-PGB-EST: Just Right Reader. CONTACT: Stevonia Allen, Executive Director, stevonia.allen@hcps.net, (813) 272-4856 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2025-26 Financial Impact Proposed Cost $386,240.40 2024-25 Financial Impact Former Cost $9,000,000.00 2023-24 Financial Impact Former Cost $1,157,769.60 2022-23 Financial Impact Former Cost $620,000.00 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: UniSIG Expense Account: Will be provided upon UniSIG Grant approval Amount: $386,240.00 SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Shaylia McRae, Deputy Superintendent, Academics & Transformation, (813) 272-4876 File Attachments Just_Right_Reader contract.pdf (1,838 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Notice: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105) Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Article IX of the Florida Constitution states in part, "The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its orders. "The Article also states that the educational system must be "uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high-quality," and class size limits must be imposed. Prekindergarten learning opportunities must be made available. There must be a state university system. B. Consent Agenda Subject 4.01 Personnel Consent Agenda (Human Resources) Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the Personnel Consent Agenda. DESCRIPTION : Florida Statutes, State Board Rules and Hillsborough County School Board Policies require Board notification and/or action regarding decisions and recommendations of the Superintendent related to Personnel matters. Actions regarding personnel have been recommended by Supervisors, approved by the Superintendent and are being forwarded to the Board for action or, if appropriate, for information. Instructional, Support, Out of Field Personnel Actions, Termination (failure to comply with Florida Department of Education Certification Requirement), and Job Descriptions. GAP ANALYSIS : These personnel actions are necessary for the effective operation of the school district. PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: The Hillsborough County School Board has approved each month a Personnel Consent Agenda which contains appointments, Instructional, Support, Out of Field personnel actions, Terminations (failure to comply with Florida Department of Education Certification Requirement), and Job Descriptions. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Approval of the Personnel Consent Agenda. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Personnel Consent Agenda. CONTACT: Craig Horstman, General Manager of Personnel Services, craig.horstman@hcps.net, (813) 840-7343 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2025-26 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2024-25 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2023-24 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A Personnel changes involving already allocated positions will result in salary impact per the current Board-approved Salary Schedule. This also includes supplemental positions. See current backup for allocation changes for impact of new positions. SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Dr. Charmion Patton, Chief Human Resources Officer, (813) 840-7328 File Attachments Personnel Consent 1.27.2026.pdf (2,945 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Notice: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105) Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Article IX of the Florida Constitution states in part, "The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its orders. "The Article also states that the educational system must be "uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high-quality," and class size limits must be imposed. Prekindergarten learning opportunities must be made available. There must be a state university system. B. Consent Agenda Subject 4.01a Administrative Appointments/Transfers (Chief of Schools) Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the administrative appointments/transfers. Goals Exceptional Talent DESCRIPTION : School Board policy requires Board approval of administrative appointments/transfers recommended by the Superintendent. These positions are available due to the appointments/transfers and non-reappointment of administrators. GAP ANALYSIS : These positions are necessary for the effective operation of the school district. PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: Approve the administrative appointments/transfers. CONTACT: Rick Grayes, Ed.D., Chief of Schools, richard.grayes@hcps.net , (813) 272-4071 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Personnel costs are reflected in the corresponding funding source for the position. Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2025-26 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2024-25 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2023-24 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Rick Grayes, Ed.D., Chief of Schools , (813) 272-4071 File Attachments 4.01a - January 27, 2026 FINAL.pdf (28 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Notice: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105) Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Article IX of the Florida Constitution states in part, "The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its orders. "The Article also states that the educational system must be "uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high-quality," and class size limits must be imposed. Prekindergarten learning opportunities must be made available. There must be a state university system. B. Consent Agenda Subject 4.02 Request for Proposals (RFP) #25447-RFP-DST Benefits Administration (Human Resources) Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the highest ranked proposal submitted by Alight Holdings Company LLC - #25447-RFP-DST Benefits Administration. Goals Fiscal and Operational Responsibility DESCRIPTION: On 08/18/2025 Procurement Services, in conjunction with Employee Benefits, issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to secure Benefits Administration Services. Five complete replies that met minimum requirements were received and evaluated by a committee of District personnel. After the evaluation, the committee determined that Alight Holdings Company LLC, the incumbent, be recommended for award, based on scoring related to scope of work, qualifications and experience, and cost/value. Alight provides a full range of benefit administration services to active employees, inactive employees (e.g., leave of absence), disabled employees, retirees, surviving spouses, and COBRA-qualified beneficiaries. Their services include the management of our employee self-service website, annual benefits enrollment, qualifying life event processing, customer care, COBRA administration, flexible spending account (FSA) administration, direct billing and payments, data maintenance, and compliance and government reporting. Additionally, they provide communication services ranging from annual enrollment materials; new hire materials; retiree communications; monthly newsletters; and videos for medical, prescription, financial wellness, and employee assistance plan (EAP) information. The initial term of this agreement shall be for one year beginning January 1, 2027, with 4, 1-year renewal options. There is a 30-day termination for convenience clause included in this agreement. This agreement will be reviewed and evaluated and may be renewed by the Superintendent, per the terms of the specifications. Upon board approval, Procurement Services manages the complete contract documents. GAP ANALYSIS: The district’s active/inactive employees, disabled employees, retirees, surviving spouses, and COBRA-qualified beneficiaries need a system for enrolling and managing their health and voluntary benefits, as well as communication materials and a portal for maintaining legal documents and certificates. PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: In the most recent annual enrollment for 2026 benefits, 15,258 unique employees visited the Alight Worklife website during the primary enrollment window. Additionally, Alight received 3,628 calls to the benefit center with annual enrollment questions. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: It is expected that employees will continue to have access to accurate and efficient support when enrolling and managing their health and voluntary benefits. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the highest ranked proposal submitted by Alight Holdings Company LLC - #25447-RFP-DST Benefits Administration. CONTACT: Dr. Charmion Patton, Chief Human Resources Officer, charmion.patton@hcps.net, (813) 840-7328 Dr. Tracy Schatzberg, General Manager of Employee Benefits, tracy.schatzberg@hcps.net, (813) 272-4665 Dr. Christine Pickering, Department Manager, Employee Benefits, christine.pickering@hcps.net, (813) 840-7366 Corey Murphy, General Manager, Procurement Services, corey.murphy@hcps.net, (813) 272-4374 Ivan Viamontes, Manager, Procurement Services, ivan.viamontes@hcps.net, (813) 272-4328 Erika James, Senior Procurement Officer, Contracts and Solicitation Team, erika.james@hcps.net, (813) 272-4619 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2026-27 Financial Impact Proposed Cost $1,827,841.00* 2025-26 Financial Impact Former Cost $1,907,707.00* 2024-25 Financial Impact Former Cost $1,887,955.00* 2023-24 Financial Impact Former Cost $1,985,067.00* 2022-23 Financial Impact Former Cost $2,105,747.00* *Cost paid by the district’s benefits consultant/broker. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: Health Insurance Fund Expense Account: 791-9440-9999-620-7730-770 Amount: $1,827,841.00 effective 1/1/27 (paid by benefits consultant/broker) SUBMITTED BY: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Dr. Charmion Patton, Chief Human Resources, (813) 840-7328 File Attachments Benefits Administration.pdf (2,611 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Notice: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105) Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Article IX of the Florida Constitution states in part, "The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its orders. "The Article also states that the educational system must be "uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high-quality," and class size limits must be imposed. Prekindergarten learning opportunities must be made available. There must be a state university system. B. Consent Agenda Subject 5.01 Students Attending Overnight or Out of State Field Trips (Chief of Schools) Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the overnight and/or out of state field trips. Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION : School Board Policy requires that student field trips that incorporate sound educational experiences be considered for approval. Trips that are out of state, require overnight lodging or involve an extended loss of instructional time must have the recommendation of the Region Superintendent and approval of the School Board. In addition, trips that are not on the Hillsborough County Public Schools approved trip list and are not listed in the curriculum guide, must also be approved by the School Board. Attached is a summary of recommended student field trips for consideration. GAP ANALYSIS : Field trips prove to enhance students’ educational experience and provide them with opportunities to represent their school and Hillsborough County Public Schools on a larger platform. PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Students approved by the principal, and with parent permission, will attend the listed field trips. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve the listed field trips. CONTACT: Rick Grayes, Ed.D., Chief of Schools, richard.grayes@hcps.net, (813) 272-4071 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: There is no financial impact to Hillsborough County Public Schools. All costs associated with field trips will be borne by the students and/or parent booster organization. Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2025-26 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2024-25 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2023-24 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Rick Grayes, Ed.D., Chief of Schools, (813) 272-4071 File Attachments Field Trips - January 27, 2026.pdf (168 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Notice: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105) Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Article IX of the Florida Constitution states in part, "The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its orders. "The Article also states that the educational system must be "uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high-quality," and class size limits must be imposed. Prekindergarten learning opportunities must be made available. There must be a state university system. B. Consent Agenda Subject 7.01 Increase in Expenditure Invitation to Bid #0554FAC-ITB Student Nutrition Services Walk-In Freezer, Cooler Combination (Operations) Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the increase in expenditure for Invitation to Bid #0554FAC-ITB Student Nutrition Services Walk-In Freezer, Cooler Combination. DESCRIPTION : On October 28, 2025, the Board approved the agreement with Polar King to secure fixed pricing for the procurement and delivery of seamless walk-in freezers and coolers on as-needed basis. The initial term of this agreement was for one year with four additional 1-year renewal options. Due to significant cost increases associated with replacing internal cooler and freezer units, we are reducing those projects and shifting toward Polar King outdoor units, which offer substantially lower project costs. To continue critical replacements under this revised approach while managing overall expenses, we request increasing the financial impact from $350,000.00 to $500,000.00. GAP ANALYSIS : Since the initial authorization, updated assessments of school-site refrigeration needs have identified significant cost increases associated with replacing aging internal cooler and freezer units. Comparative cost analysis shows that Polar King exterior units are a premium equipment option and provide a substantially lower total project cost compared to the demolition and reconstruction required for interior replacements. As a result, we are decreasing internal cooler and freezer projects and shifting toward increased use of Polar King outdoor units to manage costs effectively. PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: This agreement is currently performing well for the district. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: The district will continue to ensure the requirements of the agreement are adhered to. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Increase in Expenditure Invitation to Bid #0554FAC-ITB Student Nutrition Services Walk-In Freezer, Cooler Combination. CONTACT: Shani Hall, General Manager, Student Nutrition Services, shani.hall@hcps.net, (813) 605-5192 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2025-26 Financial Impact Proposed Cost $500,000.00 2024-25 Financial Impact Former Cost $250,000.00 2023-24 Financial Impact Former Cost $250,000.00 2022-23 Financial Impact Former Cost $200,000.00 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost $200,000.00 Increase in expenditure is due to significant cost increases for replacing internal cooler/freezer units. We are shifting those projects to outdoor Polar King units which offer substantially lower project costs. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: Federal Funding - Student Nutrition Services Expense Account: 410.641.XXXX.7600.610 Amount: $500,000.00 SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Christopher Farkas, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, (813) 272-4004 File Attachments Approved Agenda Item - 7.01 - 0554FAC-ITB Walk-In Freezer, Cooler Combination.pdf (59,628 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Notice: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105) Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Article IX of the Florida Constitution states in part, "The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its orders. "The Article also states that the educational system must be "uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high-quality," and class size limits must be imposed. Prekindergarten learning opportunities must be made available. There must be a state university system. B. Consent Agenda Subject 7.02 Request for Proposal (RFP) #25494-RFP-MST Roof Drain Services (Operations) Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the request for the highest-ranking proposal(s) submitted by Gulf State Industries, Inc. and Quality Plumbing of Sarasota -(RFP) #25494-RFP-MST Roof Drain Services. Goals Fiscal and Operational Responsibility DESCRIPTION : On September 9, 2025, Procurement Services, in conjunction with Facilities Maintenance Support, issued a competitive solicitation for vendors to provide roof drain services, maintenance, and repair. The initial term of this agreement shall be for one (1) year(s) with four, 4-year renewal options. There is a thirty (30) day termination for convenience clause included in this agreement. This agreement will be reviewed and evaluated and may be renewed by the Superintendent, per the terms of the specifications. Upon board approval, Procurement Services manages the complete contract documents. GAP ANALYSIS : Hillsborough County Public Schools requires vendors for the provision of providing roof drain services, maintenance, and repair services district wide on an as needed basis. PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: Agreements for the required goods and services have been successfully implemented during previous years. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Upon approval, the awarded vendor(s) are to supply the required goods and services per the terms and conditions listed in the competitive solicitation. The awarded vendors shall be identified as: Gulf States Industries, Inc. (Primary) Quality Plumbing of Sarasota (Alternate) RECOMMENDATION: Award (RFP) #25494-RFP-MST Roof Drain Services to the following vendor(s): Gulf States Industries, Inc. (Primary) Quality Plumbing of Sarasota (Alternate) CONTACT: Benjamin Moore, General Manager, Maintenance, benjamin.moore@hcps.net, (813) 635-1101 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. Increase in labor, raw materials and insurance requirements. 2025-26 Financial Impact Proposed Cost $200,000.00 2024-25 Financial Impact Former Cost $153,862.69 2023-24 Financial Impact Former Cost $74,363.37 2022-23 Financial Impact Former Cost $82,672.74 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost $70,395.55 FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: Capital Expense Account: ​​​​​ 376-9813-8038-610-7400-670 ​​​​ Amount: $200,000.00/year REVIEW COMMENTS: Contract administration and evaluation is performed by the Project Manager (the "End User") and the Procurement Officer, who function as a team, by utilizing an online vendor performance report or via in-person reviews. The evaluation consists of an assessment of the vendor-provided goods and services, deliverables, and compliance with contractual requirements. The resulting data will support renewal decisions and/or alterations to a new agreement. SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Christopher Farkas, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, (813) 272-4004 File Attachments RFP Board Tabulation (1).pdf (2,345 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Notice: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105) Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Article IX of the Florida Constitution states in part, "The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its orders. "The Article also states that the educational system must be "uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high-quality," and class size limits must be imposed. Prekindergarten learning opportunities must be made available. There must be a state university system. B. Consent Agenda Subject 7.03 Invitation to Bid (ITB) #25520-ITB-MST Fumigation Services (Operations) Meeting Jan 27, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the lowest responsive, responsible bid(s) submitted by Haskell Termite & Pest Control Inc. – (ITB) #25520-ITB-MST Fumigation Services. Goals Fiscal and Operational Responsibility DESCRIPTION : On October 20, 2025, Procurement Services, in conjunction with Sites & Utilities Department, issued a competitive solicitation to establish fixed pricing for fumigation services, district wide. These services include a tarpaulin method of general fumigation using Vikane gas for the elimination of insects and related pests, specifically, dry wood termites and their eggs, removal of tarpaulin, and aeration services as needed district wide. The initial term of this agreement shall be for one (1) year(s) with four, 1-year renewal options. There is a thirty (30) day termination for convenience clause included in this agreement. This agreement will be reviewed and evaluated and may be renewed by the Superintendent, per the terms of the specifications. Upon board approval, Procurement Services manages the complete contract documents. GAP ANALYSIS : Hillsborough County Public Schools require vendors for the provision of providing insect control a ne