Special Called School Board Meeting

2 Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Special Called School Board Meeting Pinellas County Schools Administration Building 301 4th Street SW Largo, FL 33770 https://www.pcsb.org Vision: 100% Student Success Mission: "Educate and prepare each student for college, career and life." 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.1 Call to Order Meeting Jul 19, 2022 - Special Called School Board Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Amendments to the Agenda Subject 2.1 Possible Amendments to the Agenda Meeting Jul 19, 2022 - Special Called School Board Meeting Type File Attachments 3. Adoption of the Agenda Subject 3.1 Adoption of Agenda Meeting Jul 19, 2022 - Special Called School Board Meeting Type File Attachments 4. Public Comments on Agenda Items Subject 4.1 Meeting Procedures Meeting Jul 19, 2022 - Special Called School Board Meeting Type Information Meeting Procedures: The Board welcomes public comment. For those who wish to speak to the Board, please note the following: You are given three separate opportunities to speak. The first is during "Public Comment" on a topic not included in the agenda but pertaining to the general business of the district, and this opportunity occurs after adjournment of regular meetings. The second is on one or more agenda items upon which the Board will vote, and this opportunity occurs after the special order agenda at regular meetings and as appropriate at special meetings. The third is at public hearings, such as budget hearings, and second readings on Board policy, when you are able to speak to the Board before it takes action. In each case, (1) you must register to speak with the Superintendent’s designee at the entrance to the meeting room as described below; (2) you will be called in the order you registered with the Superintendent's designee; (3) you will be allotted three (3) minutes, which may only be extended with the approval of the chairperson; and (4) you may not yield your time to any other person. To avoid repetition, speakers supporting or opposing the same issue are encouraged to designate a spokesperson and have the spokesperson request that members of the audience supporting the position stand during the presentation. If you wish to speak to agenda items, you must register prior to the time the Chairperson calls for speakers or before the last speaker on agenda items concludes his or her comments whichever is later. If you wish to speak during the Public Comment period, you must register prior to the time the Chairperson calls for speakers or before the last speaker concludes his or her comments, whichever is later. If you wish to speak during a Public Hearing, you must register prior to the time the Chairperson calls for speakers or before the last speaker during the Public Hearing concludes his or her comments, whichever is later. The following additional procedures apply depending upon the specific speaking opportunity: Public Comment. The Board will hear public comment on the general business of the district after adjournment of regular meetings. The Board will not act on any matter you may raise during your presentation. Numbered Agenda Items. Time will be set aside immediately following the special order agenda at regular meetings and as appropriate at special meetings for you to address numbered agenda items upon which the Board will vote. You may address as many agenda items as you wish during your three (3) minute period, other than items pertaining to employee or student discipline, or any other matter listed in Section 286.0114(3), F.S., such as ministerial acts or emergencies. Public Hearings. Time will be set aside at each public hearing for you to speak on the agenda item. You must confine your comments to the agenda item. Regulation of Disruptive Speech Board meetings are a limited open forum for First Amendment purposes, and your exercise of your First Amendment right of free speech in that context will be recognized and protected, subject to reasonable restrictions as to time, place, and manner. Applause is permitted only when awards are granted. To ensure the expeditious and orderly process of Board meetings, the Chairperson may: Interrupt or terminate a speaker when his/her statement is not relevant, exceeds the time allotted, or is abusive, threatening, defamatory, obscene, profane, loud, interruptive, or otherwise of a disruptive or disorderly nature; and Order the removal of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting, provided the Chairperson has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. Nothing herein is intended, nor shall anything be construed, to limit or restrain negative, positive, or neutral comments about the manner in which Board employees, agents, the Superintendent, and Board members carry out their duties in public employment or office. Recording of Board Meetings Recordings are permitted under the following conditions: No obstructions are created between the Board and the audience. No interviews are conducted in the meeting room while the Board is in session. No commentary, adjustment of equipment, or positioning of operators is made that would distract either the Board or members of the audience while the Board is in session. Revised 8/28/15 File Attachments 5. Nonconsent 6. Consent Subject 6.1 Approval of Consent Agenda Items Meeting Jul 19, 2022 - Special Called School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to Approve Items of the Consent Agenda File Attachments 6. Consent Subject 6.2 Request Approval of the Personnel Recommendations - Administrative Meeting Jul 19, 2022 - Special Called School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Costs of personnel actions fall within the approved budget. Recommended Action Approve the Personnel Recommendations - Administrative - July 19, 2022. BACKGROUND : Florida law states that the school board shall act on personnel actions. The attached lists of personnel actions reflect recommendations in various areas including: Administrative - Change in Contract Status, Leave of Absences, Resignations and Retirements RATIONALE : Human Resources Services strives to recruit, support and retain a highly effective and diverse workforce. Approval of the administrative, instructional and support services personnel actions are requested in order to continue to provide high-quality educational services. Human Resources Services has determined that all person recommended by the superintendent met the minimum qualifications contained in the job description for the position to which the employee has been recommended. DATA SOURCES : District-level Administrators School-based Administrators SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments July 19 2022 FINAL Administrative Personnel.pdf (91 KB) 6. Consent Subject 6.3 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of the Principal, Melrose Elementary School Meeting Jul 19, 2022 - Special Called School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the district’s compensation schedule for administrators. Recommended Action Approve the administrative appointment of Melanie L. Hill-Anderson to Principal, Melrose Elementary School, effective July 20, 2022. Goals BACKGROUND : The Principal, Melrose Elementary School position is available due to the promotion of Donnika M. Jones, effective July 1, 2022. This position was advertised for one week and ten applicants applied for the position. Superintendent’s staff interviewed two applicants on July 13, 2022. RATIONALE : Melanie Hill-Anderson currently serves as a Transformation Principal for Hillsborough County Public Schools (2016 to present). Her background includes serving as an Online Instructor for the University of Phoenix (2012-2016); and an Assistant Principal, Academic Intervention Specialist and Classroom Teacher for Hillsborough County Public Schools (1999-2008). Ms. Hill-Anderson earned a master’s degree in Educational Leadership and a bachelor’s degree in Special Education from the University of South Florida. DATA SOURCES : Donnika Jones, Chief Transformation Officer SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments 6. Consent Subject 6.4 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of the Assistant Principal, Bay Point Middle School Meeting Jul 19, 2022 - Special Called School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the district’s compensation schedule for administrators. Recommended Action Approve the administrative appointment of Jennifer N. Jenkins-Richardson to Assistant Principal, Bay Point Middle School, effective July 20, 2022. Goals BACKGROUND : The Assistant Principal, Bay Point Middle School position is available due to the transfer of Zachary P. Podkomorski, effective July 1, 2022. This position was advertised for one week and eighteen applicants applied for the position. Superintendent’s staff interviewed two applicants on July 12, 2022. RATIONALE : Jennifer Jenkins-Richardson began her career in Pinellas County Schools in 2019. She currently serves as an Instructional Staff Developer at John Hopkins Middle School (2021 to present). Her background includes serving as a Classroom Teacher at Tyrone Middle School (2019-2021); and a Classroom Teacher at Southside Christian School (2010-2019). Ms. Jenkins-Richardson earned master’s degrees in Educational Administration and Business Administration from Argosy University and a bachelor’s degree in Banking from St. Petersburg College. DATA SOURCES : Dywayne Hinds, Ed.D., Area Superintendent, Area 3 SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments 6. Consent Subject 6.5 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of the Assistant Principal, Hollins High School Meeting Jul 19, 2022 - Special Called School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the district’s compensation schedule for administrators. Recommended Action Approve the administrative appointment of Matthew Kane to Assistant Principal, Hollins High School, effective July 20, 2022. Goals BACKGROUND : The Assistant Principal, Hollins High School position is available due to the resignation of Ashley N. Martonik, effective July 15, 2022. This position was advertised for one week and seventeen applicants applied for the position. Superintendent’s staff interviewed three applicants on July 13, 2022. RATIONALE : Matthew Kane currently serves as a Dean of Discipline at Bayshore High School for Manatee County School District (2020 to present). His background includes serving as an Instructional Staff Developer at John Hopkins Middle School (2019-2020), an Assistant Principal for Desoto County (2014-2018) and Manatee County school districts (2011-1013), and a Classroom Teacher at Manatee County and Citrus County school districts (2001-2007). Mr. Kane earned a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University and a bachelor’s degree in Health Science Education from the University of Florida. DATA SOURCES : Dywayne Hinds, Ed.D., Area Superintendent, Area 3 SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments 6. Consent Subject 6.6 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of the Assistant Principal, Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School Meeting Jul 19, 2022 - Special Called School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the district’s compensation schedule for administrators. Recommended Action Approve the administrative appointment of Amanda C. O'Mara to Assistant Principal, Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School, effective July 20, 2022. Goals BACKGROUND : The Assistant Principal, Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School position is available due to the resignation of Calvin W. Trombley, effective June 22, 2022. This position was advertised for one week and fifteen applicants applied for the position. Superintendent’s staff interviewed three applicants on July 12, 2022. RATIONALE : Amanda O'Mara began her career in Pinellas County Schools in 2019. She currently serves as a Classroom Teacher at Clearwater Intermediate School (2020 to present). Her background includes serving as a Classroom Teacher at Bay Point Middle School (2019-2020): an Instructional Coach at Propel Charter Schools (2017-2019) in Pennsylvania; and a Classroom Teacher at Edna Karr High School and KIPP Believe Primary School (2015-1017) in Louisiana. Ms. O'Mara earned a master’s degree in School Building Level Leadership from Columbia University and a bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts from Wells College. DATA SOURCES : Michael Vigue, Area Superintendent, Area 4 SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments 6. Consent Subject 6.7 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of the Assistant Principal, Tarpon Springs High School Meeting Jul 19, 2022 - Special Called School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the district’s compensation schedule for administrators. Recommended Action Approve the administrative appointment of Michael E. Mellinger to Assistant Principal, Tarpon Springs High School, effective July 20, 2022. Goals BACKGROUND : The Assistant Principal, Tarpon Springs High School position is available due to the promotion of Austin J. Smith, effective June 23, 2022. This position was advertised for one week and eleven applicants applied for the position. Superintendent’s staff interviewed three applicants on July 13, 2022. RATIONALE : Michael Mellinger began his career in Pinellas County Schools in 2015. He currently serves as a Health and Physical Education Teacher at Clearwater Intermediate School (2018 to present). His background includes serving as a Health Education Teacher at Seminole Middle School (2015-2018). Mr. Mellinger earned a post master's certificate in Exercise Science and Health Promotion and a master’s degree in School Administration from California University of Pennsylvania, and a bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. DATA SOURCES : Christen Gonzalez, Ed.D., Area Superintendent, Area 1 SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments 7. Adjournment Subject 7.1 Adjourn Meeting Meeting Jul 19, 2022 - Special Called School Board Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn the Meeting The above listed recommendations to the School Board of Pinellas County are submitted for consideration and approval at the meeting of July 19, 2022, Kevin K. Hendrick, Superintendent of Schools. File Attachments