Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m.

2 Tuesday, September 27, 2022 Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Pinellas County Schools 10 a.m. 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 Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.2 Invocation - Pastor Don Pratt, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1498 Rosery Road NE, Largo, FL 33770 Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.3 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.4 National Anthem Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.5 Video - Civil Air Patrol activates new cadet squadron at Azalea Middle School Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.6 Introduction of Professional and Community Organization Reps - Isabel Mascareñas, Public Information Officer Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Amendments to the Agenda Subject 2.1 Possible Changes to the Agenda Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Amend the Agenda File Attachments 3. Adoption of Agenda Subject 3.1 Adoption of Agenda Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adopt Agenda File Attachments 4. Special Order Agenda 5. Public Comments on Agenda Items Subject 5.1 Meeting Procedures Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. 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 during the public hearing and regarding the topic of the public hearing. In each case, you Must register to speak with the Superintendent’s designee at the entrance to the meeting room as described below; Must register prior to the time the Chairperson calls for speakers for that speaking opportunity or before the last speaker for that opportunity concludes their comments, whichever is later; Will be called in the order you registered with the Superintendent's designee; Will be allotted three (3) minutes, which may only be extended with the approval of the chairperson or a majority vote of the Board; and 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. The following additional procedures apply depending upon the specific speaking opportunity: If a speaker wants to supplement their three (3) minute presentation, the speaker should provide the Board office with written materials prior to the meeting. Board members will make every effort to review these materials. Board members may not be able to review materials received less than two (2) business days prior to the Board meeting. The Board will not act on any matter raised by a speaker prior to the next regular meeting. If a majority of the Board desires to further consider a matter raised by a speaker, they will request the Superintendent to bring a recommendation at a future workshop or meeting or otherwise address the issue. It is generally the Board's practice not to respond to the issues brought forward by speakers except to correct inaccuracies or clarify issues. Speakers may not use any of the speaking opportunities to advertise or otherwise promote the interests of any commercial or other non-school organizations, except when recognizing school or district partners or when one of the exceptions in Policy 9700.01 applies. Further, no speaker may advertise or otherwise promote a political candidate, question or party. 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 interferes with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting, as stated in s. 1001.372(3), Florida Statutes; 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 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 08/08/22 File Attachments 6. Unfinished Business Subject 6.1 Public Hearing to Consider the Amendment to Policy 2250 - Fundamental Schools and Magnet Programs (This is second reading. There are no changes.). Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approve the amendment to Policy 2250 - Fundamental Schools and Magnet Programs. Goals BACKGROUND: As discussed at the July 19, 2022, Board Workshop and the Board meeting on August 24, 2022, amendment to Policy 2250 - Fundamental Schools and Magnet Programs is being proposed to reflect changes to the Procedures for District Application Programs, which is incorporated within the policy. Proposed amendments for the 2023-24 school year include: New Programs International Studies (Primary Years Programme International Baccalaureate (IB) Candidate School) at McMullen-Booth Elementary International Studies (Middle Years Programme International Baccalaureate (IB) Candidate School) at Safety Harbor Middle Clarification Added and rearranged language to clarify the end of the year process for District Application Program students on other program wait lists Added clarifying language to the Centers for Gifted Studies success plan, probation and dismissal procedures Content Change Procedural updates for fundamental programs including the Intervention and Appeals Committee and consequences and increased parental notification time Updated high school International Baccalaureate (IB) entrance criteria Added verbiage to ensure alignment to Policy 2260.03 (Section 504) RATIONALE: Procedural updates for District Application Programs (DAP) align with stakeholder feedback gathered throughout the 2021-22 school year. The document has been updated to ensure continued alignment to legislative updates and elementary, middle and high school magnet structures and processes. DATA SOURCES: David Koperski, School Board Attorney Daniel J. Evans, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Teaching and Learning Services Christen Gonzalez, Area Superintendent, Area 1 Leanna Ison, Director, Strategic Planning and Policy Ellen Truskowski, Director, Student Demographics, Assignment and School Capacity Judith Vigue, Director, Advanced Studies and Academic Excellence Coral Marsh, Gifted Education Specialist Stephanie Miller, Coordinator- District 504 DAP Policy Review Team SUBMITTED BY: Jennifer Dull, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer File Attachments Policy 2250 - Fundamental Schools and Magnet Programs - Second Reading.pdf (56 KB) 2023-24 DAP Proposed Changes Summary.pdf (151 KB) Proposed Changes 2023-24 District Application Program Procedures.pdf (691 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.1 Approval of Consent Agenda Items Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to Approve Items of the Consent Agenda File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.2 Request Approval of the Minutes of the School Board Legislative Meeting of September 13, 2022 Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the School Board Legislative Meeting of September 13, 2022. File Attachments DRAFT Minutes Board Legislative Committee Meeting 09132022.pdf (87 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.3 Request Approval of the Minutes of the School Board Meeting of September 13, 2022 Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the School Board Meeting of September 13, 2022. File Attachments DRAFT Minutes Board Meeting 09132022.pdf (253 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.4 Request Approval of the Minutes of the Public Hearing on the Budget of September 13, 2022 Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the Public Hearing on the Budget of September 13, 2022. File Attachments DRAFT Minutes Budget Hearing 09132022.pdf (126 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.5 Request Approval of the Personnel Recommendations - Administrative, Instructional and Supporting Services Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. 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, Instructional and Supporting Services - September 27, 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 Instructional - Appointments, Change in Contract Status, Leave of Absences, Resignations, Retirements, Contracted Services, Substitutes and Teaching Out-of-Field (Teachers, ESOL, Co-Teacher, Long-Term Substitutes) Supporting Services - Appointments, Substitutes, Status Changes, Job Title Changes, Cost Center Changes, 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 September 27 2022 Administrative Final.pdf (91 KB) September 27 2022 Instructional Final.pdf (251 KB) September 27 2022 Supporting Services Final.pdf (142 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.6 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of the Principal, Osceola Middle School Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. 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 Derrik Craun to Principal, Osceola Middle School, effective September 28, 2022. Goals BACKGROUND : The Principal, Osceola Middle School position is available due to the promotion of Dr. Solomon J. Lowery, effective September 14, 2022. This position was advertised for one week and fourteen applicants applied for the position. Superintendent’s staff interviewed three applicants on September 19, 2022. RATIONALE : Derrik Craun began his career in Pinellas County Schools in 2004. He currently serves as an Assistant Principal at Boca Ciega High School (2014 to present). His background includes serving as an Assistant Principal at Azalea Middle School (2010-2014), and a Classroom Teacher at Largo Middle School (2004-2010). Dr. Craun earned doctorate and master’s degrees in Educational Leadership from the National Louis University and a bachelor’s degree in Middle School Education from the University of Toledo. DATA SOURCES : Stephanie Woodford, Area Superintendent, Area 2 SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.7 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of the Principal, Tarpon Springs Middle School Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. 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 Ronald Mason to Principal, Tarpon Springs Middle School, effective September 28, 2022. Goals BACKGROUND : The Principal, Tarpon Springs Middle School position is available due to the promotion of Erin M. Phelps, effective September 14, 2022. This position was advertised for one week and fifteen applicants applied for the position. Superintendent’s staff interviewed three applicants on September 19, 2022. RATIONALE : Ronald Mason currently serves as a Principal at Ben Hill Middle School for Hillsborough County Public Schools (2015 to present). His background includes serving as an Assistant Principal, Guidance Counselor and Classroom Teacher for Hillsborough County Public Schools (1994-2015). Mr. Mason earned a master’s degree in Educational Leadership and a bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Florida. DATA SOURCES : Christen Gonzalez, Ed.D., Area Superintendent, Area 1 SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.8 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of the Assistant Principal, Curlew Creek Elementary School Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. 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 Katrina G. Schneider to Assistant Principal, Curlew Creek Elementary School, effective September 28, 2022. Goals BACKGROUND : The Assistant Principal, Curlew Creek Elementary School position is available due to the resignation of Mary S. Cehi, effective September 16, 2022. This position was advertised for one week and fourteen applicants applied for the position. Superintendent’s staff interviewed three applicants on September 19, 2022. RATIONALE : Katrina Schneider began her career in Pinellas County Schools in 2017. She currently serves as an Instructional Staff Developer in Elementary Education (2022 to present). Her background includes serving as a Classroom Teacher at Brooker Creek and Sutherland elementary schools (2017-2022) and at Lake St. George Elementary School (1997-2014). Ms. Schneider was also a Classroom Teacher for Pasco County Schools (2014-2017). Ms. Schneider earned a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of West Florida and a master's degree in Literacy and Education from the University of South Florida. DATA SOURCES : Christen Gonzalez, Ed.D., Area Superintendent, Area 1 SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.9 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of the Assistant Principal, Tyrone Middle School Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. 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 Javan C. Turner to Assistant Principal, Tyrone Middle School, effective September 28, 2022. Goals BACKGROUND : The Assistant Principal, Tyrone Middle School position is available due to a change in the staffing model. This position was advertised for one week and seven applicants applied for the position. Superintendent’s staff interviewed three applicants on September 9, 2022. RATIONALE : Javan Turner began his career in Pinellas County Schools in 2005. He currently serves as an Emotional Behavior Disorder educator at Azalea Middle School (2015 to present). His background includes serving as an Assistant Principal at Gibbs and Lakewood high schools (2005-2015). Mr. Turner earned a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University and a bachelor’s degree in Exceptional Student 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 7. Consent Subject 7.10 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of the Title I Specialist Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the district’s compensation schedule. Recommended Action Approve the administrative appointment of Guedye B. St. Jean to Title I Specialist, effective September 28, 2022. Goals BACKGROUND : The Title I Specialist position is available due to the retirement of Susan M. Lemire, effective July 29, 2022. This position was advertised for one week and twelve applicants applied for the position. Superintendent’s staff interviewed two applicants on September 9, 2022. RATIONALE : Guedye St. Jean began her career in Pinellas County Schools in 2012. She currently serves as a Senior Professional Development Coordinator (2021 to present). Her background includes serving as an English Language Arts Instructional Staff Developer at district high schools (2020-2021); and a Classroom Teacher at East Lake High School (2012-2020). Dr. St. Jean earned a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Barry University, a master’s degree in Vocal Performance from Roosevelt University and a bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from Boston Conservatory at Berklee. DATA SOURCES : Shannon Butler, Ed.D., Director, Title I SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.11 Request Approval to Create/Revise Job Descriptions Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Costs of the changes in job descriptions fall within the operating budget Recommended Action Approve the creation/revision of job descriptions. BACKGROUND : Human Resources Services continuously engages in reviewing current employee job descriptions and, as appropriate, proposes new/revised job descriptions, being mindful of best practices to accomplish the district’s mission and goals. These new/revised job descriptions accurately reflect the minimum qualifications and/or better aligns the essential responsibilities with the major function of the positions. This results in a more comprehensively trained staff. The following new/revised job descriptions supports a more effective or efficient operation within various departments: Insurance and Loss Prevention Coordinator Teacher, Speech-Language Impaired Speech-Language Pathologist Night Foreman (Elementary, Middle or High) RATIONALE : The Compensation team in the Human Resources Services division reviews, updates and revises all job classifications. This assures that Pinellas County School Board job descriptions reflect updated titles, major functions, essential responsibilities, qualifications, pay grades, and reporting structures in order to eliminate the duplication of efforts, and define and delineate position roles and responsibilities. DATA SOURCES : Mike Hewett, Director, Maintenance April Paul, Director, Risk Management and Insurance Lisa Tucker, ESE Specialist SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments Job Descriptions 9.20.22.pdf (282 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.12 Request Approval of the Professional Learning Catalog Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Professional Learning Catalog. Goals BACKGROUND : The Professional Learning Catalog (PLC) is a state-required planning document for professional education inservice training that must be updated annually. The PLC aligns with our District Strategic Plan and lists all the professional development opportunities that are offered to Pinellas County Schools' employees. Professional goals guide the selection of courses employees select within the training system. At the school level, the School Improvement Planning process includes the use of student data and teacher evaluation data to determine training needs for instructional staff at the school sites. During the 2021-2022 school year, there were 102,847 courses completed throughout Pinellas County Schools by all employee groups. Courses in Instructional Strategies, Reading, ESE Classroom Management, and Laws, Rules and Policies were listed in the top 10 most attended professional development courses. This increase is likely attributed to our transition towards technology integration within instructional practice. Aspiring administrators participated in various assessments to determine areas of focus for a personalized pathway towards their professional growth. Support employees identify goals while working toward their Certificate of Distinction (COD), thus providing direction toward a choice of courses taken to achieve their goals. The 2021-2022 Support Catalog of Choice day was offered to support employees in furthering their professional growth. Additionally, 375 newly hired teachers attended Embrace Pinellas (our 4-day new teacher orientation) in the summer of 2022 as a kickoff for the 2022-2023 school year. The Professional Learning Catalog for 2022-2023 was developed by a cross-functional team representing all levels of the school system. The cross-functional team utilized a variety of 2021-2022 school and district data to plan for the 2022-2023 school year. As a result, Pinellas County Schools began the school year with 481 courses available for our employees to consider. This is up from 432 courses available at the start of the 2021-2022 school year. RATIONALE : The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) requires each district to develop a comprehensive Professional Learning Catalog that is revised annually, board-approved and submitted to the FDOE by October 1. DATA SOURCES : Jolene Jackson, Director, Professional Development Lisa Brackney, Senior Professional Development Coordinator Technology and Information Systems SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments Professional Learning Catalog 2022 - 2023 Board Submission.pdf (1,238 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.13 Request Approval to Apply for the Unified School Improvement Grant (UniSIG), August 1, 2022 – July 31, 2023 - $2,017,600 Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Approval of this project will provide supplemental funding in the amount of $2,017,600 to support the schoolwide improvement plans. Recommended Action Approve request to apply for the Unified School Improvement Grant, August 1, 2022, through July 31, 2023, requesting funding in the amount of $2,017,600 and authorize district administration to finalize, implement and amend the grant as needed. Goals BACKGROUND : Unified School Improvement Grant (UniSIG) aims to support Florida’s most vulnerable students at Title I schools who earned a 2022 school grade of D or F. The preliminary per-pupil allocation (PPA) formula for UniSIG in 2022-2023 will be up to $500 per student and is based on the 2021-2022 final Survey 3 data. The allocation will also be prorated based on the 2022 school grade and the 2021-2022 free and reduced lunch (FRL) percentage. For the 2022-2023 school year, seven Pinellas County Schools are eligible to receive funds: John M. Sexton, Mount Vernon, Seventy-Fourth Street and Woodlawn elementary schools and Bay Point, Meadowlawn and Tyrone middle schools. BUDGET : Personnel (Salaries and Fringe) $1,244,157.11 Instructional Staff Developers $ 929,263.35 ELA/Reading Coaches $ 294,893.76 Family and Community Liaison $ 20,000.00 Student Extended Learning (Tutoring) $ 28,400.00 Instructional Materials and Supplies $ 141,614.76 Instructional Staff Professional Development and Registrations $ 148,144.72 Grant Coordinator $ 38,304.75 Grant Technician $ 62,575.24 Stipends for Professional Development $ 33,100.00 Student Licenses $ 82,501.81 Technology $ 114,338.94 Field Trips $ 42,043.71 Indirect Costs $ 82,418.96 TOTAL: $2,017,600.00 R ATIONALE : UniSIG funds will provide resources to support schoolwide improvement plans and sustain supplemental services designed to improve the scholars' overall academic and community welfare. Approval of this plan will provide supplementary instructional staff, instructional materials and supplies, field trip experiences, tutoring for students and professional development for instructional and support staff at seven Transformation Zone schools during the 2022-2023 school year. DATA SOURCES : Donnika Jones, Chief Transformation Officer Khalila Hansen, Senior Coordinator, Special Projects Jamal Wise, Grants Coordinator, Special Projects SUBMITTED BY : Lori Matway, Associate Superintendent, Student and Community Support Services File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.14 Request Approval to Apply for the High-Impact Reading Interventions and Targeted Supports (HIITS) Grant, July 19, 2022 – September 30, 2024 - $1,233,863 Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Approval of this project will provide supplemental funding in the amount of $1,233,863 to support schoolwide early literacy initiative at RAISE schools. Recommended Action Approve request to apply for the HIITS grant, July 19, 2022, through September 30, 2024, requesting funding in the amount of $1,233,863 and authorize district administration to finalize, implement and amend the grant as needed, including processing contracts with vendors listed by name in the budget section of the agenda item. Goals BACKGROUND : In Section 1008.365, Florida Statutes, the Reading Achievement Initiative for Scholastic Excellence (RAISE) was established within the Florida Department of Education to provide instructional supports in implementing evidence-based reading instruction and intervention in order to improve student reading achievement. The goal of the High-Impact Reading Interventions and Targeted Supports (HIITS) grant will provide supplemental support to promote high-quality reading strategies and literacy professional development based on the science of reading, with a focus on providing intensive interventions at schools with 50 percent or more of students in Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) through grade three scoring below grade-level in reading as measured by Florida Assessment for Student Thinking (FAST) in English Language Arts. This goal will be reached through a comprehensive program that includes evidence-based instructional materials as well as high-quality professional development provided by the University of Florida Lastinger Center to staff in identified schools. The HIITS grant is funded under the American Rescue Act, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. BUDGET : Stipends for Teachers $ 255,030 Materials and Supplies $ 331,796 Contract Services - Lastinger Center $ 510,025 Charter School Allocation $ 85,236 Indirect Costs $ 51,775 TOTAL: $1,233,862 RATIONALE : Funding will provide additional classroom curriculum resources for 467 classrooms: 58 PreK, 96 Kindergarten and 104 first, 105 second and 104 third grade classrooms in 24 targeted schools which will impact approximately 10,000 students. The funds will allow teacher access to evidence-based interventions grounded in the science of reading for Tier 2 and 3 students. Through this two-year partnership, teachers and literacy coaches in Pinellas County Schools (PCS) will receive support in implementing evidence-based practices that lead to improved outcomes in student achievement. Additionally, the partnership ensures that PCS will build its capacity to create scalable and sustainable high-quality professional learning experiences for its teachers. PCS literacy coaches will gain expertise alongside University of Florida Lastinger Center associates and participate in a gradual release model to ensure implementation fidelity and sustainability of the professional learning experiences in the district. T he district trainers will then be able to provide high-quality professional learning around bringing the sciences of reading into the classroom during the grant period and beyond. This project will replicate the high-yield training provided by Lastinger for the Pinellas Early Literacy Initiative (PELI) and provides it to non PELI schools. This is part of the gradual release effort to train content specialists and instructional coaches in this model so as to begin a process of owning it at the district, and not being reliant on Lastinger as we move forward. DATA SOURCES : Michael Feeney, Executive Director, Elementary Education Jennifer Mekler, Director, Early Childhood Education Martha Giancola, Assistant Director, ESSER Jamal Wise, Grants Coordinator SUBMITTED BY : Lori Matway, Associate Superintendent, Student and Community Support Services File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.15 Request Approval to Apply for the Targeted Mathematics Grants and STEM Experiential Activities, September 30, 2022 - September 30, 2024 - $1,052,142 Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Approval of this project will provide supplemental funding in the amount of $1,052,142 to support mathematics acceleration for middle school students with a focus on closing the achievement gap and mitigating the impacts of learning loss in math content during the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. Recommended Action Approve request to apply for the Targeted Mathematics Grants and STEM Experiential Activities, September 30, 2022, through September 30, 2024, requesting funding in the amount of $1,052,142 and to authorize district administration to finalize, implement and amend the grant as needed. Goals BACKGROUND : The purpose of the Targeted Mathematics Grants and STEM Experiential Activities is to support mathematics acceleration with a focus on closing the achievement gap and mitigating the impacts of learning loss in mathematics content while also providing experiential activities, aligned to the expectations of Florida’s state academic standards, in an effort to help STEM topics become more applicable, understandable and tangible for students. The goal is to increase participation and academic success in accelerated mathematics courses in middle school through a comprehensive instruction that includes evidence-based instructional materials as well as high-quality professional development to grade 6 mathematics staff. The Targeted Mathematics grants and STEM Experiential Activities are funded under the American Rescue Act, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. A portion of these funds will be allocated to provide proportional funding to students attending charter schools, as required by federal guidelines. BUDGET : Professional Development $ 418,590 Stipends for Teachers to Attend Training $ 272,850 Stipends for Teachers to Plan and Deliver Training $ 25,740 Stipends for Teachers to Chaperone Field Trips (non-school hours) $ 120,000 Material and Supplies $ 389,470 Other Purchased Services - Buses for Field Trips $ 112,500 Charter School Allocation $ 85,105 Indirect Costs $ 46,477 TOTAL: $1,052,142 RATIONALE : Funding will provide additional classroom curriculum resources for 75 grade 6 mathematics classrooms. The funds will provide teachers with evidence-based instructional resources and materials that will engage students in hands-on learning lessons and strategies that help students make concrete connections to abstract mathematical concepts. Teachers will engage in high-quality professional development focused on learning about the use and implementation of the resources in their classrooms with students, specifically the use of math manipulatives. These classroom resources will impact approximately 12,000 students between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. Additionally, funds will be used to provide students with experiential activities focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) topics culminating with an end-of-year field trip to provide an applicable, understandable and tangible experience for students. Funding will provide opportunities for students to participate in STEM experiential activities within our community and at local universities, such as the Engineering Expo in Tampa. Students will be exposed to a variety of STEM applications and career opportunities to help develop their personal interests in various STEM fields and to make connections to classroom mathematics lessons. DATA SOURCES : Daniel J. Evans, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Teaching and Learning Services Michael Feeney, Executive Director, Elementary Education Martha Giancola, Assistant Director, ESSER Matthew Rothenberger, 6-8 Mathematics Specialist SUBMITTED BY : Lori Matway, Associate Superintendent, Student and Community Support Services File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.16 Request Adoption of the Corporate Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) Not to Exceed $110,000,000 Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Budgeted Yes Budget Source The proceeds of a TAN are used to fund district expenditures until revenue from local millage taxes are received starting in mid-to-late November. Once local millage revenue exceeds the amount of the TAN, the proceeds become surplus and are invested short-term to offset and, optimally, exceed the cost of issuing the TAN. Recommended Action Approve the request to adopt the Corporate Resolution authorizing the issuance of a Tax Anticipation Note not to exceed $110,000,000. BACKGROUND : A Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) is a short-term debt issued by governmental entities and secured by future tax revenue. In Florida, section 1011.13 of the state statutes authorizes the issuance of debt. Repayment of any note issued by the district would be secured by local millage tax revenue. The district has issued a TAN sixteen (16) times since 1999 in amounts ranging from $40,000,000 to $95,000,000. The notes are issued prior to receiving local millage tax revenue, typically at the end of October, and mature by the last day of the fiscal year. RATIONALE : The amount of the TAN is determined by projecting what the maximum General Funds deficit will be prior to receiving the first millage tax distribution. The Internal Revenue Service also allows issuers to add up to 5% of prior year expenditures to that amount for a buffer. Proceeds from the TAN allow the district to better manage cash resources from the start of the fiscal year to the first receipt of local millage tax collections in mid-to-late November. Adopting the Corporate Resolution authorizes staff, the district's bond counsel and financial advisor to proceed with finalizing documentation, bidding and issuance of a TAN. DATA SOURCES : Andrew S. Jacobsen, Managing Officer, Cash and Investments Ritesh Patel, Attorney - Nabors, Giblin and Nickerson, P.A. Jerry Ford, Financial Advisor - Ford and Associates SUBMITTED BY : Kevin W. Smith, CPA, Associate Superintendent, Finance and Business Services File Attachments Summary of Notice of Sale.pdf (100 KB) Continuing Disclosure Certificate.pdf (101 KB) Official Notice of Sale.pdf (197 KB) Resolution.pdf (493 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.17 Request for Approval of Purchasing Items in Accordance with Bid Policies and Procedures Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Funding is available in the various departmental budgets. Recommended Action Approve Purchasing items in accordance with bid policies and statutes. BACKGROUND : The purchasing documents and proposals on the attachment have been processed in accordance with applicable law and district purchasing policies. Each proposed contract award reflects the most appropriate recommended action, as determined by the relevant competitive solicitation process or applicable exemption. The purchases are necessary to continue to provide a high-quality education for all students. RATIONALE : Approval of the purchasing items will allow the district to continue to provide high-quality education for all students in an efficient and effective manner. DATA SOURCES : Stephen “Joe” Benjamin, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, Director, Purchasing SUBMITTED BY : Kevin W. Smith, CPA, Associate Superintendent, Finance and Business Services File Attachments PURCHASING AGENDA SUMMARY 9-27-22.pdf (22,217 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.18 Request Approval of the 2022-2023 Uniform Student Assessment Calendar Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approve the 2022-2023 Uniform Student Assessment Calendar Goals BACKGROUND : Florida State law, Section 1008.22(7), F.S. , requires the Florida Department of Education to publish a uniform calendar each year that includes statewide assessment information. Using this calendar, each school district must establish schedules for the administration of all statewide, standardized assessments and district-required assessments. The districtwide assessment calendars must be approved by the School Board, included in parent notifications and published on the district website, per the statute. Districtwide assessment calendars have been established for elementary, middle and high school levels and have been converted to display in the Uniform Statewide Assessment Calendar format, as required by law. Assessment calendars are posted on the Assessment, Accountability and Research webpage. The 2022-2023 calendars can be viewed here: https://www.pcsb.org/Page/15479 Each year the Executive Directors of Elementary, Middle and High School Education, along with other district assessment staff, review the calendars for adherence to all local and state requirements. Local assessments are chosen based on input from district and school staff in order to progress monitor and best support students in achieving state standards. New state-required progress monitoring occurs three times in the school year with the third serving as the end-of-year Florida Assessment for Student Thinking ( FAST) assessment. RATIONALE : Statute requires that no student have more than 5% of their total school hours in a year scheduled for required state and local assessments. The proposed calendars meet the requirements of state statute and ensure students are assessed on required statewide assessments, while not exceeding the 5% threshold for assessments. The range of required assessments is as low as 0.56% in kindergarten with no grade level exceeding 3.89% of required time. DATA SOURCES : Daniel J. Evans Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Teaching and Learning Services Anna Brown Ed.D., Executive Director, Assessment, Accountability and Research SUBMITTED BY : Jennifer Dull, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer File Attachments K12UniformAssessmentCalendar22-23_PCS_.pdf (309 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.19 Request Approval of the Agreement With ASR Engineering, Inc. for Design and Construction Administration Services in Connection With the Chiller Replacement at Lealman Innovation Academy, Project No. 9457 Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source The estimated total cost of this project is $619,700. The cost of this agreement is $59,700. The source of this funding is district capital outlay. Recommended Action Approve the agreement with ASR Engineering, Inc. for design and construction administration services in connection with the chiller replacement at Lealman Innovation Academy, Project No. 9457. Goals BACKGROUND : This project is for the chiller replacement at Lealman Innovation Academy. The goals of the project are to: Provide performance specifications and prepurchase two 200-ton air-cooled chillers and one 110-ton water-cooled heat recovery chiller Provide specifications and installation plans of a new chilled water fan coil unit Provide demolition and installation plans for the chiller and other components as necessary Pursuant to Section 287.055 Florida Statutes, ASR Engineering, Inc. was selected as the design professional and negotiations were conducted for design and construction administrative services in connection with the chiller replacement at Lealman Innovation Academy. A copy of the agreement is attached. RATIONALE : The chillers are nearing the end of their useful life and it is essential to replace them and other components as necessary to ensure the campus is heated and cooled properly for the staff and students. DATA SOURCES : David Koperski, School Board Attorney Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities, Design, and Construction Douglas Schoel, Mechanical Engineer Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations Ali Rahgozar, P.E., President, ASR Engineering, Inc. SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services File Attachments 2022-09-27 #9457 Legal Signed PAE Agreement.pdf (7,665 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.20 Request Approval of the Substantial Completion as of August 4, 2022, at Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School, Project No. 9331 Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the substantial completion as of August 4, 2022, at Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School, Project No. 9331. Goals BACKGROUND : The project architect has certified this project is substantially complete as of August 4, 2022, for the ceilings, lights and other small updates. This date establishes the beginning of the school district’s responsibilities for maintenance, cleaning, and insurance for this work. Warranties for this work shall commence per contract terms and the school district is responsible for oversight of warranty claims. A punch list of work to be completed or corrected was made on the date of substantial completion and such work must be complete before final acceptance. A copy of the substantial completion form is attached. RATIONALE : The work required under the terms of the contract is substantially complete. The establishment of a date of substantial completion is a requirement of the contract terms. DATA SOURCES : Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Brian Long, Electrical Engineer John S. Kidwell, A.I.A., Hepner Architects, Inc. Michael A. Bucalo, Vice-President, Friedrich Watkins of Tampa, LLC SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services File Attachments 2022-09-27 #9331 Substantial Completion.pdf (304 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.21 Request Approval of the Substantial Completion for Phase I as of August 4, 2022, at Midtown Academy, Project No. 9393 Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the substantial completion for Phase I as of August 4, 2022, at Midtown Academy, Project No. 9393. Goals BACKGROUND : The project architect has certified this project is substantially complete as of August 4, 2022. This date establishes the beginning of the school district’s responsibilities for maintenance, cleaning, and insurance for this work. Warranties for this work shall commence per contract terms and the school district is responsible for oversight of warranty claims. A punch list of work to be completed or corrected was made on the date of substantial completion and such work must be complete before final acceptance. A copy of the substantial completion form is attached. RATIONALE : The work required under the terms of the contract is substantially complete. The establishment of a date of substantial completion is a requirement of the contract terms. DATA SOURCES : Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction John Cooley, Senior Construction Coordinator Jose Murguido, Vice-President, Zyscovich, Inc. Rebecca Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, A.D. Morgan Corporation SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services File Attachments 2022-09-27 #9393 Phase I Substantial Completion.pdf (533 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.22 Request Approval of the Annexation Agreement With the City of Largo Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Annexation Agreement with the City of Largo. Goals BACKGROUND : The City of Largo has expressed a desire to annex board-owned property in the High Point area of Pinellas County, Florida. This board-owned property is currently in unincorporated Pinellas County and includes Pinellas Technical College - Clearwater, High Point Elementary School and the vacant land which lies between the two schools which was formerly known as the High Point Service Center. The City of Largo will assume responsibility for supplying water, sewer and solid waste services under this agreement and have agreed to waive solid waste collection fees for short-term service interruptions that occur during extended school breaks such as the winter, spring and holiday breaks. The Largo Police Department will become the lead agency for policing services and Largo Fire/Rescue will remain the lead agency for fire and rescue services. RATIONALE : Approval of this annexation agreement benefits the district by providing access to reclaimed water and recreational services through the City of Largo and is estimated to slightly decrease the annual utilities and sanitation fees expended by the district at the two school sites. Approval also provides an avenue for the school district, the county and the City of Largo to forge a three-way partnership on the proposed High Point Community Park. DATA SOURCES : David Koperski, School Board Attorney Henry P. Schubert, City Manager Robert Klute, Assistant Community Development Director SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services File Attachments Annexation Agreement.pdf (1,272 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.23 Request Approval of a Vehicle Use Agreement to a Non-Profit Organization For a Period of One Year Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve Vehicle Use Agreement to a non-profit organization for a period of one year. Goals BACKGROUND : The City of Safety Harbor, Florida has requested a vehicle use agreement. A copy of the agreement is attached. Under Florida Statute 1006.261, a school district may provide to any non-profit organization the option to contract for the use of school buses to transport school-age children if they can provide liability protection for the district. Risk Management has set the minimum amounts of liability protection at $1,000,000 per person/$2,000,000 per occurrence as allowed by School Board policy. It requires the organization to hold the district harmless from liability in exchange for services provided at cost. These agreements also stipulate that the use of buses by these groups will not conflict with regular school board transportation schedules. RATIONALE : The district will provide transportation to non-profit organizations so that students can participate in the educational programs offered throughout the district. The district requires the organizations to enter into a Vehicle Use Agreement to hold the district harmless from liability while providing these transportation services at cost. DATA SOURCES : David Koperski, School Board Attorney Thomas Mark Hagewood, Director, Transportation Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services File Attachments City of Safety Harbor - VUA.pdf (392 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.24 Request Approval to Sell District Surplus and Obsolete Fixed Assets by PublicSurplus.com Internet Auction Site or Royal Auction Group Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source Selling of the district's surplus equipment through Royal Action Group and Public Surplus.com generates revenue for the district. Recommended Action Approve selling district surplus and obsolete fixed assets by Public Surplus. com Internet Auction Site or Royal Auction Group. Goals BACKGROUND : The warehouse receives requests from schools and district sites to pick up surplus and obsolete property. A district property forum has been established for schools and district sites to post useful surplus items before being disposed of to provide an opportunity for other district sites to obtain this surplus property. Warehouse trucks transfer the equipment to the surplus property warehouse for storage or disposal. District staff evaluates unclaimed surplus property. Property that is deemed no longer useful to the district is made available for sale to the public using an auction company and internet auction site. RATIONALE : The school board authorizes the sale of surplus property. Florida Statutes 274.05, 274.06 and 274.07 provides direction for the disposition and recording of surplus assets which are obsolete and no longer serve a useful function within the district. DATA SOURCES : Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Karen Oruwariye, Director, Food and Nutrition Lou Ann Jourdan, Executive Director, Budget and Resource Allocation Brian Lowe, Vehicle Maintenance Specialist Joseph Zihala, Warehouse Coordinator SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services File Attachments 9.27.22 Board Agenda Sell List.pdf (65 KB) 8. Nonconsent Subject 8.1 Request Approval of the 2022-2023 School Improvement Plans Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Budget Source School Improvement Plans (SIPs) have an associated budget to support implementation. State lottery funds provide for School Recognition awards and Discretionary Lottery funds. Discretionary Lottery funds are only available to districts when state lottery funds exceed the amount required for School Recognition awards. Districts receive Discretionary Lottery funds, when available, which are then provided to schools for support of school improvement plans. When available, schools are allocated up to $5 per Unweighted Full-Time Equivalent (UFTE) student, to be used at the discretion of the School Advisory Council (SAC), pursuant to F.S. 24.121(5). These funds are commonly referred to as “school improvement funds.” Historically, the district has provided local funds for this purpose when Discretionary Lottery funds have been unavailable. Recommended Action Approve the 2022-2023 School Improvement Plans. BACKGROUND : Florida Statute 1001.42(16)(a) requires annual school board approval and implementation of a new, amended or continued Schoolwide Improvement Plan (SIP) for each school in the district. Each year, in alignment with the District Strategic Plan (DSP), schools engage in a continuous improvement process through the development and implementation of their SIPs. Alignment between the DSP and SIPs is vital to ensure the entire district is working together to meet the needs of students. Each SIP is structured to delineate current progress, strategies, goals, action plans, professional development and monitoring to support growth. These high-leverage areas set forth a path for continuous improvement. In addition to the areas of focus (academic subject areas, student sub-groups, etc.) included in previous SIPs, the 2022-2023 plans include explicit goals, strategies and action plans for positive culture and environment at each school. District staff provided training, support and a formal review process to assist each school in the development of its SIP. Implementation, progress monitoring and review for effectiveness will be ongoing and completed by both school and district teams. As working documents, the SIPs should be iterative and adjusted, as needed, to support school improvement. The 2022-2023 SIPs can be viewed online at https://www.pcsb.org/Page/39018 . Following the submission and approval process within the state CIMs platform, all SIPs will also be available for viewing online at http://www.floridacims.org . RATIONALE : All schools are required to have a board-approved SIP each year in accordance with state statute and district Policy 2120- School Improvement and Academic Accountability . DATA SOURCES : Daniel Evans, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Teaching and Learning Services Christen Gonzalez, Ed.D., Area Superintendent, Area 1 Stephanie Woodford, Area Superintendent, Area 2 Dywayne Hinds, Ed.D., Area Superintendent, Area 3 Michael Vigue, Area Superintendent, Area 4 Donnika Jones, Chief Transformation Officer Lori Matway, Associate Superintendent, Student and Community Support Services Michael Feeney, Executive Director, Elementary School Education Rita Vasquez, Ed.D., Executive Director, High School Education Evelyn Mowatt, Executive Director, Exceptional Student Education William Mark Hunt, Executive Director, Career, Technical and Adult Education Leanna Ison, Director, Strategic Planning and Policy SUBMITTED BY : Jennifer Dull, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer File Attachments 8. Nonconsent Subject 8.2 Request Approval of the 2023-2024 Instructional Calendar and Special Observance Days Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the 2023-2024 Instructional Calendar and Special Observance Days. BACKGROUND : A calendar committee representing parents, teachers, support staff, instructional staff and various community groups met on two occasions to develop the Instructional Calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. The proposed calendar includes the following: A school start date for the 10-month instructional staff on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, and for students on Thursday, August 10, 2023. Eighty-eight (88) days of instruction during the first semester and ninety-two (92) days during the second semester. Administration of exams will occur prior to winter break. Six (6) days of preplanning for 10-month teachers. Potential hurricane make-up days on September 25, 2023, October 16, 2023, and February 16, 2024. If four (4) hurricane make-up days are needed those will be held October 16, 2023, November 20, 2023, November 21, 2023, and February 16, 2024. A Thanksgiving break from Saturday, November 18, 2023, through Sunday, November 26, 2023, for students and 10-month instructional staff. A winter break commencing Thursday, December 21, 2023, for students and Friday, December 22, 2023, for 10-month instructional staff. Students and 10-month instructional staff return from winter break on Monday, January 8, 2024. A spring break from Saturday, March 9, 2024, through Sunday, March 17, 2024, for students and 10-month instructional staff. A school ending date for students on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, and for 10-month instructional staff on Thursday, May 30, 2024. RATIONALE : The proposed Instructional Calendar is recommended based on input from representatives of a multitude of stakeholder groups. The representatives met as a group to review the potential calendar options and were provided over two weeks to gather feedback from the members of their stakeholder groups. Representatives submitted feedback electronically, which was then shared with the other representatives prior to and during the second meeting. This feedback was used to draft the final recommendation for the student calendar. The calendar takes into consideration a number of non-negotiables: That the Pinellas County School District makes all decisions based on what is in the best interest of students. A legislative mandate that the opening date for schools may not be earlier than August 10 of each year. This year's calendar considered input from multiple stakeholder groups, including parents and students, who have requested that the district continues to provide a schedule that permits the administration of first semester exams prior to winter break. DATA SOURCES : Calendar Committee comprised of Area Superintendents, Communications, Community, Facilities, Finance, Food and Nutrition, Human Resources Services, Information and Technology Services, Parents, PCTA, PESPA, Pinellas Technical College, Principals, Professional Development, School Board, SEIU, Teachers, Students, Teaching and Learning Services, Testing and Transportation SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments 23-24 Calendars DRAFT (1).pdf (1,543 KB) 8. Nonconsent Subject 8.3 Request Adoption of the Proposed Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards 2023 Legislative Program Meeting Sep 27, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Budget Source Undetermined Recommended Action Approve the adoption of the proposed Greater Fl