School Board Workshop

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · Government meeting record

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The Hernando School Board held a workshop to review updates on land access agreements, a new charter school proposal, and progress on the district's 2023-2028 strategic plan. The board reached a consensus to move forward with the presented items.

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The board's consensus to proceed with the Pineapple Cove Classical Academy proposal and land access agreements sets the stage for future formal votes that could impact district school choice options and property management.

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Hernando School District School Board Workshop Minutes - Final 2:00 PM District Office-Board Room 919 N. Broad Street Brooksville, FL 34601 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Kayce Hawkins Vice Chair Shannon Rodriguez Board Member Michelle Bonczek Board Member Mark Johnson Present: Board Member Susan DuvalAbsent: This workshop was called to order at 2:00 P.M. Also present were Robert Meyers, School Board Attorney, and Ray Pinder, Superintendent. PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation of Somerset & Explorer K-8 Access Agreement Update26-3689 Attachments: 26-3689 Somerset & EK-8 Access Update 26-3689 Redlined HCSD Explorer Blvd Transfer Agreement.pdf 26-3689 Redlined DUKE-HCSD Encroachment Agreement Termination.pdf 26-3689 Redlined Somerset Dedication of Land to HCSD.pdf 26-3689 Budget Sheet NO Financial Impact Jim Lipsey, School Planner, and Caroline Mockler, Staff Attorney, came forward to present this item. Kristen Kowleski, Special Counsel participated virtually. Board consensus is to move forward. 2. Review of Pineapple Cove Classical Academy Brooksville Charter Proposal26-3674 Attachments: Notice of Intent Email PCCA Brooksville Complete Application Signed Application Review Extension Agreement School Grade 2017 to Present PCCA at Palm Bay High Performing School DOE Letter PCCA at West Melbourne High-Performing School DOE Letter Completed Pineapple Cove Application Evaluation Instrument F.S. 1002.33 Budget Sheet Dawn Williams, Supervisor of School Choice; Caroline Mockler, Staff Counsel; and Mark Cioffi, Applicant; came forward to present this item. Dr. Kelly Gunter, Director of Page 1 of 2

School Board Workshop Minutes - Final April 28, 2026 School Operations [Pineapple Cove] participated virtually. The board consensus to move forward. 3. Review of the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan Priority 126-3715 Attachments: 25 26 Update Strategic Plan 2023 2028 Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC The following staff members came forward to present: Gina Michalicka, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning; Jennifer Merschbach, Director of Research & Accountability; Tiffany Howard, Director of Elementary Education; Kelly Downey, Supervisor of Literacy, Intervention, and Academic Programs; Beth Lastra, Supervisor of College & Career Readiness; John Morris, Director of Secondary Education; Jill Kolasa, Director of Student Services; Angela Miller-Royale, Coordinator of Student Support Programs; Anna Jensen, Director of ESE; and Dustin Kupcik, District Athletic Director. GENERAL COUNSEL ADDENDUM ITEMS GOOD OF THE ORDER/BOARD DISCUSSION School Board Comments ADJOURNMENT The Workshop adjourned at 3:26 P.M. _______________________________ _______________________________ Superintendent Board Chair Mission Statement The Hernando County School District Collaborates with students, parents and other community stakeholders to effectively prepare all students for a successful transition into a diverse and changing world . Page 2 of 2

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The Hernando School Board held a workshop to review updates on land access agreements, a new charter school proposal, and progress on the district's 2023-2028 strategic plan. The board reached a consensus to move forward with the presented items.

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