Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m.

2 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Pinellas County Schools 10 a.m. School 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 Feb 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.2 Invocation - Zeth Hill, International Mission Board, Clearwater, FL Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.3 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.4 National Anthem Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.5 Video - Pinellas County Schools STEM Expo Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - 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 Feb 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.7 Presentation by Student Rights and Responsibilities - Richard O. Jacobson Technical High School Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - 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 Feb 10, 2026 - 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 Feb 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adopt Agenda File Attachments 4. Special Order Agenda Subject 4.1 Presentation of the Proclamation Designating February 2026 as National Black History Month Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action, Proclamation Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the proclamation designating February 2026 as National Black History Month. BACKGROUND : Pinellas County Schools celebrates the achievements and contributions of local, state, and national African American figures throughout the year, particularly in February. Florida’s 2026 theme is “Celebrating Black History,” marking the 100th anniversary of national efforts to commemorate Black History. This is a time to highlight the contributions and legacy of the African American and Black community in the United States. Since 2015, the Florida Commissioner of Education’s African American History Task Force has recognized Pinellas County Schools as an Exemplary School District for its efforts to integrate African American History into the curriculum. Pinellas County Schools has maintained this exemplary status, which has been awarded to twelve school districts in Florida. This recognition is based on evidence of structured professional development in African American History, integration of African American History into required curriculum frameworks using approved state standards, and strong community partnerships. SUBMITTED BY : Donnika Jones, Chief Academic Officer File Attachments Proclamation_African American History Month 2.10.26.pdf (201 KB) 4. Special Order Agenda Subject 4.2 Presentation of the Proclamation Designating February 2026 as Career and Technical Education Month Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action, Proclamation Recommended Action Approve the proclamation designating February 2026 as Career and Technical Education Month. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 1: Academic Excellence Through Innovation 5. Objective 03 (Strategic Priority 1): Ensure Graduates are Prepared for Workforce and College Success BACKGROUND : Pinellas County Schools recognizes the State of Florida's observance of Career and Technical Education Month in February 2026. Career and Technical Education (CTE) has a long history in Pinellas County Schools. More than 21,000 high school students are enrolled in at least one Career and Technical Education course. The technical colleges have 4,200 students enrolled in certificate and apprenticeship programs, with nearly 1,000 career dual-enrolled high school students. The district offers 138 programs of study in our secondary and postsecondary schools, providing students with career pathway opportunities that lead to high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand careers. In 2024-25, elementary, middle, and high school students earned 13,873 industry certifications. Many of these certifications articulate to postsecondary education, earning college credit for students who achieve them. Seventy-four percent of postsecondary students earned industry certifications. Student performance data demonstrates that students enrolled in high-rigor, interest-based career-technical courses and career academies have higher attendance, grade point averages, and graduation rates than their peers. In Pinellas County, CTE programs feature high school and postsecondary partnerships that provide clear pathways for students and allow them to earn industry certifications that articulate to degree programs statewide. Most importantly, CTE programs prepare students to be career- and college-ready by providing core academic, employability, and technical, job-specific skills. DATA SOURCES : Ronald Schnell, Grand-Funded Program Specialist, Career Technical and Adult Education SUBMITTED BY : Dywayne Hinds, Ed.D., Area 3 Superintendent File Attachments Proclamation CTE Month PCS 2.10.26.pdf (281 KB) 4. Special Order Agenda Subject 4.3 Recognition of Career Academies Earning Academy of Distinction Designation by the Stavros Career Education Board Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Recognition Goals 4. Strategic Priority 1: Academic Excellence Through Innovation 5. Objective 03 (Strategic Priority 1): Ensure Graduates are Prepared for Workforce and College Success BACKGROUND : In 2011, the PCS department of Career, Technical, and Adult Education partnered with the Pinellas Education Foundation - Stavros Career Education Board (SCEB) to implement career academies in district high schools. A career academy is a school-based structure in which academic subjects are infused and supported through a career theme. Students select a themed academy of interest and engage with academic concepts presented in an applied format related to the theme. The Pinellas Career Academy system became known as the Academies of Pinellas and has been guided by nationally recognized standards adopted through a partnership with the SCEB. These National Career Academy Coalition (NCAC) standards define ten critical areas of academy operation that have proven effective in supporting student learning, community partnerships, academic- and career-themed content integration, and work-based learning principles. SCEB members formally visit each academy, assess the academy's operational effectiveness, provide a community perspective on the academy, and offer support where needed. Currently, there are fifty (50) career academies in various stages of implementation across Pinellas high schools. Comparative student data consistently show that academy students attend school more frequently, have higher GPAs, have fewer disciplinary issues, and graduate on time. Academies that meet all ten areas of implementation are designated an "Academy of Distinction," and those that exceed all ten areas earn the highest level of "Distinguished Honors." The four (4) recognized academies are listed as meeting or exceeding the operational standards for academies. Center for Wellness and Medical Professions – Boca Ciega High School Academy of Architecture, Robotics, and Construction Technologies – Dunedin High School Academy of Engineering – East Lake High School Academy of Entertainment Arts – Hollins High School DATA SOURCES : Ronald Schnell, Coordinator, Career Academies and Perkins Grants SUBMITTED BY : Dywayne Hinds, Ed.D., Area 3 Superintendent File Attachments 5. Public Comments on Agenda Items Subject 5.1 Meeting Procedures Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - 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 7. Consent Subject 7.1 Request Approval of the Minutes of the School Board Workshop of January 20, 2026 Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the school board workshop of January 20, 2026. File Attachments DRAFT Minutes School Board Workshop 1.20.2026.pdf (161 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.2 Request Approval of the Minutes of the School Board Meeting of January 27, 2026 Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the school board meeting of January 27, 2026. File Attachments DRAFT Minutes School Board Meeting 1.27.2026.pdf (220 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.3 Request Approval to Apply for the School Hardening Grant (TAPS# 26A097), July 1, 2025 - January 31, 2028, $515,790 Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - 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 $515,790 to support the continued improvement of the safety and security of school buildings based upon recommendations from the security risk assessment completed by our district. Recommended Action Approve the request to apply for the Safety and Security of School Buildings, with a budget period from July 1, 2025, through January 31, 2028, requesting funding in the amount of $515,790, and authorize the district administration to finalize, implement, and amend the grant as needed, including any roll-forward funds and processing contracts with vendors listed by name in the budget section of this agenda item. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 2: Safe and Respectful Climate and Culture 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : School Hardening is a federally funded grant through the Florida Department of Education, authorized by the 2025 General Appropriations Act, Specific Appropriation 113C, section 1006.07(6), F.S. This grant will support continued improvements in school building safety and security, aligned with recommendations from the district’s completed security risk assessment. The Request for Application was issued on January 12, 2026, with an application deadline of February 1, 2026. BUDGET: The budget below is an approximation, as the grant application is awaiting approval from the funding agency. Equipment Bi-Directional Amplifiers $476,177.18 Proportionate Share for Charter Schools $39,612.82 TOTAL $515.790.00 RATIONALE : The School Hardening funds will support activities that directly align with Pinellas County Schools’ District Strategic Plan (DSP) and specifically support Priority 2: Safe & Respectful Climate and Culture and Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility. Approval will advance the safety and security of school facilities by implementing recommendations from the district’s comprehensive security risk assessment. DATA SOURCES : ​Jennifer Dull, Chief Operations Officer ​Anna Brown, Ed.D., Executive Director, Assessment, Accountability and Research ​​Sean Jowell, Director, Safety and Security ​Coral Marsh, Director, Federal Programs​ SUBMITTED BY : Stephanie F. Woodford, Deputy Superintendent File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.4 Request Approval of the Personnel Recommendations - Administrative, Instructional and Supporting Services Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action 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 - February 10, 2026. BACKGROUND : Florida law states that the school board shall act on personnel actions. The attached lists of personnel actions include recommendations in various areas, such as: 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 personnel actions for administrative, instructional, and support services is requested to continue providing high-quality educational services. Human Resources Services has confirmed that all individuals recommended by the superintendent meet the minimum qualifications outlined in the job description for the position to which they are being recommended. DATA SOURCES : District-level Administrators School-based Administrators SUBMITTED BY : Michael P. Vigue, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments Administrative Board Agenda February 10, 2026 (FY 25-26).pdf (686 KB) Instuctional Board Agenda February 10, 2026 (FY 25-26).pdf (791 KB) Supporting Services Board Agenda February 10, 2026 (FY 25-26).pdf (742 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.5 Request Approval of the K-5 English Language Arts (ELA) Instructional Materials Adoption for 2026-27 Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Categorical funding instructional materials adoption as determined by the state and the district. Recommended Action Approve the K-5 English Language Arts (ELA) Instructional Materials Adoption for 2026-27. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 1: Academic Excellence Through Innovation BACKGROUND : Per state statute, all school districts must approve the adoption of instructional materials before purchase. A Public Hearing was held on January 27, 2026. Online access was made available to the public from January 6, 2026, through January 27, 2026, on the Pinellas County Schools webpage ( https://www.pcsb.org/departments/facilities-and-operations/instructional-materials/k-12-english-language-arts-ela-adoption-personal-financial-literacy-money-management-adoption ). The instructional materials are still available at this link. The Instructional Materials that are being brought forward for school board approval are as follows: English Language Arts (ELA) - Elementary School (Grades K-5) Public Consulting Group (PCG) – Pinellas Co. Custom K-5 Curriculum Language Arts – Kindergarten, Course Code 5010041 Language Arts – Grade 1, Course Code 5010042 Language Arts – Grade 2, Course Code 5010043 Language Arts – Grade 3, Course Code 5010044 Language Arts – Grade 4, Course Code 5010045 Language Arts – Grade 5, Course Code 5010046 RATIONALE : These materials represent the recommendations for supporting instruction in this content area. DATA SOURCES : Kimberly Hill, Director, Office of Student Experience SUBMITTED BY : Donnika Jones, Chief Academic Officer File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.6 Request for Approval of Purchasing Items in Accordance With Bid Policies and Procedures Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - 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 procedures. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : The purchasing documents and proposals attached 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 : Gary Jeppesen, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments Purchasing Agenda Summary Feb 10 2026.pdf (5,560 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.7 Request Approval of the Lease Agreement Renewal With Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance, Inc. d/b/a CareerSource Hillsborough/Pinellas Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Budget Source This lease agreement will continue the partnership with Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance, Inc. (WorkNet Pinellas, Inc.) and proceeds from the lease will pay district costs associated with providing the leased space. Recommended Action Approve the Lease Agreement Renewal with Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance, Inc. d/b/a CareerSource Hillsborough/Pinellas. BACKGROUND : Since May 2008, WorkNet Pinellas, Inc. (WorkNet) has maintained a collaborative partnership with the St. Petersburg campus of Pinellas Technical College (PTC), following approval of their initial Lease Agreement. WorkNet has served as a center for employee referrals and job placement for PTC graduates, supporting the school’s mission. WorkNet and PTC have collaborated on initiatives, including grant projects, job fairs, short-term industry training programs, and summer youth programs. On July 1, 2024, WorkNet Pinellas, Inc. d/b/a CareerSource Pinellas and Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance d/b/a CareerSource Tampa Bay merged to form Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance, Inc. d/b/a CareerSource Hillsborough/Pinellas. This merger and the subsequent name change are to be acknowledged in future agreement renewals. The 2026 agreement renewal is scheduled to begin on March 22, 2026, and end on March 21, 2028. RATIONALE : Approval of this Lease Agreement will enable WorkNet and PTC to collaborate on placing students and graduates in appropriate employment. The Lease Agreement further provides for the district and PTC to receive funds to cover costs associated with leasing the facility. DATA SOURCES : David Koperski, School Board Attorney Lutricia Johnson, Real Estate Analyst Michelle Moeller, Director of Policy and Compliance, WorkNet Pinellas, Inc. SUBMITTED BY : Jennifer Dull, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance Inc Agreement 2.10.2026.pdf (3,555 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.8 Request Approval of the Second Fiscal Quarter 2025-26 Report of the Facility Leases, Joint-Use Activities, and Other Community Uses Processed by the Real Estate Department Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted No Budget Source Cost recovery for community uses processed during the second fiscal quarter 2025-26 was $984,507. Recommended Action Approve the Second Fiscal Quarter 2025-26 report of the facility leases, joint-use activities, and other community uses processed by the Real Estate Department. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : Board Policy 7511 requires a quarterly summary of facility leases processed by the Real Estate Department. Attached is a list of community uses of school facilities, including joint-use agreement activities, extended-care reimbursements, and facility leases processed by the Real Estate Department during the second fiscal quarter of 2025-26. The quarterly summary lists all agreement and leasing activities processed, except for agreements presented as individual board agenda items and no-fee school support activities under the Pinellas County Council of PTA’s blanket-use agreement. The listed contract amounts cover the entire contract period. Additional information on the contract or activity is available in the Real Estate Department. RATIONALE : The quarterly report enables the board to ensure that community uses of board facilities meet valid customer requirements and provides an accountability system to monitor resource recovery when community uses of school facilities are not aligned with the school district’s primary goals. DATA SOURCES : Kelly Fasce, Real Estate Leasing Analyst SUBMITTED BY : Jennifer Dull, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments Facility Use Report Agenda Item 2nd Quarter 2025-26 2.10.26.pdf (264 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.9 Request Approval to Recycle, Cannibalize, Scrap, or Donate District Surplus and Obsolete Fixed Assets Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted No Budget Source Scrap district surplus and obsolete fixed assets sent to recycling generates revenue for the district. Recommended Action Approve request to recycle, cannibalize, scrap, or donate district surplus and obsolete fixed assets. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : The warehouse receives requests from schools and district sites to pick up surplus and obsolete technology equipment. Technology equipment over 5 years old and unrepairable is sent to the surplus warehouse for onsite district support staff to be physically checked in. Equipment found useful by onsite technical support staff may be reassigned to schools or district sites. Schools may keep obsolete technology equipment that meets their educational needs. Property deemed no longer useful to the district is sent to the recycling company. RATIONALE : The school board authorizes the sale of surplus property. Florida Statutes 274.05, 274.06, and 274.07 provide direction for the disposition and recording of obsolete surplus assets that no longer serve a useful function within the district. DATA SOURCES : Samantha L. Chastain, Executive Director, Budget and Resource Allocation Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance SUBMITTED BY : Jennifer Dull, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments Scrap Cannibalized Donate Property 2.10.26.pdf (137 KB) 8. Nonconsent Subject 8.1 Request Approval of the Agreement With Wannemacher Jensen Architects for Architectural Design and Contract Administration Services for the New Construction, Remodeling and Renovations at Gus A. Stavros Institute in the Amount of $282,918, Project No. 9524 Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source The estimated total cost of this project is $4,000,000. The cost of this agreement is $282,918. The source of funding for this project is state PECO funding and district capital outlay. Recommended Action Approve the agreement with Wannemacher Jensen Architects for architectural design and contract administration services for the new construction, remodeling, and renovations at Gus A. Stavros Institute in the amount of $282,918 for Project No. 9524. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : During the 2024 and 2025 legislative sessions, Pinellas County Schools was awarded $2 million in state PECO funds to support the development of a STEM Innovation Center at the Gus Stavros Institute. This project includes new construction, remodeling, and renovations for the STEM Innovation Center, including the: Construction of an additional wing to accommodate the new program space. Creation of new modular and customizable tenant spaces for the program. Renovation of existing areas to support new applications. Renovation of the existing conference space to accommodate the new use and layout. Creation of functional courtyards and exterior space. Pursuant to Section 287.055 of the Florida Statutes, Wannemacher Jenson Architects was selected as the design professional, and negotiations were conducted for architectural design and contract administration services for the new construction, remodeling, and renovation project at Gus Stavros Institute. A copy of the agreement is attached. RATIONALE : The existing facility cannot accommodate the new program. This project will address not only the need for appropriate space but also for the necessary infrastructure for the new STEM Innovation program. The new tenant spaces will be designed and implemented to be fully customized to suit each partner entity. Approval of the estimated project cost and the design agreement is necessary to proceed with the STEM Innovation Center at Gus Stavros Institute. DATA SOURCES : David Koperski, School Board Attorney Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations Jason Jensen, President and CEO, Wannemacher Jensen Architects SUBMITTED BY : Jennifer Dull, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments Agreement PAE Gus A Stavros Center 9524 2.10.26.pdf (1,144 KB) 9. New Business Subject 9.1 Items Introduced by Superintendent Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 9. New Business Subject 9.2 Items Introduced by the School Board Attorney Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 9. New Business Subject 9.3 Items Introduced by the Board Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 9. New Business Subject 9.4 Review of Board Requests Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 10. Adjournment Subject 10.1 Adjourn Meeting Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn the Meeting The above recommendations to the School Board of Pinellas County are submitted for consideration and approval at the meeting of February 10, 2026. Kevin K. Hendrick, Superintendent of Schools. File Attachments 10. Adjournment Subject 10.2 Public Participation Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural 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