Governing Board

0 Tuesday, May 12, 2026 School Board Recognition Meeting SCHOOL BOARD OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA 901 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa 5:30 p.m. MISSION To provide an education and the supports that enable each student to excel as a successful and responsible citizen. VISION Preparing Students for Life Meeting Opening Subject CALL TO ORDER Meeting May 12, 2026 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type File Attachments Meeting Opening Subject MOMENT OF SILENCE Meeting May 12, 2026 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type File Attachments Meeting Opening Subject PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Meeting May 12, 2026 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type File Attachments Meeting Opening Subject ROLL CALL Meeting May 12, 2026 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type File Attachments Meeting Opening Subject BOARD GUIDELINES Meeting May 12, 2026 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type Opening Statement Read by the Board Chairman at each meeting: Let me briefly review the format of our meeting. Please silence all electronic devices. The agenda for the School Board meeting is available to the Board and to the public at least one week prior to the Board meeting. Each agenda item on the School Board agenda is supported by an agenda cover sheet that contains relevant information about the items as well as additional back-up information, all of which is available as part of the online agenda. District staff is also available to help answer any questions about agenda items. If at any time during the meeting someone leaves the dais to go to the back room, that does not mean they are no longer engaging in the meeting or showing disrespect. We have audio speakers in the back room and board members are able to hear everything that is being said at the meeting. Speakers will be granted three minutes to address the board. When 10 or more speakers wish to speak during public comment, the board may reduce the time per speaker. Speakers can sign up online or in person, all speakers must check in with the Communications staff at least 15 minutes prior to the start of public comment. The Board reserves the right to modify the speaking time based on the circumstances of any individual Board meeting. There will be a total of 30 minutes allowed for public comments prior to the business portion of the school meeting. The School Board respects the public’s right to speak to the board, but we cannot tolerate behavior intended to interrupt the orderly conduct of this meeting. Our civility policy is in effect. File Attachments A. Recognitions Subject A01 Recognition of Students Representing Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) in the 2025-2026 Hillsborough County Kids Tag Art and Presentation of Funds Raised by Hillsborough County Tax Collector Nancy C. Millan (Academic Services) Meeting May 12, 2026 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type Information Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION : The Hillsborough County Kids Tag Art Program is a creative project that gives Grade 5 students the opportunity to showcase their artistic abilities by designing a vanity license plate in art class that is printed on metal plates and sold to family, friends, and the public. The Hillsborough County Kids Tag Art Program provides additional funding for elementary art programs. Tax Collector's Choice Award : Apollo Beach K-8 - Melina Fenton, Grade 5 Art Teacher: LaShonda Wilburn Principal: Kelly McMillan Top Sponsor's Choice Award : Lake Magdalene Elementary - Samantha Garcia-Gomez, Grade 5 Art Teacher: Debbie Richards Principal: Dr. Mandy Sierra Sponsor's Choice Award : Robinson Elementary - Annabelle Webster, Grade 5 Art Teacher: Ray Cowen Principal: Timothy Delgado GAP ANALYSIS : N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: N/A CONTACT: Deborah Pepe, Assistant Superintendent, Teaching and Learning, deborah.pepe@hcps.net, (813) 272-4221 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2025-26 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2024-25 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2023-24 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Gary Brady, Chief Academic Officer, Academic Services, (813)272-4221 File Attachments A. Recognitions Subject A02 Recognition of Students Representing Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) 2025-2026 Becatti Wealth Advisors Holiday Art Contest (Academic Services) Meeting May 12, 2026 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type Information Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION : Lance Becatti, a private wealth advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, has partnered with HCPS for the last 17 years in order to promote visual arts education. During this time, the students of HCPS have had the opportunity to participate in a seasonal card contest. This contest is a celebration of student talent while stimulating the artistic and creative minds of children. Award: 1st Place Daniel Beltran, 3rd Grade, B. T. Washington Elementary Art Teacher: Dorothy McCoy Principal: Monica Barber Award: 2nd Place Jazlimar Platero, 5th Grade, Forest Hills Elementary Art Teacher: Michael Mezich Principal: Michelle Soto Award: 3rd Place Michelle Mercado, 5th Grade, Sheehy Elementary Art Teacher: Colleen Nicolosi Principal: Sabrina Tshiamalenge Award: Becatti Family Card Brody Harrin, 4th Grade, B. T. Washington Elementary Art Teacher: Dorothy McCoy Principal: Monica Barber GAP ANALYSIS : N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: N/A CONTACT: Deborah Pepe, Assistant Superintendent, Teaching and Learning, deborah.pepe@hcps.net, (813) 272-4346 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2025-26 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2024-25 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2023-24 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Gary Brady, Chief Academic Officer, Academic Services, (813) 272-4221 File Attachments A. Recognitions Subject A03 Recognition of 2025-2026 Drop Savers Art Contest Winners (Academic Services) Meeting May 12, 2026 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type Information Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION : This annual artistic contest invites K-12 students from all Hillsborough County Public Schools to showcase their creative talents by designing posters, often through their science or art classes, that promote water conservation through meaningful messaging and imagery. The program offers a unique opportunity to blend the arts and sciences. This contest celebrates the first, second, and third place winners across five grade-level divisions, with each first place poster also advancing to the state level competition hosted by the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association. Division 1 3rd Place: Jameson Life, 1st grade, Adum Magnet School for International Studies 2nd Place: Amelia Zhang, 1st grade, Hunter's Green Elementary School, Grade 1st Place: Arya Dange, 1st grade, Lincoln Elementary School Division 2 3rd Place: Mansh Patel, 3rd grade, Pride Elementary School 1st Place: Tylee Gutierrez, 4th grade, Deer Park Elementary School Division 3 3rd Place: Sasen Aluthwatta Vudanekagem 5th grade, Deer Park Elementary School 2nd Place: Neal Joylekas, 5th grade, Carrollwood K-8 School 1st Place: Smitika Mohapatra, 5th grade, Clark Elementary School Division 4 3rd Place: Junmiao Chang (Josie), 7th grade, Martinez Middle School 1st Place: Arav Dange, 6th grade, Williams Middle Magnet Division 5 3rd Place: Elena Bunn, 9th grade, Steinbrenner High School 2nd Place: Sahiti Kundu, 9th grade, Strawberry Crest High School 1st Place: Sofia Fuentes De La Fuente, 10th grade, Leto High School GAP ANALYSIS : N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: N/A CONTACT: Deborah Pepe, Assistant Superintendent, Teaching and Learning, deborah.pepe@hcps.net, (813) 272-4221 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2025-26 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2024-25 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2023-24 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Gary Brady, Chief Academic Officer, Academic Services, (813) 272-4221 File Attachments A. Recognitions Subject A04 Recognition of the 4-H Public Speaking Program District Finalist and Champions (Academic Services) Meeting May 12, 2026 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type Information Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION : The Florida 4-H Public Speaking Program is a school and district-based initiative that provides students with an authentic purpose for writing and a meaningful opportunity to develop their public speaking skills. This program is a long-standing partnership between Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) and the Hillsborough County Extension 4-H. Since its inception in 1969, thousands of HCPS students have participated in this enriching experience. The opportunity is open to all fourth and fifth grade students, who are invited to write and deliver a 2-3-minute speech on a topic of their choice. This year, regional-level speeches were delivered on March 26, 2026, at the district semifinals. From these events, ten winners per grade advanced to the district finals. On April 15, 2026, 20 of those finalists competed for the title of district winner, one per grade level. District Winners Sydney Schmidt, 4th Grade, Adum K-8 School Victoria Tabares, 5th Grade, Schwarzkopf Elementary School 4th Grade Finalists Gibson Owaifo, Bing Elementary School Abigail Rosario, Broward Elementary School Patti Young, Cork Elementary School Tavonga Madzvimbo, Heritage Elementary School Kamryn Wiedyk, Miles Elementary School Lachlan Anderson, Northwest Elementary School Eva Tumanyan, Schwarzkopf Elementary School Brynn Jeffers, Tinker K-8 School Zoey Chavez, Walden Lake Elementary School 5th Grade Finalists Joaquin Macedo, Forest Hills Elementary School Thibaut Puckett, Gorrie Elementary School Alexia Rivera, McDonald Elementary School Porter Mays, Northwest Elementary School Jade Salazar, Oak Grove Elementary School Aarna Lakhena, Pride Elementary School Rhea Roberts, Riverhills Elementary School Shlesha Punnam, Stowers Elementary School Macyn Sewell, Walden Lake Elementary School GAP ANALYSIS : N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: N/A CONTACT: Tracie Bergman, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, tracie.bergman@hcps.net, (813) 272-4221 Sarah Garcia, Executive Director, Elementary Education, Sarah.garcia@hcps.net, (813) 272-4455 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2025-26 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2024-25 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2023-24 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Gary Brady, Chief Academic Officer, Academic Services, (813) 272-4221 File Attachments A. Recognitions Subject A05 Recognition of Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Winners of the 2026 Hillsborough Regional Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Fair and Participants of the 2026 State and International Science and Engineering Fairs (Academic Services) Meeting May 12, 2026 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type Information Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION : The Hillsborough Regional STEM Fair provides an opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and innovation while solving problems and answering questions, all while enjoying mathematics, science, and engineering. At the regional, state, and international fairs, students competed for a variety of awards and prizes offered by academic, business, community, and government partners. In February 2026, over 1,300 students competed in the 2026 Hillsborough Regional STEM Fair held at the Tampa Convention Center, supported by the generous partners of Hillsborough County Public Schools. Five Best of Fair awards at their grade levels were presented, as well as hundreds of other categorical and special awards for Grades K-12. In addition to these awards, 31 middle and high school students qualified to compete at the State Science and Engineering Fair in Lakeland, Florida on March 31-April 2, 2026. Three of these students will also represent Hillsborough County Public Schools at the International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Arizona on May 9-15, 2026, competing against over 2,000 students from every state and more than 70 countries. GAP ANALYSIS : N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: N/A CONTACT: Deborah Pepe, Assistant Superintendent, Teaching and Learning, deborah.pepe@hcps.net, (813) 272-4346 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2025-26 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2024-25 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2023-24 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Gary Brady, Chief Academic Officer, Academic Services, (813) 272-4221 File Attachments 2026 Hillsborough Regional STEM Fair Winners List.docx (23 KB) A. Recognitions Subject A06 Recognition of Winners in the Mission 21 Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) Mission Patch Competition (Academic Services) Meeting May 12, 2026 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type Information Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION : Students in Grades K-8 participated in the Mission Patch Competition, an art contest connected to Mission 21 of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP). Through this competition, students designed mission patches to represent the experiments selected for spaceflight. Two winning patches were chosen to fly into space as part of the payload carrying student experiments to the International Space Station. Following the mission, the patches will be returned to the students along with embossed certificates verifying that their artwork flew in space. The experiments and mission patches were scheduled for launch to the International Space Station April 2026. SSEP Mission 21 Patch Winners Eeshan Kallu, Grade 3 York Innovation Academy Teacher: Darcy Lane Maddox Sewell, Grade 8 Turkey Creek Middle School Teacher: Keeney Hayes GAP ANALYSIS : N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: N/A CONTACT: Deborah Pepe, Assistant Superintendent, Teaching and Learning, deborah.pepe@hcps.net, (813) 272-4346 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2025-26 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2024-25 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2023-24 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Gary Brady, Chief Academic Officer, Academic Services, (813) 272-4221 File Attachments A. Recognitions Subject A07 Recognition of District Representatives for the Sunshine State Scholars Program for 2026 (Academic Services) Meeting May 12, 2026 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type Information Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION : The Sunshine State Scholars Program provides the opportunity for districts in Florida to showcase excellent student performance in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The selection criteria includes the following: overall student grade point average (both weighted and unweighted), Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and American College Testing (ACT) scores, the number of advanced placement STEM courses completed, the number of advanced placement STEM assessments with a score of three or higher, participation in STEM competitions, and participation in extracurricular STEM-related activities, such as clubs and student organizations. District scholars were recognized for their academic achievements on March 5-6, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. The scholars met with industry leaders from STEM companies and representatives from Florida's universities and colleges. This year's representatives from Hillsborough County Public Schools are: Saahil Nayar, 11th Grade, Middleton High School Ian Pegler, 11th Grade, Plant High School Sofia Salazar, 11th Grade, Wharton High School GAP ANALYSIS : N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: N/A CONTACT: Tracie Bergman, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, tracie.bergman@hcps.net, (813) 272-4221 Christina Raburn, Executive Director, High School Education, christina.raburn@hcps.net, (813) 272-4440 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2025-26 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2024-25 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2023-24 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Gary Brady, Chief Academic Officer, Academic Services, (813) 272-4221 File Attachments A. Recognitions Subject A08 Recognition of the New Worlds Scholar Recipients (Academic Services) Meeting May 12, 2026 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type Information Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION : The Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) Reading Achievement Initiative for Scholastic Excellence (RAISE) High School Tutoring Program provides a meaningful community service opportunity for rising junior and senior high school students. This district initiative is designed to train, equip, and support participants as they tutor students in Grades K-3, strengthening foundational literacy skills and fostering a love of reading. During the summer of 2025 and throughout the 2025-2026 school year, high school students across the district demonstrated extraordinary commitment and leadership by serving as literacy tutors in elementary schools. Twenty-two students from fourteen high schools volunteered during the summer to support young learners at eight elementary sites. During the school year, an additional 54 students from 7 high schools continued this work across 7 elementary schools. These outstanding tutors completed specialized training grounded in Florida’s Formula for Reading Success, developing expertise in the essential components of reading and learning to deliver instruction using explicit, systematic, and multisensory approaches. Working closely with elementary educators, tutors provided one-on-one and small-group instruction for students in Grades K-3, delivering science of reading-aligned lessons with meaningful, targeted practice. By using the same instructional resources as classroom teachers, including materials from the University of Florida Literacy Institute’s (UFLI) Foundations, these students reinforced classroom learning while making a lasting and positive impact on younger readers. Over the summer and throughout the current school year, 9 exceptional students dedicated 75 hours or more to this service, earning the New Worlds Scholar Award from the Florida Department of Education in recognition of their commitment to literacy, service, and student success. New Worlds Scholar Award Recipients-Grade 11: Liz Bohorquez-Gaspar, Plant City High School New Worlds Scholar Award Recipients- Grade 12: Franchesca Alvarado, Armwood High School Solange-Amaris Betancourt, Armwood High School Genesis Morales Brage, Leto High School Shaylie Canepa, Leto High School Axel Quispe, Middleton High School Casey Ayres, Newsome High School Adela Perez-Toquilla, Plant City High School Litzy Ramirez-Rivera, Spoto High School GAP ANALYSIS : N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: N/A CONTACT: Tracie Bergman, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, tracie.bergman@hcps.net, (813) 272-4221 Sarah Garcia, Executive Director, Elementary Education, sarah.garcia@hcps.net, (813) 272-4455 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2025-26 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2024-25 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2023-24 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Gary Brady, Chief Academic Officer, Academic Services, (813) 272-4221 File Attachments A. Recognitions Subject A09 Recognition of District 2026-2027 Social Studies Teachers of the Year (Academic Services) Meeting May 12, 2026 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type Information Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION : Each year, the Hillsborough County Public Schools Social Studies Team selects the outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year for Grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Each site can nominate a teacher to represent Social Studies excellence at their site. Candidates from sites submit a portfolio for district committee review. Winners were selected based on professionalism, teaching methods, evidence of student learning, and classroom culture. These teachers exemplify best practices in the teaching of Social Studies. The names of the winners were submitted to the Florida Council for Social Studies for consideration as State Social Studies Teacher of the Year. We thank them for their dedication and hard work. We are proud to recognize the following teachers, our 2026-2027 Social Studies Teachers of the Year: Elementary School Social Studies Teacher of the Year: Heather Cerra, Northwest Elementary School Middle School Social Studies Teacher of the Year: Dr. Tracy Tilotta, Adum K-8 School High School Social Studies Teacher of the Year: Tameka Parenti, Bloomingdale High School GAP ANALYSIS : N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: N/A CONTACT: Tracie Bergman, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, tracie.bergman@hcps.net, (813) 272-4221 Christina Raburn, Executive Director, High School Education, christina.raburn@hcps.net, (813) 272-4440 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2025-26 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2024-25 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2023-24 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Gary Brady, Chief Academic Officer, Academic Services, (813) 272-4221 File Attachments A. Recognitions Subject A10 Recognition of the 2025/2026 Middle School Champions and the 2025/2026 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) State Champions (Chief of Schools) Meeting May 12, 2026 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type Information Goals Supportive Organizational Culture DESCRIPTION : The Athletics Department is pleased to recognize the 2025/2026 Middle School Champions for Boys and Girls Flag Football and the 2025/2026 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) State Champions for Boys and Girls Lacrosse, Boys and Girls Tennis, and Boys and Girls Track and Field . GAP ANALYSIS : N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: Recognize the 2025/2026 Middle School Champions and the 2025/2026 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) State Champions. CONTACT: Sara Bogue, Director of Athletics, sara.bogue@hcps.net (813) 273-7536 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: N/A Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2025-26 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2024-25 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2023-24 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Richard Grayes, Ed.D., Chief of Schools, (813) 272-4071 File Attachments A. Recognitions Subject A11 Recognition of Career, Technical, and Adult Education Competition Award Recipients (Innovation and Strategic Planning) Meeting May 12, 2026 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type Information Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION : We would like to recognize students and teachers who received awards in the Career, Technical, and Adult Education Student Organizations and Junior Resource Officer Training Corps (JROTC) events. GAP ANALYSIS : N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: N/A CONTACT: Warren S. Brooks, Executive Director, Career, Technical, and Adult Education, warren.brooks@hcps.net, (813) 231-1860 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2025-26 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2024-25 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2023-24 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Marcos Murillo, Chief of Innovation and Strategic Planning, (813) 272-4876 File Attachments A. Recognitions Subject A12 Recognition of National School Nurse Day - May 12, 2026 (Student Support and Federal Programs) Meeting May 12, 2026 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type Information Goals Supportive Organizational Culture DESCRIPTION : National School Nurse Day is May 12, 2026. School nurses play a critical role in supporting the health, wellness, and academic success of our students. They address critical healthcare needs, ensuring that students can thrive in the classroom and beyond. The challenges students face today—from chronic illnesses to mental health struggles—demand comprehensive, accessible care, which school nurses uniquely provide. With over 50 percent of students managing chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and epilepsy, the presence of a school nurse ensures these children can thrive in a safe and supportive environment. School nurses are responsible for the health of children by, including, but not limited to: Assessing the severity of illness or injury in students. Distributing medications to students that are provided and approved by their parents and healthcare providers. Caring for students with chronic conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy/seizures, asthma, allergies/anaphylaxis, and others. Ensuring all students are up to date on their vaccinations/immunizations. Directing the provision of health services within the school. Screening students for vision, hearing, and other potential health issues. Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. Connecting students and their families to relevant health resources. Providing mental health support to students in need. Collecting health data in schools to provide to local, state, and national officials. Promotion of overall school community health through education and wellness initiatives. And of course, providing urgent, episodic care to students including band-aids or ice packs to children with cuts, scrapes, and bruises. GAP ANALYSIS : N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: N/A CONTACT: Dr. Maria Russ, Supervisor, School Health Services, maria.russ@hcps.net, (813) 273-7020 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2025-26 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2024-25 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2023-24 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Tracye H. Brown, Chief of Student Support and Federal Programs, (813) 272-4879 File Attachments A. Recognitions Subject A13 Recognition of Hillsborough Healthy Schools Award Winners (Chief of Schools) Meeting May 12, 2026 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type Information Goals Supportive Organizational Culture DESCRIPTION : The Healthy Schools Gold, Silver or Bronze Award is derived from the Florida Coordinated School Health Partnership in collaboration with Florida Action for Healthy Kids, Florida Association of District School Superintendents, and Florida Healthy Kids Corporation. Schools are recognized based on results of self-assessments of sustainable infrastructure, policy, programs, and evidence based practices identified from national and state guidelines and Florida statutes in the areas of: School Health Services, Health and Physical Education, Nutrition Services and Education, Healthy School Environment: Safe and Supportive School Environment and Safe and Healthy Physical Environment, Employee Wellness, Counseling/Psycho-social and Social Services, and Family and Community Involvement. GAP ANALYSIS : N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: N/A CONTACT: N/A FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2025-26 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2024-25 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2023-24 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Rick Grayes, Ed.D., Chief of Schools, (813) 272-4071 File Attachments A. Recognitions Subject A14 Recognition of Magnet Schools of America (MSA) Award Designations (Academic Services) Meeting May 12, 2026 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type Information Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION : Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) Magnet Programs has been recognized by MSA with various levels of distinction. The awards designated one school as Top Magnet School of Excellence, five schools as Magnet Schools of Excellence, and fifteen as Magnet Schools of Distinction. HCPS participated in the MSA District of the Year Magnet Mania contest. HCPS won the fifth round of the competition that detailed HCPS magnet programs’ commitment to business and community partnerships. This recognition highlights the dedication of the teachers, staff, administrators, and Magnet Lead Teachers at all of our Magnet Programs. These committed staff members provide students with unique opportunities and connections that integrate their school magnet themes with the rigorous curriculum across HCPS. GAP ANALYSIS : N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: N/A CONTACT: Deborah Pepe, Assistant Superintendent, Teaching and Learning, deborah.pepe@hcps.net, (813) 272-4221 Jazheel Lenegar-Brown, Executive Director, Instructional Support, jazheel.lenegar@hcps.net, (813) 272-4559 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2025-26 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2024-25 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2023-24 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Gary Brady, Chief Academic Officer, Academic Services, (813) 272-4221 File Attachments HCPS_Magnet_Awards_Flyer_FINAL.pdf (50 KB) Adjournment