Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m.

2 Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Pinellas County Schools 10:30 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 Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.2 Invocation - Pastor Keith Harcombe, Palm Harbor United Methodist Church, Palm Harbor, FL Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.3 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.4 National Anthem Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.5 Video - Building Dreams and Leaders at the 2025 Generation Lead Student Summit Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 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 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.7 Presentation by Student Rights and Responsibilities - Lakewood High School Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Amendments to the Agenda Subject 2.1 Possible Changes to the Agenda Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 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 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adopt Agenda File Attachments 4. Special Order Agenda Subject 4.1 Presentation of Proclamation Designating February 2025 as Career and Technical Education Month Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action, Proclamation Recommended Action Approve the proclamation designating February 2025 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 (CTE) month as February 2025. Career and Technical Education enjoys a long history in Pinellas County Schools. Over 22,000 high school students are enrolled in at least one career and technical education course. The technical colleges boast an enrollment of 4,725 students in certificate and apprenticeship programs. Of this total, 1,068 are career dual-enrolled high school students. The district offers 138 programs of study in secondary and postsecondary schools, which provides students with career pathway opportunities leading to high-skill, high-wage, high-demand careers. The district has 50 registered high school Career and Professional Education ( CAPE) academies and 18 registered middle school CAPE academies. In 2023-24, elementary, middle, and high school students earned 11,034 industry certifications. Many of these certifications articulate to postsecondary education resulting in college credit for students. Seventy-four percent of postsecondary students earned industry certifications. Student performance data show that students engaged in high rigor interested-based programs such as career technical courses and career academies have higher attendance rates, higher grade point averages, and higher graduation rates than their peers. The district CTE programs feature high school and postsecondary partnerships that provide clear pathways for students to earn industry certifications that articulate to degree programs throughout the state. Most importantly, CTE programs prepare students to be career- and college-ready by providing core academic skills, employability skills, and technical job-specific skills. DATA SOURCES : William Mark Hunt, Executive Director, Career, Technical and Adult Education SUBMITTED BY : Donnika Jones, Chief Academic Officer File Attachments Proclamation CTE Month PCS 2025 2.11.25.pdf (147 KB) 4. Special Order Agenda Subject 4.2 Recognition of Career Academies Earning Academy of Distinction Designation by the Stavros Career Education Board Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 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 our high schools. A career academy is a structure within the school where academic subjects are infused and supported through a career theme. Students select a themed academy of interest and engage in academic concepts presented in an applied format relating 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 the 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 and assess the operational effectiveness of the academy, provide a community perspective of the academy and offer support where needed. Currently there are fifty (50) career academies in varied stages of implementation within Pinellas high schools. Comparative student data consistently show that academy students attend school more frequently, have a higher GPA, have fewer discipline issues and graduate on time. Academies that meet all ten (10) areas of implementation are designated an "Academy of Distinction" and academies that exceed all ten (10) areas earn the highest level of "Distinguished Honors." The five (5) recognized academies listed are meeting or exceeding the academy operational standards. Commercial and Digital Arts Academy - Richard O. Jacobson Technical High School Center for Education and Leadership - Seminole High School Center for Journalism and Multimedia - Lakewood High School Jacobson Culinary Arts Academy - Tarpon Springs High School Center for Technology, Entertainment and Design - Osceola Fundamental High School DATA SOURCES : William Mark Hunt, Executive Director, Career, Technical and Adult Education SUBMITTED BY : Donnika Jones, Chief Academic Officer File Attachments 5. Public Comments on Agenda Items Subject 5.1 Meeting Procedures Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 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 Meeting of January 28, 2025 Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the school board meeting of January 28, 2025. File Attachments DRAFT Minutes School Board Meeting 1.28.2025.pdf (200 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.2 Request Approval of the Minutes of the School Board Workshop of January 21, 2025 Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the school board workshop of January 21, 2025. File Attachments DRAFT Minutes School Board Workshop 1.21.2025.pdf (182 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.3 Request Approval of the Personnel Recommendations - Administrative, Instructional and Supporting Services Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 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 - February 11, 2025. 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 persons 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 : Michael Vigue, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments Administrative Board Agenda February 11, 2025 [FY 24-25].pdf (375 KB) Instructional Board Agenda - Final February 11, 2025 [FY 24-25].pdf (671 KB) Supporting Services Board Agenda February 11, 2025 [FY 24-25].pdf (609 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.4 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of the Principal, Seminole High School Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 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 Alana L. Brown to Principal, Seminole High School, effective February 12, 2025. BACKGROUND : The Principal, Seminole High School position is available due to a vacancy. This position was advertised for one week and 11 applicants applied for the position. Superintendent’s staff interviewed three finalists on February 4, 2025. RATIONALE : Alana Brown began her career in Pinellas County Schools in 2021. She currently serves as an Assistant Principal at Seminole High School (2021 to present). Her background also includes serving as an Assistant Principal, a Staffing Specialist, and an ESE Specialist for Hillsborough County Public Schools (2015-2021) . Ms. Brown earned a specialist’s degree in Educational Leadership from National Louis University, a master's degree in Psychology from Walden University, and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a minor in Communication Disorders from Florida State University. DATA SOURCES : Dywayne Hinds, Ed.D., Area Superintendent, Area 3 SUBMITTED BY : Michael Vigue, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.5 Request approval of the Eighth Amendment to Affiliation Agreement With BayCare Health System, Inc., for Student Internship Opportunities. Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Eighth Amendment to the Affiliation Agreement With BayCare Health System, Inc., for Student Internship Opportunities. BACKGROUND: Pinellas County Schools offer Health Science education classes and clinical experiences at Health facilities in the community. Clinical opportunities and externships provide students real-world, hands-on experiences that cannot be duplicated in a classroom or career technical lab and are a required component of the Health Science curriculum. Since May 11, 2015, BayCare Health Systems Inc., has had an agreement for Pinellas County Schools' Health Science Education program students to obtain necessary clinical experience at the agency. RATIONALE : This amendment agreement with BayCare will continue to provide medical students valuable work-based experience in an active healthcare environment. Students work alongside healthcare professionals to prepare them for entrance into the workplace after graduation. Clinical experiences begin after the student completes the classroom/laboratory portion of the program. This agreement establishes the guidelines and responsibilities of BayCare and the district to ensure the students have a safe and successful clinical experience. DATA SOURCES : David Koperski, School Board Attorney William Mark Hunt, Executive Director, Career, Technical and Adult Education SUBMITTED BY : Donnika M. Jones, Chief Academic Officer File Attachments Baycare Eighth Amendment to Affiliation Agreement 2.11.25.pdf (301 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.6 Request for Approval of Purchasing Items in Accordance With Bid Policies and Procedures Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 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. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility 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 : Gary Jeppesen, MBA, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments PURCHASING AGENDA SUMMARY 2 11 2025.pdf (1,137 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.7 Request Approval of the Agreement With Robert P. Resch III - Architect for Architectural Design Services at Carwise Middle School for the Roof Replacement of Buildings 1 Through 6, Project No. 9519, $260,000 Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source The total estimated cost of this project is $2,262,000. The cost of this agreement is $260,000. The source of this funding is district capital outlay. Recommended Action Approve the agreement with Robert P. Resch III - Architect for architectural design services at Carwise Middle School for the roof replacement of buildings 1 through 6, Project 9519, $260,000. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : This project is for replacement of the original roofs of buildings 1 through 6 at Carwise Middle School. The goal of this project is to evaluate, make recommendations and provide design documents as necessary for the corrective actions on the roofs of six buildings totaling approximately 158,881 square feet. Pursuant to Section 287.055 Florida Statutes, Robert P. Resch III - Architect was selected as the design professional and negotiations were conducted for Architectural services in connection with the Roof Replacement project. A copy of the agreement is attached. RATIONALE : The roofing at Carwise Middle School is at the end of its useful life and requires a survey to determine specific recommendations and requirements for the replacement of the various roofing systems for buildings 1 through 6. DATA SOURCES : David Koperski, School Board Attorney Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities, Design, and Construction Brian Long, Electrical Engineer Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations Robert P. Resch III, Owner, Robert P. Resch III - Architect SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments 2025-01-08 #9519 PAE Agreement 2.11.25.pdf (4,333 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.8 Request Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement With Creative Contractors, Inc. for the Pocket Village at Gulf Beaches Elementary School. This Change Order Will Decrease the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) by $812,317.12, Resulting in a Final GMP of $2,313,961.88 Project No.9452 Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source The total cost of this project is $5,354,107.00. The net result of this change order is $812,317.12 being returned to the district. The source of this funding is district capital outlay. Recommended Action Approve Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement with Creative Contractors, Inc. for the pocket village at Gulf Beaches Elementary School. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : On March 20, 2024, the board approved an agreement with Creative Contractors, Inc. to furnish Construction Management (CM) services and a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the project at Gulf Beaches Elementary School in the amount of $3,126,279. This Change Order is to reconcile the GMP for the Pocket Village at Gulf Beaches Elementary School, Project No. 9452 by the following amounts: Buyout Savings (decrease): $83,155.92 Additional Tax Savings (decrease): $18,592.32 Contingency (decrease): $85,577 Direct Purchase Orders (DPO) for equipment/materials (decrease): $313,513.38 Unused CM Services (decrease): $22,011.50 Unused Allowances (decrease): $289,467 This adjustment will decrease the GMP of $3,126,279 by $812,317.12 resulting in a final GMP of $2,313,961.88 and a final total project cost of $5,354,107.00. Attached is a copy of the change order form. RATIONALE : It is necessary to approve this final deductive change order to reconcile the accounts. DATA SOURCES : Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Brian Long, Electrical Engineer, Facilities Design and Construction Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations Steven Siegel, Principal, Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc. Jerry Siminski, Chief Construction Officer, Creative Contractors, Inc. SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments Change Order 1 Gulf Beaches Elementary 2.11.25.pdf (547 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.9 Request Approval of the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Acoustical Design for a Two-Year Period Beginning February 11, 2025, With a One-Year Renewal Option Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Acoustical Design for a two-year period beginning February 11, 2025, with a one-year renewal option. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : The Purchasing department posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Acoustical Design on November 1, 2024, with proposals due November 19, 2024. A four-member evaluation team reviewed two (2) proposals and met on January 8, 2025, to rank the proposals. Professional Services Continuing Contracts are used to preapprove Acoustical Design firms for projects with a construction cost not to exceed $7,500,000 per F.S. Section 287.055. The final ranking of the two (2) approved firms is listed below: Hepner Architects, Inc. TLC Engineering Solutions These continuing contracts are awarded for two (2) years with an additional one (1) year renewal option. During this period, projects will be awarded to the design firms on a rotating basis as determined by the ranking of the firms listed above, unless the district Capital Outlay Review Team determines otherwise based upon extenuating circumstances. RATIONALE : The Professional Services Continuing Contracts program is designed to preapprove firms to work in the district on projects not exceeding $7,500,000. Preapproval of these firms ensures a more standardized method of selection, a more equitable distribution of the work, and increases the efficiency of the Facilities Design and Construction and Maintenance departments of Operational Services. DATA SOURCES : Stephen "Joe" Benjamin, CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, Director, Purchasing Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Scott Livernois, Manager, Facilities Design Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.10 Request Approval of the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Architectural Design for a Two-Year Period Beginning February 11, 2025, With a One-Year Renewal Option Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Architectural Design for a Two-Year Period Beginning February 11, 2025, with a one-year renewal option. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : The Purchasing department posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Architectural Design on November 1, 2024, with proposals due November 19, 2024. A four-member evaluation team reviewed nineteen (19) proposals and met on January 8, 2025, to rank the proposals. Professional Services Continuing Contracts are used to preapprove Architectural Design firms for projects with a construction cost not exceeding $7,500,000 per F.S. Section 287.055. The final ranking of the eighteen (18) approved firms is listed below: Harvard Jolly, Inc. Hepner Architects, Inc. FlieshmanGarciaMaslowski Architecture Williamson Design Associates Long & Associates Architects/Engineers, Inc. Robert P. Resch III - Architect Wannamacher Jensen Architects, Inc. Rowe Architects, LLC Renker Eich Parks Architects Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc. Zipa Studio, Inc. Goodwyn Mills Cawood Design Styles Architecture Wilder Architectural Larson Design Group InVision Advisors Behar Peteranecz, Inc. Klar and Klar Architects These continuing contracts are awarded for two (2) years with an additional one (1) year renewal option. During this period, projects will be awarded to the design firms on a rotating basis as determined by the ranking of the firms listed above, unless the district Capital Outlay Review Team determines otherwise based upon extenuating circumstances. RATIONALE : The Professional Services Continuing Contracts program is designed to preapprove firms to work in the district on projects not exceeding $7,500,000. Preapproval of these firms ensures a more standardized method of selection, a more equitable distribution of the work and increases the efficiency of the Facilities Design and Construction and Maintenance departments of Operational Services. DATA SOURCES : Stephen "Joe" Benjamin, CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, Director, Purchasing Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.11 Request Approval of the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Civil Engineering Design for a Two-Year Period Beginning February 11, 2025, With a One-Year Renewal Option Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Civil Engineering Design for a two-year period beginning February 11, 2025, with a one-year renewal option. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : The Purchasing department posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Civil Engineering Design on November 1, 2024, with proposals due November 19, 2024. A four-member evaluation team reviewed nine (9) proposals and met on January 8, 2025, to rank the proposals. Professional Services Continuing Contracts are used to preapprove Civil Engineering Design firms for projects with a construction cost not to exceed $7,500,000 per F.S. Section 287.055. The final ranking of the nine (9) approved firms is listed below: Coastal Design Consultants, Inc. George F. Young, Inc. David Mason Associates REI Engineers, Inc. Osbourne Engineering Company Applied Sciences Consulting, Inc. Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. Pennoni Associates, Inc. Cumby and Fair, Inc. These continuing contracts are awarded for two (2) years with an additional one (1) year renewal option. During this period, projects will be awarded to the design firms on a rotating basis as determined by the ranking of the firms listed above, unless the district Capital Outlay Review Team determines otherwise based upon extenuating circumstances. RATIONALE : The Professional Services Continuing Contracts program is designed to preapprove firms to work in the district on projects not exceeding $7,500,000. Preapproval of these firms ensures a more standardized method of selection, a more equitable distribution of the work and increases the efficiency of the Facilities Design and Construction and Maintenance departments of Operational Services. DATA SOURCES : Stephen "Joe" Benjamin, CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, Director, Purchasing Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Mandana Rahgozar, Civil Engineer Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.12 Request Approval of the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Electrical Engineering Design for a Two-Year Period Beginning February 11, 2025, With a One-Year Renewal Option Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Electrical Engineering Design for a two-year period beginning February 11, 2025, with a one-year renewal option. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : The Purchasing department posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Electrical Engineering Design on November 1, 2024, with proposals due November 19, 2024. A four-member evaluation team reviewed twenty-one (21) proposals and met on January 8, 2025, to rank the proposals. Professional Services Continuing Contracts are used to preapprove Electrical Engineering Design firms for projects with a construction cost not to exceed $7,500,000 per F.S. Section 287.055. The final ranking of the ten (10) approved firms is listed below: Long & Associates Architects/Engineers, Inc. SGM Engineering, Inc. WGI, Inc. Phoenix Engineering Group, Inc. BCER Engineering, Inc. TLC Engineering Solutions, Inc. Matern Professional Engineering, Inc. MPS Engineering, Inc. CMTA, Inc. McKim & Creed, Inc. These continuing contracts are awarded for two (2) years with an additional one (1) year renewal option. During this period, projects will be awarded to the design firms on a rotating basis as determined by the ranking of the firms listed above, unless the district Capital Outlay Review Team determines otherwise based upon extenuating circumstances. RATIONALE : The Professional Services Continuing Contracts program is designed to preapprove firms to work in the district on projects not exceeding $7,500,000. Preapproval of these firms ensures a more standardized method of selection, a more equitable distribution of the work and increases the efficiency of the Facilities Design and Construction and Maintenance departments of Operational Services. DATA SOURCES : Stephen "Joe" Benjamin, CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, Director, Purchasing Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Brian Long, Electrical Engineer Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.13 Request Approval of the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Environmental Engineering Design for a Two-Year Period Beginning February 11, 2025, With a One-Year Renewal Option Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Environmental Engineering Design for a two-year period beginning February 11, 2025, with a one-year renewal option. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : The Purchasing department posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Environmental Engineering Design on November 1, 2024, with proposals due November 19, 2024. A four-member evaluation team reviewed twelve (12) proposals and met on January 8, 2025, to rank the proposals. Professional Services Continuing Contracts are used to preapprove Environmental Engineering Design firms for projects with a construction cost not to exceed $7,500,000 per F.S. Section 287.055. The final ranking of the ten (10) approved firms is listed below: OHC Environmental Engineering GLE Associates, Inc. Terracon Consultants, Inc. Professional Service Industries, Inc. Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. Tierra, Inc. NOVA Engineering and Environmental Services LLC George F. Young, Inc. Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. These continuing contracts are awarded for two (2) years with an additional one (1) year renewal option. During this period, projects will be awarded to the design firms on a rotating basis as determined by the ranking of the firms listed above, unless the district Capital Outlay Review Team determines otherwise based upon extenuating circumstances. RATIONALE : The Professional Services Continuing Contracts program is designed to preapprove firms to work in the district on projects not exceeding $7,500,000. Preapproval of these firms ensures a more standardized method of selection, a more equitable distribution of the work and increases the efficiency of the Facilities Design and Construction and Maintenance departments of Operational Services. DATA SOURCES : Stephen "Joe" Benjamin, CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, Director, Purchasing Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Mandana Rahgozar, Civil Engineer Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.14 Request Approval of the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Geotechnical Services for a Two-Year Period Beginning February 11, 2025, With a One-Year Renewal Option Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Geotechnical Services for a two-year period beginning February 11, 2025, With a one-year renewal option. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : The Purchasing department posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Geotechnical Services on November 1, 2024, with proposals due November 19, 2024. A four-member evaluation team reviewed ten (10) proposals and met on January 8, 2025, to rank the proposals. Professional Services Continuing Contracts are used to preapprove Geotechnical Services firms for projects with a construction cost not to exceed $7,500,000 per F.S. Section 287.055. The final ranking of the nine (9) approved firms is listed below: AREHNA Engineering, Inc. Terracon Consultants, Inc. Professional Service Industries, Inc. NOVA Engineering and Environmental Services LLC H2R Corp. Tierra South Florida, Inc. dba TSF Geo Madrid CFTL Tierra, Inc. Southern Earth Sciences, Inc. These continuing contracts are awarded for two (2) years with an additional one (1) year renewal option. During this period, projects will be awarded to the design firms on a rotating basis as determined by the ranking of the firms listed above, unless the district Capital Outlay Review Team determines otherwise based upon extenuating circumstances. RATIONALE : The Professional Services Continuing Contracts program is designed to preapprove firms to work in the district on projects not exceeding $7,500,000. Preapproval of these firms ensures a more standardized method of selection, a more equitable distribution of the work and increases the efficiency of the Facilities Design and Construction and Maintenance departments of Operational Services. DATA SOURCES : Stephen "Joe" Benjamin, CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, Director, Purchasing Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Mandana Rahgozar, Civil Engineer Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.15 Request Approval of the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Land Surveying and Mapping Services for a Two-Year Period Beginning February 11, 2025, With a One-Year Renewal Option Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Land Surveying and Mapping Services for a two-year period beginning February 11, 2025, with a one-year renewal option. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : The Purchasing department posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Land Surveying and Mapping Services on November 1, 2024, with proposals due November 19, 2024. A four-member evaluation team reviewed five (5) proposals and met on January 8, 2025, to rank the proposals. Professional Services Continuing Contracts are used to preapprove Land Surveying and Mapping Services firms for projects with a construction cost not to exceed $7,500,000 per F.S. Section 287.055. The final ranking of the four (4) approved firms is listed below: George F. Young, Inc Southeastern Surveying and Mapping, Inc. Pennoni Associates, Inc. Cumbey and Fair, Inc. These continuing contracts are awarded for two (2) years with an additional one (1) year renewal option. During this period, projects will be awarded to the design firms on a rotating basis as determined by the ranking of the firms listed above, unless the district Capital Outlay Review Team determines otherwise based upon extenuating circumstances. RATIONALE : The Professional Services Continuing Contracts program is designed to preapprove firms to work in the district on projects not exceeding $7,500,000. Preapproval of these firms ensures a more standardized method of selection, a more equitable distribution of the work, and increases the efficiency of the Facilities Design and Construction and Maintenance departments of Operational Services. DATA SOURCES : Stephen "Joe" Benjamin, CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, Director, Purchasing Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Mandana Rahgozar, Civil Engineer Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.16 Request Approval of the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Mechanical Engineering Services for a Two-Year Period Beginning February 11, 2025, With a One-Year Renewal Option Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Mechanical Engineering Services for a two-year period beginning February 11, 2025, with a one-year renewal option. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : The Purchasing department posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Mechanical Engineering Services on November 1, 2024, with proposals due November 19, 2024. A four-member evaluation team reviewed twenty-six (26) proposals and met on January 8, 2025, to rank the proposals. Professional Services Continuing Contracts are used to preapprove Mechanical Engineering Services firms for projects with a construction cost not to exceed $7,500,000 per F.S. Section 287.055. The final ranking of the twenty-two (22) approved firms is listed below: BCER Engineering, Inc. Phoenix Engineering Group, Inc. SGM Engineering, Inc Long & Associates Architects/Engineers, Inc Consulting Engineering Associates, Inc. WGI, Inc BAL Engineering, Inc. Matern Professional Engineering, Inc. TLC Engineering Solutions, Inc. McKim & Creed, Inc. Engineering Matrix, Inc. Harvard Jolly, Inc. HEAPY CMTA, Inc. Hahn Engineering, Inc. Diversified Technology Consultants, Inc. ASR Engineering, Inc. VoltAir Inc. Tags Engineering LLC KPI Engineering, LLC Architectural Engineering Inc. Campbell Spellicy Engineering, Inc. These continuing contracts are awarded for two (2) years with an additional one (1) year renewal option. During this period, projects will be awarded to the design firms on a rotating basis as determined by the ranking of the firms listed above, unless the district Capital Outlay Review Team determines otherwise based upon extenuating circumstances. RATIONALE : The Professional Services Continuing Contracts program is designed to preapprove firms to work in the district on projects not exceeding $7,500,000. Preapproval of these firms ensures a more standardized method of selection, a more equitable distribution of the work, and increases the efficiency of the Facilities Design and Construction and Maintenance departments of Operational Services. DATA SOURCES : Stephen "Joe" Benjamin, CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, Director, Purchasing Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Douglas Schoel, Mechanical Engineer Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.17 Request Approval of the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Roofing Design Services for a Two-Year Period Beginning February 11, 2025, With a One-Year Renewal Option Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Roofing Design Services for a two-year period beginning February 11, 2025, with a one-year renewal option. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : The Purchasing department posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Roofing Design Services on November 1, 2024, with proposals due November 19, 2024. A four-member evaluation team reviewed fifteen (15) proposals and met on January 8, 2025, to rank the proposals. Professional Services Continuing Contracts are used to preapprove Roofing Design Services firms for projects with a construction cost not to exceed $7,500,000 per F.S. Section 287.055. The final ranking of the fifteen (15) approved firms is listed below: Williamson Design Associates, Inc. Gale Associates/South/Inc. Rowe Architects, LLC Terracon Consultants, Inc. Robert P. Resch, III - Architect Harvard Jolly, Inc. Long & Associates Architects/Engineers, Inc. Raymond Engineering-GA, Inc REI Engineers, Inc. NOVA Engineering and Environmental PBA Design Group, Inc. A/R/C Associates, Incorporated Beryl Project Engineering Klar and Klar Architects, Inc. Design Styles Architecture, Inc. These continuing contracts are awarded for two (2) years with an additional one (1) year renewal option. During this period, projects will be awarded to the design firms on a rotating basis as determined by the ranking of the firms listed above, unless the district Capital Outlay Review Team determines otherwise based upon extenuating circumstances. RATIONALE : The Professional Services Continuing Contracts program is designed to preapprove firms to work in the district on projects not exceeding $7,500,000. Preapproval of these firms ensures a more standardized method of selection, a more equitable distribution of the work and increases the efficiency of the Facilities Design and Construction and Maintenance departments of Operational Services. DATA SOURCES : Stephen "Joe" Benja min, CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, Director, Purchasing Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Scott Livernois, Manager Facilities Design Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.18 Request Approval of the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Stormwater Recertification Services for a Two-Year Period Beginning February 11, 2025, With a One-Year Renewal Option Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Stormwater Recertification Services for a two-year period beginning February 11, 2025, with a one-year renewal option. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : The Purchasing department posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Stormwater Recertification Services on November 1, 2024, with proposals due November 19, 2024. A four-member evaluation team reviewed six (6) proposals and met on January 8, 2025, to rank the proposals. Professional Services Continuing Contracts are used to preapprove Stormwater Recertification Services firms for projects with a construction cost not to exceed $7,500,000 per F.S. Section 287.055. The final ranking of the six (6) approved firms is listed below: Coastal Design Consultants, Inc. George F. Young, Inc. Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. Applied Sciences Consulting Inc. Pennoni Associates Inc. Cumbey and Fair, Inc. These continuing contracts are awarded for two (2) years with an additional one (1) year renewal option. During this period, projects will be awarded to the design firms on a rotating basis as determined by the ranking of the firms listed above, unless the district Capital Outlay Review Team determines otherwise based upon extenuating circumstances. RATIONALE : The Professional Services Continuing Contracts program is designed to preapprove firms to work in the district on projects not exceeding $7,500,000. Preapproval of these firms ensures a more standardized method of selection, a more equitable distribution of the work and increases the efficiency of the Facilities Design and Construction and Maintenance departments of Operational Services. DATA SOURCES : Stephen "Joe" Benjamin, CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, Director, Purchasing Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Mandana Rahgozar, Civil Engineer Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.19 Request Approval of the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Structural Engineering Services for a Two-Year Period Beginning February 11, 2025, With a One-Year Renewal Option Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Structural Engineering Services for a two-year period beginning February 11, 2025, with a one-year renewal option. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : The Purchasing department posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Structural Engineering Services on November 1, 2024, with proposals due November 19, 2024. A four-member evaluation team reviewed eight (8) proposals and met on January 8, 2025, to rank the proposals. Professional Services Continuing Contracts are used t o preapprove Structural Engineering Services firms for projects with a construction cost not to exceed $7,500,000 per F.S. Section 287.055. The final ranking of the six (6) approved firms is listed below: George F. Young, Inc. Long & Associates Architects/Engineers, Inc. David Mason Associates Beryl Project Engineering Diversified Technology Consultants, Inc. Pennoni Associates Inc. These continuing contracts are awarded for two (2) years with an additional one (1) year renewal option. During this period, projects will be awarded to the design firms on a rotating basis as determined by the ranking of the firms listed above, unless the district Capital Outlay Review Team determines otherwise based upon extenuating circumstances. RATIONALE : The Professional Services Continuing Contracts program is designed to preapprove firms to work in the district on projects not exceeding $7,500,000. Preapproval of these firms ensures a more standardized method of selection, a more equitable distribution of the work and increases the efficiency of the Facilities Design and Construction and Maintenance departments of Operational Services. DATA SOURCES : Stephen "Joe" Benjamin, CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, Director, Purchasing Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Aidan Bannister, Structural Engineer Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.20 Request Approval of the Second Quarter Submittal of Change Order Summaries Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budget Source The net result of this change order is $27,654 being returned to the district. The source of funding for this change order is district capital outlay. Recommended Action Approve the second quarter submittal of Change Order Summaries. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : The summary of approved change orders for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024-25 are being submitted for approval by the Facilities Design and Construction Department and the Maintenance Department under the authority of Board Policy 6345. The second quarter summary (October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024) shows three (3) change orders submitted from the Facilities Design and Construction Department. The second quarter summary (October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024) shows one (1) change order submitted from the Maintenance Department. RATIONALE : This report is being submitted following School Board Policy 6345, whereby change orders or construction change directives are brought to the board in summary form quarterly to be entered into the minutes. DATA SOURCES : Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments Change Order Summary - 2nd Quarter Fiscal 2024-2025.pdf (104 KB) 8. Nonconsent Subject 8.1 Setting a Public Hearing and Authorizing the Advertisement of the Public Hearing to Consider the Amendment to Policy 2140 - Independent Citizens Referendum Oversight Committee (ICROC). (This is the first reading.) Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Set a public hearing and authorize the advertisement of the public hearing to consider the amendment to Policy 2140 - Independent Citizens Referendum Oversight Committee (ICROC). Goals 4. Strategic Priority 1: Academic Excellence Through Innovation 4. Strategic Priority 2: Safe and Respectful Climate and Culture 4. Strategic Priority 3: Equity with Excellence for All 4. Strategic Priority 4: Positive Staff Experiences 4. Strategic Priority 5: Strong Connections and Communication 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND: Between 2004 and 2023, the citizens of Pinellas County consistently voted in favor of a one-half mill ad valorem millage to support Pinellas County Schools (PCS). These funds were allocated for recruiting and retaining quality teachers, supplementing reading programs, enhancing music and art programs, and providing up-to-date materials and technology in schools. The School Board established specific target areas for the expenditure of these funds and implemented a process for allocating the referendum dollars. Clear parameters were outlined for both monitoring and reporting expenditures to the public. Concurrent with the initial referendum, the School Board established the Independent Citizens Referendum Oversight Committee (ICROC), comprised of seven designated community organization representatives, to serve as an advisory body. The committee's purpose is to monitor the expenditure of referendum dollars over the four-year implementation period. ICROC reviews quarterly expenditure reports detailing items purchased in specific program areas, including teacher compensation, reading, visual arts, performing arts, and technology. Additionally, the committee examines detailed narratives specifying the use of these items in each program area, highlighting how schools benefit from the expenditures. The ICROC chair presents an annual report to the Board and the community. Policy 2140 - Independent Citizens Referendum Oversight Committee (ICROC), outlines the committee membership and oversight noted above. In the general election of November 5, 2024, voters approved the increase to one mill ad valorem tax for four (4) years beginning July 1, 2025. The proposed amendments to Policy include the addition of the 2024 ballot language: Shall a Pinellas County School District ad valorem millage of one mill per year be levied beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2029, for necessary operating expenses including funds to recruit and retain quality teachers and support staff; preserve music, art and reading classes; provide current technology, while sharing funds with public charter schools proportionate to student enrollment as required by law, with expenditure oversight by an independent citizens financial oversight committee? The proposed amendments also include updated language regarding the allocations of the proceeds of the ad valorem tax: Seventy percent (70%) of the proceeds shall be allocated exclusively to teacher salaries/benefits, supplements, recruitment and retention. Fifteen percent (15%) of the proceeds shall be allocated exclusively to support staff salaries/benefits, supplements, recruitment and retention. Fifteen percent (15%) of the proceeds shall be allocated to preserve music, art and reading classes and provide current technology in Pinellas County Schools. While the Board vote on the proposed amendments to Policy 2140 is anticipated prior to June 30, 2025, the changes would not be effective until July 1, 2025. RATIONALE : The proposed amendments to Policy 2140 - Independent Citizens Referendum Oversight Committee (ICROC) ensure the Policy aligns with the citizens' vote. The proposed amendments to the Policy will not be effective until July 1, 2025, in alignment with the ad valorem millage of one mill per year to be levied beginning on July 1, 2025. DATA SOURCES : David Koperski, School Board Attorney Leanna Ison, Director, Strategic Planning and Policy SUBMITTED BY : Jennifer Dull, Chief Strategy and Impact Office File Attachments 2140 - Independent Citizens Referendum Oversight Committee (ICROC)_First Reading 2.11.25.pdf (4,159 KB) 8. Nonconsent Subject 8.2 Setting a Public Hearing and Authorizing the Advertisement of the Public Hearing to Consider the Repeal of Policies 5113 - School of Choice Options Provided by the No Child Left Behind Act, 6100 - Uniform Records and Accounts, 7230 - Gifts to the School District, 7300 - Property Custodianship and Insurance, 7320 - Acquisition and Removal of Tangible Property, 7320.01 - Disposal, Sale, or Exchange of Tangible Property, 7450 - Inventories and Property Records, 7455 - Accounting System for Fixed Assets, 7530 - Lending of District-Owned Equipment, and Adoption of Policy 7300 - Accountability and Responsibility for School Board Property. (This is the first reading.) Meeting Feb 11, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Set a public hearing and authorize the advertisement of the public hearing to consider the repeal of Policies 5113 - School of Choice Options Provided by the No Child Left Behind Act, 6100 - Uniform Records and Accounts, 7230 - Gifts to the School District, 7300 - Property Custodianship and Insurance, 7320 - Acquisition and Removal of Tangible Property, 7320.01 - Disposal, Sale, or Exchange of Tangible Property, 7450 - Inventories and Property Records, 7455 - Accounting System for Fixed Assets, 7530 - Lending of District-Owned Equipment, and the adoption of Policy 7300 - Accountability and Responsibility for School Board Property. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : The policies are being recommended for repeal and adoption as a result of continuous improvement and policy reviews. The proposed actions aim