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2 Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Pinellas County Schools 5 p.m. Administration Building 301 4th Street SW Largo, FL 33770 https://www.pcsb.org Vision: 100% Student Success Mission: "Educate and prepare each student for college, career and life." 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.1 Call to Order Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.2 Invocation - Pastor Ryan Marr, Calvary Chapel, St. Petersburg Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.3 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.4 National Anthem Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.5 Video - AI in the classroom Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.6 Introduction of Professional and Community Organization Reps - Isabel Mascareñas, Public Information Officer Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.7 Presentation by Student Rights and Responsibilities - Largo High School Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Amendments to the Agenda Subject 2.1 Possible Changes to the Agenda Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Amend the Agenda File Attachments 3. Adoption of Agenda Subject 3.1 Adoption of Agenda Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adopt Agenda File Attachments 4. Special Order Agenda Subject 4.1 Presentation of the Proclamation Designating September 15 - October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Action, Proclamation Recommended Action Adopt the proclamation designating September 15 - October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month. BACKGROUND : Pinellas County Schools proudly supports Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15 each year. This is a time to celebrate the successes and contributions of the Hispanic community in the United States. Schools are encouraged to utilize district, community, and public resources for lesson plans and multimedia activities to promote a deeper understanding of Hispanic culture among students. Approximately 20 percent of Pinellas County Schools' students identify as Hispanic, and the district recognizes the importance of supporting our students in feeling accepted, understood, and valued. Throughout the year, teachers are encouraged to highlight the contributions of all ethnic groups in our country as we share the story of our nation and the world. This month, additional Hispanic Heritage resources from the National Hispanic Heritage website (a subpage of the Library of Congress) and the National Archives will be distributed to teachers through various methods to celebrate these contributions. SUBMITTED BY : Donnika M. Jones, Chief Academic Officer File Attachments 25-26 National Hispanic Heritage Month.pdf (236 KB) 4. Special Order Agenda Subject 4.2 Presentation of the Proclamation Designating the Month of September 2025 as American Founders Month; September 17 as Constitution Day; September 17-23 as Constitution Week and the Last Full Week of September as Celebrate Freedom Week Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Action, Proclamation Recommended Action Adopt the proclamation designating the month of September 2025 as American Founders Month; September 17 as Constitution Day; September 17-23 as Constitution Week, and the last full week of September as Celebrate Freedom Week. BACKGROUND : In accordance with Florida Statutes, Pinellas County Schools proudly supports American Founders’ Month in September, Constitution Day (September 17), and Constitution Week (September 17–23), as well as Celebrate Freedom Week during the last full week of September. This is an opportunity to educate our students and community about the historical foundations of our nation, the sacrifices made for freedom, and the core values that shaped the United States. Constitution Week and Celebrate Freedom Week aim to reaffirm the American principles of individual liberty and civic responsibility. While Social Studies teachers, in particular, are encouraged to emphasize the teaching of our nation’s origins with a focus on the founding documents, additional resources for American Founders’ Month, Constitution Day and Week, and Celebrate Freedom Week have been made available to all schools to promote effective instruction throughout the month. SUBMITTED BY : Donnika M. Jones, Chief Academic Officer File Attachments 2025_Proclamation American Founders' Month.pdf (891 KB) 4. Special Order Agenda Subject 4.3 Presentation of the District Strategic Plan and District Annual Report Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Presentation 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 : The 2023-26 District Strategic Plan (DSP) and its goals are grounded in the vision, mission, and values of Pinellas County Schools. It provides the framework that focuses all district offices and schools on achieving the prioritized districtwide goals. Each year, district staff reviews the DSP as part of the districtwide cycle of improvement. The DSP and budget are aligned to ensure resources are prioritized to support the district goals. District departments develop action plans to support the attainment of each objective. The teams define and deploy strategies, align resources, monitor key performance indicators, and adjust plans and resources to meet the needs of students and schools identified through data analysis. Alignment across all departments and schools ensures the entire district is working together to meet the objectives. Throughout the year, the district provides quarterly updates, which are published on the website and community dashboard. Annually, the district publishes the District Annual Report to communicate strategic progress of the year. The District Annual Report is available on the district website. Highlights of the 2024-25 progress include: Priority 1: Academic Excellence through Innovation PCS maintained a district grade of A, with 90% of schools earning an A or B rating. PCS provided more than 450 standards-aligned field trips to over 37,500 students. PCS was named as one of the Best Communities for Music Education by NAMM for the sixth consecutive year. Third-grade ELA performance has increased 12 percentage points over the last three years. Students and families saved $14.5 million in college tuition by participating in over 23,000 college courses. 94% of seniors enrolled in career dual enrollment completed the program prior to graduating or enrolled in PTC to complete the program. Priority 2: Safe and Respectful Climate and Culture Campus operations were adapted to comply with new state safety laws. 90% of families agree that students have someone at their school who they can go to for help with a school problem, increasing for a third consecutive year. Schools Powered Up Learning and Powered Down Distractions with a new cell phone policy and the launch of our digital responsibility initiative. Priority 3: Equity with Excellence for All All subgroups demonstrated increased proficiency across all state assessments. Among all student groups, Black students and students with disabilities showed the most improvement in math proficiency, increasing by 6.8 percentage points. English Learners showed the greatest improvement in overall science proficiency, with an increase of 8.9 percentage points. Priority 4: Positive Staff Experience Employee childcare opened for its first year, serving 75 children in the first year and representing employees from 57 sites across the district. Teacher apprentices began their coursework and on-the-job training, working toward earning a bachelor’s degree in education. Nearly 17,000 employee recognitions were submitted by staff through PCS Praise. Priority 5: Strong Connections and Communication The strategic plan community dashboard launched and is updated quarterly to update the public on our strategic progress. 25,000 volunteers gave more than 285,000 hours of their time in 2024-25. The community united to support one another in hurricane recovery. Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibilities PCS continues to modernize the procurement, data, and human resources processes and systems. Pinellas residents passed the Tax Referendum in November, ensuring salary supplements for instructional and support staff and continued support for music, arts, reading, and technology programs. Transportation continues to improve efficiency, reducing delayed buses by 72% and delays over 30 minutes falling 97% compared to 2022-23. RATIONALE The District Strategic Plan (DSP) guides the decision-making, planning, resource allocations, and other activities focused on driving district improvement. DATA SOURCES: David Koperski, School Board Attorney Donnika Jones, Chief Academic Officer Jennifer Dull, Chief Operations Officer Gary Jeppesen, MBA, Chief Financial Officer Michale P. Vigue, Chief Human Resources Officer Keith Mastorides, Chief Technology Officer Christen Gonzalez, Ed.D., Area Superintendent, Area 1 Ann Welsh, Area Superintendent, Area 2 Dywayne Hinds, Ed.D., Area Superintendent, Area 3 Paula Texel, Area Superintendent, Area 4 LaKisha Lawson, Chief Transformation Officer Stephanie Long, Chief Student Support Officer Kathleen Young-Parker, Minority Achievement Officer Eric Keaton, Director, Strategic Communications Leanna Ison, Director, Strategic Planning and Policy SUBMITTED BY : Stephanie F. Woodford, Deputy Superintendent File Attachments 2025.08.30-District at a Glance 24-25_FINAL.pdf (1,010 KB) 2025.09.09_Annual Report 24-25_FINAL.pdf (35,913 KB) 5. Public Comments on Agenda Items Subject 5.1 Meeting Procedures Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.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 August 19, 2025 Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the school board meeting of August 19, 2025. File Attachments DRAFT Minutes School Board Meeting 8.19.2025.pdf (158 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.2 Request Approval of the Personnel Recommendations - Instructional and Supporting Services Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.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 - Instructional and Supporting Services - September 9, 2025. BACKGROUND : Florida law states that the school board shall act on personnel actions. The attached lists of personnel actions include recommendations in various areas, such as: Instructional - Appointments, Change in Contract Status, Leave of Absences, Resignations, Retirements, Contracted Services, Substitutes, and Teaching Out-of-Field (Teachers, ESOL, Co-Teacher, Long-Term Substitutes) Supporting Services - Appointments, Substitutes, Status Changes, Job Title Changes, Cost Center Changes, Leave of Absences, Resignations, and Retirements RATIONALE : Human Resources Services strives to recruit, support, and retain a highly effective and diverse workforce. Approval of personnel actions for administrative, instructional, and support services is requested to continue providing high-quality educational services. Human Resources Services has confirmed that all individuals recommended by the superintendent meet the minimum qualifications outlined in the job description for the position to which they are being recommended. DATA SOURCES : District-level Administrators School-based Administrators SUBMITTED BY : Michael P. Vigue, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments Instructional Board Agenda September 9 2025 [FY 24-25].pdf (143 KB) Instructional Board Agenda September 9, 2025 [FY 25-26].pdf (252 KB) Supporting Services Board Agenda September 9, 2025 [FY 24-25].pdf (101 KB) Supporting Services Board Agenda September 9, 2025 [FY 25-26].pdf (196 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.3 Request Approval to Create/Revise Job Descriptions Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Costs of the changes in job descriptions fall within the operating budget. Recommended Action Approve the creation/revision of job descriptions. BACKGROUND: Human Resources Services regularly reviews current employee job descriptions and, when appropriate, proposes new or revised descriptions, considering best practices to help achieve the district’s mission and goals. This new description accurately reflects the minimum qualifications and better aligns essential responsibilities with the primary functions of the positions. This leads to a more well-trained staff. The following new job description enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of various departments: Manager, Marketing and Strategic Communications RATIONALE: Human Resources Services Compensation team reviews, updates, and revises all job classifications to ensure that Pinellas County School Board job descriptions reflect current titles, major functions, essential responsibilities, qualifications, pay grades, and reporting structures. This process aims to eliminate duplication of efforts and clearly define and distinguish position roles and responsibilities. DATA SOURCES: Eric Keaton, Director, Strategic Communications SUBMITTED BY: Michael P. Vigue, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments Manager, Marketing and Strategic Communications.pdf (179 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.4 Request Approval to Apply for the Unified School Improvement Grant (UniSIG) (TAPS 26A002), August 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026 - $1,650,000 Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Approval of this project will provide supplemental funding in the amount of $1,650,000 to support school improvement plan goals at specific schools during the 2025-26 school year. Recommended Action Approve the request to apply for the Unified School Improvement Grant (UniSIG) with a budget period of August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026, requesting funding in the amount of $1,650,000 and authorize district administration to finalize, implement and amend the grant as needed, including any roll forward funds and processing contracts with vendors listed by name in the budget section of this agenda item. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 1: Academic Excellence Through Innovation 4. Strategic Priority 3: Equity with Excellence for All BACKGROUND : In alignment with Pinellas County Schools’ District Strategic Plan (Priority 1: Academic Excellence Through Innovation and Priority 3: Equity with Excellence for All), the Special Projects department is applying for the Unified School Improvement Grant (UniSIG) to support our schools, staff, and students in activities directly connected to the focus of this grant. UniSIG is a federally funded program under Title 1, Part A, Section 1003 of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), ensuring schools have funding to carry out comprehensive support and improvement activities that align with their School Improvement Plan. UniSIG will fund personnel and resources at ten schools (eight district schools and two charter schools) for the 2025-26 academic year. Schools were identified by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) based on the 2024-25 Federal Percent of Points Index (FPPI). The schools selected for the 2025-26 academic year include Bayside High School, Paul B. Stephens ESE Center, Disston Academy, Calvin A. Hunsinger School, Lealman Innovation Academy, Nina Harris ESE Center, Richard L. Sanders School, PACE Center for Girls, Pinellas MycroSchool, and Enterprise Charter High School. Allocations were determined by FDOE, with individual school funding based on student numbers. The Request for Application was issued on August 15, 2025. BUDGET : The budget below is an approximation as the grant application is awaiting approval from the funding agency. Personnel (Salary and Fringe) $ 172,285.00 Materials and Supplies $ 438,142.00 Equipment and Technology $ 401,728.00 Travel and Registrations $ 174,500.00 Other Purchased Services $ 64,080.00 Buses Software $ 15,025.00 Charter Schools $ 318,570.00 Indirect Costs $ 65,670.00 TOTAL $1,650,000.00 RATIONALE : UniSIG funds will provide resources to support School Improvement Plans and sustain supplemental services designed to improve scholars’ overall academic success. Approval will enable supplementary instructional staff, materials and supplies, field trip experiences, tutoring, and professional development for staff at the designated schools. Approval of this plan will fund supplemental activities that directly support Pinellas County Schools’ District Strategic Plan (DSP), specifically supporting Priority 1: Academic Excellence Through Innovation and Priority 3: Equity with Excellence for All. DATA SOURCES : Stephanie Long, Chief Student Support Officer Anna Brown, Ed.D., Executive Director, Assessment, Accountability and Research Coral Marsh, Director, Federal Programs SUBMITTED BY : Stephanie F. Woodford, Deputy Superintendent File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.5 Request Approval of the 2025-26 Uniform Student Assessment Calendar Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the 2025-26 Uniform Student Assessment Calendar. BACKGROUND : Florida State law, Section 1008.22(7), F.S., requires the Florida Department of Education to publish a uniform calendar each year that includes statewide assessment information. Using this calendar, every school district must establish schedules for administering all statewide, standardized assessments and district-required assessments. The School Board must approve the Uniform Student Assessment Calendar, which is included in parent notifications and published on the district website, as stipulated by statute. Districtwide assessment calendars have been created for elementary, middle, and high schools and updated to follow the Uniform Statewide Assessment Calendar format, as required by law. Assessment calendars are available on the Assessment, Accountability and Research webpage. Every year, the Executive Directors of Elementary, Middle, and High School Education, along with other district assessment staff, review the calendars to ensure they meet all local and state requirements. Local assessments are chosen based on input from district and school staff to effectively track progress and help students achieve state standards. State-mandated progress monitoring happens three times during the school year, with the third being the end-of-year Florida Assessment for Student Thinking (FAST). RATIONALE : Florida Statute requires that no student spends more than 5% of their total school hours in a year on required state and local assessments. The proposed calendars comply with the requirements of state statute and ensure students take the required statewide assessments without exceeding the 5% limit for assessments. DATA SOURCES : Donnika Jones, Chief Academic Officer Anna Brown, Ed.D., Executive Director, Assessment, Accountability and Research SUBMITTED BY : Stephanie Woodford, Deputy Superintendent File Attachments K12UniformAssessmentCalendar2526_PCS 8.14.25.pdf (395 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.6 Request for Approval of Purchasing Items in Accordance With Bid Policies and Procedures Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.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 9 9 2025.pdf (9,856 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.7 Request Approval of Agreement With EMS LINQ, LLC for School Nutrition Software Services (2025–30) Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district for approving these systems. Funding is provided through the National School Lunch Program. Recommended Action Approve the Agreement with EMS LINQ, LLC for School Nutrition Software Services (2025–30). Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : EMS LINQ is an integrated School Nutrition Suite that includes menu planning, inventory, and ordering. The EMS LINQ platform will streamline cafeteria operations, support compliance with state and federal regulations, and enhance the user experience for students, families, and staff. Platform migration to EMS LINQ will take place during this school year (2025-26) with full implementation expected for the 2026-27 school year. RATIONALE : This five-year agreement will modernize, consolidate, and improve efficiency for functions currently housed across multiple platforms. Funding will be provided through reimbursements from the National School Lunch Program. DATA SOURCES : Dustin Walker, Director, Food and Nutrition SUBMITTED BY : Jennifer Dull, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments EMS LINQ, LLC 9.9.25.pdf (340 KB) 8. Nonconsent Subject 8.1 Request Adoption of the Proposed Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards' 2026 Legislative Program Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Action Recommended Action Adopt the Proposed Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards' 2026 Legislative Program. BACKGROUND : The following districts are members of the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards: Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Collier, Miami-Dade, Manatee, Monroe, Palm Beach, Pinellas, and St. Lucie. The Consortium brings together members with common interests that are typically not addressed through the Florida School Boards Association, such as the distribution of dollars during the legislative session. The Pinellas County School Board joined the Consortium in 2007 to strengthen its efforts in Tallahassee. The Consortium provides legislative liaison assistance in Tallahassee both before and during the legislative session and offers administrative support services. Members of the Consortium meet with key legislators during the session on common issues. Legislative liaisons set up meetings as needed. The 2026 proposed legislative program for the Consortium is a document that its member school boards must unanimously support. Any item in the attached proposed program can be eliminated if Pinellas or any other member-district objects. Items may only be approved or deleted; they may not be amended. Once the document is finalized, it is distributed electronically to member districts. RATIONALE : School districts that are members of the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards are closely aligned with Pinellas on a majority of issues. DATA SOURCES : School Board Members SUBMITTED BY : Stephanie F. Woodford, Deputy Superintendent File Attachments PROPOSED 2026 Consortium Program Transmittal Memo.pdf (185 KB) 2026 GFCSB Legislative Program - DRAFT 08.29.25.pdf (238 KB) 9. New Business Subject 9.1 Items Introduced by Superintendent Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 9. New Business Subject 9.2 Items Introduced by the School Board Attorney Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 9. New Business Subject 9.3 Items Introduced by the Board Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 9. New Business Subject 9.4 Review of Board Requests Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 10. Adjournment Subject 10.1 Adjourn Meeting Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn the Meeting The above recommendations to the School Board of Pinellas County are submitted for consideration and approval at the meeting of September 9, 2025. Kevin K. Hendrick, Superintendent of Schools. File Attachments 10. Adjournment Subject 10.2 Public Participation Meeting Sep 9, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Procedural Meeting Procedures: The Board welcomes public comment. For those who wish to speak to the Board, please note the following: You are given three separate opportunities to speak. The first is during "Public Comment" on a topic not included in the agenda but pertaining to the general business of the district, and this opportunity occurs after adjournment of regular meetings. The second is on one or more agenda items upon which the Board will vote, and this opportunity occurs after the special order agenda at regular meetings and as appropriate at special meetings. The third is at public hearings, such as budget hearings and second readings on Board policy, when you are able to speak during the public hearing and regarding the topic of the public hearing. In each case, you Must register to speak with the Superintendent’s designee at the entrance to the meeting room as described below; Must register prior to the time the Chairperson calls for speakers for that speaking opportunity or before the last speaker for that opportunity concludes their comments, whichever is later; Will be called in the order you registered with the Superintendent's designee; Will be allotted three (3) minutes, which may only be extended with the approval of the chairperson or a majority vote of the Board; and May not yield your time to any other person. To avoid repetition, speakers supporting or opposing the same issue are encouraged to designate a spokesperson and have the spokesperson request that members of the audience supporting the position stand during the presentation. The following additional procedures apply depending upon the specific speaking opportunity: If a speaker wants to supplement their three (3) minute presentation, the speaker should provide the Board office with written materials prior to the meeting. Board members will make every effort to review these materials. Board members may not be able to review materials received less than two (2) business days prior to the Board meeting. The Board will not act on any matter raised by a speaker prior to the next regular meeting. If a majority of the Board desires to further consider a matter raised by a speaker, they will request the Superintendent to bring a recommendation at a future workshop or meeting or otherwise address the issue. It is generally the Board's practice not to respond to the issues brought forward by speakers except to correct inaccuracies or clarify issues. Speakers may not use any of the speaking opportunities to advertise or otherwise promote the interests of any commercial or other non-school organizations, except when recognizing school or district partners or when one of the exceptions in Policy 9700.01 applies. Further, no speaker may advertise or otherwise promote a political candidate, question or party. Regulation of Disruptive Speech Board meetings are a limited open forum for First Amendment purposes and your exercise of your First Amendment right of free speech in that context will be recognized and protected, subject to reasonable restrictions as to time, place and manner. Applause is permitted only when awards are granted. To ensure the expeditious and orderly process of Board meetings, the Chairperson may: Interrupt or terminate a speaker when his/her statement is not relevant, exceeds the time allotted or is abusive, threatening, defamatory, obscene, profane, loud, interruptive or otherwise interferes with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting, as stated in s. 1001.372(3), Florida Statutes; and Order the removal of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting, provided the Chairperson has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. Nothing herein is intended, nor shall anything be construed, to limit or restrain negative, positive or neutral comments about the manner in which Board employees, agents, the Superintendent and Board members carry out their duties in public employment or office. Recording of Board Meetings are permitted under the following conditions: No obstructions are created between the Board and the audience. No interviews are conducted in the meeting room while the Board is in session. No commentary, adjustment of equipment or positioning of operators is made that would distract either the Board or members of the audience while the Board is in session. Revised 08/08/22 File Attachments