School Board

2 Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Pinellas County Schools 10 a.m. School Administration Building 301 4th Street SW Largo, FL 33770 https://www.pcsb.org Vision: 100% Student Success Mission: "Educate and prepare each student for college, career and life." 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.1 Call to Order Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.2 Invocation - Dr. Daniel Bernard, Somebody Cares Tampa Bay, Clearwater, FL Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.3 Pledge of Allegiance - Color Guard - Northeast High School JROTC U.S. Army Unit Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.4 National Anthem Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.5 Video - Experience PCS Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.6 Introduction of Professional and Community Organization Reps - Isabel Mascareñas, Public Information Officer Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.7 Presentation by Student Rights and Responsibilities - Northeast High School Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Amendments to the Agenda Subject 2.1 Possible Changes to the Agenda Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Amend the Agenda File Attachments 3. Adoption of Agenda Subject 3.1 Adoption of Agenda Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adopt Agenda File Attachments 4. Special Order Agenda 5. Public Comments on Agenda Items Subject 5.1 Meeting Procedures Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Information Meeting Procedures: The Board welcomes public comment. For those who wish to speak to the Board, please note the following: You are given three separate opportunities to speak. The first is during "Public Comment" on a topic not included in the agenda but pertaining to the general business of the district, and this opportunity occurs after adjournment of regular meetings. The second is on one or more agenda items upon which the Board will vote, and this opportunity occurs after the special order agenda at regular meetings and as appropriate at special meetings. The third is at public hearings, such as budget hearings and second readings on Board policy, when you are able to speak during the public hearing and regarding the topic of the public hearing. In each case, you Must register to speak with the Superintendent’s designee at the entrance to the meeting room as described below; Must register prior to the time the Chairperson calls for speakers for that speaking opportunity or before the last speaker for that opportunity concludes their comments, whichever is later; Will be called in the order you registered with the Superintendent's designee; Will be allotted three (3) minutes, which may only be extended with the approval of the chairperson or a majority vote of the Board; and May not yield your time to any other person. To avoid repetition, speakers supporting or opposing the same issue are encouraged to designate a spokesperson and have the spokesperson request that members of the audience supporting the position stand during the presentation. The following additional procedures apply depending upon the specific speaking opportunity: If a speaker wants to supplement their three (3) minute presentation, the speaker should provide the Board office with written materials prior to the meeting. Board members will make every effort to review these materials. Board members may not be able to review materials received less than two (2) business days prior to the Board meeting. The Board will not act on any matter raised by a speaker prior to the next regular meeting. If a majority of the Board desires to further consider a matter raised by a speaker, they will request the Superintendent to bring a recommendation at a future workshop or meeting or otherwise address the issue. It is generally the Board's practice not to respond to the issues brought forward by speakers except to correct inaccuracies or clarify issues. Speakers may not use any of the speaking opportunities to advertise or otherwise promote the interests of any commercial or other non-school organizations, except when recognizing school or district partners or when one of the exceptions in Policy 9700.01 applies. Further, no speaker may advertise or otherwise promote a political candidate, question or party. Regulation of Disruptive Speech Board meetings are a limited open forum for First Amendment purposes and your exercise of your First Amendment right of free speech in that context will be recognized and protected, subject to reasonable restrictions as to time, place and manner. Applause is permitted only when awards are granted. To ensure the expeditious and orderly process of Board meetings, the Chairperson may: Interrupt or terminate a speaker when his/her statement is not relevant, exceeds the time allotted or is abusive, threatening, defamatory, obscene, profane, loud, interruptive or otherwise interferes with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting, as stated in s. 1001.372(3), Florida Statutes; and Order the removal of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting, provided the Chairperson has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. Nothing herein is intended, nor shall anything be construed, to limit or restrain negative, positive or neutral comments about the manner in which Board employees, agents, the Superintendent and Board members carry out their duties in public employment or office. Recording of Board Meetings are permitted under the following conditions: No obstructions are created between the Board and the audience. No interviews are conducted in the meeting room while the Board is in session. No commentary, adjustment of equipment or positioning of operators is made that would distract either the Board or members of the audience while the Board is in session. Revised 08/08/22 File Attachments 6. Unfinished Business Subject 6.1 Public Hearing to Consider the Amendments to Policies 1210 – Standards of Ethical Conduct for Administrative Staff, 3210 – Standards of Ethical Conduct for Instructional Staff, 4210 – Standards of Ethical Conduct for Support Staff, and 5460 – Graduation Requirements. (This is the second reading. There are no changes.) Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approve the amendments to Policies 1210 – Standards of Ethical Conduct for Administrative Staff, 3210 – Standards of Ethical Conduct for Instructional Staff, 4210 – Standards of Ethical Conduct for Support Staff, and 5460 – Graduation Requirements. 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 BACKGROUND : Each year, the district reviews policies to align with updates to state legislation, Florida State Board of Education Rules, and district and state practices. The proposed amendments to the policies below align with this year’s state updates. 1210 – Standards of Ethical Conduct for Administrative Staff 3210 – Standards of Ethical Conduct for Instructional Staff 4210 – Standards of Ethical Conduct for Support Staff These policies are amended in alignment with SB 1374, which requires the temporary removal of instructional personnel under specified circumstances and self-reporting within 48 hours of an arrest. The policy was simplified to reference the law without restating it. 5460 – Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements were updated in alignment with HB 1105. The changes eliminate the Certificate of Completion and add the allowable substitution of marching band for PE or Performing Arts credit. RATIONALE : The proposed amendments to these policies ensure alignment with updated state requirements and district procedures. DATA SOURCES : David Koperski, School Board Attorney Laurie Dart, Staff Attorney Donnika Jones, Chief Academic Officer Michael P. Vigue, Chief Human Resources Officer William Mark Hunt, Executive Director, Career, Technical, and Adult Education Rita Vasquez, Ed.D., Executive Director, High School Education Leanna Ison, Director, Strategic Planning and Policy SUBMITTED BY : Stephanie F. Woodford, Deputy Superintendent File Attachments 2025.12_1210_Standards of Ethical Conduct for Administrative Staff_Second Reading.pdf (155 KB) 2025.12_3210_Standards of Ethical Conduct for Instructional Staff_Second Reading.pdf (155 KB) 2025.12_4210_Standards of Ethical Conduct for Support Staff_Second Reading.pdf (134 KB) 2025.12_5460_Graduation Requirements_Second Reading.pdf (1,865 KB) 6. Unfinished Business Subject 6.2 Public Hearing to Consider the Amendment to Policies 2423.01 – Career and Professional Education, 5500.07 – Code of Student Conduct – Discipline, and 8405 – School Safety (This is the second reading. There are no changes). Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approve the amendments to Policies 2423.01 – Career and Professional Education, 5500.07 – Code of Student Conduct – Discipline, and 8405 – School Safety. 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 BACKGROUND : Each year, the district reviews policies to align with updates to state legislation, Florida State Board of Education Rules, and district and state practices. The proposed amendments to the policies below align with this year’s state updates. 2423.01 – Career and Professional Education This policy was reviewed in alignment with HB 1145, and the amendments streamline the policy, as much of the policy restated the law. 5500.07 – Code of Student Conduct – Discipline The wireless communications device section is amended to align with HB 1105, restricting student use of wireless communication devices during the school day in elementary and middle schools. 8405 – School Safety In alignment with SB 1470, the School Safety policy amendment requires the submission of after-action reports following emergency drills. RATIONALE : The proposed amendments to these policies ensure alignment with updated state requirements and district procedures. DATA SOURCES : David Koperski, School Board Attorney Laurie Dart, Staff Attorney Jennifer Dull, Chief Operations Officer Dywayne Hinds, Ed.D., Area Superintendent, Area 3 Donnika Jones, Chief Academic Officer Michael P. Vigue, Chief Human Resources Officer William Mark Hunt, Executive Director, Career, Technical, and Adult Education Rita Vasquez, Ed.D., Executive Director, High School Education Leanna Ison, Director, Strategic Planning and Policy Sean Jowell, Director, Safety and Security SUBMITTED BY : Stephanie F. Woodford, Deputy Superintendent File Attachments 2025.12_2423.01_Career and Professional Education_Second Reading.pdf (167 KB) 2025.12_5500.07_Code of Student Conduct - Discipline_Second Reading.pdf (312 KB) 2025.12_8405_School Safety_Second Reading.pdf (240 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.1 Request Approval of the Minutes of the School Board Meeting of November 11, 2025 Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the school board meeting of November 11, 2025. File Attachments DRAFT Minutes School Board Meeting 11.11.2025.pdf (129 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.2 Request Approval of the Minutes of the School Board Organization Meeting of November 11, 2025 Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the school board organization meeting of November 11, 2025. File Attachments DRAFT Mintues School Board Organization Meeting 11.11.2025.pdf (70 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.3 Request Approval of the Minutes of the School Board Leasing Corporation Meeting Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the School Board Leasing Corporation meeting of November 11, 2025. File Attachments DRAFT Mintues School Board Leasing Corporation Meeting 11.11.2025.pdf (62 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.4 Request Approval of the Personnel Recommendations - Administrative, Instructional and Supporting Services Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Costs of personnel actions fall within the approved budget. Recommended Action Approve the Personnel Recommendations - Administrative, Instructional and Supporting Services - December 16,2025. 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: Administrative - Change in Contract Status, Leave of Absences, Resignations, and Retirements Instructional - Appointments, Change in Contract Status, Leave of Absences, Resignations, Retirements, Contracted Services, Substitutes, and Teaching Out-of-Field (Teachers, ESOL, Co-Teacher, Long-Term Substitutes) Supporting Services - Appointments, Substitutes, Status Changes, Job Title Changes, Cost Center Changes, Leave of Absences, Resignations, and Retirements RATIONALE : Human Resources Services strives to recruit, support, and retain a highly effective and diverse workforce. Approval of personnel actions for administrative, instructional, and support services is requested to continue providing high-quality educational services. Human Resources Services has confirmed that all individuals recommended by the superintendent meet the minimum qualifications outlined in the job description for the position to which they are being recommended. DATA SOURCES : District-level Administrators School-based Administrators SUBMITTED BY : Michael P. Vigue, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments Administrative Board Agenda December 16, 2025 (FY 25-26).pdf (735 KB) Instuctional Board Agenda December 16, 2025 (FY 24-25 and 25-26).pdf (885 KB) Supporting Services Board Agenda December 16, 2025 (FY 24-25 and 25-26).pdf (795 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.5 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of the Assistant School Board Attorney Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 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. Recommended Action Approve the administrative appointment of Somerlyn Oxendine as Assistant School Board Attorney effective January 14, 2026, subject to successful completion of all hiring practices. BACKGROUND : The Assistant School Board attorney position is available due to a vacancy. This position was advertised for four weeks, and 28 applicants applied. Superintendent's staff interviewed four finalists on Friday, December 5, 2025. RATIONALE : Ms. Oxendine currently practices with a local insurance defense law firm. She earned a juris doctorate degree from Notre Dame Law School and a bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Florida. DATA SOURCES : David Koperski, School Board Attorney Laurie Dart, Staff Attorney SUBMITTED BY : Michael P. Vigue, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.6 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of the Assistant Administrator, Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 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 Raylee J. Fleisch to Assistant Administrator, Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater, effective January 5, 2026. BACKGROUND : The Assistant Administrator, Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater position is available due to a vacancy. This position was advertised for one week, and 47 applicants applied. Superintendent’s staff interviewed three finalists on November 17, 2025. RATIONALE : Raylee Fleisch began her career in Pinellas County Schools in 1996. She currently serves as an Occupational Specialist at Pinellas Technical College, Clearwater (2024 to present). Her background also includes serving as a Coordinator, Career, Technical & Adult Education (2020-23), and a Library Media Technology Specialist at Cypress Woods, Belcher, Highland Lakes and Blanton Elementary Schools (2009-16; 2018-20; 2023-24), a Teacher (2004-10; 2016-17), and a Group Leader, Child Care Program (1990-96). Ms. Fleisch earned a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Concordia University, a master’s degree in Library Science from Florida State University, and a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of South Florida. DATA SOURCES : William Mark Hunt, Executive Director, Career, Technical, Adult Education SUBMITTED BY : Michael P. Vigue, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.7 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of the Assistant Principal, Clearwater High School Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 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 Donquan M. Ware to Assistant Principal, Clearwater High School, effective December 17, 2025. BACKGROUND : The Assistant Principal, Clearwater High School position is available due to a vacancy. This position was advertised for one week, and 22 applicants applied. Superintendent’s staff interviewed three finalists on December 1, 2025. RATIONALE : Donquan Ware began his career in Pinellas County Schools in 2013. He currently serves as an Instructional Staff Developer at Clearwater High School (2025 to present). His background includes serving as an Instructional Staff Developer at Azalea Middle School and Hollins High School (2021-25), and various support personnel positions at Northeast and Boca Ciega high schools, Gulfport Elementary School, and John Hopkins Middle School (2013-21) . Mr. Ware earned a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Florida Gulf Coast University and a bachelor’s degree in Educational Studies & Community Leadership from St. Petersburg College. DATA SOURCES : Ann Welsh, Area Superintendent, Area 2 Robert Florio, Principal, Clearwater High School SUBMITTED BY : Michael P. Vigue, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.8 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of the Assistant Principal, Plumb Elementary School Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 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 Gloria M. Karasick to Assistant Principal, Plumb Elementary School, effective December 17, 2025. BACKGROUND : The Assistant Principal, Plumb Elementary School position is available due to a vacancy. This position was advertised for one week, and 27 applicants applied. Superintendent’s staff interviewed three finalists on December 1, 2025. RATIONALE : Gloria Karasick began her career in Pinellas County Schools in 2017. She currently serves as an Instructional Staff Developer at Largo High School (2024 to present). Her background includes serving as an ESOL Teacher at Skycrest Elementary School (2017-24). Ms. Karasick earned a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Florida State University and a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with ESOL and Reading endorsements from St. Petersburg College. DATA SOURCES : Ann Welsh, Area Superintendent, Area 2 Holly DelDuca, Principal, Plumb Elementary School SUBMITTED BY : Michael P. Vigue, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.9 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of the Assistant Principal, Sawgrass Lake Elementary School Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 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 Patricia H. Galdames to Assistant Principal, Sawgrass Lake Elementary School, effective December 17, 2025. BACKGROUND : The Assistant Principal, Sawgrass Lake Elementary School position is available due to a vacancy. This position was advertised for one week, and 25 applicants applied. Superintendent’s staff interviewed three finalists on December 1, 2025. RATIONALE : Patricia Galdames began her career in Pinellas County Schools in 2022. She currently serves as a Reading Literacy Coach districtwide and at Mount Vernon Elementary School (2022 to present). Her background includes serving as an Assistant Principal and Classroom Teacher in Barranquilla, Colombia (2012-22), and a Classroom Teacher and Response to Intervention Specialist in Collier County Public Schools (2006-12). Ms. Galdames earned a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Saint Leo University, a master's degree in Reading Education from the Florida Gulf Coast University, and a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Psychology from the University of Central Florida. DATA SOURCES : Paula Texel, Area Superintendent, Area 4 Stephanie Blackman, Principal, Sawgrass Lake Elementary School SUBMITTED BY : Michael P. Vigue, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.10 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of Grant Funded Program Specialist Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 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. Recommended Action Approve the administrative appointment of Ronald H. Schnell to Grant Funded Program Specialist, effective December 17, 2025. BACKGROUND : The Grant Funded Program Specialist position is available due to a staffing model change. This position was advertised for one week, and 12 applicants applied. Superintendent’s staff interviewed two finalists on December 5, 2025. RATIONALE : Ronald Schnell began his career in Pinellas County Schools in 2013. He currently serves as a Coordinator in Career, Technical, and Adult Education (2022 to present). His background includes serving as a Classroom Teacher at Lakewood High School (2013-22). Mr. Schnell earned a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education and a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from the University of South Florida. DATA SOURCES : Donnika Jones, Chief Academic Officer William Mark Hunt, Executive Director, Career, Technical and Adult Education SUBMITTED BY : Michael P. Vigue, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.11 Request Approval of the Health Science Education Clinical Agreement With Homeless Empowerment Project Inc., dba Homeless Empowerment Program for Student Internship Opportunities Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve of the Health Science Education Clinical Agreement with Homeless Empowerment Project Inc., dba Homeless Empowerment Program for Student Internship Opportunities. BACKGROUND : Pinellas County Schools offers health science education classes and clinical experiences at health facilities in the community. Clinical opportunities and externships provide students real-world, hands-on experience that cannot be replicated in a classroom or career technical lab and are required components of the health science curriculum. Homeless Empowerment Project Inc., dba Homeless Empowerment Program, has requested a health science education clinical agreement to provide students in Pinellas County Schools' health science education programs with the necessary clinical experience at the agency. RATIONALE : The renewal of this agreement with Homeless Empowerment Project Inc., dba Homeless Empowerment Program, provides medical students valuable work-based experience in an active medical environment. Students will work alongside professionals to prepare for entry into the workplace after graduation. Clinical experiences begin after the student has completed the classroom/laboratory portions of the program. This agreement establishes the guidelines and responsibilities of Homeless Empowerment Project Inc., dba Homeless Empowerment Program, and the district to ensure the students have safe and successful clinical experiences. DATA SOURCES : David Koperski , School Board Attorney William Mark Hunt, Executive Director, Career, Technical, and Adult Education Amanda Daniels, Family and Consumer Sciences Specialist SUBMITTED BY : Donnika Jones, Chief Academic Officer, Teaching and Learning Services File Attachments Homeless Empowerment Program Inc.pdf (1,367 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.12 Request Approval of the Health Science Education Clinical Agreement With Who We Play For for Student Internship Opportunities Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the District. Recommended Action Approve the Health Science Education Clinical Agreement with Who We Play For for student internship opportunities. BACKGROUND : Pinellas County Schools offers 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 replicated in a classroom or career technical lab and are a required component of the health science curriculum. Who We Play For has requested a health science education clinical agreement to provide students in Pinellas County Schools' health science education programs with the necessary clinical experience at the agency. RATIONALE : This agreement with Who We Play For provides medical students valuable work-based experience in an active medical environment. Students will work alongside healthcare professionals to prepare for entry 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 Who We Play For and the district to ensure the students have safe and successful clinical experiences. DATA SOURCES : David Koperski, School Board Attorney William Mark Hunt, Executive Director, Career, Technical, and Adult Education Amanda Daniels, Family and Consumer Sciences Specialist SUBMITTED BY : Donnika M. Jones, Chief Academic Officer File Attachments Who We Play For Affliation Agreement December 16 2025.pdf (1,359 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.13 Request Approval to Purchase Lightspeed’s Filter and Digital Insight Solutions From CDW Government, LLC to Continue Utilizing the Contract No. 533902-211 Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Funding not to exceed $708,800 for the 24-month period (January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028) is available through the district operating budget. Recommended Action Approve the request to purchase Lightspeed’s Filter and Digital Insight Solutions from CDW Government, LLC to continue utilizing the Contract No. 533902-211. Goals 5. Objective 16 (Strategy Priority 6): Provide State-of-the-Art Facilities, Technology, and Resources 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : The district currently uses Lightspeed Filter for content filtering on student take-home devices. Content filtering blocks access to content considered illegal, inappropriate, or objectionable. Digital Insight provides a solution for making data-driven decisions about student applications. On June 25, 2024, the board approved piggybacking the Pennsylvania Education Purchasing Program for Microcomputers (PEPPM) Contract No. 533902-211 for student take-home computer content filtering. RATIONALE : Continuing to piggyback on the contract with PEPPM through December 31, 2028, for the Lightspeed Filter for student take-home devices blocks access to inappropriate sites, images, and videos by utilizing a comprehensive AI database. Features include improved YouTube content management by restricting inappropriate videos without affecting legitimate videos used in curriculum or instruction. Lightspeed’s Filter also ensures compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). The Digital Insight solution identifies and reports all applications used by students on their PCS Connects take-home device, enabling data-driven decisions on managing, procuring, and deploying those applications. It also scans privacy policies of all applications and notifies the district when policies change to protect students’ personal identifiable information (PII). DATA SOURCES : Brian Doughty, Director, Network and Telecommunications SUBMITTED BY : Keith Mastorides, Chief Technology Officer File Attachments PRRV884.pdf (90 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.14 Request Approval of the Investment Portfolio Financial Statements for the Period Ending March 31, 2025 Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approve the Investment Portfolio Financial Statements for the period ending March 31, 2025. BACKGROUND : The unaudited financial statements for the Board’s investment activities for the third quarter of 2025 are included here. The Board’s approval of this investment strategy has resulted in higher investment income. The format shows comparative information on earnings performance. Actual and Pro Forma data are condensed for easier comparison. The quarterly investment report includes a benchmark for comparison, which is a composite of market indices. RATIONALE : The Managed Investment Program (MIP) earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, were $6,026,491 after recognizing an increase in fair market value of $294,508, and the weighted average index outperformed the MIP by $811,201. MIP earnings for the year to date were $10,661,983 after recognizing an increase in fair market value of $1,327,089, and the weighted average index earnings have exceeded the MIP earnings by $468,145. The district's MIP currently has an unrealized market gain of $1,279,346. DATA SOURCES : Daniel Soto, Manager, Cash and Investments SUBMITTED BY : Gary Jeppesen, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments 25-03 Quarterly Report.pdf (1,404 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.15 Request Approval of the Investment Portfolio Financial Statements for the Period Ending June 30, 2025 Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approve the Investment Portfolio Financial Statements for the period ending June 30, 2025 BACKGROUND : The unaudited financial statements for the Board’s investment activities for the fourth quarter of 2025 (year-end) are included here. The Board’s approval of this investment strategy has resulted in higher investment income. The format shows comparative information on earnings performance. Actual and Pro Forma data are condensed for easier comparisons. The quarterly investment report includes a benchmark for comparison, which is a composite of market indices. RATIONALE : The Managed Investment Program (MIP) earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, were $4,259,748 after recognizing an increase in fair market value of $358,730, and the weighted average index outperformed the MIP by $413,742. MIP earnings for the year to date were $14,921,568 after recognizing an increase in fair market value of $1,685,656, and the weighted average index outperformed MIP by $1,693,252. The district’s MIP currently has an unrealized market gain of $78,706. DATA SOURCES : Daniel Soto, Manager, Cash and Investments SUBMITTED BY : Gary Jeppesen, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments 25-06 Quarterly Report.pdf (1,376 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.16 Request Approval of the School Cash Management Solution With Kev Group, Inc. Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Funding is available in the various departmental budgets. Recommended Action Approve the School Cash Accounting System with the KEV Group, Inc. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : During the ERP upgrade, it has been determined that the current school accounting software, Manatee Accounting System (used since the mid 1990's to manage internal school funds) and RevTrak, ( one of several online payment applications used across schools and the district) do not integrate with the Focus SIS or Focus ERP systems and lack the functionality necessary for efficient resource use. RATIONALE : The five (5) year agreement with KEV Group's SchoolCash Accounting System will replace the outdated internal school funds accounting software that was originally implemented in the mid-1990s. This software will provide comprehensive solutions for K-12 schools, including significantly shorter close times for school financials and detailed district-level reporting. It will enhance processes and internal controls while providing administrators and district staff with streamlined workflows and fiscal dashboards. The student store offers lower fees than the current software charges users and is fully integrated with the accounting system, improving productivity and efficiency across all schools and reducing administrative workload across the district. DATA SOURCES : Stephen “Joe” Benjamin, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, Director, Purchasing SUBMITTED BY : Gary Jeppesen, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments KEV Group SchoolCase Accounting System 12.16.25.pdf (1,221 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.17 Request Approval of Purchasing Items in Accordance With Bid Policies and Procedures Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Funding is available in the various departmental budgets. Recommended Action Approve purchasing items in accordance with bid policies and procedures. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : The purchasing documents and proposals attached have been processed in accordance with applicable law and district purchasing policies. Each proposed contract award reflects the most appropriate recommended action, as determined by the relevant competitive solicitation process or applicable exemption. The purchases are necessary to continue to provide a high-quality education for all students. RATIONALE : Approval of the purchasing items will allow the district to continue to provide high-quality education for all students in an efficient and effective manner. DATA SOURCES : Stephen “Joe” Benjamin, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, Director, Purchasing SUBMITTED BY : Gary Jeppesen, CPA, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments Purchasing Agenda Summary 12.16.25.pdf (15,657 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.18 Request Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement with Skanska USA Building, Inc. for the New Construction at the Dr. Michael A. Grego Leadership Institute. This Change Order Will Decrease the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) by $3,172,373.81. Resulting in a Final GMP of $12,291,733.19 with an 81-day time extension, Project No. 9416 Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source The total project cost is $16,187,161.57. The result of this change order is $750,938.23 being returned to the district as unused general conditions, insurance, general requirements, contingency, buyout savings, allowances, CM fees, and tax savings. The source of this funding is district capital outlay and PECO. Recommended Action Approve Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement with Skanska USA Building, Inc. for the New Construction at the Dr. Michael A. Grego Leadership Institute. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : On November 15, 2022, the board approved an agreement with Skanska USA Building, Inc. for Construction Management (CM) services for the project at the Dr. Michael A. Grego Leadership Institute in the amount of $911,196.23. On January 23, 2024, the board approved Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $15,464,107. Change Order No. 1 is to reconcile the GMP by the following amounts: General Conditions: (Decrease) $89,294.14 Insurance/Bonding: (Decrease) $15,312.96 General Requirements: (Decrease) $52,208.27 Contingency: (Decrease) $438,734.12 Buyout Savings: (Decrease) $21,602.69 Allowances: (Decrease) $117,165.22 CM Fees: (Decrease) $10,826.74 Direct Purchase Orders (DPO): (Decrease) $2,421,435.58 Additional Tax Savings: (Decrease) $5,794.09 This adjustment decreases the GMP of $15,464,107 by $3,172,373.81, resulting in a final GMP of $12,291,733.19 and a final total project cost of $16,209,661.57. A copy of the change order form is attached. RATIONALE : It is necessary to approve the final deductive change order to reconcile the accounts. DATA SOURCES : Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Javier Perez, Manager, Facilities Design and Construction Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations Daniel About-Jaoude, Project Executive, Skanska USA Building, Inc. Rick Rowe, Principal, Rowe Architects, Inc. SUBMITTED BY : Jennifer Dull, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments 2025-11-24 #9416 Change Order #1.pdf (654 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.19 Request Approval for the Supplemental Funding Expenditures through the Safety and Security of School Buildings - School Hardening Grant Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Board-approved supplemental funding, provided through the Safety and Security of School Buildings - School Hardening Grant. Recommended Action Approve expenditures for the School Hardening Grant funds through the period August 18, 2022, through April 30, 2025, in the amount of $4,484,884.82. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 2: Safe and Respectful Climate and Culture 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : In alignment with the District Strategic Plan (Priority 2: Safe & Respectful Climate and Culture and Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility), PCS applied for and was awarded the Florida Department of Education School Hardening Grant to support school safety and security. The grants are multi-year, federally funded programs through the state Bureau of School Business Services - Fixed Capital Outlay office to improve the physical security of school buildings. Over the past 4 years, funding from this grant has supported the following: Year One (Board Grant Approval- 4/12/22): The district was awarded $1.7M and spent $1.24M on Bi-Directional Amplifiers (BDAs) for nine schools. Year Two (Board Grant Approval- 2/14/23): The district was awarded $1.4M and spent $1.4M on BDAs for nine schools. Year Three (Board Grant Approval- 2/13/24): The district was awarded $647K and spent $600K on BDAs for four schools. Year Four (Board Grant Approval- 1/28/25): The district was awarded $1.3M with planned expenditures of $1.25M on BDAs for nine schools. Funds for this grant year must be expended by January 31, 2027. All funds have been instrumental in enabling the district to upgrade its security systems, which are aligned with strategies recommended by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission. RATIONALE : To ensure alignment with district policies and procedures, the supplemental grant funding expenditures listed in the attached supporting documentation are provided for approval. The funds were used to further enhance the physical safety and security of school buildings by ensuring that school officers and first responders have radio access in all areas of all buildings through the addition of wireless amplifiers. DATA SOURCES : Sean Jowell, Director, Safety and Security Coral Marsh, Director, Federal Programs Alison Shanabrook, Fire Marshal SUBMITTED BY : Jennifer Dull, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments PCS School Hardening Grant Expenditures 2022-2025 (2).pdf (45 KB) 8. Nonconsent Subject 8.1 Request Approval of the Salary Increase for Pinellas Educational Support Professionals Association (PESPA) Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Funding for salary increases is included in the operating budget. Recommended Action Approve the requested salary increase for Pinellas Educational Support Professionals Association (PESPA). BACKGROUND : The district bargaining team and PESPA reached a tentative agreement on salary increases, healthcare, and two article updates for the 2025-26 school year. A summary of the tentative agreement includes: Salary Increase and Healthcare for Employee Groups Covered by the PESPA Bargaining Unit: Average 12.74 percent or $3,487 salary increase, which is inclusive of the referendum and an additional one percent increase, retroactive to 7/1/25, as outlined in the attachment on pages eight and nine. A Memorandum of Understanding to provide an additional one-time payment of $300 for full-time employees, as outlined in the attachment, pages two and three. Healthcare plan changes effective 1/1/26, as outlined in the attachment, page seven. RATIONALE : The bargaining teams worked collaboratively to review healthcare payroll options, financial data affecting the funds available for salary increases, and contract language details. This tentative agreement maximizes the total compensation package for support employees within the PESPA bargaining unit and clarifies rights and responsibilities under the contract. DATA SOURCES : Stephanie F. Woodford, Deputy Superintendent Laurie Dart, Staff Attorney Gary Jeppesen, Chief Financial Officer Dena Collins, Executive Director, Human Resource Services David Richmond, Director, Payroll Carly Spicer, Senior Compensation Analyst SUBMITTED BY : Michael P. Vigue, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments PESPA 11.6.25 MOU and Salary Agreements 12.16.25.pdf (448 KB) 8. Nonconsent Subject 8.2 Request Approval of Negotiated Agreement With the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Funding for salary increases is included in the operating budget. Recommended Action Approve the negotiated agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) for all active employees in this bargaining unit. BACKGROUND: The district bargaining team and FOP reached a tentative agreement on salaries and healthcare for the 2025-2026 school year. A summary of the tentative agreement includes: Salary Increase and Healthcare for Employee Groups Covered by the FOP Bargaining Unit: Average 7.43 percent or $3,754 salary increase, which is inclusive of the referendum and an additional one percent increase, retroactive to 7/1/25, as outlined in the attachment, pages five and six. A Memorandum of Understanding to provide an additional non-recurring payment of $300 for full-time employees as outlined in the attachment, pages two and three. Healthcare plan changes effective 1/1/26, as outlined in the attachment, page four. RATIONALE: The bargaining teams worked collaboratively to review healthcare payroll options and financial data affecting the funds available for salary increases. The tentative agreement reached maximizes the total compensation package for support employees within the FOP bargaining unit. DATA SOURCES : Stephanie F. Woodford, Deputy Superintendent Laurie Dart, Staff Attorney Gary Jeppesen, Chief Financial Officer Dena Collins, Executive Director, Human Resource Services David Richmond, Director, Payroll Carly Spicer, Senior Compensation Analyst SUBMITTED BY : Michael P. Vigue, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments FOP 12.3.25 MOU and Salary Agreements 12.16.25.pdf (327 KB) 8. Nonconsent Subject 8.3 Request Approval of the Salary Increase for Professional/Technical/Supervisory Staff Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Funding for salary increases is included in the operating budget. Recommended Action Approve the requested salary increase for Professional/Technical/Supervisory Staff. BACKGROUND : In keeping with district tradition and past practice of aligning with other bargaining units’ contract provisions regarding salary increases and healthcare, Professional/Technical/Supervisory Staff will receive a salary increase for all active employees as outlined below. Salary Increases and Healthcare for Professional/Technical/Supervisory Staff: Average salary increase is 4.67 percent or $3,736, which includes the referendum and an extra one percent raise, retroactive to 7/1/25, and applies to pay starting on 1/23/26. Staff who have continuously worked in the same pay grade since December 2024 are eligible for this increase. An additional one-time payment of $300 for full-time employees, split evenly between pay on 12/26/25 and pay on 5/29/26. Healthcare plan changes effective 1/1/26. RATIONALE : All employee groups worked collaboratively to examine healthcare options and financial information affecting the availability of salary increases. They consider the agreements reached maximize benefits for all employees. DATA SOURCES : Stephanie F. Woodford, Deputy Superintendent Laurie Dart, Staff Attorney Gary Jeppesen, Chief Financial Officer Dena Collins, Executive Director, Human Resource Services David Richmond, Director, Payroll Carly Spicer, Senior Compensation Analyst SUBMITTED BY : Michael P. Vigue, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments FY26 PTS Placement Salary Schedule 12.16.25.pdf (137 KB) 8. Nonconsent Subject 8.4 Request Approval of the Salary Increase for Administrators Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Funding for salary increases is included in the operating budget. Recommended Action Approve the requested salary increase for Administrators. BACKGROUND : In accordance with past practice of aligning with other bargaining units’ contract provisions regarding salary increases and healthcare, Administrators will receive a salary increase for all active employees as outlined below. Salary Increases and Healthcare for Administrators : A salary increase of $3,210, retroactive to 7/1/25, will be applied to pay starting on 1/23/26. Staff who have continuously worked in the same pay grade since December 2024 are eligible for this increase. Healthcare plan changes effective 1/1/26. RATIONALE : All employee groups worked collaboratively to examine healthcare options and financial information affecting the availability of funds for salary increases. They consider the agreements reached maximize the benefits for all employees. DATA SOURCES : Stephanie F. Woodford, Deputy Superintendent Laurie Dart, Staff Attorney Gary Jeppesen, Chief Financial Officer Dena Collins, Executive Director, Human Resource Services David Richmond, Director, Payroll Carly Spicer, Senior Compensation Analyst SUBMITTED BY : Michael P. Vigue, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments FY26 Admin Placement Salary Schedule 12.16.25.pdf (106 KB) 8. Nonconsent Subject 8.5 Request Adoption of the Proposed Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards' 2026 Federal Legislative Program Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Recommended Action Adopt the Proposed Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards' 2026 Federal Legislative Program. BACKGROUND : The following districts are members of the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards: Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Collier, Miami-Dade, Hillsborough, Manatee, Monroe, Orange, 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 legislative session to discuss common issues. Legislative liaisons set up meetings as needed. The 2026 proposed federal legislative program for the Consortium is a document that its member school boards must unanimously support. Any item in the attached proposed program may 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 GFCSB 2026 Federal Legislative Program Transmittal Memo.pdf (179 KB) GFCSB Proposed 2026 Federal Legislative Program.pdf (199 KB) 9. New Business Subject 9.1 Items Introduced by Superintendent Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 9. New Business Subject 9.2 Items Introduced by the School Board Attorney Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 9. New Business Subject 9.3 Items Introduced by the Board Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 9. New Business Subject 9.4 Review of Board Requests Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 10. Adjournment Subject 10.1 Adjourn Meeting Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn the Meeting The above recommendations to the School Board of Pinellas County are submitted for consideration and approval at the meeting of December 16, 2025. Kevin K. Hendrick, Superintendent of Schools. File Attachments 10. Adjournment Subject 10.2 Public Participation Meeting Dec 16, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural Meeting Procedures: The Board welcomes public comment. For those who wish to speak to the Board, please note the following: You are given three separate opportunities to speak. The first is during "Public Comment" on a topic not included in the agenda but pertaining to the general business of the district, and this opportunity occurs after adjournment of regular meetings. The second is on one or more agenda items upon which the Board will vote, and this opportunity occurs after the special order agenda at regular meetings and as appropriate at special meetings. The third is at public hearings, such as budget hearings and second readings on Board policy, when you are able to speak during the public hearing and regarding the topic of the public hearing. In each case, you Must register to speak with the Superintendent’s designee at the entrance to the meeting room as described below; Must register prior to the time the Chairperson calls for speakers for that speaking opportunity or before the last speaker for that opportunity concludes their comments, whichever is later; Will be called in the order you registered with the Superintendent's designee; Will be allotted three (3) minutes, which may only be extended with the approval of the chairperson or a majority vote of the Board; and May not yield your time to any other person. To avoid repetition, speakers supporting or opposing the same issue are encouraged to designate a spokesperson and have the spokesperson request that members of the audience supporting the position stand during the presentation. The following additional procedures apply depending upon the specific speaking opportunity: If a speaker wants to supplement their three (3) minute presentation, the speaker should provide the Board office with written materials prior to the meeting. Board members will make every effort to review these materials. Board members may not be able to review materials received less than two (2) business days prior to the Board meeting. The Board will not act on any matter raised by a speaker prior to the next regular meeting. If a majority of the Board desires to further consider a matter raised by a speaker, they will request the Superintendent to bring a recommendation at a future workshop or meeting or otherwise address the issue. It is generally the Board's practice not to respond to the issues brought forward by speakers except to correct inaccuracies or clarify issues. Speakers may not use any of the speaking opportunities to advertise or otherwise promote the interests of any commercial or other non-school organizations, except when recognizing school or district partners or when one of the exceptions in Policy 9700.01 applies. Further, no speaker may advertise or otherwise promote a political candidate, question or party. Regulation of Disruptive Speech Board meetings are a limited open forum for First Amendment purposes and your exercise of your First Amendment right of free speech in that context will be recognized and protected, subject to reasonable restrictions as to time, place and manner. Applause is permitted only when awards are granted. To ensure the expeditious and orderly process of Board meetings, the Chairperson may: Interrupt or terminate a speaker when his/her statement is not relevant, exceeds the time allotted or is abusive, threatening, defamatory, obscene, profane, loud, interruptive or otherwise interferes with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting, as stated in s. 1001.372(3), Florida Statutes; and Order the removal of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting, provided the Chairperson has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. Nothing herein is intended, nor shall anything be construed, to limit or restrain negative, positive or neutral comments about the manner in which Board employees, agents, the Superintendent and Board members carry out their duties in public employment or office. Recording of Board Meetings are permitted under the following conditions: No obstructions are created between the Board and the audience. No interviews are conducted in the meeting room while the Board is in session. No commentary, adjustment of equipment or positioning of operators is made that would distract either the Board or members of the audience while the Board is in session. Revised 08/08/22 File Attachments