School Board Regular Meeting

Hernando School District School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final 6:00 PM District Office-Board Room 919 N. Broad Street Brooksville, FL Tuesday, December 12, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Linda Prescott Vice Chair Susan Duval Board Member Gus Guadagnino Board Member Mark Johnson Board Member Shannon Rodriguez Present: The Regular School Board Meeting was called to order at 6:02 P.M. Also present were Ayanna Hypolite, School Board Attorney, and John Stratton, Superintendent. REFLECTION by Gus Guadagnino, Board Member PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Eastside Elementary School Students ADOPTION OF AGENDA 1. Approval to adopt the agenda dated 12/12/2023.24-1914 RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Mark Johnson SECONDER: Susan Duval Prescott, Duval, Guadagnino, Johnson, RodriguezAYES: Board Chair, Linda Prescott clarified that #17 is a public hearing item. ELECTED OFFICIALS STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD 2. Student Representative, Rylee Rhineberger of Weeki Wachee High School, to Share an Update of School Related Activities and Events with the Board 24-1915 Page 1 of 17

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 12, 2023 PRESENTATIONS 3. Presentation and board approval of the Capital Credit from Mr. David Gonzalez of Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative. 24-1918 Attachments: Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Mark Johnson SECONDER: Susan Duval Prescott, Duval, Guadagnino, Johnson, RodriguezAYES: 4. Recognition of the December HCSD Veteran24-1847 Attachments: Budget Sheet - No Financial Impact Karen Jordan, Public Information Officer, and Kristen Tormey, Principal of Spring Hill Elementary School came forward to recognize August Bents as the district's veteran of the month. 5. Recognition of Springstead High School for Achieving Silver Status with Access from the College Board’s National AP Honor Roll 24-1876 Attachments: Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC John Morris, Director of Secondary Curriculum came forward to introduce this item. Dana Pearce, Principal of Springstead High School came forward to accept this recognition. 6. Presentation of the 2023-2024 Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year Award 24-1852 Attachments: Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC Gina Michalicka, Assistant Superintendent, and Lisa Cropley, Executive Director of Student Support Programs came forward to recognize Patti Martin as Principal of the Year (MES) and Dacey Hughes as the Assistant Principal of the Year (SES). APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 7. Approval of the Minutes from the Organizational & Regular School Board Meeting of November 14, 2023. 24-1913 Attachments: 11-14-23 Org & Regular Minutes DRAFT with links RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Shannon Rodriguez SECONDER: Gus Guadagnino Prescott, Duval, Guadagnino, Johnson, RodriguezAYES: PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Ayanna Hypolite, School Board Attorney read the instructions for the Public Hearing items. Page 2 of 17

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 12, 2023 8. Public Hearing and Final Approval of Neola Policy Volume 24 No. 1 Update. This item received tentative approval at the October 24, 2023, Workshop. 24-1884 Attachments: Board Meeting Vol 24. No. 1 No Impact Budge Sheet RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Susan Duval SECONDER: Gus Guadagnino Prescott, Duval, Guadagnino, Johnson, RodriguezAYES: No one came forward to speak on this item. Board Member Johnson questioned if this item was coming up on the ballot as it is a constitutional change. Mr. Stratton stated that there were statutory changes that were presented at a workshop and today was for final approval. Mr. Stratton asked if he was referring to a particular policy. Mr. Johnson stated that he though this change has to do with an elected official, it would need to come before the people in November. 9. Public Hearing and Final Approval of the Superintendent’s Recommendation to keep the book, “Drama” written by Raina Telgemeier, in circulation and be made available to students in Hernando County Schools. 24-1848 Attachments: Challenge 13 Drama WES REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION FORM and ARTIFACTS 011 2021 Redacted Challenge 13 PEER REVIEWS WES DRAMA CHALLENGE 13 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FORM WES DRAMA Challenge 13 Response 011 2021 Drama M4L WES Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Gus Guadagnino SECONDER: Linda Prescott Prescott, Duval, GuadagninoAYES: Johnson, RodriguezNAYS: Ayanna Hypolite, School Board Attorney clarified the statutory requirements for book challenges. Kim Mulrooney was called to speak on this item. Motion passes to keep the book, “Drama” written by Raina Telgemeier, in circulation and be made available to students in Hernando County Schools, with a vote of 3-2. Page 3 of 17

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 12, 2023 10. Public Hearing and Final Approval of the Superintendent’s Recommendation to keep the book, “The Hate You Give” written by Angie Thomas, in circulation and be made available to students in Hernando County Schools. 24-1849 Attachments: CHALLENGE 14 REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION FORM and ARTIFACTS THE HATE YOU GIVE CK8 M4L 014 2021 Redacted CHALLENGE 14 HATE YOU GIVE PEER REVIEWS CK8 Challenge 14 Committee Recommendation Form The Hate You Give CK8 M4L 014 2021 Challenge 14 Response 014 2021 The Hate You Give M4L CK8 Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC RESULT: FAILED MOVER: Susan Duval SECONDER: Gus Guadagnino Prescott, DuvalAYES: Guadagnino, Johnson, RodriguezNAYS: Kim Mulrooney was called to speak on this item. Mr. Johnson stated that he has a problem with this book and read excerpts from it and believes it violates the statute. He also addressed his concerns with an adults only section in the school. Mrs. Rodriguez also addressed her concerns with keeping this book. Mr. Johnson clarified what he read from the book when asked by Mr. Guadagnino. Mrs. Prescott stated that the committee recommends that this book be in a special section requiring parental consent for 18 year olds. Ms. Duval called for a vote. Mr. Stratton clarified that the recommendation is parental consent if the student is under 18, and if the student is 18, they can make their own decision. Motion fails to keep the book, “The Hate You Give” written by Angie Thomas, in circulation and be made available to students in high school sections and require parental permission. Motion adopted as failed with a vote of 2-3. Mrs. Prescott announced that the book will be removed. 11. Public Hearing and Final Approval of the Superintendent’s Recommendation to remove the book, “Push” written by Sapphire, from general circulation and place in a restricted section of the library requiring parent permission for availability to students in Hernando County Schools. 24-1850 Attachments: Challenge 16 Request for Reconsideration Form and Artifacts PUSH CHS M4L 019 23 Redacted Challenge 16 PEER REVIEWS PUSH CHS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FORM PUSH CHS 019 23 Challenge 16 Response 019 23 Push M4L CHS Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC MOVER: Linda Prescott SECONDER: Susan Duval Page 4 of 17

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 12, 2023 No one came forward to speak on this item. Mr. Johnson stated he was confused on the motion as it says to remove, but then it also says to put it in an adult section. Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Rodriguez noted certain excerpts from the book. Some discussion took place on the committees. Mr. Stratton clarified the motion. Mrs. Hypolite stated that a motion to amend the original motion would be appropriate at this time. Mr. Johnson called a motion to amend, with a second by Mrs. Rodriguez. Motion to amend passes 4-1 with Ms. Duval in dissent. Amended motion passes to remove the book, “Push” written by Sapphire, from general circulation in Hernando County Schools, with a vote of 5-0. RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED MOVER: Linda Prescott SECONDER: Susan Duval Prescott, Duval, Guadagnino, Johnson, RodriguezAYES: 12. Public Hearing and Final Approval of the Superintendent’s Recommendation to remove the book, “A Court of Frost and Starlight” written by Sarah J. Maas, from circulation for all purposes and not be made available to students in Hernando County Schools. 24-1851 Attachments: CHALLENGE 19 REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION FORM AND ARTIFACTS A COURT OF FROST AND STARLIGHT M4LHC 015 23CHS Redacted CHALLENGE 19 PEER REVIEWS A COURT OF FROST AND STARLIGHT CHS Challenge 19 Committee Recommendation Form 015 23 M4L CHS Challenge 19 Response 015 23 A Court of Frost and Starlight M4L CHS Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Mark Johnson SECONDER: Shannon Rodriguez Prescott, Duval, Guadagnino, Johnson, RodriguezAYES: No one came forward to speak. Page 5 of 17

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 12, 2023 13. Public Hearing and Final Approval of the Superintendent’s Recommendation to keep the book, “Beloved” written by Toni Morrison, in circulation and be made available to students in Hernando County Schools. 24-1853 Attachments: CHALLENGE 20 ARTIFACTS BELOVED 027 23 M4L CHS Redacted CHALLENGE 22 ARTIFACTS BELOVED 028-23 M4L NCTHS CHALLENGE 23 ARTIFACTS BELOVED 018-23 M4L SHS CHALLENGE 25 ARTIFACTS BELOVED 026 23 M4L WWHS BELOVED PEER REVIEWS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FORM BELOVED CHS NCTHS SHS WWHS Response 027 23 CHS 028 23 NCTHS 018 23 SHS 026 23 WWHS BELOVED Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC RESULT: FAILED MOVER: Susan Duval SECONDER: Linda Prescott Prescott, DuvalAYES: Guadagnino, Johnson, RodriguezNAYS: Kim Mulrooney was called to speak. Mr. Johnson read excerpts from the book. Motion to keep the book, “Beloved” written by Toni Morrison, in circulation and be made available to students in Hernando County Schools, failed 2-3. Mrs. Prescott stated the book will be removed. 14. Public Hearing and Final Approval of the Superintendent’s Recommendation to limit access to the book, “The Bluest Eye” written by Toni Morrison, to students that are enrolled in college level literacy courses or adult students in Hernando County Schools. 24-1855 Attachments: CHALLENGE 21 THE BLUEST EYE REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION FORM and ARTIFACTS 017 23 M4L SHS Redacted THE BLUEST EYE PEER REVIEWS CHALLENGE 21 THE BLUEST EYE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FORM 017 23 M4L SHS Challenge 21 Response 017 23 The Bluest Eye M4L SHS Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Susan Duval SECONDER: Linda Prescott Prescott, Duval, GuadagninoAYES: Page 6 of 17

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 12, 2023 Johnson, RodriguezNAYS: Kim Mulrooney and Pam Everett were called to speak. Mr. Johnson stated his issues with this book. Mrs. Rodriguez also shared comments on this book. It was clarified that the committee vote was 7-0 to remove the book, but keep available for the college level courses. After members started to vote, there was more discussion on the motion. Mrs. Hypolite explained that if we are in the midst of a vote, then the vote needs to happen. Board Members went back and forth on the value of this book in college level courses. Motion passes to limit access to the book, “The Bluest Eye” written by Toni Morrison, to students that are enrolled in college level literacy courses or adult students in Hernando County Schools, with a vote of 3-2. 15. Public Hearing and Final Approval of the Superintendent’s Recommendation to remove the book, “The Handmaid’s Tale: Graphic Novel” written by Margaret Atwood (adapted by Renee Nault), from circulation and not be made available to students in Hernando County Schools. 24-1867 Attachments: Challenge 26 Request for Reconsideration Form 025 23 Handmaids Tale Graphic Novel M4L HHS Redacted PEER REVIEWS THE HANDMAIDS TALE GRAPHIC NOVEL Challenge 26 Committee Recommendation Form The Handmaids Tale Graphic Novel 025 23 M4L HHS Challenge 26 Response 025 23 The Handmaids Tale Graphic Novel M4L HHS Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Susan Duval SECONDER: Mark Johnson Duval, Guadagnino, Johnson, RodriguezAYES: PrescottNAYS: No one came forward to speak on this item. Page 7 of 17

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 12, 2023 16. Public Hearing and Final Approval of the Superintendent’s Recommendation to limit access to the book, “The Lovely Bones” written by Alice Sebold, to students with parent permission or adult age students in Hernando County Schools. 24-1869 Attachments: Challenge 28 Artifacts The Lovely Bones 033 23 M4L SHS Challenge 29 Artifacts The Lovely Bones 034 23 M4L NCTHS Challenge 30 Artifacts The Lovely Bones 035 23 M4L CHS Challenge 57 Artifacts The Lovely Bones 064 23 M4L WWK8 Peer Reviews for Lovely Bones 12 12 23 CHALLENGE 28 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FORM 033 23 THE LOVELY BONES M4L SHS RESPONSE 033 23 SHS 034 23 NCTHS 035 23 CHS 064 23 WWK8 THE LOVELY BONES Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC MOVER: Susan Duval SECONDER: Linda Prescott RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED MOVER: Susan Duval SECONDER: Linda Prescott Prescott, Duval, Guadagnino, Johnson, RodriguezAYES: Aja Moore was called to speak. Mrs. Hypolite reminded everyone of the code of civility. Mrs. Rodriguez asked Mr. Stratton to provide the information to Ms. Moore on the questions she had regarding how the books wound up in Hernando schools and the state of Florida or how they are reviewed at the state level. Mr. Stratton will provide any information that they have. Mr. Stratton made a statement regarding this committee's recommendation. The committee stated in their notes that they thought that even though the content may violate state statute, the literary value of the book exceeds the negatives. He asked the Board to take that into consideration when voting. Mr. Johnson asked for a motion to amend, with a second by Mrs. Rodriguez. Motion to amend passes 5-0. Motion to remove the book, “The Lovely Bones” written by Alice Sebold in Hernando County Schools. Page 8 of 17

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 12, 2023 17. Approve the 2024-25 Final Rezoning Plan to revise school attendance boundaries with an effective date of July 1, 2024. 24-1854 Attachments: 24-1854 FINAL REZONING PLAN for 2024-25.pdf 24-1854 Proposed ES Boundaries.pdf 24-1854 Proposed MS Boundaries.pdf 24-1854 Proposed HS Boundaries.pdf 24-1854 Budget Sheet RESULT: FAILED MOVER: Mark Johnson SECONDER: Linda Prescott DuvalAYES: Prescott, Guadagnino, Johnson, RodriguezNAYS: The Board recessed at 8:14 P.M. and reconvened at 8:22 P.M. Mrs. Hypolite read the instructions for this public hearing item. The following citizens came forward to speak on this item: Ronald Carpenter, Holly Fischofer and Aja Moore. The Board had much discussion on the matter. The motion fails 1-4. Mr. Stratton stated that he will bring back a plan for expansions. EXPULSION RECOMMENDATIONS 18. Enter a Final Order Expelling the Student in Case No. E2024-11-01 for the Remainder of the 2023-2024 School Year. 24-1892 Attachments: Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Susan Duval SECONDER: Shannon Rodriguez Prescott, Duval, Guadagnino, Johnson, RodriguezAYES: 19. Enter a Final Order Expelling the Student in Case No. E2024-11-02 from the school bus for the Remainder of the 2023-2024 School Year. 24-1893 Attachments: Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Susan Duval SECONDER: Mark Johnson Prescott, Duval, Guadagnino, Johnson, RodriguezAYES: Page 9 of 17

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 12, 2023 20. Enter a Final Order Expelling the Student in Case No. E2024-11-03 for one (1) school year. 24-1894 Attachments: Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Susan Duval SECONDER: Shannon Rodriguez Prescott, Duval, Guadagnino, Johnson, RodriguezAYES: 21. Enter a Final Order Expelling the Student in Case No. E2024-11-04 for one (1) academic year. 24-1895 Attachments: Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Shannon Rodriguez SECONDER: Mark Johnson Prescott, Duval, Guadagnino, Johnson, RodriguezAYES: 22. Enter a Final Order Expelling the Student in Case No. E2024-11-05 for the remainder of the 2023-2024 School Year. 24-1896 Attachments: Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Gus Guadagnino SECONDER: Shannon Rodriguez Prescott, Duval, Guadagnino, Johnson, RodriguezAYES: 23. Enter a Final Order Expelling the Student in Case No. E2024-11-06 for the remainder of the 2023-2024 School Year. 24-1897 Attachments: Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Gus Guadagnino SECONDER: Shannon Rodriguez Prescott, Duval, Guadagnino, Johnson, RodriguezAYES: CITIZEN INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS (GREEN FORMS) 24. Citizen Input on agenda items for this meeting (Green Form)24-1916 Attachments: Citizen Input Speaker Green Form 110917 ACC No one came forward to speak on this item. Page 10 of 17

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 12, 2023 ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA The following agenda items were pulled from the consent agenda for discussion: 32. 24-1800: Approve a six-month time extension of the Finding of Available School Capacity issued for Arden at Brooksville, a 360-unit multifamily development, pulled by Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Rodriguez. 34. 24-1729: Approve renewing the piggyback of Sourcewell , State of Minnesota local government agency and Service Cooperative, RFP #080819 for Flooring Materials with Related Supplies and Services, to Tarkett USA for flooring materials and installation and authorize the purchase for an estimated annual amount of $200,000.00, pulled by Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Rodriguez. 38. 24-1804: Approve the award of Bid No. 24-031-10, Water & Water Softener Treatment Services to Ashbery Water and C.R. Water Treatment Services, LLC and authorize the purchase of goods and services for an estimated annual spending of $85,000.00 for Food Services and Maintenance Departments, pulled by Mrs. Rodriguez. Personnel Recommendations RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA MOVER: Shannon Rodriguez SECONDER: Mark Johnson Prescott, Duval, Guadagnino, Johnson, RodriguezAYES: 25. Approval of the Personnel Recommendations24-1890 Attachments: 23-24 BOARD AGENDA DECEMBER 12 2023 Dec 12 2023 Agenda ESOL 2024 Noninst PTS & Adm Supplements for 12-12-23 2024 Inst. Supplements & Differentiated Pay for 12-12-23 All Other Business Services Agenda Items 26. Approve Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Amendment No. 1 for Quarter Ending September 30, 2023 24-1786 Attachments: 24 GF BA 1 24 DSF BA 1 24 CPF BA 1 24 FSF BA 1 24 SRF BA 1 24 ESSER II BA 1 24 ESSER III BA 1 24 ARP-HCY BA 1 Page 11 of 17

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 12, 2023 27. Approve Deposit Account Resolution and New Signature Cards and Authorize the Execution of the Resolution and Signature Cards by the Board Chairperson and the Superintendent and Update Authorized Signers on Four (4) Truist Bank Accounts. 24-1865 Attachments: Hernando Co Schools Deposit Resolution Hernando Co Schools 2745_Redacted Hernando Co Schools 3295_Redacted Hernando Co Schools 9703_Redacted Hernando Co Schools 2024_Redacted Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC 28. Approve Disclosure Statement and Account Maintenance Form and Authorize the Execution of the Disclosure Statement and Account Maintenance Form by the Board Chairperson and the Superintendent on the Florida Prime Bank Account. 24-1866 Attachments: FL Prime_Redacted Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC 29. Approval of the updated salary schedule for the Aron Feis Guardian Program24-1904 Attachments: Guardian Salary Schedule - STRIKE Guardian Salary Schedule - CLEAN Budget Sheet Guardians Job Descriptions *30. Approve the job description for the Chief Financial Officer24-1898 Attachments: CFO Job Description strike through CFO Job Description clean 2023-2024 District Admin-Index-ACC updated 10-10-23 Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC All Other Communications & Government Relations Agenda Items 31. Approval of Calendar “B” as Recommended by the Calendar Committee24-1877 Attachments: Calendar A Calendar B Calendar A Survey Results Calendar B Survey Results 2024-25 Calendar Survey - All Responses Budget Sheet - No Financial Impact All Other Support Operations Agenda Items 33. Approve out of state travel for Steve Crognale, Ed LaRose, James Lipsey, Brian Ragan, Jodi Slone and Stacey Swihart of the High School Fixtures, Furnishings & Equipment (FF&E) Committee to Charlotte, North Carolina to attend the VS America Experience Days Conference on February 7th and 8th, 2023. 24-1871 Attachments: 24-1871 Experience Days Conference LEAVES 20231204145314110.pdf 24-1871 Budget - No Financial Page 12 of 17

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 12, 2023 All Other Purchase Order/Bid Agenda Items 35. Approve the Closeout/Final Acceptance to the Contract with Air Mechanical & Service Corp., for the Central High School Gym HVAC Project, and Authorize Final Payment in the Amount of $43,791.94. 24-1752 Attachments: 24-1752 Certificate Of Completion 24-1752 Final Change Order 24-1752 Final Payment 24-1752 Notice of Final Acceptance 24-1752 Notice of Final Settlement 24-1752 Release of Lien Final Payment 24-1752 Budget Sheet ada 36. Approve the renewal of the piggyback of School Board of Broward County Florida, ITB No. FY21-113, Furnish and Install Draperies, for goods and services awarded to Luxout Products, Inc., and authorize the purchase for an estimated annual amount of $10,000.00. 24-1753 Attachments: 24-1753 Bid Tab (12-12-23) 24-1753 Budget Sheet 37. Approve the agreement and authorize the purchase of pre-construction services from Walbridge Aldinger, LLC, for the Springstead High School Drainage and Roofing Improvement Project for $24,700.00. 24-1799 Attachments: 24-1799 CM Agreement 24-1799 Budget Sheet 39. Approve renewing Bid No. 21-515-35 RN, Lawn Maintenance, Golf Cart & Miscellaneous Equipment: Service, Parts & Accessories to multiple vendors for sales, repairs and other related services and authorize the purchase for an estimated annual spending of $40,000.00. 24-1814 Attachments: 21-515-35 RN Lawn Maintenance (12-12-2023) Lawn Maintenance Budget Sheet 2023 2 40. Approve the renewal of the piggyback of the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners, Hernando County, Florida Contract No. 20-R00082/PH, Geotechnical and Material Testing Engineering Services, for Geotechnical and Material Testing Engineering Services awarded to Tierra, Inc. and Professional Services Industries (PSI) and authorize purchases for an estimated annual amount of $100,000.00. 24-1836 Attachments: 24-1836 Bid Tabulation 24-1836 Budget Sheet Page 13 of 17

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 12, 2023 41. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Pasco Hernando State College and Hernando Schools for the Perkins V Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment. 24-1844 Attachments: Hernando County CLNA MOU (2) SREB Career Pathway Review Proposal Hernando County 2023-2024 Clean (1) (1) Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised WITH Financial Impact (1) 42. Approve the Closeout/Final Acceptance to the Contract with Air Mechanical & Service Corp., for the Pine Grove Elementary Soffit Replacement Project, and Authorize Final Payment in the Amount of $69,814.18. 24-1864 Attachments: 24-1864 Certificate of Completion 24-1864 Notice of Acceptance 24-1864 Final Pay App & Release of Lein 24-1864 Change Order No. 1 24-1864 Final Settlement 24-1864 Budget Sheet 43. Approval to reject all bids for Bid No. 24-165-15: Commercial Food Service and Equipment for School Cafeterias. 24-1872 Attachments: Budget Sheet NO Financial Impact ACC 44. Approval to Reject All Bids for Bid No. 24-485-06 RA: Janitorial/Custodial Products & Supplies (Warehouse Delivery). 24-1873 Attachments: Budget Sheet 45. Award Bid No. 24-207-09, Toner Cartridges & Drum Kits- New & Refurbished/Remanufactured, to multiple vendors for the purchase of toner cartridges & drum kits as needed, district-wide and authorize the spending for an estimated annual amount of $200,000.00. 24-1889 Attachments: 24-207-09 Toner & Ink (12-12-23) Budget Sheet-Toner Bid 46. Approve the Renewal of the piggyback of The School District of Palm Beach County, Bid #21C-10F: Cafeteria & Culinary Arts Equipment, OEM Parts, Installation & Repairs awarded to multiple vendors and authorize the purchase of goods and/or services for an estimated annual expenditure of $250,000. 24-1901 Attachments: 21-968-44 PB RN Cafeteria Culinary Arts (12-12-2023) 1901 Budget Sheet 47. Approve the Renewal of the piggyback of the School Board of Broward County, FL (SBBC), Bid #FY21-137: Appliances, Commercial Equipment, Supplies and Parts, awarded to multiple vendors, and authorize purchases for an estimated annual expenditure of $250,000. 24-1902 Attachments: 21-931-42 PB RN Appliances Commerical Equipment (12-12-2023) 1902 Budget Sheet Page 14 of 17

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 12, 2023 All Other School Board Agenda Items 48. Approval Requested for out of county travel for School Board Member(s) to attend the FSBA 37th Annual Day in the Legislature from January 17, 2024 through January 18, 2024 in Tallahassee, FL, that may exceed $500 per Board Member. 24-1840 Attachments: FSBA 37th Annual Day in the Legislature- Agenda FSBA 37th Annual Day in the Legislature- Cost Breakdown FSBA Invoice #35891 $390.00 Budget Sheet FSBA 37th Day in the Legislature ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR ACTION 32. Approve a six-month time extension of the Finding of Available School Capacity issued for Arden at Brooksville, a 360-unit multifamily development. 24-1800 Attachments: 24-1800 Arden School Capacity Finding.pdf 24-1800 Arden Extension Request.pdf 24-1800 Arden Vicinity Map.pdf 24-1800 Concurrency Manual Excerpts.pdf 24-1800 Budget Sheet RESULT: FAILED MOVER: Shannon Rodriguez SECONDER: Susan Duval Prescott, GuadagninoAYES: Duval, Johnson, RodriguezNAYS: Jim Lipsey, Manager of Planning, Design and Construction came forward to explain this item. The developer has not been able to obtain a permit from the city of Brooksville. After much discussion, Ms. Duval stated that she does not see a reason to extend their timeline. Mrs. Rodriguez stated that if the school board needs to make a decision tonight, they need to know if the hang up is because of local government. Mrs. Hypolite read section 10.4 of the School Concurrency manual. 34. Approve renewing the piggyback of Sourcewell , State of Minnesota local government agency and Service Cooperative, RFP #080819 for Flooring Materials with Related Supplies and Services, to Tarkett USA for flooring materials and installation and authorize the purchase for an estimated annual amount of $200,000.00. 24-1729 Attachments: 20-914-27 PB RN Tarkett Flooring (12-12-2023) Tarkett Flooring Budget Sheet RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Susan Duval SECONDER: Mark Johnson Prescott, Duval, Guadagnino, JohnsonAYES: RodriguezNAYS: Chris Reckner, Manager of Purchasing and Robert Kublick, Manager of Environmental Page 15 of 17

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 12, 2023 Services came forward to explain this item. They explained the process of piggybacking. 38. Approve the award of Bid No. 24-031-10, Water & Water Softener Treatment Services to Ashbery Water and C.R. Water Treatment Services, LLC and authorize the purchase of goods and services for an estimated annual spending of $85,000.00 for Food Services and Maintenance Departments. 24-1804 Attachments: BID Water Softener 1804 Maint Budget Sheet 1804 FNS Budget Sheet RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Shannon Rodriguez SECONDER: Mark Johnson Prescott, Duval, Guadagnino, Johnson, RodriguezAYES: Lori Drenth, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, and Steve Crognale, Executive Director of Support Operations came forward to explain this item. Mr. Crognale explained this item. ADDENDUM ITEMS CITIZEN INPUT ON GENERAL TOPICS (PINK FORMS) 49. Citizen Input on Hernando County School issues on which the School Board customarily takes action (Pink Form - non-agenda items) 24-1917 Attachments: Citizen Input Speaker Pink Form 110917 ACC Ayanna Hypolite, School Board Attorney read the instructions for this item. The following citizens were called to speak: Michelle Mayhill, Diane Liptak, Lori Sowers, Aja Moore, Wendy Porter, Charles "Kojack" Burnett and Kim Mulrooney. Pam Everett had completed a form, but did not come forward to speak. INFORMATIONAL AGENDA ITEMS GENERAL COUNSEL Mrs. Hypolite wished everyone a merry Christmas and happy holidays. SCHOOL BOARD COMMENTS Mr. Johnson stated that they discussed access to the business side of Skyward. He also mentioned he is disappointed that the Board believes it is wrong to show support for Israel. He wished everyone a happy Hanukah and a merry Christmas. Mrs. Rodriguez spoke about wanting to speak with the book committees. She also spoke about accessing the financial information in Skyward. Mrs. Rodriguez thanked everyone for coming out and wished everyone a merry Christmas and a happy new year. Ms. Duval recognized schools for various accomplishments and wished everyone a safe and restful winter break. Ms. Rhineberger, Mr. Guadagnino and Mrs. Prescott wished everyone a merry Christmas. Mr. Stratton thanked Eastside Elementary School for coming out tonight. He also announced that the district maintained a B rating. He also wished everyone happy holidays. Page 16 of 17

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 12, 2023 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:12 P.M. _______________________________ _______________________________ Superintendent Board Chair Mission Statement The Hernando County School District Collaborates with students, parents and other community stakeholders to effectively prepare all students for a successful transition into a diverse and changing world . Page 17 of 17