Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m.

2 Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Pinellas County Schools 10 a.m. Administration Building 301 4th Street SW Largo, FL 33770 https://www.pcsb.org Vision: 100% Student Success Mission: "Educate and prepare each student for college, career and life." 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.1 Call to Order Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.2 Invocation - Dr. Jeff Iskra, Church by the Sea, 495 137th Avenue Circle, Madeira Beach, FL 33708 Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.3 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.4 National Anthem Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.5 Video - Surprise! Our 2024 Top 10 Finalists Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - 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 Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.7 Presentation by Student Rights and Responsibilities - Tarpon Springs High School Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - 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 Nov 14, 2023 - 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 Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adopt Agenda File Attachments 4. Special Order Agenda Subject 4.1 Presentation of Proclamation Observing National Education Support Professionals Day, November 15, 2023 Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action,Proclamation Recommended Action Approve the proclamation Observing National Education Support Professionals Day, November 15, 2023. BACKGROUND : In 1987, the National Education Association (NEA) Representative Assembly called for the creation of Education Support Professionals Day as a way to honor and recognize the contributions that school support professionals make to public education every day. Observed on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, National Education Support Professionals Day is a time to celebrate the contributions our support professionals provide to students at every school and department throughout the district. Pinellas County Schools recognizes the invaluable services provided by our support professionals that enable students to learn in positive, supportive environments. Support staff employees serve as role models to our students, staff and families. Without the tireless contributions of support professionals, the district would not achieve at such high levels. Support professionals do whatever it takes day-in and day-out and are essential to Pinellas County Schools. SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments National Support Professionals Day 11.14.23.pdf (162 KB) 5. Public Comments on Agenda Items Subject 5.1 Meeting Procedures Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - 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 Amendment to Policies 2240 - Controversial Issues and 2510 - Instructional Materials, Including Textbooks. (This is the second reading. There are no changes.) Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approve the amendment to Policies 2240 - Controversial Issues and 2510 - Instructional Materials, Including Textbooks. BACKGROUND : The recommended amendments to Policies 2240-Controversial Issues and 2510-Instructional Materials, Including Textbooks align to new legislation in House Bill 1069. Policy 2240 is updated to reflect the recommended changes for the Instructional Materials Review Committee. The substantive amendments recommended for Policy 2510 - Instructional Materials, Including Textbooks include: Adding the definition of library media materials using statutory language. Adding 'remove' to the statement about the superintendent's responsibility, as recommended by the school board during the July Workshop. Simplifying the objection form sentence to reflect the required use of the Florida Department of Education form. Updating the point of contact for objection form submission. Modifying from a two-tiered process to a single districtwide process. Specifying that the district committee will be composed of: Two (2) instructional staff members, Three (3) parents of students who have access to the materials, A district content specialist or library media coordinator, An executive director of education, and A district administrator, who will serve as the non-voting chairperson. Updating that the material objected to will remain in use during the review, unless otherwise required by law. Adding the requirement that the committee meetings will be publicly noticed. Specifying that the public, the complainant and respective instructional staff will have the opportunity to speak at the committee meeting. Clarifying that the committee's final determination represents the school board's final action and is applied districtwide. Adding a statement regarding appeals, in accordance with law. RATIONALE: The amendments to these policies align with updated state requirements. DATA SOURCES: David Koperski, School Board Attorney Laurie Dart, Staff Attorney Sara Waechter, Assistant School Board Attorney Daniel J. Evans, Ed.D., Chief Academic Officer Leanna Ison, Director, Strategic Planning and Policy SUBMITTED BY: Jennifer Dull, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer File Attachments 2240 Controversial Issues Second Reading 11.14.23.pdf (1,743 KB) 2510 Instructional Materials Including Texbooks Second Reading 11.14.23.pdf (2,635 KB) 6. Unfinished Business Subject 6.2 Public Hearing to Consider the Amendment to Policies 2110 - District Strategic Plan, 5330 - Use of Medications, 5330.01 - Self-Administered Medications, and 8600.01 - Safe Driver Plan (This is the second reading. There are no changes.) Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approve the amendment to Policies 2110 - District Strategic Plan, 5330 - Use of Medications, 5330.01 - Self-Administered Medications and 8600.01 - Safe Driver Plan. BACKGROUND : Each year, the district reviews policies in alignment with state legislation and Florida State Board of Education Rule updates, as well as district and state practices. The proposed amendments to the policies below align with this year’s state updates. Policy 2110 - District Strategic Plan is updated to reflect a three-year plan as opposed to an annual plan. Policy 5330 - Use of Medications is adding a new third paragraph in alignment with new legislation, and redacting procedures from policy that are in the School Health Services Manual. Policy 5330.01 - Self-Administered Medications is being repealed because it is consolidated into the revisions to 5330. Policy 8600.01 - Safe Driver Plan is increasing the maximum amount of damage from $250 to $1,000 in incident reporting. RATIONALE : The proposed amendments to these policies ensure alignment with updated state requirements as well as district procedures. DATA SOURCES : David Koperski, School Board Attorney Sara Waechter, Assistant School Board Attorney Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer Thomas Mark Hagewood, Director, Transportation Leanna Ison, Director, Strategic Planning and Policy Sara O’Toole, Director, Nursing and Medical Services SUBMITTED BY : Jennifer Dull, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer File Attachments 8600.01 Safe Driver Plan Second Reading 11.14.23.pdf (3,486 KB) 2110 District Strategic Plan Second Reading 11.14.23.pdf (154 KB) 5330.01 Self-Administered Medications Second Reading 11.14.23.pdf (162 KB) 5330 Use of Medications Second Reading 11.14.23.pdf (715 KB) 6. Unfinished Business Subject 6.3 Public Hearing to Consider the Amendment to Policies 2421 - Career and Technical Education Programs, 5410.01 - Required Core Curriculum/Promotion/Retention/Acceleration – Elementary, 5420.01 - Reporting Student Progress – Elementary, 5420.02 - Reporting Student Progress – Middle School and 5420.03 - Reporting Student Progress and Class Ranking – High School. (This is the second reading. There are changes.) Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approve the amendment to Policies 2421-Career and Technical Education Programs, 5410.01-Required Core Curriculum/Promotion/Retention/Acceleration – Elementary Schools, 5420.01-Reporting Student Progress – Elementary School, 5420.02-Reporting Student Progress – Middle School, and 5420.03-Reporting Student Progress and Class Ranking – High School. BACKGROUND: Each year, the district reviews policies in alignment with state legislation and Florida State Board of Education Rule updates, as well as district and state practices. The proposed amendments to the policies below align with this year’s state updates. Policy 2421 – Career and Technical Education Programs: Adds a bullet (F) about school-day career awareness fairs to PCS high school students regarding career and postsecondary opportunities within the geographic area of Pinellas County. Replaces the term "cooperative education" with "work-based learning." Policy 5410.01: Required Core Curriculum/Promotion/Retention/Acceleration – Elementary Schools: Adds language for substantial reading and math deficiencies. Updates FSA and standards verbiage to relevant terminology. Modifies formatting to support flow and understandability. Policy 5420.01 – Reporting Student Progress – Elementary School: Adds that any student who has a substantial reading deficiency shall have additional parent/teacher conferences throughout the year. Changes "Pinellas Instructional Assessment Plan" to "grade level benchmarks," and adds science and social studies to reading, writing and math. Updates consistent formatting to match the other 5420 policies. Policy 5420.02 – Reporting Student Progress – Middle School: Clarifies the Final Grades section, specifically re-taking a high school course that has an end of course assessment, and grade computation (change since first reading). Clarifies the requirement for students to take the yearlong civics course once in their middle school years. Clarifies that the requirement for district-developed semester exams for courses that do not have a state assessment include the science and social studies courses that do not have state assessments. Updates the Early Exam section to be consistent with the high school policy (change since first reading). Updates consistent formatting to match the other 5420 policies. Policy 5420.03 – Reporting Student Progress and Class Ranking – High School: Simplifies the section regarding grade weighting and removes grade scales that are no longer in use. Updates consistent formatting to match the other 5420 policies. RATIONALE: The proposed amendments to these policies ensure alignment with updated state requirements as well as district procedures. DATA SOURCES: David Koperski, School Board Attorney Sara Waechter, Assistant School Board Attorney Daniel J. Evans, Ed.D., Chief Academic Officer William Mark Hunt, Executive Director, Career, Technical and Adult Education Michael Feeney, Executive Director, Elementary School Education Erin Phelps, Executive Director, Middle School Education Rita Vasquez, Ed.D., Executive Director, High School Education Leanna Ison, Director, Strategic Planning and Policy SUBMITTED BY: Jennifer Dull, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer File Attachments 2421 Career Technical Education Second Reading 11.14.23.pdf (1,959 KB) 5410.01 Required Core Curric-Elementary Second Reading 11.14.23.pdf (6,894 KB) 5420.01 Reporting Student Progress-Elem Second Reading 11.14.23.pdf (2,261 KB) 5420.02 Reporting Student Progress-MS Second Reading 11.14.23.pdf (8,771 KB) 5420.03 Reporting Student Progress-HS Second Reading 11.14.23.pdf (11,275 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.1 Request Approval of the Minutes of the School Board Workshop of October 17, 2023 Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent),Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the school board workshop of October 17, 2023. File Attachments DRAFT Minutes School Board Workshop 10172023.pdf (178 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.2 Request Approval of the Minutes of the School Board Meeting of October 24, 2023 Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent),Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the school board meeting of October 24, 2023. File Attachments DRAFT Minutes School Board Meeting 10242023.pdf (214 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.3 Request Approval of the Personnel Recommendations - Administrative, Instructional and Supporting Services Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Costs of personnel actions fall within the approved budget. Recommended Action Approve the Personnel Recommendations - Administrative, Instructional and Supporting Services - November 14, 2023. BACKGROUND : Florida law states that the school board shall act on personnel actions. The attached lists of personnel actions reflect recommendations in various areas including: Administrative - Change in Contract Status, Leave of Absences, Resignations and Retirements Instructional - Appointments, Change in Contract Status, Leave of Absences, Resignations, Retirements, Contracted Services, Substitutes and Teaching Out-of-Field (Teachers, ESOL, Co-Teacher, Long-Term Substitutes) Supporting Services - Appointments, Substitutes, Status Changes, Job Title Changes, Cost Center Changes, Leave of Absences, Resignations and Retirements RATIONALE : Human Resources Services strives to recruit, support and retain a highly effective and diverse workforce. Approval of the administrative, instructional and support services personnel actions are requested in order to continue to provide high-quality educational services. Human Resources Services has determined that all person recommended by the superintendent met the minimum qualifications contained in the job description for the position to which the employee has been recommended. DATA SOURCES : District-level Administrators School-based Administrators SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments Administrative Board Agenda November 14, 2023 [FY 23-24].pdf (100 KB) Instructional Board Agenda November 14, 2023 [FY 22-23 and 23-24].pdf (249 KB) Supporting Services Board Agenda November 14, 2023 [FY 23-24].pdf (183 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.4 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of the Director, Federal Programs Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - 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 Coral C. Marsh to Director, Federal Programs, effective November 15, 2023. BACKGROUND : The Director, Federal Programs position is available due to the retirement of Martha B. Giancola, effective December 1, 2023. This position was advertised for one week and eight applicants applied for the position. Superintendent’s staff interviewed two finalists on November 7, 2023. RATIONALE : Coral Marsh began her career in Pinellas County Schools in 2005. She currently serves as the Gifted Education Specialist (2018 to present). Her background also includes serving as a Gifted Teacher at Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 School (2008-2018), a Teacher at Southside Fundamental Middle School (2006-2008) and a Substitute Teacher (2005). Ms. Marsh earned a master’s degree in Education-Curriculum and Instruction from the University of South Florida and a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Florida. DATA SOURCES : Jennifer Dull, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer Anna Brown, Ed.D., Executive Director Assessment, Accountability and Research SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.5 Request Approval of the Appointment of the Exceptional Student Education Specialist Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - 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 Jessica D. Rey to Exceptional Student Education Specialist effective November 15, 2023. BACKGROUND : The Exceptional Student Education Specialist position is available due to the resignation of Amy L. Fichter, effective August 22, 2023. This position was advertised and 16 applicants applied and interviewed for the position. Superintendent's staff interviewed two finalists on October 18, 2023. RATIONALE : Jessica Rey began her career in Pinellas County Schools in 2012. She currently serves as a Resource Teacher at the Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources Systems (FDLRS) (2016 to present). Her background also includes serving as an Autism Spectrum Disorder Teacher at Forest Lakes Elementary School (2012-2016). Ms. Rey earned a master's degree in Science Counseling with a Concentration in Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis from Nova Southeastern University and a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Saint Thomas University. DATA SOURCES : Stephanie Long, Chief Student Support Officer Evelyn Mowatt, Executive Director, Exceptional Student Education SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.6 Request Approval to Create/Revise Job Descriptions Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.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 continuously engages in reviewing current employee job descriptions and, as appropriate, proposes new/revised job descriptions, being mindful of best practices to accomplish the district’s mission and goals. These new/revised job descriptions accurately reflect the minimum qualifications and/or better align the essential responsibilities with the major function of the positions. This results in a more comprehensively trained staff. The following new/revised job descriptions support a more effective or efficient operation within various departments: Chief of Schools Police School Safety Specialist Threat Management Coordinator RATIONALE : Human Resources Services Compensation team reviews , updates and revises all job classifications assuring that Pinellas County School Board job descriptions reflect updated titles, major functions, essential responsibilities, qualifications, pay grades and reporting structures in order to eliminate the duplication of efforts, and define and delineate position roles and responsibilities. DATA SOURCES : Stephanie Woodford, Deputy Superintendent Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments Job Descriptions Board Meeting November 14 2023.pdf (476 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.7 Request Approval of Budget Amendment No. 9 (May 2023) to the District's 2022-2023 School Year Budget Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Approval of this budget amendment will result in an updated budget that reflects the changes in revenues received along with the offsetting increases or decreases to appropriations. Recommended Action Approve Budget Amendment No. 9 (May 2023) to the district's 2022-2023 school year budget. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : This budget amendment, with the detail attached, reflects changes in revenues received and the resulting changes in budgetary appropriations. This amendment also includes adjustments to reflect changes in coding based on actual expenditures plus encumbrances. RATIONALE : The budget amendment is procedurally necessary to update the district's budget to reflect the changes outlined under "BACKGROUND." Operating Fund (1) Increases or decreases to state and local revenues, with offsetting increases or decreases to appropriations. (2) Adjustments to reflect changes in coding based on actual or proposed expenditures. Debt Service No change. Capital Outlay Fund (1) Increases or decreases to state and local revenues, with offsetting increases or decreases to appropriations. (2) Adjustments to reflect changes in coding based on actual or proposed expenditures. Contracted Programs Fund (1) Increases or decreases to state and local revenues, with offsetting increases or decreases to appropriations. (2) Adjustments to reflect changes in coding based on actual or proposed expenditures. Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund No change. Other CARES Act Relief Fund Adjustments to reflect changes in coding based on actual or proposed expenditures. Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund II Adjustments to reflect changes in coding based on actual or proposed expenditures. Other CRRSA Act Relief - GEER II Fund Adjustments to reflect changes in coding based on actual or proposed expenditures. American Rescue Plan (ARP) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund III Adjustments to reflect changes in coding based on actual or proposed expenditures. Food and Nutrition Fund No change. Self-Insured Workers Comp & Liability No change. Self-Insured Health Fund No change. Permanent Fund No change. Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund No change. This fund is reported on a quarterly basis and is currently updated with March 31, 2023, financial data. The 2022-2023 Budget was approved by the School Board at the Public Hearing on September 13, 2022. The financial impact to the Operating Fund follows: Voluntary Pre-K program increased $646,761 which has corresponding appropriations in Function 5500 (Pre-Kindergarten). Gifts, grants, and bequests increased $10,868 due to donations to Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary for $7,368, Hollins High for $2,500, and the Office of Strategic Communications for $1,000. Transfers from capital projects increased $4,071,752 due to capital outlay funding. Total estimated revenue and transfers increased $4,729,381. Appropriations increased $5,913,550. Non-spendable fund balance remained unchanged. Restricted fund balance decreased $172,224. Assigned fund balance decreased $1,000,000. Unassigned fund balance decreased $11,945. DATA SOURCES : Lou Ann Jourdan, Executive Director, Budget and Resource Allocation Samantha Chastain, Manager, Budget, FTE and Cost Reporting Stacy Pitt, Senior Financial Reporting Analyst - Program Cost Report SUBMITTED BY : Kevin W. Smith, CPA, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments BA 9 May 2023.pdf (489 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.8 Request Approval of the Financial Statements for the Month Ending May 31, 2023 Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approve the financial statements for the month ending May 31, 2023. Goals BACKGROUND : The financial statements are a summary of the financial condition and financial activities of the school board. These statements provide a districtwide view of financial operations. RATIONALE : The financial records and accounts of the school board are maintained under the direction of the superintendent with approval of the board. DATA SOURCES : Karen Post, CPA, Director, Accounting Stacy Pitt, Senior Financial Reporting Analyst - Program Cost Report SUBMITTED BY : Kevin W. Smith, CPA, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments PCSB Financial Statement May 2023.pdf (132 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.9 Request Approval of the 2022-2023 Annual Financial Report Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the 2022-2023 Annual Financial Report. BACKGROUND : The Annual Financial Report is a summary of the financial condition and financial activities of the school board for the past fiscal year. The report is retained by the district for audit purposes. This report is submitted to the Commissioner of Education, Florida Department of Education, in accordance with statutory requirements and State Board Rules, by a specified date. RATIONALE: The financial records and accounts of the school board are maintained under the direction of the superintendent with approval of the board. DATA SOURCES : Karen Post, CPA, Director, Accounting Lisa McNeill, General Manager, General Accounting SUBMITTED BY: Kevin W. Smith, CPA, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments 306433 AFR FY23 11.14.23.pdf (24,640 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.10 Request Approval of the Annual Property Records Inventory Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - 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 District's Annual Property Records Inventory Report for fiscal year 2022-2023. BACKGROUND : Chapter 69I-73, Florida Administrative Code, requires districts to maintain adequate records of property in their custody and requires a complete physical inventory of all property to be taken annually. The inventories are conducted on a continual basis, with reports submitted periodically. The attached summary represents the results of the inventories conducted of district property for fiscal year 2022-2023, and contain an indication, by school and department, of the degrees of compliance with Florida Administrative Code, Florida Statutes and Pinellas County School Board policy related to inventory controls and procedures. Deficiencies were presented to school principals, department heads and appropriate staff following the completion of actual inventory, field work and office review for the 2022-2023 inventories. The individual reports have been sent to department heads and school principals. They were requested to formally respond to each deficiency and recommendation. A summary report of deficiencies is sent to the area superintendents/chiefs annually. Individual reports for the schools and departments that were completed are available for review in the Auditing and Property Records Department. RATIONALE : This report is necessary to comply with Florida Administrative Code, Florida Statutes and Pinellas County School Board policy. Where deficiencies exist, the appropriate area superintendent or division head oversees the development of procedures for correcting the deficiencies and monitors the resulting implementation. Staff from the Chief Financial Office and the Auditing and Property Records Department, in particular, provides technical assistance to the schools and area superintendents/chiefs in this process. DATA SOURCES : Dawn T. Muir, CPA, Auditing and Property Records Franca Courchene, Manager, Auditing Erica Wieland, Property Records Analyst SUBMITTED BY : Kevin W. Smith, CPA, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments Annual Property Records Inventory Report 2022-23 11.14.23.pdf (333 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.11 Request Approval to Retire Tagged Fixed Assets Reported as Missing for Two Consecutive Years Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - 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 request to retire the tagged fixed assets reported as missing for two consecutive years. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : Authorization by the school board is required prior to recording the disposal/retirement of tagged fixed assets that have been missing for two consecutive years. Annual inventories are conducted throughout the district to verify all fixed assets distributed in each school or department. Administrators and directors were notified of missing equipment on their fiscal year 2022-2023 Fixed Asset Inventory Report. In the 2022-2023 fiscal year, 452 tagged items were missing for two consecutive years with a total depreciated value of $33,596.18. Retiring these fixed assets from the recorded active tagged inventory will result in a more accurate reflection of active assets at the affected cost centers. RATIONALE : Section274.07, Florida Statutes, requires that authority for the disposal/retirement of property be recorded in the board minutes. Department of Financial Services Division of Accounting and Auditing Rule 691-73.005, Florida Administrative Code, provides that the property records should include information of property items disposed of including the date, authority and manner of disposition. The tagged assets listed on the attached schedule have been identified as missing for two consecutive years. DATA SOURCES : Dawn Muir, CPA, Director, Auditing and Property Records Erica Wieland, Property Records Analyst SUBMITTED BY : Kevin W. Smith, CPA, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments 2022-23 Tagged Fixed Assets Missing for Two Years Report 11.14.23.pdf (18 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.12 Request Approval to Retire Tagged Fixed Assets Reported as Lost, Stolen or Damaged Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - 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 request to retire tagged fixed assets reported as lost, stolen, or damaged. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : Authorization by the school board is required prior to recording the disposal/retirement of tagged fixed assets. Throughout the fiscal year equipment is lost, stolen or damaged. These items are submitted to the Risk Management and Insurance Department on a Damage and/or Loss of Business Property Report. Risk Management assesses each specific case. An itemized list of those claim reports is submitted to Property Records to request board approval for retirement of these specific items. Retiring these fixed assets from the recorded active tagged inventory will result in a more accurate reflection of active assets at the affected cost centers. The total depreciated value of the lost, stolen or damaged tagged fixed assets for the 2022-2023 year is $974.27. RATIONALE : Section 274.07, Florida Statutes, requires that authority for the disposal/retirement of property be recorded in the board minutes. Department of Financial Services Division of Accounting and Auditing Rule 69l-73.005, Florida Administrative Code, provides that the property records should include information on property items disposed of including the date, authority and manner of disposition. The tagged assets listed on the attached schedule have been reported as lost, stolen or damaged through the completion of a Damage and/or Loss of Business Property Report which was submitted to the Risk Management and Insurance Department. For stolen items, a police report case number is required. DATA SOURCES : Dawn Muir, CPA Director, Auditing and Property Records Erica Wieland, Property Records Analyst, Auditing and Property Records SUBMITTED BY : Kevin W. Smith, CPA, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Financial Office File Attachments 2022-23 Fixed Asset Lost, Stolen or Damaged Retirement Report 11.14.23.pdf (147 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.13 Request for Approval of Purchasing Items in Accordance with Bid Policies and Procedures Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - 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 statutes. 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 : Kevin W. Smith, CPA, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments PURCHASING AGENDA SUMMARY 11-14-23.pdf (6,235 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.14 Request Approval of Substantial Completion for Building 13 Gym Lobby and Gymnasium, as of September 18, 2023, at Clearwater High School, Project No. 9251 Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - 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 substantial completion for building 13 gym lobby and gymnasium, as of September 18, 2023, at Clearwater High School, Project No. 9251 BACKGROUND : The project architect has certified this project is substantially complete as of September 18, 2023. This date establishes the beginning of the school district’s responsibilities for maintenance, cleaning and insurance for this work. Warranties for this work shall commence per contract terms, and the school district is responsible for oversight of warranty claims. A punch list of work to be completed or corrected was made on the date of substantial completion and such work must be complete before final acceptance. A copy of the substantial completion form is attached. RATIONALE : The work required under the terms of the contract is substantially complete. The establishment of a date of substantial completion is a requirement of the contract terms. DATA SOURCES : Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Richard Gauvey, Senior Construction Coordinator John S. Kidwell, A.I.A, Hepner Architects, Inc. Eric Delisle, Project Manager, JE Dunn Construction SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments 2023-11-14 #9251 Bldg 13, Gym Lobby and Gymnasium Substantial Completion.pdf (304 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.15 Request Approval of Substantial Completion for Building 1 Area E Classrooms as of October 4, 2023, Pinellas Central Elementary School, Project No. 9419. Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - 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 substantial completion for Building 1 Area E classrooms as of October 4, 2023, at Pinellas Central Elementary School, Project No. 9419. BACKGROUND : The project architect has certified this project is substantially complete as of October 4, 2023. This date establishes the beginning of the school district’s responsibilities for maintenance, cleaning and insurance for this work. Warranties for this work shall commence per contract terms, and the school district is responsible for oversight of warranty claims. A punch list of work to be completed or corrected was made on the date of substantial completion and such work must be complete before final acceptance. A copy of the substantial completion form is attached. RATIONALE : The work required under the terms of the contract is substantially complete. The establishment of a date of substantial completion is a requirement of the contract terms. DATA SOURCES : Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Richard Gauvey, Senior Construction Coordinator Ted Williamson, President, Williamson Dacar Associates, Inc. Chris Bell, Project Manager, JE Dunn Construction SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments 2023-11-14 #9419 Bldg 1 Area E Classrooms Substantial Completion.pdf (297 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.16 Request Approval of the Electronic School Mapping Agreement With the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office to Create Emergency Response Maps of Each District and Charter School and Ancillary Facilities Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source Funding will be provided through the School Mapping Data Grant in the amount of $535,053. Recommended Action Approve the electronic school mapping agreement with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office to create emergency response maps of each district and charter school and ancillary facilities. BACKGROUND : The School Mapping Grant Program was established by the 2023 Florida Legislature to provide funding to create emergency response maps for public school buildings in Florida which will be shared with law enforcement and first responder agencies. School districts, in consultation with local law enforcement and public safety agencies, were encouraged to apply for the grant. On October 10, 2023, the district submitted an intent to participate in the grant application process. Pinellas County Schools (PCS) has been approved for the grant and has been awarded $535,053. This agreement will allow the district to direct the grant funds to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office who will then contract with an approved vendor to map all PCS schools, including charter schools, and ancillary facilities and share those maps with all first responders agencies. RATIONALE : This agreement will allow district administration to work with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office to map all district schools and staff facilities and all charter schools at no cost to the school district. DATA SOURCES : Luke C. Williams, Chief of Schools Police SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments Electronic School Mapping Agreement 11.14.23.pdf (3,103 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.17 Request Approval of Software as a Service Agreement With Tyler Technologies for Transportation Routing and Support Software Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source The funding source is district capital outlay in the amount of $1,367,612. Recommended Action Approve the Software as a Service agreement with Tyler Technologies for transportation routing and support software. BACKGROUND : The district's current transportation routing software is outdated and does not communicate with other transportation-related software used by the district leading to inefficiencies and delays. A comprehensive Request For Proposals (RFP) for student transportation routing and support software was issued in June 2023. A cross-functional team of transportation personnel and district leaders evaluated the respondents and selected four firms for in-person interviews. Tyler Technologies was selected as the preferred vendor upon completion of the interview process. RATIONALE : The transportation department, schools and parents desire timely and accurate communication and sharing of information regarding student transportation. Approval of this agreement will allow the purchase of software which will unify resources and lead to greater efficiency and improved communication. DATA SOURCES : David Koperski, School Board Attorney Stephanie Woodford, Deputy Superintendent Jennifer Dull, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer Keith Mastorides, Chief Technology Officer Jason Shedrick, Ed.D., Administrator on Special Assignment Thomas Mark Hagewood, Director, Transportation Mary-Jo Nugent, Transportation Routing Logistics Specialist SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments Tyler Technologies Software as a Service Agreement 11.14.23.pdf (47,438 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.18 Request Approval of the First Quarter Submittal of Change Order Summaries Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source The net result of these change orders is $13,500 in additional costs. The source of funding for these change orders is district capital outlay. Recommended Action Approve the first quarter submittal of change order summaries. BACKGROUND : The summary of approved change orders for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023-2024 are being submitted for approval by the Facilities Design and Construction Department and the Maintenance Department under the authority of Board Policy 6345. The first quarter summary (July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023) shows one (1) change order submitted from the Facilities Design and Construction Department. The first quarter summary (July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023) shows one (1) change order submitted from the Maintenance Department. RATIONALE : This report is being submitted in accordance with School Board Policy 6345, whereby change orders or construction change directives are brought to the board in summary form on a quarterly basis to be entered into the minutes. DATA SOURCES : Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments Change Order Summary - 1st Quarter Fiscal 2023-2024 11.14.23.pdf (74 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.19 Request Approval to Sell District Surplus and Obsolete Fixed Assets by PublicSurplus.com Internet Auction Site or Royal Auction Group Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source Selling of the district’s surplus equipment through Royal Auction Group and Public Surplus.com generates revenue for the district. Recommended Action Approve selling district surplus and obsolete fixed assets by PublicSurplus.com Internet Auction Site or Royal Auction Group. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : The warehouse receives requests from schools and district sites to pick up surplus and obsolete property. A district property forum has been established for schools and district sites to post useful surplus items before being disposed of to provide an opportunity for other district sites to obtain this surplus property. Warehouse trucks transfer the equipment to the surplus property warehouse for storage or disposal. District staff evaluates unclaimed surplus property. Property that is deemed no longer useful to the district is made available for sale to the public using an auction company and internet auction site. RATIONALE : The school board authorizes the sale of surplus property. Florida Statutes 274.05, 274.06 and 274.07 provides direction for the disposition and recording of surplus assets which are obsolete and no longer serve a useful function within the district. DATA SOURCES : Lou Ann Jourdan, Executive Director, Budget and Resource Allocation Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Karen Oruwariye, Director, Food and Nutrition Brian Lowe, Vehicle Maintenance Specialist Robert Strader, Warehouse Coordinator SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments 11.14.23 Board Agenda Surplus Lists Workbook - SELL.pdf (68 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.20 Request Approval to Recycle, Cannibalize, Scrap or Donate District Surplus and Obsolete Fixed Assets Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source Scrap district surplus and obsolete fixed assets sent to recycling generates revenue for the district. Recommended Action Approve request to recycle, cannibalize, scrap or donate district surplus and obsolete fixed assets. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : The warehouse receives requests from schools and district sites to pick up surplus and obsolete technology equipment. Computer equipment over 5 years old and unrepairable is sent to the surplus warehouse to be physically checked in by onsite district support staff. Computers found to be useful by onsite technical support staff may get reassigned to schools or district sites. Schools may keep obsolete technology equipment that meets their educational needs. Computers that are deemed no longer useful to the district are sent to the recycling company. RATIONALE : The school board authorizes the sale of surplus property. Florida Statutes 274.05, 274.06 and 274.07 provides direction for the disposition and recording of surplus assets which are obsolete and no longer serve a useful function within the district. DATA SOURCES : Lou Ann Jourdan, Executive Director, Budget and Resource Allocation Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Karen Oruwariye, Director, Food and Nutrition Brian Lowe, Vehicle Maintenance Specialist Robert Strader, Warehouse Coordinator SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments 11.14.23 Board Agenda Surplus Lists Workbook - SCRP CANN.pdf (66 KB) 11.14.23 Board Agenda Surplus Lists Workbook - RCYL.pdf (82 KB) 8. Nonconsent Subject 8.1 Setting a Public Hearing and Authorizing the Advertisement of the Public Hearing to Consider the Amendment to Policies 6320 - Purchasing and Bidding, 6423 - Use of Credit Cards, 6424 - Purchasing Cards and 6440 - Cooperative Purchasing. This is the first reading. Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approve the public hearing and authorize the advertisement of the public hearing to consider the amendment to Policies 6320 - Purchasing and Bidding, 6423 - Use of Credit Cards, 6424 - Purchasing Cards and 6440 - Cooperative Purchasing. BACKGROUND : The purchasing policies are being revised as a result of operational continuous improvement. The amendment to Policy 6320 – Purchasing and Bidding combines Policies 6423 – Use of Credit Cards, 6424 – Purchasing Cards, and 6440 – Cooperative Purchasing into a single policy. In addition to clarifying language, the amendments specifically reflect: The addition of section I.D. Ethical Conduct for purchasing staff, based on existing School Board Policy, Florida Statute and National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Code of Conduct. The addition of section II.A.3. Invitations to Negotiate, which established the authority to solicit goods and services on behalf of the district. Clarification to section II.D.3.d. that procurements over $50,000 require School Board approval, in alignment with Florida Board of Education Rules. The added definition of a Cone of Silence to policy in alignment with Florida Statutes and State Board Rules regarding lobbying and communication during a solicitation. The addition of section V. Authority to Disbar or Suspend for suppliers who knowingly violate the code of silence, those who have been disbarred by other governmental or public agencies or convicted of a crime during the course of business. RATIONALE : These policy amendments provide clarification in alignment with state and federal laws. DATA SOURCES : David Koperski, School Board Attorney Sara Waechter, Assistant School Board Attorney Kevin W. Smith, CPA, Chief Financial Officer Stephen “Joe” Benjamin, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, Director, Purchasing Leanna Ison, Director, Strategic Planning and Policy SUBMITTED BY : Jennifer Dull, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer File Attachments Policy 6320 Purchasing and Bidding First Reading 11.14.23.pdf (32,523 KB) Policy 6423 Use of Credit Cards 11.14.23.pdf (1,405 KB) Policy 6424 Purchasing Cards First Reading 11.14.23.pdf (95 KB) Policy 6440 Cooperative Purchasing First Reading 11.14.23.pdf (1,163 KB) 8. Nonconsent Subject 8.2 Request Approval of Negotiated Agreement with the SEIU/Florida Public Services Union (FPSU) Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source The approximate cost for the salary increases totals $3,162,144. Recommended Action Approve the negotiated agreement for all active employees in this bargaining unit. BACKGROUND : The district bargaining team and SEIU/FPSU reached a tentative agreement on salaries and healthcare for the 2023-2024 school year, as well as agreements on contract language. A summary of the tentative agreement includes: Salary Increase and Healthcare Employees in the bargaining unit currently earning fifteen dollars an hour ($15.00) will receive a pay increase of 3% to 4.25% as indicated on the new salary schedule, retroactive to July 1, 2023. With the exception of employees in the category of Bus Driver, Bus Driver Relief and Lead Driver, who received a raise in May 2023, all other employees in the SEIU bargaining unit will receive a 4.5% pay increase as indicated on the new salary schedule, retroactive to July 1, 2023. Employees in the category of Bus Driver, Bus Driver Relief and Lead Driver will receive a five hundred dollar ($500) one-time non-recurring bonus, which will be paid in the first pay period following winter break. Food and Nutrition Cook Specialists currently earning less than $16.73 an hour, will be brought up to $16.73 per hour. This adjustment will occur prior to the 4.5% increase. The School Board provided $650,000 (including fringe) to be distributed to employees employed at the time of ratification and still employed on January 30, 2024, as determined by SEIU in its sole discretion. The distribution is described on Exhibit A. The School Board will pay approximately 80% (approximately $5.4 million) of the increase in healthcare costs for all employees. The School Board will pay approximately $9.2 million for the increased Florida Retirement System contribution for all employees. Article 10 – Salaries Amended to add two (2) days to the calendar for training all bus drivers including Bus Driver, Bus Driver Relief, Lead Drivers and Bus Driver Stavros Institute (starting in the 2024-2025 school year) and also to clarify that Food and Nutrition employees work 193 days, not 192 days. Article 9 – Annual Performance Appraisal Amended Section 1 to recognize that the parties have collaboratively developed an updated appraisal form. RATIONALE : The respective bargaining teams worked collaboratively to examine healthcare payroll options, financial information impacting the availability of funds for a salary increase and contract language. The tentative agreement reached maximizes the amount of the total compensation package for employees within the SEIU/FPSU bargaining unit and clarifies rights and obligations under the contract. DATA SOURCES : Laurie Dart, Staff Attorney Kevin W. Smith, CPA, Chief Financial Officer Dena Collins, Executive Director, Human Resources Services David Richmond, Director, Payroll Carly Spicer, Senior Compensation Analyst SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments SEIU TA 2023-2024.pdf (2,120 KB) 9. New Business Subject 9.1 Items Introduced by Superintendent Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - 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 Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 9. New Business Subject 9.3 Items Introduced by the Board Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 9. New Business Subject 9.4 Review of Board Requests Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 10. Adjournment Subject 10.1 Adjourn Meeting Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn the Meeting The above listed recommendations to the School Board of Pinellas County are submitted for consideration and approval at the meeting of November 14, 2023. Kevin K. Hendrick, Superintendent of Schools. File Attachments 10. Adjournment Subject 10.2 Public Participation Meeting Nov 14, 2023 - 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 to the Board before it takes action. In each case, (1) you must register to speak with the Superintendent’s designee at the entrance to the meeting room as described below; (2) you will be called in the order you registered with the Superintendent's designee; (3) you will be allotted three (3) minutes, which may only be extended with the approval of the chairperson; and (4) you 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. If you wish to speak to agenda items, you must register prior to the time the Chairperson calls for speakers or before the last speaker on agenda items concludes his or her comments whichever is later. If you wish to speak during the Public Comment period, you must register prior to the time the Chairperson calls for speakers or before the last speaker concludes his or her comments, whichever is later. If you wish to speak during a Public Hearing, you must register prior to the time the Chairperson calls for speakers or before the last speaker during the Public Hearing concludes his or her comments, whichever is later. The following additional procedures apply depending upon the specific speaking opportunity: Public Comment. The Board will hear public comment on the general business of the district after adjournment of regular meetings. The Board will not act on any matter you may raise during your presentation. Numbered Agenda Items. Time will be set aside immediately following the special order agenda at regular meetings and as appropriate at special meetings for you to address numbered agenda items upon which the Board will vote. You may address as many agenda items as you w