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 34601 Tuesday, December 9, 2025 CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Kayce Hawkins Vice Chair Shannon Rodriguez Board Member Michelle Bonczek Board Member Susan Duval Board Member Mark Johnson Present: The meeting was called to order at 6:01 P.M. REFLECTION by Mark Johnson, Board Member PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Pine Grove Elementary School SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT This item was presented by Natasha Saavedra, Principal of Pine Grove Elementary School. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 1. Approval to adopt the agenda dated 12/9/2025.26-3495 RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED MOVER: Mark Johnson SECONDER: Shannon Rodriguez Hawkins, Rodriguez, Bonczek, Duval, JohnsonAYES: Board Chair Hawkins stated that she has reviewed the revisions to the agenda, and finds good cause to allow the revision of #40. 26-3380: Approve contract services with Caissa K12, a student recruitment campaign initiative for the period of one (1) year and authorize the performance-based fee of $935 per qualifying student; and the deletion of #9. 26-3415: Enter a Final Order Expelling the Student in Case No. E2026-11-02 for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year. ELECTED OFFICIALS No one came forward to speak on this item. Page 1 of 13

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 9, 2025 STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD, Jaserah Abdul-Rahim 2. Student Representative, Jaserah Abdul-Rahim of F.W. Springstead High School, to Share an Update of School Related Activities and Events with the Board 26-3496 Ms. Abdul-Rahim was not in attendance, however, she shared a video of her update. PRESENTATIONS 3. Presentation and board approval of the Capital Credit Check from Mr. Benjamin Cooper of Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative. 26-3488 Attachments: Budget Sheet - NO Financial Impact RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Mark Johnson SECONDER: Susan Duval Hawkins, Rodriguez, Bonczek, Duval, JohnsonAYES: Mr. Ellerman, Director of Communications; and Mr. Cooper of WREC came forward to present this item. 4. Recognition of the December HCSD Veteran26-3400 Attachments: Budget Sheet - NO Financial Impact Aaron Ellerman, Director of Communications and Dustin Kupcik, District Athletic Director, came forward to recognize Adam McPhail as the veteran of the month. 5. Presentation of the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award 26-3404 Attachments: GFOA Certificate GFOA Letter Budget Sheet - NO Financial Impact Aaron Ellerman, Director of Communications and Dustin Kupcik, District Athletic Director, came forward to present this item. 6. Presentation of School Safety Guardians26-3413 Attachments: Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC Angel Pagan, Director of Safe Schools came forward to present this item. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 7. Approval of the Minutes from the Organizational & Regular School Board Meeting of 11/18/2025. 26-3477 Attachments: 11-18-25 Org Meeting Minutes with links DRAFT RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Mark Johnson SECONDER: Susan Duval Page 2 of 13

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 9, 2025 Hawkins, Rodriguez, Bonczek, Duval, JohnsonAYES: EXPULSION RECOMMENDATIONS 8. Enter a Final Order Expelling the Student in Case No. E2026-11-01 for one (1) academic year. 26-3414 Attachments: Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Michelle Bonczek SECONDER: Susan Duval Hawkins, Rodriguez, Bonczek, Duval, JohnsonAYES: 9. Enter a Final Order Expelling the Student in Case No. E2026-11-02 for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year. 26-3415 Attachments: Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC This item was deleted from the agenda. 10. Enter a Final Order Expelling the Student in Case No. E2026-11-03 for one (1) academic year. 26-3416 Attachments: Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Susan Duval SECONDER: Shannon Rodriguez Hawkins, Rodriguez, Bonczek, Duval, JohnsonAYES: 11. Enter a Final Order Expelling the Student in Case No. E2026-11-04 for one (1) academic year. 26-3430 Attachments: Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Susan Duval SECONDER: Shannon Rodriguez Hawkins, Rodriguez, Bonczek, Duval, JohnsonAYES: CITIZEN INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS (GREEN SPEAKER FORMS) 12. Citizen Input on agenda items (Green Form)26-3497 Attachments: Citizen Input Speaker Green Form 031424 ACC 12-09-25 Meeting Handout L. Masserio (Green) Mr. Meyers read the instructions for this item. Many citizens came forward to speak on this item. Page 3 of 13

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 9, 2025 ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Johnson pulled the following items from the agenda for discussion: 25. 26-3472: Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Between the University of Florida Board of Trustees, for the Benefit of Lastinger Center of Learning, and Hernando County School District to Participate in the Florida Tutoring Advantage Program. 29. 26-3407: Ratify changes to the contract between the Hernando Classroom Teachers Association and the Hernando School District. 30. 26-3408: Ratify changes to the contract between Hernando United School Workers and the Hernando County School District. 48. 26-3462: Approve the piggyback of Choice Partners, Contract No. 24/023TC-23: Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) Parts, Equipment and Related Services, awarded to Parts Town, LLC. for an estimated annual expenditure of $55,000. RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA MOVER: Mark Johnson SECONDER: Susan Duval Hawkins, Rodriguez, Bonczek, Duval, JohnsonAYES: Personnel Recommendations 13. Approval of the Personnel Recommendations26-3484 Attachments: 25-26 BOARD AGENDA DEC 9 2025 12-9-25 Agenda ESOL 2026 Noninst., PTS & Adm. Supplements for 12-9-25 2026 Inst. Supplements & Differentiated Pay for 12-9-2025 All Other Teaching & Learning Agenda Items 14. Approve out of state travel for Central High School for Assistant Principal, Lisa Mitchell; Counselor, Lindsay Mraz; and Assessment Coordinator, Jennifer Resto to Parris Island, SC to attend Educators Workshop January 27 - 30, 2026. 26-3392 Attachments: CHS - Parris Island 012726 Budget Sheet 15. Approval of the Agreement between USF and Hernando County School District for USF Athletic Training Affiliation Agreement. 26-3393 Attachments: USF Affliation agreement for 26 3393.pdf Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC.pdf Page 4 of 13

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 9, 2025 16. Approve out of state field trip for Central High School Seniors to attend the Senior Class Trip to Washington DC on March 29 - April 3, 2026. Students are traveling with groups from Nature Coast Technical High School and Hernando High School. 26-3394 Attachments: CHS DC trip 0329 Budget Sheet-2 17. Approve an overnight field trip for the Central High School BETA Club students and teachers to attend the BETA Club State Convention in Orlando, Florida from January 9 - 11, 2026. 26-3397 Attachments: CHS BETA Club Orlando 010926 Cover Sheet CHS BETA Club Orlando 010926 Budget Sheet-2 18. Approve the Overnight Field Trip for F.W. Springstead High School Students to the Beta Club Convention in Orlando, Florida from January 9, 2026 through January 10, 2026. 26-3411 Attachments: Leave of Absence Form - Florida State Beta Convention 2026 SHS Budget Sheet - Florida State Beta Convention 2026 19. Approve the Overnight Field Trip for F.W. Springstead High School Students to Attend the Florida Music Educator Association Conference in Tampa, Florida from January 15, 2026 through January 17, 2026. 26-3434 Attachments: Leave of Absence - FMEA Conference 2026 SHS Budget Sheet - FMEA Conference 2026 20. Approve an overnight field trip for Powell Middle School Band Students to attend the All-State Ensemble from January 15, 2026 through January 16, 2026 in Tampa, FL. 26-3453 Attachments: Milage Money Budget 21. Approve overnight field trip for Weeki Wachee High School Chorus student in Tampa, FL to attend the All-State Chorus concert on January 15 - 17, 2026. 26-3457 Attachments: All State Chorus SB letter All State Chorus TDL updated Chorus parent permission All State Chorus budget 22. Approve overnight travel for Weeki Wachee High School FBLA to Orlando, FL to attend the FBLA State Leadership Conference from March 12, 2026 to March 16, 2026. 26-3458 Attachments: FBLA SB letter FBLA TDLs FBLA budget Page 5 of 13

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 9, 2025 23. Approve overnight field trip for Weeki Wachee High School Digital Video Technology class to Tampa, FL to attend the Student Television Network Convention from Feb 28, 2026 to March 3, 2026. 26-3459 Attachments: DVT SB letter DVT TDLs updated DVT parent permission DVT budget 24. Approve an out of state trip for Central High School HVAC Instructor to attend AHR Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, from February 3 through 6, 2026. 26-3469 Attachments: CHS - LOA Waterman 020326 CHS -Budget Sheet Waterman 020326 - 2 26. Approve the overnight field trip for the Hernando High School Competitive Cheer Team to attend the National High School Cheer Championship at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Center, Kissimmee, FL 26-3487 Attachments: Budget Sheet 27. Approve an overnight field trip for Weeki Wachee High School Wrestling to Lake Mary, FL to compete at the Tournament of Champions on Jan 2, 2026-Jan 3, 2026. 26-3489 Attachments: Wrestling SB letter Wrestling Jan TDLs Wrestling Jan Budget 28. Approve overnight in state field trip for Weeki Wachee High School Wrestling to Tallahassee, FL to compete at the Capital City Classic from Feb 6, 2026 - Feb 7, 2026. 26-3490 Attachments: Wrestling SB letter Wrestling TDLs Feb Wrestling Feb budget All Other Business Services Agenda Items 31. Approval of the annual step increase for Confidential employees and the increase to the Board’s contribution towards employee health insurance premiums. 26-3409 Attachments: Budget Sheet - CONF Step & INS 32. Approve 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. 26-3444 Attachments: FL Prime Acct Maintenance Form Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC Page 6 of 13

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 9, 2025 33. Approve and Authorize the Execution of the Deposit Account Resolution and Signature Card by the Board Chairperson and the Superintendent to update Authorized Signers on Four (4) Truist Bank Accounts. 26-3445 Attachments: Resolution HERNANDO COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD 2025.11.21 SignCard HERNANDO COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD_Redacted Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC 34. Approve and Authorize the Execution of the Business Account Card and Authorization Designation form by the Board Chairperson and the Superintendent to update authorized signers with Suncoast Credit Union. 26-3446 Attachments: Business Account Card Authorization Designation Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC 35. Approve Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Amendment No.1 for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2025 26-3483 Attachments: 26 GF BA 1 26 DSF BA 1 25 CPF BA 1 25 FSF BA 1 25 SRF BA 1 25 ESSER III BA 1 All Other Support Operations Agenda Items 36. Approval of the Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement with Milkaway Farms.26-3330 Attachments: 26-3330 MAF Prop Share Agreement OWNER SIGNED 26-3330 Budget Sheet NO Financial Impact 37. Approval of the Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement with Pointe Grand at Spring Hill. 26-3463 Attachments: 26-3463 Pointe Grand PSMA OWNER SIGNED 26-3463 Budget Sheet NO Financial Impact All Other Purchase Order/Bid Agenda Items 38. Approve the renewal of Bid No. 24-630-07 RN: Paint Products & Sundry Items, awarded to The Sherwin Williams Company, and authorize the purchase of goods, on an as-needed basis, for an estimated annual spending of $70,000.00. 26-3338 Attachments: 24-630-07 RN Paint and Paint Products (10-07-25) Budget Sheet Paint Page 7 of 13

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 9, 2025 39. Approve the piggyback of the Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA), RFP No. 21-040-VS: Banking Services, awarded to Regions Bank and approve the piggyback agreement with Regions Bank for the District Visa Card Program for an estimated $70,000.00 in Visa Card rebates. 26-3356 Attachments: 26-946-26 PB Banking Services (12-09-25) Addendum (CM) Signed Attachment A - HCSB Regions Bank Piggy Back (CM) Signed Exhibit IV -Revenue Share for Hernando County School 2026 (CM) Signed Budget Sheet 40. Approve contract services with Caissa K12, a student recruitment campaign initiative for the period of one (1) year and authorize the performance-based fee of $935 per qualifying student. 26-3380 Attachments: Caissa k12 Stamp CAISSA K12 Student Data Privacy Agreement State of Florida Affidavit Regarding the Use of Coercion for Labor and Services Foreign Country of Concern Attestation (PUR 1355) Standard Addendum to Agreement with the Hernando County School Board Budget Sheet - No Financial Impact 12-09-25 Meeting Handout L. Cropley 40.26-3380 41. Approve the renewal of the piggyback of OMNIA Partners, Region XIV Education Service Center bid RFP No. 45-22, Technology Solutions, Products and Services awarded to Bluum USA, Inc and authorize the purchase of goods and services for an estimated annual spending of $100,000.00. 26-3396 Attachments: 26-3396 - Tabulation 26-3396 - Budget Sheet 42. Approval to Reject all Proposals for RFP No. 26-918-08: Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan. 26-3402 Attachments: 26-3402 Intent to Reject 26-3402 Budget Sheet NO Financial Impact 43. Approve the renewal of Bid No. 22-450-12 RA RN Architectural and Access Control Hardware, awarded to multiple vendors and authorize the purchases for an estimated annual spending of $600,000.00. 26-3406 Attachments: 22-450-12 RA RN Architectural and Access Control Hardware (12-9-2025) Architectural and Access Control hardware Budget sheet (1) Page 8 of 13

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 9, 2025 44. Approve the renewal of the piggyback of Hillsborough County Public Schools RFP #22012-MST-KJ, Elevator and Wheelchair Lift Preventative Maintenance, Repair and Upgrades, awarded to Oracle Elevator for the elevator and wheelchair lift preventative maintenance, repair and upgrades, and authorize purchases for an estimated annual amount of $55,000.00. 26-3412 Attachments: 23-295-16 PB RN Elevator and Wheelchair (12-09-25) Budget sheet- Elevator and Wheelchair Lift Preventive Maintenance 45. Approve the renewal of bid no.22-934-29 RN: Irrigation Installation, Maintenance, Repairs and Services to AJ’s Sprinkler & Pump Services, Inc. for Irrigation goods and services and authorize the purchase of services for an estimated annual spending of $50,000.00. 26-3440 Attachments: 22-934-29 RN Irrigation Installation & Maintenance (12-09-2025) Budget sheet - AJ's 46. Approve the purchase of Microsoft licensing from CDW-G and authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order for $214,903.02. 26-3442 Attachments: CDW - Bid 26-3442 - Budget Sheet 47. Approve the Professional Service Agreement (PSA) and piggyback of Charlotte County Public Schools, RFQu No. 22/23-23 MP: Building Code Administrator, awarded to M.T. Causley, LLC., for building code official services, and authorize the purchase of said services for an estimated annual amount of $150,000.00. 26-3443 Attachments: 26-3443 Building Code Administrator 26-961-22 PB & PSA with Attachments 26-3443 Budget Sheet Building Code Official 49. Award Bid No. 26-380-13: Milk, Dairy & Juice Products awarded to TG Lee Dairy and M&B Products with an estimated annual expenditure of $1,500,000.00. 26-3467 Attachments: Milk, Dairy and Juice Agenda Item Milk, Dairy and Juice Budget Sheet Page 9 of 13

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 9, 2025 50. Approve the purchase of contracted services from Kagan Publishing and Professional Development for a total of 9 workshop sessions, to include Cooperative Learning (1-day for Brooksville Elementary, JD Floyd Elementary, DS Parrott Middle, Deltona Elementary, and Moton Elementary) and Brain Friendly Teaching (1-day for Brooksville Elementary, JD Floyd Elementary, DS Parrott Middle, and Deltona Elementary), along with course materials. These will be purchased using available funds from the Comprehensive Support Grant for a total of $77,222.00. This purchase will be contingent upon the approval of the Comprehensive Support Grant. 26-3468 Attachments: Kagan Quote Affidavit Regarding the Use of Coercion for Labor and Services - Customer #187920 Federal Terms & Conditions for Contracts - Customer 187920 (1) PUR Kagan Sole Source - KPD Kagan Budget Sheet 51. Approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment to the contract with Wharton-Smith, Inc., for construction goods and services for Remodeling Building 4 & 6 for Eastside Elementary School and authorize the purchase of construction goods and services for $5,652,947.00 using half-cent funds. 26-3471 Attachments: 26-3471 HCSD EES Reno GMP WSI Signed 26-3471 Budget Sheet EES Reno GMP 52. Approve the piggyback of the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Solutions, RFP No. 020923/Contract No. 020923-GNR: Portable Construction Equipment with Related Accessories and Attachments, awarded to Generac Power System, Inc., and authorize purchases for an estimated annual amount of $350,000.00. 26-3475 Attachments: 26-3475 Portable Construction Equipment 26-936-28 PB 26-3475 Budget Sheet Portable Construction Equipment 53. Approve the piggyback of the State of Florida, Department of Management Services, ACS Contract No. 55000000-23-NY-ACS, Books, Serials, Databases, and Library Resource Management Products, awarded to multiple vendors and authorize the purchase of goods and services for an estimated annual amount of $55,000.00 26-3476 Attachments: 26-998-30 PB Library Resources (12-09-25) Budget Sheet 54. Approve the renewal of the Piggyback of the Pennsylvania Education Purchasing Program (PEPPM) Cooperative Purchasing Contract, Bid No. 535802/Contract No. 535802-001: Hardware, Software, Related Services and Other Branded Products, awarded to Apple, Inc. Education and authorize the purchase of the goods and services for an estimated annual amount of $100,000.00. 26-3482 Attachments: 26-3482 Tabulation 26-3482 Budget Sheet Page 10 of 13

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 9, 2025 55. Approve the renewal of Bid No. 24-207-09 RN, Toner Cartridges & Drum Kits-New & Refurbished/Remanufactured, awarded to multiple vendors and authorize the purchase of toner cartridges & drum kits as needed, district-wide for an estimated annual spending of $220,000.00. 26-3485 Attachments: 26-3485 Tabulation 26-3485 Budget Sheet 56. Approve the renewal of Sophos Central Intercept X Advanced Subscription License and related services from CDW-G and authorize the issuance of a purchase order for the amount of $237,790.00. 26-3486 Attachments: CDW - Bid 26-3486 Budget Sheet All Other School Board Agenda Items 57. Approval Requested for out of county travel for School Board Member(s) to attend the FSBA 39th Annual Day in the Legislature January 28-29, 2025 in Tallahassee, FL that may exceed $500 per Board Member. 26-3474 Attachments: Day in the Legislature_ 2026_Tentative Agenda FSBA 39th Annual Day in the Legislature- Cost Breakdown FSBA 39th Annual Day in the Legislature Budget Sheet ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR ACTION 25. Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Between the University of Florida Board of Trustees, for the Benefit of Lastinger Center of Learning, and Hernando County School District to Participate in the Florida Tutoring Advantage Program 26-3472 Attachments: HCSB MOA Lastinger Khan Stamped Budget Sheet Sept 2021 Revised NO Financial Impact ACC RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Mark Johnson SECONDER: Susan Duval Hawkins, Rodriguez, Bonczek, Duval, JohnsonAYES: This item was pulled by Mr. Johnson. John Morris, Director of Secondary Programs came forward to answer questions addressed by the board. It was stated that there is no financial impact for this item. Page 11 of 13

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 9, 2025 29. Ratify changes to the contract between the Hernando Classroom Teachers Association and the Hernando School District. 26-3407 Attachments: TA#1 - Article XVI Insurance MOU Split Classes MOU Referendum Supplements MOU Title I MOU - Certified School Counselor Scholarship MOU - ATS Scholarship Budget Sheet - HCTA Health Ins RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Susan Duval SECONDER: Michelle Bonczek Hawkins, Rodriguez, Bonczek, Duval, JohnsonAYES: This item was pulled by Mr. Johnson for discussion. Mr. Johnson stated that he believes that they should not be approving half of a contract without the other half. 30. Ratify changes to the contract between Hernando United School Workers and the Hernando County School District. 26-3408 Attachments: HUSW - Signed TAs 1-8 & MOU Budget Sheet - HUSW Step & INS RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Mark Johnson SECONDER: Susan Duval Hawkins, Rodriguez, Bonczek, Duval, JohnsonAYES: This item was pulled by Mr. Johnson for discussion. 48. Approve the piggyback of Choice Partners, Contract No. 24/023TC-23: Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) Parts, Equipment and Related Services, awarded to Parts Town, LLC. for an estimated annual expenditure of $55,000. 26-3462 Attachments: BID 26-968-27 PB Choice Partners FNS Budget Sheet Parts Town Maintenance Budget Sheet Parts Town RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Susan Duval SECONDER: Michelle Bonczek Hawkins, Rodriguez, Bonczek, Duval, JohnsonAYES: This item was pulled in error by Mr. Johnson. ADDENDUM ITEMS Page 12 of 13

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final December 9, 2025 CITIZEN INPUT ON GENERAL TOPICS (PINK SPEAKER FORMS) 58. Citizen Input on Hernando County School issues on which the School Board customarily takes action (Pink Form - non-agenda items) 26-3498 Attachments: Citizen Input Speaker Pink Form Clean 031424 Mr. Meyers read the instructions for this item. The following citizens came forward to speak: Gracie Mulrooney; Kimberly Mulrooney; Holly Record; and Kathleen Robinson. Ms. Robinson invited the board to the Annual Recognition Ceremony - Garden on December 16th at 10 A.M. INFORMATIONAL AGENDA ITEMS 59. Deductive Change Order 002 to the contract with Williams Company Tampa for New Classroom & Cafeteria Buildings for Eastside Elementary School is provided for the Board’s information. No board action is required. 26-3473 Attachments: 26-3473 Change Order 002 EES Classroom & Cafeteria ODP 26-3473 Budget Sheet NO Financial Impact GENERAL COUNSEL Mr. Meyers stated that under Chapter 286.011 of the Florida Statutes, he is calling an attorney-client session to discuss strategy and settlement for pending litigation for the case Kerry Thornton against the district. The session will be held on January 13, 2026 at 4 PM for approximately one (1) hour. Board members will be present, along with the Superintendent, Staff Counsel, outside counsel and a court reporter. SCHOOL BOARD COMMENTS Board members and the Superintendent made various closing comments and wished everyone a happy and safe holiday. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 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 13 of 13