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Work Session

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 · Government meeting record

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The New Port Richey City Council held a work session with Pasco County Schools Superintendent Dr. John Legg to discuss academic performance, school program changes, and construction timelines for local schools. The session focused on addressing low academic achievement in city schools and coordinating future infrastructure projects.

Why it matters

The meeting establishes a timeline for the Gulf Middle School remodel (Summer 2025–Summer 2027) and outlines upcoming changes to school programs, including the relocation of the Achieve Center and Pre-K/Headstart services.

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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION

CITY OF NEW PORT RICHEY

NEW PORT RICHEY CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

5919 MAIN STREET, NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA

April 30, 2025

3:00 PM

ORDER OF

BUSINESS

1 Call to Order - Roll Call

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Chopper Davis at 3:00 p.m. Those in attendance were

Deputy Mayor Matt Murphy, Councilman Peter Altman, Councilman Bertell Butler, IV.

Councilman Brian Jonas was excused.

Also in attendance were City Manager Debbie L. Manns, Deputy City Clerk Nadine Ward, Fire

Chief Chris Fitch, Asst. Public Works Director Colin Eichenmuller, Police Chief Bob Kochen,

Library Director Andi Figart and Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Kevin Trapp.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

2 Presentation by Dr. John Legg, Pasco County Schools Superintendent RE: Education Update

on City of NPR Schools - Page 2

City Manager Manns introduced the item to Council. She stated the purpose of this work

session was for Pasco County Schools Superintendent, Dr. John Legg, to provide an education

update to Council on schools within city limits.

Dr. Legg began his presentation by highlighting recent investment in schools and providing an

academic overview. He then spoke regarding student gains, demographics and school grade

trends. Dr. Legg then spoke regarding their academic action plan. He also highlighted the Mitty

P. Locke program changes and construction timeline for the new Gulf Middle School. He stated

the major focus is on academics and removing distractions from staff and school board so that

they can focus on education and minimize unnecessary drama. Dr. Legg stated that the 3 schools

in the NPR city limits are struggling. The percentage of kids at Richey Elementary that are on

grade level is extremely low. Mittye P. Locke will now house the Achieve Center that is

currently at Richey Elementary, the current programs, Pre-K and Headstart, will transition to

elementary schools in Pasco County as well as Metropolitan Ministries. Mike Gudy from

Pasco County Schools Construction Services then presented the Gulf Middle Remodel

construction timeline. He stated they will be starting in Summer of 2025 and scheduled to be

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