Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m.

2 Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Pinellas County Schools 5 p.m. School Administration Building 301 4th Street SW Largo, FL 33770 https://www.pcsb.org Vision: 100% Student Success Mission: "Educate and prepare each student for college, career and life." 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.1 Call to Order Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.2 Invocation - Pastor Augie Allen, Riviera United Methodist Church, St. Petersburg Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.3 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.4 National Anthem Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.5 Video - Pinellas Innovation Wellness Room Partnership with Tampa Bay Thrives Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.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 Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.7 Presentation by Student Rights and Responsibilities - Lakewood High School Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Amendments to the Agenda Subject 2.1 Possible Changes to the Agenda Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Amend the Agenda File Attachments 3. Adoption of Agenda Subject 3.1 Adoption of Agenda Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adopt Agenda File Attachments 4. Special Order Agenda Subject 4.1 Presentation of the Proclamation Recognizing April as National Volunteer Month Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Presentation, Proclamation, Recognition BACKGROUND : April, designated nationally as Volunteer Appreciation Month, honors the hard work, dedication, and passion of volunteers. Volunteers are essential to the daily success of schools and students. They support both students and teachers in many ways, such as mentoring and tutoring, chaperoning field trips, assisting in classrooms, front offices, and media centers, serving as guest speakers, and taking leadership roles within PTA, PTSA, SAC, and booster organizations. The district currently has over 23,000 active volunteers who have contributed more than 140,000 hours this year. Their commitment and generosity of time make them an invaluable resource for every school and the district. SUBMITTED BY : Stephanie Woodford, Deputy Superintendent File Attachments Volunteer Appreciation Month Proclamation 2026.pdf (148 KB) 4. Special Order Agenda Subject 4.2 Recognition of the 2026 Outstanding School Volunteers Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Recognition BACKGROUND : Volunteers play a vital role in the daily success of our schools and students. In a variety of ways, they support the students and teachers, including mentoring and tutoring students, chaperoning field trips, helping in classrooms, front offices, and media centers, acting as guest speakers, and serving in leadership roles for PTA, PTSA, SAC, and booster organizations. The district has over 23,000 active volunteers who have donated over 140,000 hours thus far this year. The dedication and generosity of their time to support Pinellas County Schools make them an invaluable resource. The Outstanding School Volunteer Award Program was established to honor individuals who show exceptional dedication and commitment to quality education in Florida’s K–12 public schools. This program emphasizes and encourages strong school–community partnerships, including innovative methods that improve student academic performance and resilience. This year, the Pinellas County Outstanding School Volunteer selection committee named 17 honorees and 3 category winners from over 120 nominations submitted by our schools. Congratulations to all of our honorees. District Winners Youth: Emma Reveron, Tarpon Springs Elementary School Adult: Nicole Halstead, Mangrove Bay Middle School Senior: Cindy Peacock, Palm Harbor Middle School SUBMITTED BY : Stephanie Woodford, Deputy Superintendent File Attachments 4. Special Order Agenda Subject 4.3 Recognition of the 2026 Florida Prepaid College Scholarship Recipients Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Recognition Goals 5. Objective 03 (Strategic Priority 1): Ensure Graduates are Prepared for Workforce and College Success BACKGROUND : The Florida Prepaid College Board has partnered with several school districts throughout Florida to promote open enrollment for their Prepaid College Plan. As part of the partnership, districts receive college scholarships (valued at $8,000 each) from the Florida Prepaid College Board to award to qualified graduating seniors. Congratulations to our three (3) scholarship recipients: Gabrielle Ardoin, Boca Ciega High School, 3.7 weighted GPA will be attending Bethune-Cookman University. Jayla Knight, Largo High School, 4.0 weighted GPA will be attending Florida Atlantic University. Katelynn Anderson, Palm Harbor University High School, 4.3 weighted GPA will be attending the University of South Florida-Tampa Campus. RATIONALE : Graduating seniors submit an application through the Pinellas Education Foundation Scholarship program. A committee reviews the applications and selects students interested in pursuing a career in education. The scholarship is intended for use at a Florida college or state university and is prorated accordingly. It can also be used at in-state, out-of-state, public, or private schools across the country; the value paid to other schools matches what Florida Prepaid would have paid to a Florida school based on the student's plan type. Students have up to six (6) years to utilize the plan. DATA SOURCES : M. Caley Forbes, K-12 Guidance Services Specialist SUBMITTED BY : Donnika Jones, Chief Academic Officer File Attachments 4. Special Order Agenda Subject 4.4 Recognition of Recipients of State and National Awards, Various Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Recognition Goals 4. Strategic Priority 3: Equity with Excellence for All BACKGROUND : The School Board is pleased to recognize students demonstrating excellence at state and national levels in academics and/or extra-curricular activities. Pinellas County Schools' students annually compete at prestigious events within the arts, athletics, career and technical education, JROTC, and academic programs. As part of the district's Strategic Priority 1: Academic Excellence Through Innovation, the School Board commends these students for bringing distinction to themselves, their school, the district, and the community. File Attachments 5. Public Comments on Agenda Items Subject 5.1 Meeting Procedures Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.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 7. Consent Subject 7.1 Request Approval of the Minutes of the School Board Workshop of March 24, 2026 Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the school board workshop of February 24, 2026. File Attachments DRAFT Minutes School Board Workshop 3.24.2026.pdf (158 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.2 Request Approval of the Minutes of the School Board Meeting of March 31, 2026 Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the school board meeting of March 31, 2026. File Attachments DRAFT Minutes School Board Meeting 3.31.2026.pdf (191 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.3 Request Approval of the Personnel Recommendations - Instructional and Supporting Services Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Costs of personnel actions fall within the approved budget. Recommended Action Approve the Personnel Recommendations - Instructional and Supporting Services - April 14,2026. BACKGROUND : Florida law states that the school board shall act on personnel actions. The attached lists of personnel actions include recommendations in various areas, such as: Instructional - Appointments, Change in Contract Status, Leave of Absences, Resignations, Retirements, Contracted Services, Substitutes, and Teaching Out-of-Field (Teachers, ESOL, Co-Teacher, Long-Term Substitutes) Supporting Services - Appointments, Substitutes, Status Changes, Job Title Changes, Cost Center Changes, Leave of Absences, Resignations, and Retirements RATIONALE : Human Resources Services strives to recruit, support, and retain a highly effective and diverse workforce. Approval of personnel actions for administrative, instructional, and support services is requested to continue providing high-quality educational services. Human Resources Services has confirmed that all individuals recommended by the superintendent meet the minimum qualifications outlined in the job description for the position to which they are being recommended. DATA SOURCES : District-level Administrators School-based Administrators SUBMITTED BY : Michael P. Vigue, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments Instuctional Board Agenda April 14, 2026 (FY 25-26).pdf (767 KB) Supporting Services Board Agenda April 14, 2026 (FY 25-26).pdf (717 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.4 Request Approval of the Financial Statements for the Month Ending November 30, 2025 Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Recommended Action Approve the financial statements for the month ending November 30, 2025. BACKGROUND : The financial statements summarize the financial condition and 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 the approval of the board. DATA SOURCES : Karen Post, CPA, Director, Accounting Alejandra Benites, Senior Financial Reporting Analyst, Program Cost Reporting SUBMITTED BY : Gary Jeppesen, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments November 2025 Financial Statement.pdf (46 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.5 Request Approval of Budget Amendment No. 3 (November 2025) to the District's 2025-26 School Year Budget Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.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. 3 (November 2025) to the district's 2025-26 school year budget. 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. De bt Service No change. Capital Outlay Fund No change. Contracted Programs Fund (1) Increases or decreases to state and local revenues, with offsetting increases or decreases to appropriations. (2) A djustments to reflect changes in coding based on actual or proposed expenditures. Food and Nutrition Fund No change. Self-Insured Workers Comp & Liability Fund No change. Self-Insured Health Fund No change. Permanent Fund No change. Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund This fund is reported on a quarterly basis and is currently updated with September 30, 2025, financial data. The 2025-26 Budget was approved by the School Board at the Public Hearing on September 9, 2025. The financial impact to the Operating Fund follows: Gifts, grants, and bequests increased $71,664 due to a $35,000 donation to Curlew Creek Elementary School, a $5,000 donation to Elisa Nelson Elementary School, a $614 donation from Vinik Sports Group, a $50 donation from Tampa Tarpons, a $30,000 donation to Pinellas Technical Education-Clearwater, and a $1,000 donation from Tyrone Middle School Fresh Market. School Recognition funds were adjusted by $2,410,746 based on the actual school grade award. Total estimated revenue, transfers, and other financing sources decreased by $2,339,082. Appropriations increased by $6,116,372. Non-spendable fund balance remained unchanged. The restricted fund balance remained unchanged. The assigned fund balance decreased by $7,396,820. Unassigned fund balance decreased $1,058,634. DATA SOURCES : Samant ha Chastain, Executive Director, Budget and Resource Allocation Stacy Pitt , Manager, Budget, FTE and Cost Reporting Alejandra B enites, Senior F inancial Reporti ng Analyst - Program Cost Reporting SUBMITTED BY : Gary Jeppesen, C hief Financial Office File Attachments 3-November 2025.pdf (175 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.6 Request for Approval of Purchasing Items in Accordance With Bid Policies and Procedures Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.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. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : The purchasing documents and proposals attached have been processed in accordance with applicable law and district purchasing policies. Each proposed contract award reflects the most appropriate recommended action, as determined by the relevant competitive solicitation process or applicable exemption. The purchases are necessary to continue to provide a high-quality education for all students. RATIONALE : Approval of the purchase items will allow the district to continue providing high-quality education for all students efficiently and effectively. DATA SOURCES : Stephen “Joe” Benjamin, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, Director, Purchasing SUBMITTED BY : Gary Jeppesen, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments PURCHASING AGENDA SUMMARY 4.14.26.pdf (688 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.7 Request Approval of Change Order No. 1 With Specialized Property Services, Inc. for the Expansion Joint Project. This Change Order Will Increase the Contract Amount by $112,779.57 With a 136 Day Time Extension at Dunedin High School, Project No. 9523 Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source The total estimated cost of this project is $895,871.82. The cost of this change order is $112,779.57. The source of this funding is district capital outlay. Recommended Action Approve Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement with Specialized Property Services, Inc. for the Expansion Joint Project at Dunedin High School, Project No. 9523. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : On June 10, 2025, the board approved the bid recommendation with Specialized Property Services, Inc. for the Expansion Joint project, in the amount of $730,701. Change Order No. 1 covers additional work due to the discovery of two unforeseen below-grade chilled water lines and a storm drain at the proposed new column footing. This change order includes relocating the footing and extending the horizontal beams. This change order, totaling $112,779.57, results in a revised contract total of $843,480.57 and extends the schedule by 136 calendar days. A copy of the change order is attached. RATIONALE : This adjustment is necessary to relocate the footing and avoid the two chiller water lines and the storm drain. DATA SOURCES : Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations David Leon, Principal Architect, Long and Associates Rick Kimble, Sr. Project Manager, Specialized Property Services SUBMITTED BY : Jennifer Dull, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments DHS Change Order #9523 4.14.26.pdf (287 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.8 Request Approval of Amendment to Agreement No. 1 With Skanska USA Building, Inc. in Connection With the Canopy Replacement and Building 4 Repair at Lakewood High School for a Construction Allocation of $1,087,231.33, Resulting in a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $1,102,730.47, Project No. 9533 Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source The estimated total project cost is $1,147,030.47. The cost of this amendment is $1,087,231.33. The source of funding is district capital outlay. Recommended Action Approve the Amendment to Agreement No. 1 with Skanska USA Building, Inc. in connection with canopy replacement and building 4 repair at Lakewood High School, Project 9523. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : The focus of this project is to repair Building 4 and the administration canopy that was dislodged from the structure at Lakewood High School. The goals of this project are to repair damage to Building 4 and replace the administration canopy due to storm-related damage. On December 9, 2025, the superintendent approved an agreement with Skanska USA Building, Inc. in the amount of $15,499.14 for preconstruction services. Amendment to Agreement No. 1 is for the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $1,102,730.47 for the cost of the construction. RATIONALE : Due to storm-related damage, completing the repairs to Building 4 and replacing the canopy is essential to restore the high school to its pre-storm level of operation DATA SOURCES : David Koperski, School Board Attorney Craig D. Pollei, Director, Facilities Design and Construction Aidan Bannister, Structural Engineering, Facilities Design and Construction Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations Keith Hendry, Project Executive, Skanska USA Building, Inc. SUBMITTED BY : Jennifer Dull, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments 2026-03-30 #9533 CM Amendment to Agreement 1.pdf (267 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.9 Request Approval to Sell District Surplus and Obsolete Fixed Assets by PublicSurplus.com Internet Auction Site, GovDeals, Bay Area Auction or Royal Auction Group Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted No Budget Source Selling of the district’s surplus equipment through PublicSurplus.com, GovDeals, Bay Area Auction and Royal Auction Group generates revenue for the district. Recommended Action Approve selling district surplus and obsolete fixed assets by PublicSurplus.com, GovDeals, Bay Area Auction and 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 they are disposed of, providing other district sites with the opportunity 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 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 provide direction for the disposition and recording of obsolete surplus assets that no longer serve a useful function within the district. DATA SOURCES: Samantha L. Chastain, Executive Director, Budget and Resource Allocation Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance SUBMITTED BY: Jennifer Dull, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments Board Agenda April 14 2026 Sell.pdf (96 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.10 Request Approval to Recycle, Cannibalize, Scrap or Donate District Surplus and Obsolete Fixed Assets Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes 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. Technology equipment over 5 years old and unrepairable is sent to the surplus warehouse to be physically checked in by onsite district support staff. Equipment found useful by onsite technical support staff may be reassigned to schools or district sites. Schools may keep obsolete technology equipment that meets their educational needs. Property deemed no longer useful to the district is sent to the recycling company. RATIONALE : The school board authorizes the sale of surplus property. Florida Statutes 274.05, 274.06, and 274.07 provide direction for the disposition and recording of obsolete surplus assets that no longer serve a useful function within the district. DATA SOURCES : Samantha L. Chastain, Executive Director, Budget and Resource Allocation Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance SUBMITTED BY : Jennifer Dull, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments Recycle Equipment - April 14 2026.pdf (131 KB) Scrap-Cannibalized-Donate - April 14 2026.pdf (188 KB) 8. Nonconsent Subject 8.1 Request Approval of School Opening and Closing Times for the 2026-27 School Year and Authorize the Superintendent to Make Additional Changes as Required by Statute or Factors Affecting the Length of the Instructional Day Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve school opening and closing times for the 2026-27 school year and authorize the superintendent to make additional changes as required by statute or factors affecting the length of the instructional day. Goals BACKGROUND : Each year, the district establishes the opening and closing times for all schools for the upcoming school year, in accordance with the length of the instructional day as required by state statute. The 2026-27 opening and closing times for each school are attached to this agenda item. Changes for the schools are noted below (note: there are no proposed changes for schools not listed). St. Petersburg High School moving from 7:25 a.m. – 1:25 p.m. to 7:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Dunedin High School moving from 7:25 a.m. – 1:25 p.m. to 7:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Largo High School moving from 7:25 a.m. - 1:55 p.m. to 7:35 a.m. - 2:05 p.m. Largo Middle School moving from 9:40 a.m. - 4:10 p.m. to 7:25 a.m. - 1:55 p.m. Actual times may vary by up to fifteen (15) minutes earlier or later than the stated times for both the opening and closing bells for all schools not listed in the first tier. For example, a school listed as starting at 8:45 a.m. might begin as early as 8:30 a.m. or as late as 9:00 a.m., with corresponding shifts in the afternoon or closing bell. All finalized bell times will be announced and posted before July 1, 2026. RATIONALE : The approval of the 2026-27 bell times enables families, staff, and the community to prepare for the school year and authorizes the superintendent to make adjustments as required by statute. DATA SOURCES : Stephanie Woodford, Deputy Superintendent Area Superintendents/Chiefs Thomas Mark Hagewood, Director, Transportation SUBMITTED BY : Jennifer Dull, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments School Bell Times 2026-2027 4.14.26.pdf (432 KB) 9. New Business Subject 9.1 Items Introduced by Superintendent Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 9. New Business Subject 9.2 Items Introduced by the School Board Attorney Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 9. New Business Subject 9.3 Items Introduced by the Board Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 9. New Business Subject 9.4 Review of Board Requests Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 10. Adjournment Subject 10.1 Adjourn Meeting Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn the Meeting The above recommendations to the School Board of Pinellas County are submitted for consideration and approval at the meeting of April 14, 2026, Kevin K. Hendrick, Superintendent of Schools. File Attachments 10. Adjournment Subject 10.2 Public Participation Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 5 p.m. Type Procedural Meeting Procedures: The Board welcomes public comment. For those who wish to speak to the Board, please note the following: You are given three separate opportunities to speak. The first is during "Public Comment" on a topic not included in the agenda but pertaining to the general business of the district, and this opportunity occurs after adjournment of regular meetings. The second is on one or more agenda items upon which the Board will vote, and this opportunity occurs after the special order agenda at regular meetings and as appropriate at special meetings. The third is at public hearings, such as budget hearings and second readings on Board policy, when you are able to speak during the public hearing and regarding the topic of the public hearing. In each case, you Must register to speak with the Superintendent’s designee at the entrance to the meeting room as described below; Must register prior to the time the Chairperson calls for speakers for that speaking opportunity or before the last speaker for that opportunity concludes their comments, whichever is later; Will be called in the order you registered with the Superintendent's designee; Will be allotted three (3) minutes, which may only be extended with the approval of the chairperson or a majority vote of the Board; and May not yield your time to any other person. To avoid repetition, speakers supporting or opposing the same issue are encouraged to designate a spokesperson and have the spokesperson request that members of the audience supporting the position stand during the presentation. The following additional procedures apply depending upon the specific speaking opportunity: If a speaker wants to supplement their three (3) minute presentation, the speaker should provide the Board office with written materials prior to the meeting. Board members will make every effort to review these materials. Board members may not be able to review materials received less than two (2) business days prior to the Board meeting. The Board will not act on any matter raised by a speaker prior to the next regular meeting. If a majority of the Board desires to further consider a matter raised by a speaker, they will request the Superintendent to bring a recommendation at a future workshop or meeting or otherwise address the issue. It is generally the Board's practice not to respond to the issues brought forward by speakers except to correct inaccuracies or clarify issues. Speakers may not use any of the speaking opportunities to advertise or otherwise promote the interests of any commercial or other non-school organizations, except when recognizing school or district partners or when one of the exceptions in Policy 9700.01 applies. Further, no speaker may advertise or otherwise promote a political candidate, question or party. Regulation of Disruptive Speech Board meetings are a limited open forum for First Amendment purposes and your exercise of your First Amendment right of free speech in that context will be recognized and protected, subject to reasonable restrictions as to time, place and manner. Applause is permitted only when awards are granted. To ensure the expeditious and orderly process of Board meetings, the Chairperson may: Interrupt or terminate a speaker when his/her statement is not relevant, exceeds the time allotted or is abusive, threatening, defamatory, obscene, profane, loud, interruptive or otherwise interferes with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting, as stated in s. 1001.372(3), Florida Statutes; and Order the removal of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting, provided the Chairperson has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. Nothing herein is intended, nor shall anything be construed, to limit or restrain negative, positive or neutral comments about the manner in which Board employees, agents, the Superintendent and Board members carry out their duties in public employment or office. Recording of Board Meetings are permitted under the following conditions: No obstructions are created between the Board and the audience. No interviews are conducted in the meeting room while the Board is in session. No commentary, adjustment of equipment or positioning of operators is made that would distract either the Board or members of the audience while the Board is in session. Revised 08/08/22 File Attachments