Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m.

2 Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Pinellas County Schools 10:30 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 Invocation - Pastor Tyler Crosson, Bridgepoint Church, Pinellas County Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.2 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.3 National Anthem Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.4 Video - Grandpa Bob's Candy Cart - Carwise Middle School Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.5 Introduction of Professional and Community Organization Reps - Isabel Mascareñas, Public Information Officer Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.6 Presentation by Student Rights and Responsibilities - Tarpon Springs High School Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Amendments to the Agenda Subject 2.1 Possible Changes to the Agenda Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Amend the Agenda File Attachments 3. Adoption of Agenda Subject 3.1 Adoption of Agenda Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adopt Agenda File Attachments 4. Special Order Agenda Subject 4.1 Recognition of David Koperski as Recipient of the 2024 C. Graham Carothers Award of Excellence Presented by John Palmerini, President of the Florida School Board Attorneys Association Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Recognition BACKGROUND : The Carothers Award is given annually to honor a Florida school board attorney who has demonstrated excellence in the profession as exemplified by C. Graham Carothers, the former long-serving School Board Attorney for Leon County. Mr. Carothers was one of the founders of the Florida School Board Attorneys Association in 1967. He was always ready to assist fellow school board attorneys facing challenges in the multi-faceted practice of school law. The Florida School Board Attorneys Association recently selected David Koperski as the recipient of the 2024 C. Graham Carothers Award due to his service to the Association, his client, and the education law practice in general. SUBMITTED BY : Stephanie F. Woodford, Deputy Superintendent File Attachments 4. Special Order Agenda Subject 4.2 Presentation of the Proclamation Designating January 2025 as National Mentoring Month Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action, Proclamation Recommended Action Approve the proclamation designating January 2025 as National Mentoring Month. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 1: Academic Excellence Through Innovation 4. Strategic Priority 5: Strong Connections and Communication BACKGROUND : National Mentoring Month is an annual, month-long campaign celebrated in January to highlight the transformative impact that mentorship has on the lives of students. Mentors support students to make positive choices, enhance well-being and increase academic achievement. Mentored students are more likely to have better attendance, academic performance and higher graduation rates, and an increased desire to attend college when engaged in formal mentoring programs. Additionally, mentored students are less likely to use drugs and/or alcohol. The district takes pride in the dynamic individual and group mentoring programs, including Lunch Pals and Take Stock in Children programs, 5000 Role Models of Excellence, Girlfriends and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Over the past year, Pinellas County Schools has achieved significant milestones as over 441 new mentors have been trained with over 1,228 active mentors districtwide. These mentors have made meaningful impacts on over 2,250 students that they support across all grade levels (K-12). To ensure a continuous and expanding network of support, the Office of Strategic Partnerships welcomes new mentors all year long. Training equips new mentors with the skills and insights needed to connect with and positively impact the lives of students. Through our mentors, the district ensures that trained caring adults meet the needs of every student in our community. SUBMITTED BY : Jennifer Dull, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer File Attachments National Mentoring Month January 2025 Proclamation 1.14.25.pdf (163 KB) 5. Public Comments on Agenda Items Subject 5.1 Meeting Procedures Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 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 5410.01 - Required Core Curriculum/Promotion/Retention/Acceleration – Elementary, 5420.01 - Reporting Student Progress – Elementary, 5410.02 - Regular Program Core Curriculum/Promotion/Retention/Acceleration – Middle School, 5420.03 - Reporting Student Progress - High School, 5430 - Class Rank, 5440 - High School Credit and Student Performance Standards, 5460 - Graduation Requirements, 5463 - Credits from Other Schools, and 2470 – Education of English Learners. (This is the second reading. There are no changes.) Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approve the amendment to Policies 5410.01 - Required Core Curriculum/Promotion/Retention/Acceleration – Elementary, 5420.01 - Reporting Student Progress – Elementary, 5410.02 - Regular Program Core Curriculum/Promotion/Retention/Acceleration – Middle School, 5420.03 - Reporting Student Progress - High School, 5430 - Class Rank, 5440 - High School Credit and Student Performance Standards, 5460 - Graduation Requirements, 5463 - Credits from Other Schools, and 2470 – Education of English Learners. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 1: Academic Excellence Through Innovation 4. Strategic Priority 3: Equity with Excellence for All BACKGROUND : Each year, the district reviews the student progression policies in alignment with state legislation and Florida State Board of Education Rule updates. The proposed amendments to the below policies align with this year’s state updates. Elementary School Progression Policies 5410.01 - Required Core Curriculum/Promotion/Retention/Acceleration – Elementary Revised in accordance with SB 7004 requirements, specifically for substantial reading and math deficiencies in VPK and the required parental notification for substantial deficiencies Reorganized the policy for flow and clarity and to remove redundancy Consolidated all placement and placement committee information together Organized parent notification of student progress together Included information about the New Worlds Reading Initiative, in accordance with HB 1361 5420.01 - Reporting Student Progress – Elementary Added substantial math deficiency in section II. Parent/Teacher Conference Middle School Progression Policies 5410.02 - Regular Program Core Curriculum/Promotion/Retention/Acceleration – Middle School Modified formatting to ease reference throughout the policy Removed specific course names because of the variety of courses offered to meet student academic needs Clarified the reading course requirement, which includes removing the requirement for Reading for sixth-grade students who score Level 3 or above. High School Progression Policies 5420.03 - Reporting Student Progress - High School Moved the exam requirements to the top of section V. Final Examinations (previously section D.) Increased the allowable college visit days to six days over the four-year high school career Added clear consistent headings throughout 5430 - Class Rank Moved the Honors Diploma into Diploma Designations Removed outdated designations Added the Seal of Fine Arts, per HB 523 Simplified section III. E. Other Diploma Designations 5440 - High School Credit and Student Performance Standards Repealed and embedded its components into Policies 5420.03 and 5460 5460 - Graduation Requirements Added definition of credit from Policy 5440 Updated the days and minutes to reflect current school schedules Removed outdated requirements Added the financial literacy requirement (enacted 2023) and updated the elective credits accordingly Added practical arts to the arts credit requirement (enacted 2023) Moved the Progress Monitoring Plan section from Policy 5440 to section III. C. Progress Toward Graduation Moved the Credit Acceleration Program from Policy 5440 to section III. K. 5463 - Credits from Other Schools Moved credits from out of state from the bottom of the policy to the top Clarified the requirements for the transfer of Algebra I credit Moved Early Admission to College to section D. Transfer of College Credit Earned for High School English Learner Policy 2470 – Education of English Learners Updated formatting to be consistent with other policies Update placement of ELs, including the EL Committee Update retention of ELs Add Good Cause Exemption RATIONALE: The proposed amendments to these policies ensure alignment with updated state requirements and district practices. DATA SOURCES: David Koperski, School Board Attorney Sara Waechter, Assistant School Board Attorney Michael Feeney, Executive Director, Elementary Education Erin Phelps, Executive Director, Middle School Education Rita Vasquez, Ed.D., Executive Director, High School Education Leanna Ison, Director, Strategic Planning and Policy Natasa Karac, Director, English Learner Services SUBMITTED BY: Jennifer Dull, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer File Attachments 2024.10_5410.01_Required Core Curriculum_Elementary_Second Reading.pdf (1,136 KB) 2024.10_5410.02_Regular Program Core CurriculumPromotionRetentionAcceleration–Middle School_Second Reading.pdf (805 KB) 2024.10_5420.01_Reporting Student Progress_Elementary_Second Reading.pdf (112 KB) 2024.10_5420.03_Reporting Student Progress–High School_Second Reading.pdf (931 KB) 2024.10_5430_Class Rank_Second Reading.pdf (374 KB) 2024.10_5440 - High School Credit and Student Performance Standards_Second Reading.pdf (120 KB) 2024.10_5460_Graduation Requirements_Second Reading.pdf (1,312 KB) 2024.10_5463_Credits from Other Schools_Second Reading.pdf (167 KB) 2024.10_2470 - Education of English Learners (ELs)_Second Reading.pdf (196 KB) 6. Unfinished Business Subject 6.2 Public Hearing to Consider the Amendments to Policy 5120 - Assignment within District. (This is the second reading. There are no changes.) Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approve the amendments to Policy 5120 - Assignment within District. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 1: Academic Excellence Through Innovation 4. Strategic Priority 3: Equity with Excellence for All 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : School Board Policy 5120 – Assignment within District is being revised in support of operational efficiency. The proposed amendments reflect updates to the Grid Atlas. The Grid Atlas divides the county into 1,123 grids, which are used to create school zones. The grid has been adjusted to best accommodate an upcoming multi-family residential development. The revised grid places the new development in the school zone for the nearest elementary school, Fuguitt Elementary School, which also has the physical capacity to serve a potential increase in families with school-aged children. RATIONALE: The proposed amendments ensure efficient district operations. DATA SOURCES: David Koperski, School Board Attorney Stephanie Woodford, Deputy Superintendent Leanna Ison, Director, Strategic Planning and Policy Ellen Truskowski, Director, Student Assignment and Demographics SUBMITTED BY: Jennifer Dull, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer File Attachments 2024.10_5120_Assignment with District_Second Reading.pdf (155 KB) 6. Unfinished Business Subject 6.3 Public Hearing to Consider the Amendments to Policy 6144 - Investments. (This is the second reading. There are no changes.) Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approve the amendments to Policy 6144 - Investments. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND: School Board Policy 6144 - Investments is being revised due to operational continuous improvement reviews. The proposed amendments to Policy 6144 - Investments aim to improve operational efficiency. In addition to technical changes such as title changes and formatting, the substantive changes include: Modifying the number of committee members and the frequency of committee meetings in section VII. Investment Oversight Committee Modifying section IX. Performance Measurement to reflect available benchmark options more accurately. RATIONALE : The proposed amendments to these policies ensure efficient district practices and fiscal responsibility. DATA SOURCES: David Koperski, School Board Attorney Sara Waechter, Assistant School Board Attorney Gary Jeppesen, CPA, Chief Financial Officer Leanna Ison, Director, Strategic Planning and Policy SUBMITTED BY: Jennifer Dull, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer File Attachments 2024.10_6144 - Investments.pdf (430 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.1 Request Approval of the Minutes of the School Board Workshop of December 10, 2024 Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the School Board Workshop of Tuesday, December 10, 2024. File Attachments DRAFT Minutes School Board Workshop 12.10.24.pdf (187 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.2 Request Approval of the Minutes of the School Board Meeting of December 17, 2024 Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the school board meeting of December 17, 2024. File Attachments DRAFT Minutes School Board Meeting 12.17.2024.pdf (227 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.3 Request Approval of the Personnel Recommendations - Administrative, Instructional and Supporting Services Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 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 - January 14, 2025. 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 to continue to provide high-quality educational services. Human Resources Services has determined that all persons 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 January 14 2025 FY 24-25.pdf (117 KB) Instructional Board Agenda January 14, 2025 [FY 24-25].pdf (249 KB) Supporting Services Board Agenda January 14 2025 FY 24-25.pdf (224 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.4 Request Approval of the Appointment of the Applications Administrator, Technology and Information Systems Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 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 appointment of Diego Ordonez to Applications Administrator, Technology and Information Systems, effective January 15, 2025. BACKGROUND : The Applications Administrator position is available due to the retirement of Heath C. Glandon effective January 6, 2025. This position was advertised for one week and 13 applicants applied for the position. Superintendent’s staff interviewed two finalists on January 6, 2025. RATIONALE : Diego Ordonez began his career in Pinellas County Schools in 2024. He currently serves as a Senior Application Specialist in Technology and Information Systems (2024 to present). His background includes serving as a Data Analyst in Assessment, Accountability and Research (2024); and as a Digital Solutions Engineer, an Integrations Engineer and a Senior QA Analyst at Nielsen (2016-2024). Mr. Ordonez earned a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of South Florida. DATA SOURCES : Keith Mastorides, Chief Technology Officer Kevin Haugabrook, Director, Application Support SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.5 Request Approval to Accept Donation of Vehicle Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve acceptance of vehicle donation. Goals 5. Objective 03 (Strategic Priority 1): Ensure Graduates are Prepared for Workforce and College Success 4. Strategic Priority 1: Academic Excellence Through Innovation BACKGROUND : Board Policy 7230 requires that any gift to the district conveying title should be submitted to the board for individual acceptance. This request is to approve and accept the donation of a vehicle to be used as an instructional tool. RATIONALE : Donated vehicles provide teachers the ability to simulate live work in a controlled environment where time, the type of repairs being completed, and the assurance of safe and quality repairs can be managed by the teacher and maximize instruction. This vehicle will be used at Pinellas Technical College - St. Petersburg. DATA SOURCES : William Mark Hunt, Executive Director, Career, Technical and Adult Education SUBMITTED BY : Donnika Jones, Chief Academic Officer File Attachments Vehicle Donation 1.14.25.pdf (301 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.6 Request Approval of Budget Amendment No. 10 (June 2024) to the District's 2023-2024 School Year Budget Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 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. 10 (June 2024) to the district's 2023-2024 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 (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. 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) A djustments to reflect changes in coding based on actual or proposed expenditures. 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 (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. 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 (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. Self-Insured Workers Comp & Liability (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. Self-Insured Health 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. Permanent 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. Miscellaneous Special Revenue 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. (3) This fund is reported on a quarterly basis and is currently updated with June 30, 2024, financial data. The 2023-2024 Budget was approved by the School Board at the Public Hearing on September 12, 2023. The financial impact to the Operating Fund follows: Federal direct revenue increased $225,223 matching estimated revenue to actual cash collections. The fund balance increased. Medicaid claiming revenue increased $3,550,185 matching estimated revenue to actual cash collections. The fund balance increased. State income was adjusted to conform to the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) Fourth Calculation. The total FEFP increased by $759,831 to reflect increases of $435,097 related to FTE reported by the district, offset by $324,734 for decreased Family Empowerment Scholarships. Workforce development revenue decreased $823,878 matching estimated revenue to actual cash collections. The fund balance decreased. Workforce education performance incentives revenue increased $278,813 matching estimated revenue to actual cash collections. The fund balance increased. CO and CDs withheld for administrative expenditure revenue decreased $14,299 matching estimated revenue to actual cash collections. The fund balance decreased. State license tax revenue increased $56,682 matching estimated revenue to actual cash collections. The fund balance increased. Voluntary Pre-K program revenue increased $722,193 matching estimated revenue to actual cash collections. The fund balance increased. Miscellaneous state revenue decreased $4,043,634 matching estimated revenue to actual cash collections. The fund balance decreased. District school taxes increased $1,764,663 and Tax Referendum increased $256,138 matching estimated revenue to actual cash collections. There was a prior period adjustment increase of $400,390. The fund balance increased. By law, we can only budget 96% for the tax levy at the beginning of the fiscal year. Lease revenue increased $474,071 matching estimated revenue to actual cash collections. The fund balance increased. Interest on investments decreased $1,346,574 matching estimated revenue to actual cash collections. The fund balance decreased. Net increase/decrease in fair value investments increased $5,359,989 matching estimated revenue to actual cash collections, adjusted by market value fluctuations. The fund balance increased. Gifts, grants, and bequests increased $124,796 matching estimated revenue to actual cash collections. The fund balance increased. Student fees increased $1,175,978 matching estimated revenue to actual cash collections. The fund balance increased. Charges for services increased $547,957 matching estimated revenue to actual cash collections. The fund balance increased. Miscellaneous local sources revenue decreased $2,541,078 matching estimated revenue to actual cash collections. The fund balance decreased. Transfers from capital projects increased $18,004,930. These transfers occur as a result of year-end entries. The fund balance increased. Transfers from special revenue increased $424,431. These transfers occur as a result of year-end entries. The fund balance increased. Loss recoveries increased $1,603,029. The fund balance increased. Total estimated revenue, transfers, and other financing sources increased $26,959,806. Appropriations increased $37,541,326. Non-spendable fund balance increased $3,448,319. Assigned fund balance decreased $25,274,568. Restricted fund balance increased $13,180,552. Unassigned fund balance decreased $1,935,823. Individual reserve accounts were updated to reflect the amounts set forth in the "SBH-Board-2023-24 Final" Comprehensive Accounting and Budget Model (CABM). The net reserve of these reserve changes totaled an increase of $26,959,806. 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, MBA, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments JUNE 2024 BA 10.pdf (926 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.7 Request Approval of the Financial Statements for the Month Ending June 30, 2024 Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Recommended Action Approve the financial statements for the month ending June 30, 2024. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility 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 Alejandra Benites, Senior Financial Reporting Analyst SUBMITTED BY : Gary Jeppesen, MBA, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments June 2024 Financial Statement.pdf (207 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.8 Request Approval of the Financial Statements for the Month Ending July 31, 2024 Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Recommended Action Approve the financial statements for the month ending July 31, 2024. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility 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 Alejandra Benites, Senior Financial Reporti ng Analyst - Program Cost Reporting SUBMITTED BY : Gary Jeppesen, MBA, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments JULY 24 FINANCIAL STATEMENT.pdf (205 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.9 Request Approval of the Financial Statements for the Month Ending August 31, 2024 Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Recommended Action Approve the financial statements for the month ending August 31, 2024. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility 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 Alejandra Benites, Senior Financial Reporti ng Analyst - Program Cost Reporting SUBMITTED BY : Gary Jeppesen, MBA, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments AUG 24 FINANCIAL STATEMENT.pdf (188 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.10 Request for Approval of Purchasing Items in Accordance With Bid Policies and Procedures Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 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. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility 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 : Gary Jeppesen, MBA, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments PURCHASING AGENDA SUMMARY 1.14.25.pdf (5,874 KB) 8. Nonconsent 9. New Business Subject 9.1 Items Introduced by Superintendent Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 9. New Business Subject 9.2 Items Introduced by the School Board Attorney Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 9. New Business Subject 9.3 Items Introduced by the Board Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 9. New Business Subject 9.4 Review of Board Requests Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 10. Adjournment Subject 10.1 Adjourn Meeting Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.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 January 14, 2025. Kevin K. Hendrick, Superintendent of Schools. File Attachments 10. Adjournment Subject 10.2 Public Participation Meeting Jan 14, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 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 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