Jeffrey N. Steinsnyder

The meeting commenced with a call to order and special presentations, including recognition for Career and Technical Education Month and the Penny for Pasco Oversight Committee Annual Report for 2025. Public comments addressed agenda items such as the consolidation of Pasco Elementary and Pasco Middle Schools into Pasco K-8, and updates on NEOLA policies. Board member committee reports covered extensive topics, including updates on student use of artificial intelligence and motorized vehicles in the Student Code of Conduct, facility upgrades, and initiatives to improve school readiness at Richey Elementary. The Career Education Board meeting focused on tracking student career pathway exposure and outcomes, data collection needs, and strengthening industry engagement. The Early Childhood Programs Policy Council report detailed attendance monitoring procedures, mental health supports, and the status of Head Start funding and self-assessment results. The Superintendent's office announced the initiation of the 2026/2027 budget development process and provided an update on the first truancy hearing. Action items included approving the consolidation of Pasco Elementary/Middle into Pasco K-8 and converting Lacoochee Elementary to Lacoochee K-8, with detailed discussion regarding subsequent rezoning for the Pasco consolidation. Approvals also covered NEOLA updates, the Notice of Rule Development for the Student Code of Conduct, and several course adoptions for charter schools. Board members provided closing reports, highlighting discussions on civic literacy, where the administration committed to bringing forward a proposal for a comprehensive Civic Scholar Program, and updates on consulting RFP submissions.