Pasco County School District

The board conducted a public hearing regarding the Student Progression Plan, finalizing revisions that clarify requirements for students in AP, IB, and AICE courses. Significant administrative updates included the expansion of the Opportunity Schools model to provide targeted support at additional sites, the launch of a new mobile application to improve family engagement, and positive results from insurance renewals. The meeting covered various consent agenda items, including personnel reappointments, maintenance and construction contracts for school facilities, and financial reports. Additionally, the board approved the District Controlled Open Enrollment Plan and received updates from legal counsel regarding litigation procedures.

The workshop focused on the 'Curriculum 360' project, a centralized curriculum hub designed to provide teachers with streamlined access to standards-aligned instructional resources. Key points included an overview of how the platform supports instructional planning, assessment, and intervention efforts, a live demonstration of the system, and information regarding the scheduled districtwide implementation.

The meeting included public hearings on the District Controlled Open Enrollment Plan and the Student Progression Plan. The board received reports on district-wide school grade improvements, scholarship awards from the Pasco Education Foundation, and updates on investment policies. The consent agenda covered a range of items, including personnel recommendations, new job descriptions, meal price increases, maintenance contracts for school roofing projects, and various purchasing and financial allocations. Additional discussions involved reports from individual board members regarding school events and graduations, alongside public comments on non-agenda items.

The board workshop covered three primary topics. An athletics overview reviewed participation trends, expansion plans for various sports, facility projects, new EKG screening requirements, and partnerships. The board also reviewed proposed updates to the 2026-27 Student Progression Plan and Controlled Open Enrollment Plan, focusing on graduation requirements, athletic eligibility, and school choice procedures. Finally, the session addressed enrollment growth projections, boundary impacts, new school openings, and construction planning across the district.

This document outlines the strategic goals for Pasco County Schools, which guide the ongoing work across several key areas. These areas include Academic Achievement, Student Safety and Well-Being, Operational Excellence, Community and Family Engagement, and College and Career Acceleration. The goals are intended to provide a framework for the institution's strategic direction.