Hillsborough County Public Schools public meetings in 2024
36 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board will consider approving a $62,500 contract for lawn equipment and trailers from three vendors, along with personnel appointments, field trips, and other routine consent items. The meeting also includes public comment and employee input periods.
- Approve ITB #24104 for lawn equipment and trailers from M & M Lawnmower Sales & Service, Inc., Right Trailers, Inc., and Ruckus Investments, LC., with a $62,500 cost
- Approve personnel consent agenda including appointments, transfers, and job descriptions
- Approve administrative appointments/transfers recommended by the Superintendent
- Approve overnight and out-of-state student field trips
- Public comment period at 4:00 pm with 3-minute speaking limit
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
This is a recognition meeting where the School Board of Hillsborough County will honor students and teachers for various achievements, including winners of the Florida Space Art Contest, Invention Convention US Nationals, and Social Studies Teachers of the Year. The board will also recognize the Hillsborough County Council PTA/PTSA Notables. No decisions or votes on policy or spending are scheduled.
- Recognition of 2024 Florida Space Art Contest winners, including grand prize winner Gabriel Angeli from Lowry Elementary
- Recognition of Hillsborough students who won awards at the Invention Convention US Nationals in Michigan
- Recognition of 2024-2025 District Social Studies Teachers of the Year for K-5, 6-8, and 9-12
- Recognition of Riverview High School receiving a Green Apple award from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- Recognition of New Worlds Scholar award recipients from the high school RAISE tutoring program
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board will consider approving a $300,000 sole-source purchase of Knowledge Pillars Education software and certification vouchers for career and technical education courses. The board will also vote on a $20,000 contract with Indikus Evaluation & Planning for Title IV grant evaluation services and approve the district's uniform testing calendar for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Approve $300,000 sole-source purchase of Knowledge Pillars Education software and certification vouchers for CTE courses
- Approve $20,000 technical services agreement with Indikus Evaluation & Planning for Title IV grant evaluation
- Approve the 2024-2025 HCPS Uniform Testing Calendar to comply with Florida statutes
- Recognize Tampa Bay Buccaneers Best Krewe Award recipients (information item)
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The School Board of Hillsborough County will convene as the Hillsborough School Board Leasing Corporation to appoint its Board of Directors and officers. This annual meeting is required to comply with the corporation's Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws.
- Appointment of Board of Directors, Chair, Vice Chair, President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer for the Hillsborough School Board Leasing Corporation
- Management of Certificates of Participation totaling $611,825,000 for educational facilities
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board will discuss a proposed revision to Policy 7250 on commemoration of school facilities. Board members will also review student discipline and the updated Student Code of Conduct. The meeting is a workshop, so no final votes are expected.
- Review of proposed revision to Policy 7250 on commemoration of school facilities
- Review of student discipline and the updated Student Code of Conduct
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The School Board of Hillsborough County will hold a workshop to receive an informational presentation on the self-funded health insurance process. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.
- Workshop on self-funded health insurance (Human Resources)
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
This meeting was canceled. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda contained only procedural items and recognitions.
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board will hold a regular meeting on October 1, 2024, at 4 p.m. at 901 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa. The board will consider consent agenda items including a sole-source purchase of digital curriculum from CEV Multimedia, LLC for $101,375 and a memorandum of agreement with United Way Suncoast to support literacy programs. The meeting also includes recognitions for LGBTQ+ History Month and the Bucs Best Krewe Award, along with public comment and routine procedural items.
- Sole source purchase of digital curriculum from CEV Multimedia, LLC for $101,375 funded by Carl D. Perkins Secondary Grant
- Memorandum of Agreement with United Way Suncoast for MyOn Reader digital library and literacy paraprofessionals at seven elementary schools
- Recognition of LGBTQ+ History Month October 2024
- Recognition of the Bucs Best Krewe Award by Tampa Bay Buccaneers for outstanding administrators, teachers, and staff
- Approval of Academic Services K-12 Activities Calendar for 2024-2025 school year
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The School Board will hear presentations from eight charter schools that received a 'D' or 'F' grade in 2023-2024, as required by Florida law. Each school must submit a school improvement plan to raise student performance. The item is informational only, with no vote taken.
- BridgePrep Academy of Riverview (D grade) presenting improvement plan
- BridgePrep Academy of Tampa (D grade) presenting improvement plan
- Excelsior Prep Charter School (D grade) presenting improvement plan
- Florida Connections Academy (D grade) presenting improvement plan
- The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy (F grade) presenting improvement plan
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board will consider several consent agenda items, including the annual Professional Learning Catalog and a $35,000 contract with FACTS Education Solutions for data interpretation training for private school teachers. The board will also vote on the 2024-2025 Career and Technical Education activities calendar and the Personnel Consent Agenda. The meeting includes standard opening procedures, public comment, and employee input.
- Approve the Professional Learning Catalog and annual update letter to the FLDOE Commissioner
- Approve Agreement for Technical Services #24189-ATS-DST with FACTS Education Solutions, LLC for $35,000 in Title II funds
- Approve the 2024-2025 Career, Technical, and Adult Education (CTE) Activities Calendar
- Approve the Personnel Consent Agenda
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board will hold a regular meeting on September 5, 2024, at 4 p.m. The agenda includes routine opening items, public comment, and recognitions. The main business is a consent agenda with two action items: approving a $49,494 contract with Indikus Evaluation & Planning to evaluate the Stronger Connections grant program, and approving a piggyback agreement for band uniforms. The board will also hear a recognition of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' support.
- Approve $49,494 technical services agreement with Indikus Evaluation & Planning for Stronger Connections grant evaluation
- Approve piggyback agreement #24066-PGB-EST for band uniforms with Demoulin Brothers and Company
- Recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15, 2024)
- Recognize Tampa Bay Buccaneers for continued support
- Public comment period with 3-minute speaker limit
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board will hold a workshop to discuss proposed policy revisions. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational only.
- Review and discussion of proposed policy revisions
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board will consider a consent agenda including personnel appointments, administrative transfers, overnight/out-of-state field trips, and a contract with PACE Center for Girls. Public comment will be heard before the consent vote. The meeting also includes recognitions and procedural items.
- Approve Personnel Consent Agenda covering instructional, support, and out-of-field personnel actions
- Approve administrative appointments/transfers recommended by the Superintendent
- Approve overnight/out-of-state field trips (item withdrawn from agenda)
- Approve contract between HCPS and PACE Center for Girls
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board will hold a special meeting to hear presentations from seven vendors and award bids for federal, state, and local lobbying services. The previous contract expired June 30, 2024, with prior annual costs ranging from $115,155 to $126,992.87.
- RFP #24079-RFP-DST for Federal, State and Local Lobbying Services
- Seven vendor responses received; presentations and bid award scheduled
- Previous contract (RFP #19192-DST-IV) expired June 30, 2024, with 180-day extension option
- Prior annual costs: $115,155 (2023-24), $125,020 (2022-23), $126,992.87 (2021-22)
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The School Board of Hillsborough County will consider authorizing Superintendent Ayres to pursue all appropriate legal action to ensure a millage referendum appears on the November 5, 2024 ballot. This follows the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' 4-3 decision on July 17, 2024. The meeting includes public comment and procedural items.
- Authorization for Superintendent to seek legal action to place millage referendum on November 5, 2024 ballot
- Referendum stems from Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' 4-3 vote on July 17, 2024
- Public comment period with 3-minute speaker limit, sign-up required 15 minutes before meeting
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $284,399 contract with ExploreLearning LLC for online science simulations (Gizmos) for grades 6-12, a $274,800 sole-source accreditation fee for Cognia Inc., and a contract with K12 Lift for data tools at 37 Transformation Network Schools. The meeting also includes routine items like public comment, approval of minutes, and adoption of the agenda.
- Approve $284,399 contract with ExploreLearning LLC for online science Gizmos for grades 6-12
- Approve $274,800 sole-source accreditation fee for Cognia Inc. for 2024-2025
- Approve contract with K12 Lift for data tools at 37 Transformation Network Schools
- Public comment period at 4:00 pm with 3-minute speaker limit
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is meeting to consider several consent agenda items, including renewing software contracts for professional development and assessment platforms, and approving a new contract for teen parent childcare services. The board will also hear public comment and handle routine procedural items.
- Renew Sole Source #24100-SSD-EST with PGC Technology Services for Ascriptica professional development system, $73,342
- Approve Agreement #24053-XMT-DST with Renaissance Learning for SchoolCity assessment platform, $890,456
- Approve RFP #24065-DST for Teen Parent Childcare Services with Manifestation Worldwide, Inc., not to exceed $473,000
- Public comment period with 3-minute speaker limit
- Adoption of agenda, approval of minutes, and roll call
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is holding a workshop to review the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) department, including its organizational structure, policies, and support for students with disabilities. They will also discuss the district's Annual Performance Report from May 1, 2024, and goals for the 2024-2025 school year. No decisions or votes are scheduled; this is an informational session.
- Review of ESE organizational structure and support for students with disabilities
- Overview of ESE policies and procedural requirements
- Review of HCPS Annual Performance Report (May 1, 2024)
- Goals for 2024-2025 school year
- No financial impact reported
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes a $1,157,769.60 addendum to a sole-source contract with Just Right Reader, Inc. for decodable books for K-2 students, and a $211,167.00 piggyback purchase of LEGO Education kits for grades 3-5. The meeting also includes routine items like call to order, public comment, and recognition of Juneteenth.
- Approve addendum to sole source #24074-SSD-EST with Just Right Reader, Inc. for $1,157,769.60
- Approve piggyback #24103-PFB-EST for LEGO Education kits for $211,167.00
- Recognition of Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19, 2024
- Public comment period with 3-minute speaking limit
- Adoption of agenda and approval of minutes
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board will hold a regular meeting on June 4, 2024, at 4pm. The agenda includes recognitions, proclamations, and a consent agenda with several action items. Key decisions include approving dual enrollment articulation agreements with the University of Florida and the University of South Florida, which allow qualifying high school students to take college courses. The board will also recognize LGBTQ+ Pride Month and students with perfect attendance.
- Approve Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement with UF for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, cost $20,000
- Approve Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement with USF for 2024-2025
- Recognition of LGBTQ+ Pride Month for June 2024
- Recognition of students with perfect attendance K-12
- Recognition of Florida State Fair Authority for graduation ceremony support
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
This is a recognition meeting of the Hillsborough County School Board, focused on honoring students and programs rather than making policy decisions. The agenda includes recognitions for water conservation poster contest winners, Kids Tag Art participants, Sunshine State Scholars, 4-H public speaking finalists, and New Worlds Scholar recipients. No votes or financial decisions are scheduled.
- Recognition of 2024 Drop Savers Water Conservation Poster Contest winners
- Recognition of Kids Tag Art students and presentation of funds raised by Tax Collector Nancy C. Millan
- Recognition of Sunshine State Scholars: Miyaz Ansari, Eric Luo, James Watt
- Recognition of 4-H Public Speaking district finalists and champions
- Recognition of New Worlds Scholar recipients from Freedom, Leto, Plant City, and Sumner high schools
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is meeting to handle routine business, including recognitions, public comment, and a consent agenda. The most significant item is a proposed $507,000 sole-source contract with the University of Florida for science-of-reading professional development for 600 K-5 teachers, funded by a state grant. The board will also consider purchasing previously adopted K-12 science materials for the 2024-2025 gap year.
- Approve $507,000 sole-source agreement with University of Florida for science of reading teacher training
- Approve purchase of previously adopted K-12 science instructional materials for 2024-2025 gap year
- Recognize Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10) and National Teacher Day (May 7)
- Information item on Seniors in Service Foster Grandparent Program partnership
- Public comment period with 3-minute speaker limit
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is holding a special called meeting to discuss appeals of district-level decisions regarding the reconsideration of two challenged books: "Blankets" by Craig Thompson and "Identical" by Ellen Hopkins. The agenda includes standard opening procedures, public comment, and the two discussion items. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Appeal of district decision on challenged material "Blankets" by Craig Thompson
- Appeal of district decision on challenged material "Identical" by Ellen Hopkins
- Public comment period with 3-minute speaker limit
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is holding a workshop to review the impact and implementation of key provisions from the 2024 Legislative Session. Staff will discuss required policy changes and operational and fiscal impacts on the district. This is an information item with no recommendation or financial impact noted.
- Review of 2024 Legislative Session provisions affecting public education
- Discussion of required policy changes from new bills
- Assessment of operational and fiscal impacts on the district
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is holding its regular meeting on April 16, 2024, at 4pm. The agenda includes routine opening items, public comment, and a consent agenda with several action items. The board will vote on adding new components to the Professional Learning Catalog for autism endorsement coursework, approve the personnel consent agenda, and approve administrative appointments/transfers. A recognition for the Month of the Military Child is also scheduled.
- Approve addition of three new components to Professional Learning Catalog for Autism Spectrum Disorders endorsement (no financial impact)
- Approve Personnel Consent Agenda including instructional, support, out-of-field actions, terminations, and job descriptions
- Approve administrative appointments/transfers
- Recognition of Month of the Military Child, including Purple Up Challenge on April 17, 2024
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is holding a recognition meeting to honor students and staff for various achievements, including STEM fair winners, Black History Brain Bowl champions, and a custodian who saved a child from choking. The agenda consists solely of recognitions and proclamations, with no policy decisions or financial actions. All items are informational, and no votes are scheduled.
- Recognition of 2024 Regional STEM Fair winners and state participants
- Recognition of SSEP Mission 18 experiments and mission patch winners
- Recognition of HABSE Black History Brain Bowl 2024 champions
- Recognition of ACT-SO 2023 winners
- Recognition of HPSA and Beef 'O' Brady's $22,000 grant offering
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is meeting to handle routine business and vote on a consent agenda. The most significant item is a sole-source purchase from Atlantis Educational Services for computing tools, rocketry sets, and STEM summer camp materials, funded by grants. The board will also hear public comment and recognize volunteer appreciation month.
- Approve $419,004 sole-source purchase from Atlantis Educational Services for STEM materials and professional development
- Recognize April 2024 as Florida School Volunteer Appreciation Month
- Public comment period with 3-minute speaking limit
- Adoption of agenda and approval of previous meeting minutes
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is holding a workshop to review and discuss proposed policy revisions. The agenda contains only this single information item, with no decisions or votes scheduled. The item is presented for discussion, and no financial impact is noted.
- Review of proposed policy revisions (W01)
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board will hold a regular meeting on March 19, 2024, at 4 p.m. The board will consider a consent agenda that includes approving the personnel consent agenda, administrative appointments and transfers, overnight or out-of-state field trips, and a contract with Extravaganza Productions Inc. for graduation ceremonies. Public comment is scheduled before the consent agenda, with speakers limited to three minutes.
- Approve the Personnel Consent Agenda (Human Resources)
- Approve administrative appointments/transfers
- Approve overnight or out-of-state field trips
- Approve Agreement #24018-XMT-IV with Extravaganza Productions Inc. for graduation ceremonies ($58,935.05)
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board meets to consider routine items including two consent agenda contracts with FACTS Education Solutions for Title II-funded teacher training, plus recognitions and public comment.
- Consent agenda item 1.01: $17,500 contract with FACTS Education Solutions for alternative assessment training for private school teachers (Title II grant).
- Consent agenda item 1.02: $17,500 contract with FACTS Education Solutions for differentiation professional development for Diocese of St. Petersburg teachers (Title II grant).
- Recognition of Newspaper in Education Week (March 4-8, 2024) with the Tampa Bay Times.
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is holding a workshop to discuss a potential millage referendum for the November 5, 2024, General Election. The agenda item is informational only, with no recommendation or financial impact details provided. No other substantive items are listed.
- Discussion of potential millage referendum for November 5, 2024, General Election
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is meeting to consider routine business, including a consent agenda with a charter contract renewal for Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico and personnel actions. Public comment is scheduled before the consent agenda. The meeting includes standard procedural items like call to order, pledge, and minutes approval.
- Contract renewal for Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico for a 5-year term, with projected FEFP funds of $8,239,339.00 per year for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.
- Personnel Consent Agenda including appointments, transfers, and terminations.
- Administrative appointments/transfers under Chief of Schools.
- Public comment period with 3-minute speaker limit.
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is reviewing a $165,000 expenditure increase for literacy training and a grant for world language programs. The meeting includes a proclamation for Black History Month and discussions on professional development for educators.
- Increase of $165,000 for UFLI Foundations literacy training at five elementary schools
- Adoption of Black History Month February 2024 Proclamation
- Agreement with Indikus Evaluation & Planning for DoDEA World Language grant project
- Implementation of Spanish instruction at Rampello K-8 School
- Establishment of 'Around the World' summer camp for 15 targeted elementary schools
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is holding a workshop to review the Student Code of Conduct, including discipline concerns, dress code, and threat management. The workshop will also cover student services, mental health supports, and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). This is an informational and action item, with no financial impact noted.
- Review of Student Code of Conduct
- Overview of discipline concerns and dress code
- Threat management overview
- Student Services and mental health supports overview
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) overview
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board will hold a regular meeting on January 23, 2024, at 4 p.m. The board will consider a consent agenda that includes approving the personnel consent agenda, administrative appointments/transfers, and overnight or out-of-state student field trips. They will also vote on a proclamation recognizing Human Trafficking Awareness Month. The meeting will open with routine items like call to order, public comment, and approval of minutes.
- Approval of Personnel Consent Agenda (Human Resources)
- Approval of administrative appointments/transfers
- Approval of overnight/out-of-state student field trips
- Adoption of Proclamation for Human Trafficking Awareness Month, January 2024
- Public comment period with 3-minute speaker limit
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2020- 2025
The Hillsborough County School Board is holding a regular meeting on January 9, 2024, at 4pm. The agenda includes recognitions, public comment, and a consent agenda with several action items. The most substantive item is a proposed piggyback agreement to continue purchasing SNAP Health Center Software for school nurses, with costs rising to $98,475 for 2023-24 and projected increases in future years.
- Approve Piggyback #23204-PGB-LG for SNAP Health Center Software, $98,475/year for 2023-24, rising to $144,875 in 2024-25 and $168,075 in 2025-26
- Recognition of United Way Suncoast's 100th anniversary
- Withdrawn: Proclamation for Human Trafficking Awareness Month, January 2024
- Recognition of HCPS Workforce Well-Being Gold Level by American Heart Association
- Public comment period with 3-minute speaker limit