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Meeting Name: School Board Regular Meeting Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/14/2025 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: District Office-Board Room 919 N. Broad Street Brooksville, FL
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25-2757 1.Adoption of AgendaApproval to adopt the agenda dated 1/14/2025.Adopted as AmendedPass Action details Video Video
25-2759 2.Student Representatives to the BoardStudent Representative, Santiago Pinkney of F.W. Springstead High School, to Share an Update of School Related Activities and Events with the Board   Action details Video Video
25-2725 3.Presentations - MeetingsRecognition of the Hernando County Education Foundation   Action details Video Video
25-2745 4.Presentations - MeetingsRecognition of Dustin Kupcik, District Athletic Director for Hernando County School District, for Earning the Prestigious Certified Master Athletic Administrator Distinction from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrator Association (NIAAA)   Action details Video Video
25-2760 5.Approval of the MinutesApproval of the Minutes from the Student Expulsion Appeal Hearing, Informal Meeting, Workshop and Regular School Board Meeting of 12/10/2024.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
25-2636 6.Public Hearing Items (Meeting)Public Hearing and Final Approval of Neola Policy - Volume 25 No.1 June 2024 and Policies that Include Compliance Officers by Name. This item was tentatively approved at the December 10, 2024, Board Workshop.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
25-2732 7.Expulsion RecommendationsEnter a Final Order Expelling the Student in Case No. E2025-11-01 for one (1) academic school year.   Action details Not available
25-2748 8.Expulsion RecommendationsEnter a Final Order Expelling the Student in Case No. E2025-11-02 from the school bus for one (1) academic school year.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
25-2761 9.Citizen Input on Agenda Items (Green Form)Citizen Input on agenda items (Green Form)   Action details Video Video
25-2778 10.Personnel RecommendationsApproval of the Personnel RecommendationsAdoptedPass Action details Not available
25-2724 11.All Other Teaching & Learning Agenda ItemsApprove the over-night field trip for NCTHS students to attend the Student TV Network Convention in Tampa, FL from 3/01/25-03/04/25.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
25-2733 12.All Other Teaching & Learning Agenda ItemsApprove out-of-state travel for Cynthia Jackson, Student Services School Social Worker, to attend the 28th Annual National School Social Work Conference in Atlanta, GA, April 9-12, 2025.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
25-2750 13.All Other Teaching & Learning Agenda ItemsApprove Field Trip for Springstead High School Students to Attend the VE Southern Region Competition and Exhibition in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from February 5 - 7, 2025AdoptedPass Action details Not available
25-2751 14.All Other Teaching & Learning Agenda ItemsApprove Field Trip for Hernando and Nature Coast Technical High School Students to Attend the 2025 CyberLaunch Florida Competition in Orlando, Florida from April 3 - 4, 2025AdoptedPass Action details Not available
25-2777 16.All Other Teaching & Learning Agenda ItemsApprove out of state field trip for Senior Chief Franco Colamarco and NJROTC Cadets to Anniston, AL, for Air Rifle Nationals on February 15, 2025 through February 19, 2025.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
25-2734 17.All Other Business Services Agenda ItemsApproval to Accept the Audit Report for the Hernando County Education Direct Support Organization, Inc. (Education Foundation) for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024AdoptedPass Action details Not available
25-2775 19.All Other Support Operations Agenda ItemsApproval of the bell times for the 2025-2026 school year.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
25-2582 20.Purchase Order/Bid ItemsApprove the Closeout/Final Acceptance to the contract/agreement with The A.D. Morgan Corporation for Ceiling and LED Lighting Upgrade at Fox Chapel Middle School and authorize the final payment in the amount of $114,119.58.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
25-2723 21.Purchase Order/Bid ItemsApprove the renewal of bid no. 23-670-22 RN, Plumbing Products, Fixtures, Parts & Supplies awarded to multiple vendors for various plumbing products and authorize the purchase of goods for an estimated annual spending amount of $55,000.00AdoptedPass Action details Not available
25-2726 22.Purchase Order/Bid ItemsApprove the renewal of bid #22-485-24 RN: Trash Can and Compactor Liners (Warehouse), awarded to Central Poly - Bag Corp. and HD Supply (formerly Home Depot Pro) and authorize the purchase of goods for an estimated annual spending of $100,000.00.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
25-2730 23.Purchase Order/Bid ItemsApprove the renewal of bid no. 22-934-29 RN, Irrigation Installation, Maintenance, Repairs and Services to AJ’s Sprinkler & Pump Services, Inc. for Irrigation goods and services and authorize the purchase of services for an estimated annual spending of $55,000.00AdoptedPass Action details Not available
25-2738 24.Purchase Order/Bid ItemsApprove the Amendment to the Agreement with Williams Company Tampa, for construction goods and services for New Classroom & Cafeteria Buildings for Eastside Elementary School and authorize the purchase of construction goods and services for $101,868.00.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
25-2740 26.Purchase Order/Bid ItemsAward Bid No. 25-515-20, Lawn Maintenance Equipment: Purchase, Service, Parts & Accessories, to multiple vendors, for lawn equipment, repairs and services, various parts and accessories, and authorize the purchase for estimated annual spending of $65,000.00AdoptedPass Action details Not available
25-2743 27.Purchase Order/Bid ItemsApprove the renewal of bid # 21-936-39 RN: Generator Equipment On-Site Repairs & Preventative Maintenance Services, to Paramount Power, Inc. for Generator Equipment On-Site Repairs & Preventative Maintenance Services and authorize the purchase for an estimated annual amount of $68,620.00.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
25-2746 28.Purchase Order/Bid ItemsApprove the Piggyback of The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), Region 8 Education Service Center, RFP No. 2440804: Academic and Educational Goods and Services, Awarded to Realityworks, Inc. and Authorize Purchase Orders in an Estimated Annual Amount of $125,000.00AdoptedPass Action details Not available
25-2752 29.Purchase Order/Bid ItemsApprove the renewal of Sophos Central Intercept X Advanced Subscription License and related services from CDW-G and authorize the issuance of a purchase order for the amount of $240,372.00.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
25-2768 32.Purchase Order/Bid ItemsApprove Amendment Number Two of the 2022-2025 Dual Enrollment (DE) Articulation Agreement Between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) and the Hernando County School Board and Issuance of Purchase Orders for an Estimated Spending of $10,000.00AdoptedPass Action details Not available
25-2771 33.Purchase Order/Bid ItemsApprove the Purchase of Dual Enrollment Textbooks from Follett and Authorize Purchase Orders in an Estimated Annual Amount of $75,000.00AdoptedPass Action details Not available
25-2772 34.Purchase Order/Bid ItemsApprove the Closeout/Final Acceptance to the contract/agreement with The A. D. Morgan Corporation for Lift Station and Sewer Upgrades at Support Operations Complex and authorize the final payment in the amount of $40,129.17.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
25-2774 35.Purchase Order/Bid ItemsApprove the Amendment to the Agreement with J. E. Dunn Construction Co., for construction goods and services for the 30 Classroom Addition for Winding Waters K-8 School and authorize the purchase of construction goods and services for $2,653,870.00.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
25-2731 36.All Other Safe Schools Agenda ItemsAccept notification of the Florida school safety compliance inspection report to document compliance with safety requirements.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
25-2747 37.All Other School Board Agenda ItemsApproval Requested for out of county travel for School Board Member(s) to attend the FSBA 2025 School Finance Forum on February 6, 2025 through February 7, 2025 in Gainesville, FL that may exceed $500 per Board Member.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
25-2769 38.All Other School Board Agenda ItemsApproval Requested for out of county travel for School Board Member(s) to attend the Chamber of Commerce’s Hernando County Day at the Capitol on March 31, 2025 through April 1, 2025 in Tallahassee, FL that may exceed $500 per Board Member.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
25-2744 39.All Other Superintendent Agenda ItemsApproval of out of state travel for Ray Pinder to Palm Springs, CA to attend the Education Research & Development Institute ConferenceAdoptedPass Action details Not available
25-2754 15.All Other Teaching & Learning Agenda ItemsApprove out of state travel for Lisa Cropley, Anna Jensen, Stephanie Doran and Carrie Wilson to Phoenix, Arizona to attend the LRP National Institute on April 27-30, 2025.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
25-2735 18.All Other Communications & Government Relations Agenda ItemsApproval of Calendar “A” as Recommended by the Calendar CommitteeAdopted as AmendedPass Action details Video Video
25-2739 25.Purchase Order/Bid ItemsApprove the Amendment to the Agreement with Harvard Jolly, Inc., for construction goods and services for New Classroom & Cafeteria Buildings for Eastside Elementary School and authorize the purchase of construction goods and services for $48,460.00.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
25-2755 30.Purchase Order/Bid ItemsApprove the Purchase of Registration Fees for Students Attending the University of South Florida Summer Camps in June and July 2025 and Authorize an Estimated Spending of $75,000.00AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
25-2758 31.Purchase Order/Bid ItemsApprove the Purchase of the Registration Fees for Students Attending Saint Leo University Summer Camps in June and July 2025 and Authorize the Estimated Spending of $55,000.00AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
25-2762 40.Citizen Input on General Topics (Pink Form)Citizen Input on Hernando County School issues on which the School Board customarily takes action (Pink Form - non-agenda items)   Action details Video Video