Hillsborough County Public Schools Administration
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, February 7, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve revisions to the School Board Policy Manual.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On November 22, 2005 the School Board approved the intent to adopt revisions to the School Board Policy Manual. The District gave legal notice (Administrative Procedures Act) on January 12, and 13, 2006 (at least 21 days prior to adoption) of its intent to adopt the proposed policies/summary of procedures. When the required 21 days (after notice) have elapsed, a public hearing is scheduled during the next regularly scheduled School Board meeting. Request that the chairman read the adopted policies/summary of procedures by title into the minutes and ask the audience if there are any challenges to be made. The policies/summary of procedures are to become effective immediately following the public hearing.

The following policies/procedures have been updated for inclusiveness, clarity, and accuracy:

  • 4.01 Pupil Progression Plan (to include Personalized Middle School Success Plan)
  • 4.02 Adult Technical Centers (to clarify open-entry, open-exit enrollment)
  • 4.04 New or Experimental Curriculum Project Approval (to delete obsolete reference)
  • 4.05 Field Trips (to include clarification for safety)
  • 4.08 Extracurricular Program (to update list of approved sports to include flag football – approved 10/11/05)
  • 4.13 Athletics (to update list of approved sports to include flag football – approved (10/11/05)
  • 4.23 Magnet Schools (to include reference to District Unitary Plan)
  • 5.15 Eye-Protection Devices (to update course list)
  • ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

    Other – Administrative Procedures Act, Florida State Statute 120.54.

    FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

    Approval of the policies and summary of procedures has no monetary impact to the District

    EVALUATION

    N/A

    SUBMITTED BY:

    Debra L. Veranth
    Director of Administration
    (813) 272-4076
    Lewis A. Brinson
    Assistant Superintendent for Administration
    (813) 272-4071
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