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District athletic director Dustin Kupch explained that NIL, which originated in college athletics, allows athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness. He said that while student athletes may enter commercial agreements, using school logos, uniforms or facilities requires written approval. Kupch said the FHSAA and model NEOLA language had been used by many districts and that leaving approval to individual schools could create inconsistency and competitive imbalances across the district.

Kupch said athletic and administrative staff preferred that permission for a student to use district logos or uniforms be decided at a single district level rather than by individual principals, to avoid “have and have‑not” effects between schools and inconsistent approvals over time. Board members agreed to bring the NEOLA policy language back for formal consideration, and staff said they would return with a recommended governance approach for approvals and fee handling.

No changes were adopted at the informal meeting; staff will return with proposed policy language and recommendations on whether any fees collected for district logo use should be deposited to the general fund to offset athletic budgets.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hernando School District - School Board Informal Meeting on 2025-05-06 1:00 PM - May 06, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Board discussed high school NIL (name, image and likeness) rules, district staff recommended superintendent or board approve use of school logos in athlete NIL deals; NEOLA policy and FHSAA guidance to be considered.","taxTitle","Hernando, School Districts, Florida","taxId",13114,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6568321,"Board seeks clearer notification for donated school facilities after beach volleyball project",530,3835000,4365000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3203273-6051ddf1980eede7133556193db92eea&start=3835&end=4365","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3203273-6051ddf1980eede7133556193db92eea/thumbnail_3835000.jpg","/articles/6568321/Hernando/School-Districts/Florida/Board-seeks-clearer-notification-for-donated-school-facilities-after-beach-volleyball-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6568321-0d9651fc0eb0a641b5f866e1d6861fce/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154204&Signature=G-MTOvNz-LlD1pY0kUv-zP1IPi0NnFvpMPs8qqQZHwFaOWyPN-mER9e4CZmo~8fSIQDLTckdwUNlJci3yYQ207NQbmThRVo5~tmhHILEbKJfSydzSirVt0OssVe~Csp0FMZgHovx73n6SkNB9l980eoDdnHOH8Y7CPutiHoaPSfv6elyQWOkBE-lI-heMdNRwHBLndERkkdi78MrdxSP5ah5kTN8lBzLJTCMoJ0KsO-1e-ZkxYFYbUjDJJecwHqcbWPnCNAijmIOspFVxqKILHUa-JQSH2moKILHLZnUbuMDQOCzbwEPZhzNDeLCgToeGQxCbN6mPa3h6Ak5I9j7yQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members said they would have liked prior notice of a donor‑funded beach volleyball court and directed staff to clarify policy language governing new additions to school property.

Mr. Johnson told the board the volleyball court project was widely supported and raised by the school, but that the total project value exceeded $50,000 once an in‑kind construction donation was included. He said the board should be informed of “brand‑new utilization of land” and new facilities even when funded by donors.

The superintendent and staff pointed to current policy language that requires board approval when the use of a facility changes. Staff said the volleyball court had been processed administratively under the $50,000 threshold initially, with the in‑kind donation later increasing the project total. Staff committed to bringing a policy clarification to the board and to present future comparable projects at a workshop or in a board forum so trustees can acknowledge donors and be kept informed.

Board members raised ancillary concerns about temporary removal of batting cages during the project and asked staff to confirm whether any Title IX issues had occurred; staff said the batting cages were a temporary situation and would be reestablished and that coaches do not have authority to deny other staff use of facilities without principal approval. No policy change was adopted on May 6; staff will return with recommended language.","Members said they were surprised by a beach volleyball court installation and asked staff to clarify policy for new structures and to notify the board earlier for future donor‑funded projects.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6568326,"Board presses procurement changes after concerns about single‑vendor renewals and bid notifications",549,2857000,3406000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3203273-6051ddf1980eede7133556193db92eea&start=2857&end=3406","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3203273-6051ddf1980eede7133556193db92eea/thumbnail_2857000.jpg","/articles/6568326/Hernando/School-Districts/Florida/Board-presses-procurement-changes-after-concerns-about-singlevendor-renewals-and-bid-notifications","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6568326-2e9c891399cc8d1d3bb2f7de7d036823/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154204&Signature=W-eGWfuD-bRXo3kqGzZyONC~S1sSKFaP2U6HX197qd4EEmdLEQGu3xrtooplfKfbyd6s-4-jF2GGzskiD~Bk2hKe434b7Vzte82lxB05qRoYaQTgt4NqrdBjbuM5GbzHLy3R5b9-UqU9U9CtCSDi51meU0DEV6cPfQQupSs7u~GoJahHuENzd3R-OAsO~GoF6p291TwURuOnbTsJfaDhLar6NBEaSDRwR50iPMNP7zV37gXkAPMoGylCPlEu0PobI7dq-~CYrXrw7jA~w~2vdr4-twqFyz7xFKJAdMVLcdNJeRY0g3qgZxTSwfmDaajsdMg1XR6QD11FZLAMEjRJjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hernando County School Board members questioned procurement practices after a recent renewal with a single vendor and asked staff to expand outreach to local businesses and the Chamber of Commerce.

Board member Mr. Johnson said district policy and statutes require getting three bids when appropriate and voiced concern that renewals and piggybacks had left the district relying on single vendors. He proposed the district solicit vendors by contacting the local Chamber of Commerce and county licensing offices to ensure a broader pool of bidders.

District staff explained that many contracts in the procurement system are renewals or piggybacks and that a list produced for the board showed roughly 20 solicitations that currently have only one vendor in the system. Staff said they will remove piggybacks from the list for review and investigate whether the procurement portal’s fee structure (a vendor convenience fee mentioned as $10/month for notification service) is deterring participation.

Staff described immediate steps: coordination with the Chamber of Commerce to post bid notices on the Chamber site and to make the district’s procurement portal more prominent on the district website, outreach by procurement and communications staff to market bidding opportunities, and targeted outreach on solicitations that currently list only one vendor.

Board members asked staff to research whether other districts charge vendor notification fees, to compile lists of categories with one vendor and to identify low‑cost ways to broaden outreach before the next round of renewals. No formal policy change was voted; staff said they are implementing outreach changes and will provide follow‑up data.","Board members raised concerns about contracts with only one vendor, the district’s bidding notifications and piggybacking; staff said steps are underway with the Chamber and website changes to expand vendor outreach.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6568330,"Board to workshop Nature Coast Technical High School name, magnet and program implications",881,1539000,2420000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3203273-6051ddf1980eede7133556193db92eea&start=1539&end=2420","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3203273-6051ddf1980eede7133556193db92eea/thumbnail_1539000.jpg","/articles/6568330/Hernando/School-Districts/Florida/Board-to-workshop-Nature-Coast-Technical-High-School-name-magnet-and-program-implications","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6568330-bc5fd70d46f4a104b125ebf12cca9b79/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154204&Signature=Cdtty2J~d1z621vRUMrb8Y~aTbZ15gnrhDXcyLCHI16uIBJQhfatCf0tbxFscfX57FxU1SClF-R~6bFe1GEwRO7yv2OIIOR8Oi4KWUja9sBsG5yckA8FTUEIVB44NlPvUDs0o3Ef3VVk92DN4BeA~X5IHNrXEU1MV9VKgkFK84LrCNr2e2xD7OPkdNudxSh5goG6vAMd~0ysq4FoHw64Z-osiv7e7cIrUskED2u3HcXWbcApmBpuUpmxL1Rnrfo6puu6GHiYW6Y1abd10z4qyYwoL81Q8dbFHmp0iPXyz1FScgBe69e0lZXQmS8CwUMb~k6XrQsonXMT3LSiMnx4XQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hernando County School Board members discussed a request to remove the word “Technical” from Nature Coast Technical High School’s name and to clarify whether the school’s magnet designation and program requirements should change.

Board member Missus Hawkins said parents and staff report confusion that “Technical” implies a narrow vocational program and noted jerseys and signage already read “Nature Coast.” Board members debated whether the change requires public notice. The district attorney and staff reviewed current district policy, which states a school name is considered permanent “unless the facilities, program, or use changes.”

District staff told the board that Nature Coast opened with technical programs in 2004 and now offers 11 CTE (career and technical education) programs; staff said three of those programs (culinary, allied health and automotive) are duplicated elsewhere in the district while most are unique to Nature Coast. A staff presenter said, “out of the 11 programs that they have, only 2 are duplicated anywhere else across our district,” later clarifying a third program (automotive) is duplicated at Hernando. Staff also warned the board to evaluate whether removing “Technical” from the school name could affect program enrollment rules or funding tied to magnet/CTE requirements.

Board members asked the superintendent and counsel to determine legal and policy steps required, including whether a 28‑day notice or a policy change is necessary. The superintendent said he would prepare information for a workshop on both the name change and the magnet/CTE designation, and staff agreed to gather program counts and overlap with other schools for the board’s review.

No formal vote was held; the board asked staff to return with policy language, program data and legal guidance before any name change is scheduled for board action.","Board members discussed dropping “Technical” from Nature Coast Technical High School, asked staff and legal counsel to assess policy, program duplication and funding implications, and directed a workshop to present findings.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6568334,"Hernando board asks staff to study four‑day high school week, seek stakeholder input",1223,285000,1508000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3203273-6051ddf1980eede7133556193db92eea&start=285&end=1508","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3203273-6051ddf1980eede7133556193db92eea/thumbnail_285000.jpg","/articles/6568334/Hernando/School-Districts/Florida/Hernando-board-asks-staff-to-study-fourday-high-school-week-seek-stakeholder-input","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6568334-a488453b625fafd94ccfba8d986f13e0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154204&Signature=h1T-TTN2y5BkGmnhVURyqYMuhWqN~phnqsxRsUyACx10QhahKrk8c-VtH3Rh-rCzNEce9R9R1YEPMo8ld1U2jVFXeDiaglOPQ6d7DZVy~bp-Nynos4Vl7Pra0dIcnXoco3cpYBK0Qnr6sq7tKEJJLkCS389rqGN07r9aiDjf-gg~nmiyps0~OUcgoBx0D-ZZxLRYHiSKUXQfOiWtLZBfaoRnADbfbDBPezImdpnRAl01LOO9F0qRfpyB27wo~3uOBLGHh0kVxus6cWj4MoX8YiMUE0MNjrLr0umdnlx2s1dveAkVrC7~o98c1D6ubgHIZXxL3kPYFVRcD~w8Y2OJWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hernando County School Board members debated piloting a four‑day school week for high‑school students and asked district staff to research implementation details and stakeholder views.

Board member Missus Bontzik proposed starting a pilot for high schools on a Tuesday–Friday schedule, saying a four‑day week could “increase our attendance,” boost morale and improve grades while reducing discipline incidents. The board’s superintendent said other districts’ plans show a mix of approaches to meet minimum instructional days and hours, and highlighted employee bargaining implications.

The board discussed logistics including required instructional minutes, whether to lengthen each school day or lengthen the calendar, transportation impacts of running two pickup/drop‑off schedules, effects on sports scheduling, and childcare needs for families with younger students. Superintendent Ray Pinder said, “There’s a minimum number of days, but there’s also a minimum number of hours,” and noted many districts extend daily minutes by 45–60 minutes in four‑day models.

Board members recommended a staged approach. Several members favored starting with high schools as a pilot to limit disruption while others argued a district‑wide pilot would avoid inconveniencing families with students at multiple levels. The board asked staff to gather data from districts that have implemented four‑day weeks (including a district referenced as already starting a pilot) and to prepare a survey for parents, students and staff.

Board members and staff emphasized that changes affecting employees’ hours would be a bargaining issue. Pinder also recommended forming a staff‑community committee to develop answers to likely pain points—transportation, sports scheduling and on‑campus care for students on the off day—before widely publicizing a survey. A board member asked staff to aim to bring a survey draft and research back for board review by July 1.

No motion or formal vote occurred during the informal meeting; members agreed only to direct staff research and stakeholder engagement.","Board members discussed piloting a four‑day school week for high schools, asked staff to research other districts’ experiences and to prepare a stakeholder survey and committee; no formal vote was taken.","actionData","errors"]

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