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Superintendent Mr. Pender told the board that earlier workshops had given tentative approval for Phase 2 but that subsequent discussion produced consensus to pause. He said the pause is required because the district must review rezoning before proceeding with new school construction or standalone schools and because guaranteed maximum prices (GMPs) returned for Phase 1 projects have come in higher than expected.

‘‘Phase 2 right now is on hold while we look at possible rezoning that’ll come to the board soon at the next workshop,’’ Pender said. He asked the board to confirm consensus to remove Phase 2 from the tentative plan; board members verbally indicated agreement during the meeting.

The discussion was framed as direction to staff rather than a formal board vote; the superintendent asked the board to confirm the hold and several members responded, ‘‘I agree’’ or ‘‘Yes. I agree.’’ No formal action item or roll-call vote appears in the transcript for removing Phase 2; staff said they will bring any revised recommendations back to a future workshop or meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hernando School District - School Board Regular Meeting on 2025-05-06 6:00 PM - May 06, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent told the board the district will hold Phase 2 of its five-year facilities work plan while staff complete rezoning analysis and review higher guaranteed maximum prices received for Phase 1 projects.","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},6566268,"Parents raise crossing, staffing and sibling-assignment concerns in public comment",187,1723000,1910000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206127-fcc6d08fd6cf4ac58184c4a640e755a1&start=1723&end=1910","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206127-fcc6d08fd6cf4ac58184c4a640e755a1/thumbnail_1723000.jpg","/articles/6566268/Hernando/School-Districts/Florida/Parents-raise-crossing-staffing-and-sibling-assignment-concerns-in-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6566268-d22c9e0134aec8071d0d11c906041a0e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187904&Signature=eZvwkKt8hWqRTRzs~CDRwOx-j-YwHHwcypUN-VprNAMo~3v9F6FAEgX2~s3EYeObkCpU8EDnDzlv6mvUQg6rvZ6tHvbiN7pzNChfLeiWCpD~RhRE534bRngojuYiBmBSZ01vbs0ZfbkR-jYETpZPxsbQNhqHWhMNeAD0sq39~ttPFUb4qvAbNKaN~C-jFqNLfH8Cx82Zz2y8x9Lf6cqKa3WZfw4aurhab2-uBXYesF8Ym-kqi3PRLEXptRfWHTVGbLDWJ~pMhJHCNyhIEAFaQXgCHwekHG17i1Yy~e9f9eeBOeld4SSnYH4HxgzKEWQiI5~8QAjl0iLeL~C7LjDttg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Multiple members of the public used the May 6 public-comment period to press the Hernando County School Board on school safety, staffing and assignment policies.

Carla Johns urged the board to place deputies or crossing guards at Broad near Brecksville Elementary, saying drivers use the roadway at speeds she estimated at 45–50 mph and that children have difficulty crossing. Johns also asked the board to consider retaining or re-creating duties similar to those of Michelle Barnes, a specialist whose position ends June 1; Johns said Barnes’s role was funded from Title I funds and not ESSER and called her work ‘‘very unique,’’ urging the district to find alternative funding or a similar job classification so the specialist can continue serving students.

Glenda Seaman, a longtime former teacher who volunteers in district schools, described emotional and academic stress for two brothers whose family was split between schools after one child was not accepted at Challenger K‑8. Seaman asked whether policies could allow siblings to attend the same school, suggesting automatic acceptance for kindergarten siblings and prioritized placement for grades 1–8. Student representative Santiago Pinckney later noted the board discussed sibling-preference options at a workshop earlier in the day and said the board did not reach consensus to move the change forward.

Kimberly Mulrooney raised two concerns: she said the board’s streaming video feed to remote viewers is cutting out and asked staff to investigate; she also relayed teacher reports that some written student discipline referrals are not being followed up with consequences, and she requested an investigation into discipline processing and enforcement.

Board members acknowledged the comments and directed staff to look into the crossing/traffic concern near Brecksville Elementary; Mr. Pender (superintendent) and other board members referenced a workshop discussion on sibling preference and reported no board consensus to change policy. No formal board action was taken during public comment; speakers were told the board may follow up in subsequent meetings if staff or the superintendent determine action is warranted.","During public comment at the May 6 Hernando County School Board meeting, speakers urged action on crossing guards near Brecksville Elementary, questioned elimination of a specialized staff position, asked for sibling assignment exceptions and raised concerns about discipline follow-up and streaming quality.",{"_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},6566272,"Hernando County Schools recognizes veteran and social worker William Kiddo",206,1134000,1340000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206127-fcc6d08fd6cf4ac58184c4a640e755a1&start=1134&end=1340","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206127-fcc6d08fd6cf4ac58184c4a640e755a1/thumbnail_1134000.jpg","/articles/6566272/Hernando/School-Districts/Florida/Hernando-County-Schools-recognizes-veteran-and-social-worker-William-Kiddo","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6566272-efba1812b36f6111803ee8d7a3bdef05/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187904&Signature=EpdBjlaMcsWIa-jNmocZmOYkcLwbJDa7dHVbrrJDZbV4JJC1DB5~I71pvfhtkZxuWdufDosadZ7DQmWJhETNawATarQwGdDY~Vibgmr69nyIN2hpqtId~f8MdRs9eoE5a-ZQzZcwG-bIzw~XxKLcT7Lg51h9hGRpfLOl82oAm8Ip7RH7kFj3Wfv4krpwJa4sthmFTythOpmZB8TlMbVaT~HYnTiUe3aBzq~X0NwnRvOvW5WeoWYJJu-YJrJLbVh2MCzLbKKkVtghi907KtUr1Oul5ptQ8RlSZrmNGUoG42rSJPjJvzUgZR4P2ofmwKJmHwQEyXu7dqgwRjhIbQBp5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hernando County School Board on May 6 recognized William Kiddo, a U.S. Army veteran and a school social worker assigned to Deltona Elementary School, for his military service and work with students and families.

Jill Colossa, director of student services, introduced Kiddo and described his background: he served as a petroleum supply specialist in the U.S. Army, completed training at Fort Sill and Fort Lee and was stationed at Fort Riley; after military service he earned a master’s degree in social work and spent a decade in child protective services before joining Hernando County Schools. ‘‘His work as a social worker reflects compassion, advocacy, and an unyielding dedication to the well-being of others,’’ Colossa said.

Kiddo told the board he had experienced recent health issues but expressed gratitude for colleagues and his family; Julie Sweeney, principal at Deltona Elementary, praised Kiddo’s work, saying he ‘‘goes above and beyond’’ for students and families, including assistance with insurance and other support services.

The recognition was presented during the meeting’s awards and recognitions segment; no board action accompanied the presentation.","The board recognized William Kiddo, a U.S. Army veteran and Hernando County school social worker, for his military and district service.",{"_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},6566277,"Eastside Elementary showcases house system and student achievements at May 6 meeting",338,224000,562000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206127-fcc6d08fd6cf4ac58184c4a640e755a1&start=224&end=562","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206127-fcc6d08fd6cf4ac58184c4a640e755a1/thumbnail_224000.jpg","/articles/6566277/Hernando/School-Districts/Florida/Eastside-Elementary-showcases-house-system-and-student-achievements-at-May-6-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6566277-10686398ff69dc203cdfab40c2461e5b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187904&Signature=hzwSGi1TYE8tCFQK3LxA6XwwHe3Dk6XLv4LhWIuLroITPCUDnTuxi5-pJXQ~ZB6PZLxrI6z8fyBnaDQ7u43QKmHfuYpQs3VytpwZ-22XK8b9yUwLFbtv-bkxQfhNHXkvHSl9I-2qfaC4mpmh-C2vtA7VRpNWYDIsBke0ixknonymRkzCtg-SZKFneJqPuvRdg8HQEOOtwP-kMjrpHvnu1mEDCK0TSLiMHfZcuodeczpYeS1QjAW6S9TbbVXOMsx1nzVUnbnTga2q59s1RkgkQBf5vWggF-cLuYaKsQ39rC-hP07f2Bc34kMutjAAbRYIst5d9OVYPYM3zBFVTU1tdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Eastside Elementary leaders described their school’s house system and leadership-focused culture and highlighted student accomplishments during the Hernando County School Board meeting on May 6.

Mike Lassher, principal of Eastside Elementary, told the board the school is in its third year under current leadership and this year implemented a house system tied to schoolwide expectations. ‘‘We changed our school wide expectations to LEAD, which stands for loyalty, empathy, accountability and determination,’’ Lassher said, adding the school later added ‘‘excellence’’ and ‘‘resilience’’ so the houses collectively spell LEADER.

Assistant Principal Eric Schwartz and Lassher said the house system organizes staff and students into teams that compete on academic measures and foster school culture. Lassher said the school links the house points to short-cycle assessments and that this year’s testing cycle was in its second week when he spoke.

The meeting also included recognition of a student athlete. Roman Cochran, a seventh-grader at Explorer K-8, told the board he ran the 200-meter in 27.9 seconds at the start of the track season and improved to a 25.0-second time by season’s end; he placed third countywide in the 200, fourth in the 100 and fourth in the 4x100 team, according to his remarks.

Student representative Santiago Pinckney provided a districtwide update that listed multiple upcoming elementary and middle school events, graduations and summer programs, and noted open teacher positions at Suncoast Elementary. The student rep and Eastside presenters emphasized leadership development and school celebrations as central to the district’s spring activities.

The board received the presentations during the meeting’s recognition and reports portion; no formal board action was taken on the school’s house system.","Eastside Elementary principal and assistant principal described a house system and leadership program; student Roman Cochran was recognized for county track results and schools across the district shared upcoming events.",{"_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},6566281,"Hernando County School Board adopts agenda, approves minutes and orders one expulsion",1148,398000,1546000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206127-fcc6d08fd6cf4ac58184c4a640e755a1&start=398&end=1546","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206127-fcc6d08fd6cf4ac58184c4a640e755a1/thumbnail_398000.jpg","/articles/6566281/Hernando/School-Districts/Florida/Hernando-County-School-Board-adopts-agenda-approves-minutes-and-orders-one-expulsion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6566281-9f639f734850896fec9c8ef1a965afad/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187904&Signature=SvuplzAuJKprAgsQEJZrngK6ZEML~hcJzsXkySyynGsMSE2nEDwKmORf237hn1hIpTpZlo5ydWN404nLsoxulBkTurxRZsrcm94jrw25e9ba0~4Et05-GD430aKSDe8Lc9qzmDFDijv1gAlLRuvkeZIKsvs2R-ies6gMzuSWXxRedlbEZ~~GPg5NDZs0aOz0FPP6Y63hX6EZ4DtFSU~~e25UQkAF-VT~rTRanQZCNRY9iYvLKldzpjQGmHaFa2I9pK0F0l4GGpyR5rS1gv4Dp45YrX0s9-iOV~1p6ncZj6dmuF~7Kxkaev9yM0Uy3VNKEjR5dsULa-XswuMQt6Ut2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hernando County School Board on May 6 adopted its meeting agenda, approved minutes from its April meetings and entered a final order expelling a student from the school bus through the 2025-26 school year, board records show.

The routine votes came at the start of the board’s regular meeting in the boardroom. The board adopted the May 6 agenda (item 25-3003) by a 5-0 vote, approved minutes for the April workshop and regular meeting (item 425-3005) by a 5-0 vote, and approved a final order expelling the student in case E2025-04-02 from school transportation through the end of the 2025-26 school year (item 25-2980), also by a 5-0 vote.

The board approved its consent agenda (items 7–18) without any pulls or discussion and recorded a 5-0 vote. A separate informational item (item 2025-2978), a deductive change order for HVAC replacement at Springstead High School with JE Dunn Construction Company, was presented for the board’s information; no board action was required.

Board Chair and members recorded the unanimous tallies in open session; the meeting transcript records the vote counts but does not list individual roll-call votes for each member. The expulsion motion identifies the student case number (E2025-04-02) and the sanction (loss of bus privileges through the 2025-26 school year) as the board’s formal remedy.

These routine actions conclude the board’s early business for the evening and left time for presentations, citizen input and discussion of the district’s five-year work plan later in the meeting.","At its May 6 regular meeting the Hernando County School Board adopted the agenda, approved minutes and entered a final order to expel a student from the school bus through the 2025-26 school year; consent agenda items were also approved.","actionData","errors"]

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