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Pinellas school board sets public hearing on referendum policy changes; board seeks clearer ballot-based language and charter reporting
Summary
The Pinellas County School Board on Feb. 11 approved a first reading and set a public hearing for March 25 on amendments to policy 21.40 to reflect new tax referendum ballot language and the agreed allocation of funds.
The Pinellas County School Board voted 7-0 on Feb. 11 to set a public hearing for March 25, 2025, and to authorize advertisement of proposed amendments to Policy 21.40 (Independent Citizens Referendum Oversight Committee). The amendments reflect the November ballot language specifying how district referendum funds will be used.
At a first reading introduced by Director of Strategic Planning and Policy Liana Eisen, the district said the revised ballot language directs the allocation of referendum funds as follows: 70% for teacher salaries and benefits (including supplements, recruitment and retention), 15% for support staff salaries and benefits (including supplements, recruitment and…
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