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Board roundup: no public speakers on budget; union bargaining, bus-hiring and an expulsion approved
Summary
At the Sept. 9 meeting, the board heard a union bargaining update, approved an expulsion, heard that 21 bus drivers will enter training, and closed two public hearings after receiving no in‑person public comment.
The Pasco County School Board concluded two public hearings with no in‑person commenters and approved several routine and personnel items, including an expulsion and a consent agenda.
United School Employees of Pasco representative Mr. Larson told the board the union was holding a bargaining session with district instructional teams in the USCP office while the board met. "Tonight, while we're here in this room, the district and the USCP instructional bargaining teams are having a bargaining session at the USCP office," Larson said, and indicated USEP will continue to be involved on staffing-placement issues related to any proposals affecting employees.
On personnel matters, staff brought item 7.1 requesting approval of an expulsion of a male student from Pasco Middle School; the board moved, seconded and the chair announced the motion carries.
Transportation staff reported a recent hiring event that drew 36 attendees and that 21 drivers will enter a training class lasting about three weeks as the district works to streamline background checks, fingerprints and other pre‑employment steps. Board members asked for a more detailed bus-route update at the next meeting.
Attorney Meeker updated the board on pending personnel matters: the Don Dooley termination appeal remains pending and is expected to be scheduled in December and a grievance filed on Aug. 28 alleges the district violated contractual planning-time rights for elementary teachers; Meeker asked the board to authorize her to facilitate pre‑hearing orders and arrangements.
What happens next
Board members asked staff for a more detailed report on bus routes at an upcoming meeting. The district said it will bring additional updates on driver training progress and will coordinate with the union and legal staff on scheduling hearings and grievance processes.
