Hardee County School Board approves interagency agreements, contracts and budget amendments

The Hardee County School Board on Oct. 23 approved a package of resolutions, contracts and budget items that the board said will support student programs, bus routing and district operations.

The board voted unanimously on a series of consent and action items, including an interagency partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Suncoast, a professional services contract with Arrow Group, a five-year hardware, software and support agreement for the district’s Where’s the Bus student routing and tracking system, and final amendments to the district’s 2024-25 budget. Board members present for the votes were Miss Cornell, Miss Dasher (remote), Mister Smith, Doctor Sharp and the board chair (name recorded in minutes but not transcribed). All motions were approved by recorded voice vote with each member saying “aye.”

Why it matters: The approvals combine program partnerships, technology investments and financial housekeeping the district’s administration told the board will affect student transportation operations, mentoring services and food-service equipment management as the district moves into the 2025–26 school year.

Votes at a glance

- Resolution authorizing participation in…