Florida / School Districts / Pasco
United School Employees of Pasco representative Mr. Larson told the board employees have raised concerns about 2026 health‑plan changes and that USEP and district staff have been visiting worksites to gather feedback; he urged continued collaboration and noted solidarity actions amid efforts in Tallahassee affecting collective bargaining.
Florida / School Districts / Pasco
Superintendent Dr. Lehi told the board he’s asked the legal department to review personnel practices after a file review found an employee remained in a non‑student‑facing role when termination may have been warranted; he also said the county tentatively set the district referendum for March 24 and described budget timing risks.
Florida / School Districts / Pasco
At its February meeting the Pasco County School Board approved draft minutes, the consent agenda and a superintendent recommendation to expel a student (item 7.1); the board also approved a requested extension for School of Hope through May 1. Motions carried without recorded roll‑call votes.
Florida / School Districts / Pasco
Tampa Bay Buccaneers COO Brian Ford and Pasco County Schools highlighted local educators in a 'Bucks Best' recognition feature; fourth-grade teacher Kara Carter described classroom improvements and will join other winners at a planned Pasco County Schools Day at the team's training camp.
Florida / School Districts / Pasco
The Pasco County School Board voted unanimously to consolidate Pasco Elementary and Pasco Middle into a single K‑8 campus and to convert Lecucci Elementary into an optional K‑8 program, with rezoning to follow for the consolidated campus and transportation assurances for students choosing alternate programs.
Florida / School Districts / Pasco
The board approved a resolution recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month, heard a CTE program video and highlights, and heard Tampa Bay Buccaneers COO Brian Ford announce a Pasco County Schools Day and scholarships; several staff received ‘Bucks Best Crew’ recognition.
Florida / School Districts / Pasco
Public commenters told the board of a serious assault and ongoing therapy costs at Pasco Middle, raised concerns about inconsistent policy documentation and online postings, and praised district safety decisions after a nearby campus fire.
Florida / School Districts / Pasco
District staff presented recommendations to expand AP/Cambridge offerings, a pilot elementary gifted-and-talented model, and a dual-enrollment SLS pathway with PHSC that would allow students with 2.5+ GPA to access college credit under reduced criteria; the PHSC agreement is slated for board review March 3.
Florida / School Districts / Pasco
Staff presented a ThoughtExchange survey of close to 15,000 families showing 49% support aligning with the Florida start-time law and 42% preferring current schedules; officials said implementing the change could require 36 additional bus routes and will require further operational modeling before the district submits an SST compliance form to FLDOE by June 1.
Florida / School Districts / Pasco
Pasco County Schools and Suncoast Credit Union debuted the 'Get on the Bus' podcast and a repurposed mobile studio that will travel county high schools to record graduating seniors, teachers and staff. Suncoast's foundation and community partners will fund the effort through small-donation giving.