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The presenter described PM1 as “beginning of year data” and said the district is using the data as an early barometer to guide interventions. The presentation highlighted three main concerns: kindergarten English scores below the state PM1 average, a cohort decline between second and third grades in English, and low math proficiency in early grades—particularly a cohort of students whose third-grade math proficiency fell from 17% last year to 9% this year. In science, fifth-grade PM1 proficiency fell from 45.1% last year to 35.2% this year, prompting district leaders to call an emergency curriculum review.

What the district will do: the district said it has temporarily reassigned two elementary science staff from schools to lead a rapid redesign of fifth-grade science lessons, focusing first on instruction in quarter two and beyond. District leaders said they will provide a more scaffolded, teacher-friendly curriculum and asked principals to ensure 40–45 minutes of science instruction in elementary master schedules. The district noted that the new math adoption this year has required substantial classroom time and may have limited time available for science instruction.

Why it matters: several presenters warned that early PM1 results can forecast later outcomes, and that third grade is “pivotal” for later achievement. The district indicated that one-third-grade cohort decline in both English and math warrants targeted intervention because early deficits compound in later grades.

Quotes and specifics: the presenter said, “Progress monitoring 1. Again, this is beginning of year data and ultimately what we do at the schools is going to impact how our students perform on these assessments.” On science, the presenter said the district had “an emergency meeting on the curriculum and fifth grade right now is being redesigned by our science team for fifth grade.”

Next steps: the district will roll out revised fifth-grade science materials for quarter two planning, contact principals for schedule compliance, and continue monitoring PM2/PM3. No new budget appropriation was recorded in the meeting transcript; the district said it would reassign existing staff to the redesign.

Ending: District officials described the plan as immediate and staff-driven; the board received the report and asked clarifying questions but did not vote on new spending or policy at this meeting.

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At the meeting, USEP representative Mr. Larson said the bargaining teams reached tentative agreements “two weeks ago, on September 23.” He reported that USEP’s executive board and the representative council recommended approval, and he described the employee ratification process: information will be posted online and at worksites, informational meetings will be held, and employees will vote Oct. 27–31. Mr. Larson said the board’s ratification vote is scheduled for Nov. 4, per his understanding.

Why it matters: tentative contract terms affect employee pay and district budgets. USEP and district staff described the communications and scheduling steps that will lead to votes by employees and by the school board.

Clarifications on percentage increases: some staff expressed confusion about how the reported increases apply to salaries. A board member asked for technical clarification; a staff member identified as Kevin explained that the percentage increase discussed is “based off the average salary for the groups,” not only off the referendum portion. The board member summarized the clarification as meaning the announced 4.5% overall increase applies to average salary rather than only to the referendum supplement portion.

Next steps: district staff will post informational materials and hold site meetings before the employee ratification vote Oct. 27–31; if employees ratify the tentative agreements, the board is scheduled to vote on Nov. 4.

Ending: No formal board action on the tentative agreements occurred at this meeting; the matter will return for final board consideration only after employee ratification and supportive staff presentations.

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The board adopted the resolution after a short presentation from Lighthouse representatives Rhonda Warren and Carly Klein that described the organization’s programs and urged the district to expand supports for visually impaired students. “White cane is more than a tool. It’s a symbol of freedom, confidence, and mobility,” Carly Klein said, introducing the Lighthouse staff and a guide dog that accompanied them.

Why it matters: the resolution recognizes the white cane as an instrument of mobility and calls on the public and employers to support independence for people who are blind or visually impaired. Lighthouse representatives also highlighted district-level needs that affect students’ independence and safety—most notably the lack of audible pedestrian signals at many school intersections.

During her remarks, Rhonda Warren, a Lighthouse board member, asked the district to pursue audible crossings at school intersections. “Our biggest issue is independence. And when you can’t cross the street because there’s no audible signs to help you, it makes a big difference,” Warren said. She also offered data drawn from the district: “Currently, we have 95 students who are visually impaired and blind. Forty of them get O and M, which is orientation mobility. And we currently have 8 and a half teachers of the visually impaired in our system.”

The resolution text included a summary of the Lighthouse mission and language asking schools and the public to recognize the white cane and to expand training and employment opportunities for people who are visually impaired or blind. The resolution also references Florida law’s requirement that motorists exercise appropriate caution around people using a white cane or guide dog and urges public awareness of that law.

Board action and next steps: A board member moved to approve the resolution, the motion was seconded, and the board chair called the vote. “All in favor? Aye. Motion carries,” the chair said. The motion record in the meeting transcript lists the motion as made and seconded (first by Harding, second by Hernandez) and shows the resolution was approved; the transcript does not include a numeric roll call tally.

The Lighthouse representatives and district staff said they hope to expand partnership work with schools to increase orientation-and-mobility services, training for families, and audible crossings at school intersections. District staff did not commit to a specific timeline for installing audible signals during the meeting.

Ending: The board’s adoption of the resolution formalizes district recognition of White Cane Awareness Day and places an emphasis on expanding mobility supports for visually impaired students, though the transcript records no binding timeline or funding commitment for audible crossings.

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Head Start: Director Colleen Wilkinson and committee members reported August service and waiting-list figures. The district served 505 Head Start and 99 Early Head Start families in the reported month; enrollment is behind typical counts because August was a short month, the report said. Wait lists were listed by program and site: 210 names on the Head Start wait list (173 income-eligible) and 208 on the Early Head Start wait list (188 income-eligible). The committee reported 61 families were considered homeless and 16 children were in foster care. The Head Start program’s disability representation figures were discussed; the presenter said the program currently reports 7% of Head Start children with disabilities and 18% in Early Head Start. (Federal Head Start rules require programs to make reasonable efforts to enroll at least 10% of children with disabilities; transcript language about compliance contained an apparent contradiction that is noted below.)

Staffing and program changes: based on program need the director requested permission to convert an open coach position to a mental-health coordinator; personnel recommendations were presented for the board’s consideration and the report noted the district’s HR vetting process for new hires.

Salary referendum oversight: the oversight committee reviewed final revenue and expenditure reports for the prior fiscal year and recommended that forward funds from 2024–25 be added to the projected 2025–26 revenues and incorporated into this year’s spending plan to improve employee referendum supplements. The committee also reviewed charter school revenue and expenditures and found them consistent with the funds’ purpose. The citizen oversight committee will present its annual report to the board on Nov. 18.

Why it matters: Head Start wait lists and homelessness counts identify service gaps for young children and families; the requested personnel conversion to a mental-health position signals a district focus on social-emotional supports. The oversight committee’s use of forward funds affects how referendum dollars are allocated for employee supplements.

Ending: Committee reports were informational; the meeting transcript does not record a separate board vote on the Head Start personnel conversion within this segment. The oversight committee’s annual report is scheduled for Nov. 18.","At committee reports the board received Head Start enrollment and wait-list figures, a request to convert a coach position to a mental-health coordinator, and an update from the salary referendum oversight committee that carried forward funds into the current spending plan.","actionData","errors"]

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Pasco district’s early-year PM1 data shows uneven gains; district launches emergency review of fifth-grade science

Union says tentative contracts reached; Pasco schools schedule employee ratification Oct. 27–31

Pasco School Board proclaims Oct. 15 White Cane Awareness Day after Lighthouse presentation

Board hears Head Start, salary-refendum oversight updates; wait lists and staff changes noted