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Hillsborough school board approves permanent name for Middle School VV 2:17:18

  • Several speakers at public comment asked the board to name the new middle school in Wimauma for a retired district educator. 39:38
  • The board unanimously approved a motion recommending a nominee's name for the new school. 2:53:36
  • The board also unanimously approved the annual financial report, an expansion of vape detection to middle schools and a bid for water fountains and related services. 3:21:10

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Item by item (10)
  1. Opening and agenda 6:42
    • The board meeting of September 1st was called to order, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, and students from a dual language program were acknowledged for entertaining before the meeting. 6:42
    • The record reflected that all board members were present. 13:30
    • The board unanimously adopted the agenda and approved the minutes of the July 21st, 2026 workshop and August 4th, 2026 meeting. 14:19
  2. Recognitions 13:30
    • A district staff member said the Bucs Best Crew award recognizes a teacher, administrator and support staff member each month. 16:20
    • A presenter honored three winners from the prior year, who were to receive season tickets. 20:12
  3. Public comment 28:59
    • Speakers asked the board to consider expanding Dobie Elementary into a K-8 school and asked about future school choice in South Shore. 35:39
    • Several speakers at public comment asked the board to name the new middle school for a retired district educator. 39:38
    • Other speakers raised concerns about school library books, the student dress code and security for an organization's chapter on a school campus. 1:53:06
  4. Consent agenda 2:17:18
    • The consent agenda was approved, and items D5.3, D6.1, D7.1 and D7.11 were then taken up. 2:23:09
    • The consent agenda was approved. 2:17:18
  5. Naming of Middle School VV 2:17:18
    • The superintendent said the school, on an 87-acre campus with Aquila J. Morgan High School, opens in August 2027 for grades 6 through 8 with capacity for approximately 1,600 students. 2:23:50
    • A staff member said the district received 1,176 submissions through an online survey open from Monday, June 29th through Friday, July 31st. 2:26:44
    • One board member described working with one of the nominees and said they were casting a vote for that nominee. 2:38:13
    • The board unanimously approved a motion recommending a nominee's name for the new school. 2:53:36
  6. Annual financial report 3:12:50
    • Karen Perez introduced the annual financial report to the Commissioner of Education for the year ending June 30th, 2026. 3:13:14
    • A finance staff member said the report is preliminary and must be submitted by September 11th, 2026, with an independent auditor to confirm final figures. 3:13:54
    • The staff member said the board had passed a $62 million increase to health insurance that the district took on 100%. 3:18:41
    • The item passed unanimously. ~3:21:10
  7. Vape detection in middle schools 3:21:10
    • The superintendent said the item extends the vape detection system installed in high schools last year to all middle schools. 3:21:33
    • A staff member said the devices carry a 5-year warranty and that the district pays $1,800 per device against a retail price of $2,900. 3:26:41
    • Board member Rendon asked whether middle schools would receive 10 devices each, as high schools had, and a staff member said the number was believed to be 8, pending verification. 3:34:29
    • The item passed unanimously. ~3:34:50
  8. Water fountain bid 3:34:50
    • The item allows the district to buy water fountains, ice machines, parts and supplies as needed. 3:36:43
    • A staff member said a new filter replacement plan would come to the board and that the county and city now test school water under a new statute. 3:38:13
    • The item passed unanimously. ~3:39:10
  9. Superintendent's comments 3:39:10
    • The superintendent said 80,470 pre-K through 8th grade students signed up for a field trip this school year. 3:39:50
    • The superintendent said a tentative agreement with the Hillsboro School Employees Federation includes a $5.4 million compensation package. 3:44:22
  10. Board member comments 3:47:04
    • A board member asked the superintendent to look at short-term and long-term options after the closure of the juvenile detention center. 3:47:04
    • A speaker said a policy regarding keeping politics out of schools would be in this cycle for the board's next workshop. 3:52:25

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Video: posted by the district as “School Board Meeting September 1, 2026”