June 23, 2026: School Board Workshop

The Hernando Schools Board held a workshop on June 23, 2026, covering multiple agenda items including the review and tentative approval of various handbooks such as the volunteer handbook, athletic handbook, adult and technical programs handbook, and student code of conduct updates. Significant procurement-related discussions focused on the proposed Dynamic Sports Performance Academy (DSPA) at Parrot Middle School, which aims to attract and retain students by combining academics with athletic training. The board discussed the financial aspects, including a requested initial investment of approximately $312,000, and agreed to proceed with marketing and data collection before final approval and funding decisions in December. Additionally, the board reviewed a five-year naming rights contract with Chambers Law Firm for the beach volleyball courts at Springstead High School, with discussions about acknowledging other contributors and requesting a detailed accounting of donations and expenditures related to the facility. The meeting also included policy discussions on student attendance and athletic eligibility, disciplinary code revisions, and literacy program updates, but no other direct procurement actions were taken.