Pasco County School Board Workshop- July 28, 2026

The Pasco County School Board held a workshop on July 28, 2026, focusing primarily on the use of technology and screen time in classrooms. The board discussed research indicating that excessive passive screen time negatively impacts student learning and emphasized the importance of balancing foundational skills with intentional technology use. A work group developed guidelines promoting purposeful technology integration to support direct instruction and collaboration, with recommendations tailored for different grade levels. The board also addressed concerns about managing screen time in various classes and the need for professional learning communities to monitor technology use. Additionally, the meeting included a legislative update covering recent education-related bills, budget discussions, and new statutes affecting school board operations, such as requirements for transparency in board member inquiries and changes to extracurricular funding and property reporting. No specific procurement or contract awards were discussed during this meeting.