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REVISED NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING, WORKSHOPS AND PUBLIC HEARING HERNANDO COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

REVISED NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING, WORKSHOPS AND PUBLIC HEARING
HERNANDO COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
REVISION: This notice, which originally appeared on June 2, 2023, was corrected on June 9, 2023, and revised on June 23, 2023, provides for a first and second reading of the Final Plan and revises the dates for the Public Hearing and Final Action/Adoption.
RULE TITLE: Attendance Boundaries for various schools in Hernando County.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This action implements the School Board’s power to assign students to schools and adopt school attendance areas as deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the District school system. Changes are being considered based in part upon consideration of school capacity and the efficient utilization of district resources.
SUMMARY OF RULE: Recommending changes to student attendance boundaries for all students to be effective July 1, 2024.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: Sections 1001.32(2) and (3); 1001.41(1); 1001.41(2); 1001.41(6); 1001.42(4) and (28); 1001.51 Florida Statutes. Hernando County School Board Policy 5120.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: Sections, 1001.41; 1001.42. Florida Statutes.
THE FOLLOWING IS THE SCHEDULE OF REZONING COMMITTEE MEETINGS, PUBLIC WORKSHOPS, SCHOOL BOARD PUBLIC HEARING, AND TENTATIVE FINAL ACTION REGARDING THIS RULE DEVELOPMENT.
FIRST REZONING MEETING:
The first meeting of the Rezoning Committee to establish protocol and go over procedures for the attendance boundary process.
Friday, June 9, 2023, at 8:30 A.M.
Maintenance Training Room
8008 Mobley Road, Brooksville, FL 34601
FIRST PUBLIC WORKSHOP:
School district staff and Rezoning Committee members will be available to address the priorities of student attendance boundaries and to gather feedback regarding the rule being developed.
Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 6:00 P.M.
Central High School Auditorium
14075 Ken Austin Parkway, Brooksville, FL 34613
FIRST PUBLIC ONLINE COMMENT PERIOD:
The public may provide comments electronically via this link: www.hernandoschools.org
June 16, 2023 to June 22, 2023
SECOND & THIRD REZONING MEETINGS:
The second and third rezoning meetings of the Rezoning Committee is to review feedback gathered at the first public workshop, and create the first set of maps for the second public workshop.
Thursday, July 13th and July 20th, 2023, at 8:30 A.M.
Maintenance Training Room
8008 Mobley Road, Brooksville, FL 34601
SUPPLEMENTAL REZONING MEETINGS:
Two meetings, supplemental to the second and third rezoning meetings of the Rezoning Committee, provide additional time and opportunity to review feedback gathered at the first public workshop and continue creating the first set of maps for the second public workshop.
Monday, July 17th, at 8:30 A.M.
Monday, July 24th, 2023, at 10:00 A.M.
Maintenance Training Room
8008 Mobley Road, Brooksville, FL 34601
SECOND PUBLIC WORKSHOP:
School district staff and Rezoning Committee members will be available to present and gather feedback regarding the rule being developed.
Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 6:00 P.M.
Central High School Auditorium
14075 Ken Austin Parkway, Brooksville, FL 34613
SECOND PUBLIC ONLINE COMMENT PERIOD:
The public may provide comments electronically via this link: www.hernandoschools.org
July 28, 2023 to August 3, 2023
FOURTH & FIFTH REZONING MEETINGS:
The fourth and fifth rezoning meetings of the Rezoning Committee is to review feedback gathered at the second public workshop, and adjust maps for the rule being developed.
Thursday August 10 and August 17, 2023, at 10:00 A.M.
Maintenance Training Room
8008 Mobley Road, Brooksville, FL 34601
THIRD PUBLIC WORKSHOP:
School district staff and Rezoning Committee members will be available to present and gather
feedback regarding the rule being developed.
Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 6:00 P.M.
Central High School Auditorium
14075 Ken Austin Parkway, Brooksville, FL 34613
THIRD PUBLIC ONLINE COMMENT PERIOD:
The public may provide comments electronically via this link: www.hernandoschools.org
August 25, 2023 to August 31, 2023
SIXTH & SEVENTH REZONING MEETINGS:
The sixth and seventh rezoning meetings of the Rezoning Committee is to review feedback gathered at the third public workshop, and adjust maps for the rule being developed. Thursday September 7 and September 14, 2023, at 10:00 A.M.
Maintenance Training Room
8008 Mobley Road, Brooksville, FL 34601
INFORMATIONAL SCHOOL BOARD WORKSHOP:
Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 2:30 P.M. in the Board Room, 919 N. Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34601
1ST READING OF FINAL PLAN:
Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. in the Board Room, 919 N. Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34601
2ND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING AT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. in the Board Room, 919 N. Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34601
FINAL ACTION/ADOPTION AT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING – TENTATIVE: Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. in the Board Room, 919 N. Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34601
Individuals with hearing impairment or individuals with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to participate in these meetings should contact Kelly Pogue at (352) 797-7253 at least five (5) days before the meeting.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at any Board meeting or hearing, he/she will need a copy of the official record of the meeting. The official record of any Board meeting consists of the official minutes approved by the Board including any back-up materials or documents submitted to it and a transcript of the audio and/or visual recording of the meeting if any made and maintained by the Board. It is the responsibility of the party requesting a copy of audio/visual recording to have it transcribed for appellate purposes.
DATE AND PLACE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING PUBLISHED:
June 2, 2023, in Hernando County, Florida
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
James Lipsey, Manager of Planning, Design and Construction
Hernando County School District
[email protected]
A copy of the proposed rule, recommendations, updates, and access to related materials are available by contacting the individual identified above, or online at: www.hernandoschools.org
The Superintendent’s recommendation to the School Board will be published as part of the board agenda 7 days prior to the board meeting at: https://hernandoschools.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Links to other general matters regarding the Hernando County School District are available at: www.hernandoschools.org

Published: October 13, 2023
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