The meeting began with the administration of the oath of office to newly elected and reelected board members. Katie Blaxberg was welcomed as a new member, while Laura Hine and Eileen M. Long renewed their commitments to the board. The election for board chair saw Laura Hine nominated and elected without opposition, underscoring her support among board members.

The vice chair election was a more contested affair, with three rounds of voting necessary to reach a conclusion. Initially, Lisa N. Cane, Stephanie Meyer, and Caprice Edmond were nominated. However, none received a clear majority in the first two rounds, prompting a third vote. Ultimately, Caprice Edmond secured the position.

Following the organizational aspects, the board approved the schedule for regular meetings from October 2024 through November 2025. This routine agenda item passed unanimously.

The meeting concluded with the Pinellas County School Board transitioning into a session for the School Board Leasing Corporation. This entity, which facilitates the financing of construction projects through the certificate of participation bonding program, required the election of officers mirroring the board’s leadership. Laura Hine and Caprice Edmond were appointed as chair and vice chair of the corporation.