- FL
- Pinellas County
- 3/19/24
- 03/19/2024
- 66 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The St. Petersburg College Board of Trustees recently addressed initiatives to enhance student engagement and celebrated a record-breaking $12 million in fundraising efforts. The college’s strategic approach to improving academic and social support for students, which has shown a 10% improvement, was a focal point of the meeting. Alongside this, discussions about the First Time Titans program and the implementation of a buddy system revealed an 89% retention rate and underscored the importance of early engagement for student success. The board also discussed legislative updates, including a $80 million investment in the Florida college system from the state.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 2/20/24
- 02/20/2024
- 100 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the St. Petersburg College Board of Trustees, detailed presentations underscored the college’s strong financial outcomes. The college’s net position increased substantially, with notable improvements in cash flow and reduction of overall debt. A focus on student success and well-being was evident, with reports on enrollment trends, student success rates, and faculty concerns over compensation and respect. Recognitions were given for individual contributions and partnerships with UK colleges, while public comments highlighted the need for empathy and fairness within the college community.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 2/13/24
- 02/13/2024
- 92 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Pinellas County School Board meeting was marked by the prestigious presentation of the Master Board certification to the board, a distinction awarded by the Florida School Boards Association for the members’ commitment to professional development and collaboration. The meeting also celebrated the significance of Career and Technical Education (CTE) with February designated as CTE Month, and the board acknowledged the performance of seven Career Academies of Distinction, which received monetary awards for their programs.
