Pasco school board approves minutes, consent agenda, expulsion recommendation and School of Hope extension

The Pasco County School Board voted to approve routine and disciplinary items at its February meeting, including draft minutes, the full consent agenda, a superintendent’s expulsion recommendation and a School of Hope extension through May 1.

Board business began with a motion to approve the February 17, 2026, draft minutes; the motion was moved, seconded and carried. The board then approved the consent agenda after the chair asked whether any items should be removed and none were requested.

Under agenda item 7.1, staff presented a recommendation to expel a high‑school student. Mrs. Musselwhite summarized staff’s recommendation and the board approved the superintendent’s recommendation after a motion and second. The board did not record a roll‑call vote in the transcript; the chair called for and heard the ayes and stated the motion carried.

Later the board considered item 16.1, a School of Hope extension request that Superintendent Dr. Lehi had explained earlier in the meeting. Mrs. Harding moved to approve the extension; the motion was seconded and carried.

The meeting’s minutes will reflect the formal approvals; the transcript shows votes were taken by voice and the chair announced motions carried. The board did not provide detailed roll‑call tallies in the public meeting transcript.