Pinellas County Schools Committees

  • Committees

    Strategic Partnerships encourage families and community members to stay actively involved in their children's education as well as their children's community. Below is a list of both districtwide and school-based committees which allow individuals to be involved and provide input. 

    Interested in serving on one of these committees or boards? Please contact the person or department listed to submit your name or be added to the interest list.

     

    District-Level Engagement Opportunities 

    Purpose

    Contact
    Calendar Committee The Calendar Committee makes a recommendation to the Superintendent and School Board on the annual student and staff calendar.  Frequency- meets in the Fall. Stephanie Hoffman
    hoffmanst@pcsb.org 
    District Application Program Advisory Boards Over 50 District Application Programs have advisory boards that support career and technical programs in schools.  Business and community members are needed to support and advise the programs.  Frequency- meets quarterly. Student Assignment
    studentassignment@pcsb.org 
    District Monitoring and Advisory Committee

    The court order that granted unitary status to the district established a community-based group known as the District Monitoring and Advisory Committee (DMAC).  More information: https://www.pcsb.org/Page/42053 
    Frequency- meets quarterly.  

    Kathleen Young-Parker
    young-parker@pcsb.org
    Family Life Education Committee The Family Life Education Committee processes guest speaker applications for sensitive topics and reviews new curriculum for Family Life Education.  Per school board policy 2417, the Superintendent shall establish the Family Life Education Committee to oversee the delivery of instruction related to human sexuality, drug-use prevention, and mental health curriculum.  Membership of the Family Life Education Committee shall consist of district staff with expertise in human sexuality education, community health leaders, school district administrators and teachers, and parent representatives.  Frequency- meets quarterly.   Ashley Grimes
    grimesa@pcsb.org   
    First Amendment Review and District Appeal Committee In accordance with district policy, the district seeks community members to serve on appeals committees for controversial instructional or supplemental materials.  Frequency- as needed.     Bronwyn Slack
    slackb@pcsb.org
    Instructional Materials Each year, the district formally adopts instructional materials for one or more content areas in accordance with the state of Florida's instructional materials adoption process.  Community members and parents are needed to participate in reviewing, scoring and recommending materials.  Frequency- meets annually. Linda Walden
    waldenl@pcsb.org 
    PCS Connects Advisory Board The PCS Connects Advisory Board provides feedback, suggestions, and support to district and school leaders as the district implements the PCS Connects initiative.  Frequency- meets quarterly.    
    PCS Digital Learning Parent and Community Advisory Board The mission of the PCS Connects Parent and Community Advisory Board is to provide PCS leaders with a diverse perspective on the progress of the PCS Connect project.  Frequency- meets quarterly.       
    School Health Advisory Committee The SHAC serves as problem-solvers and advisors to the school district on health-related issues.  SHAC can also identify needs and opportunities to maximize community resources.  Frequency- meets quarterly.  

    Sarah O'Toole
    otooles@pcsb.org
    Outstanding School Volunteer Selection Committee The committee meets each year in February to discuss and select the Outstanding Volunteer in the youth, adult and senior categories.  Frequency- meets annually in Jan/Feb. Sulficia Hunter
    huntersu@pcsb.org     
    Mentor of the Year Selection Committee  The committee meets each year in December to discuss and select individual and group outstanding mentors.  Frequency- meets annually Dec/Jan. Sulficia Hunter
    huntersu@pcsb.org   

    School-Level Engagement Opportunities 

    Purpose

    Contact
    PTA  A school-based organization composed of parents, teachers and staff that is intended to facilitate parental participation in a school.  Contact School https://www.pcsb.org/domain/1689
    School Advisory Council (SAC) Teams of individuals from various segments of the community—parents, teachers, students, administrators, support staff, business/industry people, and other interested community members. The purpose of the SAC is to assist the principal in developing and evaluating the results of the school improvement plan and the annual school budget. Contact School https://www.pcsb.org/domain/1689