School board members earn distinctions
Pasco County School Board members and the superintendent were recognized for earning the Master Board distinction by the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA).
To earn this distinction, a majority of the district’s board members and the superintendent must be present for 20 training hours, including a Master Board Forum. The leadership curriculum is designed to offer meaningful learning sessions concentrating on student achievement through four pillars of the FSBA Governance Model: vision, structure, accountability and advocacy.
The Master Board distinction is one of several leadership development programs offered by the FSBA to ensure board members obtain well-rounded and thorough understanding of his or her policy-making job responsibilities.
Pasco County School Board members Colleen Beaudoin and Alison Crumbley also were recognized for earning the Certified Board Member designation by the FSBA.
For this distinction, members must complete 96 hours of training in three different content areas.
The bulk of this training falls under boardmanship, school finance, policy governance, personnel and bargaining, curriculum and instruction, state/federal legislative processes, and school law.
New school name chosen
The District School Board of Pasco County has chosen Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation as the name of a new high school focused on technology, STEM, and business programs scheduled to open in August 2022, according to a news release.
The school will be at Curley Road and Keifer Road in Wesley Chapel, on the former Kirkland Ranch property.
Program plans for the school include academies for Business, Finance & Marketing; Digital Technology; Engineering Technology; Health Science & Human Services; Transportation Technology; and Building Technology.
The school will serve grades nine to 12, and offer industry certification in high-demand career fields.
Luz Prep shoe drive
The Lutz Preparatory School National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is collecting shoes now through March 4.
The footwear collected will provide an economic boost by supporting micro-enterprises in developing nations like Haiti, Colombia, India and Tanzania.
The group will accept clean, gently used (no holes in soles and laces intact), or new shoes.
The goal is to collect 2,500 pairs of shoes to raise $1,000 for the school’s NJHS Chapter.
For pickups and information, call Alicia Locascio at (813) 323-5050.
Student achievements
- Madalyn Austin, of Dade City: Dean’s List at Anderson University, South Carolina
- Austin Kendall Cambus, of Lutz: President’s List at University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
- Roland Anthony Chacon, of Lutz: Dean’s List at Mars Hill University, North Carolina
- Jennifer I. Clifford, of Lutz: Dean’s List at University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
- Cole Dean Cooper, of Odessa: Dean’s List at Greensboro College, North Carolina
- Ryan J. Davey, of Lutz: President’s List at University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
- Moriah K. Davis, of Lutz: Dean’s List at University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
- Michelle Graham, of Lutz: President’s List at Mercer University, Macon, Georgia
- Gabrielle M. Harrison, of Lutz: President’s List at University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
- Christian Bradley Hewitt, of Odessa: Dean’s List at University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
- Daniel Higgins, of Odessa: Dean’s List Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois
- Jack Austin Houser, of Odessa: Dean’s List at University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
- Lynn Keller, of Odessa: Dean’s List at Samford University, Homewood, Alabama
- Alexandra Kerns, of Trinity: President’s List at LIM College, New York, New York
- Emily Leonard, of Wesley Chapel: Dean’s List at Mercer University, Macon, Georgia
- Kelly McDermott, of Lutz: Dean’s List at University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
- Chase John Memmer, of Odessa: Dean’s List at University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
- Ebonee A. Nicholes, of Lutz: President’s List at University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
- Zane Tarrance, of Odessa: Dean’s List at Newberry College, South Carolina
- William Tucker, of Lutz: Dean’s List at Samford University, Homewood, Alabama
- Angelo Sardegna, of Lutz: Dean’s List at Curry College, Milton, Massachusetts
- Emily Grace Ymiolek, of Lutz: Dean’s List at University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
- Peyton London Young, of Lutz: Dean’s List at University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Bridge-breaking contest
Saint Leo University’s Department of Mathematics and Science will present its annual bridge-breaking competition March 5 at 6 p.m., in Selby Auditorium, Lewis Hall, at 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo.
Teams of Saint Leo students constructed model bridges from lightweight wooden sticks and glue, adhering to strict rules on materials and dimensions.
The audience can vote on which bridge is most attractive, and faculty members will test each bridge to see which one can hold the most weight before it breaks.
Admission is free.
For information or preferred seating, contact Leo Ondrovic at (352) 588-7408 or .
STEAM conference
Saint Leo University will host its second Women in STEAM Conference, to provide information and resources for women and girls considering career options or training in the growing fields of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM).
The conference is scheduled for March 6 and March 7 at the Saint Leo campus, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For the adults, the program is geared toward women hoping to transition in STEAM careers and add to their professional skill sets.
Workshops and networking opportunities will be on both days.
Adult registration is $100, which includes admission and lunch.
The youth portion will take place only on March 7. Girls ages 8 to 18 can take part in a variety of STEAM activities.
Registration for the day, which includes lunch, is $50. Some scholarships are available.
Each ticket also comes with a discount code for any 2020 Saint Leo University STEAM Summer Camp.
For information, questions, and requests for accommodations or assistance, visit SaintLeo.edu/women-in-steam-conference.
