Pasco County Schools

Sarasota is at least the third area school district to address bus driving shortages.

Pasco County schools will have an increased law enforcement presence, while officials expressed sadness and urged students to report suspicious activity and reach out if they're struggling to cope with the tragedy.

Staff should receive their supplemental checks in mid-June, according to the district.

The district is considering making changes to the library checkout system, but no formal plans have been made.

The referendum aims to make district salaries more competitive with nearby counties.

While many Florida school districts are facing complaints about books deemed inappropriate for minors, not all officials are in full support of banning them.

Omicron has exploded in schools across the Tampa Bay region this year and some local high school students say their district isn't doing enough to notify them of possible exposure.

While some districts statewide are pausing out-of-state travel, one Tampa Bay area district is making all field trips voluntary for students.

In Pasco County, there were 649 teacher vacancies on Monday, with most related to COVID-19. It has forced the district to double up classes, or pull in staff members with teaching backgrounds to fill in.

Some students will start school as early as 7:10 a.m. under the new four-tier bell system.

With the CDC updating its mask policies for the upcoming school year, local school districts are restating their policies. Some are also still looking to fill positions.

Browning said masks will continue to be required in Pasco schools, and that the district will reevaluate the decision closer to the fall semester.