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Notice of meeting board of trustees, st. petersburg college and notice of adoption, amendment or repeal of rules and hearing
The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: February 18, 2025; Board meeting commencing at 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: The meeting will be held at the St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus of St. Petersburg College,
SU Building, Room 236, 6605 Fifth Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida.

PURPOSE: The meeting will be held for the purpose of considering routine business, and other matters that come
before the Board including adopting or amending rules of the Board of Trustees pursuant to its
rule-making authority.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained within seven (7) days of the meeting on the Board of Trustees website at www.spcollege.edu or by calling the Board Clerk at (727) 341-3241.

A summary of the proposed rules and/or amendments, together with the purpose and effect and specific legal authority, will be posted no later than Friday, January 17, 2025, on the official bulletin boards as follows: at the St. Petersburg/Gibbs and Clearwater Campuses in the entrance to the libraries; at the Tarpon Springs Campus in the Lyceum Building across from Room LY 104; at the EpiCenter—Services Building, on the first floor east corridor across from Conference Room SR-110; at the EpiCenter outside of Room 1-122; on the east wall, across from the seating area under the stairs, at the Health Education Center; outside Room TL 106 in the Technology Learning Center at the Seminole Campus; on the west wall of the facilities/mailroom area outside room AC 134 at the Allstate Center; on the bulletin board next to the Provost Office on the first floor of the SPC Downtown Center; close to the stairs on the north wall and outside near the parking lot on the east wall at the Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Midtown Center; at the Veterinary Technology Center near the front entrance and in Room 166; and advertised in a newspaper of general circulation, in the Titan News, and on the College's website.

The Notice(s) of Rule Development on the foregoing rule(s) appeared in the Titan News and were posted on each of the College's official bulletin boards on December 13, 2024. Said Notice(s) also appeared in the Business Observer on December 13, 2024 and were posted on the College's website.

Please note that the proposed changes to the rules attached do not reflect changes (if any) which are pending or have recently been approved by the Board of Trustees.

Any person wishing to be heard on the proposed rule(s) and/or amendments will be provided an opportunity to do so by appearing before the Board at said meeting.

If requested within 21 days after the date of publication of this notice, a hearing on the proposed rule(s) or amendments thereto will be held at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter on February 18, 2025, at the St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus of St. Petersburg College, SU Building, Room 236, 6605 Fifth Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida. See Section 120.54(3)(c), Florida Statutes.

Any person who is substantially affected by the above rules may seek an administrative determination of the invalidity of any proposed rule on the ground that proposed rule is an invalid exercise of the Board's delegated legislative authority. Such request shall be by Petition in writing and filed within 21 days after the date of publication of this notice. See Section 120.56(2), Florida Statutes.

Any person who wishes to provide the Board with information regarding the statement of estimated regulatory costs, or to provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative as provided by Section 120.541(1), Florida Statutes, must do so in writing within 21 days after the date of publication of this notice.

Members of the public are given the opportunity to provide public comment at meetings of the Board of Trustees concerning matters and propositions on the agenda for discussion and Board action. At the Board meeting, in advance of the time for public comment on the agenda, individuals desiring to speak shall submit a registration card to the Board Clerk, Rebecca Brown, at the staff table. Policy and procedures regarding public comment can be found on the SPC Board of Trustees website at www.spcollege.edu

If any person wishes to appeal a decision made with respect to any matter considered by the Board, he or she will need a record of the proceedings. It is the obligation of such person to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. See Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/hearing/meeting is asked to advise the agency five business days before the workshop/hearing/meeting by contacting the Board Clerk at 727-341-3241. If you are planning to attend the workshop/hearing/meeting and are hearing impaired, please contact the agency five business days before the workshop/hearing/meeting by calling 727-791-2422 (V/TTY) or 727-474-1907 (VP).

Information regarding the proposed rule(s) and/or amendments for consideration and intended action is attached to this Notice.

NAME OF AGENCY: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE

RULES NOTICE DATE: January 17, 2025

PROPOSED DATE TO BECOME EFFECTIVE: Upon Board Approval

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: There is no cost to the College associated with these amendments. There is no anticipated adverse effect on state or local government. There are no transactional costs associated with these amendments. There is no anticipated adverse impact on small business.

1. RULE TITLE: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND MISSION 6Hx23-1.02

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed changes to the Rule will amend the title of the Rule to Mission
Statement and Strategic Plan. The purpose of the proposed changes is to modify the Rule to streamline the process of
establishing, reviewing, and revising the mission statement and strategic plan and to provide details about reporting of
performance of goals for the strategic plan.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64, 1012.855(2), F.S.

2. RULE TITLE: APPROVED FORMS 6Hx23-1.12

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed changes to the Rule will repeal the Rule which is no longer applicable.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(4)(a) and (b), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(4)(a) & (b), F.S.

3. RULE TITLE: INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS 6Hx23-1.13

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed changes to the Rule will repeal the Rule which is no longer applicable.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(4)(a) and (b), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(4)(a) and (b), F.S.

4. RULE TITLE: ADVERTISING 6Hx23-1.14

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed changes to the Rule will repeal the Rule which is no longer applicable.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(4)(a) and (b), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(4)(a) and (b), F.S.

5. RULE TITLE: GAMBLING 6Hx23-1.19

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed changes to the Rule will repeal the Rule which is no longer applicable.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(4)(a) and (b), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(4)(a) and (b), F.S.


6. RULE TITLE: USE OF COLLEGE VEHICLES 6Hx23-1.221

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed changes to the Rule will repeal the Rule which is no longer applicable.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(4)(a) and (b), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(4)(a) and (b), F.S.

7. RULE TITLE: INSTALLATION OF SPECIAL EQUIPMENT 6Hx23-1.24

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed changes to the Rule will repeal the Rule which is no longer applicable.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(4)(a) and (b), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(4)(a) and (b), F.S.

8. RULE TITLE: PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE COLLEGE 6Hx23-1.26

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed changes to the Rule will repeal the Rule which is no longer applicable.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(4)(a) and (b), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(4)(a) and (b), F.S.

9. RULE TITLE: GENERAL EMPLOYEE MEETINGS 6Hx23-1.27

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed changes to the Rule will repeal the Rule which is no longer applicable.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(4)(a) and (b), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(4)(a) and (b), F.S.

10. RULE TITLE: COMMITTEES 6Hx23-1.28

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed changes to the Rule will repeal the Rule which is no longer applicable.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(4)(a) and (b), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(4)(a) and (b), F.S.

11. RULE TITLE: BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS 6Hx23-1.341

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed changes to the Rule will repeal the Rule which is addressed in other
College rules and procedures.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(4)(a) and (b), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(4)(a) and (b), F.S.

12. RULE TITLE: EMPLOYMENT OF CAREER SERVICE EMPLOYEES—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT, DISCIPLINE AND
CORRECTIVE ACTION 6Hx23-2.19

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed changes will amend the title of the Rule to Employment of College
Employees - Personnel Actions, Standards of Conduct, Discipline and Corrective Action. The purpose of the proposed
changes is to modify the application of the Rule to all College employees, to add language relating to personnel actions, and to
provide details regarding the application of College Rules and Procedures for College employees covered by a collective
bargaining agreement.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64 (2) & (4), 1001.64(18), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64 (2) & (4), 1001.64 (18), F.S.; SBE Rule 6A-14.041, F.A.C.

January 17, 2025 25-00266N

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