The Florida State Board of Education has authorized a new turnaround plan for Gulf Middle School in Pasco County, which has received a D grade for three consecutive years despite district efforts. The plan gives the district four options: continue its own turnaround, convert the school to a charter, hand it over to the turnaround firm MGT, or close it. MGT, a Tampa-based consulting firm, would provide leadership coaches, subject specialists, and monitoring services if the school fails to achieve a C grade this year. Superintendent John Legg expressed confidence the school will improve, aiming for a B or even an A, and noted the school will move to a new building in the fall. The district hopes the external firm will not be needed, recalling MGT’s success turning around Cox Elementary last year.
State Board Approves Turnaround Plan for Gulf Middle School
