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The Sarasota County School Board approved multiple vendor contracts, cooperative purchases, construction change orders, and employee insurance rate adjustments for the 2026-2027 fiscal year during its regular meeting on September 15, 2026.

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Residents, district staff, and local vendors are affected by newly approved district-wide service contracts, student support staffing authorizations, and employee medical and dental insurance rate adjustments taking effect across Sarasota County schools.

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agenda: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Boulevard Regular Board Meeting September 15, 2026 6:00 PM

1. Call Meeting to Order Invocation: Pastor Ken Aldrich, Covenant Life Church

2. Pledge of Allegiance Student Representative: William Piazza, Riverview High School JROTC: Riverview High School Arts Highlight: Gulf Coast Academy Cuda Choir

3. Approval of Agenda

3.1 APPROVAL OF AGENDA

That the Sarasota County School Board approve the September 15, 2026 agenda as submitted on September 8th with the following changes:  Addendum added to the Human Resources Personnel Report  Superintendent's Evaluation from the Board Members

4. School Showcase: Emma E. Booker Elementary

5. Superintendent's Report

6. Public Comment - Agenda Items

7. Approval of Minutes

7.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Meeting - Aug 20 2026 - Minutes - Public.docx Special Board Meeting - Sep 01 2026 - Minutes - Public.docx Monthly Work Session - Sep 01 2026 - Minutes - Public.pdf

That the Sarasota County School Board approve the meeting minutes.

8. Approval of Consent Agenda

8.1 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Consent Agenda.

9. Consent Agenda

1 Academic Services

9.1 APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH UF LASTINGER CENTER - FLORIDA TUTORING ADVANTAGE (NWTP) 40313474v1 - University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning Florida Tutoring Advantage Agreement FY27 signed.pdfLinked attachment: 40313474v1 - University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning Florida Tutoring Advantage Agreement FY27 signed.pdf Official source: https://sarasotacountyschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/ace62413-9d44-4377-afe6-dbc1fdef261f Agreement This Memorandum of Agreement ("MOA") is entered into as of 1st day of July 2026, by and between the University of Florida Board of Trustees, on behalf of and for the benefit of the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning ("University"), and Sarasota County Schools ("District"), collectively referred to as the "Parties." Section 1: Purpose, Partnership Structure, and Term The Florida Tutoring Advantage ("FTA") is administered by the University to provide evidence- based instructional interventions designed to improve student academic outcomes aligned with the Florida Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards. The University has entered a separate outcomes based contract with a high-impact tutoring, automated software, and/or Artificial Intelligence Enhanced Support Vendor ("Vendor") to deliver services as outlined below: Vendor Service Area Service Limit As determined by UNIVERSITY based on availability and funding ☐ Option 1: Partner Provided In-Person Tutoring: Reading and/or Math K-5 ☐Option 2: Partner Provided Virtual Tutoring: Reading and/or Math K-5 ☐ Option 3: Partner Provided Automated Software: Reading and/or Math K-5 ☐ Option 4: District Provided In-Person Tutoring Support As determined by UNIVERSITY based on availability and funding Khan Academy ☒ Option 5: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Enhanced Supports with Khanmigo, 6- 12 To be determined based on collaboration with Khan Academy and within limits of available funding Vendor and District do not have a direct contractual relationship under this Contract. While a District may choose to require a separate agreement with the Vendor to allow services to be delivered within the District, the contractual agreement for responsibilities described herein is between the District and the University. This MOA establishes the structure, roles, responsibilities, program scope, implementation conditions, and mutual accountability mechanisms governing the District's participation in FTA.

2 Partnership Structure: ● The University serves as the intermediary responsible for coordinating implementation, facilitating support, ensuring data integrity, and administering program participation. ● The District's participation enables eligible students to access high-impact tutoring, automated software, and/or Artificial Intelligence Enhanced Support services. ● The Vendor delivers high-impact tutoring, automated software, and/or Artificial Intelligence Enhanced Support services under a separate contract with the University and may have a direct contractual relationship with the District. 1.1 Program Term ● This MOA shall be effective from July 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 11. Section 2: Background and Partnership Purpose FTA was established pursuant to Florida Statute 1008.366, Florida Statute 1002.321, and HB 1361 (2024) to address persistent gaps in student academic achievement through access to evidence-based instructional interventions. Analysis of student performance data indicates that certain students require additional instructional support to achieve proficiency aligned with B.E.S.T. Standards. Through this partnership, the District will provide eligible students access to high impact tutoring, automated software, and/or Artificial Intelligence Enhanced Support designed to accelerate academic growth. The Parties enter this MOA to define implementation conditions and ensure coordinated support for student success. Section 3: Definitions For purposes of this MOA, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below: Attendance: Physical or virtual presence at scheduled tutoring sessions, measured as percentage of scheduled sessions attended. Minimum threshold: 70% attendance over the duration of the contract. Automated Software/Artificial-Intelligence Enhanced Support: A technology-enabled instructional platform delivering adaptive, standards-aligned academic content directly to students and tracking student engagement and progress.

3 Campus Coordinator:

That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with UF Lastinger Center – Florida Tutoring Advantage.

9.2 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN SARASOTA COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, THROUGH SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOR UNLIMITED BREEZE TRANSPORTATION RIDERSHIP TO ALL STC STUDENTS AND STAFF Breeze Amendment No 1.pdf

That the Sarasota County School Board approve the proposed agreement amendment between Sarasota County and the School Board of Sarasota County. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval by General Counsel.

9.3 APPROVAL OF HIGH SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS Fielld Trip Forms.pdf

That the Sarasota County School Board Approve High School Field Trips.

9.4 APPROVAL OF VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT BETWEEN VAN WEZEL/ CITY OF SARASOTA AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL Van Wezel Agreement for Board Approval.docxLinked attachment: Van Wezel Agreement for Board Approval.docx Official source: https://sarasotacountyschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/8ff4269e-a2f6-48c8-a984-4d9b743d97a1 VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT

The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida 1960 Landings Boulevard, Sarasota, Florida 34231 Tel: (941) 927-9000 - Fax (941) 927-4014 & Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall/City of Sarasota 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34236 (941) 263-6754 – Fax (941) 263-6777

This Agreement is entered into between THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, a body corporate (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”), and VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL/CITY OF SARASOTA Florida education program within a performing arts center (hereinafter referred to as the “Provider”) and shall become effective upon the date of execution by all parties.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1001.42, Florida Statutes, the parties wish to provide an instructional program of education and training for Sarasota County students who have met the following criteria:

The student is a resident of Sarasota County, Florida and is now enrolled in or has made an application for enrollment in the Sarasota County School District.

The student has been appropriately selected and meets the entrance requirements (see attached Addendum) by the Sarasota County School District in compliance with state statutes and all pertinent state and local school board rules and criteria.

With regard to providing education to students who qualify for instructional services in the program, the Provider and the Board agree as follows:

The Board agrees:

To provide instructional services, job preparation, and supervision as appropriate for the Vocational Instructional Program (see attached Addendum).

To provide transportation to and from the Vocational Instructional Program.

To solicit evaluation/feedback on individual student performance and overall program effectiveness.

To require all participating students to subscribe to the school accident insurance coverage and that evidence of this coverage be presented for each student to the Provider if requested.

The Provider agrees:

To maintain a safe work environment appropriate for students and to follow applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations relating to workplace safety.

To provide in-service training and job preparation skills to students and staff.

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- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 4Other meeting items
Board Meeting will feature a school showcase for Emma E. Booker Elementary
Topics: education
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 8.1Consent
The Sarasota County School Board will consider the approval of the Consent Agenda.
Sarasota County School Board to consider consent agenda
Topics: education
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026 (2026-09-15)
Agenda item 9.1Contracts
The Sarasota County School Board will consider approving a Memorandum of Agreement with the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning for the Florida Tutoring Advantage program.
Board Meeting will consider a tutoring agreement with UF Lastinger Center
Topics: education, procurement
Open item
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 9.2Contracts
The Sarasota County School Board will consider approving an agreement amendment with Sarasota County to provide unlimited Breeze transportation ridership to all Suncoast Technical College students and staff.
Sarasota County School Board will consider an amendment for unlimited Breeze transportation
Topics: education, procurement
Open item
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 9.3Other meeting items
The Sarasota County School Board will consider the approval of high school field trips.
Sarasota County School Board to consider high school field trips
Topics: education
Open item
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026 (2026-09-15)
Agenda item 9.4Contracts
The Sarasota County School Board will consider approving a vocational instructional program agreement with the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and City of Sarasota.
Sarasota County School Board will consider a vocational instructional program agreement with Van Wezel
Topics: roads, education, local-government, procurement
Open item
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 9.5Other meeting items
Sarasota County School Board will consider the personnel report
Department: APPROVAL OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES INSTRUCTIONAL · Topics: education
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 9.6Contracts
Sarasota County School Board will consider a piggyback contract for horticulturist services
Department: APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND · Topics: education, budget, procurement · Staff lead: Superintendent Gabrielle Jaremczuk, Assistant Superintendent Chief Financial Officer
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 9.7Contracts
Sarasota County School Board will consider a piggyback contract for ice cream products
Department: APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND · Topics: education, budget, procurement · Staff lead: Superintendent Gabrielle Jaremczuk, Assistant Superintendent Chief Financial Officer
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 9.8Contracts
Sarasota County School Board will consider a piggyback contract for musical instruments
Department: APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND · Topics: education, budget, local-government, procurement · Staff lead: Superintendent Gabrielle Jaremczuk, Assistant Superintendent Chief Financial Officer
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 9.9Contracts
Sarasota County School Board will consider a cooperative contract for school supplies
Department: APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND · Topics: education, budget, procurement · Staff lead: Superintendent Gabrielle Jaremczuk, Assistant Superintendent Chief Financial Officer
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 9.10Other meeting items
APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES FROM VENDORS UNDER COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WITH A LEAD AGENCY THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Department: APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND · Topics: education, campaign-finance, budget · Staff lead: Superintendent Gabrielle Jaremczuk, Assistant Superintendent Chief Financial Officer
Open item
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 9.11Contracts
Sarasota County School Board will consider a cooperative contract for food service equipment
Department: APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND · Topics: education, budget, local-government, procurement · Staff lead: Superintendent Gabrielle Jaremczuk, Assistant Superintendent Chief Financial Officer
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 9.15.26Contracts
That the Sarasota County School Board approve the classification of equipment and furniture, as property to be deleted, in an amount of ($1,077.15).
Topics: education, procurement
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026 (2026-09-15)
Agenda item 9.16Contracts
The Sarasota County School Board will consider approving athletic clothing and equipment bids in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00.
Board will consider athletic clothing and equipment bids up to $350,000
$350,000 · Topics: coastal resilience, education, local-government
Open item
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026 (2026-09-15)
Agenda item 9.12Contracts
Sarasota County School Board will consider a cooperative contract for security system products
Department: APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND · Topics: education, public-safety, budget, procurement · Staff lead: Superintendent Gabrielle Jaremczuk, Assistant Superintendent Chief Financial Officer
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 9.13Contracts
Sarasota County School Board will consider a cooperative contract for emergency responder supplies
Department: APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND · Topics: education, public-safety, budget, procurement · Staff lead: Superintendent Gabrielle Jaremczuk, Assistant Superintendent Chief Financial Officer
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 9.17Contracts
The Sarasota County School Board will consider approving electrical services bids from Bismark Electrical Services Inc. and WindeMuller Technical Services in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00.
Board will consider electrical services bids up to $350,000
$350,000 · Topics: education
Open item
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026 (2026-09-15)
Agenda item 9.18Contracts
Sarasota County School Board will consider a piggyback contract for bus parts
Department: APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND · Topics: transit, education, budget, procurement · Staff lead: Superintendent Gabrielle Jaremczuk, Assistant Superintendent Chief Financial Officer
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 9.14Contracts
APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES FROM VENDORS UNDER COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WITH A LEAD AGENCY THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDER SUPPLIES,
Department: APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND · Topics: education, public-safety, budget, procurement · Staff lead: Superintendent Gabrielle Jaremczuk, Assistant Superintendent Chief Financial Officer
Open item
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 9.15Contracts
The Sarasota County School Board will consider approving bids for theatrical stage rigging, lighting, and sound systems in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00.
Sarasota County School Board will consider stage rigging and sound system bids
Topics: education, budget, procurement · Staff lead: Jody Dumas, Executive Director
Open item
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 9.19Contracts
The Sarasota County School Board will consider approving the bid of Coastal Waste & Recycling, Inc. for roll-off dumpster services in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.
Sarasota County School Board will consider roll-off dumpster services bid
Topics: coastal resilience, education, budget, procurement · Staff lead: Jody Dumas, Executive Director
Open item
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 9.20Contracts
The Sarasota County School Board will consider approving bids from Al Harris Pest Control and Nuisance Wildlife Removal, Inc., for nuisance wildlife and animal control in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00.
School board will consider nuisance wildlife and animal control bids
Topics: education, housing, budget, procurement · Staff lead: Jody Dumas, Executive Director
Open item
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 9.21Contracts
The Sarasota County School Board will consider approving a cooperative contract with Amergis Healthcare Staffing for healthcare and educational staffing services.
Board will consider healthcare and educational staffing cooperative contract
Department: APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND · Topics: education, healthcare, procurement
Open item
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026 (2026-09-15)
Agenda item 9.22Contracts
The Sarasota County School Board will consider approving a staffing services bid for speech, occupational, physical therapy, and ESE services in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00.
Board will consider therapy and staffing services bid up to $2,000,000
$2,000,000 · Topics: education
Open item
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026 (2026-09-15)
Agenda item 9.23Contracts
The Sarasota County School Board will consider approving a petroleum products bid for Palmdale Oil Company, LLC in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00.
Board will consider petroleum products bid up to $150,000
$150,000 · Topics: education
Open item
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026 (2026-09-15)
Agenda item 9.24Contracts
The Sarasota County School Board will consider approving cooperative contracts with multiple vendors for music instruments, sheet music, and repairs.
Board will consider music instruments and repairs cooperative contract
Department: APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND · Topics: education, procurement
Open item
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026 (2026-09-15)
Agenda item 9.25Other meeting items
The Sarasota County School Board will consider approving a request from the Florida Women’s Historical Marker Initiative to place a historical marker on the Emma E. Booker Elementary campus.
School board will consider placing historical marker at Emma E Booker Elementary
Department: APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND · Topics: education · Staff lead: Superintendent Gabrielle Jaremczuk, Assistant Superintendent Chief Financial Officer
Open item
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 9.26Contracts
The Sarasota County School Board will consider approving the agreement between Sarasota County and the school board to provide reimbursement for construction of enhanced hurricane protection areas in schools.
School board will consider agreement with Sarasota County for hurricane protection construction reimbursement
Topics: education, land use, public-safety, budget, procurement
Open item
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 9.27Contracts
The Sarasota County School Board will consider approving three-year non-exclusive contracts with George F. Young, Inc. and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for land surveying consulting services at an estimated cost of $300,000.00.
School board will consider land surveying consulting services contracts
Topics: education, procurement
Open item
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 9.28Contracts
The Sarasota County School Board will consider accepting the Gocio Elementary School new classroom wing and campus refresh project as complete and approving final payment and the certificate of substantial completion.
School board will consider accepting Gocio Elementary project completion and final payment
Topics: education, procurement
Open item
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 9.29Contracts
The Sarasota County School Board will consider approving and/or ratifying the Construction Services’ change orders, which result in an overall contract decrease of ($983,307.71).
Sarasota county school board will consider construction services change orders resulting in a contract decrease
Department: APPROVAL AND · Topics: education, procurement
Open item
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026 (2026-09-15)
Agenda item 9.30Contracts
The Sarasota County School Board will consider approving a memorandum of understanding with the Sheriff of Sarasota County for the provision of inmate education.
School board will consider inmate education memorandum of understanding with sheriff
Department: APPROVAL AND · Topics: education, public-safety
Open item
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 10.1Other meeting items
The Sarasota County School Board will consider approving revised and new policies for Chapter 2 regarding board responsibilities, authority, and legal counsel.
School board will consider chapter 2 school board governance and organization policies
Topics: education
Open item
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 9.31Contracts
The Sarasota County School Board will consider approving a memorandum of understanding with the sheriff of Sarasota County for the provision of inmate education.
School board will consider memorandum of understanding with sheriff for inmate education
Topics: education, public-safety
Open item
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 10.2Other meeting items
The Sarasota County School Board will consider approving revised policies for Chapter 3 regarding service animals, flag display, school volunteers, and trespass.
School board will consider chapter 3 school administration policies
Topics: education, campaign-finance
Open item
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 10.3Other meeting items
The Sarasota County School Board will consider approving the revised policies for Chapter 4, including Policy 4.18 Academic and Career Planning and Policy 4.61 Security of Tests.
Sarasota county school board will consider revised school board policies for chapter 4 curriculum and instruction
Topics: education
Open item
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026 (2026-09-15)
Agenda item 10.4Other meeting items
School board will consider employee group benefit insurance rates
Topics: education, housing, healthcare, fees, budget, procurement · Staff lead: Contact Lynn Peterson, Director
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026
Agenda item 12.1Presentation
The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida received the superintendent's annual evaluation for informational purposes and public presentation without a board vote.
Sarasota County School Board receives superintendent's annual evaluation for presentation
Topics: education
- Board Meeting - Sep 15 2026 (2026-09-15)

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