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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026 8:45 AM Kathleen C. Wright Building 600 Southeast Third Avenue, Board Room Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 AGENDA FOR REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING CAN BE VIEWED VIA LIVE STREAM OVER THE INTERNET ON THE DISTRICT'S WEBSITE (www.browardschools.com). Update 4/2/26 - Supplemental 4/1/26 School Board meetings will be held with Board Members being physically present and via electronic communication. This advertised Regular School Board Meeting will be accessible virtually. Public Written Agenda Comments - Members of the public may submit public written comments by selecting the eComments tab at the following District webpage: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/55263. Public Written Agenda Comments must be submitted no later than 1:00 p.m. the day before the published date of the School Board Meeting or Workshop. Anonymous comments will not be accepted; therefore, written comments must include the person’s name, city of residence, and zip code. Written agenda comments may not exceed a maximum of twenty-two hundred and fifty (2250) characters. Pursuant to School Board Policy 1020, the public may speak a total of twelve (12) minutes during any single meeting. Additionally, in the event a large group of individuals (ten (10) or more) sign- up to speak on any one agenda item, the Board Chair has the authority to adjust the time limit for each speaker to speak less than the three (3) minutes usually permitted or limit the overall time speakers will be heard on that item. Free guest parking is available at the southeast 3rd Avenue parking lot on all School Board meeting dates. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA MINUTES FOR APPROVAL Minutes March 10, 2026 - Special Meeting - Expulsions March 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting (ADDED) March 24, 2026 - Special School Board Meeting (ADDED) 03-10-26 Reg Mtg Min - ADDED.pdf 03-24-26 Special Mtg Min - ADDED.pdf Regular School Board Meeting April 7, 2026 1

ADDED / CHANGED ITEMS April 2, 2026 ITEMS H-2. Employee Corrective Actions/Probationary Release (ADDITIONAL INFORMATION) GG-1. Completion Agreement - Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America (ADDED) OO-8. ITB-FY23-266 – Custodial Chemicals (REVISED) ATTORNEY CLIENT SESSION Schedule for 12:45 P.M. (ADDED) April 1, 2026 MINUTES March 10, 2026 - Special Meeting - Expulsions March 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting (ADDED) March 24, 2026 - Special School Board Meeting (ADDED) ITEMS H-1. Appointments, Leaves and Separations of Employment (ADDITIONAL INFORMATION) PP-6. Policy 1960, Use of Federal Funds for Political Activities (REVISED) PP-8. Policy 1970, Display of Flags and the State Motto (ADDED) SPEAKERS 1. Trudy Jermanovich (A.M.) (ADDED) 2. Nathalie Lynch-Walsh (A.M.) (ADDED) 3. Carlos Greene (A.M.) (ADDED) CLOSE AGENDA IN MEMORIUM Latasha Porter Bus Operator Born: January 22, 1976 Pupil Transportation Deceased: March 23, 2026 Hilton Guilliam Campus Monitor Born: February 4, 1960 McArthur High Deceased: March 26, 2026 Dr. Howard Jones Principal – Exceptional Child Center Born: March 17, 1978 Whispering Pines Deceased: March 30, 2026 Brandon Johnstone Tractor – Mower Operator Born: August 16, 1985 Custodial/Ground Services Deceased: March 30, 2026 SPEAKERS 1. Trudy Jermanovich (A.M.) - ADDED 2. Nathalie Lynch-Walsh (A.M.) - ADDED 3. Carlos Greene (A.M.) - ADDED Regular School Board Meeting April 7, 2026 2

H. HUMAN RESOURCES (CONSENT) H-1. Appointments, Leaves and Separations of Employment ADDITIONAL INFORMATION H-2. Employee Corrective Actions/Probationary Release ADDITIONAL INFORMATION H-3. Supplemental Pay Positions 9 A. ACADEMICS (CONSENT) A-1. Broward College Board of Trustees - Federal Work Study Program B. BOARD MEMBERS (CONSENT) B-1. Technology Roundtable Findings and Recommendations B-2. Screen Time on District-Issued Devices *** CONSENT AGENDA *** AGENDA COMMENTS ITEMS Consent agenda items will be noted by a single letter, and open agenda items will be noted by double letters in accordance with Policy 1020. Approve the appointments, leaves, and separations of employment. District-wide Additional Information Memo.pdf Approve employee discipline and corrective actions. District-wide Additional Information Memo.pdf Approve the supplemental pay positions for the 2025/2026 school/fiscal year. District-wide Excecutive Summary.pdf Supplemental Pay Positions.pdf H-3 Response.pdf Approve the agreement between the Broward College Board of Trustees and The School Board of Broward County, Florida. District-wide Executive Summary.pdf Agreement.pdf Receive the Technology Roundtable Findings and Recommendations document, prepared by Board Chair Leonardi. (Leonardi) Executive Summary.pdf Findings and Recommendations.pdf Direct Superintendent Dr. Hepburn to work with staff to develop a method to allow parents to monitor the screen time their child spends on district issued Regular School Board Meeting April 7, 2026 3

C. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (CONSENT) E. SAFETY & SECURITY (CONSENT) F. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (CONSENT) F-1. Surplus of Tangible Personal Property for the Period Ended February 28, 2026 F-2. Budget Report for the Period Ended February 28, 2026 G. GENERAL COUNSEL (CONSENT) J. CAPITAL PROGRAMS (CONSENT) J-1. Utility Easement Agreement and Bill of Sale - Sawgrass ES, P.002127 L. CHIEF OF STAFF & COMMUNICATIONS (CONSENT) M. STRATEGY & INNOVATION (CONSENT) O. OPERATIONS (CONSENT) O-1. Superintendent’s Recommendations for Pre-Qualification Certification devices on a daily basis. (Leonardi) Executive Summary.pdf Approve the Surplus of Tangible Personal Property for the Period Ended February 28, 2026. District-wide Executive Summary.pdf Surplus Report February 2026.pdf Approve the Budget Reports for the period ended February 28, 2026. District- wide Executive Summary.pdf February 2026 Budget Report.pdf Approve Utility Easement Agreement and Bill of Sale between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the City of Sunrise for Sawgrass Elementary School. District 6 Executive Summary.pdf Utility Easement.pdf Bill of Sale.pdf Approve the Recommendations of the Qualification, Selection, and Evaluation Committee (QSEC) Meeting held on March 12, 2026, to certify, re-certify firms, increase pre-qualification limits for specific firms, and revoke those that did not renew, as reflected in the attached Superintendent Recommendations - Tracking Report. District-wide Executive Summary.pdf Regular School Board Meeting April 7, 2026 4

S. SCHOOLS (LEARNING COMMUNITIES) (CONSENT) T. INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CONSENT) HH. HUMAN RESOURCES (OPEN) AA. ACADEMICS (OPEN) BB. BOARD MEMBERS (OPEN) CC. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (OPEN) DD. CHIEF AUDITOR (OPEN) EE. SAFETY & SECURITY (OPEN) FF. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (OPEN) FF-1. Grant Applications - Pre & Post-Submission GG. GENERAL COUNSEL (OPEN) GG-1. Completion Agreement - Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America ADDED Superintendent Recommendations.pdf Pre-Qualification Report.pdf *** END OF CONSENT AGENDA *** COMMITTEE REPORTS (Committee Reports listed on the Regular School Board Meeting agenda will be heard immediately following the Consent Agenda.) Broward County Council PTAs/PTSAs Broward Education Foundation Employee Unions/Groups Parent Teacher Organization (PTOs) SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT *** REGULAR/OPEN AGENDA *** Approve the submission of the following grant applications. District-wide Executive Summaries.pdf Approve the Completion Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (“SBBC”) and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America (“TRAVELERS”). District 2 Executive Summary.pdf Completion Agreement.pdf Regular School Board Meeting April 7, 2026 5

JJ. CAPITAL PROGRAMS (OPEN) JJ-1. Change Order #5 - Virginia Shuman Young ES, P.002000 JJ-2. Change Order #8 - Walker ES, P.001938 JJ-3. Change Order #9 - Peters ES, P.002041 JJ-4. Change Order #10 - Coral Springs MS, P.001979 JJ-5. Additional Funding Request - Hallandale Magnet HS, P.002115 LL. CHIEF OF STAFF & COMMUNICATIONS (OPEN) Approve additional funding in the amount of $285,523.75 and approve Change Order #5 in the amount of $285,523.04 and grant 387 additional calendar days. District 3 Executive Summary.pdf Change Order.pdf Time Impact Analysis (TIA).pdf Approved COI Log.pdf Collaboration Form.pdf Approve additional funding in the amount of $41,000, and approve Change Order #8 in the amount of $52,601.33 and granting 299 calendar days prior to Substantial Completion. District 5 Executive Summary.pdf Change Order.pdf Time Impact Analysis (TIA).pdf Approved COI Log.pdf Collaboration Form.pdf Approve Change Order #9 in the amount of $108,420.12. District 5 Executive Summary.pdf Change Order.pdf Approved COI Log.pdf Collaboration Form.pdf Approve additional funding in the amount of $14,641, and approve Change Order #10 in the amount of $14,640.15. District 4 Executive Summary.pdf Change Order.pdf Approved COI Log.pdf Collaboration Form.pdf Approve additional funding of $73,058 for the primary campus renovation project at Hallandale Magnet High School. District 1 Executive Summary.pdf ADEFP.pdf Collaboration Form.pdf Regular School Board Meeting April 7, 2026 6

MM. STRATEGY & INNOVATION (OPEN) MM-1. Contract for Use of Facilities - Lauderhill Performing Arts Center MM-2. License Agreement - Broward Center for the Performing Arts MM-3. Parking Lease Agreement with Our Children's Workshop, Inc. MM-4. CoStar License Agreement OO. OPERATIONS (OPEN) OO-1. AGR26-093 – Digital Learning Program Approve the Contract for Use of Facilities (Agreement) between the School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and the City of Lauderhill, Florida (City) for the use of the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center to conduct four graduation ceremonies in May 2026. District-wide Executive Summary.pdf Contract for Use of Facilities.pdf Approve the License Agreement (Agreement) between the School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and the Performing Arts Center Authority (PACA) for the use of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA) to conduct fourteen graduation ceremonies in May and June of 2026. District-wide Executive Summary.pdf License Agreement.pdf Approve the Parking Lease Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and Our Children's Workshop, Inc. (Lessee), granting Lessee use of eight (8) designated parking spaces for Lessee's employees in the south parking lot of Pompano Beach High School. District 7 Executive Summary.pdf Parking Lease Agreement.pdf Comparable Rental Analysis Matrix.pdf Approve the License Agreement and Addendum (collectively, Agreement) between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and CoStar Realty Information, Inc. (CoStar) to enable the Facility Planning & Real Estate Department (FP&RE) to access and utilize CoStar’s commercial real estate database and tools service. District-wide Executive Summary.pdf CoStar License Agreement.pdf Approve the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and Cengage Learning, Inc. (Cengage), and the spending authority of $150,000. District-wide Executive Summary.pdf Financial Analysis Worksheet.pdf Agreement.pdf Exhibit C.pdf Regular School Board Meeting April 7, 2026 7

OO-2. AGR26-116 - Good Image, Inc. OO-3. AGR26-125 - Advanced Placement Exams (College Board Inc.) OO-4. AGR26-130 - Digitization of Documents OO-5. AGR26-153 – Engineering Certification Preparedness Software OO-6. AGR26-172 – Computer-Based Instruction & Assessment for Students OO-7. ITB-FY22-066 - Marker Boards and Tack Boards Approve the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and Good Image, Inc., and the spending authority of $49,999. District- wide Executive Summary.pdf Financial Analisys Worksheet.pdf Agreement.pdf Approve the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and College Board, Inc. (College Board), and the spending authority of $4,918,500. District-wide Executive Summary.pdf Financial Analysis Worksheet.pdf Agreement.pdf Approve the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and Instructure, Inc., and authorize spending authority in the amount of $49,963.20 for the digitization of deteriorating student record microfilm. District-wide Executive Summary.pdf Financial Analysis Worksheet.pdf Agreement.pdf Approve Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and SP Applications Holdings, LLC d/b/a SolidProfessor, and the spending authority in the amount of $300,000. District-wide Executive Summary.pdf Financial Analysis Worksheet.pdf Agreement.pdf Exhibit C.pdf OO-5 Response.pdf Approve the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and Amira Learning, Inc., with spending authority in the amount of $100,000. District-wide Executive Summary.pdf Financial Analysis Worksheet.pdf Agreement.pdf Approve Additional Spending Authority of $48,000 for Invitation to Bid (ITB) ITB-FY22-066 - Marker Boards and Tack Boards to the following Vendor: Regular School Board Meeting April 7, 2026 8

OO-8. ITB-FY23-266 – Custodial Chemicals REVISED OO-9. PY24-275-1A – Membership in P.O.W.E.R Buying Group (PBG) This is a companion item to OO-10. OO-10. PY24-275 - Mainline Foods and Distribution Services This is a companion item to OO-9. OO-11. RFP-FY22-220 - Turnkey Solution for Providing Substitute Teachers for BCPS Classroom Outfitters, LLC. District-wide Executive Summary.pdf Financial Analysis Worksheet.pdf Invitation to Bid.pdf Approve the First Renewal and Additional Spending Authority of $20,179 for Invitation to Bid (ITB) ITB-FY23-266 – Custodial Chemicals awarded to the following (3) Vendors: 1) South Florida Janitorial & Pool Supply, Inc.; 2) Dade Paper & Bagg, LLC; 3) Wexford Labs, Inc., for a term that commences on May 1, 2026, and concludes on April 30, 2027. District-wide Executive Summary.pdf Financial Analysis Worksheet.pdf Renewal Letters-3.pdf Evaluation.pdf Invitation to Bid.pdf Memo to Revise.pdf Approve the Letter of Agreement for Membership Renewal between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and P.O.W.E.R. Buying Group (PBG), and spending authority in the amount of $1,750 for District Membership Fees. District-wide Executive Summary.pdf Financial Analysis Worksheet.pdf Agreement.pdf Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and Purchase Smaart, Corp., for a term that commenced on July 1, 2026, and concludes on June 30, 2027, and the additional spending authority of $36,250,000. District-wide Executive Summary.pdf Financial Analysis Worksheet.pdf Original Agreement.pdf First Amendment.pdf Renewal Letter.pdf Evaluation.pdf Piggyback Solicitation-ONLINE.pdf Approve the Additional Funding & Additional Spend Authority for Request for Proposal (RFP) RFP-FY22-220, Turnkey Solution for Providing Substitutes for Regular School Board Meeting April 7, 2026 9

OO-12. RFP-FY23-050 - SAP Managed Hosting and Basis Services OO-13. RFP26-007 – Property and Casualty Insurance Brokerage Services PP. POLICIES (OPEN) PP-1. School Board Policy 3010, Annual Financial Audit PP-2. School Board Policy 3020, Coordination of Examinations by External Auditors PP-3. School Board Policy 3030, Action on Audit Recommendations Teachers and Classroom Assistants, for the previously approved Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and Kelly Services, Inc., for the term July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. District-wide Executive Summary.pdf Financial Analysis Worksheet.pdf Request for Proposal.pdf Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and Lemongrass Consulting (US), Inc. (Lemongrass) for a term that commences on May 18, 2026, and concludes on May 17, 2027, and the additional spending authority of $1,273,236. District-wide Executive Summary.pdf Financial Analysis Worksheet.pdf Original Agreement-ONLINE.pdf First Amendment.pdf Request for Proposal-ONLINE.pdf Lemongrass Monthly Billed.pdf Approve First Amendment and Additional Spending Authority of $24,446,000 for the previously approved Agreement RFP-FY26-007 – Property and Casualty Insurance Brokerage Services between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and Risk Management Associates, Inc., to purchase Property and Casualty insurance coverages. District-wide Executive Summary.pdf Financial Analysis Worksheet.pdf Original Agreement.pdf First Amendment.pdf Request for Proposal.pdf Adopt School Board Policy 3010, Annual Financial Audit. District-wide Executive Summary.pdf Policy 3010 Amended.pdf Adopt School Board Policy 3020, Coordination of Examinations by External Auditors. District-wide Executive Summary.pdf Policy 3020 Amended.pdf Regular School Board Meeting April 7, 2026 10

PP-4. Policy 1400.1, Visits from Elected Officials, Dignitaries, and Campaign Activities PP-5. Policy 1430, Process on the Inspection and Examination of Public Records PP-6. Policy 1960, Use of Federal Funds for Political Activities REVISED PP-7. Policy 6020, Visits to Schools PP-8. Policy 1970, Display of Flags and the State Motto ADDED RR. RESOLUTIONS (OPEN) SS. SCHOOLS (LEARNING COMMUNITIES) (OPEN) TT. INFORMATION SYSTEMS (OPEN) Adopt School Board Policy 3030, Action on Audit Recommendations. District- wide Executive Summary.pdf Policy 3030 Amended.pdf Approve the repeal of School Board Policy 1400.1 – Visits from Elected Officials, Dignitaries, and Campaign Activities on School Campuses and School Board Facilities. District-wide Executive Summary.pdf Policy 1400.1 Repeal.pdf Adopt the amendments to School Board Policy 1430 (formerly 1343) – Process on the Inspection and Examination of Public Records. District-wide Executive Summary.pdf Policy 1430 Amended.pdf Adopt the amendments to School Board Policy 1960 (formerly 1004) – Use of Federal Funds for Political Activities. District-wide Executive Summary.pdf Policy 1960 Amended.pdf Memo to Revise.pdf Adopt the amendments to School Board Policy 6020 - Visits to Schools. District- wide Executive Summary.pdf Policy 6020 Amended.pdf Adopt the amendments to School Board Policy 1970 (formerly 6003) –Display of Flags and the State Motto. District-wide Executive Summary.pdf Policy 1970 Amended.pdf Regular School Board Meeting April 7, 2026 11

SPEAKERS 4:00 p.m. (Public Speakers for the Regular School Board Meeting will be heard at 4 p.m. or immediately following the meeting, whichever is earliest.) BOARD MEMBER DISCUSSION(S) CLOSED DOOR - None scheduled for this meeting. ATTORNEY CLIENT SESSION(S) - Scheduled for 12:45 P.M. The General Counsel's Office has requested an attorney-client session for the April 7, 2026, Regular School Board meeting. This private session has been scheduled for 12: 45 p.m. to discuss settlement negotiations and/or strategy relative to the following pending litigation: Florida International Consulting Engineers Design, Inc. v. The School Board of Broward County, Florida, AECOM Technical Services, Inc., and Kathleen Langan / The School Board of Broward County, Florida vs Heery International, Inc., Case No.: CACE-23-020213, pending before the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida. The following persons will attend this attorney-client session: School Board Members: Sarah Leonardi, Chair; Dr. Jeff Holness, Vice Chair; Lori Alhadeff; Maura McCarthy Bulman; Adam Cervera, Esq.; Debra Hixon; Nora Rupert; Rebecca Thompson; Dr. Allen Zeman; Dr. Howard Hepburn, Superintendent of Schools; Edward C. Lohrer, Esq. of the law firm of Becker & Poliakoff; Thomas C. Cooney, Esq., Assistant General Counsel; and Kathy Dupuy-Bruno, Esq., B.C.S., General Counsel. ADJOURNMENT The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy or procedure which results in discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. The School Board also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint may call the Director, Equal Educational Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department & District’s Equity Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator at 754-321-2150 or email eeo@browardschools.com. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, (ADAAA) may call Equal Educational Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department at 754-321-2150 or email eeo@browardschools.com. Language Interpretation/Translation Services are available for the public upon request to the Bilingual/ESOL Department by emailing ESOLRequests@browardschools.com. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made at a meeting(s) announced by this Notice with respect to any matter considered at such meeting(s) will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which records testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Telephone conferencing or other telecommunications technology may be used in conducting this public meeting to permit absent Board Members to participate in discussions, to be heard by other Regular School Board Meeting April 7, 2026 12

School Board Members and the public, and to hear discussions taking place during the meeting. Notice is hereby given that two or more Board Members of The School Board of Broward County, Florida, may be participating. Regular School Board Meeting April 7, 2026 13

Status: 2026-04-07 Regular School Board Meeting CATEGORY: DEPARTMENT: Official School Board Records THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA Agenda Item Number: Consent or Open Item: Minutes Special Order: NO Time for Special Order: TITLE: Minutes REQUESTED ACTION: March 10, 2026 - Special Meeting - Expulsions March 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting (ADDED) March 24, 2026 - Special School Board Meeting (ADDED) RATIONALE: EXHIBITS: Student Focus Outcomes OR Business Operations Approved in Open Board Meeting On: Electronic Signature Form $4189 Revised 7/24 HH/JJS School Board Chair By: BOARD ACTION: (For Official School Board Records Only) Phone:Name: Phone:Name: SOURCE OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FINANCIAL IMPACT: STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA Senior Leader & Title Signature 14

March 10, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 1 of 28 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT March 10, 2026 Tuesday, 8:45 a.m. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING The School Board of Broward County, Florida, met in special session at 8:48 a.m. in the Board Room of the Kathleen C. Wright Administrative Center, 600 Southeast Third Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Present were: School Board Members Sarah Leonardi, Chair; Dr. Jeff Holness, Vice Chair; Lori Alhadeff; Adam Cervera, Esq.; Debra Hixon; Maura McCarthy Bulman; Nora Rupert; Rebecca Thompson; Dr. Allen Zeman; Dr. Howard Hepburn, Superintendent of Schools; and Kathelyn M. Jacques-Adams, Interim General Counsel. Call to Order The Chair called the meeting to order. Board Member Holness introduced the Piper High School JROTC, who presented the Colors, and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Moments of Silence were held for Paul Stephen Comeau, counselor at Plantation Park Elementary School and Stephen Foster Elementary School; and Judith Franco, teacher at Tequesta Trace Middle School. Minutes for Approval Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve the official Minutes for the following Board Meetings: Mrs. Alhadeff was absent for the vote. (8-0 vote) • February 10, 2026 - Special Meeting - Expulsions • February 10, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting • February 17, 2026 - Special School Board Meeting • March 3, 2026 - Special School Board Meeting Added/Changed Items The Superintendent released a revised agenda with certain changes for this meeting and published it on the school District’s website on February 24, 2026, February 26, 2026, March 4, 2026, March 6, 2026, and March 9, 2026. Mrs. Alhadeff was absent for the vote. (8-0 vote) Added Minutes: February 10, 2026 - RSBM; February 17, 2026 - SSBM and March 3, 2026 - SSBM Added: A-3, B-1, O-2, AA-1, FF-2, GG-1 through GG-3, JJ-17, JJ-18, MM-1, OO-13, OO-15 through OO-17 Added Speakers (AM): Trudy Jermanovich, Josh Jamieson, and Alan Bumberg Additional Information: H-1 through H-3, FF-2, RR-1 Additional Information/Revised: H-5 Revised: H-5, F-2, BB-1, OO-6, OO-14 Special Order: OO-18, RR-2 Withdrawn: PP-4 15

March 10, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 2 of 28 The Superintendent revised Agenda Item H-2 on the dais. The employee, Darrell Malone submitted a resignation. The District will change the reason for separation from termination to resignation. The Chair finds pursuant to Section 120.525, Florida Statues, that good cause exists for such changes and accepts the revised agenda. Close Agenda Upon motion by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, the Agenda was approved and declared closed. Mrs. Alhadeff was absent for the vote. (8-0 vote) In Memorium Berneice Enchautegui Food Service Worker Born: May 29, 1951 West Glades Middle School Deceased: February 5, 2026 Judith Franco Teacher – Language Arts Born: November 8, 1962 Tequesta Trace Middle School Deceased: February 14, 2026 Nanette Littles Teacher – Head Start Born: December 24, 1972 Peters Elementary School Deceased: February 26, 2026 Speaker(s) 1. Trudy Jermanovich 2. Alan Bumberg 3. Elisa Cartagena Consent Agenda Following identification of those items Board Members and members of the public indicated they would like considered separately, motion was made by Dr. Zeman seconded by Mrs. Hixon and carried, to approve the Consent Agenda for the remaining items (identified by *). Mrs. Alhadeff was absent for the vote. (8-0 vote) Open Agenda Following identification of those items Board Members and members of the public indicated they would like considered separately, motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve the Open Items that were not indicated to be pulled for discussion. Mrs. Alhadeff was absent for the vote. (8-0 vote) *** CONSENT AGENDA *** Items Consent agenda items will be noted by a single letter, and open agenda items will be noted by double letters in accordance with Policy 1020. H. HUMAN RESOURCES (CONSENT) H-1. Appointments, Leaves, and Separations of Employment (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Hixon and carried, to approve the appointments, leaves, and separations of employment. District- wide. (9-0 vote) 16

March 10, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 3 of 28 A comment was made congratulating the retirees. A vote was taken on this item. H-2. Employee Corrective Action/Probationary Releases (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve employee discipline and corrective actions. District-wide. (9-0 vote) The Chair received public comments. No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on this item. *H-3. Supplemental Pay Positions 8 (Approved) Approved the supplemental pay positions for the 2025/2026 school/fiscal year. District-wide. H-4. Proposed Revised Job Description for the Sergeant Position (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Ms. Thompson and carried, to approve the Proposed Revised Job Description for the Sergeant Position. Safety & Security Operations. District-wide. (9-0 vote) Comments were made pertaining to the 130-pound weight requirement, and staff clarified it reflected a minimum standard aligned with police academy expectations for emergency response. A vote was taken on this item. H-5. 2026-2027 Schools & Admin. Offices Summer Calendar, Personnel Work Day (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Ms. Thompson and carried, to approve the 2026-2027 Schools & Administrative Offices Calendar, Personnel Workday Summary, 208 (A&B) Work Calendars and 2027 Summer Term Calendar for Community Schools and Technical Colleges. District-wide. (9-0 vote) Board discussion included concerns regarding the implementation of summer Fridays off during a fiscal crisis which would generate approximately $1.4 million in savings from reduced utility cost. A vote was taken on this item. A. ACADEMICS (CONSENT) *A-1. Bluefield University (Approved) Approved the agreement between Bluefield University and The School Board of Broward County, Florida. District-wide. 17

March 10, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 4 of 28 *A-2. Colorado Christian University (Approved) Approved the agreement between Colorado Christian University and The School Board of Broward County, Florida. District-wide. A-3. The University of Florida Board of Trustees – Data Sharing (Postponed to 3/31/26 SSBM) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Hixon, to approve the Agreement between the School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and The University of Florida Board of Trustees (UF). District-wide. This Motion was superseded by a Motion to Postpone (page 5). (9-0 vote) Discussion was held regarding concerns about sharing student and parent data with third parties; clarification was provided that it was part of a state- approved program; and a request was made for a follow-up detailing how many vendor agreements include similar levels of information sharing. Motion to Postpone (No Vote Taken) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mr. Cervera, to postpone Agenda Item A-3, The University of Florida Board of Trustees – Data Sharing to the April 7, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting. Board discussion included concerns about data sharing of student and parent information; clarification regarding opt-in provisions and de-identified data; and inquiries about agreement language and timing. Substitute Motion to Table (Carried) Motion was made by Mrs. Alhadeff, seconded by Ms. Thompson and carried, to table this item until later in the meeting to allow the Interim General Counsel to determine opt-in language to be placed in section four. Dr. Zeman voted no. (8-1 vote) The Board held a robust discussion included, but was not limited to concerns about the feasibility of modifying the agreement within the required time limit; data sharing of student and parent information; and potential funding impacts if the item was not approved. A vote was taken on the Substitute Motion to Amend. (Following a vote on the Motion to Extend, the item was brought for discussion through a motion by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Alhadeff.) Interim General Counsel stated that staff corrected the language, an attorney deemed it legally sufficient, and it was sent to the University of Florida. A response had not been received. Comments were made that language related to the New Worlds initiative would be removed if directed; clarification was provided that the initiative is a state program with an existing agreement through 2027. 18

March 10, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 5 of 28 Motion to Postpone (Carried) Motion was made by Mr. Cervera, seconded by Dr. Zeman and carried, to postpone Agenda Item A-3, The University of Florida Board of Trustees – Data Sharing to the March 31, 2026, Special School Board Meeting. Mrs. Rupert was absent for the vote. (8-0 vote) A vote was taken on the Motion to Postpone. B. BOARD MEMBERS (CONSENT) B-1. Explore a Salary Step Schedule for Education Professionals (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Hixon and carried, to approve directing the Superintendent to Explore a Salary Step Schedule for Education Professionals. The Superintendent shall present findings and recommendations to The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) by July 31, 2026. Dr. Zeman voted no. (8-1 vote) A request was made to explore a step salary schedule for teachers; questions were raised regarding its feasibility in conjunction with state-mandated pay- for-performance; and confirmation was provided that staff would research the matter and return with recommendations by July. A vote was taken on this item. C. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (CONSENT) *C-1. Final Order of Broward County School Board vs. Ryan Reidy (Approved) Approved the Final Order adopting the Recommended Order entered on January 27, 2026, by Brittany O. Finkbeiner, Administrative Law Judge, in the matter of Broward County School Board vs. Ryan Reidy, Case No. 25- 2811TTS, before the State of Florida Division of Administrative Hearings. District 4. E. SAFETY & SECURITY (CONSENT) F. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (CONSENT) *F-1. Surplus of Tangible Personal Property for the Period Ended January 31, 2026 (Approved) Approved the Surplus of Tangible Personal Property for the Period Ended January 31, 2026. District-wide. F-2. Budget Report for the Period Ended January 31, 2026 (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Ms. Thompson and carried, to approve the Budget Reports for the period ended January 31, 2026. District-wide. Dr. Zeman was absent for the vote. (8-0 vote) 19

March 10, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 6 of 28 Board discussion included, but was not limited to, clarification on acceleration funding, its centralized management, and the use of unspent funds; requests for increased transparency through dashboards and more accessible financial reporting; inquiries regarding the District’s mid-year fund balance, which was reported at 2.42% with a projected increase to 3.08% by fiscal year-end; clarification on financial reporting practices, including carryover funds and assigned versus unassigned fund balances; and requests for clearer guidance on school-based funds, including accountability and School Advisory Council (SAC) funds. Staff to provide follow-up on funds within specific accounts, including conducting further research, standardizing terminology, and to return with detailed information. A vote was taken on this item. G. GENERAL COUNSEL (CONSENT) J. CAPITAL PROGRAMS (CONSENT) L. CHIEF OF STAFF & COMMUNICATIONS (CONSENT) M. STRATEGY & INNOVATION (CONSENT) M-1. Lease Agreement with The Journey Institute, Inc. (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Ms. Thompson and carried, to approve the Lease Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and The Journey Institute, Inc. (TJI) for TJI to lease and occupy space at the Broward Estates Early Learning and Resource Center (BEELRC). District 5. Mrs. Alhadeff was absent for the vote. (8-0 vote) Board discussion included, but was not limited to, support for the partnership and shared space use; inquiries on in-kind leasing and policy alignment; requests for cost transparency and market comparison; and the need for accountability and limited use of such agreements. A vote was taken on this item. O. OPERATIONS (CONSENT) *O-1. Superintendent’s Recommendations for Pre-Qualification Certification (Approved) Approved the Recommendations of the Qualification, Selection, and Evaluation Committee (QSEC) Meeting held on February 12, 2026, to certify, re-certify firms, increase pre-qualification limits for specific firms, and revoke those that did not renew, as reflected in the attached Superintendent Recommendations - Tracking Report. District-wide. 20

March 10, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 7 of 28 *O-2. ITB26-029 - Construction Printing Services (Approved) Approved the Termination, without cause, between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and Black's Business Systems d/b/a Services On Site, regarding ITB26-029 – Construction Printing Services that commenced on November 1, 2025 and expires October 31, 2028; and delegate authority to the Superintendent to send a minimum thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice to Black's Business Systems d/b/a Services On Site of the termination of the Agreement. District-wide. S. SCHOOLS (LEARNING COMMUNITIES) (CONSENT) T. INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CONSENT) *** END OF CONSENT AGENDA *** Committee Reports (Committee Reports listed on the Regular School Board Meeting agenda will be heard immediately following the Consent Agenda.) Broward County Council PTAs/PTSAs – Written report Broward Education Foundation – James Knapp, President & CEO Employee Unions/Groups – Anna Fusco, BTU President These reports may be viewed in their entirety at: https://www.browardschools.com/meetingagendas (Click on School Board Meeting March 10, 2026.) Superintendent's Report Superintendent Hepburn shared that Broward County Public Schools had implemented Microsoft Copilot across the District, becoming the largest District to do so. He noted that this milestone reflected the District’s commitment to innovation and equipping staff and students with cutting-edge tools to enhance operational efficiency. He then introduced a short video highlighting the Microsoft Copilot experience, thanked Microsoft for sponsoring the video and Clarity Innovations for developing the customer story. Following the video, BECON presented a video recap highlighting key moments in the District. *** REGULAR/OPEN AGENDA *** HH. HUMAN RESOURCES (OPEN) AA. ACADEMICS (OPEN) AA-1. Khan Academy Inc. – Service Order for Efficacy Study (Middle Schools) (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Hixon and carried, to approve the Agreement between the School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and Khan Academy, Inc. District-wide. Dr. Zeman voted no. (8-1 vote) No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on this item. 21

March 10, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 8 of 28 BB. BOARD MEMBERS (OPEN) BB-1. Development of a Multi Year Staffing Alignment Plan (Approved as Amended) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Ms. Thompson, to direct the Superintendent of Schools (Superintendent) to develop and present to The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) a comprehensive staffing alignment plan that reduces the total number of SBBC employees by at least one thousand (1,000) positions per year for three (3) consecutive years, beginning on July 1, 2026 and continuing thereafter, by aligning staffing levels proportionally with projected student enrollment declines and The School District of Broward County, Florida’s (District) current operational needs. Should enrollment increase, staffing levels should be adjusted accordingly. (Holness). The Office of the Chief of Staff & Communications received a request from District 8 (At Large) Board Member, Dr. Allen Zeman, to co-sponsor this agenda item. This Motion was superseded by a Motion to Amend. Mr. Alhadeff, Mrs. Leonardi, and Mrs. Rupert voted no. (6-3 vote) The Chair received public comments. The Board engaged in a lengthy discussion that included, but was not limited to, support for developing a plan to reduce non-instructional staff in response to declining enrollment; teachers would not be included in the staff reductions; by reducing certain staff members the District would realize sufficient savings to support teacher raises; and concerns about directing a fixed reduction of 1,000 positions annually for three (3) years. Motion to Amend (Carried) Motion was made by Dr. Holness, seconded by Mrs. Hixon and carried, to change the plan submission date to the Board from May 12, 2026 to July 21, 2026, School Board Workshop; and reduce 1,000 SBBC employees for the first year, up to 1,000 employees in the second and third year, but no less than 500. Mrs. Alhadeff, Mrs. Leonardi, and Mrs. Rupert voted no. (6-3 vote) The Chair received public comments. Board discussion included, but was not limited to, clarification that the reduction plan for approximately 1,000 positions would be discussed at the April workshop; and support for providing the Superintendent flexibility to present a generalized staffing reduction strategy. Staff to provide follow-up regarding the number of consultants across the District and the potential for bringing services in-house. A vote was taken on the Motion to Amend. A vote was taken on this item as amended. 22

March 10, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 9 of 28 CC. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (OPEN) DD. CHIEF AUDITOR (OPEN) DD-1. Anthony Brunson P.A. – Audit Report on Purchase Card Program Review (Received) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to receive Anthony Brunson P.A. Audit Report - Purchase Card Program Review. District-wide. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items DD-1, DD-3, DD-4, DD-6, JJ-1 through JJ-17, OO-2, OO-7 through OO-10, OO-13, OO-15, OO-16, PP-1 through PP-3, and PP-5 were moved concurrently. No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on these items. DD-2. HCT - Performance Audit Report Deaf & Hard of Hearing Project (Received) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Hixon and carried, to receive HCT - Performance Audit Report Deaf and Hard of Hearing Project. District-wide. Ms. Thompson and Dr. Zeman were absent for the vote. (7-0 vote) The Chair received public comments. Board discussion included, but was not limited to, concerns about limited stakeholder input; the need for future evaluations; concerns about delays and system selection; and clarification that the audio enhancement system was not duplicative and replaced outdated infrastructure. A vote was taken on this item. (Following a vote on this item, the Regular School Board Meeting recessed.) DD-3. S. Davis & Associates - Florida School Recognition Program Audit (Received) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to receive S. Davis & Associates, P.A. - Florida School Recognition Program Audit. District-wide. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items DD-1, DD-3, DD-4, DD-6, JJ-1 through JJ-17, OO-2, OO-7 through OO-10, OO-13, OO-15, OO-16, PP-1 through PP-3, and PP-5 were moved concurrently. No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on these items. 23

March 10, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 10 of 28 DD-4. Internal Audit Report Behavioral Threat Management - Training Program SY25-26 (Received) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to receive the Internal Audit Report Behavioral Threat Management - Training Program Audit for the School Year 2025-2026. District-wide. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items DD-1, DD-3, DD-4, DD-6, JJ-1 through JJ-17, OO-2, OO-7 through OO-10, OO-13, OO-15, OO-16, PP-1 through PP-3, and PP-5 were moved concurrently. No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on these items. (Following a 30-minute recess, the Regular School Board Meeting resumed with Agenda Item DD-5.) DD-5. Internal Audit Report - Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected Schools (Received) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Hixon and carried, to receive Internal Audit Report - Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected Schools. District-wide. Ms. Thompson was absent for the vote. (8-0 vote) An inquiry was made regarding whether Charles Drew Elementary had reconciled its cash exception. Staff advised that corrective action was required and would be monitored by regional offices. Staff will provide a follow-up. A vote was taken on this item. DD-6. Internal Audit Report - Property and Inventory Audit of Selected Locations (Received) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to receive Internal Audit Report - Property and Inventory Audit of Selected Locations for School Year 2025-2026. District-wide. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items DD-1, DD-3, DD-4, DD-6, JJ-1 through JJ-17, OO-2, OO-7 through OO-10, OO-13, OO-15, OO-16, PP-1 through PP-3, and PP-5 were moved concurrently. No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on these items. A vote was taken on this item. EE. SAFETY & SECURITY (OPEN) FF. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (OPEN) FF-1. Grant Applications - Pre & Post-Submission (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve the submission of the following grant applications. District-wide. Ms. Thompson was absent for the vote. (8-0 vote) 24

March 10, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 11 of 28 Comments were made expressing appreciation to the Grants Department for securing $1,472,650 in funding; and gratitude was extended to the Seminole Coconut Creek Education Foundation for providing a grant supporting one-on-one counseling for middle school students. A vote was taken on this item. FF-2. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 (Approved) Motion was made by Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Dr. Zeman and carried, to approve the audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025. District-wide. Ms. Thompson was absent for the vote. (8-0 vote) No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on this item. GG. GENERAL COUNSEL (OPEN) GG-1. Special Counsel Services Agreement – Bryant Miller Olive P.A. (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to Approve the Special Counsel Services Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and Bryant Miller Olive P.A. District- wide. Ms. Thompson was absent for the vote. (8-0 vote) An inquiry was made seeking clarification on contracts related to cadre counsel. Interim General Counsel confirmed that the items primarily supported labor and employment matters, with one firm managing related contracts; and clarified that these were not new positions, but cadre attorneys used to address capacity and expertise gaps. A vote was taken on this item. GG-2. Special Counsel Services Agreement – GrayRobinson, P.A. (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve the Special Counsel Services Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and GrayRobinson, P.A. District-wide. Ms. Thompson was absent for the vote. (8-0 vote) No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on this item. GG-3. Special Counsel Services Agreement – Ruiz Trial Law, PLLC (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve the Special Counsel Services Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and Ruiz Trial Law, PLLC. District- wide. (9-0 vote) No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on this item. 25

March 10, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 12 of 28 JJ. CAPITAL PROGRAMS (OPEN) JJ-1. Change Order #3 - Coral Springs MS (Provide Fire Sprinkler) P.000441 (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve Change Order #3 granting 237 additional calendar days. District 4. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items DD-1, DD-3, DD-4, DD-6, JJ-1 through JJ-17, OO-2, OO-7 through OO-10, OO-13, OO-15, OO-16, PP-1 through PP-3, and PP-5 were moved concurrently. No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on these items. JJ-2. Change Order #4 - Oriole ES, P.001970 (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve Change Order #4 granting 697 additional calendar days. District 5. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items DD-1, DD-3, DD-4, DD-6, JJ-1 through JJ-17, OO-2, OO-7 through OO-10, OO-13, OO-15, OO-16, PP-1 through PP-3, and PP-5 were moved concurrently. No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on these items. JJ-3. Change Order #5 - Sheridan Park ES, P.002071 (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve Change Order #5 granting 315 additional calendar days. District 1. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items DD-1, DD-3, DD-4, DD-6, JJ-1 through JJ-17, OO-2, OO-7 through OO-10, OO-13, OO-15, OO-16, PP-1 through PP-3, and PP-5 were moved concurrently. No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on these items. JJ-4. Change Order #5 - Tedder ES, P.001808 (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve Change Order #5 in the amount of $100,272.43. District 7. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items DD-1, DD-3, DD-4, DD-6, JJ-1 through JJ-17, OO-2, OO-7 through OO-10, OO-13, OO-15, OO-16, PP-1 through PP-3, and PP-5 were moved concurrently. No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on these items. 26

March 10, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 13 of 28 JJ-5. Change Order #7 - Peters ES, P.002041 (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve Change Order #7 granting 614 additional calendar days. District 5. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items DD-1, DD-3, DD-4, DD-6, JJ-1 through JJ-17, OO-2, OO-7 through OO-10, OO-13, OO-15, OO-16, PP-1 through PP-3, and PP-5 were moved concurrently. No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on these items. JJ-6. Change Order #7 - Seminole MS, P.002047 (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve Change Order #7 granting 531 additional calendar days. District 6. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items DD-1, DD-3, DD-4, DD-6, JJ-1 through JJ-17, OO-2, OO-7 through OO-10, OO-13, OO-15, OO-16, PP-1 through PP-3, and PP-5 were moved concurrently. No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on these items. JJ-7. Change Order #8 - Boyd Anderson HS, P.001846 (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approved additional funding in the amount of $54,030.04 and approve Change Order #8 in the amount of $54,029.56. District 5. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items DD-1, DD-3, DD-4, DD-6, JJ-1 through JJ-17, OO-2, OO-7 through OO-10, OO-13, OO-15, OO-16, PP-1 through PP-3, and PP-5 were moved concurrently. No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on these items. JJ-8. Change Order #9 - Coral Springs MS, P.001979 (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve additional funding in the amount of $49,907 and approve Change Order #9 in the amount of $49,906.97. District 4. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items DD-1, DD-3, DD-4, DD-6, JJ-1 through JJ-17, OO-2, OO-7 through OO-10, OO-13, OO-15, OO-16, PP-1 through PP-3, and PP-5 were moved concurrently. No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on these items. JJ-9. Change Order #10 - Hallandale Magnet HS, P.002115 (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve additional funding in the amount of $197,213 and approve Change Order #10 in the amount of $240,646.60 and granting 887 calendar days prior to Substantial Completion. District 1. (9-0 vote) 27

March 10, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 14 of 28 Agenda Items DD-1, DD-3, DD-4, DD-6, JJ-1 through JJ-17, OO-2, OO-7 through OO-10, OO-13, OO-15, OO-16, PP-1 through PP-3, and PP-5 were moved concurrently. No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on these items. JJ-10. Change Order #15 - McArthur HS, P.002892 (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve Change Order #15 in the amount of $125,303.99. District 1. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items DD-1, DD-3, DD-4, DD-6, JJ-1 through JJ-17, OO-2, OO-7 through OO-10, OO-13, OO-15, OO-16, PP-1 through PP-3, and PP-5 were moved concurrently. No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on these items. JJ-11. Additional Funding Request - Cooper City ES, P.002150 (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve the additional funding request of $8,940 for the renovation project at Cooper City Elementary School. District 6. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items DD-1, DD-3, DD-4, DD-6, JJ-1 through JJ-17, OO-2, OO-7 through OO-10, OO-13, OO-15, OO-16, PP-1 through PP-3, and PP-5 were moved concurrently. No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on these items. JJ-12. Additional Funding Request - Northeast HS, P.001684 (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve the additional funding request of $100,000 to cover existing costs and provide one year of rental for four (4) temporary spot coolers serving the Band and Chorus rooms at Northeast High School. District 3. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items DD-1, DD-3, DD-4, DD-6, JJ-1 through JJ-17, OO-2, OO-7 through OO-10, OO-13, OO-15, OO-16, PP-1 through PP-3, and PP-5 were moved concurrently. No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on these items. JJ-13. Additional Funding Request - South Plantation HS, P.002597 (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve the additional funding request of $37,311.40 for the Electrical Improvements Project at South Plantation High School. District 6. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items DD-1, DD-3, DD-4, DD-6, JJ-1 through JJ-17, OO-2, OO-7 through OO-10, OO-13, OO-15, OO-16, PP-1 through PP-3, and PP-5 were moved concurrently. No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on these items. 28

March 10, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 15 of 28 JJ-14. Additional Funding Request - FY26 Artificial Turf Field Conversions (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve an increase of $2,880,000 to the FY26 budget for Artificial Turf Field Conversion projects at six high schools, increasing the total allocation to $12,000,000: Blanche Ely High School, Coconut Creek High School, McArthur High School, Miramar High School, Pompano Beach High School, and South Plantation High School. Districts 1, 2, 6, and 7. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items DD-1, DD-3, DD-4, DD-6, JJ-1 through JJ-17, OO-2, OO-7 through OO-10, OO-13, OO-15, OO-16, PP-1 through PP-3, and PP-5 were moved concurrently. No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on these items. JJ-15. Final Acceptance, Release of Retainage - Cresthaven ES, P.001676 (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve Final Acceptance of the Project, Release of Retainage, a time extension of 217 days to Substantial Completion, and a time extension of 36 days between Substantial and Final Completion. District 7. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items DD-1, DD-3, DD-4, DD-6, JJ-1 through JJ-17, OO-2, OO-7 through OO-10, OO-13, OO-15, OO-16, PP-1 through PP-3, and PP-5 were moved concurrently. No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on these items. JJ-16. Final Acceptance, Release of Retainage - Dania ES, P.002061 (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve Final Acceptance of the Project, Release of Retainage, and a time extension of 121 days to Substantial Completion. District 1. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items DD-1, DD-3, DD-4, DD-6, JJ-1 through JJ-17, OO-2, OO-7 through OO-10, OO-13, OO-15, OO-16, PP-1 through PP-3, and PP-5 were moved concurrently. No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on these items. JJ-17. Final Acceptance, Release of Retainage - Dania ES, P.002061-DEM (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve Final Acceptance of the Project, Release of Retainage, a time extension of 22 days to Substantial Completion, and a time extension of 12 days between Substantial and Final Completion. District 1. (9-0 vote) 29

March 10, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 16 of 28 Agenda Items DD-1, DD-3, DD-4, DD-6, JJ-1 through JJ-17, OO-2, OO-7 through OO-10, OO-13, OO-15, OO-16, PP-1 through PP-3, and PP-5 were moved concurrently. No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on these items. JJ-18. Additional Funding Request - FY26 Football Scoreboards (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Hixon and carried, to approve additional funding in the amount of $840,000 to align the FY26 DEFP allocation for scoreboard replacement with actual installation and related construction costs for football videoboards at Coconut Creek High School, Deerfield Beach High School, and South Broward High School. Districts 1 and 7. Dr. Zeman voted no. (8-1 vote) Comments were made regarding concerns about scoreboard spending during a fiscal crisis; suggestions to consider alternatives; and clarification that funding was from capital funds and previously approved. A vote was taken on this item. LL. CHIEF OF STAFF & COMMUNICATIONS (OPEN) MM. STRATEGY & INNOVATION (OPEN) MM-1. Lease Agreement - Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC. (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Hixon and carried, to approve the Lease Agreement between the School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC. (TOYOTA) to allow TOYOTA to lease and utilize Rooms 513, 513A, 513B, 513C, 513D, and 513E, totaling 3,444 square feet, in Building No. 13 at Sheridan Technical College, to provide TOYOTA’s Automotive Service and Excellence Training (ASSET) program for its technicians. District 1. (9-0 vote) Comments were made acknowledging lease revenue, encouraging expanded partnerships, and noting monies were deposited into the general operating fund. A vote was taken on this item. OO. OPERATIONS (OPEN) OO-1. AGR25-083 - Rally to the Tally for New Floridians (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Ms. Thompson and carried, to approve the First Amendment to the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and Close Up Foundation, Incorporated for a term that commences on November 13, 2024, and concludes June 30, 2027, and the additional spending authority of $350,000. District-wide, (9-0 vote) 30

March 10, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 17 of 28 Board discussion included, but was not limited to, strong support for the program and its student benefits; and concerns regarding grant requirements limiting Board authority, with clarification that changes would require grant amendments. A vote was taken on this item. OO-2. AGR25-126 - Digital Credential Software System (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and Instructure, Inc., and the spending authority of $17,663.46. District-wide. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items DD-1, DD-3, DD-4, DD-6, JJ-1 through JJ-17, OO-2, OO-7 through OO-10, OO-13, OO-15, OO-16, PP-1 through PP-3, and PP-5 were moved concurrently. No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on these items. OO-3. AGR26- 192 - Health Insurance Cost Reduction Implementation Services (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Hixon and carried, to approve the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and PGV Advisors (PGV), and the spending authority in the amount of $120,000. Initial contract term, April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. District-wide. (9-0 vote) The Chair received public comments. Board discussion included, but was not limited to, concerns regarding the current use of spend authority and its impact on tying up funds; recommendations to shift toward more precise budget authority with limited flexibility for minor overages; and clarification that the consultant would evaluate cost-saving strategies, including healthcare and pharmaceutical expenses, and return recommendations to the Board for approval. A vote was taken on this item. OO-4. FY22-012 – Apprenticeship Agreements for Atlantic Technical College (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Ms. Thompson and carried, to approve the Additional Spending Authority of $800,000 for FY22-012 - Apprenticeship Agreements for Atlantic Technical College, awarded to the eleven (11) Vendors listed in the Requested Action of the Executive Summary. District-wide. (9-0 vote) Comments were made acknowledging the value of apprenticeship programs, expressing support for expanding and accelerating them to additional sites, and highlighting ongoing efforts to grow these programs to better serve students and the community. A vote was taken on this item. 31

March 10, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 18 of 28 OO-5. FY24-170 – Dual Enrollment Agreement with Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ. (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Ms. Thompson and c

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