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School Board Meeting

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · School board meeting record

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The Manatee County School Board will meet on June 9, 2026, to review district data, approve various grant applications, and authorize several construction and renovation projects. The agenda also includes personnel actions, student conduct policy updates, and committee appointments.

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This meeting determines the allocation of millions of dollars in federal and local grants, approves major school facility renovations, and sets the timeline for changes to student conduct and progression policies.

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1. CALL TO ORDER 2. READING OF THE DISTRICT'S VISION - Choate 3. INVOCATION 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 1. Approval of the Agenda Amendments - added after publishing 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the Minutes of the April 28, 2026 School Board Meeting and the May 5, 2026 School Board Workshop 7. CELEBRATIONS 1. Recognition of VFW Post 12055 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS (UP TO 30 MINUTES) Public comment is not an open forum to discuss matters unrelated to education, to support or oppose candidates for public office, or to engage in commercial speech attempting to sell a service or product to the School Board or public. Also, public comment is not a forum to attack individual school system employees or Board Members. Any such complaints should be submitted in writing to the Superintendent for appropriate handling. Finally, this is not a forum for addressing issues involving individual students. Because of privacy concerns, such issues should be submitted in writing to the Superintendent for appropriate handling. Each speaker is allowed three minutes to address the Board. Speakers must stand at the podium and not approach the dais. This is a business meeting of the School Board and the public expects that we conduct it in an orderly, efficient, effective and dignified manner. We request that speakers keep this in mind when making your comments. We also request that the audience keep that in mind and not demonstrate approval or disapproval of what a speaker has said by clapping or booing. The Board appreciates the public's input and will listen attentively, consider each comment, and usually will not respond, enter into debate, or answer questions during comments on agenda items or during the public Agenda June 9, 2026 School Board of Manatee County Regular Board Meeting - 10:00 AM Walter Miller School Support Center Board Room Times Indicated are Approximate 1

comments section. PUBLIC INPUT INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Before you begin speaking, please provide any handouts to the Agency Clerk. 2. Please identify yourself only by your full name for the record. 3. You have no more than three minutes to speak. Please stop speaking when the bell rings. 4. Florida Law requires all citizens to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion at public meetings. 5 . WARNING: Any individual who interferes with the expeditious or orderly process of a School Board meeting, will be subject to removal from the meeting pursuant to Section 1001.372(3) Florida Statutes at the discretion of the Chair. Orderly fashion is deemed as, at a minimum (1) no profanity (2) no vulgar language (3) no discourteous, disrespectful, or disparaging conduct. 9. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. 2025-2026 End of Year Data Review - updated 6/5/2026 2. Children's Service Advisory Board (CSAB) Presentation - added after publishing 10. CONSENT ITEMS All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by a Board Member, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered later in the agenda. 1. Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers (No Financial Impact) 2. Approval to Apply for the 2026-2027 Manatee County Government Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Trust Fund Grant in the Amount of $157,314.00 (Incoming Grant Funds) 3. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the 2026 Spring Bishop-Parker Foundation Grant in the Amount of $488,000.00 (Incoming Private Grant Funds) 4. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Lee & Lincoln Middle Schools 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Request for Proposal, Effective August 2026 - July 2027, in the Amount of $332,850.00 (Incoming Federal Grant Funds) 5. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Palm View K-8 School 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Request for Proposal, Effective August 2026 - July 2027, in the Amount of $130,400.00 (Incoming Federal Grant Funds) 6. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Manatee County Opioid Impact Grant in the Amount of $250,703.00 (Incoming Local Grant Funds) 7. Approval of the Apprenticeship Training Program Agreement Between ROOTS Engineering Services, LLC and the School Board of Manatee County Through Manatee Technical College (MTC) (Workforce Funding) 8. Approval of the Renewal Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and Peregrine, LLC dba Pet Supplies Plus for On-The-Job Training for Exceptional Student Education Students for June 2026-June 2029 (No Financial Impact) 9. Approval of the New Agreement Between the School District of Manatee County and Active Senior Care, Inc. d/b/a Town Square at University Parkway for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Nursing Students for the 2026-2029 School Years (No Financial Impact) 10. Approval of the New Agreements Between the School District of Manatee County and Kinga Royer DMD, LLC and SRQ Dental, PLLC for Clinical Experience for Manatee 2

Technical College (MTC) Dental Assisting Students for the 2026-2029 School Years (No Financial Impact) 11. Approval of the Renewal Agreements Between the School District of Manatee County and Lakewood Ranch Dental and Mann Orthodontics, PA for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Dental Assisting Students for the 2026-2029 School Years (No Financial Impact) 12. Approval of the School District of Manatee County English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement "Add-On" Plan for 2026-2031 (No Financial Impact) 13. Approval of Facilities Use Agreement with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast and the School District of Manatee County (Incoming Funds) 14. Approval to Purchase Chapter One Literacy Program and Tutoring, SDMC No. 27-0024- BS, Estimated in the Amount of $190,000.00 (General Fund) 15. Approval to Purchase Level-Up with Game On Nation, SDMC No. 27-0029-BS, Estimated in the Amount of $150,000.00 (Millage Funds) 16. Approval to Purchase Athletic Referee Services, SDMC No. 27-0031-BS, Estimated in the Amount of $375,000.00 (Multiple Funding Sources) 17. Approval of the Comprehensive Fire Safety Inspection Report for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 18. Approval of the Use of St. John ' s County School Board Bid on Catalog Percentage Discount-Furniture, SDMC No. 27-0021-MR, Estimated in the Amount of $1,000,000.00 (Multiple Funding Sources) 19. Approval of Recommendation to Place Employee A.J. on Unpaid Administrative Leave Pending a Hearing on the Merits (General Fund) 20. Approval of Bayshore High School and Parrish Community High School Football Field Upgrades Synthetic Turf Change Order 2 Final Agreement Between Owner and P.J. Hayes, Inc., dba Tandem Construction Decrease in the Amount of $66,998.07 for a Total Guaranteed Maximum Price of $4,093,293.27 21. Authorization to Negotiate Construction Management At-Risk Services (CM) for Tillman Elementary Campus Renovations (No Financial Impact) 22. Approval to Advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architect and Engineering (AE) Services and Construction Management (CM) at Risk Services for Lakewood Ranch High School HVAC Renovation (Capital Funds) 23. Approval to Advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architect and Engineering (AE) Services and Construction Management (CM) at Risk Services for Bayshore High School HVAC Renovation and Career Technology Education (CTE) Addition (Capital Funds) 24. Approval of Lakewood Ranch High School Water Lines Agreement Between Owner and Ajax Building Company Amendment 2 in the Amount of $6,376,183.00 (Capital Funds) 25. Approval of Lakewood Ranch High School Stadium Drainage Substantial Completion (No Financial Impact) 26. Approval of Palma Sola Elementary School Campus Renovations Partial Substantial Completion Phase 2 Building Sections A, B, and C (No Financial Impact) 27. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between the School Board of Manatee County and Manatee County for Rangeland High School Transportation Improvements (No Financial Impact) 3

28. Approval of Rangeland High School Amendment 2 Agreement Between Owner and Schenkel & Shultz Inc. in the Amount of $182,594.00 (Capital Funds) 29. Approval of Moody Elementary School Renovation, Pre-Construction Agreement Between Owner and Willis Smith Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $85,050.00 (Capital Funds) 30. Approval of Matzke Radio Tower Project Amendment 1 Agreement Between Owner and ME & S General Contractors, Inc. Revising the Substantial Completion Date to April 30, 2026 (No Financial Impact) 31. Approval of Matzke Radio Tower Project Substantial Completion (No Financial Impact) 32. Authorization of the Return of Radio Unidos FCC License to UnidosNow, Inc. (No Financial Impact) 33. Approval of Request to Declare Surplus and Demolish Portable 114 at a Cost of $13,523.72 (Capital Funds) 11. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NEW BUSINESS ITEMS 12. NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT) 13. NEW BUSINESS (NON-CONSENT ITEMS) 1. Approval of the Budget Amendments for April 2026 (No Financial Impact) 2. Approval of Advertising a Notice of Intent to Amend the Code of Student Conduct and to Set a Public Hearing on the Proposed Changes at the Board Meeting Scheduled for July 21, 2026 (General Fund) 3. Approval of Advertising a Notice of Intent to Amend the Student Progression Plan, and Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Amendments at the Board Meeting Scheduled for July 21, 2026 (General Fund) 4. Approval of the Academic Calendar for the School Year 2027-2028 (No Financial Impact) 14. NEW BUSINESS (NO SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION) 1. Approval to Extend Ginger Mentzer's Term as a Member of the Citizen Financial Audit Committee for Three (3) Years (No Financial Impact) 2. Approval to Extend Susan Harrigan's Term as a Member of the Citizen Financial Audit Committee for Three (3) Years (No Financial Impact) 3. Approval of Travel Expense Associated with the School Board Members' and Superintendent Breslin's Attendance at the FSBA-FADSS Annual Joint Conference, at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, FL June 10-12, 2026 Not to Exceed $3,500.00 (General Fund) 15. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY) 16. INFORMATION ONLY (No Board Action Required) 1. Year-to-Date Financial Statements Through April 30, 2026 (No Financial Impact) 2. Year-to-Date Charter School Financial Statement Summary Through April 30, 2026 3. Second Amendment to Bradenton Bay High School Charter School Program (CSP) Grant 4. Approval to Apply for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant 4

Proposal in the Amount of $499,999.84 for Florida High School for Accelerated Learning (aka, Bradenton Bay High School) (Incoming Federal Grant Funds) 17. UPDATES A. INSTRUCTION UPDATE B. OPERATIONS UPDATE C. LEGAL UPDATE 18. SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS 19. BOARD COMMENTS 20. ADJOURNMENT 5

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1. CALL TO ORDER 2. READING OF THE DISTRICT'S VISION - Choate 3. INVOCATION 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the Minutes of the April 28, 2026 School Board Meeting and the May 5, 2026 School Board Workshop 7. CELEBRATIONS 1. Recognition of VFW Post 12055 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS (UP TO 30 MINUTES) Public comment is not an open forum to discuss matters unrelated to education, to support or oppose candidates for public office, or to engage in commercial speech attempting to sell a service or product to the School Board or public. Also, public comment is not a forum to attack individual school system employees or Board Members. Any such complaints should be submitted in writing to the Superintendent for appropriate handling. Finally, this is not a forum for addressing issues involving individual students. Because of privacy concerns, such issues should be submitted in writing to the Superintendent for appropriate handling. Each speaker is allowed three minutes to address the Board. Speakers must stand at the podium and not approach the dais. This is a business meeting of the School Board and the public expects that we conduct it in an orderly, efficient, effective and dignified manner. We request that speakers keep this in mind when making your comments. We also request that the audience keep that in mind and not demonstrate approval or disapproval of what a speaker has said by clapping or booing. The Board appreciates the public's input and will listen attentively, consider each comment, and usually will not respond, enter into debate, or answer questions during comments on agenda items or during the public comments section. Agenda June 9, 2026 School Board of Manatee County Regular Board Meeting - 10:00 AM Walter Miller School Support Center Board Room Times Indicated are Approximate 1

PUBLIC INPUT INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Before you begin speaking, please provide any handouts to the Agency Clerk. 2. Please identify yourself only by your full name for the record. 3. You have no more than three minutes to speak. Please stop speaking when the bell rings. 4. Florida Law requires all citizens to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion at public meetings. 5 . WARNING: Any individual who interferes with the expeditious or orderly process of a School Board meeting, will be subject to removal from the meeting pursuant to Section 1001.372(3) Florida Statutes at the discretion of the Chair. Orderly fashion is deemed as, at a minimum (1) no profanity (2) no vulgar language (3) no discourteous, disrespectful, or disparaging conduct. 9. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. 2025-2026 End of Year Data Review 10. CONSENT ITEMS All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by a Board Member, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered later in the agenda. 1. Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers (No Financial Impact) 2. Approval to Apply for the 2026-2027 Manatee County Government Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Trust Fund Grant in the Amount of $157,314.00 (Incoming Grant Funds) 3. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the 2026 Spring Bishop-Parker Foundation Grant in the Amount of $488,000.00 (Incoming Private Grant Funds) 4. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Lee & Lincoln Middle Schools 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Request for Proposal, Effective August 2026 - July 2027, in the Amount of $332,850.00 (Incoming Federal Grant Funds) 5. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Palm View K-8 School 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Request for Proposal, Effective August 2026 - July 2027, in the Amount of $130,400.00 (Incoming Federal Grant Funds) 6. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Manatee County Opioid Impact Grant in the Amount of $250,703.00 (Incoming Local Grant Funds) 7. Approval of the Apprenticeship Training Program Agreement Between ROOTS Engineering Services, LLC and the School Board of Manatee County Through Manatee Technical College (MTC) (Workforce Funding) 8. Approval of the Renewal Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and Peregrine, LLC dba Pet Supplies Plus for On-The-Job Training for Exceptional Student Education Students for June 2026-June 2029 (No Financial Impact) 9. Approval of the New Agreement Between the School District of Manatee County and Active Senior Care, Inc. d/b/a Town Square at University Parkway for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Nursing Students for the 2026-2029 School Years (No Financial Impact) 10. Approval of the New Agreements Between the School District of Manatee County and Kinga Royer DMD, LLC and SRQ Dental, PLLC for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Dental Assisting Students for the 2026-2029 School Years (No Financial Impact) 2

11. Approval of the Renewal Agreements Between the School District of Manatee County and Lakewood Ranch Dental and Mann Orthodontics, PA for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Dental Assisting Students for the 2026-2029 School Years (No Financial Impact) 12. Approval of the School District of Manatee County English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement "Add-On" Plan for 2026-2031 (No Financial Impact) 13. Approval of Facilities Use Agreement with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast and the School District of Manatee County (Incoming Funds) 14. Approval to Purchase Chapter One Literacy Program and Tutoring, SDMC No. 27-0024- BS, Estimated in the Amount of $190,000.00 (General Fund) 15. Approval to Purchase Level-Up with Game On Nation, SDMC No. 27-0029-BS, Estimated in the Amount of $150,000.00 (Millage Funds) 16. Approval to Purchase Athletic Referee Services, SDMC No. 27-0031-BS, Estimated in the Amount of $375,000.00 (Multiple Funding Sources) 17. Approval of the Comprehensive Fire Safety Inspection Report for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 18. Approval of the Use of St. John ' s County School Board Bid on Catalog Percentage Discount-Furniture, SDMC No. 27-0021-MR, Estimated in the Amount of $1,000,000.00 (Multiple Funding Sources) 19. Approval of Recommendation to Place Employee A.J. on Unpaid Administrative Leave Pending a Hearing on the Merits (General Fund) 20. Approval of Bayshore High School and Parrish Community High School Football Field Upgrades Synthetic Turf Change Order 2 Final Agreement Between Owner and P.J. Hayes, Inc., dba Tandem Construction Decrease in the Amount of $66,998.07 for a Total Guaranteed Maximum Price of $4,093,293.27 21. Authorization to Negotiate Construction Management At-Risk Services (CM) for Tillman Elementary Campus Renovations (No Financial Impact) 22. Approval to Advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architect and Engineering (AE) Services and Construction Management (CM) at Risk Services for Lakewood Ranch High School HVAC Renovation (Capital Funds) 23. Approval to Advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architect and Engineering (AE) Services and Construction Management (CM) at Risk Services for Bayshore High School HVAC Renovation and Career Technology Education (CTE) Addition (Capital Funds) 24. Approval of Lakewood Ranch High School Water Lines Agreement Between Owner and Ajax Building Company Amendment 2 in the Amount of $6,376,183.00 (Capital Funds) 25. Approval of Lakewood Ranch High School Stadium Drainage Substantial Completion (No Financial Impact) 26. Approval of Palma Sola Elementary School Campus Renovations Partial Substantial Completion Phase 2 Building Sections A, B, and C (No Financial Impact) 27. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between the School Board of Manatee County and Manatee County for Rangeland High School Transportation Improvements (No Financial Impact) 28. Approval of Rangeland High School Amendment 2 Agreement Between Owner and Schenkel & Shultz Inc. in the Amount of $182,594.00 (Capital Funds) 3

29. Approval of Moody Elementary School Renovation, Pre-Construction Agreement Between Owner and Willis Smith Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $85,050.00 (Capital Funds) 30. Approval of Matzke Radio Tower Project Amendment 1 Agreement Between Owner and ME & S General Contractors, Inc. Revising the Substantial Completion Date to April 30, 2026 (No Financial Impact) 31. Approval of Matzke Radio Tower Project Substantial Completion (No Financial Impact) 32. Authorization of the Return of Radio Unidos FCC License to UnidosNow, Inc. (No Financial Impact) 33. Approval of Request to Declare Surplus and Demolish Portable 114 at a Cost of $13,523.72 (Capital Funds) 11. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NEW BUSINESS ITEMS 12. NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT) 13. NEW BUSINESS (NON-CONSENT ITEMS) 1. Approval of the Budget Amendments for April 2026 (No Financial Impact) 2. Approval of Advertising a Notice of Intent to Amend the Code of Student Conduct and to Set a Public Hearing on the Proposed Changes at the Board Meeting Scheduled for July 21, 2026 (General Fund) 3. Approval of Advertising a Notice of Intent to Amend the Student Progression Plan, and Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Amendments at the Board Meeting Scheduled for July 21, 2026 (General Fund) 4. Approval of the Academic Calendar for the School Year 2027-2028 (No Financial Impact) 14. NEW BUSINESS (NO SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION) 1. Approval to Extend Ginger Mentzer's Term as a Member of the Citizen Financial Audit Committee for Three (3) Years (No Financial Impact) 2. Approval to Extend Susan Harrigan's Term as a Member of the Citizen Financial Audit Committee for Three (3) Years (No Financial Impact) 3. Approval of Travel Expense Associated with the School Board Members' and Superintendent Breslin's Attendance at the FSBA-FADSS Annual Joint Conference, at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, FL June 10-12, 2026 Not to Exceed $3,500.00 (General Fund) 15. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY) 16. INFORMATION ONLY (No Board Action Required) 1. Year-to-Date Financial Statements Through April 30, 2026 (No Financial Impact) 2. Year-to-Date Charter School Financial Statement Summary Through April 30, 2026 3. Second Amendment to Bradenton Bay High School Charter School Program (CSP) Grant 4. Approval to Apply for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant Proposal in the Amount of $499,999.84 for Florida High School for Accelerated Learning (aka, Bradenton Bay High School) (Incoming Federal Grant Funds) 4

17. UPDATES A. INSTRUCTION UPDATE B. OPERATIONS UPDATE C. LEGAL UPDATE 18. SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS 19. BOARD COMMENTS 20. ADJOURNMENT 5

AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.1 School Board of Manatee County June 9, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Action Item Title Approval of the Minutes of the April 28, 2026 School Board Meeting and the May 5, 2026 School Board Workshop Executive Summary Approval of the Minutes of the April 28, 2026 School Board Meeting and the May 5, 2026 School Board Workshop This item aligns with the District’s Strategic Plan Goal(s) which state(s): Ready To Grow | Goal 7 Promote our schools and District as remaining highly competitive and uniquely designed to produce top-notch graduates, great neighbors, and responsible citizens Recommendation The Superintendent approves of the Minutes of the April 28, 2026 School Board Meeting and the May 5, 2026 School Board Workshop. Financial Impact No Financial Impact. Contact Initiating Department: School Board Attachments: April 28, 2026 Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026 Workshop Minutes 6

Page 1 Minutes April 28, 2026 School Board Meeting 5:30 PM Manatee County School District 215 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205 www.manateeschools.net Times Indicated Are Approximate 1) CALL TO ORDER Attendee Name Status Dr. Laurie Breslin, Superintendent Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services Willie Clark, Deputy Superintendent of Operations Kevin Chapman, Associate Superintendent Cindy Spray, Chair Richard Tatem, Vice-Chair Heather Felton, Board Member Charles Kennedy, Board Member Chad Choate, Board Member (Via TEAMS) Stephen Dye, Board Attorney Kevin Pendley, General Counsel Present Chair Spray called the Meeting to order at 5:30 PM and stated that Board Member Choate was in attendance remotely via TEAMS. 2) READING OF THE DISTRICT VISION The District Vision was read by Chair Spray. 3) INVOCATION The invocation was provided by Pastor Reggie Goff. 4) COLOR GUARD Color Guard presentation was provided by Parrish Community High School and escorted by LT Colonel Wilson. Student Cadets included the following: Cadet Private First Class James Stephenson Cadet Sergeant First Class Bethany Ryder Cadet Major Mia Falcone Cadet Seargeant First Class Virginia Carpenter 5. VETERAN LED PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5.1 Veteran Led Pledge of Allegiance 7

Page 2 Superintendent Breslin introduced Navy Veteran Joseph Miller to lead the district in the Pledge of Allegiance and presented him with a United States flag that has been flown over the US Capital. 6) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 6.1 Motion to Approve the Agenda as Amended RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Heather Felton SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Chad Choate (viaTEAMS) The Chair finds good cause to amend the agenda to include: Agenda amended Wednesday April 22, 2026, to update the Executive Summary and add attachment Shared Facilities Agreement MSO - PAL to New Business (Non-Consent) item Approval of the Shared Facilities Agreement with Manatee Sheriff’s Office and the Police Athletic League (PAL) of Manatee County (EDEP Program Funds)-Updated 4/22/2026. Agenda amended Wednesday April 22, 2026, to updated title and add attachment March 31, 2026 Board Workshop Minutes to Approval of the Minutes item. Agenda amended Friday April 24, 2026, to add attachment to Reports and Presentation item School Start Time Community Feedback. Agenda amended Friday April 24, 2026, to add attachment to Reports and Presentation item Exceptional Student Education Department Updates. 7) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 7.1 Approval of March 10, 2026, School Board Meeting Minutes and March 31, 2026, School Board Workshop Minutes RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Chad Choate (viaTEAMS) 8) STUDENT CELEBRATIONS / RECOGNITIONS 8.1 Celebrating All-State Recognition for Students and Band Directors Ms. Jamie Carson, Director of Communications, introduced Mr. Ricardo Robinson-Shinall who introduced the following students selected for Florida’s All State Music Ensembles: • Ayleen Perez – Elementary Chorus – Braden River Elementary • Jiana Medina – Elementary Chorus – Virgil Mills Elementary • Jo Zhaya Sanchez – Elementary Chorus – Virgil Mills Elementary • Alexa Helton – Symphonic (11–12) Band – Braden River High School • Alexandra Urbina – High School Concert Chorus – Manatee High School • Ava Macy – Senior High SSAA Chorus – Manatee High School • Bryce Jandula – High School Concert Chorus – Parrish Community High School • Hamilton Gonzalez Briceno – High School Honor Band – Southeast High School • Jake Armstrong – Senior High TTBB Chorus – Braden River High School • John Franco – High School Concert Chorus – Braden River High School 8

Page 3 • Julie DeMoranville – Senior High SSAA Chorus – Palmetto High School • Lani Le – 7th & 8th Grade Honor Band – Dr. Mona Jain Middle School • Layla Le – Concert (9–10) Band – Lakewood Ranch Senior High School • Logan Buckley – Middle School Mixed Chorus – R. Daniel Nolan Middle School • Lyrick Gaddis – Middle School Treble Chorus – Rowlett Middle Academy • Mark Marinkovic – High School Concert Chorus – Parrish Community High School • Michelle Lupescu – High School Concert Chorus – Braden River High School • Owen Glynn – High School Concert Chorus – Lakewood Ranch Senior High School • Paul Close – High School Concert Chorus – Braden River High School • Ryan Schaefer – Symphonic (11–12) Orchestra – Parrish Community High School • Sergio Lloyd-Toro – Symphonic (11–12) Orchestra – Parrish Community High School Also celebrated were the following teachers who received special recognition from their professional organizations for their outstanding contributions to music education: • Mr. Michael Kawala - Buffalo Creek Middle School Band Director, was the recipient of the Tom Bishiop Award from the Florida Bandmasters Association. • Dr. John Wilkerson – Lakewood Ranch High School Band Director, received the Citation of Excellence Award and the Outstanding Jazz Educator Award from the National Band Association 8.2 Manatee History Day Winners Ms. Jamie Carson, Director of Communications, introduced Mr. Matthew Woodside, Curator, Manatee Village Historical Park. Mr. Woodside introduced the following winners of the Manatee History Day award: • Mackenzie Walker (not in attendance) • Elizabeth Bentz • Luciana Palmtag 8.3 Recognition of Student Athletes Ms. Jamie Carson, Director of Communications, introduced Coach Hebert and student Zoey Morelli from Parrish Community High School who placed at the State Weightlifting championship. Ms. Hebert highlighted the following accomplishments of Ms. Morelli, from the State Weightlifting Competition: • State Record in Olympic Division with 315-pound total to win the 110-pound division • State Placed - Second Place - in the Traditional Division 8.4 MSTV Interns Spotlight Ms. Jamie Carson, Director of Communications, introduced Mr. Carl Shelton, Manager of Live Video Production, who provided the history of the new MSTV internship program. Mr. Shelton spoke highly of the team who began under the leadership of Mr. Matt Messenger, and now run by Mr. Shelton, as well as their impressive learning curve and willingness to change the shape of the district’s intern opportunities. Mr. Shelton introduced the following district students currently employed with the internship program: • Pierce Fenton • Joseph "Jammer" Manarite - MTC student • Brooklynn Deckman • Remus Hornsby • Tommy Leiser • Parth Tripathi • Mike Krayesky 8.5 Project Heart Program Recognition 9

Page 4 Ms. Jamie Carson, Director of Communications, introduced Latrina Singleton, Director of Federal Programs and Grants, who introduced Brenda Rossi, Program Specialist, and Mr. Nick Savalo, College and Career Readiness counseling, Project HEART. Both guests spoke regarding the McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act and the support for students and families that exist in Manatee County and the surrounding areas. Board members held discussions and asked questions throughout the discussion and presentation. There was a check presentation of $15,000.00 on behalf of the Bishop Parker Foundation and the Henson Fund to provide 31 High School Seniors scholarships for the pursuit of their degrees. 9) PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Spray called a brief recess at 6:42 PM and reconvened the meeting at 6:52 PM. 10) REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 10.1 Exceptional Student Education Department Updates Mr. Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services, introduced Mr. Joshua Bennett, Director of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and team. Mr. Bennett provided an overview of the ESE Department updates including the following topics: Exceptional Student Education Update “Championing All Students” • ESE - FAPE, IDEA and Access • Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) o Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 • 2025-2026 Allocations o ESE Teacher Allocations • Student Outcomes and Progress • Alternative Assessment Monitoring ESSA • Graduation Data and Graduation Rate • Celebrating Student Athletes • Celebrating Student Artists • Project Edge • Family and Community Engagement • Professional Learning and Capacity Building • Behavior and Student Supports • Specialized Programs • Financial and Resource Stewardship • Additional Department Supports • Vision “Be a Champion for Every Learner’ The Board asked questions and held discussion throughout the presentation. 10.2 School Start Time Community Feedback Mr. Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services, and Mr. Willie Clark, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, provided a review of the Manatee County school start time community feedback. The presentation included the following information: Manatee County School Start Times • Survey Demographics 10

Page 5 • 15 Minute Later School Start and End Time Shift Survey Questions and Results. • High School Bell Time Change o Data and Cost differences • Meeting the Requirements of Rule 6A-1.0455 The Board asked questions and held discussion throughout the presentation. 11) CONSENT ITEMS 11.1 Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda as Amended RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Chad Choate, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem 1. Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers (No Financial Impact) 2. Approval of the Report of Teachers' Out-of-Field Content, Reading, and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) (No Financial Impact) 3. Approval of the Renewal Agreement Between the School District of Manatee County and Ear, Nose & Throat Associates of Manatee, P.A. for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Medical Assisting Students for the 2026-2029 School Years (No Financial Impact) 4. Approval of the Renewal Agreement Between the School District of Manatee County and Intercoastal Medical Group, Inc. for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Medical Assisting Students for the 2026-2029 School Years (No Financial Impact) 5. Approval of the Renewal and Revision of the Apprenticeship Training Program Agreement Between Technical Education Council LLC and the School Board of Manatee County Through Manatee Technical College (MTC) (Workforce Funding) 6. Approval of the Articulation Agreements with the University of South Florida and State College of Florida for Dual Enrollment Coursework, SDMC No. 27-0005-BS, Estimated in the Amount of $950,000.00 (General Fund) 7. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Manatee Education Foundation and the School District of Manatee County to Provide Funds Awarded from United Way Suncoast Summer Care Grant (Incoming Grant Funds) 8. Approval of Request to Declare Surplus and Dispose of District Vehicles (Possible Incoming Funds to General Fund) 9. Approval of the Use of State of Florida Contract on Furniture, All Types, SDMC No. 26- 0119-MR, Estimated in the Amount of $1,000,000.00 (Multiple Funding Sources) 10. Approval of the Request for Proposal on Aquatic Control Services, SDMC No. 26-0112- MR, Estimated in the Amount of $250,000.00 Annually (Capital Funds) 11

Page 6 11. Approval of the Use of Sourcewell Contract on Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Related Attachments, SDMC No. 26-0118-MR, Estimated in the Amount of $350,000.00 Annually (Multiple Funding Sources) 12. Approval of Bayshore High School, Southeast High School, Daughtrey Elementary School, and Horizons Academy Administration Office Enhancements Change Order 1 Final Agreement Between Owner and P.J. Hayes, Inc. dba Tandem Construction Decrease in the Amount of $148,041.17 for a Total Guaranteed Maximum Price of $1,658,244.61 (Capital Funds) 13. Approval of Miller Elementary and Lincoln Middle School Lobby Administrative Office Enhancements Agreement Between Owner and P.J. Hayes Inc. Dba. Tandem Construction, Amendment 1 Increase in the Guaranteed Maximum Price in the Amount $872,152.03 (Multiple Funding Sources) 14. Authorization to Negotiate Construction Management At-Risk Servi

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  • Agenda item 1Other meeting items

    Before you begin speaking, please provide any handouts to the Agency Clerk.

    Department: CELEBRATIONS

  • Agenda item 2Other meeting items

    Please identify yourself only by your full name for the record.

    Department: CELEBRATIONS

  • Agenda item 4Contracts

    Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Lee & Lincoln Middle Schools 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Request for Proposal, Effective August 2026 - July 2027, in the Amount of $332,850.00 (Incoming Federal Grant Funds)

    $332,850 · Grant Fund · Department: REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS · Topics: education, procurement

  • Agenda item 10Consent

    CONSENT ITEMS All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by a Board Member, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered later in the agenda.

    Department: REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

  • Agenda item 3Other meeting items

    Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the 2026 Spring Bishop-Parker Foundation Grant in the Amount of $488,000.00 (Incoming Private Grant Funds)

    $488,000 · Grant Fund · Department: REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

  • Agenda item 5Contracts

    Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Palm View K-8 School 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Request for Proposal, Effective August 2026 - July 2027, in the Amount of $130,400.00 (Incoming Federal Grant Funds)

    $130,400 · Grant Fund · Department: REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS · Topics: education, procurement

  • Agenda item 6Other meeting items

    Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Manatee County Opioid Impact Grant in the Amount of $250,703.00 (Incoming Local Grant Funds)

    $250,703 · Grant Fund · Department: REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

  • Agenda item 7Contracts

    Approval of the Apprenticeship Training Program Agreement Between ROOTS Engineering Services, LLC and the School Board of Manatee County Through Manatee Technical College (MTC) (Workforce Funding)

    Department: REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS · Topics: education, local-government, procurement

  • Agenda item 8Contracts

    Approval of the Renewal Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and Peregrine, LLC dba Pet Supplies Plus for On-The-Job Training for Exceptional Student Education Students for June 2026-June 2029 (No Financial Impact)

    Department: REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS · Topics: education, local-government, procurement

  • Agenda item 9Contracts

    Approval of the New Agreement Between the School District of Manatee County and Active Senior Care, Inc. d/b/a Town Square at University Parkway for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Nursing Students for the 2026-2029 School Years (No Financial Impact)

    Department: REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS · Topics: education, procurement

  • Agenda item 11Other meeting items

    Approval of the Renewal Agreements Between the School District of Manatee County and Lakewood Ranch Dental and Mann Orthodontics, PA for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Dental Assisting Students for the 2026-2029 School Years (No Financial Impact)

    Department: REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS · Topics: education

  • Agenda item 12Other meeting items

    Approval of the School District of Manatee County English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement "Add-On" Plan for 2026-2031 (No Financial Impact)

    Department: REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS · Topics: education

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