School Board Meeting and Public Hearing

Page 1 Minutes July 21, 2026 School Board Meeting and Public Hearing 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 Kevin Chapman, Associate Superintendent Cindy Spray, Chair Richard Tatem, Vice-Chair Heather Felton, Board Member Charles Kennedy, Board Member Chad Choate, Board Member Stephen Dye, Board Attorney Present Chair Spray called the Meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. 2) READING OF THE DISTRICT VISION The District Vision was read by Board Member Felton. 3) MOMENT OF SILENCE Board Member Felton provided a moment of silence. 4) VETERAN LED PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4.1 Veteran Led Pledge of Allegiance Superintendent Breslin introduced US Veteran, Dawn Foster, to lead the district in the Pledge of Allegiance, and presented them with a United States flag that was flown over the US Capital. 5) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 5.1 Motion to Approve the Agenda as Amended RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chad Choate SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Chad Choate The Chair finds good cause to amend the agenda to include:

Page 2 The agenda was amended 7/16/2026 to update attachment 2026-2027 AMIKids Manatee Agreements - signed- updated 7/16/2026 of Consent Item Approval to Renew the Agreement Between AMIKids Manatee County, Inc. and the School Board of Manatee County, Florida for the 2026-2027 School Year (No Net Financial Impact). The agenda was amended 7/16/2026 to add attachment Summer Programs Board Presentation to Report and Presentation item Summer Programming and Professional Learning. The agenda was amended 7/20/2026 to update attachment of Consent item Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers (No Financial Impact). The agenda was amended 7/20/2026 to remove Consent item Approval of the Agreement Between Workforce Development Partners Corporation, Hereinafter Referred to as ("Future Career Academy and/or FCA") and the School Board of Manatee County to Provide Students with Curriculum, Training and Field Experiences in the Amount of $200,000.00 (Millage Funds). The agenda was amended 7/20/2026 to update Attachment and Executive Summary of New Business (Non-Consent) item Approval to Publish a Notice of Public Hearing to Adopt Tentative Millage Rates and Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (General Fund). 6) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 6.1 Approval of the Minutes of June 23, 2026, School Board Meeting and the June 23, 2026, School Board Workshop RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Chad Choate 7) CELEBRATIONS / RECOGNITIONS 7.1 Elk’s Americanism Essay Winner Ms. Jamie Carson, Director of Communications, introduced Abigail, a student at Braden River Middle School, who was recognized for winning the Elk’s Americanism essay contest. 7.2 (Formerly 7.4) Recognition of Student Athletes Ms. Jamie Carson, Director of Communications, introduced Avery, an incoming freshman at Parrish Community High School who won Gold during a national weightlifting competition over the summer. Avery earned a clean sweep of gold medals in her age and weight class. 7.3 (Formerly 7.2) SOAR in 4 Appreciation Presentation The Board celebrated 14 years of the Soar in 4 program, noting the opening of the Soar in 4 Lab and recent state appropriations awarded to the District as well as significant grant funding from the Bishop Parker Foundation for a second lab. 7.4 (Formerly 7.3) Appreciation of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County – Strauss Literacy Initiative

Page 3 Ms. Jamie Carson, Director of Communications, introduced Jessica Muroff, the President and CEO, of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for the Strauss Literacy Initiative and recognized their contributions totaling almost $1M over the past several years. These contributions directly impacted District early literacy programming and instruction. 8) PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments. 9) REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 9.1 Summer Programing & Professional Learning Mr. Derek Jensen presented information to the board regarding the ongoing summer programming and professional learning. 10) CONSENT ITEMS 10.1 Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda as Amended RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Chad Choate AYES: Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Chad Choate 11) PUBLIC HEARING 11.1. Public Hearing on the Proposed Changes to the Code of Student Conduct for the 2026- 2027 School Year Chair Spray closed the Regular meeting of the School Board and opened the Public Hearing at 6:45 PM to listen to comments from the public regarding topics advertised hereto; seeing no requests for public comment, the Public Hearing was closed, and the regular board meeting was resumed at 6:45 PM. 11.2 Public Hearing on the Proposed Changes to the Student Progression Plan for the 2026- 2027 School Year Chair Spray closed the Regular meeting of the School Board and opened the Public Hearing at 6:47 PM to listen to comments from the public regarding topics advertised hereto seeing no requests for public comment, the Public Hearing was closed, and the regular board meeting was resumed at 6:47 PM. 12) NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT) 13) NEW BUSINESS (NON-CONSENT) 13.1 Motion to Approve Amendments to the Code of Student Conduct for the 2026-2027 School Year RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Chad Choate AYES: Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Chad Choate

Page 4 13.2 Motion to Approve the 2026-2027 Student Progression Plan for Elementary School, Middle School, High School, and K-12 Virtual Education RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Chad Choate AYES: Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Chad Choate 13.3 Motion to Approve the Budget Amendments for May 2026 RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chad Choate SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Chad Choate 13.4 Motion to Approve to Publish a Notice of Public Hearing to Adopt Tentative Millage Rates and Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Richard Tatem AYES: Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Chad Choate Ms. Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services, provided information regarding the publishing of the millage rates and budget. The Board asked questions and held discussions. 14) NEW BUSINESS (NO SUPERINTENDENT RECOMENDATION) 15) ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY) 16) INFORMATION ONLY (No Board Action Required) 16.1 Year to Date Financial Statements Through May 31, 2026 16.2 Year to Date Charter School Financial Statements Through May 31, 2026 16.3 Second Amendment to Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy Charter School Program Grant 16.4 School Safety Requirements and Monitoring Reports 2025-2026 Quarter 4 17) UPDATES • Instructional Department Update • Operations Update • Legal Update 17) SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS Superintendent Breslin thanked the Board for approval of the Consent Agenda, highlighted several items and noted recent and upcoming local events.

Page 5 18) BOARD COMMENTS Board Members provided comment: • Board Member Felton • Board Member Choate • Board Member Kennedy • Vice-Chair Tatem • Chair Spray 19) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Chair Spray adjourned the Meeting at 7:28 PM. ______________________________ Cindy Spray Chairman NOTICE Any person who desires to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at the above-mentioned meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which an appeal may be based. School Board meetings are held in accessible locations. Auxiliary aids will be provided, upon written request received at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, to participants with disabilities.

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