School Board Workshop & Exempt Shade Meeting

Page 1 Minutes May 27, 2022 Exempt Shade Meeting and Board Workshop - 9:00 AM Manatee County School District 215 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205 www.manateeschools.net Times Indicated Are Approximate I) CALL TO ORDER Attendee Name Status Charlie Kennedy, Board Member Cynthia Saunders, Superintendent Daniel Evans, Deputy Superintendent of Instruction Doug Wagner, Deputy Superintendent of Operations Gina Messenger, Vice-Chair James Golden, Chairman Mary Foreman, Board Member Mitchell Teitelbaum, General Counsel Stephen Dye, School Board Attorney Chad Choate, III, Board Member Present Tim Bargeron, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services Absent Minutes: Chair Golden called the Workshop to order at 9:01 AM. II) SHADE MEETING 1. Exempt Shade Meeting Minutes: Chair Golden announced that the School Board would hold an exempt Shade Meeting in order to discuss safety and security including cybersecurity. Pursuant to section 281.301, Florida Statutes the Shade Meeting was closed to the public. The meeting was exempt from the provisions of F.S. 286.011 and was closed to the public. Attending the Shade Meeting were School Board Members James Golden, Charlie Kennedy, Gina Messenger, Chad Choate III, and Mary Foreman; Cynthia Saunders, Superintendent of Manatee County Schools; Stephen Dye, School Board Attorney; Mitchell Teitelbaum, District General Counsel; Doug Wagner, Deputy Superintendent of Operations; Dan Evans, Deputy Superintendent of Instruction; Scott Hansen, Chief Technology Officer; Paul Damico, Chief of Safety and Security; and Serge Jorgensen, of Sylint. Chair Golden asked everyone not listed to leave the Board Room and stated that all public address (P.A.) and recording devices would be turned off.

Page 2 Chair Golden closed the Workshop to the public to open the exempt Shade Meeting at 9:02 AM. Chair Golden opened the Workshop to the public at 10:27 AM and closed the exempt Shade Meeting. He announced a brief recess at 10:27 AM and reconvened at 10:34 AM. III) WORKSHOP 1. Presentation of the Proposed Changes to the Student Progression Plan for the 2022-2023 School Year Minutes: Dr. Laurie Breslin, Director of Secondary Curriculum, recognized Ms. Shirley Hurley, former District employee, for her contributions to the Student Progression Plan and process. Dr. Breslin utilized the attached presentation and updated the Board on the following: • Legislative Update • Presentation Expectations • SPP Committee • Formatting and Editing • Changes Pursuant to Legislation Requirements • Changes to General K-12 • Elementary School Education (Grades K-5) • Middle School Education (Grades 6-8) • High School Education (Grades 9-12) • Virtual Education (Grades 9-12) • Health Education Materials The Board asked questions following the presentation. Board Member Kennedy confirmed that the approval to advertise the Student Progression Plan would be included with the June 14, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda to start the process. Vice-Chair Messenger inquired about communication of local assessment results to parents. Dr. Breslin stated that it would be a different portal from the State results. Dr. Dan Evans, Deputy Superintendent of Instruction, provided additional information regarding local assessments. Following a question from Chair Golden regarding an effective way to engage 11th and 12th Graders in the election cycle, Superintendent Saunders stated that in the past, the District has partnered with the League of Women Voters and they have spoken to classes or set up booths. Dr. Breslin stated that once the plan is finalized, it will be shared with the Board Members. 2. Proposed Changes to the Code of Student Conduct Policy for the 2022-2023 School Year Minutes: Mr. George Schrier, Director of Student Services, and Dr. Skip Wilhoit, Student Intervention Specialist and District 504 Coordinator, utilized the attached presentation to inform the Board of the following proposed changes to the 2022-2023 Code of Conduct: • A complete revision of our existing district dress code. • Eliminated recess as a privilege that can be removed. • Eliminated the prohibition of possessing aerosol sprays and changed the emphasis to the use of such sprays. • Added parental consent to photographs or other likenesses in our FERPA directory information.

Page 3 • Added the parental right to individually consent or decline all healthcare services offered in their child’s school. • Added to the discipline matrix a district intervention course for high school students who engage in consensual sexual activity while under school control. • Added a new section to the Code that introduces our district’s effort to intentionally build positive school climates called Project Spark. The section contains the definition of a positive school climate, as well as brief synopses of our work with MTSS and CharacterStrong. Vice-Chair Messenger inquired about parental consent to photographs or other likenesses in the FERPA directory information. Mr. Mitch Teitelbaum, General Counsel, responded and discussed changes in law and opting in rather than opting out of consent to photographs. Superintendent Saunders stated that Principals would go over the changes to the Code of Student Conduct and the Student Progression Plan with the teachers. Board Member Kennedy spoke in support of Project Spark. He spoke regarding the Pledge of Allegiance and student rights. Board Member Foreman requested that language be added to the Code of Student Conduct and the School Student Handbooks indicating that the Code of Student Conduct prevails if the content varies. Following a question from Chair Golden, Mr. Schrier and Dr. Wilhoit provided information regarding consensual sexual activity. At the request of Chair Golden, Mr. Schrier confirmed that the Code of Conduct could include language referencing the related Department of Education Statutes. Mr. Teitelbaum requested the FERPA Statute also be cited. Dr. Wilhoit thanked Board Member Kennedy for his service on the Board. 3. Current Strategic Plan Review and Discussion of New Strategic Plan Draft Outline Minutes: Mr. Kevin Chapman, Executive Director of Administration, updated the Board on the conclusion of the 2020-2022 Strategic Plan and discussed the metrics for the goals. The Plan incorporated the following: • Student Achievement • Curriculum & Instruction • Equitable Recruitment & Retention • Inclusive Culture & Engagement • Safety • Security • Technology & Innovation • Energy Management • Financial Transparency & Capital Planning • Adult, Career & Technical Education • Manatee Technical College Mr. Chapman noted that another workshop would be held on June 23, 2022, for a detailed discussion regarding the new Strategic Plan. Following a question from Board Member Choate, Mr. Chapman spoke regarding the process for receiving input from the community, employees, and parents.

Page 4 Board Member Kennedy expressed appreciation for the dashboard and thanked the Superintendent and staff for accomplishing the goals of the Strategic Plan. Vice-Chair Messenger discussed the 2022-2024 Overview Draft for the new Strategic Plan and inquired about the focus on the following three components of literacy: phonics, fluency, and vocabulary. Chair Golden spoke regarding the leadership and stewardship for the plan. He requested to tie into the next Plan a consideration of how that plan will lay the foundation for the next plan and spoke regarding using the next plan as a blueprint to set a trajectory that will go beyond 2026. Board Member Choate left the Workshop at 12:00 PM. Board Member Foreman shared her thoughts regarding items she would like included with the next Strategic Plan as follows: Under Ready to Learn • ELA and 3 rd Grade as a priority • item for increasing attendance rates Under Ready for Life • institute programs, focusing on logical reasoning and current events, such as debate and model UN mock trials in all secondary schools • ensure that students are equipped with financial skills upon graduation Under Ready to Grow • increased reserve funds for the District • improvements and strategies to help seek input of teachers, staff, parents, and students • formal appeal process for teacher non-renewals • strategies to improve a customer service emphasis when personnel is dealing with other personnel and also with parents • strategies for marketing of schools and achievements 4. Audit Committee Report to the Board Minutes: Chair Golden expressed appreciation for Ms. Barbara Vedder, Audit Committee Chair, on behalf of the Board and offered an apology regarding a breach of protocol that had arisen from the communication with the Board Attorney relative to the role that the Audit Committee had with issues of safety and security. Ms. Vedder read the attached Report to the Board. Chair Golden spoke regarding questions listed in the Report. Vice-Chair Messenger responded to questions in the report and requested clarification regarding the questions. Ms. Vedder provided clarification. Board Member Kennedy spoke regarding Audit Committee Membership and spoke in support of reappointing Ms. Vedder and Dr. Agruso to a new term on the Committee. At the request of Chair Golden, Mr. Stephen Dye, School Board Attorney, provided counsel regarding Committee Membership for a candidate running for the School Board. He stated that he had not researched the topic but does not believe it will be an issue.

Page 5 Board Member Kennedy confirmed that Dr. Agruso’s reappointment would be added to the June 14 Regular Board Meeting Agenda. He also stated that if Ms. Vedder desires to remain on the Committee, that her reappointment could be placed on a June agenda. Board Member Kennedy and Ms. Vedder discussed the Internal Audit function options and costs. Ms. Vedder requested guidance moving forward. He also noted the discussion from the May Audit Committee Meeting regarding the continuation of services of the External Auditor, Cherry Bekaert. Board Member Kennedy stated that the Board would hold discussion regarding Sylint during a Shade Meeting. Ms. Vedder requested that Sylint’s contract be renewed prior to the end of the year. Board Member Kennedy spoke regarding Audit Committee Membership and requested Mr. Dye provide counsel regarding conflicts of interest. Mr. Dye spoke regarding the Audit Committee Charter and stated that an employee of a District Charter School could be a conflict of interest because of the connections between the District and the Charter School. He also noted the Charter School employee would not be considered independent. Board Member Kennedy spoke in support of the employee as a candidate for the Committee. Board Member Foreman expressed appreciation for the work of Ms. Vedder and the Committee. She emphasized the improvements regarding significant decreases in findings and commended the work of the Committee. She expressed concerns with services provided to the Audit Committee. Board Member Foreman discussed Committee Membership and noted that she had met a potential candidate, but the individual was not available on the regularly scheduled meeting dates. Board Member Messenger spoke regarding the history of the meeting times. IV) PUBLIC COMMENTS Minutes: There were no requests for Public Comment. V) ADJOURNMENT Minutes: Chair Golden adjourned the workshop at 12:44 PM. ______________________________ ______________________________ Cynthia Saunders, Ex Officio Secretary Rev. James T. Golden and Superintendent of Schools 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

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I. CALL TO ORDER II. AGENDA AMENDMENTS III. SHADE MEETING 1. Exempt Shade Meeting IV. WORKSHOP 1. Presentation of the Proposed Changes to the Student Progression Plan for the 2022- 2023 School Year 2. Proposed Changes to the Code of Student Conduct Policy for the 2022-2023 School Year 3. Current Strategic Plan Review and Discussion of New Strategic Plan Draft Outline 4. Audit Committee Report to the Board Agenda School Board Workshop and Exempt Shade Meeting May 27, 2022 School Board of Manatee County Workshop - 9:00 AM Walter Miller School Support Center Board Room Times Indicated are Approximate 1

V. PUBLIC COMMENTS 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. 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. VI. ADJOURNMENT 2

I. CALL TO ORDER II. AGENDA AMENDMENTS III. SHADE MEETING 1. Exempt Shade Meeting IV. WORKSHOP 1. Presentation of the Proposed Changes to the Student Progression Plan for the 2022- 2023 School Year 2. Proposed Changes to the Code of Student Conduct Policy for the 2022-2023 School Year 3. Current Strategic Plan Review and Discussion of New Strategic Plan Draft Outline 4. Audit Committee Report to the Board Agenda May 27, 2022 School Board of Manatee County Workshop - 9:00 AM Walter Miller School Support Center Board Room Times Indicated are Approximate 1

V. PUBLIC COMMENTS 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. 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. VI. ADJOURNMENT 2

AGENDA ITEM NO. III.1 School Board of Manatee County May 27, 2022 - Workshop Title Exempt Shade Meeting Executive Summary The Workshop will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will open in public. At 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter is practical, the School Board will recess in order to hold an exempt Shade Meeting regarding the safety and security plan including cybersecurity. Pursuant to section 281.301 and 286.0113, Florida Statutes the Shade Meeting is closed to the public. Attending the Shade Meeting will be School Board Members James Golden, Charlie Kennedy, Gina Messenger, Chad Choate III, and Mary Foreman; Cynthia Saunders, Superintendent of Manatee County Schools; Stephen Dye, School Board Attorney; Mitchell Teitelbaum, District General Counsel; Doug Wagner, Deputy Superintendent of Operations; Dan Evans, Deputy Superintendent of Instruction; Scott Hansen, Chief Technology Officer; Paul Damico, Chief of Safety and Security; Patrick Bartholomew, Director of Safety and Security; and Serge Jorgenson, of Sylint. Following the Shade Meeting, the School Board will reconvene in public to close the Shade Meeting and continue with the Workshop. Contact Submitting Department: School Board 3

AGENDA ITEM NO. IV.1 School Board of Manatee County May 27, 2022 - Workshop Title Presentation of the Proposed Changes to the Student Progression Plan for the 2022-2023 School Year Executive Summary Each year the Florida Department of Education identifies elements to be included in the District Student Progression Plan. The School District of Manatee County’s Student Progression Plan advisory committee meets to revise the plan to include these elements, as well as changes pursuant to new legislation. Dr. Laurie Breslin, Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction will provide an overview of the Student Progression Plan and the proposed changes for the 2022-2023 school year. Contact Submitting Department: Curriculum and Professional Learning Initiated By: Dr. Laurie Breslin Attachments: SPP 2022-2023 Presentation SPP Change Summary 2022-2023 2022-2023 SPP Draft 4

2022-2023 Student Progression Plan Proposed Changes Presented by: Dr. Laurie Breslin, Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Board Workshop May 27, 2022 1 5

Legislative Update • The following bills impacting the SPP were passed : • SB 1048: Student Assessments Implementation of ELA Grades 3-10 and Mathematics Grades 3-8 and Progress Monitoring • CS/HB 7 – Individual Freedom – Civil Rights in Employment and K-20 Education • CS/HB 395 – “Victims of Communism Day” • There is a summary of the legislative changes in the change summary. They are also noted in this presentation. 2 6

Presentation Expectations • SPP Update Process • Formatting & Editing Changes • Changes Pursuant to Policies & Procedure • Next Steps 3 7

SPP Committee • 45 Members comprised of principals, assistant principals, counselors, coordinators, specialists, and district leadership • Charged with updating the current SPP to align with new state and local policies and to ensure a pathway for seamless articulation for our students 4 8

Formatting & Editing • Cover page was updated for 2022-2023 • Footers reflect new school year and section headings • Grammatical/typographical, pagination, and spacing edits • Updated level headings and numbering • Aesthetic changes will be updated once all content is confirmed Note: Page numbers and spacing will change once deleted language is removed and the final document is formatted for publication. 5 9

Changes Pursuant to Legislation Requirements 6 10

7 Changes Pursuant to Legislation Requirements 11

8 Changes Pursuant to Legislation Requirements 12

9 Changes to General K-12 13

10 Changes to General K-12 14

11 Changes to General K-12 15

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17 Middle School Education (Grades 6-8) 21

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Virtual Education (Grades 9-12) 28 32

Health Education Materials 29 Comprehensive health education addresses 14 component areas under Florida State Statute 1003.42 (2)(n) - Required Instruction For students in grades 7 through 12, shall include a teen dating violence and abuse. For students in grades 6 through 12, shall include an awareness of the benefits of sexual abstinence as the expected standard and the consequences of teenage pregnancy. A link to access and review the instructional materials used to teach the curriculum will be included on the district’s website. The process to request an exemption will also be posted on the district’s website. Appendix C of the SPP will also contain the Parent Opt Out form for Health Education and a list of instructional materials. 33

2022-2023 SPP Change Summary, Rev. 5/15/2022 Proposed Changes Pursuant to Legislative Requirements Section/Page Change Rationale p. 11 General Information Reporting and Notification Annual Reporting Removed requirement for newspaper ad due a change in legislative language: Each district must annually publish and report in writing to the State Board of Education by September 1 of each year the following information on the prior school year: CS/SB 1048 – Student Assessments Implementation of ELA grades 3-10 and mathematics grades 3-8 assessments and progress monitoring beginning in the 2022-2023 school year. p. 12 General Information Participation in District and Statewide Assessments Last sentence removed: STAR Early Literacy Assessment is administered to each kindergarten student within the first 30 school days of the year. CS/SB 1048 – Student Assessments Implementation of ELA grades 3-10 and mathematics grades 3-8 assessments and progress monitoring beginning in the 2022-2023 school year. Special Circumstances: • The title page date was changed to 2022-2023. • The header and footer were changed to reflect the new school year and include chapter headings. • Several edits are included throughout the document that reflect simple grammatical and typographical changes as well as pagination and spacing. These do not affect the meaning or intent of the content in any way. • Several outlining edits were made, such as adding roman numerals to level 2 headings, and other edits throughout the document. • Rationale for any policy changes will be stated; otherwise changes are simply formatting, grammatical, or to clarify language. • There are edits throughout the document that clarify language and do not alter the intent of the policy or content in anyway. Only those things that revise policy will be included in the tabled titled “Proposed Changes Pursuant to Policies and Procedures”. 34

2022-2023 SPP Change Summary, Rev. 5/15/2022 p. 12 General Information Reporting to Parents Added language: The district will provide student’s results on state assessments and district-required local assessments to the student and his/her parent within 1 week of those results being received by the district. CS/SB 1048 – Student Assessments Implementation of ELA grades 3-10 and mathematics grades 3-8 assessments and progress monitoring beginning in the 2022-2023 school year. p. 20 General Information Revised per new legislation: Civic and Character Education Civic and character education is required on the qualities and responsibilities of patriotism and citizenship, including kindness, respect for authority, life, liberty, and personal property; honesty; charity; racial, ethnic, and religious tolerance; and cooperation and for grades 11 and 12 voting using the uniform primary and general election ballot described in s. 101.151 (9). CS/HB 7 – Individual Freedom – Civil Rights in Employment and K-20 Education p. 21 General Information Victims of Communism Day – the SDMC will observe November 7 as Victims of Communism Day honoring the 100 million people who fell victum to communist regimes across the world. CB/HB 395 – Victims of Communism Day 35

2022-2023 SPP Change Summary, Rev. 5/15/2022 Proposed Changes to General (K-12) Section Section/Page Change Rationale p. 13 General Information The Report Card Revised language: The student’s citizenship and behavior. Student’s citizenship marks are "E, S, N, U (E-Excellent, S-Satisfactory, N-Needs Improvement, U- Unsatisfactory) for kindergarten and first grade. E, S, I, N, U (E-Excellent, S- Satisfactory, I-Improving, N-Needs Improvement, U-Unsatisfactory) for second through fifth grades. Secondary marks are 1, 2, 3, or 4 (1- Excellent, 2-Satisfactory, 3-Needs Improvement, 4-Unsatisfactory); and Revised language to update Report Card procedure for grade 1. p. 15 General Information Teacher Expectations Revised language: Teachers will monitor completion of homework and provide appropriate, graded feedback in a timely manner to students. Teachers should collaborate, whenever possible, to ensure that the amount of the homework assigned to any one student is not excessive. This language was revised based on feedback. p. 16 General Information General Curriculum Revised language: Revised language: Intervention, Remediation and Progress Monitoring Students must participate in Florida’s statewide assessments and progress monitoring. Each student who scores below Level 3 in reading or mathematics must be provided with additional diagnostic assessments to determine the nature of the student's difficulty, the areas of academic need, and strategies for appropriate instruction and CS/SB 1048 – Student Assessments Implementation of ELA grades 3-10 and mathematics grades 3-8 assessments and progress monitoring beginning in the 2022- 2023 school year. 36

2022-2023 SPP Change Summary, Rev. 5/15/2022 intervention using the problem-solving process within the MTSS framework. p. 17 General Information General Curriculum In addition to an intervention plan, which includes progress monitoring, 3rd - 10 th grade students, performing at Level 1 or Level 2 on required state assessments must receive intensified support the following year. CS/SB 1048 – Student Assessments Implementation of ELA grades 3-10 and mathematics grades 3-8 assessments and progress monitoring beginning in the 2022- 2023 school year. p. 20 General Information Revised per new legislation: Civic and Character Education Civic and character education is required on the qualities and responsibilities of patriotism and citizenship, including kindness, respect for authority, life, liberty, and personal property; honesty; charity; racial, ethnic, and religious tolerance; and cooperation and for grades 11 and 12 voting using the uniform primary and general election ballot described in s. 101.151 (9). CS/HB 7 – Individual Freedom – Civil Rights in Employment and K- 20 Education Appendix C Health Education Instruction Materials A table of required instruction elements to meet the requirements of 1003.42, Health Education. Aligned with language in 1003.42. 37

2022-2023 SPP Change Summary, Rev. 5/15/2022 Proposed Changes to Elementary Section Section/Page Change Rationale p. 22 Elementary Program of Studies Removed unnecessary language: All students will receive instruction in English Language Arts (ELA), mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, health and physical education aligned with state standards. Students and families must be notified at the beginning of each year as to how their grades in each core academic area will be determined. Removed unnecessary language p. 23 Elementary Program of Studies Revised per legislation: Health Education Comprehensive health education addresses 14 component areas under Florida State Statute 1003.42 (2)(n) - Required Instruction Grades K-12 • Community health • Consumer health • Environmental health • Family life • Injury prevention and safety • Internet safety • Nutrition • Personal health • Prevention and control of disease • Substance use and abuse A link to access and review the instructional materials used to teach the curriculum will be included on the district’s website homepage. The process to opt out of health instruction will also be posted on the district’s website homepage. Additionally, the opt out form can be Aligned with language in 1003.42. 38

2022-2023 SPP Change Summary, Rev. 5/15/2022 found in the SPP, Appendix C. p. 26 Elementary Promotion and Good Cause Placements Revise language to remove Florida standards: All decisions pertaining to the promotion or retention of students will be communicated to parents and made under the authority of the School District of Manatee County in accordance with Florida statute. A student in K-2 or 4-5 is promoted if the student demonstrates mastery of the currently adopted state standards in core academic subject areas. In accordance with state statute, K -5th grade students are mandated to participate in required state-approved assessments. Grade 3 students must score a Level 2 or higher on the English Language Arts statewide, standardized assessment for promotion to grade 4. A student may not be retained more than once in grade 3. CS/SB 1048 – Student Assessments Implementation of ELA grades 3-10 and mathematics grades 3-8 assessments and progress monitoring beginning in the 2022- 2023 school year. p. 27 Elementary Promotion and Good Cause Placements Updated language to match legislation: Good Cause “3” – Students who demonstrate an acceptable level of performance on an alternative standardized reading assessment that has been approved by the Department of Education, administered after the required grade 3 statewide standardized English Language Arts assessment under Section 1008.22, F.S. The required percentile passing score for each approved alternative standardized reading assessment will be determined by the Department of Education. CS/SB 1048 – Student Assessments Implementation of ELA grades 3-10 and mathematics grades 3-8 assessments and progress monitoring beginning in the 2022- 2023 school year. p. 30 Elementary Intensive Intervention Added in clarification on availability of FLDOE resources: The parents can use through a read-at-home plan, including electronic To aligned with updated FLDOE language. 39

2022-2023 SPP Change Summary, Rev. 5/15/2022 resources compiled by the Department of Education, to help their child succeed in reading p. 30 Elementary Intensive Intervention Added in clarification on availability of FLDOE resources After initial notification, the school shall apprise the parent at least monthly of the student’s progress in response to the intensive interventions and supports. Such communications must be in writing and must explain any additional interventions or supports that will be implemented to accelerate the student’s progress if the interventions and supports already being implemented have not resulted in improvement. To aligned with updated FLDOE language. p. 31 Elementary Good Cause Placements Added in language of required support for grade 4 Good Cause Exemptions: Services for Students Promoted to Grade 4 with a Good Cause Exemption Each student who does not achieve a Level 3 or above on the statewide, standardized English Language Arts assessment, or the statewide, standardized Mathematics assessment must be evaluated to determine the nature of the student’s difficulty, the areas of academic need, and strategies for providing academic supports to improve the student’s performance. A student who is not meeting the school district or state requirements for satisfactory performance in English Language Arts and mathematics must be covered by one of the following: 1. A federally required student plan such as an individual education plan; 2. A schoolwide system of progress monitoring for all students, except a student who scores Level 4 or above on the English Language Arts and To align with FLDOE language and the SDMC Comprehensive Education Reading Plan 40