School Board Workshop

Page 1 Minutes June 23, 2026 Workshop - 2:00 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 Willie Clark, Deputy Superintendent of Operations Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services Kevin Chapman, Associate Superintendent Cindy Spray, Chairman Richard Tatem, Vice-Chairman Heather Felton, Board Member Charles Kennedy, Board Member Chad Choate, Board Member Stephen Dye, Board Attorney Present Chair Spray called the Workshop to order at 2:00 PM. 2) AGENDA AMENDMENTS The Chair finds good cause to amend the agenda to include: Agenda amended Thursday, June 6, 2026, to add attachment Presentation - Preliminary Five-Year Capital Plan (2026-27 through 2030-2031) to Workshop item Overview of the Proposed Five-Year Capital Plan (2026-2027 through 2030-2031). 3) PUBLIC COMMENTS 4) WORKSHOP 4.1. New Strategic Plan Presentation and Discussion Mr. Kevin Chapman, Associate Superintendent, introduced Ms. Beth Silveria, from the American Association of School Superintendents (attended via TEAMS); Omar Edwards, Associate Director of Strategic Planning; and Christina Kavannaugh, Associate Director of Strategic Planning, and presented the third update regarding the development of the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan.Portrait of a Graduate: The Board reviewed the draft updates and confirmed the inclusion of the terms ‘patriotism’ and ‘good character’.

Page 2 Purpose Statement: The Board reached a consensus to replace the traditional Mission and Vision statements with a single "Purpose Statement." Option 1 was selected, emphasizing a district grounded in the Portrait of a Graduate.Core Values: The Board directed staff to integrate specific core values—including integrity, accountability, and service—into the "What We Are Committed To" section of the plan.Benchmarks and KPIs: The Board discussed performance benchmarks across the following four priority areas: • Priority Area 1: Student Learning and Support and Goals • Priority Area 2: Employee Retention and Wellness and Goals • Priority Area 3: Family and Community Engagement and Goals • Priority Area 4: Financial Stewardship and Long-Term Sustainability The Board clarified that Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) should be measurable but not explicitly written into the static public plan to allow for annual target adjustments. 4.2 Overview of the Proposed Five-Year Capital Plan (2026-2027 Through 2030-2031) Ms. Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Operations, and Mr. Willie Clark, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, presented the proposed five-year capital plan. Included in the presentation were the following topics: Preliminary Five-Year Capital Plan 2026-2031 Revenues – Local Revenue Sources and Uses Expenditure Construction • Scheduled New Construction Projects in Capital Budget • Scheduled Renovation Projects in Capital Budget Proposed Renovation Costs for School Support Center • Existing Building and Location New Building at Current Location and New Locations (Options • Option 1 – Walter E. Miller School Support Center Rebuild Project • Option 2 – New School Support Center @ Professional Services Center • Option 3 – New School Support Center @ Wakeland Conference Center The Board held discussion and asked questions regarding the School Support Center renovation and noted that while opinions varied on relocation sites (PSC vs. Wakeland), there was a consensus to have staff bring back an "Option 4" that explores unifying the SSC and PSC staff. The Board directed staff to research the feasibility of solar parking structures at district sites, focusing on cost-benefit analysis and energy optimization. 4.3. Overview of the 2026-2027 Budget General Fund – Workshop Presentation Ms. Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services, and Roz Maida, Budget Coordinator, presented the 2026-2027 Tentative General Fund Budget. Included in the presentation were the following topics: • Budget Preparation Process o Workshops and Meeting Schedule • 2026-27 Preliminary Budget General Fund • 2026-27 Legislative Changes

Page 3 • 2026-27 FEFP Budget Revenue • Revenue Funded by Local Taxable Values of Property and Millage Rates • General Fund – District Policies and Fund Balance Reserve History The Board held discussions and asked questions regarding financial outlook, ESSER Funding, and Legislative Impacts. 5. ADJOURNMENT Chair Spray adjourned the Workshop at 5:22 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.