School Board Regular Meeting

Page 1 Minutes April 26, 2022 Regular Meeting - 5:00 PM Manatee County School District 215 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205 www.manateeschools.net Times Indicated Are Approximate 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 Tim Bargeron, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services Chad Choate, Board Member Present None Absent Minutes: Chair Golden called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. COLOR GUARD Minutes: The colors were presented by the Parrish Community High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) under the direction of Sergeant Major (Ret) Jerry L. Staff. The Cadets conducting the Color Guard were Cadet Command Sergeant Major Hailey Medina, Cadet Major Bradley Herbert, Cadet Captain Grace Monroe, and Cadet Corporal Cullan Geel. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Minutes: Chair Golden led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Minutes: The invocation was given by Pastor Charles Newsome. INFORMATION ONLY 5.1 Leaves for April 26, 2022 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

Page 2 6.1 Agenda Amendments Minutes: The Chair found good cause to amend the agenda to include: Agenda amended on Friday, April 22, 2022, to add attachments to New Business (Non-Consent) item, Approval of the Ground Lease Between the School Board of Manatee County and Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority to Lease Property for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Aviation Mechanics Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Training and Education Program. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charlie Kennedy SECONDER: Gina Messenger AYES: Charlie Kennedy, Gina Messenger, James Golden, Mary Foreman, Chad Choate APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 7.1 Approval of the Minutes of the April 11, 2022 Board Training Session and the April 12, 2022 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charlie Kennedy SECONDER: Chad Choate AYES: Charlie Kennedy, Gina Messenger, James Golden, Mary Foreman, Chad Choate STUDENT CELEBRATIONS 8.1 2022 Commissioner's Academic Challenge Team Minutes: Mr. Mike Barber, Director of Communications, Family and Community Engagement, spoke regarding the Commissioner's Academic Challenge. He noted that since its inception in 1986, the Commissioner's Academic Challenge has been a showcase of high school academic excellence in Florida. Teams from school districts across the state compete each spring at Walt Disney World Resort in answering questions in the areas of language arts, mathematics, social studies, the fine arts, world languages, physical education and health and technology. He spoke regarding the Commissioner's Academic Challenge Team that represented Manatee County in this year's competition which included students from Southeast High School, Braden River High School and St. Stephen's Episcopal School. He presented a video from MSTV and noted that the team from Manatee County placed second in the state. Mr. Barber introduced Southeast High School Head Coach, Ms. Cathy Strate. Ms. Strate spoke regarding the event and the students. She thanked the Board for the support. She introduced students Mr. Alexander Aldama of Southeast High, Ms. Madison Barendse of Southeast High, Mr. Jonathon Taylor of Braden River High and Mr. Jackson Nealis of St. Stephens. Each of the students stepped forward and provided an introduction. At the request of Board Member Foreman, each senior shared future college plans. Chair Golden thanked the parents of the students. 8.2 2022 Embracing Our Differences Award Winners Minutes: Mr. Mike Barber, Director of Communications, Family and Community Engagement, stated that the 2022 Embracing Our Differences art exhibit was on display in Sarasota's Bayfront Park from January 15 through April 10, 2022. He shared that this year's exhibit generated 17,413 entries from 123 countries and 47 states.

Page 3 Mr. Barber introduced Mr. Jeramiah Bowman, District Curriculum Specialist for the Visual and Performing Arts. Mr. Bowman spoke regarding Embracing Our Differences and recognized the following students and shared their artwork: • Ms. Fernanda Paola Canquiz Fermin, 5th Grader at Bayshore Elementary School Artwork Title: Love Yourself; Teacher: Julia DeJarnette • Ms. Maya Tran, 5th Grade, Braden River Elementary Artwork Title: Kindness Will Come Back to You; Teacher: Ms. Kathy Kushmer • Ms. Gianella Hernandez Nunez, 4th Grader at Prine Elementary Artwork Title: Me; Teacher: Ms. Kristen Simpson • Best-in-Show Student Artwork Award winner Ms. Mia Gonzalez, 9th Grade student at Parrish Community High School; Teacher: Ms. Hailey Patalano Mr. Bowman introduced Mr. Ben Jewell-Plocher, Education Director for Embracing Our Differences. Mr. Jewell-Plocher spoke regarding Embracing Our Differences and presented the teachers with prints of their students' artwork. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 9.1 Approval of the New Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and Ruth S. Rojas, D.M.D., PLLC for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Dental Assisting Students for the 2022-2025 School Years, No Financial Impact 9.2 Approval of the Renewal Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and Goodwill Industries-Manasota, Inc. for On-The-Job Training for Exceptional Student Education Students for June 2022 - June 2025, No Financial Impact 9.3 Approval of the Renewal Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and Tindal Prosthodontics, P.A. for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Dental Assisting Students for the 2022-2025 School Years, No Financial Impact 9.4 Approval of the Renewal Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and See Spot Grooming, LLC for On-The-Job Training for Exceptional Student Education Students for June 2022 - June 2025, No Financial Impact 9.5 Approval of Sole Source to Purchase Precision Concrete Cutting, SDMC No. 23-0013-MR 9.6 Approval of Sole Source to Purchase Tomcat Commercial Cleaning Equipment, SDMC No. 23-0015-MR 9.7 Approval of Sole Source to Purchase Variable Frequency Drives, SDMC No. 23-0014-MR 9.8 Approval to Purchase Dual Enrollment College Program Manual and Articulation Agreements, SDMC No. 23-0018-BS 9.9 Approval to Accept and Expend Title III, Part A Roll-Forward Funds, in the Amount of $218,281.14

Page 4 9.10 Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers 9.11 Approval of the Report of Teachers Out-of-Field Content, Reading, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and/or Long-Term Substitutes 9.12 Approval of the Sea Breeze Elementary School - Drainage Improvements - Change Order 5 - Final - Agreement between Owner & Allstate Construction, Inc., Reduction in the Amount of $213.45 9.13 Approval of Parrish Community High School - Classroom Building Addition - Agreement Between Owner and SchenkelShultz Architecture, in the Amount of $780,600.00 9.14 Approval of Palm View K-8 School - Gymnasium Addition - Change Order 5 - Final - Agreement Between Owner and NDC Construction Company, Reduction in the Amount of $34,441.27 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charlie Kennedy SECONDER: Chad Choate AYES: Charlie Kennedy, Gina Messenger, James Golden, Mary Foreman, Chad Choate PUBLIC COMMENT AND RESPONSES (UP TO 60 MINUTES) Minutes: Public Comment as follows: 1. Norman Nelson 2. Michael Hartman 3. Debra Edwards NEW BUSINESS (NON-CONSENT ITEMS) 12.1 Approval of a New Job Description and Position of Capital Buyer Minutes: Vice-Chair Messenger requested the Superintendent provide an overview of the position. Superintendent Saunders spoke regarding the position and stated that the Construction Department was expanding and noted that the Purchasing Department had been sharing the workload. She stated that the focus of the position would be purchasing for the Construction Department. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charlie Kennedy SECONDER: Gina Messenger AYES: Charlie Kennedy, Gina Messenger, James Golden, Mary Foreman, Chad Choate 12.2 Approval of the Ground Lease Between the School Board of Manatee County and Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority to Lease Property for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Aviation Mechanics Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Training and Education Program Minutes: Public Comment as follows: 1. Gary Stevens

Page 5 2. Michael Hartman Following Public Comment, Board Member Kennedy requested Mr. Stephen Dye, School Board Attorney, share the next steps after this approval. Mr. Dye stated that the next step will be a due diligence process. He stated that the lease is subject to the due diligence investigation of the site. He noted that if they find anything unfavorable, the Board would be able to get out of the lease through a process. He discussed details of the evaluation planned for the property. Board Member Foreman expressed concerns and asked Mr. Dye specific questions. Following a question regarding who would pay for the phase II study, Mr. Dye stated that the District would pay for the study. He also confirmed that the Board could get out of the lease if needed. Vice-Chair Messenger stated she is excited for the program to come to fruition. Board Member Choate expressed enthusiasm regarding the future of the program. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Gina Messenger SECONDER: Chad Choate AYES: Charlie Kennedy, Gina Messenger, James Golden, Mary Foreman, Chad Choate WORKSHOP ITEM REQUESTS Minutes: Chair Golden reviewed the upcoming Workshop topics and stated that summer workshops would be held on June 16, 2022, and August 12, 2022. He discussed the dates for workshops and meetings over the summer. Board Member Choate requested that during the Legislative Update Workshop in May, that there be information on how teachers will be educated on the new legislation. He discussed the possibility of having a workshop regarding education finances and funding. Superintendent Saunders noted that during the June 16 General Budget Overview Workshop, staff would speak regarding the various buckets of money and funds earmarked for Categorical. She stated staff will discuss what is discretionary money that must be used for unfunded mandates, salaries, and raises. Vice-Chair Messenger spoke regarding videos that had previously been created to help the public understand the funding. Chair Golden summarized the request for a school financing workshop. He requested information regarding avenues available to increase the amount of money that goes into each bucket. He noted the lack of public education funding in Florida. The Board held further discussion. UPDATES Legal Department Update Minutes: There was no update. Instructional Update Minutes: Dr. Dan Evans, Deputy Superintendent of Instruction, updated the Board on the following:

Page 6 Teachers - recognized teachers for their efforts and noted that he had visited the Professional Support Center on a Saturday and witnessed many teachers working hard in training sessions. Gifted/Accelerated Learning – spoke regarding growth in the gifted/accelerated learning opportunities. Textbooks – following a question from Chair Golden, Dr. Evans spoke regarding the materials adoption process and the timeline related to legislative updates. Operations Update Minutes: Mr. Doug Wagner, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, updated the Board on the following: Job Fairs – shared that a Virtual Job Fair was held April 22 and had over 900 chats; he also discussed the In-Person Job Fair held at MTC which had over 300 applicants in attendance and noted that 64 offers were made. He stated that May 4, 2022, would be the next Job Fair for Operations at the Wakeland Support Center. He also thanked the HR teams, schools, and MTC for hosting the job fairs. Food Services - shared that food services had celebrated Farm to School Week the previous week. Aviation Mechanics - thanked the Board for their support with the aviation program. Chair Golden reiterated the Board’s support of the aviation program. SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS Minutes: Superintendent Saunders updated the Board on the following: Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year – thanked Mr. Choate for joining her at the Great Futures Breakfast earlier that day and thanked the Boys & Girls Club for their partnership and support. East Meets West Baseball Game – spoke regarding the 1st Spirit Rivalry Night Game between Lakewood Ranch High and Manatee High to be held Friday, April 29, at 6:30 PM at LECOM Park. Hispanic Resource Community Fair – shared that the Fair would be held Saturday, April 30, at the Wakeland Support Center. She shared details regarding the event and noted the Community Partners involved. Migrant Awards – shared that the 36th Annual Migrant Awards would be held Thursday, May 5, at 7:00 PM at Lakewood Ranch High School and encouraged the Board to attend. BOARD COMMENTS Board Member Choate Boys & Girls Club – reiterated the Superintendent’s comments and spoke regarding the history of the Boys & Girls Club in the area. Proms – shared that it is Prom season, thanked staff involved, and encouraged students to make good decisions. Congratulations – congratulated Manatee High School Lacrosse Player Penelope May for her accomplishments. Board Member Kennedy Lawsuit – shared that a lawsuit had been filed regarding the Governor’s “Stop Woke Act”. He shared details regarding individuals seeking injunction.

Page 7 Giving Challenge 2022 – spoke regarding this year’s Giving Challenge. Board Member Foreman Teacher Appreciation Week – expressed her appreciation to teachers for all that they do. Congressional Teacher Awards Ceremony – spoke regarding the event. FFA Banquets – spoke regarding end of the year recognitions including the FFA Banquets and skills learned. Migrant Awards Ceremony – shared that she was moved by the families’ stories and spoke regarding a conversation she had with a student. FSBA Finance Forum 2.0 – shared that she would be travelling to Howey-in-the-Hills for FSBA’s Finance Forum. Public Comment – spoke in response to a Public Comment regarding the District’s budget. Vice Chair Messenger Recognitions and Awards – spoke regarding recent award ceremonies and events. Careers – spoke regarding various programs offered by the District that inspire students to pursue specific careers. Chair Golden Podcast – shared about his experience participating in a podcast and stated that was enlightening to feel the passion that the individuals in attendance had about public education. He thanked the hosts of the podcast for allowing him to participate. Invitation – invited community members to meet with him. ADJOURNMENT Minutes: There being no further business to come before the Board, Chair Golden adjourned the meeting at 11:50 AM. ______________________________ ______________________________ 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 may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the

Page 8 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.

1. CALL TO ORDER 2. COLOR GUARD 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. INVOCATION | PASTOR CHARLES NEWSOME 5. INFORMATION ONLY (No Board Action Required) 1. Leaves for April 26, 2022 6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 1. Agenda Amendments - added April 22, 2022 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the Minutes of the April 11, 2022 Board Training Session and the April 12, 2022 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing 8. STUDENT CELEBRATIONS 1. 2022 Commissioner's Academic Challenge Team 2. 2022 Embracing Our Differences Award Winners 9. 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 at the end of the section. 1. Approval of the New Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and Ruth S. Rojas, D.M.D., PLLC for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Dental Assisting Students for the 2022-2025 School Years, No Financial Impact 2. Approval of the Renewal Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and Goodwill Industries-Manasota, Inc. for On-The-Job Training for Exceptional Student Agenda Revised April 22, 2022 April 26, 2022 School Board of Manatee County Regular Board Meeting - 5:00 PM Walter Miller School Support Center Board Room Times Indicated are Approximate 1

Education Students for June 2022 - June 2025, No Financial Impact 3. Approval of the Renewal Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and Tindal Prosthodontics, P.A. for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Dental Assisting Students for the 2022-2025 School Years, No Financial Impact 4. Approval of the Renewal Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and See Spot Grooming, LLC for On-The-Job Training for Exceptional Student Education Students for June 2022 - June 2025, No Financial Impact 5. Approval of Sole Source to Purchase Precision Concrete Cutting, SDMC No. 23-0013- MR 6. Approval of Sole Source to Purchase Tomcat Commercial Cleaning Equipment, SDMC No. 23-0015-MR 7. Approval of Sole Source to Purchase Variable Frequency Drives, SDMC No. 23-0014-MR 8. Approval to Purchase Dual Enrollment College Program Manual and Articulation Agreements, SDMC No. 23-0018-BS 9. Approval to Accept and Expend Title III, Part A Roll-Forward Funds, in the Amount of $218,281.14 10. Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers 11. Approval of the Report of Teachers Out-of-Field Content, Reading, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and/or Long-Term Substitutes 12. Approval of the Sea Breeze Elementary School - Drainage Improvements - Change Order 5 - Final - Agreement between Owner & Allstate Construction, Inc., Reduction in the Amount of $213.45 13. Approval of Parrish Community High School - Classroom Building Addition - Agreement Between Owner and SchenkelShultz Architecture, in the Amount of $780,600.00 14. Approval of Palm View K-8 School - Gymnasium Addition - Change Order 5 - Final - Agreement Between Owner and NDC Construction Company, Reduction in the Amount of $34,441.27 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND RESPONSES (UP TO 60 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. PUBLIC INPUT INSTRUCTIONS: 2

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. 11. NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT) 12. NEW BUSINESS (NON-CONSENT ITEMS) 1. Approval of a New Job Description and Position of Capital Buyer 2. Approval of the Ground Lease Between the School Board of Manatee County and Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority to Lease Property for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Aviation Mechanics Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Training and Education Program 13. WORKSHOP ITEM REQUESTS 14. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY) 15. UPDATES A. Legal Department Update B. Instructional Update C. Operations Update 16. SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS 17. BOARD COMMENTS 18. ADJOURNMENT 3

1. CALL TO ORDER 2. COLOR GUARD 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. INVOCATION | PASTOR CHARLES NEWSOME 5. INFORMATION ONLY (No Board Action Required) 1. Leaves for April 26, 2022 6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 1. Agenda Amendments - added April 22, 2022 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the Minutes of the April 11, 2022 Board Training Session and the April 12, 2022 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing 8. STUDENT CELEBRATIONS 1. 2022 Commissioner's Academic Challenge Team 2. 2022 Embracing Our Differences Award Winners 9. 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 at the end of the section. 1. Approval of the New Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and Ruth S. Rojas, D.M.D., PLLC for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Dental Assisting Students for the 2022-2025 School Years, No Financial Impact 2. Approval of the Renewal Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and Goodwill Industries-Manasota, Inc. for On-The-Job Training for Exceptional Student Agenda Revised April 22, 2022 April 26, 2022 School Board of Manatee County Regular Board Meeting - 5:00 PM Walter Miller School Support Center Board Room Times Indicated are Approximate 1

Education Students for June 2022 - June 2025, No Financial Impact 3. Approval of the Renewal Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and Tindal Prosthodontics, P.A. for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Dental Assisting Students for the 2022-2025 School Years, No Financial Impact 4. Approval of the Renewal Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and See Spot Grooming, LLC for On-The-Job Training for Exceptional Student Education Students for June 2022 - June 2025, No Financial Impact 5. Approval of Sole Source to Purchase Precision Concrete Cutting, SDMC No. 23-0013- MR 6. Approval of Sole Source to Purchase Tomcat Commercial Cleaning Equipment, SDMC No. 23-0015-MR 7. Approval of Sole Source to Purchase Variable Frequency Drives, SDMC No. 23-0014-MR 8. Approval to Purchase Dual Enrollment College Program Manual and Articulation Agreements, SDMC No. 23-0018-BS 9. Approval to Accept and Expend Title III, Part A Roll-Forward Funds, in the Amount of $218,281.14 10. Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers 11. Approval of the Report of Teachers Out-of-Field Content, Reading, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and/or Long-Term Substitutes 12. Approval of the Sea Breeze Elementary School - Drainage Improvements - Change Order 5 - Final - Agreement between Owner & Allstate Construction, Inc., Reduction in the Amount of $213.45 13. Approval of Parrish Community High School - Classroom Building Addition - Agreement Between Owner and SchenkelShultz Architecture, in the Amount of $780,600.00 14. Approval of Palm View K-8 School - Gymnasium Addition - Change Order 5 - Final - Agreement Between Owner and NDC Construction Company, Reduction in the Amount of $34,441.27 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND RESPONSES (UP TO 60 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. PUBLIC INPUT INSTRUCTIONS: 2

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. 11. NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT) 12. NEW BUSINESS (NON-CONSENT ITEMS) 1. Approval of a New Job Description and Position of Capital Buyer 2. Approval of the Ground Lease Between the School Board of Manatee County and Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority to Lease Property for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Aviation Mechanics Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Training and Education Program 13. WORKSHOP ITEM REQUESTS 14. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY) 15. UPDATES A. Legal Department Update B. Instructional Update C. Operations Update 16. SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS 17. BOARD COMMENTS 18. ADJOURNMENT 3

School Board of Manatee County April 26, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting Title Leaves for April 26, 2022 Executive Summary The list of personnel on leave due to child care, illness, illness in the line of duty, military duty, personal without pay, sick leave bank, and worker’s compensation is attached for your information. Contact Submitting Department: Human Resources Initiated By: Wendy Mungillo Attachments: LOA April 26 2022 Publish.pdf 4

Board Meeting 04/26/2022 Employee ID Name Type of Leave Department Absence Period 81461 JA FMLA Daughtrey Elementary School 2022-03-21 To 2022-04-25 235346 RB SICK LEAVE School Bus Transportation 2022-04-01 To 2022-05-03 213067 CB FMLA Mills Elementary 2022-03-21 To 2022-05-27 301505 SF FMLA Samoset Elementary School 2022-03-21 To 2022-05-16 302230 KG FMLA Manatee Technical College 2022-04-06 To 2022-05-20 146065 RG FMLA Bayshore High School 2022-02-18 To 2022-04-30 238657 EH FMLA Bashaw Elementary School 2022-03-21 To 2022-05-27 238707 TH FMLA Ballard Elementary School 2022-03-21 To 2022-05-36 239116 EM FMLA Assessmnt, Accountblty & Rsrch 2022-03-28 To 2022-04-29 154673 AM FMLA Miller Elementary School 2022-03-21 To 2022-05-26 304085 NP FMLA Haile Middle School 2022-03-21 To 2022-05-27 26839 MS FMLA Prine Elementary School 2022-03-29 To 2022-04-29 300194 JS FMLA Bayshore High School 2022-03-21 To 2022-05-28 167397 BS FMLA Maintenance & Operations 2022-03-30 To 2022-06-30 237703 HW FMLA Daughtrey Elementary School 2022-03-14 To 2022-05-27 21656 MY FMLA Transportation 2022-03-21 To 2022-05-23 Rev. 04/12/22 5

School Board of Manatee County April 26, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting Title Agenda Amendments - added April 22, 2022 Executive Summary The Chair finds good cause to amend the agenda to include: Agenda amended on Friday, April 22, 2022, to add attachments to New Business (Non-Consent) item, Approval of the Ground Lease Between the School Board of Manatee County and Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority to Lease Property for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Aviation Mechanics Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Training and Education Program. Contact Submitting Department: School Board Initiated By: Chair Golden 6

School Board of Manatee County April 26, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting Title Approval of the Minutes of the April 11, 2022 Board Training Session and the April 12, 2022 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing Executive Summary Approval of the Minutes of the April 11, 2022 Board Training Session and the April 12, 2022 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing. Contact Submitting Department: School Board Attachments: April 12, 2022 Minutes of Regular Meeting and Public Hearing April 11, 2022 Minutes of Board Training Session 7

Page 1 Minutes April 12, 2022 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing - 10:00 AM Manatee County School District 215 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205 www.manateeschools.net Times Indicated Are Approximate CALL TO ORDER Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Chad Choate Board Member Present Mary Foreman Board Member Present James T. Golden Chair Present Charlie Kennedy Board Member Present Gina Messenger Vice Chair Present Cynthia Saunders Superintendent Present Doug Wagner Dept Supt of Operations Present Daniel Evans Dept Supt of Instruction Present Stephen R. Dye Board Attorney Present Mitchell Teitelbaum General Counsel Present Tim Bargeron Dept Supt of Business Services Present Amanda Means Agency Clerk Present Minutes: Chair Golden called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM. 1. Invocation Minutes: The invocation was given by Pastor Jerry Parrish, Director of Community Outreach Program with the Police Athletic League of Manatee County. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Minutes: Chair Golden led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. INFORMATION ONLY (NO BOARD ACTION REQUIRED) 1. Leaves for April 12, 2022 2. Year-to-Date Financial Statements Through February 28, 2022 3. Year-to-Date Charter School Financial Statement Summary Through February 28, 2022 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 1. Motion to Approve the Agenda 8

Page 2 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mary Foreman, Board Member SECONDER: Chad Choate, Board Member AYES: Choate, Foreman, Golden, Kennedy, Messenger APPROVAL OF MINUTES RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charlie Kennedy, Board Member SECONDER: Gina Messenger, Vice Chair AYES: Choate, Foreman, Golden, Kennedy, Messenger 1. School Board - Regular Meeting and Public Hearing - Mar 8, 2022 10:00 AM 2. School Board - Board Workshop - Mar 11, 2022 9:00 AM RECOGNITIONS 1. National School Library Month Minutes: Mr. Mike Barber, Director of Communications, Family and Community Engagement, spoke regarding National School Library Month and introduced Ms. Liz Gray, District Library Media Specialist. Ms. Gray spoke thanked the Board for honoring National School Library Month and spoke regarding school libraries. She recognized the work of media specialists and shared details regarding Battle of the Books. She shared a video and introduced the following Media Specialists: Ms. Jessica Reid, of Braden River High School; Ms. Erin Lamaitis, of Braden River Middle School; Ms. Nancy Cope, of Nolan Middle School; and Ms. Audrey Dombroski, of Southeast High School. Vice-Chair Messenger read the Proclamation. 2. Books for Kids Minutes: Mr. Mike Barber, Director of Communications, Family and Community Engagement, spoke regarding Books for Kids, a literacy project of the Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club that supports the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading. He introduced Dr. Sheila Halpin, the District’s Campaign for Grade-Level Reading & Volunteer Coordinator. Dr. Halpin shared information about the Books for Kids program and mission. She recognized Mr. Ted Lindenberg and the volunteers for distributing more than 100,000 books. She introduced Mr. Lindenberg. Mr. Lindenberg spoke regarding the history of the program and provided additional details of the program. He thanked the Board, Superintendent Saunders, and Dr. Halpin. Chair Golden inquired about the contact person for volunteering. Dr. Halpin stated that she coordinates the volunteers. Superintendent Saunders and the Board Members thanked Mr. Lindenberg and the Books for Kids volunteers. 9

Page 3 REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Construction Update Minutes: Mr. Bill Horton, Director of Construction Services, introduced Mr. Reginald Goff, Project Director. He noted that Palmetto High School Principal Monica Delesline was also in attendance. Mr. Goff spoke regarding the Palmetto High School construction project and thanked the team. He introduced Mr. Ken Dean, of Schenkel Shultz Architecture, and Mr. Tom Peacock, Vice President of Gilbane Building Company. Mr. Dean utilized the attached presentation and updated the Board on the Palmetto High School construction project. He provided details of the site and building plans. Following the presentation, the Board asked questions and held discussion. Mr. Horton provided additional information. Superintendent Saunders spoke regarding dollars allocated for maintenance and provided information on funding. Mr. Tim Bargeron, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services, spoke regarding the Capital Budget and additional revenues. He noted that an increase in the collection of fees and sales tax revenue allowed the project to be increased. He provided information regarding sales tax revenues and Capital outlay. Board Member Foreman thanked all involved with the project. CONSENT ITEMS Minutes: Public Comment as follows: 1. Glen Gibellina Chair Golden inquired about the content of the comment and asked the Board if they would like to allow Mr. Gibellina to continue his comment. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charlie Kennedy, Board Member SECONDER: Gina Messenger, Vice Chair AYES: Choate, Foreman, Golden, Kennedy, Messenger Contracts and Grants 1. Approval of the New Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and James Ittel, DMD, PLLC for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Dental Assisting Students for the 2022-2025 School Years, No Financial Impact 2. Approval of the New Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and Florida Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center, LLC for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Medical Assisting Students for the 2022-2025 School Years, No Financial Impact 3. Approval of the Renewal Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and Braden River Dental, Inc. for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Dental Assisting Students for the 2022-2025 School Years, No Financial Impact 10

Page 4 4. Approval of the Renewal Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc. d/b/a Westminster Manor of Bradenton for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Nursing Students for the 2022- 2025 School Years, No Financial Impact 5. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Title II, Part A: Supporting Effective Instruction Grant as well as Roll Forward Funds, in the Amount of $87,549.80, for a Total Projected Amount of $1,948,170.80 6. Approval to Apply, Accept, and Expend CARES Act Phase IV Emergency Funding for Early Learning Grant, in the Amount of 40,000.00 7. Approval to Apply for a 2021-2022 Job Growth Grant, in the Amount of $436,000.00 Construction Services 8. Approval of Lakewood Ranch High School - Classroom Addition - Amendment 1 - Partial Guaranteed Maximum Price, in the Amount of $131,807.00 9. Approval of Buffalo Creek Middle School - Classroom Wing and Media Addition - Agreement Between Owner and Skanska USA Building, Inc. - Amendment 1 - Partial Guaranteed Maximum Price, in the Amount of $332,761.00 10. Approval of Prine Elementary School and Bayshore Elementary School Office Renovations – Agreement Between Owner and Walbridge Aldringer, LLC. - Amendment 1 - Guaranteed Maximum Price, in the Amount of $479,596.00 11. Approval of Sea Breeze Elementary School - Roof Replacement - Agreement Between Owner and Manhattan Construction Company – Amendment 1 – Guaranteed Maximum Price, in the Amount of $2,291,368.00 12. Approval of Sea Breeze Elementary School Drainage Repairs - Substantial Completion, No Financial Impact 13. Approval of Manatee High School - Grandstands and Parking Renovation - Football Stadium Lighting - Agreement Between Owner and Creative Contractors, Inc. - Amendment 2 - Guaranteed Maximum Price, in the Amount of $502,092.00 14. Approval of Braden River Middle School - Renovations and Addition - Change Orders 1 and 2 - Agreement Between Owner and NDC Construction Company, Reduction, in the Amount of $2,431,936.62 Human Resources 15. Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers 16. Approval of the Report of Teachers Out-of-Field Content, Reading, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and/or Long-Term Substitutes Miscellaneous Consent 17. Approval to Purchase Student Accident Insurance & Ancillary Student Accident Insurance, SDMC No. 23-0003-RG 18. Approval of the Purchase of KFT Fire Trainer Equipment and Services, SDMC No. 23-0009- BS 19. Approval to Purchase and Continue Legal Services for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 from Rob Robinson Attorney, PA, SDMC No. 23-0008-RG 11

Page 5 20. Approval to Purchase and Continue Services for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 from Blalock Walters, PA, SDMC No. 23-0008-RG 21. Approval of the Request for Proposal on Aquatic Control Services, SDMC No. 22-0117-MR 22. Approval of the Bid on Lift Station and Grease Trap Services, SDMC No. 22-0115-MR 23. Approval of the Use of the General Services Administration (GSA) Bid on Security and Protection Miscellaneous, SDMC No. 22-0120-BS 24. Approval to Purchase Animatronics and Robotics Station for Sugg and Nolan Middle Schools, an Additional $150,000.00, Not to Exceed $400,000.00 – Revised 25. Approval to Purchase ClassLink Licenses, SDMC No. 23-0004-RG 26. Approval for the Southeast High School Speech Team Winners to Compete in a National Debate May 27, 2022 through May 30, 2022 in Washington, D.C., No Financial Impact 27. Approval of Sole Source to Purchase BadgePass ID Card Machines, Supplies, Software and Service, SDMC No. 23-0006-RG 28. Approval to Purchase a LightSpeed Relay Filter Subscription, SDMC No. 23-0005-RG 29. Approval to Purchase Audiovisual Equipment, Accessories, and Service, SDMC No. 23-0012- RG 30. Approval to Continue to Purchase Schoology Enterprise Subscription and Professional Learning System Subscriptions and Upgrades, SDMC No. 23-0016-BS 1. Motion to Allow Mr. Gibellina to Continue his Public Comment RESULT: ADOPTED BY CONSENT VOTE [3 TO 2] AYES: Choate, Foreman, Kennedy NAYS: Golden, Messenger PUBLIC HEARING 1. Public Hearing for 3-12 English Language Arts and K-12 Mathematics Instructional Materials Adoption for the 2022-2023 School Year Minutes: Chair Golden closed the Regular Meeting to open the Public Hearing at 11:21 AM. Public Comment as follows: 1. Michelle Martin 2. Glen Gibellina 3. Michael Hartman 4. Betty Rhodes 5. Cindy Waddell 6. Ed Hundley Chair Golden closed the Public Hearing and reconvened the Regular Meeting at 11:37 AM. 2. Approval of the 3-12 English Language Arts and K-12 Mathematics Instructional Materials Adoption for the 2022-2023 School Year Minutes: Vice-Chair Messenger reviewed the process of instructional materials adoption and spoke regarding the workshop discussion of the materials. She stated that the materials were 12

Page 6 available for review on the District website and requested information on the process. Dr. Dan Evans, Deputy Superintendent of Instruction, and Dr. Laurie Breslin, Director of Secondary Curriculum, provided details on the formalized publicly noticed process of materials adoption. Dr. Evans stated that all materials are in alignment with the State approved list. Dr. Breslin spoke regarding the timeline and notification of the materials adoption. She discussed details of the various layers of the review process and opportunities for feedback. At the request of Vice-Chair Messenger, Dr. Breslin spoke regarding the State Standards and stated that Critical Race Theory (CRT) is not a part of the materials or curriculum. She also provided information on the training process for the Standards and spoke regarding curriculum maps. At the request of Chair Golden, Dr. Breslin, provided her credentials and introduced Dr. Stephanie Callaway, Director of Elementary Curriculum, and Dr. Robin Thompson, Interim Executive Director of Curriculum and Professional Learning, and noted their credentials. Board Member Choate spoke regarding legislative updates and inquired about the impact. Dr. Breslin spoke regarding parent involvement in the textbook adoption process and public notice. Board Member Choate discussed additional methods of notification. Board Member Foreman stated that on April 18, 2022, the Board would hold a Workshop regarding the District Website. She encouraged administration to place the notice of the curriculum adoption on the home page of the website. Board Member Kennedy spoke regarding the State Standards and stated that the materials were in alignment with the State guidelines. Chair Golden spoke regarding public education and serving students and parents. He stated that CRT has nothing to do with public education and spoke regarding the origins of the theory. Chair Golden closed the Regular Meeting at 12:04 PM and announced a recess following the vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Gina Messenger, Vice Chair SECONDER: Charlie Kennedy, Board Member AYES: Choate, Foreman, Golden, Kennedy, Messenger 3. Public Hearing for Consideration to Adopt and Amend School Board Policies Minutes: Chair Golden reconvened and opened the Public Hearing at 12:14 PM. Public Comment as follows: 1. Glen Gibellina Chair Golden closed the Public Hearing at 12:18 PM and reconvened the Regular Meeting. 4. Approval to Adopt New Policy and Amend School Board Policies Minutes: Vice-Chair Messenger requested a summary of the policy revisions. Mr. Kevin Chapman, Executive Director of Administration, provided an overview of the policy changes and stated that the set of policy changes came from a final rule that the United States Department 13

Page 7 of Education established regarding Title IX regulations. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charlie Kennedy, Board Member SECONDER: Mary Foreman, Board Member AYES: Choate, Foreman, Golden, Kennedy, Messenger PUBLIC COMMENTS AND RESPONSES (UP TO 60 MINUTES) Minutes: Public Comment as follows: 1. Norman E Nelson 2. Michael Hartman 3. Garin Hoover 4. Glen Gibellina 5. Ed Hundley 6. Michelle Martin 7. Mearlina Parhm 8. Betty Sailes Rhodes 9. Rodney Jones 10. Samantha Zeller 11. Pat Barber 12. John Colon Following Public Comment, the Board responded to comments. Vice-Chair Messenger spoke regarding the Superintendent and the progress of the District under her leadership. Chair Golden requested the comments read by Mr. Colon to be entered into the record of the Meeting. Board Member Kennedy spoke regarding accountability and discussed options for the Board to institute an accountability measure for the Superintendent. He shared an idea to establish a scholarship fund for affected students. Board Member Foreman spoke regarding the work of Audit Committee following an issue with improper coding of students in 2014-2015. She spoke regarding changes made to ensure the issue did not occur again. She noted that graduation rates had legitimately increased since then and spoke regarding programs in place to help bring the graduation rate up. She spoke in support of making decisions based on what is best for the students. Board Member Choate spoke in support of allowing 30 minutes of public comment at the beginning of the meetings and turning the camera during public comments. He spoke regarding th