School Board Regular Meeting

Page 1 Minutes April 25, 2023 Regular Meeting - 5:00 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 Cynthia Saunders, Superintendent Doug Wagner, Deputy Superintendent of Operations Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services Gina Messenger, Board Member Mary Foreman, Board Member Mitchell Teitelbaum, General Counsel Stephen Dye, Board Attorney Chad Choate, Chair Cindy Spray, Vice-Chair Richard Tatem, Board Member Present Minutes: Chair Choate called the Meeting to order at 5:00 PM. 2) READING OF THE DISTRICT'S VISION Minutes: Vice-Chair Spray read the District's Vision. 3) INVOCATION Minutes: The invocation was given by Pastor Tim Boyd. 4) COLOR GUARD | PARRISH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL (PCHS) Minutes: The colors were presented by the Parrish Community High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) under the direction of Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Belford Wilson. The Cadets conducting the Color Guard were Cadet Command Sergeant Major Hailey Medina, Cadet Captain Grace Monroe, Cadet Command Sergeant Major Kristian Ryan, and Cadet Staff Sergeant Emily Craig. 5) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Minutes: Chair Choate led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Page 2 Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Ms. Adyson Shortridge, a sixth-grade student from Nolan Middle School, sang the National Anthem. 6) INFORMATION ONLY (No Board Action Required) 6.1. Leaves for April 25, 2023 7) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mary Foreman SECONDER: Gina Messenger AYES: Gina Messenger, Mary Foreman, Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem 8) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 8.1 Approval of the Minutes of the April 11, 2023 Regular School Board Meeting, the April 11, 2023 School Board Exempt Shade Meeting and April 12, 2023 School Board Workshop. RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Gina Messenger AYES: Gina Messenger, Mary Foreman, Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem 9) STUDENT CELEBRATIONS 9.1 Nolan Middle School Student to Sing National Anthem Minutes: Mr. Mike Barber, Director of Communications, Family and Community Engagement, introduced Ms. Adyson Shortridge, a Nolan Middle School Student, and her family to the Board. 10) RECOGNITIONS 10.1 School District of Manatee County JROTC Program Minutes: Mr. Mike Barber, Director of Communications, Family and Community Engagement, introduced Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Belford Wilson from the Parrish Community High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps(JROTC) Program. LTC Wilson spoke in regards to the JROTC Program and highlighted the accomplishments received during the 2022-2023 School Year. He noted the alignment of JROTC with the District Strategic Plan and the theme of ‘Motivating Young People to Become Better Citizens’. The Board asked questions and held discussion with LTC Wilson. Vice-Chair Spray requested that LTC Wilson provide additional materials on the JROTC Program and noted that the Board would like to receive invitations to JROTC events next year. 11) PUBLIC COMMENTS (UP TO 30 MINUTES) Minutes: Public Comment as follows:

Page 3 1. Alexandra Smith 2. David Casey Gray 12) CONSENT ITEMS 12.1 Approval of the Use of the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies Bid on Career and Technical Education, SDMC No. 23-0112-BS, Estimated in the Amount of $100,000.00 annually12.2 Approval of Elementary Agriscience Curriculum Frameworks for Submission to the Florida Department of Education, No Financial Impact 12.3 Approval of the Title II, Part A: Supporting Effective Instruction Amendment for the 2022- 2023 School Year, in the Amount of $714,421.31 12.4 Approval to Apply, Accept, and Expend the Title IV, Part A Grant Amendment 2 for the 2022-2023 School Year, in the Amount of $246,158.01 12.5 Approval of the Request for Proposal on Boiler Repair or Replacement Services, SDMC No. 23-0102-MR, Continued Procurement with Vendor, Estimated in the Amount of $1,000,000.00 Annually 12.6 Approval of the Bid for Fencing Materials and Installation, SDMC No. 23-0104-MR, Continued Procurement with Vendor, Estimated in the Amount of $250,000.00 Annually 12.7 Approval of the Request for Proposal on Athletic Clay Field Maintenance, SDMC No. 23- 0098-KD, Continued Procurement of Commodity, Estimated in the Amount of $250,000.00 Annually. 12.8 Approval of the Revision to the Job Description for Assessment Specialist 12.9 Approval of the Revision of the Job Description for Junior Data Analyst 12.10 Approval of the Report of Teachers Out-of-Field Content, Reading, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), and/or Long-Term Substitutes 12.11 Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers 12.12 Approval of the Waiver(s) of the Manatee Education Association (MEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement 12.13 Approval of Barbara A. Harvey Elementary School - Fee Simple Deed Transferring Ownership of 511 Square Feet of Property to Manatee County and Affidavit of Ownership and Encumbrances, No Financial Impact 12.14 Approval of Buffalo Creek Middle School - Permanent Utility Easement 30', No Financial Impact 12.15 Approval of Braden River Middle School - Renovations and Addition - Change Order 6 - Final - Agreement Between Owner and NDC Construction Company - Reduction in the Amount of $152,679.86 12.16 Approval of Haile Middle School - Classroom Addition and Renovation - Agreement Between Owner and Halfacre Construction Company - Amendment 1 in the Amount of $2,544,089.00 12.17 Approval of Placing DG on Unpaid Administrative Leave and Submitting This Matter to Binding Arbitration Regarding the Issue of Termination as per the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement 12.18 Approval of the Revision to the Job Description for Assessment Coordinator

Page 4 12.19 Approval of the Invitation to Bid on Building Controls and Building Automation Systems, SDMC No. 23-0103-MR, Continued Procurement with Vendors, Estimated in the Amount of $1,500,000.00 Annually Minutes: Board Member Tatem inquired about the process for removing or changing the language of an item on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Mitchell Teitelbaum, General Counsel, stated that the time to remove an item from Consent Agenda would be during the Approval of the Agenda. He discussed the language and format of an item involving an employee matter, noting that the language and placement on the Consent Agenda was in alignment with standard District procedures. Superintendent Saunders provided additional details. The School Board Members asked questions and held discussion. Mr. Stephen Dye, School Board Attorney, recommended that the Board vote on the Consent Agenda prior to further discussion and stated that he would provide guidance if the vote did not pass. The Board voted. 13) PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NEW BUSINESS ITEMS Minutes: There were no speakers present for Public Comment. 14) NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT) 15) NEW BUSINESS (NON-CONSENT ITEMS) 15.1 Approval of a New Job Description and Position for Supervisor, Student Nutrition RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Gina Messenger SECONDER: Mary Foreman AYES: Gina Messenger, Mary Foreman, Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem Minutes: Following a question from Vice-Chair Spray, Superintendent Saunders provided additional information regarding the new job description. 15.2 Approval to Purchase Safety and Security Equipment, SDMC No. 24-0020-RG, Estimated in the Amount of $300,000.00 RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mary Foreman SECONDER: Gina Messenger AYES: Gina Messenger, Mary Foreman, Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem 16) WORKSHOP ITEM REQUESTS Minutes: Chair Choate reviewed upcoming workshops. Board Member Foreman requested the workshop topic of Board Communications be scheduled as soon as possible. RESULT: Adopted [3-2] MOVER: Gina Messenger SECONDER: Chad Choate AYES: NAYS: Gina Messenger, Chad Choate, Richard Tatem Cindy Spray, Mary Foreman

Page 5 Vice-Chair Spray posed a question about upcoming statutory changes. Mr. Kevin Chapman, Executive Director of Administration, spoke about updates and the process for policy changes, noting that the Board would need future workshops to cover proposed changes. Board Member Tatem asked questions regarding the April 28 Workshop. The Board held discussion. 17) CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY) 18) UPDATES A. LEGAL UPDATE Minutes: Mr. Stephen Dye, School Board Attorney, updated the Board on the following: Social Media Complaint Lawsuit – stated there would be more information coming to the Board regarding possible litigation. County New HR Policy – discussed a new policy of Manatee County Government allowing employees to carry weapons and noted there would be more information coming to the Board as soon as it is available. He stated that State law prohibits all weapons on school property, noted that would not change. County Interlocal Agreements - shared that interlocal agreements with the County would come before the board soon. B. OPERATIONS UPDATE Minutes: Mr. Doug Wagner, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, updated the Board on the following: Project Teach – spoke regarding the event and noted that the Chamber Event was a great success. School Banquets – stated that invitations to the events would be sent to the Board Members. VEX Competition – shared that the School District of Manatee County sent 13 teams to Dallas, Texas for the World VEX Championship. C. INSTRUCTIONAL UPDATE Minutes: Superintendent Saunders updated the Board and the public on the following: Awards Ceremony – thanked Congressman Vern Buchanan for hosting the Congressional Teacher Awards Ceremony. USF Teacher Signing Day – shared that USF graduates signed contracts to become teachers in the District during a special ceremony. 19) SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS Minutes: Superintendent Saunders updated the Board on the following: Parrish Community High School (PCHS) Production – shared that PCHS’s musical production of Disney’s Frozen– was held March 14-16, 2023 and noted that all four shows were sold out.

Page 6 37th Annual Migrant Awards Ceremony – shared that the Annual Migrant Awards would be held at 6:30 PM on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Parrish Community High School. Groundbreaking Ceremony – shared that the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the MTC and City of Bradenton Shooting Range would be on May 4, 2023. 20) BOARD COMMENTS Board Member Tatem Safety - reminded parents and students that end of school celebrations need to be safe. May Graduations - requested clarification on attendance at graduation ceremonies by all Board Members. Board Invitations – requested that invitations to events be sent to Board Members as early as possible. Board Member Foreman Migrant Awards Ceremony – noted that the Migrant Awards would be Friday April 28, 2023. DOE Update – shared that the Department of Education announced expansion of school debate programs and urged schools to consider adding to their program. Superintendent Search – stated that the finalists for the Superintendent search would be selected on Friday, April 28 and invited the community to give input to Board Members. Board Member Messenger Parrish Community High School’s Production of Disney’s Frozen – shared that she attended the March 14- 16, 2023 event. Vice-Chair Spray FSBA Finance 2.0 Conference – expressed appreciation to have attended event. Migrant Awards Ceremony - noted that she would be giving closing remarks at the Ceremony on April 28, 2023. JROTC – request that the Board be invited to JROTC events next school year. Chair Choate Boys and Girls Club Recognition Breakfast – shared that the Student of the Year was from Palmetto High School. Groundbreaking for MTC Shooting Range – noted the groundbreaking ceremony would be May 4, 2023. Graduations - noted upcoming graduations for the District. 21) ADJOURNMENT Minutes: There being no further business to come before the Board, Chair Choate adjourned the Meeting at 6:25 PM.

Page 7 ______________________________ ______________________________ Cynthia Saunders, Ex Officio Secretary Chad Choate, III 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 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. READING OF THE DISTRICT'S VISION | Vice-Chair Spray 3. COLOR GUARD | PARRISH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. INVOCATION | Pastor Tim Boyd 6. INFORMATION ONLY (No Board Action Required) 1. Leaves for April 25, 2023 7. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the Minutes of the April 11, 2023 Exempt Shade School Board Meeting, April 11, 2023 Regular School Board Meeting and April 12, 2023 School Board Workshop 9. STUDENT CELEBRATIONS 1. Nolan Middle School Student to Sing National Anthem 10. RECOGNITIONS 1. School District of Manatee County JROTC Programs 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS (UP TO 30 MINUTES) Public comment is not an open forum to discuss matters unrelated to education, to support or oppose candidates for public office, or to engage in commercial speech attempting to sell a service or product to the School Board or public. Also, public comment is not a forum to attack individual school system employees or Board Members. Any such complaints should be submitted in writing to the Superintendent for appropriate handling. Finally, this is not a forum for addressing issues involving individual students. Because of privacy concerns, such issues should be submitted in writing to the Superintendent for appropriate handling. Each speaker is allowed three minutes to Agenda April 25, 2023 School Board of Manatee County Regular Board Meeting - 5:00 PM Walter Miller School Support Center Board Room Times Indicated are Approximate 1

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. 12. CONSENT ITEMS All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by a Board Member, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered later in the agenda. 1. Approval of the Use of the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies Bid on Career and Technical Education, SDMC No. 23-0112-BS, Estimated in the Amount of $100,000.00 annually 2. Approval of Elementary Agriscience Curriculum Frameworks for Submission to the Florida Department of Education, No Financial Impact 3. Approval of the Title II, Part A: Supporting Effective Instruction Amendment for the 2022- 2023 School Year, in the Amount of $714,421.31 4. Approval to Apply, Accept, and Expend the Title IV, Part A Grant Amendment 2 for the 2022-2023 School Year, in the Amount of $246,158.01 5. Approval of the Request for Proposal on Boiler Repair or Replacement Services, SDMC No. 23-0102-MR, Continued Procurement with Vendor, Estimated in the Amount of $1,000,000.00 Annually 6. Approval of the Bid for Fencing Materials and Installation, SDMC No. 23-0104-MR, Continued Procurement with Vendor, Estimated in the Amount of $250,000.00 Annually 7. Approval of the Request for Proposal on Athletic Clay Field Maintenance, SDMC No. 23- 0098-KD, Continued Procurement of Commodity, Estimated in the Amount of $250,000.00 Annually. 8. Approval of the Revision to the Job Description for Assessment Specialist 9. Approval of the Revision of the Job Description for Junior Data Analyst 10. Approval of the Report of Teachers Out-of-Field Content, Reading, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), and/or Long-Term Substitutes 11. Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers 12. Approval of the Waiver(s) of the Manatee Education Association (MEA) Collective 2

Bargaining Agreement 13. Approval of Barbara A. Harvey Elementary School - Fee Simple Deed Transferring Ownership of 511 Square Feet of Property to Manatee County and Affidavit of Ownership and Encumbrances, No Financial Impact 14. Approval of Buffalo Creek Middle School - Permanent Utility Easement 30', No Financial Impact 15. Approval of Braden River Middle School - Renovations and Addition - Change Order 6 - Final - Agreement Between Owner and NDC Construction Company - Reduction in the Amount of $152,679.86 16. Approval of Haile Middle School - Classroom Addition and Renovation - Agreement Between Owner and Halfacre Construction Company - Amendment 1 in the Amount of $2,544,089.00 17. Approval of Placing DG on Unpaid Administrative Leave and Submitting This Matter to Binding Arbitration Regarding the Issue of Termination as per the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement 18. Approval of the Revision to the Job Description for Assessment Coordinator 19. Approval of the Invitation to Bid on Building Controls and Building Automation Systems, SDMC No. 23-0103-MR, Continued Procurement with Vendors, Estimated in the Amount of $1,500,000.00 Annually 13. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NEW BUSINESS ITEMS 14. NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT) 15. NEW BUSINESS (NON-CONSENT ITEMS) 1. Approval of a New Job Description and Position for Supervisor, Student Nutrition 2. Approval to Purchase Safety and Security Equipment, SDMC No. 24-0020-RG, Estimated in the Amount of $300,000.00 16. WORKSHOP ITEM REQUESTS 17. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY) 18. UPDATES A. Legal Department Update B. Operations Update C. Instructional Update 19. SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS 20. BOARD COMMENTS 21. ADJOURNMENT 3

1. CALL TO ORDER 2. READING OF THE DISTRICT'S VISION | Vice-Chair Spray 3. COLOR GUARD | PARRISH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. INVOCATION | Pastor Tim Boyd 6. INFORMATION ONLY (No Board Action Required) 1. Leaves for April 25, 2023 7. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the Minutes of the April 11, 2023 Exempt Shade School Board Meeting, April 11, 2023 Regular School Board Meeting and April 12, 2023 School Board Workshop 9. STUDENT CELEBRATIONS 1. Nolan Middle School Student to Sing National Anthem 10. RECOGNITIONS 1. School District of Manatee County JROTC Programs 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS (UP TO 30 MINUTES) Public comment is not an open forum to discuss matters unrelated to education, to support or oppose candidates for public office, or to engage in commercial speech attempting to sell a service or product to the School Board or public. Also, public comment is not a forum to attack individual school system employees or Board Members. Any such complaints should be submitted in writing to the Superintendent for appropriate handling. Finally, this is not a forum for addressing issues involving individual students. Because of privacy concerns, such issues should be submitted in writing to the Superintendent for appropriate handling. Each speaker is allowed three minutes to Agenda April 25, 2023 School Board of Manatee County Regular Board Meeting - 5:00 PM Walter Miller School Support Center Board Room Times Indicated are Approximate 1

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. 12. CONSENT ITEMS All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by a Board Member, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered later in the agenda. 1. Approval of the Use of the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies Bid on Career and Technical Education, SDMC No. 23-0112-BS, Estimated in the Amount of $100,000.00 annually 2. Approval of Elementary Agriscience Curriculum Frameworks for Submission to the Florida Department of Education, No Financial Impact 3. Approval of the Title II, Part A: Supporting Effective Instruction Amendment for the 2022- 2023 School Year, in the Amount of $714,421.31 4. Approval to Apply, Accept, and Expend the Title IV, Part A Grant Amendment 2 for the 2022-2023 School Year, in the Amount of $246,158.01 5. Approval of the Request for Proposal on Boiler Repair or Replacement Services, SDMC No. 23-0102-MR, Continued Procurement with Vendor, Estimated in the Amount of $1,000,000.00 Annually 6. Approval of the Bid for Fencing Materials and Installation, SDMC No. 23-0104-MR, Continued Procurement with Vendor, Estimated in the Amount of $250,000.00 Annually 7. Approval of the Request for Proposal on Athletic Clay Field Maintenance, SDMC No. 23- 0098-KD, Continued Procurement of Commodity, Estimated in the Amount of $250,000.00 Annually. 8. Approval of the Revision to the Job Description for Assessment Specialist 9. Approval of the Revision of the Job Description for Junior Data Analyst 10. Approval of the Report of Teachers Out-of-Field Content, Reading, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), and/or Long-Term Substitutes 11. Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers 12. Approval of the Waiver(s) of the Manatee Education Association (MEA) Collective 2

Bargaining Agreement 13. Approval of Barbara A. Harvey Elementary School - Fee Simple Deed Transferring Ownership of 511 Square Feet of Property to Manatee County and Affidavit of Ownership and Encumbrances, No Financial Impact 14. Approval of Buffalo Creek Middle School - Permanent Utility Easement 30', No Financial Impact 15. Approval of Braden River Middle School - Renovations and Addition - Change Order 6 - Final - Agreement Between Owner and NDC Construction Company - Reduction in the Amount of $152,679.86 16. Approval of Haile Middle School - Classroom Addition and Renovation - Agreement Between Owner and Halfacre Construction Company - Amendment 1 in the Amount of $2,544,089.00 17. Approval of Placing DG on Unpaid Administrative Leave and Submitting This Matter to Binding Arbitration Regarding the Issue of Termination as per the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement 18. Approval of the Revision to the Job Description for Assessment Coordinator 19. Approval of the Invitation to Bid on Building Controls and Building Automation Systems, SDMC No. 23-0103-MR, Continued Procurement with Vendors, Estimated in the Amount of $1,500,000.00 Annually 13. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NEW BUSINESS ITEMS 14. NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT) 15. NEW BUSINESS (NON-CONSENT ITEMS) 1. Approval of a New Job Description and Position for Supervisor, Student Nutrition 2. Approval to Purchase Safety and Security Equipment, SDMC No. 24-0020-RG, Estimated in the Amount of $300,000.00 16. WORKSHOP ITEM REQUESTS 17. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY) 18. UPDATES A. Legal Department Update B. Operations Update C. Instructional Update 19. SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS 20. BOARD COMMENTS 21. ADJOURNMENT 3

AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.1 School Board of Manatee County April 25, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Title Leaves for April 25, 2023 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 review. Contact Submitting Department: Human Resources Initiated by: Richard Bailey Attachments: LOA April 25 2023 4

Board Leaves 04/25/23 Employee ID Name Type of Leave Department Absence Period 306013 JB SICK LEAVE Harvey Elementary School 2023-03-20 To 2023-05-30 303959 KD FMLA Samoset Elementary School 2023-04-03 To 2023-05-29 30184 AH FMLA Palmetto High School 2023-03-22 To 2023-05-03 28603 BH SICK LEAVE School Bus Transportation 2023-04-13 To 2023-05-30 186666 CL FMLA Freedom Elementary School 2023-04-03 To 2023-05-26 306171 PL SICK LEAVE Federal Programs and Grants 2023-02-24 To 2023-05-05 301447 JR SICK LEAVE School Bus Transportation 2023-02-22 To 2023-05-05 241068 KR SICK LEAVE Haile Middle School 2023-03-20 To 2023-04-20 305424 MW FMLA Myakka Elementary School 2023-02-27 To 2023-05-30 24317 BW FMLA Tillman Elementary School 2023-03-20 To 2023-04-28 Rev. 04/10/23 5

AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.1 School Board of Manatee County April 25, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Title Approval of the Minutes of the April 11, 2023 Exempt Shade School Board Meeting, April 11, 2023 Regular School Board Meeting and April 12, 2023 School Board Workshop Executive Summary Approval of the Minutes of the April 11, 2023 Exempt Shade School Board Meeting, April 11, 2023 School Board Regular Meeting and April 12, 2023 School Board Workshop Contact Submitting Department: School Board Attachments: 2023-04-11 Exempt Shade Minutes 2023-04-11 School Board Meeting Minutes 2023-04-12 Workshop Minutes 6

Page 1 Minutes April 11, 2023 Exempt Shade Meeting - 9:30 AM Manatee County School District 215 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205 www.manateeschools.net Times Indicated Are Approximate I) CALL TO ORDER Minutes: Chair Choate called the Meeting to order at 9:33 AM. II) EXEMPT SHADE MEETING 1. Exempt Shade Meeting Minutes: Chair Choate announced that the School Board would now hold an exempt Shade Meeting in order to discuss safety and security. 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 F.S 286.0113 and was closed to the public. Attending the Exempt Shade Meeting were School Board Members Richard Tatem, Cindy Spray, 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; Paul Damico, Chief of Safety and Security; Patrick Bartholomew, Director of Safety and Security; Tom Cessar, Lead Guardian; and Christian DeBrita, Sole Source Distributor. Chair Choate asked everyone not listed to leave and closed the Meeting to the public at 9:33 AM. All public address (P.A.) and recording devices were turned off. Chair Choate opened the Meeting to the public at 10:07 AM to close the Exempt Shade Meeting. III) ADJOURNMENT Attendee Name Status Cynthia Saunders, Superintendent Doug Wagner, Deputy Superintendent of Operations Gina Messenger, Board Member Mary Foreman, Board Member Mitchell Teitelbaum, District General Counsel Stephen Dye, School Board Attorney Chad Choate, Chair Cindy Spray, Vice Chair Richard Tatem, Board Member Present 7

Page 2 Minutes: There being no further business to come before the Board, Chair Choate adjourned the Exempt Shade Meeting at 10:07 AM. ______________________________ ______________________________ Cynthia Saunders, Ex Officio Secretary Chad Choate III, 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 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. 8

Page 1 Minutes April 11, 2023 Regular Meeting - 10:00 AM Manatee County School District 215 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205 www.manateeschools.net Times Indicated Are Approximate 1) CALL TO ORDER Minutes: Chair Choate called the Meeting to order at 10:08 AM. 2) READING OF THE DISTRICT'S VISION Minutes: Board Member Messenger read the District’s Vision. 3) INVOCATION Minutes: The invocation was given by Dr. Linda Francis. 4) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Minutes: Chair Choate led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. 5) INFORMATION ONLY (No Board Action Required) 5.1 Leaves for April 11, 2023 5.2 Year-to-Date Financial Statements Through February 28, 2023 5.3 Year-to-Date Charter School Financial Statement Summary Through February 28, 2023 6) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Attendee Name Status Cynthia Saunders, Superintendent Doug Wagner, Deputy Superintendent of Operations Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services Gina Messenger, Board Member Mary Foreman, Board Member Mitchell Teitelbaum, General Counsel Stephen Dye, School Board Attorney Chad Choate, Chair Cindy Spray, Vice Chair Richard Tatem, Board Member Present 9

Page 2 6.1 Agenda Amendments RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Gina Messenger SECONDER: Cindy Spray AYES: Gina Messenger, Mary Foreman, Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem Minutes: The Chair found good cause to amend the agenda to include: Agenda amended on Monday, April 10, 2023, to remove Consent Item and attachments of Approval of MCR Health Facility at Wakeland Support Center - Agreement Between Owner and NDC Construction Company in the amount of $1,396,800.00. Agenda amended on Monday, April 10, 2023, to remove Consent Item and attachments of item, Approval of MCR Health Facility at Daughtrey Elementary School - Agreement Between Owner and NDC Construction Company, in the amount of $633,600.00 7) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 7.1 Approval of the Minutes of the March 28, 2023 School Board Meeting, and March 31, 2023 School Board Workshop RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Gina Messenger SECONDER: Mary Foreman AYES: Gina Messenger, Mary Foreman, Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem 8) STUDENT CELEBRATIONS 9) RECOGNITIONS 9.1 Good News Moment Minutes: Mr. Mike Barber, Director of Communications, Family and Community Engagement, spoke regarding the All-County Elementary Music Festival, and introduced Ms. Rhea Skaggs, Curriculum Specialist Manager for the Visual and Performing Arts. Mr. Barber shared a video with the Board highlighting the Festival. 10) PUBLIC COMMENTS (UP TO 30 MINUTES) Minutes: There were no speakers present for Public Comment. 11) REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 11.1 COSSBA Overview Presentation by Board Member Foreman Minutes: Board Member Foreman provided an overview of the Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA) Conference she attended. The Board asked questions and held discussion regarding the overview. 12) CONSENT ITEMS 10

Page 3 12.1 Approval of the Renewal Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and Advanced Dental Cosmetic Center, PA, for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Dental Assisting Students for the 2023-2026 School Years, No Financial Impact 12.2 Approval to Apply, Accept, and Expend the 2022-2023 National Farmworker Jobs Programs Grant Award Increase, in the Amount of $17,200.00 12.3 Approval of the Renewal Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and Meadows Family Dentistry for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Dental Assisting Students for the 2023-2026 School Years, No Financial Impact 12.4 Approval to Accept Additional Funds from Amendment 1 to the Letter of Agreement Between the District School Board of Putnam County on Behalf of the North East Florida Educational Consortium (NEFEC) and the School District of Manatee County for Reimbursement July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, In the Amount of $5,000.00 12.5 Approval of the Renewal Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and Curry, Peirce and Associates, PA, for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Dental Assisting Students for the 2023-2026 School Years, No Financial Impact 12.6 Approval of the Renewal Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and Klement, Jungman, Varga & Troxler, DDS, PA, for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Dental Assisting Students for the 2023-2026 School Years, No Financial Impact 12.7 Approval of the Renewal Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and West Bradenton Dental for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Dental Assisting Students for the 2023-2026 School Years, No Financial Impact 12.8 Approval to Accept Donation of Fire Truck for Manatee Technical College 12.9 Approval of Sole Source to Continue the Purchase of Garner Holt Animatronics and Robotics, SDMC No. 23-0111-BS, Estimated in the Amount of $100,000.00 12.10 Approval for the Braden River High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) to participate in the JROTC Academic Team Championship in Washington, D.C., June 23 through June 27, 2023, No Financial Impact 12.11 Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and the Manatee County Government to Provide a Driver Education Program Under the Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Trust Fund for the 2023-2024 School Year, in the Amount of $215,782.00 12.12 Approval to Apply, Accept, and Expend the Title I, Part C Amendment for the 2022-2023 School Year, in the Amount of $88,708.00 12.13 Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers 12.14 Approval of the Report of Teachers Out-of-Field Content, Reading, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), and/or Long-Term Substitutes 12.15 Approval of the Revision of the Job Description of Field Technician 11

Page 4 12.16 Approval of the Revision of the Job Description of Engineer, Field Support 12.17 Approval of the Revision of the Job Description of Senior Engineer, Field Support 12.18 Approval to Apply, Accept, and Expend the Safety and Security of School Buildings Grant, in the Amount of $348,607.00 12.19 Approval of the Unified School Improvement Grant (UniSIG) Amendment, in the Amount of $86,654.11 12.20 Approval of Anna Maria, Ballard, Bayshore, Rogers Garden-Bullock, Williams Elementary Schools - Media Centers Renovations - Agreement Between Owner and Bwas Design, PLLC, in the Amount of $89,750.00 12.21 Approval of Parrish Community High School Classroom Addition - Agreement Between Owner and Williams Company Tampa - Pre-Construction Services, in the Amount of $45,475.00 12.22 Approval of the Request for Proposal on Gymnasium Floor Refinishing, Repair, and Replacement, SDMC No. 23-0100-KD, Continued Procurement of Commodity, Estimated in the Amount of $100,000.00 Annually. 12.23 Approval of the Renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Duette Community Association and the School District of Manatee County, No Financial Impact 12.24 Approval to Use State of Florida Licensing Solutions for the Continued Purchase of Microsoft Software and Services #43230000-23-NASPO-ACS, SDMC No. 23-0013-RG, Estimated in the Amount of $692,000.00 Annually 12.25 Approval of the Manatee and Palmetto High Schools - Football Field Turf Replacement - Agreement Between Owner and Jon F. Swift Construction - Amendment 1 - Guaranteed Maximum Price, in the Amount of $3,167,487.00 12.26 Approval to Advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Construction Management (CM) at Risk Services for North County Middle School 12.27 Approval to Advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Construction Management (CM) at Risk Services for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Adult Classroom Wing Addition 12.28 Approval of the Revisions of the Job Description of Senior Statistical Data Analyst and New Title Senior Data Analyst RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Gina Messenger SECONDER: Mary Foreman AYES: Gina Messenger, Mary Foreman, Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem 13) PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR NEW BUSINESS ITEMS Minutes: There were no speakers present for Public Comment. 14) NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT) 12

Page 5 15) NEW BUSINESS (NON-CONSENT ITEMS) 15.1 Approval of the Budget Amendments for February 2023 RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Gina Messenger SECONDER: Mary Foreman AYES: Gina Messenger, Mary Foreman, Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem Minutes: Ms. Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services, provided an overview of the budget amendments for February 2023. Board Member Tatem requested that the Internal Service line item on the Executive Summary page include a footnote to include both health insurance and workers’ compensation. The Board asked questions and held discussion. Following a question from Chair Choate, Superintendent Saunders provided information regarding Extended Day Enrichment Programs (EDEP) and after school programs. 15.2 Approval of a New Job Description and Position of Supervisor, Site Support Services RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Richard Tatem AYES: Gina Messenger, Mary Foreman, Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem 15.3 Approval of Manatee Elementary School - Auditorium Exterior Renovations - Agreement Between Owner and Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. - Pre-Construction Services, in the Amount of $9,000.00 RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Gina Messenger SECONDER: Mary Foreman AYES: Gina Messenger, Mary Foreman, Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem Minutes: Following questions from Vice Chair Spray, Mr. Joseph Ranaldi, Chief Operations Officer, provided additional information regarding the Manatee Elementary School renovation project. He discussed the Jacobs Assessment Ranking Report, the age of the buildings, and the major renovation and construction that has been completed since the original build. Board Members asked questions and held discussion. Superintendent Saunders discussed the overall cost of preventative maintenance of building new facilities versus replacing an existing structure. She commented on the availability to purchase land in the area and noted that the current campus is a walkable community campus. Board Member Messenger expressed the importance of the Jacobs Assessment Study and the need to make data-based decisions. Board Member Foreman and Chair Choate recognized that Manatee Elementary School needed repair and expressed desire to explore future options for the campus. 13

Page 6 Chair Choate spoke to the importance of keeping Manatee Elementary historically accurate. Following questions from Vice Chair Spray, Mr. Ranaldi provided additional information on the Castaldi analysis and Jacobs report. Vice Chair Spray stated that she is not opposed to the renovations at Manatee Elementary School. She noted that the students deserve a better campus and that she would like the Board to explore future options. 15.4 Approval of Manatee Elementary School - Auditorium Exterior Renovations - Agreement Between Owner and Long and Associates Architects/Engineers, Inc., in the Amount of $45,962.50 RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Gina Messenger AYES: Gina Messenger, Mary Foreman, Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem 16) NEW BUSINESS (NO SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION) 17) WORKSHOP ITEM REQUESTS Minutes: Chair Choate reviewed upcoming workshop topics. The Board held discussion. Board Member Foreman requested a Board Communication Workshop before the new Superintendent is scheduled to start. She also requested a workshop to discuss a four-day school week. Board Member Tatem requested a workshop on creating an employee-parent relation center prior to the upcoming budget workshop. 18) CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY) 19) UPDATES LEGAL DEPARTMENT UPDATE Minutes: Mr. Stephen Dye, School Board Attorney updated the Board on the following: Elementary School –Provided a reminder that they entered into the contract of the Rye Elementary site. Artisan Lakes Property – Noted that the School board is in negotiation with a developer for acquisition of property to provide future school site. There will be more information coming to the board regarding this soon. OPERATIONS UPDATE Minutes: Mr. Doug Wagner, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, updated the Board on the following: Job Fairs – spoke regarding upcoming job fairs. 14

Page 7 Brooks Harper – spoke regarding Brooks Harper, a motivational speaker. Water Tower Competition – shared that the Water Tower Competition would be held Saturday, April 15. INSTRUCTIONAL UPDATE Minutes: Superintendent Saunders updated the Board on the following: Upcoming Events – spoke regarding upcoming events including the following: Gifted in Manatee on April 13 at Manatee Technic

>> Good evening, everyone. Welcome to the APRIL. 25th 2023 school board, 80 county meeting. And we're excited to get going this afternoon this evening. >> I want to first go to MISS Spray. Our base chair. >> For the reading of our district's vision. >> Good evening, everybody. The school district of Manatee County will be next. Student focus school system that develops life-long learners to be globally competitive. Hard for me to speak. I had dental work. So I hope that came out. Okay. >> We'll move to the invocation if you would like to him. >> I I would like to introduce to you, Pastor Tim Boyd. Jim Boyd was former pastor at the Westside Christian Church. Had a calling to be the director of Guardian Angels of Southwest Florida, which he is doing a great job out. So welcome. Pastor Boyd, if if ever will stand for the babies. >> Father GOD, we come to you with humble hearts. We thank you that you care for us and love us and you haven't left us to be here alone. >> Father, we pray for wisdom for all of our leaders are elected leaders are chosen leaders, father, we that every decision they make might be the right one for the students of Manatee County that even the hard are ones that are glorifying to you, father, we know us for all of us to live in peace and love. And so we thank you so much that you give us the ability to do that. And so father, we lift up these people sitting standing before me at this time to be able to hold it together. What you have for them in Jesus name. The stand as we. >> Welcome in the color guard from parish to be high school. They're escorted by. >> Lieutenant Belford Wilson, the members of the color Guard Sergeant Major Haley Medina. Grace Monroe. Cadet Command. Sergeant Major Christian Ryan. And could that staff Sergeant Emily Craig? >> The >> set arms. I pledge allegiance to flag. A United States of America and Republic for which it stands. One nation under GOD, indivisible, with liberty and for all. Please stay standing as we welcome at cin short bridge from Nolan Middle School for our senior national Anthem. >> and use >> did. >> Louis sued for. >> And >> ask me mean. >> Used boats snow and ice still >> So >> yeah. >> to be >> I >> and still spin. >> Angle. >> Thank you very much. You MAY be seated. What you would start of the meeting at a Fantastic. Only be called a blatant wow. Great job. Very good at move to item 6 information only was provided these for APRIL 25th 2023 moved item or 7 approval of the agenda. It. A second. We have a motion and a second. Let me get into my grandma case. >> Russians know. And >> putting a vote there to approve the approval of the agenda. >> That passes unanimously 5 to 0. No. And item number 8 approval of the minutes. I'm assuming honors. >> It's a recommend the approval of the minutes of the school board Exempt Shade meeting on APRIL. 11th 2023 school board regular meeting April 11th 2023 and this school board workshop APRIL 12, 2023. >> I a second. >> motion in a second on the floor, please. Any correction. Every conversation needed on that. Don't think so. So go ahead and cast your votes now. In the minutes are approved 5 to 0. Bring up number 9 student MISTER Barber. We're under your guidance for the student celebration. Bring up the color guard members and and also. Soon as you recognize him from. >> Let me just say for a few minutes by the good board chair board members, Superintendent Saunders. I wanted to say a few words about the Addison short She is a 6th grader and Nolan a middle school we happen to at Le Comte about a month ago. When the Pittsburgh Pirates were playing the Baltimore Orioles and it was Manatee Education Foundation Day and the superintendent was there to throw out the first pitch. And so a bunch of us there were there, too watch. Watch her arm strength it just so happened that at us and saying the national anthem that day. She does did such a tremendous job Superintendent Saunders says we need to bring her down here and have our say for the school board. So we're so happy that she could be here. She's here with her family. Her kale. And her mother, Sarah and her 2 Noah and Jackson. Thank you for being here. >> Bell Wilson, he's the senior Army instructor Parish Community High School. >> He's going to give us a brief overview of the accolades and compliment accomplishments of our Jay rotc programs this year as any of you know, who've been exposed to Jairo to see programs, we would the programs in our county with any in the state he's going to give us a set of brief overview. And I think you'll see that reflected in one is going to show you we we did want to have some additional cadets. Join us tonight, but they're getting down towards the end of the year and all have end of the year activities and celebrations coming up. So I really appreciate the fact that he's going to speak to us tonight. So Colonel Wilson, thank And even members of the board and superintendent, thank you all for having us. I just want to say first. >> This will be brief, very brief and I have a full agenda and they always say leave before people ask you to go some to keep this really quick. >> But I'm I'm honored to the achievements of all the programs. We're ambassadors of all 7 programs in years. >> In this county and they're exceptionally honored to highlight these cadets to represent over 1000 cadets in the county that are remember those programs and they've achieved great things. I'm going to show you. I think the proof will be in and items. I have to show you briefly. Comment that they're the strongest one of the strongest program, the states. I think there's evidence to back that up. And I want to show you how your support the support of parents. And that's part of our leadership and school administration sites. Give the power to help learn leadership skills were not a recruitment agency for the Army. We teach leadership and citizenship and whether they go in or not under influence of the positive spirit to have this up to them. A large number do not, they represent programs and all the programs you county very well. I don't know if you all can see. >> This chart kind of speaks for itself. When we talk about strong, state to state champions in Florida come from Manatee County. I think this this slide most evidently expresses that very clearly. If you can look as recent as 2023, I most recent Endeavour's at the drill competitions, rater competitions. You see as a state Are we produced a championship teams? I think the only one we didn't get a state championship, the state rifle. We have a second place finish states with that over there consistently all the time. And so I think, you know, you can take from this that the leaders, the charity see programs in the county Braden River, Lakewood Ranch, Palmetto Bay Shore, Southeast Parish, the high school. We we've teams that win and we do that to your support of appreciate that. So you notice all the programs in the district and 90% of the champions come from Manatee County. So out of that proud to represent in that way. This is also quality indicators, I chair to see is not a program. We were program tracks leaders, people that want leadership experience and their high performance in school. And I think the statistics indicate that think you can look at other quality indicators across the school, whether they be sat scores are averaged epa find charity. She connects most often exceed the standard numbers in the state or across the country by 2 points here. And there she pa's sat tease low in low discipline High attendance rates, you'll find here to see kept cadets lead the way. So this is just a great indication of their service in the school and outside the school community service is a big hallmark of the program. It typically matches to schools all of our school, a strategic plans and our objectives for students and Jarrett, a sea breeze least leads a lot of community service opportunities all over the all over the county. A little bit of our of success here. Army rotc scholarships. Again, we have a lot of students when they get to the last. It's your their experience. They choose to go into the military. We have quite a few to go under investment. We have quite a few that I choose rtc scholarships. They haven't doing that. For instance, this kind of scholarship. She's going to University of Tampa, becoming army were very proud of her. And that regard, we have a number we have about 4 scholarship winners in our school this year. And that's really rare to have Honestly, I'm very proud parish also because 14 out of 20 4 of our graduating seniors have chosen the military service option. And that's pretty rare. Also, folks are willing to service sports speaking about that. This speaks for itself and that the equivalent of a four-year scholarship is pretty substantial. So all of our schools have indicators for Academy appointments. Scholarship winners all over the all over the country. So we're very proud of that. Motivating young people to be better. Citizens the mission of charity. See in this chart just basically in a very busy way, speaks all the culprit to activities. And this is where the the cadets get the most rich experiences when they work together. I job is to coach mentor guide and let them become self-directed when they leave each other. They were successful. And these are the endeavor is the culprit programs that they leave each other through Raider Challenge where they lead teams to grueling events, leadership academic bowl where they take teams to academic challenges that are equivalent to high level testing, sat a c t as a competitive interscholastic of that air rifle marksmanship science, technology engineering. Step count. Com's Joe competitions, cadet leadership challenge. And we're starting to really investigate robotics and cyber pages. So really exploring other opportunities and better becoming very popular to meet the challenges that are are your environment. So very proud. This is where we make the most impact and where cadets, Lee cadets. And that's good. When you come see a commitment and expects take this as an invitation anytime we would love to have you come out that we probably need to do a better job and it so you can really see what these cadets to. I think you'd be super impressed. Just a basic collage of what we are. What we do again, I just want to say thank you very much for giving us opportunity to represent the schools here in Manatee County. You'd be proud of them Their sharp group. Part of that probably be ambassadors for charity see program. Thank you very much for your time and attention. Well, if you have a wonderful evening, we're grateful to be here. Thank you so much. >> question, question >> so he said there are 1000 cadets or so. And the. >> Yes, each could that there's basically our requirements for accreditation is to have at least 100 cadets per program or somewhere around 10% of the school population. So it's bit more in 2,1200 throughout Manatee some of our bigger schools, Braden River have over 200 comment. I have over 200 southeast has over 200 and the other schools have summer in a neighbor's one. 2240 cadets per school. So we typically add up to about 1,1100 to just depends on the year. And we actually did pretty well recruiting covid comic created some challenges with students coming back and that the schedule was kind of somewhat challenging Geraghty see as a very practical hands-on experience. And so you can't do it over and that teach leadership and teamwork easily retry. It was so much easier when it came back. And so we're back. We're back in business and we'll stop. I believe generate a lot more excitement this year. We to in the futures. You have room to expand or your capacity. Are you? >> No, sir, our ability to to accommodate expansion is, you know, we typically try to expand the program as much as possible. And once we expand to a certain level, there are certain tiers where the army decides stands at the school district supports it to add instructor staff so we can grow, you know, to this, to the extent that the real estate can handle us, so to speak and then the army will come also provision with instructor staff. So we have a good ratio, a student, a teacher, but so what we're all trying to grow, I think ideally most programs are seeking to get 2 or 3 instructor platform, but it just depends on the population of the school that kind of >> I'm sorry. What was You just use a 3. What that free the one. I'm sorry. 3 instructor programs combine deal. We like to have 3 instructors just to balance the curriculum. We all teach credit curriculum. >> We still have to apply have to get programs accredited every 4 years and so the student population below a certain number of this like one, 70 set cut line. If you're below that number, you get your to instructor program. And as you higher, they want to make sure we have enough leaders to coach and mentor the You can qualify for more, but there an elective class them. Yes. >> But the sound was elected. It's an elective. Yes, sir. And we also have opportunities to to depart education are certain courses within Geraghty. See that are considered honors courses can actually and dance leadership course for students at a really exciting. >> We're for Asians for opportunities both today in our military, but it is an elective course. 100% >> Well, the fans. So if have any ideas about. Could how the program could. Make things better, for lack of a better term or to do something good for students. Whatever you I get a hold of So okay, thanks. Thank you very much. Think one thing >> I or 2 she ball. Okay. I think this an event in my right. It was >> I didn't know if there are. >> Opportunities for the community to sponsor students for that. >> Or if we could have more information about that, that I can share it with the community. That would be just wonderful. There was a lot of us pictures on here. There's a lot of events. I didn't know what was going on. So I would love to see what you have going on and all they do it that we can improve in our village. Share that information with the most of the schools car working work to local c affiliations with local veterans agencies like American veterans or double user, even the pizza place down this what the there are a lot of folks that reach out and want to help and and sometimes we we we love doing these. That was a coordinated across 7 probe. >> I'm doing really great. It was. So we are always seeking more opportunities to to gain support from the community. So just maybe need to. You know, we're down a little bit more, but I appreciate the proud I would say. Just be proud. That was great. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. >> Thank you very much giving to thank you. Moos us too. >> Item number 11, first part of public We do have to public comment signed up for this evening. First is Alexander Smith. Followed by David Kasey Gray. >> Alexandra, and are too. I apologize. My husband currently no problem in Cuba right now. Tilting it will happen. If hello again. My name is Alexander Smith and my older son attends Tillman Elementary. >> I've been keeping an eye on hb 10. 69. >> Which would override the school board's current library media material, reconsideration procedure by Rick crying, the removal of objection, material within 5 school days. And for that material to remain unavailable to students of that school. Until the objection is resolved, which could take weeks or months. This bill has also passed by the Senate will go into effect JULY 1st. I cannot overstate the value of stories. I'm here today to tell you how a book help Save my life. Growing up in a white evangelical household in the Dallas suburbs. I spent my childhood consuming only parent approved media. I desperately searched for sense of belonging in an environment where I felt out of place as a teenager again experiencing depression, panic attacks and suicidal ideation. By my high school years. My parents were no longer screening the books. I read. This is when my mental health was at its worst. Luckily, it was also when I discovered Chuck Palahniuk sand visible monsters. It's a novel that contains transgender and queer characters. Suicide attempts, drug use sexual abuse, graphic violence and self-harm. The kind of thing that Florida legislators seem to be most fearful of the book was a revelation. It wasn't a doctor giving me or even try to convince me of anything in particular. It was just a story. A story that showed me the world is messy and can be violent and awful. I learned that found family existed and that I could create a different kind of life than the one I grew up in. I had found hope in the most unlikely of places. Maybe even especially ones filled with uncomfortable. Sexual and violent scenes aren't opening a chance for those of us who need to know that the world is more than our personal experience. I truly believe that without that book, I would not be standing here today. A white, a mother of 2 beautiful boys and a proud military spouse. Without that book, I would not be advocating so fiercely from I and every other child's right to access any book that is in their school and classroom libraries. I thank you to keep stories like mine in mind when fielding any ke current and future challenges. Thanks to hb 10, 69 by the summer, you MAY soon have even more power to deprive Manatee County students of surprising lifelines. You can get. David Casey, great. He do for you. >> Good evening. My name is David casing. Graham worked for the school board 14 years. All those Jessica Miller, Elementary working a school food service as well as after school care. I also teach tsa and robotics. I'm here tonight because it was random allocation of possible misconduct for hugging children. The allegation was made on MARCH first and apparently there's no specific event in question because the cameras and we ran back nearly a month to FEBRUARY 7th. Just pull something remotely close to allegations. For the statue's cps was notified and say that the video does not even meet the criteria for investigation. Despite this fact that the professionals clear me of misconduct. There was still a request made terminate me based on violation of school war policies and due to the severity of the complaint. As far as I know, there's a policy on hugging just on impropriety, of which none was found. Policy also states that the move forward with progressive discipline and to terminate that punishment must fit with the severity of the offense. Not the complaint. Honesty, integrity and accountability in high regard. And I don't mind being held accountable for my actions. But I cannot be held accountable for the thoughts of others, especially when they MAY or MAY not have a personal agenda against me. Included in this list. Some call factual allegations when given the chance I will prove that a lot of those facts are not so factual. As well as lack of documentation for some of the events referred to. I request administrative hearing and was granted one. The date is still to be determined. This one. I will have my chance to truly defend myself. And present evidence. Granted. This hearing tonight is no longer a vote from a termination but to suspended without pay. Despite being placed on administrative leave nearly 2 months ago. I have yet to receive my full pay. I ask that you please do not cause my family anymore. Financial burden by suspended without pay, especially before and had the chance to present the evidence and defend myself. I was not allowed to bring any evidence night. Just loud. These 3 minutes. It appears that the consent section, which my matter has been placed in tonight is something previously discussed and put together for a single vote. I honestly don't feel that I can compete with all the other items. And I humbly ask you if it's possible that my situation be removed from that separately for a separate vote. Thanks for your time now speak. GOD bless. That concludes public comment. For this evening. To item number 12 consent items Superintendent Saunders. Recommend the approval of the consent agenda for APRIL. 25th. >> 2023. So moved. Emotion. We have a second. I will second. And what? Did have some of that up. You know I can't click on your b# # . Get cut. >> It whatever is legally possible to discuss about the situation. Could you just give us an? Whatever is legally possible? As a human being standing in front of us and his family apparently is not getting paid. And and so, you know, this is I just I would just like to know a little bit more about the situation. So. >> MISTER MISTER Tatum I will say this procedurally initiate complaint was filed with allegations that was the employees rights to request a hearing he has done so he will be help thinking in policies procedures as well as Florida statute. You have his day. This is coming up before the board removal from paid unpaid. How did not request a hearing would have been straight out to termination. The next steps would be for the Union representative. And we need to work out a date certain before binding arbitration. And once we have a decision for the for the arbitrator will come back before the court for a fight for a final vote. That's why there's no other discussion on this particular matter. Tonight. But book, he requested stay in court. He will get his day in court. >> When you discuss the procedure to determine whether it's a paid administrative leave or unpaid administrative leave. >> At this point, I put a practice and procedure for the past 2 months. He has been paid. Request this hearing is now on paid if he prevails on the merits, he will be given any back pay. It will be very hard to collect for someone who would lose the case there after. >> So he was in a pace that is and then. The way our procedures or policies work one, someone requests a hearing, then they get then we automatically put them into an unpaid status or or how does that, how does a term and >> it's not automatic. It's based upon port vote as well. So it it came up as agenda item. But the ministry complete pending at this point in request has been made for placement and Paik status pending a resolution that hearing which will ultimately come back before the board in a final order. >> It's what we're voting on tonight on this item is to put him in an unpaid status until such time as his administrative hearing comes up. Is that correct? That's correct about how long with that. But what proximate time frame. >> As quick can get a permit, I can go forward. >> ok, I were talking. Experience would be weeks, months. >> I would say to you the pain and the unions obligations with the negotiations. It would be something that we can expedite on our end. I cannot tell you what MISTER Ramos the schedule will but he is a designated representative in the past. We've had hearings that request that and we've actually com for finding of attrition. There's nothing delay this whatsoever in, you? >> Maybe ask this question already. But what is the process to say, ok, we we're now going to move this person from paid administrative leave. And is it something there's a disciplinary board that needs theirs How does that? How is that? The termination made. >> They policy. This because gave a certain authorities. Thing about her authority come before the board for this particular instance, it the unpaid status would be a board decision which with the with the recommendation, the superintendent and which would be a practice with our policy and procedures. The past practices as well. Thank you. That. >> I have a question for me. Yeah, I couldn't cater based on the dialogue. You just had. This is a recommendation was put on consent. Is that typically how and paid or unpaid? Case like this is handled. >> It would be on consent for a particular purpose. So we don't discuss the merits. That was the reason why it's on