School Board Meeting and Public Hearing

1. CALL TO ORDER 2. READING OF THE DISTRICT'S VISION - Board Member Felton 3. MOMENT OF SILENCE 4. VETERAN LED PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of Minutes From the School Board Meeting August 4, 2026, School Board Meeting August 25, 2026 (No Financial Impact) 7. STUDENT CELEBRATIONS 1. School District of Manatee County Named Guy Harvey Conservation District 8. 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 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. Agenda October 6, 2026 School Board of Manatee County Regular Board Meeting - 10:00 AM Walter Miller School Support Center Board Room Times Indicated are Approximate 1

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. 9. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation by RSM, the District Internal Auditors, of their Statement of Work (SOW) for FY 2026-2027 2. Presentation of the Adoption Process, Including Review and Selection of Instructional Materials, for K-12 Mathematics 3. 2026-2027 FAST Progress Monitoring 1 (PM1) Assessment Results 10. 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 Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers (No Financial Impact) 2. Approval of the Report of Teachers' Out-of-Field Content, Reading, and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) (No Financial Impact) 3. Approval of the Waiver(s) of the Manatee Education Association (MEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement (No Financial Impact) 4. Approval to Accept and Expend the 2026-2027 Manatee County Government Student Driver Education Program Grant, and Approve the Interlocal Agreement with Manatee County Government in the Amount of $157,314.00 (Incoming State Grant Funds) 5. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, Preschool Entitlement, in the Amount of $603,335.00 (Incoming Federal Grant Funds) 6. Approval of Amendment #3 to the 2025-2026 Farmworker Career Development Program Grant (No Financial Impact) 7. Approval of the 2026-2027 Instructional Materials Adoption Plan for Mathematics (Multiple Funding Sources) 8. Approval to Use the Omnia Request for Proposal on HVAC Solutions related Products and Services, SDMC No. 27-0040-MR, Estimated in the Amount of $450,000.00 Annually (Capital Funds) 9. Approval to Advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Construction Management (CM) at Risk Services for Manatee High School South Gym Replacement (Capital Funds) 10. Approval for the Bayshore High School Wrestling Team To Participate in the 47th Huntsville Invitational in Huntsville, Alabama on December 3-6, 2026 (School Internal Accounts) 2

11. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NEW BUSINESS ITEMS 12. NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT) 13. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Public Hearing for Consideration to Adopt and Amend School Board Policies 14. NEW BUSINESS (NON-CONSENT ITEMS) 1. Approval to Adopt and Amend School Board Policies (General Fund) 2. Approval of the 2026-2027 Salary Schedules for Teacher Performance Hiring Salary Schedule, Para and MEA Salary Supplement Schedule, Grandfathered Teacher Salary Schedule, Hourly Non-Bargaining, SAMP, and School Administrators (Multiple Funding Sources) 3. Approval of Resolution 2026-006 Authorizing a Section 1011.13, Florida Statutes Tax Anticipation Note (TAN), Series 2026 (General Fund) 4. Approval of Resolution 2026-007 Authorizing the Issuance of Not-to-Exceed $65,000,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of Sales Tax Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2027 (Capital Funds) 15. NEW BUSINESS (NO SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION) 1. Approval of the Statement of Work with RSM US, LLP, to Provide Internal Auditing Services, SDMC No. 25-0077-RG, Estimated in the Amount of $340,000.00 (General Fund) 2. Approval of the 2027 School Board of Manatee County Legislative Priorities 3. Approval of the Proposed 2027 Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards (GFCSB) Federal Legislative Program 4. Approval of the Proposed 2027 Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards (GFCSB) State Legislative Program 16. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY) 17. INFORMATION ONLY (No Board Action Required) 18. UPDATES A. INSTRUCTION UPDATE B. OPERATIONS UPDATE C. LEGAL UPDATE 19. SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS 20. BOARD COMMENTS 21. ADJOURNMENT 3

1. CALL TO ORDER 2. READING OF THE DISTRICT'S VISION - Board Member Felton 3. MOMENT OF SILENCE 4. VETERAN LED PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of Minutes From the School Board Meeting August 4, 2026, School Board Meeting August 25, 2026 (No Financial Impact) 7. STUDENT CELEBRATIONS 1. School District of Manatee County Named Guy Harvey Conservation District 8. 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 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. Agenda October 6, 2026 School Board of Manatee County Regular Board Meeting - 10:00 AM Walter Miller School Support Center Board Room Times Indicated are Approximate 1

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. 9. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation by RSM, the District Internal Auditors, of their Statement of Work (SOW) for FY 2026-2027 2. Presentation of the Adoption Process, Including Review and Selection of Instructional Materials, for K-12 Mathematics 3. 2026-2027 FAST Progress Monitoring 1 (PM1) Assessment Results 10. 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 Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers (No Financial Impact) 2. Approval of the Report of Teachers' Out-of-Field Content, Reading, and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) (No Financial Impact) 3. Approval of the Waiver(s) of the Manatee Education Association (MEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement (No Financial Impact) 4. Approval to Accept and Expend the 2026-2027 Manatee County Government Student Driver Education Program Grant, and Approve the Interlocal Agreement with Manatee County Government in the Amount of $157,314.00 (Incoming State Grant Funds) 5. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, Preschool Entitlement, in the Amount of $603,335.00 (Incoming Federal Grant Funds) 6. Approval of Amendment #3 to the 2025-2026 Farmworker Career Development Program Grant (No Financial Impact) 7. Approval of the 2026-2027 Instructional Materials Adoption Plan for Mathematics (Multiple Funding Sources) 8. Approval to Use the Omnia Request for Proposal on HVAC Solutions related Products and Services, SDMC No. 27-0040-MR, Estimated in the Amount of $450,000.00 Annually (Capital Funds) 9. Approval to Advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Construction Management (CM) at Risk Services for Manatee High School South Gym Replacement (Capital Funds) 10. Approval for the Bayshore High School Wrestling Team To Participate in the 47th Huntsville Invitational in Huntsville, Alabama on December 3-6, 2026 (School Internal Accounts) 2

11. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NEW BUSINESS ITEMS 12. NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT) 13. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Public Hearing for Consideration to Adopt and Amend School Board Policies 14. NEW BUSINESS (NON-CONSENT ITEMS) 1. Approval to Adopt and Amend School Board Policies (General Fund) 2. Approval of the 2026-2027 Salary Schedules for Teacher Performance Hiring Salary Schedule, Para and MEA Salary Supplement Schedule, Grandfathered Teacher Salary Schedule, Hourly Non-Bargaining, SAMP, and School Administrators (Multiple Funding Sources) 3. Approval of Resolution 2026-006 Authorizing a Section 1011.13, Florida Statutes Tax Anticipation Note (TAN), Series 2026 (General Fund) 4. Approval of Resolution 2026-007 Authorizing the Issuance of Not-to-Exceed $65,000,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of Sales Tax Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2027 (Capital Funds) 15. NEW BUSINESS (NO SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION) 1. Approval of the Statement of Work with RSM US, LLP, to Provide Internal Auditing Services, SDMC No. 25-0077-RG, Estimated in the Amount of $340,000.00 (General Fund) 2. Approval of the 2027 School Board of Manatee County Legislative Priorities 3. Approval of the Proposed 2027 Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards (GFCSB) Federal Legislative Program 4. Approval of the Proposed 2027 Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards (GFCSB) State Legislative Program 16. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY) 17. INFORMATION ONLY (No Board Action Required) 18. UPDATES A. INSTRUCTION UPDATE B. OPERATIONS UPDATE C. LEGAL UPDATE 19. SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS 20. BOARD COMMENTS 21. ADJOURNMENT 3

AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.1 School Board of Manatee County October 6, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Action Item Title Approval of Minutes From the School Board Meeting August 4, 2026, School Board Meeting August 25, 2026 (No Financial Impact) Executive Summary Approval of the Minutes from the following meetings: School Board Meeting August 4, 2026 School Board Meeting August 25, 2026 This item aligns with the District’s Strategic Plan Goal(s) which state(s): Recommendation Superintendent recommends approval of the minutes from the School Board Meeting August 4, 2026, the School Board Meeting August 25, 2026 (No Financial Impact). Financial Impact There is no financial impact. Contact Submitting Department: School Board Initiated by: Laura Cox, Board Clerk Attachments: August 4, 2026 School Board Meeting Minutes August 25, 2026 School Board Meeting Minutes 4

Page 1 Minutes August 4, 2026 School Board 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 Attendee Name Status Dr. Laurie Breslin, Superintendent Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services Willie Clark, Deputy Superintendent of Operations Kevin Chapman, Associate Superintendent Cindy Spray, Chair Richard Tatem, Vice-Chair Heather Felton, Board Member Charles Kennedy, Board Member Chad Choate, Board Member Stephen Dye, Board Attorney Present Chair Spray called the Meeting to order at 10:00 A.M. 2) READING OF THE DISTRICT VISION The District Vision was read by Board Member Kennedy. 3) INVOCATION Board Member Kennedy led a moment of silence. 4) VETERAN LED PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4.1 Veteran Led Pledge of Allegiance Superintendent Breslin introduced US Veteran, Kevin Fennell, to lead the district in the Pledge of Allegiance, and presented them with a US flag that was flown over the US Capital. 5) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 5.1 Motion to Approve the Agenda as Amended RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Chad Choate AYES: Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Chad Choate 5

Page 2 The Chair finds good cause to amend the agenda to include: Agenda amended Friday July 31, 2026, to add agenda item 14.3 - Approval of the Florida School Board Association (FSBA) Annual Membership Dues (General Fund) to New Business (No Superintendent Recommendation) and to add Presentation Model Manatee to Reports and Presentation item Model Manatee Presentation by the Manatee County Government. Agenda amended Monday, August 3, 2026, to add Rider to agenda item 10.4 Approval to Purchase Mental Health Services through Centerstone, SDMC No. 27-0056-KM, Not to Exceed $320,000.00 (General Fund) and edit Presentation Model Manatee in Reports and Presentation item Model Manatee Presentation by the Manatee County Government. 6) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 6.1 Approval of the Minutes of July 14, 2026, School Board Workshop RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Chad Choate 7) CELEBRATIONS / RECOGNITIONS 7.1 2027 Invested in Excellence Award Recipient The District recognized Mr. Cliff Dawson, Director of Bands at Braden River High School and Manatee County’s Educator of the Year, for receiving the state “Invested in Excellence” award from the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations. Mr. Dawson expressed gratitude for the recognition. 7.2 School District of Manatee County Recognized by the National School Public Relations Association The School District’s STEM and School Choice Showcases were recognized nationally by the National School Public Relations Association for excellence in collaboration and community engagement. Key staff members were recognized by Jamie Carson, Director of Communications. The award was accepted by Lisa Taylor and Chrissy Kavanaugh on behalf of the District. 7.3 Back to School Jam Ms. Lisa Taylor provided an overview of the upcoming Back-to-School Jam. 8) PUBLIC COMMENT 9) REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 9.1 Model Manatee Presentation by Manatee County Government Mr. Kevin Chapman, Associate Superintendent, introduced the following presenters from the Manatee County Government. In attendance to educate the district on its new Model Manatee Program were Commissioner Amanda Ballard, Mr. Brent Anderson, and Mr. Rodney Jones. Included in the presentation were the following topics. Model Manatee Program • Program Vision – Mission and Purpose 6

Page 3 • Why Model Manatee? • Who Can Participate • Program Experience • Programming Schedule • Sample Agendas • Application and Selection • School District Partnership • Questions The Board asked questions and thanked the County for the collaboration regarding the program and stated their support 10) CONSENT ITEMS 10.1 Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda as Amended RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chad Choate SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Chad Choate 10.1. Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers (No Financial Impact) 10.2. Approval of the Revised Job Description of Administrator, Payroll to Associate Director, Payroll (No Financial Impact) 10.3. Approval of the 2026-2027 Uniform Statewide Assessment Calendar (No Financial Impact) 10.4. Approval to Purchase Mental Health Services through Centerstone, SDMC No. 27-0056- KM, Not to Exceed $320,000.00 (General Fund) updated 8/3/26 10.5. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the 2026-2027 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, K-12 Entitlement, in the Amount of $12,966,675.00 (Incoming Federal Grant Funds) 10.6. Approval to Apply, Accept, and Expend the Perkins V Postsecondary Grant for the 2026- 2027 School Year in the Amount of $211,382 (Incoming Federal Grant Funds) 10.7. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Nita M. Lowery 21st Century Community Learning Centers STARS Grant for Ballard and Samoset Elementary Schools Request for Application, Effective August 2026 - July 2027, in the Amount of $350,870.00 (Incoming Federal Grant Funds) 10.8. Approval of the Agreement between Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast and the School District of Manatee County (No Financial Impact) 7

Page 4 10.9. Approval of the Renewal and Revision of the Apprenticeship Training Program Agreement Between Manasota Air Conditioning Contractors, Inc. and the School Board of Manatee County Through Manatee Technical College (MTC) (Workforce Funding) 10.10. Approval of the Bid on Lift Stations and Grease Trap Services, SDMC No. 27-0028-TM, Estimated in the Amount of $200,000.00 Annually (Multiple Funding Sources) 10.11. Approval of the Bid on Electrical Services, SDMC No. 27-0034-TM, Estimated in the Amount of $1,300,000.00 Annually (Multiple Funding Sources) 10.12. Approval of the Bid on Charter Bus Services, SDMC No. 27-0035-TM, Estimated in the Amount of $1,000,000.00 Annually (Multiple Funding Sources) 10.13. Approval to Purchase Renewal for (2) Evolv Express Single Lane Units, SDMC No. 23- 0051-RG, Estimated in the Amount of $45,000.00 Annually (Multiple Funding Sources) 10.14. Approval of Palmetto High School Partial Replacement Change Order 3 Final Agreement Between Owner and Gilbane Building Company, Decrease in the Amount of $753,454.10 (Capital Funds) 10.15. Approval to Use the Sourcewell Request for Proposal on Automobiles, SUVs, Vans and Light Trucks with Related Equipment and Accessories, SDMC No. 27-0050-MR, Estimated in the Amount of $500,000.00 Annually (Capital Funds) 10.16. Approval of Request to Declare Surplus and Dispose of District Tangible Personal Property Greater than $5,000.00 (Possible Incoming Funds to General Fund and Special Revenue-Food Service Fund) 11) PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NEW BUSINESS ITEMS 12) NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT) 13) NEW BUSINESS (NON-CONSENT) 13.1 Motion to Approve Proclamations for the 2026-2027 School Year RESULT: Adopted [4-1] MOVER: Chad Choate SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: NAYS: Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Chad Choate Richard Tatem The Board discussed the list of proposed Proclamations for the 2026-2027 School Year to include: • Hispanic Heritage Month • Red Ribbon Week • Holocaust Education Week • Black History Month • Farm City Week 8

Page 5 14) NEW BUSINESS (NO SUPERINTENDENT RECOMENDATION) 14.1 Motion to Approve Travel Expenses Associated with the School Board Members’ Attendance at the Greater Florida Consortium of School Board Legislative Meeting, September 16-18, 2026, at the Hilton Miami Downtown, FL, Not to Exceed $1,000.00 (General Fund) RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Chad Choate, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem 14.2. Motion to Approve Travel Expenses for School board Members to Attend the 2026 Manatee Chamber of Commerce Planning Retreat not to exceed $8600.00 (General Fund) RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Heather Felton SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: Chad Choate, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem 14.3 Motion to Approve the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards (GFCSB) Annual Membership Dues (General Fund) RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Chad Choate, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem 15) ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY) 16) INFORMATION ONLY (No Board Action Required) 17) UPDATES 17A. INSTRUCTION UPDATE Mr. Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services, provided an update on the following topics: • Professional Development • New Schools and Facilities • Student Activities 17B. OPERATIONS UPDATE Mr. Willie Clark, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, provided and update regarding the following topics: • Hiring and Transfers • Wellness and Nutrition • Maintenance and Capital Projects 17C. LEGAL UPDATE Mr. Stephen Dye, Board attorney stated he had no updates for the Board. 18) SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS Superintendent Breslin provided the following update to the Board: • Thanked Board for approval of Consent Agenda and highlighted several items • Highlighted recent and upcoming local events 9

Page 6 19) BOARD COMMENTS Board Member Choate highlighted safety regarding bus cameras and stop arm lights and congratulated staff on selection to the new class of Leadership Manatee. Board Member Kennedy expressed gratitude to the community partners who supported the Back to School Jam. Board Member Felton thanked staff for the hard work that is required prior to opening schools and noted recent and upcoming public events. Vice-Chair Tatem shared a brief safety message regarding school construction zones. Vice-Chair Spray noted looking forward to the start of the school year. 20) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Chair Spray adjourned the Meeting at 11:14 AM. ______________________________ Cindy Spray Chairman NOTICE Any person who desires to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at the above-mentioned meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which an appeal may be based. School Board meetings are held in accessible locations. Auxiliary aids will be provided, upon written request received at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, to participants with disabilities. 10

Page 1 Minutes August 25, 2026 School Board Meeting 5:30 PM Manatee County School District 215 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205 www.manateeschools.net Times Indicated Are Approximate 1) CALL TO ORDER Attendee Name Status Dr. Laurie Breslin, Superintendent Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services Kevin Chapman, Associate Superintendent Cindy Spray, Chair Richard Tatem, Vice-Chair Heather Felton, Board Member Charles Kennedy, Board Member Chad Choate, Board Member Stephen Dye, Board Attorney Present Chair Spray called the Meeting to order at 5:30 PM. 2) READING OF THE DISTRICT VISION The District Vision was read by Board Member Choate. 3) INVOCATION Board Member Choate led a moment of silence in honor of Coach Bryan Wilkes. 4) VETERAN LED PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4.1 Veteran Led Pledge of Allegiance Superintendent Breslin introduced US Veteran, and JROTC Instructor, Brian Webb, to lead the district in the Pledge of Allegiance, and presented them with a US flag that was flown over the US Capital. 5) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 5.1 Motion to Approve the Agenda RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chad Choate SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Chad Choate 11

Page 2 6) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 6.1 Approval of the Minutes of July 21, 2026, School Board Meeting and Public Hearing and the July 28, 2026, School Board Meeting and Public Hearing RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Chad Choate AYES: Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Chad Choate 7) CELEBRATIONS / RECOGNITIONS 7.1 Summer Nutrition Program Regina Thoma, Executive Director of School Support Services, and Sky Grundy, Student Nutrition Supervisor, celebrated the success of the summer nutrition program. More than 227,000 meals, at more than 70 sites, were handed out to the community over the summer to district children and teens. 7.2 Back to School Jam Ms. Jamie Carson, Director of Communications, introduced special guests from the Bradenton Marauders, Captain Crossbones, and Marty the Marauder. Also, in attendance for recognition for their participation in the Back-to-School Jam, were the Braden River High School Cheerleaders. Ms. Carson praised the district and the community for the collaborative event that gifted over 1,500 backpacks filled with school supplies to the families in attendance. Board Members thanked everyone involved in the event and noted what a community success it was. 8) PUBLIC COMMENT The following public comments were made: • Carrie Nathans • Martha S. Jacobs • Lawrence DePaoli • Bradley Thomas 9) REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 9.1 Presentation of the School District of Manatee County Strategic Plan 2026-2029 Mr. Kevin Chapman, Associate Superintendent, introduced the Strategic Initiatives team to include Mr. Omar Edwards, Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives, and Ms. Chrissy Kavanaugh, Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives. Mr. Chapman provided a presentation and overview of the completed Strategic Plan 2026-2029. Included in the presentation were the following: Strategic Plan Process: From Vision to Impact Discover & Listen Purpose and Priorities Alignment & Refinement Strategic Plan Refinement Final Strategic Plan Design Manatee Momentum 12

Page 3 Portrait of a Graduate Priority Areas 1-4 Goals Strategic Plan Activation Immediate Short-Term On-Going Engagements Chair Spray read the newly developed District Purpose Statement:The School District of Manatee County, grounded in the Portrait of a Graduate, develops every student for life, learning, and leadership, and prepares them to succeed and contribute to their community. Superintendent Breslin provided additional information regarding the development and incorporation of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) into the Strategic Plan. The Superintendent explained that KPIs have been designed, and will be available on the District website after Board approval, as evolving benchmarks within the Strategic Plan and will be updated annually to ensure continued progress within every Priority Area and Goal. Superintendent Breslin also noted the importance of annual KPI’s to develop and evolve because they would be tied to her annual evaluations. The Board asked questions and held discussions. After taking public comment into consideration and after discussion between the Board and Superintendent, the Board declined to change the name distinction from “Plan” to “Framework”. 10) CONSENT ITEMS 10.1 Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Chad Choate AYES: Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Chad Choate 11) NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT) 12) NEW BUSINESS (NON-CONSENT) 12.1 Motion to Approval of the New School District of Manatee County 2026-2029 Strategic Plan (No Financial Impact) RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Heather Felton SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Chad Choate, Richard Tatem 12.2 Motion to Approval of Advertising a Notice of Intent to Amend School Board Policies and Setting a Public Hearing at the Board Meeting on October 6, 2026 (General Fund) RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Chad Choate AYES: Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Chad Choate Richard Tatem 13

Page 4 13) NEW BUSINESS (NO SUPERINTENDENT RECOMENDATION) 14) ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY) 15) INFORMATION ONLY (No Board Action Required) 16) UPDATES 16A. INSTRUCTION UPDAT