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Tuesday, February 17, 2026 · School board meeting record
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Voting yes on all of these (5)
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE GAP YEAR PURCHASE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS, GRADES 9-12 FOR SCHOOL YEAR 26-27
APPROVAL OF THE RECOMMENDED MIDDLE SCHOOL REALIDADES SPANISH 1 YR GAP INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL FOR 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR
APPROVAL FOR REALIDADES SPANISH INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR HIGH SCHOOL LEVELS 1-4 FOR SCHOOL YEAR 26-27
APPROVAL/DENIAL OF THE CHARTER RENEWAL FOR DREAMERS ACADEMY
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027 SCHOOL START TIMES
8 recorded votes
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA - Voted yes on the motion “That the Sarasota County School Board approve the February 17, 2026 agenda as submitted on February 10, 2026 with the following changes:”; the record reports passed.
Official recordAPPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - Voted yes on the motion “That the Sarasota County School Board approve the meeting minutes.”; the record reports passed.
Official recordAPPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA - Voted yes on the motion “That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Consent Agenda.”; the record reports passed.
Official recordAPPROVAL OF THE GAP YEAR PURCHASE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS, GRADES 9-12 FOR SCHOOL YEAR 26-27 - Voted yes on the motion “That the Sarasota County School Board approve the GAP year purchase of instructional materials for English Language Arts, Grades K-12.”; the record reports passed.
Official recordAPPROVAL OF THE RECOMMENDED MIDDLE SCHOOL REALIDADES SPANISH 1 YR GAP INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL FOR 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR - Voted yes on the motion “That the Sarasota County School Board approve the cost for this 1-year GAP of the Realidades Spanish A & B for school year 26-27.”; the record reports passed.
Official recordAPPROVAL FOR REALIDADES SPANISH INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR HIGH SCHOOL LEVELS 1-4 FOR SCHOOL YEAR 26-27 - Voted yes on the motion “That the Sarasota County School Board approve the cost for the Realidades Spanish GAP year for the 26-27 school year.”; the record reports passed.
Official recordAPPROVAL/DENIAL OF THE CHARTER RENEWAL FOR DREAMERS ACADEMY - Voted yes on the motion “That the Sarasota County School Board approve the charter renewal with Dreamers Academy.”; the record reports passed.
Official recordAPPROVAL OF SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027 SCHOOL START TIMES - Voted yes on the motion “That the Sarasota County School Board approve the school year 2026-2027 start times.”; the record reports passed.
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Split-screen / Notes
Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd.
1. Call Meeting to Order The Chair convened the February 17, 2026 Regular Board Meeting at 10:00 a.m.
Present: • Bridget Ziegler, Chair • Robyn Marinelli, Vice Chair • Liz Barker • Tom Edwards • Karen Rose
Invocation: Rabbi Elaine Glickman, Temple Emanu-El
2. Pledge of Allegiance Student Representative: Hayden Heaney, Venice High School
3. Approval of Agenda
3.1 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Board - February 17, 2026 (Addendum).pdf
That the Sarasota County School Board approve the February 17, 2026 agenda as submitted on February 10, 2026 with the following changes: • Addendum added to the Human Resources Personnel Report
Moved by: Karen Rose Seconded by: Robyn Marinelli
Aye Liz Barker, Thomas Edwards, Robyn Marinelli, Bridget Ziegler, and Karen Rose
Approved 5-0
4. Superintendent's Report Topics: • Consent Agenda: Items #9.1, 9.3, 9.4, 9.7 • FL Prepaid Open Enrollment starts February 1st • FDOE ESE Parent Survey • SCS & USF College of Education Celebrate Innovative Partnership • SCS Open Enrollment • Winter Teacher Institute
5. Public Hearing
5.1 PUBLIC HEARING/COMMENT FOR RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR K12 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS FOR THE 27-28 SCHOOL YEAR. https://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/o/scs/page/k-12-ela-textbook-adoption
Speakers: Teresa DeWitt Barbara Vaughn Coreen Prochnow Bill Nease Sandi Armstrong
6. Public Comment - Agenda Items Speakers: • Teresa DeWitt • Ltc. Duff Smiley • Parker Sasville
7. Approval of Minutes
7.1 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Board Meeting - Jan 20 2026 - Minutes - Public.docx Monthly Work Session - Feb 03 2026 - Minutes - Public.docx
That the Sarasota County School Board approve the meeting minutes.
Moved by: Karen Rose Seconded by: Robyn Marinelli
Aye Liz Barker, Thomas Edwards, Robyn Marinelli, Bridget Ziegler, and Karen Rose
Approved 5-0
8. Approval of Consent Agenda
8.1 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Consent Agenda.
Moved by: Karen Rose Seconded by: Robyn Marinelli Aye Liz Barker, Thomas Edwards, Robyn Marinelli, Bridget Ziegler, and Karen Rose
Approved 5-0
9. Consent Agenda
Academic Services
9.1 APPROVAL OF VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT BETWEEN DEB'S DESTINATIONS , LLC AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL 38625456v1 - Deb's Destinations LLC VIP Site Agreement 2025.docx
That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Vocational Instructional Program Agreement between Deb’s Destinations, LLC and the School Board of Sarasota County, FL. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval by General Counsel.
9.2 APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN FLORIDA CENTER AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL Florida Center Contract.pdf
That the Sarasota County School Board approve the contract for services delivered by the Florida Center to Student Services department staff. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval by General Counsel.
9.3 APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA-MANATEE-SARASOTA AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL 38829404v1 - State College School Board of Sarasota Student Experience Agreement 1.26 Renewal.docx
That the Sarasota County School Board approve this agreement between State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota and the School Board of Sarasota County, FL. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval by General Counsel.
9.4 APPROVAL OF THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLS AND THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA 38626688v5 - University North Florida Agreement - SARASOTA COUNTY 2025-2031 Updated (FINAL).docx
That the Sarasota County School Board approve the affiliation agreement between Sarasota County Schools and the University of North Florida. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval by General Counsel.
9.5 APPROVAL OF 2026-2027 ELEMENTARY BEFORE/AFTERCARE FEE SCHEDULE B4AC Fee Sched 26-27.pdf
That the Sarasota County School Board approve the 2026-2027 Elementary Before/Aftercare Fee Schedule.
agenda: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Boulevard Regular Board Meeting February 17, 2026 10:00 AM
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Agenda
3.1 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Board - February 17, 2026 (Addendum).pdf
That the Sarasota County School Board approve the February 17, 2026 agenda as submitted on February 10, 2026 with the following changes: Addendum added to the Human Resources Personnel Report
4. Superintendent's Report
5. Public Hearing
5.1 PUBLIC HEARING/COMMENT FOR RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR K12 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS FOR THE 27-28 SCHOOL YEAR. https://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/o/scs/page/k-12-ela-textbook-adoption
6. Public Comment - Agenda Items
7. Approval of Minutes
7.1 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Board Meeting - Jan 20 2026 - Minutes - Public.docx Monthly Work Session - Feb 03 2026 - Minutes - Public.docx
That the Sarasota County School Board approve the meeting minutes.
8. Approval of Consent Agenda
8.1 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Consent Agenda.
9. Consent Agenda
Academic Services
9.1 APPROVAL OF VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT BETWEEN DEB'S DESTINATIONS , LLC AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL 38625456v1 - Deb's Destinations LLC VIP Site Agreement 2025.docx
That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Vocational Instructional Program Agreement between Deb’s Destinations, LLC and the School Board of Sarasota County, FL. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval by General Counsel.
9.2 APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN FLORIDA CENTER AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL Florida Center Contract.pdf
That the Sarasota County School Board approve the contract for services delivered by the Florida Center to Student Services department staff. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval by General Counsel.
9.3 APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA-MANATEE-SARASOTA AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL 38829404v1 - State College School Board of Sarasota Student Experience Agreement 1.26 Renewal.docx
That the Sarasota County School Board approve this agreement between State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota and the School Board of Sarasota County, FL. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval by General Counsel.
9.4 APPROVAL OF THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLS AND THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA 38626688v5 - University North Florida Agreement - SARASOTA COUNTY 2025-2031 Updated (FINAL).docx
That the Sarasota County School Board approve the affiliation agreement between Sarasota County Schools and the University of North Florida. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval by General Counsel.
9.5 APPROVAL OF 2026-2027 ELEMENTARY BEFORE/AFTERCARE FEE SCHEDULE B4AC Fee Sched 26-27.pdf
That the Sarasota County School Board approve the 2026-2027 Elementary Before/Aftercare Fee Schedule.
9.6 APPROVAL OF HIGH SCHOOL FIELD TRIP SPHS 3-16 thru 3-22-26 FIRST Robotics Searcy, AZ (Stephen McCormack).pdf
That the Sarasota County School Board approve the High School field trip.
Human Resources: Staffing and Professional Standards
9.7 APPROVAL OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT Board - February 17, 2026 (Regular).pdf
That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Human Resources Instructional/Classified Personnel Report.
Business Services: Purchasing and Material Management
9.8 APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES FROM VENDORS UNDER COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WITH A LEAD AGENCY THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR FACILITY MRO, INDUSTRIAL AND BUILDING RELATED SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT Fastenal Sourcewell REC.pdf
That the Sarasota County School Board approve the cooperative contracts awarded to Fastenal Company for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services.
9.9 APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS OR SERVICES THAT ARE EXEMPT FROM THE BIDDING PROCESS FOR FASTTRACK SOFTWARE US LLC Fasttrack Software Except REC.pdf
That the Sarasota County School Board approve the attached list of vendors for the anticipated purchase of materials and services exempt from the bidding process.
9.10 APPROVAL TO INCREASE PURCHASING LIMIT FOR THE ANTICIPATED PURCHASE OF MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES (PER THE ATTACHED LIST) FROM VENDORS UNDER CONTRACT WITH A COOPERATIVE WITH A LEAD AGENCY THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE & SOLUTIONS Brightly REC.pdf
That the Sarasota County School Board approve the request to increase the purchasing limit for the cooperative contracts awarded to Brightly, for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services.
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