School Board Meeting and Public Hearing

Page 1 Minutes February 24, 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 Willie Clark, Interim 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 Kevin Pendley, General Counsel Present Chairman 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 The invocation was provided by Major Tom Richmond, Commanding Officer for the Salvation Army of Manatee County. 4) COLOR GUARD Color Guard Presentation was provided by Manatee High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Cadets (JROTC). Escorting the JROTC cadets was Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) K. Todd Crawford. Attending cadets were as follows: Cadet Joslyn Navas Cadet Citaly Sosa Cadet David Hernandez Cadet Davian Randall 5) VETERAN LED PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5.1 Veteran Led Pledge of Allegiance

Page 2 Superintendent Breslin introduced U.S. Army Reservist Staff Sergeant Maureen Kauzlarich to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. 6) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 6.1 Motion to Approve the Agenda as Amended RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chad Choate SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Chad Choate, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem The Chair finds good cause to amend the agenda to include: Agenda amended Friday, February 20, 2026, to add attachment Grades 6-12 World Languages Instructional Adoption Recommendations to Reports and Presentation item World Languages Adoption Committee Process and Recommendations. Agenda amended Friday February 20, 2026, to add New Business (No Superintendent Recommendation) item Approval of School Board Member Spray to Travel to Washington, D.C. with the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards March 16-18, 2026, Not to Exceed $2,300.00 (General Fund). 6.1a. Board Member Kennedy Made a Motion to Amend the Agenda and Move the Black History Month Proclamation 14.2 to the First Student Celebrations and Recognitions as Item 8.1 RESULT: Failed due to Lack of a Second MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: The motion failed for lack of a second. Board member Kennedy asked for clarification from the Board Attorney Stephen Dye, who provided information regarding the placement of the Proclamation on the agenda, as it is different than past proclamations. The Board held discussion. 6.1b. Board Member Kennedy Made a Motion to Amend the Agenda and Move the Black History Month Proclamation 14.2 to the Second Student Celebrations and Recognitions as Item 8.2 RESULT: Failed due to Lack of a Second MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: After clarification from the Board Legal counsel, the motion failed for a lack of a second. The Board returned to the original vote item 6.1. 7) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 8) STUDENT CELEBRATIONS / RECOGNITIONS 8.1 Celebration of Rogers Garden-Bullock Elementary School Ms. Jamie Carson, Director of Communications, introduced the principal of Rogers Garden-Bullock Elementary School, Mr. Michael Escorcia, who presented a video produced by the students of Rogers

Page 3 Garden-Bullock Elementary School. The following family members of celebrated school namesake were in attendance to speak of their family legacy: • Patrice Royal • Keeara Goff • Kendi Goff • Andrea Brewer • Desiree Brewer • Kenneth Goff • Kenna Goff • Gloria Gladne • Gerald Gladne • Lynda F. Williams • Michelle Crocket 8.2 Celebration of Embracing our Differences Students from Gene Witt Elementary School Ms. Jamie Carson, Director of Communications, introduced art teacher Ms. Roberson-Hoy who provided information regarding the Embracing our Differences art exhibit. The following students from Gene Witt Elementary School were in attendance: • Kimberly Roberson-Hoy- art teacher • Levi • Emmison • Camden • Hailey • Manny • Everett • Addy • Christian • McKaila • Eliose • Leighton 9) PUBLIC COMMENT The following community public comments were made: • Jason M. Troop • Ms. Wharton • Martha Jacobs • Pat Simmons 10) REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 10.1 World Languages Adoption Committee Process and Recommendation Mr. Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services, and Erin Chapman, Instructional Project Coordinator, provided a presentation regarding the World Languages adoption process and recommendations. Included in the presentation were the following: Grades 6-12 World Languages Instructional Materials Adoption Recommendations • Statute and Policy

Page 4 • Grade 6-12 World Languages Instructional Materials Adoptions o Spanish o French • Instructional Materials Adoption Process o Spanish I-IV Selection o French I-II Selection • Next Steps o 30 Day Objection Period o Objection Process (if needed) o Place order (as early as April 2026) Throughout the presentation, the Board asked questions and held discussions. 11) CONSENT ITEMS 11.1 Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda as Amended RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chad Choate SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: Chad Choate, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem 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 World Languages Adoption Committee Recommendations for the 2026- 2027 School Year, Approximately $750,000.00 (Multiple Funding Sources) 4. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Safety and Security of School Buildings Grant in the Amount of $323,683.00 (Incoming State Grant Funds) 5. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend Amendment 5 of the Stronger Connections Grant in the Amount of $46,571.92 (Incoming Federal Grant Funds) 6. Approval of the Manatee Technical College (MTC) Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreements for the 2026-2027 School Year (No Net Financial Impact) 7. Approval to Renew the Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs (FPCTP) Program, Project Educational Development Geared for Employment (EDGE) for the 2026-2031 School Years (No Financial Impact) 8. Approval of the Amendment to the Rowlett Middle Charter Academy Contract to Reflect High Performing Status, Moving from a Current Term of Five (5) Years to a Term of Fifteen (15) Years to June 30, 2037 (No Financial Impact) 9. Approval of the Revised Purchase of Character Education Program with Game on Nation, SDMC No. 26-0046-BS, Estimated in the amount of $175,000.00 (Multiple Funding Sources)

Page 5 10. Approval of Authorization to Negotiate Architect and Engineering (AE) Services for Tillman Elementary Campus Wide Renovations (No Financial Impact) 11. Approval of Request to Declare Surplus and Donate District Property (Outgoing Donation) 12. 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) 12) NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT) 13) NEW BUSINESS (NON-CONSENT) 13.1 Approval of the Budget Amendments for December 2025 (No Financial Impact) RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Chad Choate AYES: Chad Choate, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem Ms. Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services, provided an overview of the budget amendments for December 2025. 13.2 Approval of Advertising a Notice of Intent to Amend School Board Policies and Setting a Public Hearing at the Board Meeting on April 7, 2026 (General Fund) RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Chad Choate, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem Superintendent Breslin noted that approval of this item will advertise the list of policies that will be workshopped and voted on at the April 7th meeting. After a request by Board Member Choate, the Superintendent stated that Policy 1419.1 regarding Proclamations will be discussed and possibly edited at the workshop but would not be ready for approval at the April 7th meeting. 14) NEW BUSINESS (NO SUPERINTENDENT RECOMENDATION) 14.1 Motion to Approve School Board Member Spray to Travel to Washington, D.C. with the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards March 16-18, 2026, Not to exceed $2300 (General Fund) – Added after publication RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chad Choate SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: Chad Choate, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem 14.2 Black History Month Proclamation RESULT: Adopted [4-1] MOVER: Heather Felton SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: NAYS: Chad Choate, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem

Page 6 Board Member Felton provided an overview of her timely request to continue as past practice, the School Board Black History Month Proclamation. Vice-Chair Tatem stated his preference for an ‘American History Month’ rather than the currently celebrated ‘Black History Month’ and provided the following topics in a presentation: • Proposition: Make February ‘American History Month’ • Thesis: “Current and historical black American leaders have urged Americans to not look at each other through a race-based lens” o Frederick Douglas, (1818-1895) o Booker T. Washington, (1856-1915) o Martin Luther King, Jr (1929-1968) o Glenn Loury, PhD (1948 - ) o Carol M. Swain, PhD (1954 - ) o Morgan Freeman (1937 - ) • Conclusion After the conclusion, Vice-Chair Tatem made a motion for amendment of the Black History Month Proclamation. 14.2a Motion to Amend the Motion to Not Celebrate Black History Month and to Instead Celebrate American History Month RESULT: Failed due to Lack of a Second MOVER: Richard Tatem SECONDER: The motion failed for lack of a second. Board Members held continued discussion regarding the Black History Month Proclamation, the timing of the ‘American History Month’ Proclamation proposition, the need to update Policy 149.1 Public Expressions of Members and Proclamations, and the suitability of using a workshop as a time to change wording for a proclamation rather than a meeting. Board Member Felton noted her displeasure at the motion brought forward by Vice-Chair Tatem, and Board Member Kennedy requested the District follow suit with the standards-based, and national request, to support Black History Month. Additional information was provided by Board Attorney, Mr. Stephen Dye and Superintendent Breslin. 14.2b Board Member Choate Call to Question RESULT: Adopted [4-1] MOVER: Choate SECONDER: Kennedy AYES: NAYS: Chad Choate, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem Vote returned to the motion on the floor to adopt the proclamation 14.2. The Black History Month Proclamation was read by Chairman Spray. 15) CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT IF NECESSARY 16) INFORMATION ONLY (No Board Action Required)

Page 7 16.1. Year to Date Financial Statements Through December 31, 2025 16.2. Year to Date Charter School Financial Statement Summary Through December 31, 2025 17) UPDATES INSTRUCTION UPDATE Mr. Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services, updated the board on the following: • District testing • Upcoming High School night • District sports update • Regional competitions and upcoming events OPERATIONS UPDATE Mr. Willie Clark, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, updated the board on the following: • Recent and upcoming Operations job fairs • Food and Nutrition Services update • Transportation and training update • HR process and Web design update LEGAL UPDATE Board Attorney, Mr. Stephen Dye, provided a brief update regarding: • District personnel and representatives from the Affordable Housing project will be meeting to move forward. The meeting with Mr. Vengroff including a long-term lease agreement discussion that will come back for Board approval 19) SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS Superintendent Breslin provided the following update to the Board: • Thanked Board for support from the Consent Agenda o World Language Adoption, MTC Items, Safety, Security, and Stronger connections Grant • Noted recent and upcoming school and district events • Update regarding the development of the new strategic plan and public events for input • Manatee Elementary community partnership school ribbon cutting event 20) BOARD COMMENTS Board Member Choate • Praised Manatee Elementary Community Partnership celebration Board Member Kennedy • Thanked partnerships at Manatee Elementary Community Partnership Program Board Member Felton • Expressed appreciation to the internship partnership with USF • Noted upcoming events including the local Chili Cookoff • Provided update regarding recent events and travel Vice-Chair Tatem • Noted attendance at recent local District sporting events • Spoke regarding the topic of proclamations Chair Spray • Provided comments regarding the proclamations • Noted HR updates and retirees

Page 8 • Thanked the public who attended meetings • Provided ‘bravery coins’ to Board Members 21) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Chair Spray adjourned the Meeting at 7:48 PM. ______________________________ Cindy Spray Chairman NOTICE Any person who desires to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at the above-mentioned meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which an appeal may be based. School Board meetings are held in accessible locations. Auxiliary aids will be provided, upon written request received at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, to participants with disabilities.

1. CALL TO ORDER 2. DISTRICT VISION - Choate 3. INVOCATION 4. COLOR GUARD - Manatee High School 5. VETERAN LED PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 1. Approval of the Agenda Amendments - added after publishing 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 8. STUDENT CELEBRATIONS | RECOGNITIONS 1. Celebration of Rogers Garden-Bullock Elementary School 9. PUBLIC COMMENT AND RESPONSES (UP TO 60 MINUTES) Public comment is not an open forum to discuss matters unrelated to education, to support or oppose candidates for public office, or to engage in commercial speech attempting to sell a service or product to the School Board or public. Also, public comment is not a forum to attack individual school system employees or Board Members. Any such complaints should be submitted in writing to the Superintendent for appropriate handling. Finally, this is not a forum for addressing issues involving individual students. Because of privacy concerns, such issues should be submitted in writing to the Superintendent for appropriate handling. Each speaker is allowed three minutes to address the Board. Speakers must stand at the podium and not approach the dais. This is a business meeting of the School Board and the public expects that we conduct it in an orderly, efficient, effective and dignified manner. We request that speakers keep this in mind when making your comments. We also request that the audience keep that in mind and not demonstrate approval or disapproval of what a speaker has said by clapping or booing. The Board appreciates the public's input and will listen attentively, consider each comment, and usually will not respond, enter into debate, or answer questions during comments on agenda items or during the public comments section. Agenda February 24, 2026 School Board of Manatee County Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing - 5:30 PM 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. 10. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. World Languages Adoption Committee Process and Recommendations 11. CONSENT ITEMS All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by a Board member, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered at the end of the section. 1. Approval of the 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 World Languages Adoption Committee Recommendations for the 2026- 2027 School Year, Approximately $750,000.00 (Multiple Funding Sources) 4. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Safety and Security of School Buildings Grant in the Amount of $323,683.00 (Incoming State Grant Funds) 5. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend Amendment 5 of the Stronger Connections Grant in the Amount of $46,571.92 (Incoming Federal Grant Funds) 6. Approval of the Manatee Technical College (MTC) Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreements for the 2026-2027 School Year (No Net Financial Impact) 7. Approval to Renew the Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs (FPCTP) Program, Project Educational Development Geared for Employment (EDGE) for the 2026-2031 School Years (No Financial Impact) 8. Approval of the Amendment to the Rowlett Middle Charter Academy Contract to Reflect High Performing Status, Moving from a Current Term of Five (5) Years to a Term of Fifteen (15) Years to June 30, 2037 (No Financial Impact) 9. Approval of the Revised Purchase of Character Education Program with Game on Nation, SDMC No. 26-0046-BS, Estimated in the amount of $175,000.00 (Multiple Funding Sources) 10. Approval of Authorization to Negotiate Architect and Engineering (AE) Services for Tillman Elementary Campus Wide Renovations (No Financial Impact) 11. Approval of Request to Declare Surplus and Donate District Property (Outgoing Donation) 12. 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) 2

12. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion Items Pulled from Consent) 13. NEW BUSINESS (Non-Consent Items) 1. Approval of the Budget Amendments for December 2025 (No Financial Impact) 2. Approval of Advertising a Notice of Intent to Amend School Board Policies and Setting a Public Hearing at the Board Meeting on April 7, 2026 (General Fund) 14. NEW BUSINESS (No Superintendent Recommendation) 1. Approval of School Board Member Spray to Travel to Washington, D.C. with the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards March 16-18, 2026 Not to Exceed $2,300.00 (General Fund) - added after publication 2. Black History Month 2026 Proclamation 15. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY) 16. INFORMATION ONLY (No Board Action Required) 1. Year-to-Date Financial Statements Through December 31, 2025 (No Financial Impact) 2. Year-to-Date Charter School Financial Statement Summary Through December 31, 2025 17. UPDATES A. INSTRUCTION UPDATE B. OPERATIONS UPDATE C. LEGAL UPDATE 18. SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS 19. BOARD COMMENTS 20. ADJOURNMENT 3

AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.1 School Board of Manatee County February 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing Action Item Title Approval of the Agenda Amendments - added after publishing Executive Summary The Chair finds good cause to amend the agenda to include: Agenda amended Friday February 20, 2026, to add attachment Grades 6-12 World Languages Instructional Adoption Recommendations to Reports and Presentation item World Languages Adoption Committee Process and Recommendations. Agenda amended Friday February 20, 2026, to add New Business (No Superintendent Recommendation) item Approval of School Board Member Spray to Travel to Washington, D.C. with the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards March 16-18, 2026 Not to Exceed $2,300.00 (General Fund). This item aligns with the District’s Strategic Plan Goal(s) which state(s): Ready To Grow | Goal 7 Promote our schools and District as remaining highly competitive and uniquely designed to produce top-notch graduates, great neighbors, and responsible citizens Recommendation The Superintendent recommends the approval of the agenda amendments. Financial Impact There is no financial impact to amending the agenda. Contact Submitting Department: School Board 4

AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.1 School Board of Manatee County February 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing Title Celebration of Rogers Garden-Bullock Elementary School Executive Summary The School Board will honor the legacy of Rogers Garden-Bullock Elementary School. Contact Submitting Department: Communications Initiated by: Kevin Chapman 5

AGENDA ITEM NO. 10.1 School Board of Manatee County February 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing Title World Languages Adoption Committee Process and Recommendations Executive Summary Mr. Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instruction, and Ms. Erin Chapman, Coordinator of Instructional Projects, will present on the 2026-2027 world languages adoption committee process and recommendations. Florida law requires each district School Board to purchase instructional materials to provide each student in kindergarten through grade 12 with a major tool of instruction in the core courses of mathematics, language arts, science, social studies, reading, and literature. Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1006.43, Florida State Board of Education Rule 6A-7.0710, and School District of Manatee County Policy 2520, district staff implemented the adoption process for World Languages for implementation in the 2026-27 school year. The District's textbook adoption committee for World Languages convened on January 5th, 2026, January 8th,2026, and January 21, 2026. All the options evaluated by the districts adoption committee were included on the Florida DOE Short Bid Report for 9-12 World Languages. The World Languages instructional materials adoption committee recommendations are identified below. The website https://www.manateeschools.net/textbookadoption contains the committee's agendas and meeting note, as well as digital access for public review. If approved by the School Board, the Superintendent will purchase the committee's highest-ranked recommended instructional materials that also appear on the 2025- 26 FLDOE World Languages Instructional Materials Adoption List current at the time of purchase following the 30-day objection filing period. Relevant professional learning will be provided in anticipation of program implementation beginning in August of 2026. The World Languages Adoption Committee recommends, in order preference, the following instructional materials: Spanish- 1. Carnegie Learning, Inc 2. Klett World Languages, Inc French- 1. Klett World Languages, Inc 2. Vista Higher Learning The recommended materials are avaiable for public review online or in person at the Professional Support Center located at 2501 63rd Ave E, Bradenton, Fl 34203. Contact Submitting Department: Curriculum and Professional Learning Initiated By: Tiffany Spradling Attachments: World Languages IM Ranking Recommendations-added after publication 6

Grades 6-12 World Languages Instructional Materials Adoption Recommendations February 24, 2026 School Board Meeting 7

Statute and Policy • Florida law and School Board policy 2520 ( Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials) requires the School Board to adopt and provide adequate instructional materials to students enrolled in the School District of Manatee County. 2 8

Grades 6-12 World Languages Instructional Materials Adoptions • SDMC middle and high schools offer Spanish and French world language courses. • In 2025-2026, over 3,700 students are enrolled in a Spanish or French course. • Adopting new materials will provide much needed digital and instructional advancements in world language instruction for teachers and students. 3 9

Instructional Materials Adoption Process Adoption Plan Board Approval Public Announcement Course Call to Publishers to Participate IT Pre-screening Process District and Public Access to Materials Adoption Committees Recruited, Selected, and Trained Committee Reviews and Rankings Presentation of Recommendations to School Board 2/24/26 30-Day Public Objection Window 2/25-3/27/26 Materials Purchased After 3/27/26 4 10

Adoption Process • Publishers presented print and digital materials that were evaluated by the District Instructional Materials Adoption Committees (middle and high school world languages teachers, school administrators, parents, and community members) for both Spanish and French. • Publishers’ sample materials were available for in-person view at the Professional Support Center and digitally on the District website. • Committees met to evaluate the publishers’ sample materials for alignment to state standards and effective classroom implementation. • Feedback on publishers’ sample materials was solicited from non- committee serving world languages teachers and the public. • Selections for Spanish I-IV and French I-II have been state-approved for classroom use beginning in 2026-27. 5 11

Spanish I-IV Selection • Student Edition: language practice and exploration through guided in-class and independent lessons • Student Workbook: vocabulary, grammar, and cultural understanding built with practical exercises, authentic resources, and Pre-AP practice • Easy to follow, engaging layout • Interactive digital texts with embedded media and auto-graded activities • Vocabulary in Context videos and eVisuals to support language growth • Cultural study is embedded in each unit • Teachers can track student progress online and plan engaging and differentiated lessons with provided resources • Supports for differentiation and accommodations provided • Integration with Schoology 12

French I-II Selection • Proficiency-based, innovative, standards-based French program • Follows a communicative approach to learning through projects inspired by real-world scenarios • Integrates culture and interactive technology throughout • Workbooks expand grammar and vocabulary presented in textbook • Grammar and Pronunciation tutorials • Videos with scripts and closed captions; audio files with scripts • Interactive quizzes and assessment resources that allow teachers to track student progress online and plan engaging and differentiated lesson with provided resources • Supports for differentiation and accommodations provided • Integration with Schoology 13

Next Steps 8 30-Day Objection Filing Period (Feb 25 – Mar 27, 2026) Objection Process, if needed Place Order (as early as Apr 2026) 14

Grades 6-12 World Languages Instructional Materials Adoption Recommendations February 24, 2026 School Board Meeting 15

AGENDA ITEM NO. 11.1 School Board of Manatee County February 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing Action Item Title Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers (No Financial Impact) Executive Summary The personnel listed under change of assignments, promotions, reappointments, reassignments, resignations, retirements, suspensions, terminations, and transfers have been recommended by their principal or immediate supervisor to the Superintendent of Schools. The personnel recommended for appointments for the 2025-2026 school years have been interviewed by administrative staff members and have applications with favorable references on file in the Human Resources Department. The lists for Teachers, Paraprofessionals, SAMP, AFSCME and Non-Bargaining for the 2024-2025 school year are available at the School Support Center in Room 106. This item aligns with the District’s Strategic Plan Goal(s) which state(s): Ready To Grow | Goal 1 Develop a competitive employee salary schedule to keep and attract the best talent and continue to provide quality customer service to our staff and parents Ready To Grow | Goal 2 Strengthen our new employee orientation and development program to foster, promote, and retain extraordinary educators and staff Recommendation The Superintendent recommends the approval of the appointments, change of assignments, promotions, reappointments, reassignments, resignations, retirements, suspensions, terminations, and transfers (No Financial Impact). Financial Impact There is no financial impact. Contact Submitting Department: Human Resources Initiated By: Dr. Christina Britton Attachments: Board Material Working 2.24.26 16

Type Name Department/Location Position Nurse, School, RN (Range $41,803 - $81,823) Nurse, School, RN (Range $41,803 - $81,823) Type Name Department/Location Position Hire Aloise, Roxanne Manatee Technical College Secretary, Senior School, MTC Hire Anderson, Brittany Myakka Elementary School Tchr Aide, ESE Hire Bowman, Sara Harvey K-8 School Tchr Aide, ESE Hire Capula, Sabrina Palmetto High School Tchr Asst, Driver Educ Hire Duckworth, Cathy Tillman Elementary School Nurse, School, LPN Hire Florez, Valerie Manatee Elementary School Tchr Aide, ESOL Hire Garcia Ponce, Vanessa Food & Nutrition Services Food Service-5 hr, Floater Hire Greene, Nancy Mills Elementary School Tchr Aide, ESE Hire Guerra Abrego, Ugo Willis Elementary School Custodian 8 Hr Hire Howe, Emily Braden River Middle School Tchr Aide, MS Hire Joyce, Cynthia Tillman Elementary School Tchr Aide, ES Hire Leon, Yvon Food & Nutrition Services Worker, Food Service-6 hr Hire Markokaj, EmilyJo Lakewood Ranch High School Tchr Aide, ESE, 1:1 Hire Martin, Paula Daughtrey Elementary School Tchr Aide, ESE Hire McConnell, Eyanna Palm View K-8 School Registrar, School I, ES Hire McFarland, Heather Food & Nutrition Services Food Service-5 hr, Floater Hire Merza, Rasha Food & Nutrition Services Worker, Food Service-6 hr Hire Miller, Jacqueline Southeast High School Nurse, School, LPN Hire Orth, Lisa Manatee Technical College Secretary, School I, 12 Mo Hire Rodriguez, Lanette Rogers Garden-Bullock ES Asst, School Clerical, 10.5 Mo Hire Scott, Tyreggis Palmetto High School Tchr Aide, ESE, 1:1 Hire Suniaga De Orsetty, Sandra Manatee Technical College Custodian 4 Hr Hire Torno Batista, Angel Braden River Middle School Custodian 8 Hr Type Name Department/Location Position Tchr, VE/SC Concordia University–Wisconsin MA Counselor, HS University of South Florida MA Tchr, VE/SC University of South Florida MA Tchr, VE University of South Florida BA Tchr, Physical Educ, ES University of Florida MA First Grade Teacher Eastern Illinois University BA Tchr, VE University of South Florida BA Third Grade Teacher Coastal Carolina University BA Tchr, VE Florida State University BA Hire Administrative Effective Date Hire Carreras, Connie Kinnan Elementary School 2-2-2026 Hire McGee, Pamela Miller Elementary School 2-1-2026 Hire Murphy, Jack Parrish Community High School 2-9-2026 2-2-2026 Instructional 2-2-2026 2-17-2026 Hire Sanders, Tracey Horizons Academy 2-1-2026 2-2-2026 2-2-2026 2-1-2026 2-2-2026 2-2-2026 2-2-2026 2-17-2026 2-1-2026 2-2-2026 2-2-2026 2-2-2026 2-2-2026 2-2-2026 Hire Jones, Tiffany Palmetto High School 2-1-2026 Hire Lane, De'Andre Manatee Elementary School 2-2-2026 Hire Atura, Melissa Lee Middle School 2-17-2026 2-9-2026 Effective Date 2-2-2026 2-2-2026 Educational Support Effective Date 2-2-2026 2-2-2026 2-17-2026 Hire Beverly, Brian Witt Elementary School 2-17-2026 Hire Gomez, Angelica Southeast High School 2-1-2026 Hire Jarred, Robin Palm View K-8 School 2-2-2026 2-1-2026 Hire Nelson, Jacquelyn Harvey K-8 School 2-1-2026Board Material - February 24, 2026 17

Tchr, ASD Univ of Mass–Boston BA Second Grade Teacher Bradley University MA Third Grade Teacher State Coll Fla Manatee-Sarasota BA Type Name Department/Location Position From: Stewart Elementary School From: Asst, School Clerical, 10.5 Mo To: Stewart Elementary School To: Registrar, School I, ES From: Southeast High School From: Worker, Food Service-6 hr To: Southeast High School To: Asst Manager, Food Service From: Bayshore High School From: Asst Manager, Food Service To: Moody Elementary School To: Manager, Cafeteria I From: Haile Middle School From: Registrar, School I, MS To: Haile Middle School To: Secretary, Senior School, MS From: Jain Middle School From: Clerk, Guidance To: Jain Middle School To: Registrar, School I, MS Type Name Department/Location Position Resignation Bracco, Justin Security Safety Guardian Resignation Cepeda Troy, Therese Food & Nutrition Services Food Service-5 hr, Floater Resignation DeLeon, Jose Food & Nutrition Services Worker, Food Service-6 hr Resignation Dominguez Fuentes, Gladys Nolan Middle School Custodian 8 Hr Resignation Dudas, Lisa Braden River Middle School Tchr Aide, ESE Resignation Mc Duffie, Kayla Nolan Middle School Tchr Aide, ESE, 1:1 (IDEA) Resignation Miranda Hernandez, Zenaida Susana Harvey K-8 School Custodian 8 Hr - Harvey NRR Resignation Rodriguez Martinez, Diana Lee Middle School Custodian 8 Hr Resignation Rodriguez Torres, Pedro Haile Middle School Custodian 8 Hr Resignation Sanson, Natasha Williams Elementary School Tchr Aide, ESE Resignation Seifer, Marlee Jain Middle School Tchr Aide, ESE, 1:1 Resignation Sullivan, Susan Manatee Elementary School Health Aide Resignation Troy, Frank Food & Nutrition Services Food Service-5 hr, Floater Resignation Weidman, Amy Food & Nutrition Services Worker, Food Service-6 hr Type Name Department/Location Position Resignation Bandy, Beth Daughtrey Elementary School Third Grade Teacher Resignation Comuzzi, Gina Manatee Elementary School Second Grade Teacher Resignation Csogi, Lindsay Jain Middle School Specialist, Student Support Type Name Department/Location Position Retirement Deonanan, Jason 3.17 Years of Service Information Technology Field Technician Retirement Harwick, Kyra 27.50 Years of Service Southeast High School Secretary, School II Retirement Vansprundel, Steven 19.16 Years of Service Food & Nutrition Services Supervisor, Food Service Type Name Department/Location Position Retirement Atkins, Frances 22.10 Years of Service Bayshore Elementary School Tchr Aide, ES Retirement Freeman, Drew 21.09 Years of Service Maintenance & Operations Electrician II Retirement Mcgrath, Joseph 18.33 Years of Service Maintenance & Operations Carpenter II, Outside Hire Steffy, Patricia Daughtrey Elementary School 2-2-2026 Hire Shelton, Brian Sea Breeze Elementary School 2-2-2026 Educational Support Effective Date 2-11-2026 2-7-2026 1-27-2026 2-18-2026 2-14-2026 2-18-2026 2-14-2026 1-17-2026 2-6-2026 2-2-2026 Retirement Administrative Effective Date 2-28-2026 Educational Support 5-1-2026 2-12-2026 1-24-2026 1-22-2026 1-30-2026 Promotions Administrative Effective Date Promotion Bettger, Amy 2-1-2026 Promotion Tello, Isabel 2-1-2026 Promotion Rae, Joseph 1-26-2026 2-3-2026 1-23-2026 Hire Stephenson, Laura Harvey K-8 School 2-1-2026 Effective Date 4-1-2026 Instructional Effective Date 1-31-2026 2-20-2026 2-21-2026 Resignation Transfer Pearson, Melody 2-15-2026 Transfer Croucher, Karen 2-15-2026 5-1-2026Board Material - February 24, 2026 18

Type Name Department/Location Position Retirement Desrosier, Leslie 22.50 Years of Service Stewart Elementary School Third Grade Teacher Type Name Department/Location Position Term During Probation Brown, Emerald Sea Breeze Elementary School Tchr Aide, ESE, 1:1 Term During Probation Hernandez, Raquel Food & Nutrition Services Asst Manager, Food Service Job Abandonment Martinez Reyes, Diego Manatee High School Custodian 8 Hr Term During Probation Rivera, Yaribeliza Food & Nutrition Services Worker, Food Service-5 hr Job Abandonment Ross, Da'Myia Miller Elementary School Tchr Aide, ES Type Name Department/Location Position Term During Probation Crawford, Shelley Moody Elementary School Tchr, EBD/SC Term During Probation Tezanos, Jill Harvey K-8 School Tchr, VE Type Name Department/Location Position From: Jain Middle School From: Asst, School Clerical, 10.5 Mo To: Jain Middle School To: Clerk, Guidance From: Matzke Support Center From: Operator, Special Equipment To: Matzke Support Center To: Technician, Lawn Maintenance From: Wakeland Support Center From: Worker, Food Service-5 hr To: Lee Middle School To: Worker, Food Service-6 hr From: Braden River ES From: Head Custodian I To: Professional Support Center To: Head Custodian II From: Professional Support Center From: Secy, Instruction Curric To: Professional Support Center To: Secy, Instruction Curric From: Wakeland Support Center From: Food Service-5 hr, Floater To: Johnson K-8 Sch of Int Studies To: Worker, Food Service-6 hr From: Wakeland Support Center From: Food Service-5 hr, Floater To: Daughtrey Elementary School To: Worker, Food Service-6 hr From: Harllee Middle School From: Clinic Attendant/Health Aide To: Harllee Middle School To: Clinic Attendant/Health Aide From: Lincoln Memorial MS From: Worker, Food Service-5 hr To: Harvey K8 at North River Ranch To: Worker, Food Service-6 hr 5-30-2026 2-5-2026 2-6-20