School Board Meeting - Selection of Superintendent Finalists

Page 1 Minutes August 12, 2025 Regular Meeting – 9:00 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 Mr. Kevin Chapman, Superintendent Chad Choate, Chair Cindy Spray, Vice-Chair Heather Felton, Board Member Charles Kennedy, Board Member Richard Tatem, Board Member Stephen Dye, Board Attorney Kevin Pendley, General Counsel Present Chair Choate called the Meeting to order at 9:04 AM. 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Choate led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. 3) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 3.1. Motion to Approve Agenda as Amended RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem The Chair finds good cause to amend the agenda to include: Agenda amended Friday August 1, 2025, to add agenda section New Business and all items contained within . 4) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1 Approval of the Minutes of the July 15, 2025, Special Meeting, and July 22, 2025, Regular Meeting and Public Hearing RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Cindy Spray AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem

Page 2 8) PUBLIC COMMENTS (Up to 30 Minutes) The following public comments were made: • Margi Nanney 6) NEW BUSINESS – added after publishing 6.1 Approval of the Seventh Amendment to Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Property North River Ranch School Site and Noncash Charitable Contributions Tax Form RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Cindy Spray AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem 7) NEW BUSINESS (No Superintendent Recommendation) Chair Choate introduced Ms. Andrea Messina, Chief Executive Officer of the Florida School Board Association (FSBA), along with Dr. Bill Vogel, who serves as the Board liaison for the Superintendent Search. Ms. Messina expressed her appreciation to Dr. Vogel for his coordination in facilitating an efficient search process and provided context regarding the purpose of the day's meeting: to approve candidates who will advance for panel interviews, community meet-and-greet events, and individual interviews with Board Members. Ms. Messina clarified that there is no predetermined number of finalists; rather, the Board may determine the preferred direction for proceeding. She then identified the four semi-finalists currently under consideration for advancement to finalist status: • Applicant #4 Dr. Laurie Breslin • Applicant #5 David Adams • Applicant #7 Dr. Misty Mathis • Applicant #10 Louis Solano Ms. Messina noted the first phase of the process would be for each board member to state who they wish to have come into town to have face-to-face interviews. Board Member Felton noted that she would like all four finalists to have an opportunity to interview face to face with Board members. Board Member Kennedy noted he would like to move forward and have Dr. Breslin come interview for the position of Superintendent. Board Member Richard Tatem stated he would like to invite Dr. Breslin and Dr. Misty Mathis for interview. Vice-Chair Spray would request to interview Dr. Laurie Breslin for interview. Chair Choate stated he would be interested in having Dr. Laurie Breslin and Dr. Misty Mathis. After discussion, the Board moved forward with a vote on who to invite to be finalists in the 2025 SDMC Superintendent Search 7.1 Motion to approve the following finalists in the 2025 Superintendent Search: Dr. Laurie Breslin and Dr. Misty Mathis RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Heather Felton SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem

Page 3 After the vote Ms. Messina provided a copy of the two-day Finalist Schedule to the Board Members for August 18-19, 2025. Monday August 18, 2025, included Panel Interview with the Board in the Boardroom and District tour with community members, followed by a public “Meet and Greet” hosted by Manatee Technical College (MTC) main campus. Tuesday August 18, 2025, included one-on-one interviews for both finalists with each Board Member. Board Member Kennedy requested to have his one-on-one interview audio recorded, however the other members requested they not have their interviews recorded. Ms. Messina and the Board thanked the Manatee Education Foundation (MEF) for their support with the Superintendent Search. The MEF will provide all meals for the finalists, FSBA, and Board Members for the duration of the district Superintendent Search activities. 8. SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS Superintendent Chapman updated the Board with the following: • Thanked Manatee County first responders who were out in support of the first day of school 9) BOARD COMMENTS Board Member Felton noted the first day of school bus wave and wished the district a fabulous and safe school year. Chair Choate reminded everyone of the rules for stopping for buses and wished the district a successful school year. 19) ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Board, Chair Choate adjourned the Meeting at 9:40 AM. ______________________________ Chad Choate, III 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 1. Approval of the Agenda Amendments - added after publishing 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the Minutes of the July 15, 2025 Special School Board Meeting, and July 22, 2025 School Board Meeting 5. 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. 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. Agenda Selection of Superintendent Finalists Updated 8.8.2025 August 12, 2025 School Board of Manatee County Regular Board Meeting - 9:00 AM Walter Miller School Support Center Board Room Times Indicated are Approximate 1

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. 6. NEW BUSINESS - added after publishing 1. Approval of Seventh Amendment to Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Property North River Ranch School Site and Noncash Charitable Contributions Tax Form - Added after publishing 7. NEW BUSINESS (NO SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION) 1. Board Discussion and Vote Regarding Superintendent Finalists 8. SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS 9. BOARD COMMENTS 10. ADJOURNMENT 2

AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.1 School Board of Manatee County August 12, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting 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 August 8, 2025, to add agenda section New Business and all items contained therein. 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 No financial Impact Contact Submitting Department: School Board 3

AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.1 School Board of Manatee County August 12, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Action Item Title Approval of the Minutes of the July 15, 2025 Special School Board Meeting, and July 22, 2025 School Board Meeting Executive Summary Approval of the Minutes of the July 15, 2025 Special School Board Meeting, and July 22, 2025 School Board Meeting 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 Approval of the Minutes of the July 15, 2025 Special School Board Meeting, and July 22, 2025 School Board Meeting Financial Impact No Financial Impact. Contact Initiating Department: School Board Attachments: July 15, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes July 22, 2025, Regular Meeting and Public Hearing Minutes 4

Page 1 Minutes July 15, 2025 Special Meeting - 1:00 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 Kevin Chapman, Superintendent Joseph Ranaldi, Deputy Superintendent of Operations Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services Chad Choate, Chairman Cindy Spray, Vice-Chairman Heather Felton, Board Member Charles Kennedy, Board Member Richard Tatem, Board Member Stephen Dye, Board Attorney Kevin Pendley, General Counsel Present Chair Choate called the Special Meeting to order at 1:01 P.M. 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Choate led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. 3) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Heather Felton SECONDER: Cindy Spray AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem 4) PUBLIC COMMENTS 5) NEW BUSINESS 5.1. Approval of the Appointments, Promotions Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspension, Terminations, and Transfers RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem 5

Page 2 Superintendent Chapman provided an overview of the Human Resources (HR) employment details attached to the special meeting HR item. The Board held discussion. 5.2 Motion to Approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Willie Taggart Family Foundation, Inc. and the School Board of Manatee County to Provide Before-School and/or After-School Programs at Lincoln Memorial Middle School During the 2025-206 School Year RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem Mr. Willie Taggart of the Taggart Family Foundation and Ms. Khayla Dorsey, Executive Director of the Taggart Family Foundation, provided a presentation to the Board included the following: • Welcome and Acknowledgment • Foundation Overview • Core Program Pillars • Program Highlights and Impact o Phase One – Pilot Programs o Phase Two – Community Center Development o Phase Three – Full Program Implementation • Partnership Request • Closing & Call to Action • Question & Answer The Board held discussion, and each Board member spoke regarding their excitement of this developing partnership. 6) ADJOURNMENT Chair Choate adjourned the Special Meeting at 1:33 P.M. ______________________________ Chad Choate, III 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 6

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Page 1 Minutes July 22, 2025 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing – 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 Mr. Derek Jensen, Acting Superintendent / Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services Joseph Ranaldi, Deputy Superintendent of Operations Chad Choate, Chair Cindy Spray, Vice-Chair Heather Felton, Board Member Charles Kennedy, Board Member Richard Tatem, Board Member Stephen Dye, Board Attorney Kevin Pendley, General Counsel Present Chair Choate called the Meeting to order at 5:31 PM. 2) READING OF THE DISTRICT'S VISION Chair Choate read the District's Vision. 3) INVOCATION The invocation was given by Ronnie King 4) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Choate led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. 5) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 5.1. Motion to Approve Agenda as Amended RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Heather Felton SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem The Chair finds good cause to amend the agenda to include: Agenda amended Thursday July 17, 2025, to remove agenda section Student Celebrations. 8

Page 2 Agenda amended Thursday July 17, 2025, to add attachment to Reports and Presentation item 2024-2025 FLDOE School and District Grade Update. Agenda amended Thursday July 17, 2025, to update attachment of Consent Agenda item Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers. Agenda amended Thursday July 17, 2025, to add attachment to Consent Agenda item Approval of the Renewal Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and YMCA of Southwest Florida Inc., to Provide Before-School and/or After-School Programs for Middle School Students During the 2025-2026 School Year. Agenda amended Monday, July 21, 2025, to add attachment K12 UniformAssessmentCalendar2526 to Consent Agenda item Approval of the 2025-2026 Uniform Statewide Assessment Calendar. Agenda amended Monday, July 21, 2025, to add all attachments to New Business (Non-consent) item Approval to Publish a Notice of Public Hearing to Adopt Tentative Millage Rates and Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (General Fund). 6) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6.1 Motion to Approve the Minutes of the May 23, 2025, School Board Workshop, May 29, 2025, Special School Board Meeting, June 10, 2025, School Board Meeting and Public Hearing, and June 10, 2025, School Board Workshop RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem 7) REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 7.1 Board Discussion with Floria School Boards Association (FSBA) Regarding Superintendent Search Dr. Bill Vogel, Board Liaison for the Superintendent search, provided an update to the Board members regarding the following topics: • Community Input update • Finalist Community Tour • Interview Schedule / Meet and Greet update • Request a time for the August 12, 2025, meeting The Board asked questions and held discussion. After discussion it was agreed by the board the time for the August 12, 2025, meeting would take place at 9:00 am. 7.2 2024-2025 FLDOE School and District Grade Updates Mr. Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services, provided a presentation regarding the following: • 2024-2025 FLDOE School and District Grades 9

Page 3 • FAST Progress Monitoring • School and District Grade Components 2024-2025 • 2024-2025 Grading Scale • 2024-2025 School Grades • 2024-2025 District Grade • 2024-2025 School and District Grade Highlights • Grading Scale Changes for 2025-2026 • Critical Areas of Work • Instructional Initiatives for 2025-2026 The Board asked questions and held discussion throughout the presentation. 8) PUBLIC COMMENTS (Up to 30 Minutes) The following public comments were made: • Jailyn Gentile • Jack Lowrance • Paulina Perez • Diana Victoria Taveras • Zaire Kekahuna-Samedi 9) Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda 9.1 Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers (No Financial Impact) - updated 7/17/2025 9.2 Approval of the New Agreement Between the School District of Manatee County and Sunnah Smiles for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Dental Assisting Students for the 2025-2028 School Years (No Financial Impact) 9.3 Approval of the New Agreement Between the School District of Manatee County and Stewart Family Orthodontics, PA for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Dental Assisting Students for the 2025-2028 School Years (No Financial Impact) 9.4 Approval to Apply, Accept, and Expend the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V), Formerly Known as the Carl D. Perkins Secondary Grant for the 2025-2026 School Year in the Amount of $537,120 (Incoming Federal Grant Funds) 9.5 Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the 2025-2026 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, K-12 Entitlement, in the Amount of $15,781,595.25 (Incoming Federal Grant Funds) 9.6 Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Following Federal Grants for the 2025-2026 School Year: Title I, Part A; Title I, Part D; and Title IX, Part A, in the Amount of $13,263,515.67 (Incoming Federal Grant Funds) RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem 10

Page 4 9.7 Approval to Apply, Accept, and Expend the 2025-2026 National Farmworker Jobs Program Discretionary Competitive Grant, Including Ratification of the Memorandum of Understanding Between the School District of Manatee County and the Suncoast Workforce Board, Inc. dba CareerSource Suncoast, in the amount of $237,195.00 (Incoming Federal Grant Funds) 9.8 Approval of the District and Food Service Petty Cash Funds for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in the Amount of $900.00 (General Fund and Food Service Funds) 9.9 Approval of the Food Service and School's Internal Accounts Change Funds for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, in the Amount of $33,675.00 (Food Service and Internal Account Funds) 9.10 Approval to Renew the Contract Between Pace Center for Girls, Inc., and the School Board of Manatee County for the 2025-2026 School Year (No Net Financial Impact) 9.11 Approval to Renew the Agreement Between AMIKids Manatee County, Inc. and the School Board of Manatee County for the 2025-2026 School Year (No Net Financial Impact) 9.12 Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the School Board of Manatee County, Florida and Empath Stratum, Inc. dba Empath Health for the 2025-2026 School Year (No Financial Impact) 9.13 Approval of the Renewal Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and YMCA of Southwest Florida Inc., to Provide Before-School and/or After-School Programs for Middle School Students During the 2025-2026 School Year (No Financial Impact) 9.14 Approval of the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), Pace Center for Girls, and AMIKIds Manatee, Inc. 2025-2026 School Calendars and Bell Schedules (No Financial Impact) 9.15 Approval to Renew the Agreement Between Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sun Coast, Inc., and the School Board of Manatee County for the 2025-2026 School Year (No Financial Impact) 9.16 Approval of the Bid for Park and Playground Equipment, SDMC No. 26-0041-MR, Estimated in the Amount of $1,300,000.00 Annually (Multiple Funding Sources) 9.17 Approval to Use the Orange County Public Schools Contract for Temporary Staffing Services #ITB2201024, SDMC No. 26-0016-TG, Estimated in the Amount of $2,100,000.00 (Multiple Funding Sources) 9.18 Approval of the Bid on Irrigation Well and Pump Installation and Repairs, SDMC No. 26- 0037-MR, Estimated in the Amount of $150,000.00 Annually (Capital Funds) 9.19 Approval of the 2025-2026 Uniform Statewide Assessment Calendar (No Financial Impact) - updated 7.21.2025 9.20 Approval of the Reclassification of Negotiated Select AFSCME Positions and Job Descriptions (General, Capital, and Federal Funds) 9.21 Approval of Harllee Middle School - Building 4 SOAR in 4 Renovation - Substantial Completion and Certificate of Completion (No Financial Impact) 9.22 Approval of Tara Elementary School - Campus Renovations and Addition - Agreement Between Owner and Creative Contractors, Inc. - Amendment 6 - Guaranteed Maximum Price, 11

Page 5 in the Amount of $146,283.65 for a Total Guaranteed Maximum Price of $26,809,043.40 (Capital Funds) 9.23 Approval of Manatee Technical College Aviation Classroom - Agreement between Owner and Johnson-Laux Construction, LLC - Amendment 1 - Guaranteed Maximum Price in the Amount of $ 6,814,524.00 (MTC/PECO Grant Funds) 9.24 Approval of Lake Manatee K-8 Permanent Non-Exclusive Utility Easement (No Financial Impact) 9.25 Approval of Request to Declare Surplus and Donate District Property (Outgoing Donation) 9.26 Approval of Request to Declare Surplus and Dispose of District Tangible Personal Property Greater Than $5,000.00 (Possible Incoming Funds to General Fund) 9.27 Approval for the Lakewood Ranch High School Boys' Golf Team To Participate in an Out- Of-State Golf Tournament in Scottsdale, Arizona, August 20-24, 2025 (School Internal Accounts) 9.28 Approval for Southeast High School Chorus Students to Attend and Perform at Carnegie Hall in New York, New York on March 5-9, 2026 (Multiple Funding Sources) 9.29 Approval for the Manatee High School Hurricanes Cheer Team to Attend the Out-Of-State Football Game in Valdosta, Georgia, September 5-6, 2025 (School Internal Accounts) 9.30 Approval of the Revised Job Description of Position for Specialist Choice Program (General Fund) 10) PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Choate closed the Regular Meeting and called to order the Public Hearing at 6:50 PM. 10.1 Public Hearing for Consideration to Adopt and Amend School Board Policies Chair Choate called for open public comment. Seeing none, closed the Public Hearing and reconvened the Regular Meeting at 6:50 PM. 11) NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT) 12) NEW BUSINESS (NON-CONSENT ITEMS) 12.1 Motion to Approve to Adopt and Amend School Board Policies RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy Richard Tatem Chair Choate noted the board had discussed and held a workshop regarding the policies. Policies to be updated include the following: • Bylaw 0131 - Legislative/Policymaking • Bylaw 0164 - Notice of Regular Meetings 12

Page 6 • Bylaw 0165 - School Board Meetings • Bylaw 0165.2 - Regular Meetings • Bylaw 0165.3 - Special and Emergency Meetings • Bylaw 0166 - Exempt Meetings • Policy 3430.07 - Military Leave • Policy 4430.07 - Military Leave • Policy 8305 - Information Security • Policy 8431 - Preparedness for Toxic Hazard The purpose of the requested amendments is to update the following School Board policies to conform to current legislation and statutes. 12.2 Approval of the Budget Amendments for May 2025 RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem Ms. Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services, provided an overview of the Budget amendments in May 2025. 12.3 Approval of the Parrish Classical Preparatory Academy Application, Sponsored by Charter Schools USA, for the 2027-2028 School Year (No Net Financial Impact) RESULT: Adopted [4-1] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: NAY: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Richard Tatem Charles Kennedy Mr. Derek Jensen provided an overview of the application process regarding the Parrish Classical Preparatory Academy application, and noted the recommendation following the application was to approve the application. 12.4 Approval to Publish a Notice of Public Hearing to Adopt Tentative Millage Rates and Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (General Fund) -updated 7/21/2025 RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem Ms. Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services, provided information regarding the July 19, 2025 receipt of certified notice of millage rates. The approval of this Board item will allow publication of the tentative millage rates and tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in the local newspaper. Ms. Sellers stated that the Board would vote on the tentative millage and tentative budget during the special meeting July 29, 2025. Board members asked questions and held discussion. 13) NEW BUSINESS (NO SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION) 13.1 Motion to Approve Audit Committee Charter Revision to Change the Number of Members 13

Page 7 RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem Board Member Kennedy stated that the approval of this item would only allow the revision to the number of members in the Audit Committee. The Board also held discussion regarding the Revisions to the Charters of the CFOC and Audit Committee and noted the Board would hold a discussion at a later date regarding the additional changes to the Audit Committee that have been mentioned. 13.2 Discussion and Decision Regarding Board and District Travel Chairman Choate stated the purpose of discussion was regarding the upcoming travel for the Board. Chair Choate noted the current policy was to limit travel to staff unless vital to the role and capacity of job duties. Board Member Felton noted her request for FSBA in policy and governance as the request would be considered necessary for completion of her FSBA training. After discussion, the Board agreed. Board Member Spray noted that she did not agree with limiting travel as it is the cost of doing business as a School Board. Additional information regarding limitations of the District’s travel was provided by Deputy Superintendent Jensen. Board Member Tatem concurred with Vice-Chair Spray and stated the travel that the Board does is in alignment with their job duties and promotion of professional development. The Board agreed to be judicious regarding the travel that is completed, and hold a discussion if a question came up during the approval of a future travel agenda item. 14. INFORMATION ONLY (No Board Action Required) 14.1. Year-to-Date Financial Statements through May 31, 2025 14.2 Year-to-Date Charter School Financial Statement Summary through May 31, 2025 14.3 Lakewood Ranch Prep Charter Public Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grant Project Application Amendment 14.4 Hola! Elementary at MSA Charter Public Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grant Project Application Amendment 15) UPDATES 15.1. INSTRUCTIONAL UPDATE Mr. Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services, updated the board on the following: • New Educator Orientation / Summer Refresh Conference • Recent Leadership Conference update • Soar in 4 Lab will be ‘soft-opening’ July and August • New Director of Manatee Technical College began at the District 15.2. OPERATIONS UPDATE Mr. Joseph Ranaldi, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, updated the board on the following: • Congratulated HR for completing summer hires, transfers, and resignations • Noted upcoming job fairs • Food and Nutrition Services update with Summer Meal program • Summer transportation and hiring update 14

Page 8 • Thanked Board for approving the consent agenda 15.3. LEGAL DEPARTMENT UPDATE 16) SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS - Business Services Update – Moody’s District outlook report was upgraded 17) BOARD COMMENTS Board Member Felton • Thanked young representatives to come in and make public comments • Requested more communication wi