School Board Meeting and Selection of Superintendent

Page 1 Minutes August 26, 2025 Regular 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 Mr. Kevin Chapman, Superintendent Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services Chad Choate, Chair Cindy Spray, Vice-Chair Charles Kennedy, Board Member Richard Tatem, Board Member Stephen Dye, Board Attorney Heather Felton, Board Member Present TEAMS Chair Choate called the Meeting to order at 5:31 PM. 2) READING OF THE DISTRICT'S VISION Board Member Choate read the District's Vision. 3) INVOCATION The invocation was provided by Reverend Dr. Robert Bledsoe. 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: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Cindy Spray 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 22, 2025, to update Executive Summary and add attachment Combined Audit Committee Charter DRAFT to New Business (No Superintendent Recommendation) item Approval of

Page 2 Proposed Revisions to the Audit Committee Charter which will merge the Citizens' Financial Oversight Committee (CFOC) into the Audit Committee. Agenda amended Friday August 22, 2025, to update attachment of Consent item Approval to Renew the Revised Agreement Between Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center and the School District of Manatee County for the 2025-2026 School Year (No Net Financial Impact). Agenda amended Friday August 22, 2025, to remove Consent Item Approval to Apply, Accept, and Expend a Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota Strauss Literacy Initiative, Not to Exceed the Amount of $200,000.00 (Incoming Grant Funds). 6) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6.1 Approval of the Minutes of the July 29, 2025, Workshop, and July 29, 2025, School Board Meeting and Public Hearing and July 29, 2025, School Board Regular Meeting and Public Hearing RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem 7) STUDENT CELEBRATIONS | RECOGNITIONS 7.1 BACK TO SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP WITH BRADENTON MARAUDERS Ms. Jamie Carson, Director of Communications, introduced Mr. Craig Warzecha, General Manager, Bradenton Marauders. Ms. Carson thanked the Marauders for the partnership that made the Back to School Night a complete success. Mr. Warzecha presented Superintendent Chapman a photo from his successful first pitch from the back-to-school baseball game. 7.2 STUDENT CHAMPIONS Ms. Jamie Carson introduced Dr. Paul Gansemer, Executive Director of Adult, Career and Technical Education, presented the Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) National Competition Winners and District instructional staff from School Year 2024-2025. 8) PUBLIC COMMENTS (Up to 30 Minutes) 9) NEW BUSINESS (NO SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION) 9.1 Selection of Superintendent Chair Choate read the following statement: As we begin the process of selecting the next superintendent, the school board is faced with a decision of profound significance—one that will shape the future direction of Manatee County Public Schools. This is not simply a matter of leadership: it is a strategic choice that will impact the lives of more than 52,000 students and over 6,000 dedicated employees. In our role as representatives of the community, we are fully aware that our deliberations carry the responsibility of influencing the educational landscape for years to come. It is essential that our actions and decisions reflect a deep and unwavering commitment to the long-term success and well-being of our students, staff, and families. Board Members: Let us approach

Page 3 this important dialogue with open minds, thoughtful engagement and a shared focus on what will best serve the interests of our students and strengthen the future of our community. Today’s meeting will follow steps 1) Review the Superintendent Search Process 2) School Board will discuss and vote and, 3) Provide an overview of the next steps after the selection is made. Step 1: The Board spoke in the following order regarding thoughts regarding the search as a whole process: Board Member Felton, Board Member Kennedy, Board Member Tatem, Vice Chair Spray and Chair Choate. Step 2: The Board shared comments regarding the finalists in the following order: • Board Member Felton provided her thoughts regarding both candidates and stated that her preference was Dr. Laurie Breslin. • Board Member Kennedy provided his thoughts regarding both candidates and stated that his preference was Dr. Laurie Breslin. • Board Member Tatem provided his thoughts regarding the candidates and stated that his preference was Dr. Laurie Breslin. • Vice Chair Spray provided her thoughts regarding both candidates and stated that her preference was Dr. Laurie Breslin. • Chair Choate provided his thoughts regarding the candidates and stated that his preference was Dr. Laurie Breslin. The Board Members extended their sincere gratitude to each finalist, acknowledging the time, effort, and dedication both brought to the search process. They expressed appreciation for the thoughtful engagement and professionalism demonstrated, emphasizing that the success of the superintendent search was in no small part due to the strong contributions of each candidate. 9.1a Motion for School Board Offer the Position of Superintendent to Dr. Laurie Breslin and Authorize Contract Negotiations to Begin, Led by Chair Choate and Attorney Dye RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem Chair Choate called a brief recess at 6:21 PM and reconvened at 6:25 PM. Chair Choate introduced Superintendent (select) Breslin who provided a short statement. The Board Members each made a short congratulatory statement. 10) REPORTS AND PRESENTATION 10.1. 2025-2026 Focus on Early Literacy Mr. Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services, introduced the two presenters Alison Nichols, Director of Elementary Curriculum, and Dr. Vanessa Marasco, Curriculum Coordinator K-5 provided an overview of the 2025-2026 Focus on Early Literacy. Included in the presentation were the following: • 3 rd Grade Retention (1008.25(5), (7), F.S.)

Page 4 • 2024 and 2025 3rd Grade Retention Number • 2025 3rd Grade Summer Reading Camp (SRC) – Good Cause/Promotion Numbers • Summer Reading Camp Structure and Curriculum • Message from 3rd Grade SRC Teacher • Summer Bridge – VPK Completers • Summer Bridge – (1008.25(5), F.S.) • Summer Bridge Quantitative Data • Summer Bridge – Beyond the Data • Science of Reading • What can we Replicate • Next Steps o Leveling up 3 rd Grade o Early Literacy Summit Board Members asked questions and held discussions throughout the presentation. 11) Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Cindy Spray AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy Richard Tatem 1. Approval of 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 Reclassification of Three Positions from Hourly Non-Bargaining to AFSCME (General Fund) 4. Approval of the District-Managed Turnaround Plan (DMT TOP-1) for Samoset Elementary for Submission to the FLDOE Bureau of School Improvement (No Financial Impact) 5. Approval to Accept Funds and Renew the Service Agreement Between the District Board of Trustees of State College of Florida (SCF) and the School District of Manatee County for Partial Funding of Career Pathways Coordinator Salary for the 2025-2026 School Year in the Amount of $17,503.00 (No Net Financial Impact) 6. Approval to Accept and Expend the 2025-2026 Manatee County Government Student Driver Education Program Grant, and Approve the Interlocal Agreement with Manatee County Government in the Amount of $180,708.00 (Incoming State Grant Funds) 7. Approval of the New Agreement Between the School District of Manatee County and HCA Health Services of Florida, Inc. d/b/a HCA Florida Blake Hospital for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Surgical Technology, Pharmacy Technician, Central Sterile Processing, Phlebotomy, Medical Coder Biller, Practical

Page 5 Nursing, Medical Assisting, Patient Care Technician, EMT and Paramedic Students for the 2025-2027 School Years (No Financial Impact) 8. Approval of the Renewal Agreement Between the School District of Manatee County and Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc. d/b/a Westminster Point Pleasant for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Nursing Students for the 2025-2028 School Years (No Financial Impact) 9. Approval of the New Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish In Parrish, Inc. for On-The-Job Training for Exceptional Student Education Students for July 2025-July 2028 (No Financial Impact) 10. Approval of the New Agreement Between the School District of Manatee County and MCR Health, Inc for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Allied Health, Nursing Students for the 2025-2028 School Years (No Financial Impact) 11. Approval of District Superintendent Membership and Dues for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, Estimated in the Amount of $35,000.00 (General Fund) 12. Approval to Purchase Restoration Services, SDMC No. 26-0062-MR, Estimated in the Amount of $250,585.00 (General Fund) 13. Approval of Sole Source to Purchase Variable Frequency Drives, SDMC No. 26-0014- MR, Estimated in the Amount of $400,000.00 (Capital Fund) 14. Approval of the Bid on Commercial Doors and Service, SDMC No. 26-0054-KD, Estimated in the Amount of $750,000.00 Annually (Capital Fund) 15. Approval to Purchase Mental Health Services through Centerstone for the 2025-2026 School Year as Continued Procurement for services, Estimated in the Amount of $640,000.00 (Mental Health Assistance Allocation) 16. Approval to Purchase Mental Health Services through Florida Center for Early Childhood, Inc. for the 2025-2026 School Year, SDMC No. 24-0066-RG, Estimated in the Amount of $1,040,000.00 (Mental Health Assistance Allocation) 17. Approval to Renew the Revised Agreement Between Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center and the School District of Manatee County for the 2025-2026 School Year (No Net Financial Impact) - updated 8.22.2025 18. Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) between The University of Florida Board of Trustees and the School District of Manatee County to Provide High Impact Tutoring Services from September 1, 2025 through May 29, 2026 (No Financial Impact) 19. Approval of the Contract for Subrogation Recovery Services, SDMC No. 26-0048-TG, No Financial Impact 20. Approval of Manatee High School Building 15 Gymnasium - Emergency Storm Repairs - Agreement Between Owner and Creative Contractors, Inc., - Amendment 1 -

Page 6 21. Guaranteed Maximum Price in the Amount of $776,295.00 for a Total Guaranteed Maximum Price of $2,065,435.00 (Capital Funds/FEMA Reimbursement/Insurance proceeds) 22. Approval of Southeast High School - New Science Building - Change Order 11 Final - Agreement Between Owner and Tandem Construction, Decrease in the Amount of $611,288.07 (Capital Funds) 23. Approval of Palmetto High School - Partial Replacement -Football Stadium Restrooms - Substantial Completion - Agreement Between Owner and Gilbane Building Company (No Financial Impact) 24. Approval of Manatee Elementary School Hydro Piping Replacement - Substantial Completion - Agreement Between Owner and Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. (No Financial Impact) 25. Approval of Barbara A. Harvey K-8 at North River Ranch - Agreement Between Owner and PBK Architects - Amendment 1 - in the Amount of $749,825.00 (Capital Funds) 26. Approval of Lake Manatee K-8 - Agreement Between Owner and HKS Architects, Inc. - Amendment 1 - in the Amount of $791,280.00 (Capital Funds) 27. Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Manatee County Government Regarding Construction and Maintenance of a Fixed Generator for the Special Needs Shelter at Nolan Middle School (No Financial Impact) 28. Approval of Revisions to the Job Description of the Purchasing Supervisor [Capital Buyer] (No Financial Impact) 29. Approval of Request to Declare Surplus and Dispose of District Tangible Personal Property Greater Than $5,000.00 (Possible Incoming Funds to General Fund) 30. Approval to Accept Donation of 2013 Red Freightliner M2 Ambulance for Manatee Technical College (Incoming Donation) 31. Approval of Request to Declare Surplus and Donate Portables 207, 221 and 961 (No Financial Impact) 32. Approval of Revisions to the Job Description of Deputy Superintendent of Operations (No Financial Impact) 33. Approval for Parrish Community High School Chorus and Theatre Students to Attend and Perform in New York City on January 2-6, 2026 (School Internal Accounts) 34. Approval for Travel In-State Overnight and Out-of-State to Various National Career, Technical Student Organization Competitions and Leadership Conferences for Qualifying Elementary, Middle School, High School, Postsecondary Students and Advisors During the 2025-2026 School Year (Multiple Funding Sources) 12) PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NEW BUSINESS ITEMS 13) NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT)

Page 7 14) NEW BUSINESS (NON-CONSENT ITEMS) 14.1 Motion for Approval of New High School AAA - Agreement Between Owner and Schenkel and Shultz, Inc. - Amendment 1 - in the Amount of $1,176,648.00 (Capital Funds) RESULT: Adopted [4-1] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Cindy Spray AYES: NAY: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy Richard Tatem The Board engaged in a discussion during which Board Member Tatem emphasized the importance of addressing opportunities to reduce construction costs proactively, recommending that the issue be considered now rather than postponed to future school projects. Board Member Felton expressed her support for exploring cost reduction options for subsequent projects; however, she noted that the current project's timeline does not allow for such considerations but agreed with the proposal to hold a workshop on this topic in the future. The Board voted. 14.2 Motion to Approve of New High School AAA - Agreement Between Owner and Gilbane Building Company, in the Amount of $522,340.00 (Capital Funds) RESULT: Adopted [4-1] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: Nay Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy Richard Tatem Chair Choate called a brief recess at 7:28 PM and reconvened at 7:36 PM. 15) NEW BUSINESS (NO SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION) 15.1 Approval of Proposed Revisions to the Audit Committee Charter which Will Merge the Citizens' Financial Oversight Committee (CFOC) into the Audit Committee Vice-Chair Spray and Board Member Kennedy outlined the purpose of merging the Audit and Citizen Financial Oversight Committee (CFOC), then turned over to Board Attorney Stephen Dye. Mr. Dye described major changes to the Audit Committee Charter, such as renaming the committee, expanding membership, and clarifying roles for both members and auditors. He emphasized that auditors handle the audits while committee members direct audit topics, request information from the Auditors, and present results of the audits to the board. During discussion, Chair Choate highlighted the benefits of consolidating committees to improve reporting from RSM to the Board. The Chair also suggested requiring a simple majority of committee members be certified, retired or inactive CPAs and/or have Auditing Background. To that point, Ms. Spray requested the lesser requirement of ‘general financial background’ be added to address the additional members who are not CPAs. Board Member Kennedy asked for clarification regarding the inclusion of the President of the MEA and AFSCME bargaining units, who were previously non-voting members of the CFOC committee. Following

Page 8 Board discussion, Mr. Daniel, Audit Committee Chairman, raised a question about whether those members met the definition of ‘independent’ under Florida Public Officers Independence Rules. Mr. Dye suggested that if those individuals were interested in committee proceedings, they could attend as they would any public meeting and provide input during the public comment period. The Board agreed that those positions would not be included in the new Audit Committee. Also stated as a significant request by Chair Choate was to designate auditing firms as the sole contact for requests and communication between the committee members and District staff. 16. INFORMATION ONLY (No Board Action Required) 17) UPDATES 17.1. INSTRUCTIONAL UPDATE Mr. Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services, updated the board on the following: • Thanked all employees for the amazing start of school • Noted the first day of School District of Manatee County • Reminded the Board of the beginning of the first testing window • Soar-in-4 ribbon cutting September 19, 2025 17.2. LEGAL DEPARTMENT UPDATE Mr. Dye provided an update regarding the tax collector issue and their assessment of the 2% of the 1 mil voted referendum millage funds. Mr. Dye stated the best course of action may be to request an opinion from the Attorney General regarding this issue. Another option would be to present to a local circuit court for a local judge ruling on the interpretation of the law; however, Mr. Dye and Mr. Pendley, General Counsel, believe that the AG office would be the most prudent course of action. 18) SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS Superintendent Chapman updated the Board with the following: • Thanked the Board for approving the consent agenda including the expansion of the Lake Manatee K-8 to complete by next August, as well as the expansion of Barbara Harvey K-8 upper campus. • Thanked the community and parents as the beginning of the school year and transportation continues to improve • Welcomed the new Superintendent and noted the excitement to start work with her 19) BOARD COMMENTS Board Member Felton • Noted recent visit at recent HCA ribbon cutting Board Member Kennedy • Thanked Mr. Chapman for filling in the role of the Superintendent during the search and thanked the community for input during the search. Board Member Tatem • Safety briefing Vice-Chair Spray • Thanked local supporters of the students as the school starts • Noted recent visit to new schools Chair Choate

Page 9 • Thanked the staff for the work over the summer 20) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Chair Choate adjourned the Meeting at 8:43 PM. ______________________________ 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. READING OF THE DISTRICT'S VISION - Choate 3. INVOCATION - Robert Bledsoe 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 1. Approval of the Agenda Amendments - added after publishing 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the Minutes of the July 29, 2025 Workshop, and July 29, 2025 School Board Meeting and Public Hearing and July 29, 2025, School Board Regular Meeting and Public Hearing 7. STUDENT CELEBRATIONS | RECOGNITIONS 1. Back to School Partnership with Bradenton Marauders 2. Student Champions 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 Agenda August 26, 2025 School Board of Manatee County Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 PM Walter Miller School Support Center Board Room Times Indicated are Approximate 1

the public's input and will listen attentively, consider each comment, and usually will not respond, enter into debate, or answer questions during comments on agenda items or during the public comments section. PUBLIC INPUT INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Before you begin speaking, please provide any handouts to the Agency Clerk. 2. Please identify yourself only by your full name for the record. 3. You have no more than three minutes to speak. Please stop speaking when the bell rings. 4. Florida Law requires all citizens to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion at public meetings. 5 . WARNING: Any individual who interferes with the expeditious or orderly process of a School Board meeting, will be subject to removal from the meeting pursuant to Section 1001.372(3) Florida Statutes at the discretion of the Chair. Orderly fashion is deemed as, at a minimum (1) no profanity (2) no vulgar language (3) no discourteous, disrespectful, or disparaging conduct. 9. NEW BUSINESS (NO SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION) 1. Selection of Superintendent 10. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. 2025-2026 Focus on Early Literacy 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 later in the agenda. 1. Approval of 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 Reclassification of Three Positions from Hourly Non-Bargaining to AFSCME (General Fund) 4. Approval of the District-Managed Turnaround Plan (DMT TOP-1) for Samoset Elementary for Submission to the FLDOE Bureau of School Improvement (No Financial Impact) 5. Approval to Accept Funds and Renew the Service Agreement Between the District Board of Trustees of State College of Florida (SCF) and the School District of Manatee County for Partial Funding of Career Pathways Coordinator Salary for the 2025-2026 School Year in the Amount of $17,503.00 (No Net Financial Impact) 6. Approval to Accept and Expend the 2025-2026 Manatee County Government Student Driver Education Program Grant, and Approve the Interlocal Agreement with Manatee County Government in the Amount of $180,708.00 (Incoming State Grant Funds) 7. Approval of the New Agreement Between the School District of Manatee County and HCA Health Services of Florida, Inc. d/b/a HCA Florida Blake Hospital for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Surgical Technology, Pharmacy Technician, Central Sterile Processing, Phlebotomy, Medical Coder Biller, Practical Nursing, Medical Assisting, Patient Care Technician, EMT and Paramedic Students for the 2025-2027 School Years (No Financial Impact) 8. Approval of the Renewal Agreement Between the School District of Manatee County and Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc. d/b/a Westminster Point Pleasant for 2

Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Nursing Students for the 2025-2028 School Years (No Financial Impact) 9. Approval of the New Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish In Parrish, Inc. for On-The-Job Training for Exceptional Student Education Students for July 2025-July 2028 (No Financial Impact) 10. Approval of the New Agreement Between the School District of Manatee County and MCR Health, Inc for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Allied Health, Nursing Students for the 2025-2028 School Years (No Financial Impact) 11. Approval of District Superintendent Membership and Dues for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, Estimated in the Amount of $35,000.00 (General Fund) 12. Approval to Purchase Restoration Services, SDMC No. 26-0062-MR, Estimated in the Amount of $250,585.00 (General Fund) 13. Approval of Sole Source to Purchase Variable Frequency Drives, SDMC No. 26-0014- MR, Estimated in the Amount of $400,000.00 (Capital Fund) 14. Approval of the Bid on Commercial Doors and Service, SDMC No. 26-0054-KD, Estimated in the Amount of $750,000.00 Annually (Capital Fund) 15. Approval to Purchase Mental Health Services through Centerstone for the 2025-2026 School Year as Continued Procurement for services, Estimated in the Amount of $640,000.00 (Mental Health Assistance Allocation) 16. Approval to Purchase Mental Health Services through Florida Center for Early Childhood, Inc. for the 2025-2026 School Year, SDMC No. 24-0066-RG, Estimated in the Amount of $1,040,000.00 (Mental Health Assistance Allocation) 17. Approval to Renew the Revised Agreement Between Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center and the School District of Manatee County for the 2025-2026 School Year (No Net Financial Impact) - updated 8.22.2025 18. Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) between The University of Florida Board of Trustees and the School District of Manatee County to Provide High Impact Tutoring Services from September 1, 2025 through May 29, 2026 (No Financial Impact) 19. Approval of the Contract for Subrogation Recovery Services, SDMC No. 26-0048-TG, No Financial Impact 20. Approval of Manatee High School Building 15 Gymnasium - Emergency Storm Repairs - Agreement Between Owner and Creative Contractors, Inc., - Amendment 1 - Guaranteed Maximum Price in the Amount of $776,295.00 for a Total Guaranteed Maximum Price of $2,065,435.00 (Capital Funds/FEMA Reimbursement/Insurance proceeds) 21. Approval of Southeast High School - New Science Building - Change Order 11 Final - Agreement Between Owner and Tandem Construction, Decrease in the Amount of $611,288.07 (Capital Funds) 22. Approval of Palmetto High School - Partial Replacement -Football Stadium Restrooms - Substantial Completion - Agreement Between Owner and Gilbane Building Company (No Financial Impact) 23. Approval of Manatee Elementary School Hydro Piping Replacement - Substantial Completion - Agreement Between Owner and Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. (No Financial Impact) 24. Approval of Barbara A. Harvey K-8 at North River Ranch - Agreement Between Owner 3

and PBK Architects - Amendment 1 - in the Amount of $749,825.00 (Capital Funds) 25. Approval of Lake Manatee K-8 - Agreement Between Owner and HKS Architects, Inc. - Amendment 1 - in the Amount of $791,280.00 (Capital Funds) 26. Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Manatee County Government Regarding Construction and Maintenance of a Fixed Generator for the Special Needs Shelter at Nolan Middle School (No Financial Impact) 27. Approval of Revisions to the Job Description of the Purchasing Supervisor [Capital Buyer] (No Financial Impact) 28. Approval of Request to Declare Surplus and Dispose of District Tangible Personal Property Greater Than $5,000.00 (Possible Incoming Funds to General Fund) 29. Approval to Accept Donation of 2013 Red Freightliner M2 Ambulance for Manatee Technical College (Incoming Donation) 30. Approval of Request to Declare Surplus and Donate Portables 207, 221 and 961 (No Financial Impact) 31. Approval of Revisions to the Job Description of Deputy Superintendent of Operations (No Financial Impact) 32. Approval for Parrish Community High School Chorus and Theatre Students to Attend and Perform in New York City on January 2-6, 2026 (School Internal Accounts) 33. Approval for Travel In-State Overnight and Out-of-State to Various National Career, Technical Student Organization Competitions and Leadership Conferences for Qualifying Elementary, Middle School, High School, Postsecondary Students and Advisors During the 2025-2026 School Year (Multiple Funding Sources) 12. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NEW BUSINESS ITEMS 13. NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT) 14. NEW BUSINESS (NON-CONSENT ITEMS) 1. Approval of New High School AAA - Agreement Between Owner and Schenkel and Shultz, Inc. - Amendment 1 - in the Amount of $1,176,648.00 (Capital Funds) 2. Approval of New High School AAA - Agreement Between Owner and Gilbane Building Company, in the Amount of $522,340.00 (Capital Funds) 15. NEW BUSINESS (NO SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION) 1. Approval of Proposed Revisions to the Audit Committee Charter which will merge the Citizens' Financial Oversight Committee (CFOC) into the Audit Committee - updated 8- 22-2025 16. INFORMATION ONLY (No Board Action Required) 17. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY) 18. UPDATES A. INSTRUCTION UPDATE B. OPERATIONS UPDATE C. LEGAL UPDATE 19. SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS 4

20. BOARD COMMENTS 21. ADJOURNMENT 5

AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.1 School Board of Manatee County August 26, 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 22, 2025, to update Executive Summary and add attachment Combined Audit Committee Charter DRAFT to New Business (No Superintendent Recommendation) item Approval of Proposed Revisions to the Audit Committee Charter which will merge the Citizens' Financial Oversight Committee (CFOC) into the Audit Committee. Agenda amended Friday August 22, 2025, to update attachment of Consent item Approval to Renew the Revised Agreement Between Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center and the School District of Manatee County for the 2025-2026 School Year (No Net Financial Impact). Agenda amended Friday August 22, 2025, to remove Consent Item Approval to Apply, Accept, and Expend a Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota Strauss Literacy Initiative, Not to Exceed the Amount of $200,000.00 (Incoming Grant Funds). 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 6

AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.1 School Board of Manatee County August 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Action Item Title Approval of the Minutes of the July 29, 2025 Workshop, and July 29, 2025 School Board Meeting and Public Hearing and July 29, 2025, School Board Regular Meeting and Public Hearing Executive Summary Approval of the Minutes of the July 29, 2025 Workshop, and July 29, 2025 School Board Meeting and Public Hearing and July 29, 2025, School Board Regular Meeting and Public Hearing. 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 29, 2025 Workshop, and July 29, 2025 School Board Meeting and Public Hearing and July 29, 2025, School Board Regular Meeting and Public Hearing. Financial Impact No Financial Impact. Contact Initiating Department: School Board Attachments: July 29, 2025 Workshop Minutes July 29, 2025- Special Meeting and Public Hearing Minutes July 29, 2025 Regular Meeting-and Public Hearing Minutes 7

Page 1 Minutes July 29, 2025 Workshop - 9:30 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 Kevin Chapman, Interim 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 Workshop to order at 10:29 AM. 2) AGENDA AMENDMENTS The Chair finds good cause to amend the agenda to include: 3) PUBLIC COMMENTS 4) WORKSHOP 4.1 (Formerly 4.2) Board Discussion with Florida School Board Association (FSBA) Regarding the Selection of Semi-Finalists and/or Finalists for the 2025 Superintendent Search The following presenters were in attendance: • Dr. Debrah Pace, Florida School Board Association • Dr. Bill Vogel, Board Liaison The topics included were the following: • 16 Applicants from the Selection of the Superintendent Candidates – Applicant #9 Dr. Angela Moton withdrew from the selection process. • Public Semi-Finalist Input forms • Applicant Search Tally Sheet – Semi-finalists 8

Page 2 Dr. Pace provided the Board with information regarding the 16 applicants including an overview of experience and background of applicants and noted the District Human Resources have completed and initial review through the Florida Professional Practices Board as well as FLDOE search databases. Dr. Pace provided the Board stated the next step, after consensus of the semi-finalists will be the adoption of the selected semifinalists at the evening meeting. FSBA will complete notifications, as well as request the applicants most recent evaluations, official transcripts, and headshots. Public feedback will be accepted through August 10, 2025, via the school district website. After the Review of applicants, Dr. Pace requested the Board provided their top choices in the following order: Board Member Felton, Board Member Kennedy, Board Member Tatem, Vice-Chair Spray and Chair Choate. After the finalist-selection meeting August 12, 2025, the Board will extend the invitation to come to Manatee County for the finalist interviews and public meetings. Per board consensus, the following candidates will move forward to the Semi-Finalist pool: • Dr. Laurie Breslin #4 • Mr. David Adams #5 • Dr. Misty Mathis #7 • Luis Solano #10 The Board asked questions and held discussion during the presentation. Dr. Pace stated the selection of finalists will take place on August 12, 2025. 4.2 (Formerly 4.1) High School AAA Update Mr. Mike Pendley, District Executive Planner, introduced Mr. Pat Neal who provided the School Board the following presentation: • Overview of Manatee County population • Single-family permitting in Manatee County has exceeded Hillsborough for the first time in history • Manatee County population growth over the next 5 years is likely to be 44% higher than last 5 years • MPO Population Forecast • Forecast of Growth through 2050 The Board asked questions and held discussion with Mr. Neal. Based on the growth seen by Mr. Neal in the housing market, he is of the opinion that the District needs another high school in the proposed AAA High School area. Mr. Neal agreed to provide a document regarding the growth in the North of the River area and Lakewood Ranch. Chair Choate called a brief recess at 11:59 AM and reconvened at 1:15 PM. Superintendent Chapman introduced the District High School AAA Workshop. Presenters included the following: • Mr. Kevin Chapman, Interim Superintendent • Mr. Joseph Ranaldi, Deputy Superintendent of Operations • Mr. Michael Pendley, Executive Planner • Ms. Sharon Scarbrough, Executive Director of Secondary Education The presentation included the following: 9

Page 3 Residential Growth Trends and Projections High School Capacity Analysis • School Capacity Overview • Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) Capacity • Capacity Chart High School Existing • Capacity of Existing High Schools • Dwelling Units Before all High School Capacity is Depleted Residential Entitlements • School Concurrency in Manatee County • Districtwide School Service Areas (SSA) • SSA Reservations • Residential Growth: Known Unknowns Real Estate Trends • Housing Market Data Housing Unity and Population Projections • MPO Housing Unit Forecast • MPO Population Forecast Comparative Growth • January – June Comparisons 2022-2025 The Board held discussion and asked questions throughout the presentation, and focused on debt services, School Service Areas, as well as agreeing to attach ‘AAA” high school to the five-year plan. Chair Choate called a brief recess at 3:10pm and reconvened at 3:23 PM Mr. Ranaldi and Ms. Scarbrough continued the presentation and presented options regarding High Schools. Options included the option to rezone the current, district High Schools, build an addition to an existing High School, or build a new High School; and if building a new HS, what size to build. Additional discussion took place regarding the operating costs of building the new AAA high school. High School Options • High School Rezoning – 8 Campuses • High School “AAA” – Option 1 • High School “AAA” - Option 2 • High School Rezoning – 7 Campuses Board Member Tatem requested a discussion regarding SERF standards and the the possible options of building using charter school standards, rather than state school standards. According to statute, this would include holding a meeting of the School Board to adopt a resolution accepting one or more exceptions to the State Requirements Educational Facility (SREF) Construction Requirements and building a district school with requirements set forth by the state for charter schools. Mr. Stephen Dye, School Board attorney provided his legal opinion regarding the use of exemptions for the School Board to build a less expensive school and stated that state statute does not prohibit school district Boards from creating a charter school. Mr. Dye stated that the state likely had not considered the option, but as the statute is currently written, it is not prohibited. The Board continued the discussion regarding the following possibilities: • Create a polytechnic high school at Bayshore High School • Create a collegiate school to have a full choice school with no zone at a high school • Form a School Board owned charter school • Rezone and provide an addition to an existing high school to and add the AAA project to the five- year plan to allow time to research options 10

Page 4 Ms. Felton requested a workshop comparing the building to the current SREF requirements and as an alternative, a Charter School. The agreement from the Board was to table the topic and request more research. Chair Choate thanked the staff and Mr. Neal for their work on the presentation and directed staff to add the topic for additional discussion to the August 8, 2025, Workshop. 5. ADJOURNMENT Minutes: Chair Choate adjourned the Workshop at 5:09 PM. ______________________________ 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. 11

Page 1 Minutes July 29, 2025 Special 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 Attendee Name Status Mr. Kevin Chapman, Superintendent Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services Joseph Ranaldi, Deputy Superintendent of Operations Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services 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 1) CALL TO ORDER Chair Choate called the Meeting to order at 5:30 PM. 2) MISSION STATEMENT Vice-Chair Spray read the Mission Statement 3) INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Jordan Richmond. 4) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Choate led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. 5) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 5.1 Motion to Approve the Agenda RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem 12

Page 2 4) PUBLIC HEARING / NEW BUSINESS / PRESENTATION Chair Choate closed the Regular Meeting and opened the Public Hearing at 5:42 PM for the Board to hear comments regarding the 2025-2026 tentative millage rates and tentative budget and answer questions related thereto. 4.1 Public Hearing Regarding the 2025-2026 Tentative Millage Rates and Tentative Budget – Resolution numbers included are 2025-003 and 2025-004 4.1a PRESENTATION Mrs. Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Operations; Ms. Gina Milaniak, Budget Director; and Mr. Joeseph Ranaldi, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, provided the Board the following presentation: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Tentative Budget Hearing and Update of Proposed Five-Year Capital Plan 2026-2030. Included in the presentation were the following: Ready 2026 Budget A tradition of Excellence anchored in Literacy, Safety & Advancement  Statutory Requirements / Timelines  Proposed Tentative Millage  Rolled Back Rate  Proposed Tentative Budget  Adoption of Tentative Millage Rate  Adoption of Tentative Budget Update of Proposed Five-Year Capital Plan 2026-2030  Revenues  Scheduled New Construction Project in 2025-2026 Capital Budget  Expenditures Board Members asked questions and held discussion throughout the presentation. A workshop agenda item was requested regarding the bidding/building process and level of debt. Ms. Sellers noted she would provide research regarding debt services in districts the similar size as ours. Seeing no public comments, Chair Choate closed the Public Hearing and opened the Regular Meeting at 7:09 PM. 4.2 Approval of the 2025-2026 Tentative Millage Rates 4.2a. Motion to Approve Required Local Effort millage