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Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM North Port City Hall Chambers

1. Call Meeting to Order Invocation: Pastor J.D. Mallory, Gulf Coast Church in North Port

The Chair convened the June 16, 2026 Board Meeting at 10:00 a.m. Present: Bridget Ziegler, Chair Robyn Marinelli, Vice Chair Liz Barker Tom Edwards Karen Rose

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Approval of Agenda

3.1 APPROVAL OF AGENDA

That the Sarasota County School Board approve the June 16, 2026 agenda as submitted on June 9, 2026 with the following changes: Added to agenda: • Addendum to the Human Resources Personnel Report • Amendment to the Lantern Services Agreement • Superintendent's Financial Reports for January and February 2026 • New and Revised Job Descriptions Item Withdrawn: Approval of the School Planning Agreement for the Hi Hat Ranch Development of Critical Concern Item Moved to July: Interlocal Agreement for use of County Property for Construction Staging Area for Sarasota High School HVAC Project Moved by: Tom Edwards Seconded by: Karen Rose

Ayes: Liz Barker, Tom Edwards, Robyn Marinelli, Bridget Ziegler, Karen Rose

Approved 5-0

4. Superintendent’s Report Topics: • Consent Agenda Items: 8.8, 8.42, 8.48-8.52, 8.53-8.60 • Noah Moise, Tuttle Elementary, named Florida AAA School Safety Patroller of the Year • All Faiths Food Bank provides free summer meals for children • Barancik Foundation’s Ripple Effect Teacher Award Recipients are: Hal Anderson, Booker High School Megan Ehlers, Sarasota High School Ken Hall, Oak Park School Stacy Lenz, Gulf Gate Elementary School Tonya Quinn, Phillippi Shores Elementary School Erin Tuttle, Brentwood Elementary School • SCS Leadership and Principal Changes: Sean Donovan, New Principal of Sarasota High School Dustin Coleman, New Principal of Oak Park School Ryan Chase, to serve in District Leadership • New Transportation System – My Ride K-12 • August 10th is First Day of School • School Start Times • North Port High School piloting new Vape Detection System

5. Public Comment - Agenda Items Speakers: • Ron Springman • Megan Tenniman • Kennedy Cole • Sebastian Girstl • Michelle Pozzie • Debbie Blackwell • Teresa DeWitt • Beth Mayberry • Jimmy Glover

6. Approval of Minutes

6.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Meeting - May 19 2026 - Minutes - Public.docx Monthly Work Session - Jun 02 2026 - Minutes - Public.docx

That the Sarasota County School Board approve the meeting minutes.

Moved by: Liz Barker Seconded by: Robyn Marinelli

Ayes: Liz Barker, Tom Edwards, Robyn Marinelli, Bridget Ziegler, Karen Rose

Approved 5-0

7. Approval of Consent Agenda

7.1 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Consent Agenda.

Moved by: Karen Rose Seconded by: Liz Barker

Ayes: Liz Barker, Tom Edwards, Robyn Marinelli, Bridget Ziegler, Karen Rose

Approved 5-0

8. Consent Agenda

1 Academic Services

8.1 APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF THE PURCHASE OF HMH - READ 180 AND AMIRA Sarasota Co School District SCH 442025 Amira Suite 1YR CP.pdf Cost Proposal 5 Print and Digital for Sarasota Co School District SCH 12172025 MS HS ELD DLAR YR1 and YR2 3 YEAR 12.18 (002).pdf

That the Sarasota County School Board approve the renewal of the purchase of HMH - Read 180 and Amira.

8.2 APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF EDGENUITY FOR THE COURSE AND CREDIT RECOVERY PROGRAMS Sarasota Courseware 26-29 FINAL.pdf

That the School Board approve the purchase of Edgenuity for the course and credit recovery programs.

8.3 APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN BEHAVIOR CARE INC, AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL Behavior Care Contract.pdf

That the Sarasota County School Board approve the contract between Behavior Care, Inc, and The School Board of Sarasota County, FL for the 2026-2027 school year up to $100,000.00. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval by General Counsel.

8.4 APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN CHILDREN FIRST, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA 39686799v5 - Children First Early Head Start Cyesis Contract 2026-27 MRM clean.docx

That the Sarasota County School Board approve the contract between Children First Inc., and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval by General Counsel.

8.5 APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS OF THE SUNCOAST, INC AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA 39689067v2 - Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentor Manager Contract 2026-27 Approved.docx

That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval by General Counsel.

8.6 APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN TEEN COURT OF SARASOTA, INC AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA 39686891v1 - Teen Court Sarasota County 26-27 Contract.docx

That the Sarasota County Schools approve the agreement between Teen Court of Sarasota, Inc and The School Board of Sarasota County. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval by General Counsel.

8.7 APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN POSITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY, INC AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL Positive Behavior Therapy Inc Contract.pdf

That the Sarasota County School Board approve the contract between Positive Behavior Therapy, Inc, and The School Board of Sarasota County, FL for the 2026-2027 school year up to $100,000.00. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval by General Counsel.

agenda: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA North Port City Hall Chambers 4970 City Hall Boulevard North Port, Florida 34286 Regular Board Meeting June 16, 2026 10:00 AM

1. Call Meeting to Order Invocation: Pastor J.D. Mallory, Gulf Coast Church in North Port

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Approval of Agenda

3.1 APPROVAL OF AGENDA

That the Sarasota County School Board approve the June 16, 2026 agenda as submitted on June 9, 2026 with the following changes: Added to agenda:  Addendum to the Human Resources Personnel Report  Amendment to the Lantern Services Agreement  Superintendent's Financial Reports for January and February 2026  New and Revised Job Descriptions Item Withdrawn: Approval of the School Planning Agreement for the Hi Hat Ranch Development of Critical Concern Item Moved to July: Interlocal Agreement for use of County Property for Construction Staging Area for Sarasota High School HVAC Project

4. Superintendent's Report

5. Public Comment - Agenda Items

6. Approval of Minutes

6.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Meeting - May 19 2026 - Minutes - Public.docx Monthly Work Session - Jun 02 2026 - Minutes - Public.docx

That the Sarasota County School Board approve the meeting minutes.

7. Approval of Consent Agenda

7.1 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Consent Agenda.

8. Consent Agenda

1 Academic Services

8.1 APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF THE PURCHASE OF HMH - READ 180 AND AMIRA Sarasota Co School District SCH 442025 Amira Suite 1YR CP.pdf Cost Proposal 5 Print and Digital for Sarasota Co School District SCH 12172025 MS HS ELD DLAR YR1 and YR2 3 YEAR 12.18 (002).pdfLinked attachment: Cost Proposal 5 Print and Digital for Sarasota Co School District SCH 12172025 MS HS ELD DLAR YR1 and YR2 3 YEAR 12.18 (002).pdf Official source: https://sarasotacountyschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/2bf52d4f-f832-4a1b-92e2-b0a05a313531 Date of Proposal: 12/17/2025 Proposal Expiration Date: 1/31/2026 Send Check Payments to: HMH Education Company 14046 Collection Center Drive Chicago, IL 60693 Attention: Michelle Anderson michelle.anderson@sarasotacountyschools.net HMH Confidential and Proprietary Send Orders to: orders@hmhco.com FAX: 800-269-5232 009531795 Sold:0000342842 Ship:0000342842 Page 1 of 7 Please submit this form with your purchase order Proposal #009531795 Prepared For Sarasota Co School District Attention: Michelle Anderson michelle.anderson@sarasotacountyschools.net For the Purchase of: READ 180 and E3D Prepared By Vivian Covone vivian.covone@hmhco.com Please submit this proposal with your purchase order. Purchase orders or duly executed service agreements for Professional Services purchased, must be submitted at least 30 days before the service event date. For greater detail, the complete Terms of Purchases may be reviewed here: http://www.hmhco.com/common/terms-conditions

Date of Proposal: 12/17/2025 Proposal for Sarasota Co School District Expiration Date: 1/31/2026 ISBN Title Price Quantity Value of All Material Free Materials Quantity Send Check Payments to: HMH Education Company 14046 Collection Center Drive Chicago, IL 60693 Attention: Michelle Anderson michelle.anderson@sarasotacountyschools.net HMH Confidential and Proprietary Send Orders to: orders@hmhco.com FAX: 800-269-5232 009531795 Sold:0000342842 Ship:0000342842 Page 2 of 7 Please submit this form with your purchase order Stage B ……....Student Licenses 1855651 9780358870524 Florida Read 180 on Ed Student Digital Subscription 3 Year c $180.00 946 $170,280.00 ……....Total for Student Licenses $170,280.00 ……....Teacher Licenses 1835548 9780358740667 Read 180 on Ed Teacher Digital Subscription 3 Year Includes: Read 180 on Ed Teacher License 3 Year Access to Teacher's Corner c $897.00 27 ……....Total for Teacher Licenses $0.00 ……....A la Carte Items Available for Purchase ……....Classroom Materials 1847497 9780358804727 Read 180 Stage B Teacher Bookshelf Includes: Read 180 Stage B Getting Started Book 1 Teaching Guide Read 180 Stage B Getting Started Book 2 Teaching Guide Read 180 Code Book 1 Teaching Guide Read 180 Code Book 2 Teaching Guide Read 180 Code Book 3 Teaching Guide Read 180 Code Book 4 Teaching Guide Read 180 Stage B ReaL Book Workshop 1 Teaching Guide Read 180 Stage B ReaL Book Workshop 2 Teaching Guide Read 180 Stage B ReaL Book Workshop 3 Teaching Guide Read 180 Stage B ReaL Book Workshop 4 Teaching Guide Read 180 Stage B ReaL Book Workshop 5 Teaching Guide Read 180 Stage B ReaL Book Workshop 6 Teaching Guide Read 180 Stage B ReaL Book Workshop 7 Teaching Guide Read 180 Stage B ReaL Book Workshop 8 Teaching Guide Read 180 Stage B ReaL Book Workshop 9 Teaching Guide Read 180 Stage B ReaL Book Workshop 10 Teaching Guide Read 180 Stage B ReaL Book Workshop 11 Teaching Guide Read 180 Stage B ReaL Book Workshop 12 Teaching Guide Read 180 Stage B Classroom Poster Pack Read 180 Classroom Poster Pack A-C, National c $710.00 27 $19,170.00 1848529 9780358817239 Read 180 Stage B Independent Reading Library c $2,995.00 27 $80,865.00 ……....Student Materials ……....Print A la Carte 1892243 9798202057274 Read 180 Stage B ReaL Book Workshop 2 Student Edition 3 Year Print $30.00 946 $28,380.00 1892249 9798202057304 Read 180 Stage B ReaL Book Workshop 3 Student Edition 3 Year Print $30.00 946 $28,380.00 1835052 9780358738282 Read 180 Stage B Getting Started Book 1 Student Edition $4.95 946 $4,682.70 ……....Total for A la Carte Items Available for Purchase $161,477.70

Date of Proposal: 12/17/2025 Proposal for Sarasota Co School District Expiration Date: 1/31/2026 ISBN Title Price Quantity Value of All Material Free Materials Quantity Send Check Payments to: HMH Education Company 14046 Collection Center Drive Chicago, IL 60693 Attention: Michelle Anderson michelle.anderson@sarasotacountyschools.net HMH Confidential and Proprietary Send Orders to: orders@hmhco.com FAX: 800-269-5232 009531795 Sold:0000342842 Ship:0000342842 Page 3 of 7 Please submit this

That the Sarasota County School Board approve the renewal of the purchase of HMH - Read 180 and Amira.

8.2 APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF EDGENUITY FOR THE COURSE AND CREDIT RECOVERY PROGRAMS Sarasota Courseware 26-29 FINAL.pdf

That the School Board approve the purchase of Edgenuity for the course and credit recovery programs.

8.3 APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN BEHAVIOR CARE INC, AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL Behavior Care Contract.pdfLinked attachment: Behavior Care Contract.pdf Official source: https://sarasotacountyschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/2b8f5f67-b5ec-4394-b19d-f1070cd692e1 Sarasma FL THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY.FLORIDA FINANCIAL SERVICES 1960 LANDINGS BOULEVARD, SARASOTA, FL 34231 PHONE (941) 927-9000 FAX (941) 927—4017 CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BY INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS (See page 2 for important information and required acknowledgements) Instructions: This contract must be signed and approved by all parties before the services may commence. If the Independent contractor is to receive payment for travel, the payment cannot exceed the travel allowances permitted under Florida Statute 112.061. This contract must be approved by the School Board of Sarasota County, it it is in the amount of $50,000 or greater and by the Superintendent’s Cabinet if the independent contractor will receive aggregate payments in the amount of $10,000 or greater for the ?scal year. The dividing of contracts in order to circumvent any dollar value threshold willresult in notification to the School Board. Independent Contractor Name (Print) Behavior Care Inc. Address 5608 Wilde Oak a City State Zip 34232 Last4 Digits orssn xxx-xx-0668 and/or Federal Identi?cation No, Contact Person LEWISWeller Contact Phone 94 -266-8634 DESCRIPTION SERVICES RENDERED The School Board of Sarasota County. Florida. hereinafter called the School Board, and the above-named Independent Contractor, agree as follows: , The School Board shall pay the Independent Contractor for the following services as per legal agreement Behav10r Care Inc Will provide applied behavior analysis services for district schools. Hourlv rate of $85.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $100 000.00. Lewis Weber is the service provider To be performed during the following time period Jul 1 2026 to June 30 2027 Payment shall be made (with submission of an approved invoice to the District) as follows Monthly, UIIOHlIlVOlClIl FINGERPRINTING Do the duties associated with this contract involve direct contact with students, access to school grounds when students are present, or access to Districtfunds? V Yes No IfYes, you must report to the School Safety and Security office for fingerprinting at your expense, Every Contractor must register with and use the US. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system to verify the work authorization status of all employees hired during the term of this Agreement and must. upon request, provide evidence of compliance with this provision. Subcontractors shall provide Contractor with an affidavit stating the Subcontractor does not employ, contract with. or subcontract with an unauthorized alien. See Section 448.095, Florida Statutes. for all requirements. I have read the second page of this document and initialed the required acknowledgements. I certify that I am not an employee of the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and that I will perform the duties as indicated above, I shall provide evidence of the services performed to the requesting cost center head. I agree to release and hold the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and/or its employees, agents and volunteers harmless from and against all claims. judgments, costs, or other expenses arising out of bodily injuries or property damage resulting from my performance of the services speci?ed in this contract, The State of Florida and its political subdivisions are governed by Florida Statute 76828. This contract may be terminated without cause by either party on twenty (20) days written notice with neither party owing the other any further payment or performance. Independent Contractor Signature of Acceptance Date Cost Center Head Name (Print) Cost Center Head Signature of Acceptance Date W27 Cost Strip(s) and Amount(s) An IRS Form 1099 willbe issued for all transactions covered by Federal regulation. ADDITIONAL APPROVALS If the independent contractor willreceive aggregate payments in the amount of $10,000 or greater for the ?scal year indicate: Executive Director Name Cabinet Approval Date If total amount of this contract is $50,000 or over, indicate: School Board Approval Date Agenda Item No. Distribution: Original — Independent Contractor Electr

That the Sarasota County School Board approve the contract between Behavior Care, Inc, and The School Board of Sarasota County, FL for the 2026-2027 school year up to $100,000.00. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval by General Counsel.

8.4 APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN CHILDREN FIRST, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA 39686799v5 - Children First Early Head Start Cyesis Contract 2026-27 MRM clean.docxLinked attachment: 39686799v5 - Children First Early Head Start Cyesis Contract 2026-27 MRM clean.docx Official source: https://sarasotacountyschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/48cc65c2-db74-41f0-ac40-ea956419770f CONTRACT Between THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA and CHILDREN FIRST, INC.

This Contract is entered into this 16th day of June, 2026, effective July 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, between CHILDREN FIRST, INC., a Florida not for profit corporation (“CF”) and THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA (the “Board”). This Contract creates a mechanism to provide Early Head Start Services (“EHS”) for children and families in the areas of early childhood education, family partnerships, health, mental health, nutrition, and parent involvement. Both Agencies will use specified resources to provide a comprehensive program for all children and families enrolled in the program.

Services will be provided at the North County Cyesis Program at Riverview High School (“Riverview”) and the Cyesis Program at North Port High School (“NPHS”) (up to 27 total EHS slots: NPHS; Riverview). Up to twenty (20) teen parents (anticipated 17 at Riverview and 3 at NPHS, slots are distributed according to need) will be guaranteed EHS services. Teens enrolled above that number will be provided comprehensive services similar to EHS, but will not be guaranteed an EHS slot. Up to seventeen (17) children of teen parents will be served in up to three EHS or HS classrooms at the Riverview Campus. Up to four (4) children of teen parents at the North Port Cyesis program will be served. These children will be provided services in one (1) EHS classroom staffed by School District caregivers. Newly identified teen parents eligible for enrollment at NPHS will be offered services within their High School and at the CF EHS site in North Port. CF will maintain one (1) EHS classroom and one (1) Head Start (“HS”) classroom for “community based” EHS and HS eligible families on the Riverview campus. All enrolled EHS families will be offered services during the summer months at CF sites. CF is responsible for the following: • To provide EHS for up to twenty-seven (27) EHS slots. To work with the Board to ensure the completion of enrollment, contract, and program plan.

• To review CF Policies and Procedures and incorporate existing policies to meet standards of both programs.

• To pay the Board $75,060.00 in ten (10) equal monthly payments to be paid August 2026 through May 2027. Each monthly payment of $7,506.00 will be paid to the Board by the 15th of each month.

• To provide management support for the Early Childhood Center. This includes working with the Board's staff to ensure EHS/HS Performance Standards, monitoring supplies, enrollment, services for extended/summer child care, required paperwork, developing a high quality system of delivery, parent education, teacher training, non-clinical mental health services including screenings, referrals, home visiting, staff trainings, consultation, and family engagement.

• To provide supervision/support of the Family Service and Community Partnership content area of EHS, while working within the Board systems. The staff members will be responsible for social services and referrals, monthly parent meetings, development of family partnerships, and monitoring health and/or disability services for children. The assigned Family Advocates will complete all data in the CF COPA system as well as any required paperwork for the Board.

• To provide the equivalent of two (2) full-time Family Advocates to work directly with families enrolled in EHS/HS. The Family Advocates will collaborate with the Board's staff ensuring the mutual aims of our programs are met.

• To provide assistance with the enrollment process of EHS children and to work as a team for parents and staff to understand all aspects of both programs.

• To offer family strengthening courses for families enrolled in Cyesis, such as the Nurturing Dads Initiative, ESOL, Positive Solutions for Families, Budgeting, Job Skills Training, and other parent support groups through CF Families First Institute. These courses will be scheduled to meet the group needs of the client

That the Sarasota County School Board approve the contract between Children First Inc., and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval by General Counsel.

8.5 APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS OF THE SUNCOAST, INC AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA 39689067v2 - Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentor Manager Contract 2026-27 Approved.docxLinked attachment: 39689067v2 - Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentor Manager Contract 2026-27 Approved.docx Official source: https://sarasotacountyschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/cd3e65bb-0d5b-488b-9cb8-5d8dc9cf4029 Memorandum of Understanding – Mentor Managers between Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc. and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida

This Agreement is entered into this 16th day of June 2026 by and between Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc., a Florida not for profit corporation, hereinafter referred to as “BBBSSC”, located at 5731 Rosin Way, Sarasota Florida 34233, and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, hereinafter referred to as the “Board”, located at 1960 Landings Boulevard., Sarasota, Florida 34231-3331.

Purpose

The purpose of this Agreement is to delineate the relationship and responsibilities shared by BBBSSC and Board regarding school-based mentoring services provided to at-risk youths by the Mentor Managers, in accordance with the job description attached hereto as Attachment A. Under this Agreement, Mentor Managers will provide specific services to students enrolled in Sarasota County district high schools.

BBBSSC Responsibilities