School Board Meeting and Meeting of the Manatee Leasing Corporation

Page 1 Minutes October 28, 2025 School Board Meeting – 5:30 PM And Meeting of the Leasing Corporation Manatee County School District 215 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205 www.manateeschools.net Times Indicated Are Approximate 1) CALL TO ORDER Attendee Name Status Dr. Laurie Breslin, Superintendent Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services Willie Clark, Interim 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 5:30 PM. 2) READING OF THE DISTRICT VISION The District Vision was read by Board Member Kennedy. 3) INVOCATION The invocation was provided by Board Member Kennedy. 4) COLOR GUARD The Colors were presented by Braden River High School JROTC Program and was accompanied by MSgt (Ret) Johnny Browning. Members of the JROTC Color Guard included the following students: • Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Brinlee Johnson • Cadet Command Sergeant Major Marfil Trejo • Cadet Major Kaiya Peters • Cadet Major Dianna Cruz 5) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Choate led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. 6) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

Page 2 6.1 Motion to Approve the Agenda as Amended RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Charles Kennedy, Heather Felton, Richard Tatem The Chair finds good cause to amend the agenda to include: Agenda amended Friday October 24, 2025, to add Approval of Minutes item Approval of the Minutes of the October 7, 2025, School Board Meeting Minutes and the October 10, 2025 Workshop Minutes and attachments. Agenda amended Friday October 24, 2025, to add attachment World Languages Adoption 10.28.2025 to Reports and Presentation item 2025-2026 Instructional Materials Adoption Plan for Grades 6-12 World Language. Agenda amended Friday, October 24, 2025, to update attachment of Consent item Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers. Agenda amended Monday, October 27, 2025, to update Consent Item Approval of Reclassification of Job Descriptions and Positions in the Instructional and Security Divisions (Multiple Funding Sources) attachment to 61010 Specialist-Manager, PPS, [District Threat Management Coordinator STS181] - Redline - updated 10/27/2025. 7) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 7.1 Motion to Approve the Minutes of October 7, 2025, School Board Meeting and October 10, 2025, School Board Workshop RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Charles Kennedy, Heather Felton, Richard Tatem 8) STUDENT CELEBRATIONS 8.1 Celebrate Student Attendance Services (SAS) Team and Bradenton Kiwanis for donation to Samoset Elementary School Ms. Jamie Carson, Director of Communications, introduced the following District staff and members of Bradenton Kiwanis and Student Attendance Support, Inc. in thanks for their generous $10,000.00 donation to Samoset Elementary School for expansion of their school attendance initiative program: • Ms. Kaththea Johnson, Executive Director of Student Improvement • Dr Johnathan Mullis, President of Bradenton Kiwanis • Ms. Donna Ray Smith, Founder and President of Student Attendance Support, Inc. • Ms. Roxy Galligan, Student Attendance Support, Inc Board Member and Purchasing Specialist Ms. Smith accepted the gratitude of the District staff and Board and provided a brief statement regarding the attendance initiative supported by the donation contributed by Bradenton Kiwanis and Student Attendance Support, Inc.

Page 3 8.2 Recognition for Constitution Essay Contest Winners Ms. Jamie Carson, Director of Communications, presented the following three student winners from the Rotary Club of Bradenton’s Constitution Essay Contest. • Kylie Scott • Zachariah Kersey • Chloe Drapak Also in attendance were administrators from Lakewood Ranch High School and members from the Rotary Club of Bradenton: • Mr. Benjamin Hall, Lakewood Ranch High School, AP Government Teacher • Ms. Samantha Biggs, Lakewood Ranch High School, Assistant Principal • Mr. Tom Richmond, Rotary Club President • Ms. Cathy Golson, Rotary Club Member • Mr. Tim Milligan, Rotary Club Member 8.3 Celebrate and Honor SDMC Transportation Bus Drivers and Aides Ms. Jamie Carson, Director of Communications, introduced members of the School District of Manatee Transportation team. The following employees responded to a late-night response call after a St. Lucie County team bus was in an accident following a band competition in Lakewood Ranch. St. Lucie students and drivers, stranded far from home, were provided response and a safe transport home from the Manatee School District Employees. Superintendent Breslin personally thanked the following transportation employees for showing up when others needed it. Dr. Breslin provided remarks to the employees in thanks for their hard work and dedication; she then handed each employee a Superintendent Coin of Excellence. • Jamie Warrington • Ronda Ralston • Andre Croizer • Jay Robinson • Dot Hird • Lester Ottinger • Veasna Kim 8.4 National Life Group LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Presentation to Omar Edwards Ms. Jamie Carson, Director of Communications, introduced Ms. Annie Clark and Ken Clark of Clark Financial Partners to present Mr. Omar Edwards as a finalist of the National Lifegroup Foundation Life Changer of the Year. After noting Mr. Edward’s many accomplishments and history within the District, Mr. Edwards provided a brief statement of thanks for the nomination. 9) PUBLIC COMMENT The following public comments were made: • Rennie Finck • Jack Lowrance • Martha Jacobs 10) REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

Page 4 10.1 2025-2026 Instructional Materials Adoption Plan for Grades 6-12 World Languages Mr. Derek Jensen introduced Ms. Tiffany Spradling, Director, Secondary Curriculum and Instruction, and Ms. Erin Chapman, Coordinator of Instructional Projects, who provided a presentation regarding upcoming instructional materials adoption to the Board. Grades 6-12 World Languages Instructional Materials Adoption Process • Statute and Policy • Instructional Materials Adoption Process • Adoption Timeline • Instructional Materials Review Committee • Family and Community Engagement • FLDOE Adoption Process Update School Board Members held discussions and asked questions throughout the presentation. 11) CONSENT ITEMS 11.1 Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda as Amended RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Heather Felton SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Charles Kennedy, Heather Felton, Richard Tatem 1. Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers (No Financial Impact) - updated 10.24.2025 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 Reclassification of Job Descriptions and Positions in the Instructional and Security Divisions (Multiple Funding Sources) - updated 10/27/2025 4. Approval of the Waiver(s) of the Manatee Education Association (MEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement for Lake Manatee K-8 and Braden River Elementary School. (No Financial Impact) 5. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the School District Manatee County and the Manatee Education Foundation, Inc. (No Financial Impact) 6. Approval to Renew the Cooperative Agreement Between the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and the School Board of Manatee County (No Financial Impact) 7. Approval of Affiliation Agreement between the School District of Manatee County and Be Well Solutions Dietetic Internship LLC 2025-2026 (No Financial Impact) 8. Approval of the New Agreement Between the School District of Manatee County and Market Walk Dental Care for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Dental Assisting Students for the 2025-2028 School Years (No Financial Impact) 9. Approval of the 2025-2026 School Improvement Plans (No Financial Impact)

Page 5 10. Approval of the District-Managed Turnaround Plan (DMT TOP-2) for Samoset Elementary for Submission to the FLDOE Bureau of School Improvement (No Financial Impact) 11. Approval of the School District of Manatee County Youth Mental Health Awareness Training Grant Allocation for the 2025-2026 School Year in the amount of $57,675.00 (Incoming State Grant Funds) 12. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Computer Science Teacher Certification Grant in the Amount of $75,867.00 (Incoming State Grant Funds) 13. Approval of the Purchase(s) of Ducks Unlimited Ecology Conservation & Management Certification Program, SDMC No. 25-0088-BS, Estimated in the Amount of $200,000.00 (CAPE Funds) 14. Approval to Purchase Certiport Subscriptions and Tests, SDMC No. 26-0081-BS, Estimated in the Amount of $200,000.00 (CAPE Funds) 15. Approval to Use the City of Tucson/Omnia Partners Contract for Janitorial and Sanitation Supplies, Equipment, and Related Services #240240-01, SDMC No. 26-0087-KD, Estimated in the Amount of $200,000.00 Annually (Multiple Funding Sources) 16. Approval of the Use of Hillsborough County Public Schools on Fire Extinguisher Inspection, SDMC No. 26-0080-MR, Estimated in the Amount of $125,000.00 Annually (Capital Funds) 17. Approval of the Use of Manatee County Bid on Low Dollar General Contractor Services, SDMC No. 26-0085-MR, Estimated in the Amount of $300,000.00 Annually (Capital Funds) 18. Approval to Advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architect and Engineering (AE) Services and Construction Management (CM) at Risk Services for Tillman Elementary Campus Renovations (Capital Funds) 19. Approval of the Bid on Remediation Services, SDMC No. 26-0073-MR, Estimated in the Amount of $125,000.00 Annually (Capital Funds) 20. Approval of Barbara Harvey K-8 at North River Ranch - Change Order 4 - Agreement Between Owner and Willis A. Smith Construction - Return of Unspent Direct Materials Purchase in the Amount of $136,261.69 for a Total Guaranteed Maximum Price of $55,245,445.33 (Capital Funds) 21. The Approval of Manatee High School - Painting and Roofing - Change Order 3 Final - Agreement Between Owner and Creative Contractors, Inc., Decrease in the Amount of $114,456.21 for a Total Guaranteed Maximum Price of $2,859,250.89 (Capital Funds) 22. Approval of Manatee Elementary School - Re-Roof and Auditorium Renovation - Change Order 3 Final - Agreement Between Owner and Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc., Decrease in the Amount of $376,724.57 for a Total Guaranteed Maximum Price of $2,084,263.40 (Capital Funds) 23. Approval of Horizon Academy Administrative Lobby Enhancements Substantial Completion and Certificate of Completion (No Financial Impact) 24. Approval of Oneco Elementary School - Addition and Renovation - Change Order 1 - Agreement Between Owner and Charles Perry Partners, Inc. - Return of Unspent Direct

Page 6 Materials Purchase in the Amount of $4,474,656.36 for a Total Guaranteed Maximum Price of $30,262,645.64 (Capital Funds) 25. Approval of Parrish Community High School - Classroom Addition - Change Order 5 - Agreement Between Owner and Williams Company Tampa, Return of Unspent Direct Material Purchase Funds in the Amount of $7,689.77 for a Total Guaranteed Maximum Price of $9,153,828.60 (Capital Funds) 26. Approval of Parrish Community High School - Classroom Addition - Change Order 6 Final - Agreement Between Owner and Williams Company Tampa., Decrease in the Amount of $1,528,884.62 for a Total Guaranteed Maximum Price of $7,624,943.98 (Capital Funds) 27. Approval of Lakewood Ranch High School - Water Lines - Agreement Between Owner and Hepner Architects, Inc., with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in the Amount of $451,895.00 (Capital Funds) 28. Approval of Lakewood Ranch High School - Stadium Drainage Improvements - Agreement Between Owner and Jon F. Swift Construction, with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in the Amount of $562,023.00 (Capital Funds) 29. Approval of Second Amendment to Lease Schedule No. 2023A relating to the School Board's Certificates of Participation, Series 2023A (the "Series 2023A Certificates" - Capital Funds) 30. Approval of New High School AAA - BO Agreement - Between Owner and Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., in the Amount of $467,250.00 (Capital Funds) 31. School Safety Requirements and Monitoring Reports - 2025-2026 Quarter 1 (No Financial Impact) 32. Approval of Request to Declare Surplus and Dispose of District Tangible Personal Property Greater than $5,000.00 (Possible Incoming Funds to General Fund) 33. Approval to Purchase and Renew the International Teacher Agreement between TPG Cultural Exchange Services, LLC and the School District of Manatee County, SDMC No. 26- 0088-TG (Multiple Funding Sources) 34. Approval of the Comprehensive District Technology Plan October 28, 2025 - June 30, 2030 (No Financial Impact) 35. Approval for Parrish Community High School (PCHS) Students Enrolled in Sports & Entertainment Marketing and TV Production Classes to Participate in a Joint Field Trip to New York City as Part of the DECA Program from December 4 - December 7, 2025 (PCHS Internal Accounts, Students Contributions, and Adult, Career and Technical Education Funds) 12) PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NEW BUSINESS ITEMS 13) NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT) 14) NEW BUSINESS (NON-CONSENT) 14.1 Approval of Certificate Resolution No. 2025-010 Authorizing Issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2026A (the "Series 2026A Certificates" - Capital Funds)

Page 7 RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Cindy Spray AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Charles Kennedy, Heather Felton, Richard Tatem Ms. Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services, provided an overview of the 2025-010 Resolution and clarified the included projects for this Certificate of Participation will include financing for the building of High School AAA, addition to Moody Elementary School and the addition to Lake Manatee K-8 School. Ms. Sellers also noted on hand for any questions from the Board were Bond Counsel Ritesch Pitel, and Senior Underwriter Tom Kai from Bank of America. 14.2 Approval of Certificate Resolution No. 2025-012 Authorizing Issuance of Refunding Certificates of Participation, Series 2026B (the "Series 2026B Certificates" - Capital Funds) RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Charles Kennedy, Heather Felton, Richard Tatem Ms. Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services, provided an overview of Resolution 2025- 012 and noted that the Resolution includes the refund of the Certificates of Participation from 2016, that will save the District approximately $900,000. 14.3 Approval of Resolution No. 2025-014 Authorizing the Series 2026 Amendment to Master- Lease Purchase Agreement RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Heather Felton SECONDER: Cindy Spray AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Charles Kennedy, Heather Felton, Richard Tatem Ms. Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services, noted the resolution is related to the properties directly part of the COPS series 2026. 14.4 Approval of the Budget Amendments for July and August 2025 RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Charles Kennedy, Heather Felton, Richard Tatem Ms. Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services, provided an overview of the budget amendments from July and August. 14.5 Approval to Renew Purchase of Stop Loss Insurance, SDMC No. 23-0095-RG, Not to Exceed $690,145 for the 2026 Calendar Year RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Charles Kennedy, Heather Felton, Richard Tatem Ms. Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services, provided information regarding the renewal of Stop Loss Insurance and noted the recommendation from the Health Insurance Committee (HIC) to continue the insurance as in past years. Additional information was provided by Superintendent Breslin.

Page 8 14.6 Approval of the Ratification of the Manatee Education Association (MEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement for the School District of Manatee County RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Charles Kennedy, Heather Felton, Richard Tatem Superintendent Breslin presented background details concerning the agreement established between the District and the Manatee Education Association Union. The Superintendent expressed appreciation to the MEA, the bargaining team, and the finance team for their dedication throughout the negotiation process. Chair Choate also acknowledged the teams involved and commented on their significant efforts and commitment that contributed to finalizing the agreement. The Superintendent also commented that the agreement for the AFSCME bargaining unit was not completed, and the team was hopeful for a swift resolution. 14.7 Approval of the 2025-2026 Salary Schedules for Teacher Performance Hiring Salary Schedule, Para and MEA Salary Supplement Schedule, Grandfathered Teacher Salary Schedule, Hourly Non-Bargaining, SAMP, School Administrator RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Cindy Spray AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Charles Kennedy, Heather Felton, Richard Tatem Superintendent Breslin presented key details and indicated that approval of the item would result in retroactive pay dating back to July 1, which eligible employees will receive in their November 14, 2025 paycheck. 14.8 Approval of the 2025-2026 Classroom Teacher and Other Instructional Personnel Salary Increase Allocation Plan RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Heather Felton SECONDER: Cindy Spray AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Charles Kennedy, Heather Felton, Richard Tatem Superintendent Breslin provided an overview of the salary increase plan and noted the requirement to submit a School Board approved plan for the distribution of allocated monies for salary increases to the state Board of Education. 14.9 Approval of the Parrish Classical Preparatory Academy Contract for the 2025-2032 School Years RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Charles Kennedy, Heather Felton, Richard Tatem Superintendent Breslin provided information regarding the Parrish Classical Preparatory Academy Contract that will run from 2025-2032. Information included timing of the opening and anticipated grade levels as well as projected plans for expansion. 14.10 Approval to Publish Draft of Redistricting Maps to District Website Following the October 31, 2025 Workshop RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS]

Page 9 MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Richard Tatem AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Charles Kennedy, Heather Felton, Richard Tatem Superintendent Breslin noted the actions involved in the current rezoning process and stated approval of the agenda item would allow the District to publish draft rezoning maps following the workshop scheduled for October 31, 2025. Chair Choate called a brief recess at 6:49 PM and reconvened the meeting at 7:02 PM. 15) CALL TO ORDER THE MEETING OF THE MANATEE LEASING CORPORATION Chair Choate called to order the meeting of the leasing corporation at 7:02 PM. 16) NEW BUSINESS OF THE MANATEE LEASING CORPORATION 16.1 Approval of Corporate Resolution No. 2025-011 Authorizing Issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2026A, (the "Series 2026A Certificates"- Capital Funds) RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Heather Felton SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Charles Kennedy, Heather Felton, Richard Tatem 16.2 Approval of Corporate Resolution No. 2025-013 Authorizing Issuance of Refunding Certificates of Participation, Series 2026B (the "Series 2026B Certificates" - Capital Funds) RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Charles Kennedy, Heather Felton, Richard Tatem 16.3 Approval of Corporate Resolution No. 2025-015 Authorizing the Series 2026 Amendment to Master-Lease Purchase Agreement RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Cindy Spray AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Charles Kennedy, Heather Felton, Richard Tatem 16.4 Approval of Second Amendment to Lease Schedule No. 2023A and Partial Release Relating to the School Board's Certificates of Participation, Series 2023A (the "Series 2023A Certificates" - Capital Funds) RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Heather Felton SECONDER: Cindy Spray AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Charles Kennedy, Heather Felton, Richard Tatem 17) ADJORN THE MEETING OF THE MANATEE LEASING CORPORATION 7:05 Chair Choate adjourned the meeting of the Leasing Corporation at 7:05 PM. 18) NEW BUSINESS (NO SUPERINTENDENT RECOMENDATION) Chair Choate re-opened the Regular School Board Meeting at 7:05 PM.

Page 10 18.1 Approval of Travel Expense Associated with the School Board Members' and Superintendent Breslin's Attendance at the FSBA-FADSS Annual Joint Conference, December 2-5 2025, at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, FL, Not to Exceed $8,000.00 (General Fund) RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Charles Kennedy, Heather Felton, Richard Tatem 19) INFORMATION ONLY (No Board Action Required) 19.1. Year-to-Date Financial Statements Through August 31, 2025 19.2. Year-to-Date Charter School Financial Statement Summary Through August 31, 2025 20) CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY) 21) UPDATES 21.A. INSTRUCTION UPDATE Mr. Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services, updated the board on the following: • Noted upcoming District Music expos that begin November 10, hosted at the High Schools • Provided date and time for upcoming STEM Catapult District Competition Event • Highlighted upcoming instructional opportunities and activities related to Veterans Day • Thanked all teachers and staff that hosted the recent Early Literacy Symposium 21.B. OPERATIONS UPDATE Mr. Willie Clark, Interim Deputy Superintendent of Operations, updated the board on the following: • Noted recent and upcoming job fairs • Health and Wellness update • Food and Nutrition Services update • Transportation and training update 21.C. LEGAL UPDATE Mr. Stephen Dye, Board Attorney, provided a legal update regarding • School Site Taylor Ranch Property (Desoto speedway area) • Jones Farm extension of closing to double the size of the land purchase and will come to the board in the next 30 days 22) SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS Superintendent Breslin provided the following update to the Board: • Thanked Board for support on consent agenda and provided highlight of multiple items • Thanked the staff in charge of District safety • Noted recent and upcoming District events • Thanked USF for sharing a tour of the campus • Energy cost and systems overview • Attendance and ‘Showing up Matters’ campaign 23) BOARD COMMENTS

Page 11 Board Member Kennedy • Thanked Rogers Gardens Elementary for the invitation to visit the school and take part in their activities • Thanked school psychologists ahead of National School Psychology workers next week Board Member Tatem • Safety Briefing – exercise and nutrition • Encouraged the public to get involved in the community • Noted recent school visits Board Member Felton • Noted upcoming and recent District events and visits • Discussed the Schools of Hope legislation for local and state awareness Vice-Chair Spray • Noted recent District events and tours Chair Choate • Thanked District staff for all the work to put together the meetings • Noted upcoming workshop on rezoning • Thanked USF for hosting tour for District staff and the Board members 21) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board; Chair Choate adjourned the meeting at 7:48 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 to the meeting, to participants with disabilities.

1. CALL TO ORDER 2. READING OF THE DISTRICT'S VISION - Kennedy 3. INVOCATION 4. COLOR GUARD - Braden River High School 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 1. Approval of the Agenda Amendments - added after publishing 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the Minutes of the October 7, 2025 School Board Meeting Minutes and the October 10, 2025 Workshop Minutes - added after publishing 8. DISTRICT CELEBRATIONS 1. Celebrate Student Attendance Services (SAS) Team and Bradenton Kiwanis for donation to Samoset Elementary School 2. Recognition for Constitution Essay Contest Winners 3. Celebrate and Honor SDMC Transportation Bus Drivers and Aides 4. National Life Group LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Presentation to Omar Edwards 9. 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 Agenda MEETING OF THE MANATEE LEASING CORPORATION Updated 10/24/2025 Updated 10/27/2025 October 28, 2025 School Board of Manatee County Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 PM Walter Miller School Support Center Board Room Times Indicated are Approximate 1

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. 4. Florida Law requires all citizens to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion at public meetings. 5 . WARNING: Any individual who interferes with the expeditious or orderly process of a School Board meeting, will be subject to removal from the meeting pursuant to Section 1001.372(3) Florida Statutes at the discretion of the Chair. Orderly fashion is deemed as, at a minimum (1) no profanity (2) no vulgar language (3) no discourteous, disrespectful, or disparaging conduct. 10. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. 2025-2026 Instructional Materials Adoption Plan for Grades 6-12 World Languages - updated 10/24/2025 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 the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers (No Financial Impact) - updated 10.24.2025 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 Reclassification of Job Descriptions and Positions in the Instructional and Security Divisions (Multiple Funding Sources) - updated 10/27/2025 4. Approval of the Waiver(s) of the Manatee Education Association (MEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement for Lake Manatee K-8 and Braden River Elementary School. (No Financial Impact) 5. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the School District Manatee County and the Manatee Education Foundation, Inc. (No Financial Impact) 6. Approval to Renew the Cooperative Agreement Between the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and the School Board of Manatee County (No Financial Impact) 7. Approval of Affiliation Agreement between the School District of Manatee County and Be Well Solutions Dietetic Internship LLC 2025-2026 (No Financial Impact) 8. Approval of the New Agreement Between the School District of Manatee County and Market Walk Dental Care for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Dental Assisting Students for the 2025-2028 School Years (No Financial Impact) 2

9. Approval of the 2025-2026 School Improvement Plans (No Financial Impact) 10. Approval of the District-Managed Turnaround Plan (DMT TOP-2) for Samoset Elementary for Submission to the FLDOE Bureau of School Improvement (No Financial Impact) 11. Approval of the School District of Manatee County Youth Mental Health Awareness Training Grant Allocation for the 2025-2026 School Year in the amount of $57,675.00 (Incoming State Grant Funds) 12. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Computer Science Teacher Certification Grant in the Amount of $75,867.00 (Incoming State Grant Funds) 13. Approval of the Purchase(s) of Ducks Unlimited Ecology Conservation & Management Certification Program, SDMC No. 25-0088-BS, Estimated in the Amount of $200,000.00 (CAPE Funds) 14. Approval to Purchase Certiport Subscriptions and Tests, SDMC No. 26-0081-BS, Estimated in the Amount of $200,000.00 (CAPE Funds) 15. Approval to Use the City of Tucson/Omnia Partners Contract for Janitorial and Sanitation Supplies, Equipment, and Related Services #240240-01, SDMC No. 26- 0087-KD, Estimated in the Amount of $200,000.00 Annually (Multiple Funding Sources) 16. Approval of the Use of Hillsborough County Public Schools on Fire Extinguisher Inspection, SDMC No. 26-0080-MR, Estimated in the Amount of $125,000.00 Annually (Capital Funds) 17. Approval of the Use of Manatee County Bid on Low Dollar General Contractor Services, SDMC No. 26-0085-MR, Estimated in the Amount of $300,000.00 Annually (Capital Funds) 18. Approval to Advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architect and Engineering (AE) Services and Construction Management (CM) at Risk Services for Tillman Elementary Campus Renovations (Capital Funds) 19. Approval of the Bid on Remediation Services, SDMC No. 26-0073-MR, Estimated in the Amount of $125,000.00 Annually (Capital Funds) 20. Approval of Barbara Harvey K-8 at North River Ranch - Change Order 4 - Agreement Between Owner and Willis A. Smith Construction - Return of Unspent Direct Materials Purchase in the Amount of $136,261.69 for a Total Guaranteed Maximum Price of $55,245,445.33 (Capital Funds) 21. The Approval of Manatee High School - Painting and Roofing - Change Order 3 Final - Agreement Between Owner and Creative Contractors, Inc., Decrease in the Amount of $114,456.21 for a Total Guaranteed Maximum Price of $2,859,250.89 (Capital Funds) 22. Approval of Manatee Elementary School - Re-Roof and Auditorium Renovation - Change Order 3 Final - Agreement Between Owner and Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc., Decrease in the Amount of $376,724.57 for a Total Guaranteed Maximum Price of $2,084,263.40 (Capital Funds) 23. Approval of Horizon Academy Administrative Lobby Enhancements Substantial Completion and Certificate of Completion (No Financial Impact) 24. Approval of Oneco Elementary School - Addition and Renovation - Change Order 1 - Agreement Between Owner and Charles Perry Partners, Inc. - Return of Unspent Direct Materials Purchase in the Amount of $4,474,656.36 for a Total Guaranteed Maximum Price of $30,262,645.64 (Capital Funds) 3

25. Approval of Parrish Community High School - Classroom Addition - Change Order 5 - Agreement Between Owner and Williams Company Tampa, Return of Unspent Direct Material Purchase Funds in the Amount of $7,689.77 for a Total Guaranteed Maximum Price of $9,153,828.60 (Capital Funds) 26. Approval of Parrish Community High School - Classroom Addition - Change Order 6 Final - Agreement Between Owner and Williams Company Tampa., Decrease in the Amount of $1,528,884.62 for a Total Guaranteed Maximum Price of $7,624,943.98 (Capital Funds) 27. Approval of Lakewood Ranch High School - Water Lines - Agreement Between Owner and Hepner Architects, Inc., with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in the Amount of $451,895.00 (Capital Funds) 28. Approval of Lakewood Ranch High School - Stadium Drainage Improvements - Agreement Between Owner and Jon F. Swift Construction, with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in the Amount of $562,023.00 (Capital Funds) 29. Approval of Second Amendment to Lease Schedule No. 2023A relating to the School Board's Certificates of Participation, Series 2023A (the "Series 2023A Certificates" - Capital Funds) 30. Approval of New High School AAA - BO Agreement - Between Owner and Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., in the Amount of $467,250.00 (Capital Funds) 31. School Safety Requirements and Monitoring Reports - 2025-2026 Quarter 1 (No Financial Impact) 32. Approval of Request to Declare Surplus and Dispose of District Tangible Personal Property Greater than $5,000.00 (Possible Incoming Funds to General Fund) 33. Approval to Purchase and Renew the International Teacher Agreement between TPG Cultural Exchange Services, LLC and the School District of Manatee County, SDMC No. 26-0088-TG (Multiple Funding Sources) 34. Approval of the Comprehensive District Technology Plan October 28, 2025 - June 30, 2030 (No Financial Impact) 35. Approval for Parrish Community High School (PCHS) Students Enrolled in Sports & Entertainment Marketing and TV Production Classes to Participate in a Joint Field Trip to New York City as Part of the DECA Program from December 4 - December 7, 2025 (PCHS Internal Accounts, Students’ Contributions, and Adult, Career and Technical Education Funds) 12. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NEW BUSINESS ITEMS 13. NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT) 14. NEW BUSINESS (NON-CONSENT ITEMS) 1. Approval of Certificate Resolution No. 2025-010 Authorizing Issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2026A (the "Series 2026A Certificates" - Capital Funds) 2. Approval of Certificate Resolution No. 2025-012 Authorizing Issuance of Refunding Certificates of Participation, Series 2026B (the "Series 2026B Certificates" - Capital Funds) 3. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-014 Authorizing the Series 2026 Amendment to Master-Lease Purchase Agreement 4. Approval of the Budget Amendments for July and August 2025 (No Financial Impact) 4

5. Approval to Renew Purchase of Stop Loss Insurance, SDMC No. 23-0095-RG, Not to Exceed $690,145 for the 2026 Calendar Year (Multiple Funding Sources) 6. Approval of the Ratification of the Manatee Education Association (MEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement for the School District of Manatee County (Multiple Funding Sources) 7. Approval of the 2025-2026 Salary Schedules for Teacher Performance Hiring Salary Schedule, Para and MEA Salary Supplement Schedule, Grandfathered Teacher Salary Schedule, Hourly Non-Bargaining, SAMP, School Administrator (Multiple Funding Sources) 8. Approval of the 2025-2026 Classroom Teacher and Other Instructional Personnel Salary Increase Allocation Plan (No Financial Impact) 9. Approval of the Parrish Classical Preparatory Academy Contract for the 2025-2032 School Years (No Net Financial Impact) 10. Approval to Publish Draft of Redistricting Maps to District Website Following the October 31, 2025 Workshop 15. CALL TO ORDER THE MEETING OF THE MANATEE LEASING CORPORATION 16. NEW BUSINESS OF THE MANATEE LEASING CORPORATION 1. Approval of Corporate Resolution No. 2025-011 Authorizing Issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2026A, (the "Series 2026A Certificates"- Capital Funds) 2. Approval of Corporate Resolution No. 2025-013 Authorizing Issuance of Refunding Certificates of Participation, Series 2026B (the "Series 2026B Certificates" - Capital Funds) 3. Approval of Corporate Resolution No. 2025-015 Authorizing the Series 2026 Amendment to Master-Lease Purchase Agreement 4. Approval of Second Amendment to Lease Schedule No. 2023A and Partial Release Relating to the School Board's Certificates of Participation, Series 2023A (the "Series 2023A Certificates" - Capital Funds) 17. ADJORN THE MEETING OF THE MANATEE LEASING CORPORATION 18. NEW BUSINESS (NO SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION) 1. Approval of Travel Expense Associated with the School Board Members' and Superintendent Breslin's Attendance at the FSBA-FADSS Annual Joint Conference, December 2-5 2025, at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, FL, Not to Exceed $8,000.00 (General Fund) 19. INFORMATION ONLY (No Board Action Required) 1. Year-to-Date Financial Statements Through August 31, 2025 (No Financial Impact) 2. Year-to-Date Charter School Financial Statement Summary Through August 31, 2025 20. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY) 21. UPDATES A. INSTRUCTION UPDATE B. OPERATIONS UPDATE C. LEGAL UPDATE 5

22. SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS 23. BOARD COMMENTS 24. ADJOURNMENT 6

AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.1 School Board of Manatee County October 28, 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 October 24, 2025, to add Approval of Minutes item Approval of the Minutes of the October 7, 2025 School Board Meeting Minutes and the October 10, 2025 Workshop Minutes and attachments. Agenda amended Friday October 24, 2025, to add attachment World Languages Adoption 10.28.2025 to Reports and Presentation item 2025-2026 Instructional Materials Adoption Plan for Grades 6-12 World Language. Agenda amended Friday October 24, 2025 to update attachment of Consent item Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers. Agenda amended Monday October 27, 2025 to update Consent Item Approval of Reclassification of Job Descriptions and Positions in the Instructional and Security Divisions (Multiple Funding Sources) attachment to 61010 Specialist-Manager, PPS, [District Threat Management Coordinator STS181] - Redline - updated 10/27/2025. 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 7

AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.1 School Board of Manatee County October 28, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Action Item Title Approval of the Minutes of the October 7, 2025 School Board Meeting Minutes and the October 10, 2025 Workshop Minutes - added after publishing Executive Summary Approval of the Minutes of the October 7, 2025 School Board Meeting Minutes and the October 10, 2025 Workshop Minutes. 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 approves the Minutes of the October 7, 2025 School Board Meeting Minutes and the October 10, 2025 Workshop Minutes. Financial Impact No Financial Impact. Contact Initiating Department: School Board Attachments: October 7, 2025 -Meeting Minutes October 10, 2025 Workshop Minutes 8

Page 1 Minutes October 7, 2025 Regular Meeting – 10:00 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 Dr. Laurie Breslin, Superintendent Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services Willie Clark, 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 10:00 AM. 2) READING OF THE DISTRICT'S VISION Vice-Chair Spray read the District's Vision. 3) INVOCATION The invocation was provided by Pastor Jesus Ramos. 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: 9

Page 2 Agenda amended Friday October 3, 2025, to add attachment 10-7-2025 School Board PM1 Data Review to Reports and Presentation item 2025-2026 FAST Progress Monitoring 1 (PM1) Assessment Results. Agenda amended Friday October 3, 2025, to move Consent item Approval of Use of the Duval County Public Schools Contract No. 08-24/DB for Substitute Teaching Employment Services, SDMC 26-0070-TG, Estimated in the Amount of $5,225,000.00 Annually (Multiple Funding Sources) to New Business (Non- Consent). Agenda amended Friday October 3, 2025 to update Consent item Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers (No Financial Impact). 6) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6.1 Approval of the Minutes of the August 26, 2025, School Board Meeting, August 29, 2025, School Board Workshop, September 9, 2025, Final Budget Meeting, September 9, 2025, Regular Meeting and Swearing in the New Superintendent, September 16, 2025, School Board Workshop, and September 16, 2025, Meeting and Meeting of the Leasing Corporation RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem 7) STUDENT CELEBRATIONS 7.1 Hispanic Heritage Month Ms. Debra Estes, Director of ESOL, Migrant, and Dual Language Programs provided a presentation to the School Board regarding Hispanic Heritage Month. Included in the presentation were the following: • Hispanic Heritage Month Overview • Florida Statute • Florida Activities Sponsored by the Governor and First Lady of Florida o Student Essay Contest o Student Art Contest o Excellence in Education Award • Video of Dual Language Education in Manatee County 8) PUBLIC COMMENTS (Up to 30 Minutes) The following public comments were made: • Martha Jacobs • Martin Hyde • Kevin W Wright 9) REPORTS AND PRESENTATION 9.1. Audit Committee Quarterly Report to the School Board Mr. Jim Daniel, Chairman of the Audit Committee, provided an overview of the recent work completed by internal and external auditors. Included in his overview to the Board were the following topics: • Completed CCRI Reports and additional activities 10

Page 3 • Pervis Gray – Audit of Internal Accounts • RSM Update – introduced Ava Doraisamy and Matthew Blondell of RSM • Recent work regarding revised changes to the Audit/Citizens Finance Committee Charters • Review of Annual Financial Report (AFR) with Ms. Sellers The Board agreed to allow the addition of a review of procurement related to construction contract selection process to the Audit work for the year from RSM. 9.2. Purvis Gray Presentation of the School Internal Accounts Audit Report Tiffancy Mangold, of Purvis Gray, presented the School Internal Accounts Audit, Financial Statement and Independent Auditors Report dated June 30, 2025. Ms. Mangold noted there were no findings or significant deficiencies in any reports, and the report was on the agenda to be approved in New Business during the same meeting. 9.3 2025-2026 FAST Progress Monitoring 1 (PM1) Assessment Results Mr. Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services, provided an overview of the 2025- 2026 FAST Progress Monitoring 1 Assessment Results. Included in the presentation were the following topics: FAST Progress Monitoring • Florida Department of Education’s (FLDOE) Family Portal Star Early Literacy, Star Reading, FAST ELA • KG-2 nd Grade • 3rd -5th Grade • 6th -8th Grade • 9th -10th Grade Star Math, FAST Math, B.E.S.T Algebra 1, B.E.S.T Geometry • KG-2 nd Grade o Mathematics Progression • 3rd -5th Grade • 6th -8th Grade Next Steps Board Members asked questions and held discussions throughout the presentation. 10) Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy Richard Tatem 1. Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers (No Financial Impact) - updated 10/3/2025 11

Page 4 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 Waiver(s) of the Manatee Education Association (MEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement (No Financial Impact) 4. Approval of Request to Declare Surplus and Dispose of District Tangible Personal Property Greater than $5,000.00 (Possible Incoming Funds to General Fund) 5. Approval to Submit Pre-Apprenticeship Standards Allowing the School District of Manatee County to Become a Registered Agency for Pre-Apprenticeship Programs (No Financial Impact) 6. Approval to Accept and Expend 2025-26 Florida Appropriation for Aviation Maintenance Technician School at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) in the Amount of $1,000,000.00 (Incoming Grant Funds) 7. Approval to Amend the Previously Accepted Student Driver Education Program Grant, and Approve the Interlocal Agreement with Manatee County Government from the amount of $180,708.00 to the Amount of $168,539.00 (Incoming State Grant Funds) 8. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Title III Immigrant Children and Youth Grant for the 2025-2026 School Year in the amount of $162,782.00 (Incoming Federal Grant Funds) 9. Approval to Apply, Accept, and Expend Tribal State Match Grant (Federal E-Rate Program) in the Amount of $308,517.62 (Incoming Grant Funds)1. Approval of Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers (No Financial Impact) 10. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the 2025-26 Perkins V Career and Technical Education Equipment Upgrade and Modernization Grant in the Amount of $126,285.00 (Incoming Grant Funds) 11. Approval of Amendment #1 to the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) Grant for 2025-2026 School Year, Reflecting Revised Recruitment Goals as Requested by the Farmworker Career Development Program State Office (No Financial Impact) 12. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Allocation of the 2025-2026 Multiagency Network for Students with Emotional or Behavioral Disabilities (SEDNET) Grant Fund, in the Amount of $117,761.00 (Incoming State Grant Funds) 13. Approval of the New Agreement Between the School District of Manatee County and Sun RX LLC d/b/a Sunrise Pharmacy for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Pharmacy Technician Students for the 2025-2028 School Years (No Financial Impact) 12

Page 5 14. Approval to Purchase Cambridge AICE Progra