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Page 1 Minutes April 8, 2025 Updated April 4, 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. Jason C. Wysong, Superintendent Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services Joseph Ranaldi, Deputy Superintendent of Operations Chad Choate, Chair Cindy Spray, Vice-Chair Heather Felton, Board Member Charles Kennedy, Board Member Richard Tatem, Board Member Stephen Dye, Board Attorney Kevin Pendley, General Counsel Present Chair Choate called the Meeting to order at 10:00 AM. 2) READING OF THE DISTRICT'S VISION Board Member Felton read the District's Vision. 3) INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mother Marcia Tremmel. 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: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem

Page 2 The Chair finds good cause to amend the agenda to include: Agenda amended on Friday April 4, 2025, to add attachments February 25, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes, February 28, 2025, Workshop Minutes, March 11, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes to Approval of Minutes item. Agenda amended on Friday April 4, 2025, to add attachment to Reports and Presentation item 2025 Summer Programs and Professional Learning Update. Agenda amended on Friday April 4, 2025, to update attachment HR Attachment April 8, 2025 Meeting - Revised 4.4.25 of Consent Item Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations and Transfers Retirements. Agenda amended on Friday April 4, 2025, to add attachment 2024-2025-Q3-District_Inspection_Report to For Information Only item School Safety Requirements and Monitoring Reports 2024-2025 Quarter 3. 6) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6.1 Motion to Approve the Minutes of the February 25, 2025, School Board Meeting; February 28, 2025 School Board Workshop, and March 11, 2025, School Board Meeting RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Heather Felton SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem 7) STUDENT CELEBRATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS 7.1 Resiliency Week Mr. Mike Barber, Director of Communications, Family and Community Engagement, introduced Mr. Omar Edwards, Associate Director of Strategic Planning Initiatives, and Mr. Kevin Chapman, Executive Director of Administration, who provided an overview of the District Resiliency Week. 7.2 Good News Moment Mr. Mike Barber, Director of Communications, Family and Community Engagement, introduced the MSTV district employees as well as an MSTV produced video Making Pickles at Bayshore Elementary School. District employees included in the recognition were the following: • Matt Messenger, Supervisor, Television Service and Instructional TV Programming • Susan Gilbank, Specialist, Instructional and Technical TV Programming • Scott Martin, Senior Producer, Instructional TV Programming • Carl Shelton, Manager, Live Video Production and Instructional TV Programming • Mikayla Carstens, Spec, Video Production Instructional TV Programming • Nicklos Bachelder, Tech, Electronic and Instructional TV Programming 8) PUBLIC COMMENTS (Up to 30 Minutes) Public Comments were as follows:

Page 3 • Lori Diamant-Abdulla • Jacob Durrance • Edward G. Viltz • Steven Zickafoose • Ryan Murphy 9) CONSENT ITEMS (Formerly Item #10) 9.1 Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers (No Financial Impact) – updated 4.4.2025 9.2 Approval of the Report of Teachers' Out-of-Field Content, Reading, and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) (No Financial Impact) 9.3 Approval of the School District of Manatee County English Language Learners (ELL) Plan for the 2025-2028 School Years (No Financial Impact) 9.4 Approval of Site Access Agreement at Manatee Technical College East Campus (No Financial Impact) 9.5 Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Summer Bridge Program in the Amount of $67,400.00 (Incoming State Grant Funds) 9.6 Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend Amendments and Additional Allocations for the Following Federal Grants for the 2024-2025 School Year: Title I, Part A, Amendment 2; Title II, Part A, Amendment 1; Title III, Part A, Amendment 1; Title IV, Part A, Amendment 1; and Title IX, Part A, Amendment 1 in the Amount of $848,485.92 (Incoming Federal Grant Funds) 9.7 Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the 2024-2025 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B, Preschool Entitlement Amendment 1, in the Amount of $846,736.99 (Incoming Federal Grant Funds) 9.8 Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the 2024-2025 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B, K-12 Entitlement Amendment 1, in the Amount of $2,997,567.66 (Incoming Federal Grant Funds) 9.9 Approval to Purchase Lexia Learning Systems, SDMC No. 26-0015-BS, Estimated in the Amount of $1,300,000.00 Over Two Years (Multiple Funding Sources) 9.10 Approval of Computer Science Educator Program Coursework at the University of Florida DSMC No. 26-0012-BS, Estimated in the Amount of $115,000.00 (Computer Science Grant) RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem

Page 4 9.11 Approval to Use the Omnia Partners Contract for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Supplies, Equipment, and Related Products and Services RFP# 24-08, SDMC No. 25- 0102-KD, Estimated in the Amount of $400,000.00 Annually (Multiple Funding Sources) 9.12 Approval of Sole Source to Purchase Precision Concrete Cutting Services, SDMC No. 26- 0003-MR, Estimated in the Amount of $140,000.00 (Capital Funds) 9.13 Approval of New High School AAA - Agreement Between Owner and Schenkel and Shultz, in the Amount of $5,133,220.00 (Capital Funds) 9.14 Approval to Advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for High School Prototype Construction Management (CM) at Risk Services for High School AAA (Capital Fund) 9.15 Approval of Horizon Academy - Administrative Office Enhancement - Amendment 4 - Between Owner and P.J. Hayes, Inc., d.b.a. Tandem Construction, in the Amount of $341,428.76 (Capital Funds) 9.16 Approval of Palma Sola Elementary School - Campus Renovations - Agreement Between Owner and McIntyre Elwell & Strammer General Contractors, Inc. - Amendment 4 - Guaranteed Maximum Price in the amount of $271,225.89 (Capital Funds) 9.17 Approval of Bayshore High School and Parrish Community High School Football Field Upgrades - Synthetic Turf - Agreement Between Owner and P.J. Hayes, Inc., d.b.a Tandem Construction - Amendment 1 - Increase in the amount of $600,000.00 (Capital Funds) 9.18 Approval of Parrish Community High School Classroom Addition - Substantial Completion - Agreement Between Owner and Williams Company Tampa (No Financial Impact) 9.19 Approval to Accept Donation of 2006 Pierce Contender Fire Truck for Manatee Technical College (Incoming Donation; MTC Program Fees) 9.20 Approval of Request to Declare Surplus and Dispose of District Vehicles (Possible Incoming Funds to General Fund) 9.21 Approval of Travel and Participation at the REC Foundation 2025 Southeast Regional Aerial Drone Championships in Lexington, South Carolina, April 13-15, 2025, for Students from Braden River Middle School (Multiple Funding Sources) 9.22 Approval for Winner and Three Runners-Up of the Manatee Regional Science and Engineering Fair to Attend and Compete in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Columbus, Ohio, May 11-16, 2025 (Multiple Funding Sources) 10) REPORTS and PRESENTATIONS (Formerly Agenda #9) 10.1 2025 Summer Programs and Professional Learning Update

Page 5 Mr. Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instruction, and Mrs. Alison Nichols, Director of Elementary Curriculum, presented information regarding upcoming Summer Programs and Professional Learning opportunities. Included in the presentation were the following topics: • Alignment to the Strategic Plan • SDMC Summer Programs • Summer Programs – Statutory Requirement • 3rd Grade Summer Reading Camp • Rule 6A-6.053, District Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading Plan • Additional Summer Offerings • Elementary • Elementary/Secondary • Secondary • Changes to Summer Offerings • Timeline for Summer Programs • Summer Professional Learning • Summer Calendar The Board asked questions and held discussion throughout the presentation. Chair Choate thanked the instructional team for the recent STEM showcase. 11) PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NEW BUSINESS ITEMS 12) NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT) 13) NEW BUSINESS (NON-CONSENT ITEMS) 13.1 Motion for Approval of Budget Amendments for February 2025 RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Richard Tatem AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem Ms. Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services, provided an overview of the Budget Amendments for February 2025. 13.2 Approval of New Job Description and Position of Guardian Weapons Detections Systems Technician RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem Superintendent Wysong provided background regarding the necessity of the job description. 14) NEW BUSINESS (NO SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION)

Page 6 14.1. Motion to Move the Maintenance and Facilities Audit is Moved to After the Auditor General (September or October) and That the New Audit, If Needed, Will be Provided by the New Auditors, RSM Board Member Kennedy introduced Mr. Mark Smith, of Carr Riggs & Ingram, who spoke regarding a proposed change to the Scope of Work during 2024-2025 FY. Mr. James Daniel, Chairman of the Audit Committee, provided clarification regarding the Maintenance and Facility Audit (M&F Audit) and noted there was simply not enough time in the current contract, which ends June 30, 2025, for CRI to complete the audit. Vice-Chair Spray noted while the M&F Audit was included with the original engagement plan for CRI to complete during the 2024-2025 FY, she expressed concern regarding the risk of overlapping contracts and tasks with new auditors (RSM) who begin their contract July 1, 2025, and the Auditor General who is actively completing their own audit of the District. Vice-Chair Spray stated she would not approve of an extension for CRI to complete the Maintenance and Facilities audit. Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services, stated that the Auditor General will be completing the Operational audit with the plan to be completed with the topics of discussion by September. Mr. Joseph Ranaldi, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, also noted that the same employees providing information to the Attorney General’s office and RSM, are also opening new schools, rezoning the District and facilitating the construction of two additional schools; the workload on the District employees would be significant. Based on the limitation of staff in the District, it was proposed that the District wait to plan the M&F Audit until after the auditor general completes the operational audit in September. 15) ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NEEDED) 16) INFORMATION ONLY (No Board Action Required) 16.1. Year-To-Date Financial Statements Through February 28, 2025 16.2. Year-To-Date Charter School Financial Statement Summary Through February 28, 2025 16.3. School Safety Requirements and Monitoring Reports – 2024-2025 Quarter 3 17) CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY) 18) UPDATES 18.1. INSTRUCTIONAL UPDATE Mr. Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services, updated the board on the following: RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem

Page 7 • Noted the recent STEM Showcase and thanked the District employees who made the event possible • Upcoming District High School Proms • SUNCOAST Remake Learning Days – free programing throughout four districts • Noted upcoming competitions for CTE, ACT and HOSA 18.2. OPERATIONS UPDATE Mr. Joseph Ranaldi, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, updated the board on the following: • Job fairs (recent and upcoming and alternative pathways event) • Updated Board with new fingerprinting requirements • Food Services update o Congressman Vern Buchanan will recognize Braden River Middle School cafeteria manager, Ms. Kelly Taylor, with a Congressional Award • Transportation Update 18.3. LEGAL DEPARTMENT UPDATE Mr. Stephen Dye, School Board Attorney updated the board on the following items: • Noted a need for shade meeting with board and outside legal counsel regarding litigation • Recent purchases for Rye and Artisan Lakes were completed 19) SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS Superintendent Wysong updated the Board with the following: • Thanked the Board for approving the consent agenda and highlighted key items • Recent Event Project Teach and outstanding Chamber partnership to support the District • Oneco and Blackburn School construction projects were opened to the students • Noted the District – working through rezoning, map generation process • Executive Briefing in California with Apple headquarters as well as Stanford college programs • University of South Florida - participating Strengthening Leadership Cohort • Strategic plan planning coming up • Legislative update 20) BOARD COMMENTS Board Member Felton Board Member Felton addressed the following: • Noted recent events in Tallahassee at New Board Training and FSBA Day in Legislature event • Greater Florida Consortium event also in Tallahassee - spoke to many legislators regarding the loss of money to schools • Noted the recent STEM Showcase • Stated the SHREK the Musical at Parrish Community High School was outstanding • Requested attendance of fellow Board members at Upcoming SOAR in FOUR event including a 5K

Page 8 Board Member Kennedy Board Member Kennedy spoke regarding the following: • Noted his opinion of Legislature financial cuts and the impact it will have on advance course work • Requested the District provide information to parents regarding the impact of legislative session • Noted concern regarding a change allowing 14 and 15 year-olds working on school nights • Thanked MSTV for the Pickle video and their hard work producing content for the District • Noted attendance at recent Take Stock in Children event. Board Member Tatem Board Member Tatem addressed the following points: • Safety briefing during the warmer weather, assume all bodies of water have an alligator – be safe • Applauded the SHREK the Musical production by Parrish Community High School • Noted recent and upcoming District visits Vice-Chair Spray Vice-Chair Spray provided an update on the following matters: • Spoke regarding recent FSBA and GFCSB Tallahassee visits and noted the conversations with Legislatures regarding the proposed funding cuts • Noted the District following the new fingerprint regulations • Requested a potential Workshop regarding charter schools Chair Choate Chair Choate addressed the following: • Thanked District staff for all the work • Prom safety the upcoming week- safety during prom • Wished sports teams good luck in play off season 21) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Chair Choate adjourned the Meeting at 12:24 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

Page 9 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 | Felton 3. INVOCATION | Mother Marcia Tremmel 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 February 25, 2025 School Board Meeting, February 28, 2025 School Board Workshop, and March 11, 2025 School Board Meeting - updated 4.4.2025 7. STUDENT CELEBRATIONS / RECOGNITIONS 1. Resiliency Week 2. Good News Moment 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 Agenda Updated 4.4.2025 April 8, 2025 School Board of Manatee County Regular Board Meeting - 10:00 AM Walter Miller School Support Center Board Room Times Indicated are Approximate 1

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. 9. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. 2025 Summer Programs and Professional Learning Update - updated 4.4.25 10. 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 4/4/2025 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 the School District of Manatee County English Language Learners (ELL) Plan for the 2025-2028 School Years (No Financial Impact) 4. Approval of Site Access Agreement at Manatee Technical College East Campus (No Financial Impact) 5. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Summer Bridge Program in the Amount of $67,400.00 (Incoming State Grant Funds) 6. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend Amendments and Additional Allocations for the Following Federal Grants for the 2024-2025 School Year: Title I, Part A, Amendment 2; Title II, Part A, Amendment 1; Title III, Part A, Amendment 1; Title IV, Part A, Amendment 1; and Title IX, Part A, Amendment 1 in the Amount of $848,485.92 (Incoming Federal Grant Funds) 7. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the 2024-2025 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B, Preschool Entitlement Amendment 1, in the Amount of $846,736.99 (Incoming Federal Grant Funds) 8. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the 2024-2025 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B, K-12 Entitlement Amendment 1, in the Amount of $2,997,567.66 (Incoming Federal Grant Funds) 9. Approval to Purchase Lexia Learning Systems, SDMC No. 26-0015-BS, Estimated in the Amount of $1,300,000.00 Over Two Years (Multiple Funding Sources) 10. Approval of Computer Science Educator Program Coursework at the University of Florida, SDMC No. 26-0012-BS, Estimated in the Amount of $115,000.00 (Computer 2

Science Grant) 11. Approval to Use the Omnia Partners Contract for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Supplies, Equipment, and Related Products and Services RFP# 24-08, SDMC No. 25-0102-KD, Estimated in the Amount of $400,000.00 Annually (Multiple Funding Sources) 12. Approval of Sole Source to Purchase Precision Concrete Cutting Services, SDMC No. 26-0003-MR, Estimated in the Amount of $140,000.00 (Capital Funds) 13. Approval of New High School AAA - Agreement Between Owner and Schenkel and Shultz, in the Amount of $5,133,220.00 (Capital Funds) 14. Approval to Advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for High School Prototype Construction Management (CM) at Risk Services for High School AAA (Capital Fund) 15. Approval of Horizon Academy - Administrative Office Enhancement - Amendment 4 - Between Owner and P.J. Hayes, Inc., d.b.a. Tandem Construction, in the Amount of $341,428.76 (Capital Funds) 16. Approval of Palma Sola Elementary School - Campus Renovations - Agreement Between Owner and McIntyre Elwell & Strammer General Contractors, Inc. - Amendment 4 - Guaranteed Maximum Price in the amount of $271,225.89 (Capital Funds) 17. Approval of Bayshore High School and Parrish Community High School Football Field Upgrades - Synthetic Turf - Agreement Between Owner and P.J. Hayes, Inc., d.b.a Tandem Construction - Amendment 1 - Increase in the amount of $600,000.00 (Capital Funds) 18. Approval of Parrish Community High School Classroom Addition - Substantial Completion - Agreement Between Owner and Williams Company Tampa (No Financial Impact) 19. Approval to Accept Donation of 2006 Pierce Contender Fire Truck for Manatee Technical College (Incoming Donation; MTC Program Fees) 20. Approval of Request to Declare Surplus and Dispose of District Vehicles (Possible Incoming Funds to General Fund) 21. Approval of Travel and Participation at the REC Foundation 2025 Southeast Regional Aerial Drone Championships in Lexington, South Carolina, April 13-15, 2025, for Students from Braden River Middle School (Multiple Funding Sources) 22. Approval for Winner and Three Runners-Up of the Manatee Regional Science and Engineering Fair to Attend and Compete in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Columbus, Ohio, May 11-16, 2025 (Multiple Funding Sources) 11. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NEW BUSINESS ITEMS 12. NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT) 13. NEW BUSINESS (NON-CONSENT ITEMS) 1. Approval of the Budget Amendments for February 2025 (No Financial Impact) 2. Approval of New Job Description and Position of Guardian Weapons Detection Systems Technician (General Fund) 14. NEW BUSINESS (NO SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION) 1. Internal Auditor Scope of Work 3

15. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NEEDED) 16. INFORMATION ONLY (No Board Action Required) 1. Year-to-Date Financial Statements Through February 28, 2025 (No Financial Impact) 2. Year-to-Date Charter School Financial Statement Summary Through February 28, 2025 (No Financial Impact) 3. School Safety Requirements and Monitoring Reports - 2024-2025 Quarter 3 (No Financial Impact) - Updated 4-4-2025 17. UPDATES A. INSTRUCTION UPDATE B. OPERATIONS UPDATE C. LEGAL UPDATE 18. SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS 19. BOARD COMMENTS 20. ADJOURNMENT 4

AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.1 School Board of Manatee County April 8, 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 on Friday April 4, 2025, to add attachments February 25, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes, February 28, 2025 Workshop Minutes, March 11, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes to Approval of the Minutes item. Agenda amended on Friday April 4, 2025, to add attachment to Reports and Presentation item 2025 Summer Programs and Professional Learning Update. Agenda amended on Friday April 4, 2025, to update attachment HR Attachment April 8, 2025 Meeting - Revised 4.4.25 of Consent Item Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations and Transfers Retirements. Agenda amended on Friday April 4, 2025, to add attachment 2024-2025-Q3-District_Inspection_Report to For Information Only item School Safety Requirements and Monitoring Reports 2024-2025 Quarter 3 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 5

AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.1 School Board of Manatee County April 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Action Item Title Approval of the Minutes of the February 25, 2025 School Board Meeting, February 28, 2025 School Board Workshop, and March 11, 2025 School Board Meeting - updated 4.4.2025 Executive Summary Approval of the Minutes of the February 25, 2025 School Board Meeting, February 28, 2025 School Board Workshop, and March 11, 2025 School Board Meeting. This item aligns with the District’s Strategic Plan Goal(s) which state(s): Ready To Grow | Goal 7 Promote our schools and District as remaining highly competitive and uniquely designed to produce top-notch graduates, great neighbors, and responsible citizens Recommendation The Superintendent recommends the Approval of the Minutes of the February 25, 2025 School Board Meeting, February 28, 2025 School Board Workshop, and March 11, 2025 School Board Meeting. Financial Impact No Financial Impact. Contact Initiating Department: School Board Attachments: February 25, 2025 Meeting Minutes -added after publishing February 28, 2025 Workshop Minutes - added after publishing March 11, 2025-Meeting Minutes - Added after publishing 6

Page 1 Minutes February 25, 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 Dr. Jason C. Wysong, Superintendent Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services Joseph Ranaldi, Deputy Superintendent of Operations Chad Choate, Chair Cindy Spray, Vice-Chair Heather Felton, Board Member Charles Kennedy, Board Member Richard Tatem, Board Member Stephen Dye, Board Attorney Kevin Pendley, General Counsel Present Chair Choate called the Meeting to order at 5:30 PM. 2) READING OF THE DISTRICT'S VISION Board Member Kennedy read the District's Vision. 3) INVOCATION The invocation was given by Board Member Kennedy. 4) COLOR GUARD – Southeast High School Chair Choate welcomed the Southeast High School JROTC members for the presentation of the Colors. In attendance were the following members: • Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Saily Bartolon • Cadet Major Dianna Torquemada-Trejo • Cadet Command Sergeant Major Gabriel Rayburn • Cadet Captain Noelle Dillon Also, in attendance was Major (Ret) Clarence L. Arrington 5) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7

Page 2 Chair Choate led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. 6) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 6.1. Motion to Approve Agenda as Amended RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem The Chair finds good cause to amend the agenda to include: Agenda amended on Friday February 21, 2025 to add Section Approval of Minutes and Item Approval of the Minutes of the February 11, 2025 School Board Meeting Agenda amended on Friday February 21, 2025 to add attachment to Reports and Presentation item Presentation Regarding the Manatee County School Board's 2025 Credit Ratings issued by S&P Global and Fitch Ratings. Agenda amended on Friday February 21, 2025 to update attachment of Consent Agenda item Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers (No Financial Impact). Agenda amended on Friday February 21, 2025, to update the Executive Summary of New Business (Non- Consent) item Approval to initiate the Residential Attendance Zone Revision Process Pursuant to Policy 5120.02. 7) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 7.1 Motion to Approve the Minutes of the February 11, 2025, School Board Meeting RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Heather Felton SECONDER: Charles Kennedy AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem 8) STUDENT CELEBRATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS 8.1 2024-2025 Student Art in the Capital Winner Mr. Michael Barber, Director of Communications, Family and Community Engagement, began the presentation with a video celebration of the Student Art in the Capital Winner, Boston Wilson, from Buffalo Creek Middle School. After the video, Mr. Barber introduced Ricardo Robinson-Shinall, visual and performing arts curriculum specialist. Mr. Robinson-Shinall stated that the winning artwork would be displayed in the Florida Capitol building in Tallahassee during the Florida legislative session this spring. Mr. Robinson-Shinall provided information regarding the annual competition and introduced Boston Wilson to the Board which asked questions and held discussion with Boston. The Board members stated they will be in the Capitol during the session and will try to find the artwork. Also in attendance were the following: Mr. Bradley Scarbrough - Principal of Buffalo Creek Middle School 8

Page 3 Ms. Lindsay Wilson and Mr. Shane Wilson - Parents of Boston Wilson 8.2 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month Mr. Michael Barber, Director of Communications, Family and Community Engagement, introduced Dr. Paul Gansemer, Executive Director of Adult, Career and Technical Education. Dr. Gansemer provided the background regarding the Career and Technical Education Month as well as a presentation to include the following topics: • Staff at Manatee Technical College • State - 17 Clusters • Industry Certifications – Florida Career and Professional Education Act – CAPE • Articulation Agreements with District High School – MTC and/or SCF • Lincoln Memorial School – Medical introduction • Haile Middle school – VEX program • Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO’s) • CTSO at post-Secondary o Manatee Technical College Advisors o MTC Automotive Program Among the attendees of the CTE Month presentation were the state level student leaders of CTSO’s o Ivan Aleman o Sophi Nowicki o Benjamin Barr 9) PUBLIC COMMENTS (Up to 30 Minutes) 10) REPORTS and PRESENTATIONS 10.1 Presentation Regarding the Manatee County School Board’s 2025 Credit Ratings issued by S&P Global and Fitch Ratings (No Financial Impact) Ms. Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services provided a presentation to the Board regarding the District credit rating. Included in the presentation were the following topics: • Ratings- Fitch Ratings o Credit Highlights • Ratings – S&P Global o Credit Highlights Ms. Sellers provided additional information following discussion by the Board Members after a request for clarification made by Board Member Kennedy. 11) Approval of Consent Agenda RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Kennedy SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem 9

Page 4 1. Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers (No Financial Impact) 2. Approval of the Report of Teachers' Out-of-Field Content, Reading, and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) (No Financial Impact) 3. Approval of the Amendment to the 2024-2025 National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) Grant for 2024-2025 (No Financial Impact) 4. Approval to Apply, Accept, and Expend the Safety and Security of School Buildings Grant in the amount of $744,583.00 (Incoming State Grant Funds) 5. Approval of the Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and Englewood Community Hospital, Inc. d/b/a HCA Florida Englewood Hospital for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Surgical Technology, Pharmacy Technician and Central Sterile Processing Students for the 2025-2027 School Years (No Financial Impact) 6. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 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 March 3, 2025 through May 29, 2025 (No Financial Impact) 7. Approval and Acceptance of the Contract and Letter of Engagement with Purvis, Gray and Company, LLP, to Provide External Auditing Services, SDMC No. 25-0078-RG, Estimated in the amount of $190,000.00 Per Fee Schedule (General Fund) 8. Approval to Use the Maricopa County Contract #180233-RFP for Oracle Products and Services, SDMC No. 20-0018-RG, An Additional $250,000.00, Estimated in the Amount of $950,000.00 Annually - Revision 1 (Multiple Funding Sources) 9. Approval to Purchase Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Products and Services, SDMCNo. 25-0103-KD, Estimated in the Amount of $3,250,000.00 (Multiple Funding Sources) 10. Approval of Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School Classroom Addition - Agreement Between Owner and Gilbane Building Company - Amendment 2 - Guaranteed Maximum Price in the Amount of $4,935,868.48 (Capital Funds) 11. Approval of Artisan Lakes Elementary School Prototype - Amendment 1 - Agreement Between Owner and Skanska USA Building, Inc., in the Amount of $17,010,000.00 (Capital Funds) 12. Approval of Rye Ranch Elementary School Prototype - Amendment 1 - Agreement Between Owner and Skanska USA Building, Inc., in the Amount of $16,700,000.00 (Capital Funds) 10

Page 5 13. Approval of Request to Declare Surplus and Dispose of District Tangible Personal Property Greater Than $5,000.00 (Possible Incoming Funds to General Fund) 12) PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NEW BUSINESS ITEMS 13) NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT) 14) NEW BUSINESS (NON-CONSENT ITEMS) 14.1 Motion for Approval of the Authorization to Initiate Revision of Residential Attendance Zones per SDMC Policy 5120.02 (General Fund) RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Heather Felton AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, Richard Tatem Superintendent Wysong presented the findings from the periodic review of the current district zones. He stated that, should the authority be granted, the following points would be addressed regarding rezoning within the District: • The District will be transparent during the entire process • There will be many opportunities for public input • None of the changes will take effect until the 2026-2027 school year or later Superintendent Wysong presented his recommendation to the Board, proposing authorization to commence the revision of residential attendance zones in accordance with SDMC Policy 5120.02. The Board proceeded to vote on the matter. After the unanimous approval of the motion, the Superintendent provided the next steps regarding the initiation of revision of residential attendance zones. It was stated that there will be five upcoming meetings for information presentation as well as public input. Following the meetings, the Superintendent and staff will present during the March 14th workshop regarding recent public input and Board follow-ups. Superintendent Wysong introduced Mr. Kevin Chapman, Executive Director of Administration, to provide additional information. Mr. Chapman explained that the purpose of the public meetings is to explain the rezoning process, outline the criteria for establishing residential attendance zones, and provide an opportunity for public input. While no decisions will be made during the public meetings, parents and residents can learn how SDMC schools plan to accommodate growth. One goal of the multiple meetings will be to create and capture questions and answers to create an FAQ page on the District page for members of the public that are not able to attend a meeting. Mr. Chapman clarified that the content presented by the District at each of the five meetings will be the same. Chair Choate requested legal input regarding Board Member attendance at the public meetings. Mr. Dye, Board Attorney, that stated the webpage would advise that two or more members may be in attendance. Mr. Chapman and Superintendent Wysong provided additional information on how the District will communicate with the public about the meetings. Superintendent Wysong mentioned that the scheduled meetings will also include an overview of planned changes to school start times as required by Florida Law, since both changes are scheduled to occur simultaneously. Also to be included in the presentation will be District parameters for map creation, resulting in the development of three map proposals. 11

Page 6 15) NEW BUSINESS (NO SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION) 16) INFORMATION ONLY (No Board Action Required) 17) CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY) 18) UPDATES 18.1. INSTRUCTIONAL UPDATE Mr. Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services, updated the board on the following: • Overview of the Required Instruction in March o Women’s History Month o Medal of Honor Day • Science fair updates • VEX Update and upcoming state competition • Provided MTC and ACT updates and noted upcoming competitions 18.2. OPERATIONS UPDATE Mr. Joseph Ranaldi, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, updated the board on the following: • Noted recent and upcoming job fairs • Food and Nutrition Services – National Breakfast Week • Transportation – 3 of 7 new buses have been delivered; remaining delivered soon • Attendant to Driver program – provided information regarding the program that will assist with upward mobility for bus attendants and van drivers to a licensed bus driver • Noted the consent agenda approved GMP for multiple construction projects 18.3. LEGAL DEPARTMENT UPDATE Mr. Stephen Dye, School Board Attorney, provided the following updates: • District is scheduled to close on the purchase of Rye Ranch Elementary School property • Rye Ranch Elementary School construction bonding will conclude within two weeks 19) SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS Superintendent Wysong updated the Board with the following: • Thanked the Board for approving the consent agenda and highlighted key items • Provided an overview of recent school visits and District events • Noted the two-part workshop on Friday, February 28, 2025 • Reminder of modifications to the March school calendar 20) BOARD COMMENTS Board Member Felton • Noted recent event- Embracing our Differences in Sarasota and highlighted district students • CSAB update • Informed Board of recent