School Board of Manatee County

1. CALL TO ORDER 2. READING OF THE DISTRICT'S VISION 3. INVOCATION 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 1. Agenda Amendments - added after publishing 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the Minutes of the October 27, 2023, School Board Workshop, December 12, 2023 School Board Meeting, and December 15, 2023 School Board Workshop 7. RECOGNITIONS 1. 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 approval or disapproval of what a speaker has said by clapping or booing. The Board appreciates Agenda School Board Regular Meeting and Public Hearing Updated January 12, 2024 January 16, 2024 School Board of Manatee County Regular Board Meeting - 10:00 AM Walter Miller School Support Center Board Room Times Indicated are Approximate 1

the public's input and will listen attentively, consider each comment, and usually will not respond, enter into debate, or answer questions during comments on agenda items or during the public comments section. PUBLIC INPUT INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Before you begin speaking, please provide any handouts to the Agency Clerk. 2. Please identify yourself only by your full name for the record. 3. You have no more than three minutes to speak. Please stop speaking when the bell rings. 4. Florida Law requires all citizens to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion at public meetings. 5 . WARNING: Any individual who interferes with the expeditious or orderly process of a School Board meeting, will be subject to removal from the meeting pursuant to Section 1001.372(3) Florida Statutes at the discretion of the Chair. Orderly fashion is deemed as, at a minimum (1) no profanity (2) no vulgar language (3) no discourteous, disrespectful, or disparaging conduct. 9. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS Math PM2 1. 2023-2024 FAST Progress Monitoring 2 (PM2) Mathematics Assessment Results 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) 2. Approval of the Report of Teachers Out-of-Field Content, Reading, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), and/or Long-Term Substitutes (No Financial Impact) 3. Approval of the Waiver(s) of the Manatee Education Association (MEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement (No Financial Impact) 4. Approval to Apply, Accept, and Expend the School Mapping Grant for the 2023-2024 School Year, In the Amount of $276,047.00 (Incoming Grant Funds) 5. Approval to Apply, Accept, and Expend the Unified School Improvement Grant (UniSIG), Supplemental Teacher and Administrator Allocation for the 2023-2024 School Year, in the Amount of $150,000.00 (Incoming Grant Funds) 6. Approval to Accept and Expend the Expanded Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs (FPCTP) Initial and Continuing Grant for the Period January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027, Revised Grant Award Amount of $1,112,722.00 (Incoming Grand Funds) 7. Approval of the New Agreement Between the School District of Manatee County and John Russo, DDS, MHS, Inc. for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Dental Assisting Students for the 2023-2026 School Years, (No Financial Impact) 8. Approval of the New Agreement Between the School District of Manatee County and Mann Orthodontics, PA, for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Dental Assisting Students for the 2023-2026 School Years (No Financial Impact) 9. Approval of the New Agreement Between the School District of Manatee County and Morrish Stewart Orthodontics for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Dental Assisting Students for the 2023-2026 School Years (No Financial Impact) 2

10. Approval of the New Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and Hedges Prescription Shop of Sarasota, Inc. for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical College (MTC) Pharmacy Technician Students for the 2023-2026 School Years (No Financial Impact) 11. Approval of Local Articulation Agreement between State College of Florida, School District of Manatee County and Sarasota County Schools for the 2023-2025 School Years (No Financial Impact) 12. Approval of the Use of the TIPS Bid on Technology Solutions, Products and Services, SDMC No., 24-0094-RG Estimated in the Amount of $100,000.00 Annually (General Fund) 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) 14. Approval of the School Capacity Program (No Financial Impact) 15. Approval of the District Educational Facilities Work Plan (No Financial Impact) 16. Approval of Virgil Mills Elementary School - Front Entrance Canopy - Change Order 1 - Final - Agreement Between Owner and Skanska Building USA, Inc. - Decrease in the Amount of $26,811.89 (Capital Funds) 17. Approval of Southeast High School - New Science Building - Change Order 6 - Agreement Between Owner and P.J. Hayes, Inc., d.b.a. Tandem Construction, Request for Extension of Completion of Construction (No Financial Impact) 18. Approval of Bayshore High School and Southeast High School - Administrative Office Renovations - Agreement Between Owner and P.J. Hayes Construction, Inc., d.b.a. Tandem Construction - Preconstruction Services, in the Amount of $2,107.00 (Capital Funds) 19. Approval of Bayshore High School and Southeast High School - Administrative Office Renovations - Agreement Between Owner and Sweet Sparkman Architecture in the Amount of $57,000.00 (Capital Funds) 20. Approval of Lakewood Ranch High School - Roof Replacement - Agreement Between Owner and Ajax Construction Company, LLC., Guaranteed Maximum Price, in the amount of $3,237,068.00 (Capital Funds) 21. Approval of Haile Middle School - Classroom Addition and Renovation - Change Order 1 - Agreement Between Owner and Halfacre Construction Company, Reduction in the Amount of $3,091,008.70 (Capital Funds) 11. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NEW BUSINESS ITEMS 12. NEW BUSINESS (DISCUSSION ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT) 13. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Public Hearing for Consideration to Adopt and Amend School Board Policies 14. NEW BUSINESS (NON-CONSENT ITEMS) 1. Approval to Adopt New Policy and Amend School Board Policies (Updated 1/10/2024) 2. Approval to Amend School Board Policy 2520 - Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials 3. Approval of the Budget Amendments for November 2023 4. Approval of the New Job Description and Position of Coordinator, Project EDGE (MTC) 3

(Grant Funded) 5. Approval to Use State of Florida Department of Management Services NASPO ValuePoint Cloud Solutions Agreement Alternate Contract Source 43230000-NASPO- 1 6 - A C S to Purchase Data Center Infrastructure, Equipment Installation and Maintenance and Professional/Technical Services for Infrastructure and Cyber Security Solutions, SDMC No. 24-0099-RG, Estimated in the Amount of $1,500,000.00, Over an Estimated 5 Year Period (Multiple Funding Sources) 15. NEW BUSINESS (NO SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION) 1. Approval of the Citizens' Financial Oversight Committee's 2022 Annual Report 2. Approval of Resolution 2023-009 and Updated School Board Member Residence Maps (No Financial Impact) 16. INFORMATION ONLY (No Board Action Required) 1. Year-to-Date Financial Statements Through November 30, 2023 2. Year-to-Date Charter School Financial Statement Summary Through November 30, 2023 17. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY) 18. UPDATES A. Instruction Update B. Operations Update C. Legal Update 19. SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS 20. BOARD COMMENTS 21. ADJOURNMENT 4

AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.1 School Board of Manatee County January 16, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Title Agenda Amendments - added after publishing Executive Summary The Chair finds good cause to amend the agenda to include: Agenda amended on Friday, January 12, 2024, to update attachment to Consent Agenda item, Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers. Contact Submitting Department: School Board Initiated By: Chair Choate 5

AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.1 School Board of Manatee County January 16, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Action Item Title Approval of the Minutes of the October 27, 2023, School Board Workshop, December 12, 2023 School Board Meeting, and December 15, 2023 School Board Workshop Executive Summary Approval of the Minutes of the October 27, 2023, School Board Workshop, December 12, 2023 School Board Meeting, and December 15, 2023 School Board Workshop. This item aligns with the District’s Strategic Plan Goal(s) which state(s): Ready To Grow | Goal 7 Promote our schools and District as remaining highly competitive and uniquely designed to produce top-notch graduates, great neighbors, and responsible citizens Recommendation Approval of the Minutes of the October 27, 2023, School Board Workshop, December 12, 2023 School Board Meeting, and December 15, 2023 School Board Workshop. Financial Impact No Financial Impact. Contact Initiating Department: School Board Attachments: October 27, 2023 School Board Workshop Minutes December 12, 2023 School Board Meeting Minutes December 15, 2023 School Board Workshop Minutes 6

Page 1 Minutes October 27, 2023 Board Workshop - 9:00 AM Manatee County School District 215 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205 www.manateeschools.net Times Indicated Are Approximate I) CALL TO ORDER Attendee Name Status Dr. Jason C. Wysong, Superintendent Chad Choate, Chair Cindy Spray, Vice-Chair Gina Messenger, Board Member Mary Foreman, Board Member Richard Tatem, Board Member Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services Stephen Dye, Board Attorney Pamela D’Agostino, General Counsel Present Joseph Ranaldi, Deputy Superintendent of Operations Absent Minutes: Chair Choate called the Workshop to order at 9:01 a.m. II) Agenda Amendments Minutes: The Chair finds good cause to amend the agenda to include: Agenda amended on Tuesday, October 24, 2022, to add Workshop item, Superintendent Update on 100 Day Entry Plan. Agenda amended on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, to reorganize Workshop agenda items. III) Public Comment Minutes: Public Comment as Follows: 1. Heather Felton IV) WORKSHOP 1. Superintendent Update on 100 Day Entry Plan 7

Page 2 Minutes: Superintendent Jason C. Wysong provided a report of his first one-hundred days as Superintendent. The update to the Board included the following information: Overview Six Areas of Focus for Entry Plan • Student Achievement • Workforce Excellence • Community Relations • Operational Efficiency • School Board – Superintendent Relations • District Leadership Team Highlights Acknowledgments Superintendent Messaging to Leaders during Quarter 1 Next Steps Areas for Further Study Long Term Systems Requests for Board Reflection The Board provided positive feedback to the Superintendent and held discussion. 2. Strategic Plan Update (Formally Workshop Item Number 3) Minutes: Mr. Kevin Chapman, Executive Director of Administration, requested to move the Strategic Plan update before the Workshop Discussion of the District Vision and Mission Statement. The Board agreed to the change. Mr. Chapman gave a broad overview of the four-year Strategic Plan and the First Year Review. Mr. Chapman introduced Mr. Omar Edwards, Associate Director of Strategic Planning, as well as Mr. Mike Barber, Director of Communications as partners in the Strategic Planning Team. Mr. Chapman updated Board Members on the following topics: Timeline of Plan Sections of the Plan Ready to Learn – Elementary K-5 • Increased Instructional Model Focus • Increased Observation • Increased Professional Development • Increased Enrollment in Accelerated and Gifted Programs • Increased the Instructional Mentoring Programs • ESOL Parent Engagement • Best Standards Ready for Life – Preparing for Graduation • Increase Focus on Classroom Management • Resiliency and Mental Health • Counselor Work • Arts Integration with Arts Millage • AVID and ACE • Industry Certification Tests • Training for Staff on Youth Mental Health • Project Digitize 8

Page 3 Ready to Grow – Internal Goals for School District • Retention and Recruitment • New Hire Orientation • New Teacher Induction Program • Salary Competitive for the District • Community Fairs and Outreach • Family Engagement • Increased Credit Ratings • Enhanced and Improve Security • Education with Innovation and Imagination • Website Redesign The Board asked questions and held discussion. Mr. Kevin Chapman provided additional information. Chair Choate called a recess at 10:51 a.m. and reconvened at 11:01 a.m. 3) Overview of Social Media Lawsuit (Formerly Workshop number 4) Mr. Stephen Dye, School Board attorney, introduced Mr. Austin Brane, of Wagstaff and Cartmell Law, and Mr. Joel Wright, of Kirton McConkie Law, who provided an overview of a Social Media Litigation and Mental Health lawsuit. The presentation included the following topics: • May 2023 Surgeon General’s Advisory • Symptoms of Social Media Addiction • Consequences of Addiction • Schools on the Frontline • Impact of Schools • Social Media Litigation Consolidated in California • Initial Ruling on October 13, 2023 • Defendants • Public Nuisance Litigation Model for social media • Details of School District Representation The Board asked questions and held discussion regarding the litigation, Mr. Joel Wright and Mr. Austin Brane addressed additional concerns. While it was noted there was a consensus to bring the topic of joining the lawsuit to the Board for a vote, Board Member Tatem stated that he was not in favor of proceeding with the lawsuit. The Board returned to the discussion of the Strategic Plan updates. It was requested by Chair Choate that the Board return to the Strategic Plan discussion at a Workshop in December after a priorities list was made available to the Board Clerk for collection by each Member. 4. Board Discussion Regarding the District Vision and Mission Statements (Formerly Workshop Item Number 2) Minutes: Mr. Kevin Chapman, Executive Director of Administration, had requested to move the Strategic Plan update before District Vision and Mission Statement as originally published. Mr. Chapman introduced Mr. Omar Edwards, Associate Director of Strategic Planning, and noted their support to guide a conversation of the Board regarding the current District Vision and Mission Statements. The Board held discussion and asked questions. Mr. Chapman and Mr. Edwards provided additional information. 9

Page 4 At the conclusion of discussion, Chair Choate noted the consensus of the Board was to change and/or update the District Vision and Mission Statements; but to do so, the Board should include stakeholder input. Chair Choate called a recess at 1:00 p.m. and returned to session at 1:18 p.m. 5. Board Discussion to Amend and Adopt School Board Policies at the Board Meeting on November 14, 2023 Minutes: Mr. Kevin Chapman, Executive Director of Administration, gave an overview of the amendments that were to be made to the following Policies. The purpose of the requested amendments is to update the following School Board policies and adopt new policies to conform to current legislation and eliminate redundant and obsolete language. The effect is that policies will be current and easier to understand and use. Policy 2417 - Comprehensive Health Education (Revised) Policy 6322 - Construction Contracting and Bidding (Revised) Policy 6550 - Travel and Per Diem (Revised) Policy 8405 - School Safety and Security (Revised) Bylaw 0144 - Term (Revised) Policy 1111 - Designation of a New Position (Revised) Policy 3111 - Designation of a New Position (Revised) Policy 4111 - Designation of a New Position (Revised) Policy 1121.01 - Background Screening and Employment History Checks (Revised) Policy 3121.01 - Background Screening and Employment History Checks (Revised) Policy 4121.01 - Background Screening and Employment History Checks (Revised) Policy 1120 - Employment of Administrators (Revised) Policy 3120 - Employment of Instructional Staff (Revised) Policy 4120 - Employment of Support Staff (Revised) Policy 1242 - Professional Learning (Revised) Policy 3242 - Professional Learning (Revised) Policy 2120 - School Improvement (Revised) Policy 2210 - Curriculum Development (Revised) Policy 2271 - Articulation and Access to Florida College System Institutions (Revised) Policy 2421 - Career and Technical Education (Revised) Policy 2423 - School-to-Work Program (Revised) Policy 2460 - Exceptional Student Education (Revised) Policy 3220 - Evaluation of Instructional Personnel (Revised) Policy 5111.01 - Homeless Students (Revised) Policy 5780 - Student/Parent Rights (Revised) Policy 6114 – Cost Principles – Spending Federal Funds (Revised) Policy 6320 - Purchasing and Contracting for Commodities and Contractual Services (Revised) Policy 6325 - Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds (Revised) Policy 6450 - Local Purchasing (Revised) Policy 6440 - Cooperative Purchasing (Revised) Policy 7544 – Use of Social Media (Revised) Policy 8610 - Transportation Route Planning (Revised) Policy 9160 - Public Attendance at School Events (Revised) Policy 9215 - Direct-Support Organizations (Revised) Policy 9700.01 - Advertising and Commercial Activities (Revised) Policy 9800 - Charter Schools (Revised) 10

Page 5 The Board Members held discussion on the upcoming policy updates. Mr. Chapman, Superintendent Wysong, and Ms. Pamela D’Agostino, provided additional clarification. Bylaw 0163 - Presiding Officer – Vice-Chair Spray noted her request for a change in wording of Bylaw 0163. Input was given to the Board by Mr. Stephen Dye, Board Attorney; Ms. Pamela D’Agostino, General Council; and Mr. Kevin Chapman. The consensus of the Board was noted that a wording change would be allowed to be brought to the Board for a vote. Board Member Messenger requested Bylaw 0163 be separated when the adoption of policies is brought to the Board for a vote, as she did not support a change in the Bylaw. Council agreed that was able to be done. V) ADJOURNMENT Minutes: Chair Choate adjourned the Workshop at 1:53 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. 11

Page 1 Minutes December 12, 2023 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 Joseph Ranaldi, Deputy Superintendent of Operations Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instruction Chad Choate, Chair Cindy Spray, Vice-Chair Gina Messenger, Board Member Mary Foreman, Board Member Richard Tatem, Board Member Stephen Dye, Board Attorney Pamela D’Agostino, General Counsel Present Minutes: Chair Choate called the Meeting to order at 10:02 AM and asked those in attendance to observe a moment of silence for former School Board Member Mr. Dave Miner. 2) READING OF THE DISTRICT'S VISION Minutes: Board Member Messenger read the District’s Vision. 3) INVOCATION Minutes: The invocation was given by Reverend Golden. 4) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Minutes: Chair Choate led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. 5) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 5.1 Agenda Amendments RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray 12

Page 2 SECONDER: Gina Messenger AYES: Gina Messenger, Mary Foreman, Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem Minutes: The Chair finds good cause to amend the agenda to include: Agenda amended on Friday, December 8, 2023, to update attachment HR Board Material December 12, 2023, on 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 December 8, 2023, to update attachments Policy_6233_District_Budget and Policy_6235_Fund_Balance of New Business (Non-Consent) item Approval of Advertising a Notice of Intent to Amend School Board Policies, to Include New Policies, and setting a Public Hearing at the Board Meeting on January 16, 2024. Agenda amended Monday December 11, 2023, to add item Approval to Allow the Superintendent, With the Concurrence of the Chair, To Enter Into an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Manatee County Government to Provide Instructional Programs at a Tennent Space Leased by Manatee County Government at Whitney Plaza, Longboat Key in a Form Substantially Similar to the Attached Draft Agreement (No Financial Impact) to New Business (Non-Consent). 6) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6.1 Approval of the Minutes of the October 27, 2023, School Board Workshop; November 9, 2023 School Board Workshop; November 14, 2023 School Board Meeting; November 14, 2023, School Board Reorganization Meeting; and November 14, 2023, Minutes for the Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors for the Manatee School Board Leasing Corporation Minutes: The Board held discussion on the motion. Board Member Foreman requested clarification on the minutes of October 27, 2023, meeting. After Board discussion, the mover asked to amend the motion, to remove the minutes for the October 27, 2023, and have them brought back for approval after review. The seconder concurred with the amendment. The Board held additional discussion on the motion, and the amended motion was voted upon. Amended Motion: Approval of the November 9, 2023 School Board Workshop; November 14, 2023 School Board Meeting; November 14, 2023, School Board Reorganization Meeting; and November 14, 2023, Minutes for the Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors for the Manatee School Board Leasing Corporation RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Gina Messenger SECONDER: Mary Foreman AYES: Chad Choate, Gina Messenger, Mary Foreman, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem RESULT: Amended [no vote] MOVER: Gina Messenger SECONDER: Cindy Spray 13

Page 3 7) STUDENT CELEBRATIONS 7.1 2024 Student Art in the Capitol Winner Minutes: Mr. Mike Barber, Director of Communications, Family and Community Engagement, introduced Mr. Jeramiah Bowman, Curriculum Specialist for Visual and Performing Arts. Mr. Bowman provided an overview of the Statewide Student Art in the Capitol contest and noted the display for each District winner will have original artwork displayed in Tallahassee during the Legislative Session. Ms. Camille McCluggage, 8th grader from Mona Jain Middle School, was the Manatee County 2024 winner of the Art in the Capitol contest. Also in attendance were Camille’s parents Mr. Mathew McCluggage, and Mrs. Natalie McCluggage; Jain Middle School Art teacher, Ms. Denise Meuller; and Jain Middle School Principal, Ms. Katherine Barlaug. 8) RECOGNITIONS 8.1 Bradenton Lions Club Minutes: Mr. Mike Barber, Director of Communications, Family and Community Engagement, introduced Ms. Anne Smith, Bradenton Lions Club President; Council Chair Mr. Chip Chonka, Site Foundation President; Steve Haines, Vision Chairman; Don Carson, Screener; Brad Golden; Lois Smith; Marion Smith; and Carol Anderson. Ms. Anne Smith provided an overview regarding the mission of the Lions Club and noted the thousands of vision screenings that are done during the school year at no cost to students. 9) PUBLIC COMMENTS (UP TO 30 MINUTES) Minutes: The speakers for public comment were as follows: 1. Michael Hartman 10) REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 10.1 ONECO Elementary School Construction Update Minutes: Mr. Joseph Ranaldi, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, introduced Mr. Jeff Medwitz, Project Director for Oneco Elementary Construction Renovation Project; and Mr. Alex Perez, Regional Director of Zyscovich Architect, to highlight the design process and discuss the planned renovations for the Oneco Elementary School Renovation Project. Also in attendance was Mr. Randy Fitkino, of CPPI. The ONCEO ELEMENTARY Addition & Renovation Project presentation included the following topics: • Project Scope • ONECO Elementary – Site Plan • ONECO – New Building 1, 2 & 4 • Main Entry • Phasing Plans • Project Schedule and Cost 14

Page 4 The Board asked questions and held discussion. Questions and additional information pertaining to the project were answered by Mr. Ranaldi, Mr. Medwitz, and Mr. Perez. 10.2 Student Attendance Support Presentation Minutes: Mr. Kevin Chapman, Chief of Staff, introduced Ms. Donna Rae Smith of Student Attendance Support LLC. Ms. Smith provided an overview of the non-profit as well as student supports currently being offered within the District. Ms. Smith provided contact information of the non-profit company for community donation and volunteer opportunities. 11) CONSENT ITEMS RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Gina Messenger SECONDER: Mary Foreman AYES: Chad Choate, Gina Messenger, Mary Foreman, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem 11.1. Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers (No Financial Impact) 11.2. Approval of the Report of Teachers Out-of-Field Content, Reading, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), and/or Long-Term Substitutes (No Financial Impact) 11.3. Approval to Accept and Expend the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Inc. Grant Funds Provided by the Gussin Family to Support Samoset Elementary, in the Amount of $100,000.00 (Incoming Grant Funds) 11.4. Approval to Apply, Accept, and Expend the Stronger Connections Grant for the 2024- 2026 School Years, in the Amount of $1,500,000.00 (Anticipated Incoming Grant Funds) 11.5. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Green Our Planet Combined Garden Connect and Hydro Connect Grants and Corresponding Memorandum of Understanding between Manatee Elementary School and Green Our Planet, in the Amount of $11,500.00 in the Form of Material Supplies and Curriculum (Incoming Goods in Lieu of Funds; Additional $2,000.00 Expenditure from Community Partnership Donation) 11.6. Approval to Accept and Expend Guy Harvey Academy of Arts and Science, 2023-2024 General Appropriations Act Funding in the Amount of $1,000,000.00 (Incoming State Appropriation Funds) 11.7. Approval to Accept and Expend the 2023-2024 Manatee County Government Student Driver Education Program Grant, in the Amount of $201,532.00 (Incoming Grant Funds) 11.8. Approval to Accept Donation of 2023 Lincoln Aviator for Manatee Technical College (Incoming Donation) 11.9. Approval to Accept Donation of Two Northern Light Generators for Manatee Technical College (MTC Marine Technology Budget) 15

Page 5 11.10. Approval of Purchase and Sale of New Steer Agreements, Purchase and Sale of New Swine Agreements, and Purchase and Sale of New Poultry Agreements Between the School District of Manatee County and Various Buyers of the National FFA Chapter Animals to be Sold at the 2024 Manatee County Fair (No Financial Impact) 11.11. Approval of the Bid on Welding - Supplies, Equipment and Gases, SDMC No. 24-0068- BS, Estimated in the Amount of $130,0000.00 Annually (Multiple Funding Sources) 11.12. Approval to Purchase Internet Service, Duette Old School House, SDMC No. 24-0080- RG, Estimated in the Amount of $3,600.00 Annually (General Fund) 11.13. Approval of Erate Bid, Wireless Access Points, SDMC No. 24-0081-RG, Estimated in the Amount of $167,500.00 (Capital Fund) 11.14. Approval of Request to Declare Surplus and Dispose of District Tangible Personal Property Greater Than $5,000.00 (Possible Incoming Funds to General Fund) 11.15. Authorize the Superintendent to Execute a Substantial Completion for the District Regarding the Braden River Middle School - Renovations and Addition (No Financial Impact) 11.16. Authorize the Superintendent to Execute a Certificate of Substantial Completion for the District Regarding the Sugg Middle School - Replacement (No Financial Impact) 11.17. Approval of East County K-8 - Agreement Between Owner and Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. in the Amount of $323,500.00 (Capital Funds) 11.18. Approval of North County Middle School - Agreement Between Owner and Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. in the Amount of $318,500.00 (Capital Funds) 11.19. Approval of Anna Maria, Ballard, Bayshore, Rogers Garden-Bullock, Williams Elementary Schools - 2023 Media Centers Renovations - Change Orders 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 - Final - Agreement Between Owner and McIntyre, Elwell & Strammer General Contractors, Decrease in the Amount of $115,013.44 (Capital Funds) 11.20. Approval of Parrish Community High School - Classroom Addition - Amendment 1 - Between Owner and Schenkel and Shultz, Inc., in the Amount of $60,900.00 (Capital Funds) 11.21. Approval of Oneco Elementary School - Addition and Renovation - Agreement Between Owner and Charles Perry Partners, Inc., - Amendment 2 - Guaranteed Maximum Price, in the Amount of $27,944,558.00 (Capital Funds) 11.22. Approval of Oneco Elementary School - Addition and Renovation - Agreement Between Owner and TLC Engineering Solutions, in the Amount of $67,500.00 (Capital Funds) 11.23. Approval of Walter E. Miller School Support Center - Renovation - Agreement Between Owner and OCI Associates, Inc., Amendment 1, in the Amount of $45,020.00 (Capital Funds) 11.24. Approval of Freedom Elementary School - Classroom Addition - Change Order 5 - Final - Agreement Between Owner and McIntyre Elwell & Strammer, Decrease in the Amount of $55,144.58 (Capital Funds) 16

Page 6 11.25. Approval of Palma Sola Elementary School - Campus Renovations - Amendment 1 - Agreement Between Owner and Fleischman Garcia Maslowski Architecture, in the Amount of $31,700.00 (Capital Funds) 11.26. Approval of Wakeland Support Center Building #6 Demolition - Change Order 1 - Final - Agreement Between Owner and Jon F. Swift, Inc., Decrease in the amount of $21,812.78 (Capital Funds) 11.27. Approval of Braden River and Southeast High Schools - Football Field Upgrades - Synthetic Turf - Agreement Between Owner and P.J. Hayes, Inc., d.b.a. Tandem Construction, in the Amount of $3,642,038.60 (Capital Funds) 11.28. Approval of Lakewood Ranch High School - Football Field Upgrades - Synthetic Turf - Agreement Between Owner and Jon F. Swift Construction, in the Amount of $2,072,536.05 (Capital Funds) 11.29. Approval of the Bid on Vehicle Fleet Maintenance and Repair Services, SDMC No. 24- 0074-KD, Estimated in the Amount of $200,000.00 Annually (Multiple Funding Sources) 11.30. Approval of the Bid on Sign Language Interpreting Services, SDMC No. 24-0077-BS, Estimated in the Amount of $75,000.00 Annually (IDEA) 11.31. Approval of the Bid on Tour Operation Services, SDMC No. 24-0086-KD, Estimated in the Amount of $200,000.00 Annually (Multiple Funding Sources) 11.32. Approval of the Bid for Access Control Systems- Installation, Maintenance and Repair, SDMC No. 24-0091-MR, Continued Procurement, Estimated in the Amount of $500,000.00 Per Year (Local Capital Improvements) 11.33. Approval of the Request for Proposal on Bird Control Services, SDMC No. 24-0092-MR, Continued Procurement, Estimated in the Amount of $100,000.00 Per Year (Local Capital Improvements) 11.34. Approval of the Bid on Lighting Supplies, SDMC No. 24-0088-KD, Estimated in the Amount of $100,000.00 Annually (Multiple Funding Sources) 11.35. Approval to Renew the Agreement Between Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sun Coast, Inc., and the School Board of Manatee County. (No Financial Impact) 11.36. Approval for the Braden River High School Journalism Students to Attend the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Convention in New York, New York, March 13-16, 2024, (No Financial Impact) 11.37. Approval for the Manatee High School Wrestling Team to Participate in the 2023 Lenape Valley Holiday Wrestling Tournament in Stanhope, New Jersey on December 26-31, 2023, (No Financial Impact) 12) PUBLIC COMMENT (NEW BUSINESS) 17

Page 7 Minutes: The speakers for public comment were as follows: 1. Mark Stanoch 2. George Frank Druist 3. John Frank Settineri 4. Annette Stanoch 5. Susan Agruso Chair Choate called a recess at 11:30 AM and reconvened at 11:41 AM. 13) NEW BUSINESS (Discussion Items Pulled from Consent) Minutes: There were no items pulled from Consent. 14) NEW BUSINESS (Non-Consent Items) 14.1 Approval of the North River Charter Academy Application RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Richard Tatem AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Gina Messenger, Mary Foreman, Richard Tatem Minutes: Superintendent Wysong provided the Board information regarding the proposed school, as well as an overview regarding the application and evaluation process. The Board held discussion; Board Member Messenger and Vice-Chair Spray noted their concerns regarding the application. Dr. Wysong provided additional information. 14.2 Approval of the Academic Calendar for the School Year 2024-2025 RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Gina Messenger AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Gina Messenger, Mary Foreman, Richard Tatem Minutes: Superintendent Wysong provided a brief overview of the process. He noted that after public input, “Option B” received the majority vote. Superintendent Wysong noted that next year, the start date will be Monday Aug 12, 2024. Work on the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar will start in January with approval in the Spring. The Superintendent noted his request for staff to include students as part of the calendar committee. 14.3 Approval of the Budget Amendments for October 2023 RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Gina Messenger SECONDER: Mary Foreman AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem, Gina Messenger, Mary Foreman 18

Page 8 Minutes: Ms. Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services, provided the Board an overview of the amendments to the Budget for the month of October, 2023. 14.4. Approval of Advertising a Notice of Intent to Amend School Board Policy, to Include New Policies, and setting a Public Hearing at the Board Meeting on January 16, 2024 RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Gina Messenger SECONDER: Mary Foreman AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem, Gina Messenger, Mary Foreman Minutes: Policies advertised will be addressed during the upcoming workshop on December 15, 2023. 14.5. Approval to Allow the Superintendent, with the Concurrence of the Board Chair, to Enter Into an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Manatee County Government to Provide Instructional Programs at a Tenant Space Leased by Manatee County Government at Whitney Plaza, Longboat Key in a Form Substantially Similar to the Attached Draft Agreement (No Financial Impact) RESULT: Adopted [3-2] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Richard Tatem AYES: NAYS: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Richard Tatem Mary Foreman, Gina Messenger Minutes: Superintendent Wysong provided the Board an overview of the Interlocal Agreement with the County Government on Longboat Key. The Superintendent noted the pilot program would start with leisure courses for adults based on interest, with the potential of adding English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes and expanding the variety of programs as interest grows. The Board asked questions and held discussion. Board Member Foreman inquired about the potential district liability risk surrounding the joint venture. Concerns were addressed by Ms. Pamela D’Agostino, General Counsel, who provided additional information about the risk mitigation that is included in the legal information. Additional information regarding programming and implementation was provided by Dr. Paul Gansemer, Executive Director of Adult Career & Technical Services, and Superintendent Wysong. Chair Choate called a recess at 12:37 PM and reconvened at 1:17 PM. 15) NEW BUSINESS (NO SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION) 15.1 Board Committee Assignments for Calendar Year 2023-2024 15.1a. Motion to approve the Board Committee assignments for calendar year 2023-2024 RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Gina Messenger SECONDER: Mary Foreman 19

Page 9 AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Gina Messenger, Mary Foreman, Richard Tatem 15.2 Approval of Travel Expense for School Board Member to Attend 2024 National K-12 Cybersecurity Leadership Conference in Savannah, GA from February 13-14, 2024 and The Greater Florida consortium of School Boards Legislative Meeting from February 14 - 15 in Tallahassee, FL Not to Exceed $1,800.00 Minutes: Chair Choate requested an update to the Board after the conference and meeting. 15.3 Motion to Approve Travel Expense for School Board Members to Attend the 2024 FSBA 37th Annual Day in the Legislature in Tallahassee, FL from January 17-18, 2024 Not to Exceed $4,300.00 Minutes: The Board noted the workshop on the Jan 19, 2024, would need to be rescheduled due to the conference in Tallahassee. Board Member Messenger requested the workshop not be the 26th due to a district reading event; she noted the possibility to start it later in the day if the 26 th was, in fact, needed. 15.4. Approval of Citizens' Financial Oversight Committee (CFOC) Member 15.4a. Motion to Approve Katie Booth to Join the Citizens Financial Oversight Committee Minutes: Vice-Chair Spray noted that she, and the Committee Chair held an interview with the prospective member and would recommend that the Board extend an invitation to join the committee to Ms. Katie Booth. The Board voted. 15.5. Board Discussion About Naming the Board Chamber Minutes: Board Member Messenger requested a conversation with the Board about naming the School Board Chamber after former Board Member Mr. Dave Miner. Board Member Messenger elaborated her reasons and requested the School Board Members hold discussion if they are in support of the item. Mr. Stephen Dye, School Board Attorney, made a Point of Order and noted there is a District Policy to follow when naming a facility. Mr. Dye clarified the policy to the Board and Ms. Pamela D’Agostino, General RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Gina Messenger AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Gina Messenger, Mary Foreman, Richard Tatem RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Gina Messenger SECONDER: Mary Foreman AYES: Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Gina Messenger, Mary Foreman, Richard Tatem RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: AYES: Gina Messenger Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Gina Messenger, Mary Foreman, Richard Tatem RESULT: No Vote 20

Page 10 Counsel, noted the Districts’ 60-day waiting period between submission of request in writing and vote on naming a facility or part of a facility. Ms. Messenger asked the board if they want to move forward with filling out a request document the Board Members held discussion. There was not a consensus reached during the Board Meeting. Mr. Choate did note the possibility of creating a future workshop item to decide, as a Board, how best to honor Mr. Miner. 15.6. Internal Audit Services Minutes: The Board held discussion. Information regarding the process was provided by Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services, Mr. Daniels, Audit Committee Chair and Mr. Stephen Dye, Board Attorney. Board Member Foreman made a motion to move forward. 15.6.a. Motion for the School Board of Manatee County to Enter into an Engagement Letter with CRI to Provide Internal Audit Services for the Period July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025 15.7. Social Media Lawsuit Minutes: The Board held discussion on the decision to reconsider participating in the Social Media Lawsuit that was voted down at the June 27, 2023, School Board Meeting. Board Member Spray made a motion to rescind the Board decision to Not Engage in the Social Media Lawsuit. 15.7a Motion to Rescind the Board Vote Held at the June 27, 2023, Meeting to Not Participate in the Social Media Litigation Being Brought by Attorneys Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP and Other Co-Counsel Minutes: Board Member Tatem restated his position that the District does not need to enter into this lawsuit. Vice-Chair made a motion to more forward to participate in the Medial Litigation. 15.7b Motion to Motion to Participate in the Social Media Litigation and to Enter into Engagement Agreement with the Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP Firm and Other Co-counsel and Authorizing the Chairman and Superintendent to Execute the Engagement Letter and Related Documents Needed to Initiate the Representation RESULT: Adopted [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mary Foreman SECONDER: AYES: Richard Tatem Chad Choate, Gina Messenger, Cindy Spray, Mary Foreman, Richard Tatem RESULT: Adopted [4-1] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: Gina Messenger Chad Choate, Gina Messenger, Cindy Spray, Mary Foreman Richard Tatem RESULT: Adopted [4-1] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: Mary Foreman Chad Choate, Mary Foreman, Cindy Spray, Gina Messenger Richard Tatem 21

Page 11 15.8 Approval of the School Board Member Area Map (No Financial Impact) Minutes: Mr. Tatem made a motion to align the maps with the County. 15.8.a Motion to Align the School District Maps with the County District Maps Effective 1 December 2024 Minutes: Board Member Tatem informed the Board that with this motion, the date of map changes would not be until after the current election cycle was complete. Board Member Foreman requested a change to the motion to adopt a resolution on the ballot on 2024 changing election from single member county to county wide election. The motion to amend died for lack of a second. The conversation returned to the motion on the floor. Board Member Messenger noted that during the November 7, 2023, workshop this topic was discussed at length, and encouraged the public to watch. It was noted by Chair Choate that moving boundaries will always affect the voters. The Board continued discussion. Vice Chair Spray stated she believed that the topic had been discussed in enough detail, and she requested a Call to Question. Board Member Tatem seconded the request. The Board voted on the Call to question and vote passed 5-0. The Board vote moved to vote on the motion 15.8a. 15.9. Board Service of Process Policy 15.9a Motion to Direct the Superintendent to take the necessary steps to revise, publish notice of, and present to the Board for consideration and future adoption an amendment to District Policy 8325, Receipt of Legal Documents by District Employees, to allow both the District’s General Counsel and the School Board’s attorney to accept service of process on behalf of the Chair of the Board, the Superintendent, or any other member of the Board, in all suits against the District School Board. Minutes: Ms. Pamela D’Agostino, General Counsel, provided background and clarification to the Board regarding the proposed change to the District Policy. The Board held discussion and asked questions. The RESULT: Adopted [3-2] MOVER: Richard Tatem SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: Cindy Spray Cindy Spray, Chad Choate, Richard Tatem Gina Messenger, Mary Foreman RESULT: Adopted [5-0] MOVER: Cindy Spray SECONDER: Richard Tatem AYES: Chad Choate, Gina Messenger, Cindy Spray, Mary Foreman, Richard Tatem 22

Page 12 Board agreed, that if adopted, they would add Policy 8325 to the topics of the upcoming workshop and advertise for a change to policy. Chair Choate called for a brief recess at 3:17 PM and reconvened the meeting at 3:24 PM. 16) CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY) Minutes: There were no request for public comment. 17) INFORMATION ONLY (No Board Action Required) 17.1 Year-to-Date Financial Statements through October 31, 2023 17.2 Year-to-Date Charter School Financial Statement Summary through October 31, 2023 18) UPDATES LEGAL DEPARTMENT UPDATE Minutes: Mr. Stephen Dye, School Board Attorney, and Ms. Pamela D’Agostino, General Counsel, noted there were no updates for the Board. OPERATIONS UPDATE Minutes: Mr. Joseph Ranaldi, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, updated the board on the following: • Human Resources / Job Fairs • Transportation • Food Service • Technology INSTRUCTIONAL UPDATE Minutes: Mr. Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services, updated the board on the following: • Gifted Appreciation Week • Adult, Career, Technical Education Events • Informational School Grade Presentation Board Members asked questions and held discussion on the informational school grade presentation. 19) SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS Minutes: Superintendent Wysong updated the Board on the following: Consent Agenda - highlighted items approved by the Board at today’s meeting. Prize Patrol – thanked everyone who joined him on November 28, special thank you to Deb Gambino who coordinated the event. 23

Page 13 Community Events & Meetings – provided an update on scheduled events and meetings within the community, Gulf Coast Builders, Mote Marine Lab & Aquarium, and Congressman Buchanan. Holiday Season Celebrations – shared that there are many scheduled events within the district. Thanked the behind-the-scenes staff who make these events possible. Giving Tree – recognized the staff who participated in this initiative to make a holiday celebration possible for 626 students. 20) BOARD COMMENTS Board Member Messenger Consent Agenda – highlighted donation consent agenda items. Conference - provided an update on the FSBA/FADSS Joint Conference. District Events – shared an update on the school events she has attended. Board Member Tatem Safety Moment – reminded everyone to be careful with candles at home during the holidays. Board Member Foreman Bradenton Police Department – thanked the officers for attending Board Meetings and Workshops. School Support – provided an update on County Library Access for Elementary and Title 1 Schools. Appreciation – extended her appreciation to all district staff. Vice-Chair Spray Recognitions – acknowledged school district retirees and thanked them for their service to the district. Appreciation – spoke of compromise and thanked all staff and board members. Chair Choate Appreciation – thanked the Superintendent and staff for all of their work preparing todays agenda. National Honor Society – congratulated honor students and thanked the teachers and sponsors. Girls Manatee County Championship – shared that this event is scheduled for Saturday, December 16 at St. Stephens. 21) ADJOURNMENT 24

Page 14 Minutes: There being no further business to come before the Board, Chair Choate adjourned the Meeting at 4:10 PM. ______________________________ Chad Choate, III Chairman NOTICE Any person who desires to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at the above-mentioned meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which an appeal may be based. School Board meetings are held in accessible locations. Auxiliary aids will be provided, upon written request received at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, to participants with disabilities. 25

Page 1 Minutes December 15, 2023 Updated December 13, 2023 Board Workshop - 9:00 AM Manatee County School District 215 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205 www.manateeschools.net Times Indicated Are Approximate I) CALL TO ORDER Attendee Name Status Dr. Jason C. Wysong, Superintendent Chad Choate, Chair Cindy Spray, Vice-Chair Gina Messenger, Board Member Mary Foreman, Board Member Richard Tatem, Board Member Joseph Ranaldi, Deputy Superintendent of Operations Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services Stephen Dye, Board Attorney Pamela D’Agostino, General Counsel Present Minutes: Chair Choate called the Workshop to order at 9:00 AM. II) AGENDA AMENDMENTS III) PUBLIC COMMENTS Minutes: Public Comment as follows: 1. Heather Felton 2. Marie Masferrer IV) WORKSHOP 1. Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI) Internal Auditor Update Minutes: Chair Choate introduced internal auditors Mr. Mark Smith and Ms. Lorrie Kidder, of Carr Riggs & Ingram (CRI). Mr. Mark Smith, gave overview of the following Audits: a. MTC POS Draft Report b. MTC Financial Aide Draft Report 26

Page 2 c. Contract Compliance Draft Report The Board held discussion and asked questions. Answers and additional information were provided to the Board by Superintendent Wysong, Mr. Smith and Ms. Kidder. 2. Intent to Amend School Board Policies, To Include New Policies, and setting a Public Hearing at the Board Meeting on January 16, 2023 Minutes: Superintendent Wysong provided an overview of the advertised Policies and introduced Mr. Kevin Chapman, Chief of Staff. Mr. Chapman provided additional details of the proposed changes to the Board. Policy 6550 - Travel and Per Diem Mr. Chapman introduced the proposed updates to Policy 6550- Travel and Per Diem. The Board asked questions and held discussion. Additional information was provided by Dr. Wysong, Mr. Chapman and Ms. Pamela D’Agostino, General Counsel. Policies 1500, 3500, 4500 - Remote Work Mr. Chapman introduced the proposed New Policies 1500, 3500, 4500 – Remote Work. Superintendent Wysong provided the Board background information pertaining to the addition of these policies to the district. The Board Members held discussion and asked questions regarding the parameters of this proposed Policy. Board Member Messenger noted her belief that this should be used only to add flexibility to jobs, and not permanent remote work. Additional information was provided by Superintendent Wysong, Mr. Chapman, and Ms. Pamela D’Agostino. Policy 8325 - Receipt of Legal Documents by District Employees Mr. Chapman introduced Ms. Pamela D’Agostino, General Counsel, to provide an overview of the proposed update to Policy 8525 – Receipt of Legal Documents by District Employees. The Board held discussion and asked questions. Additional information was provided by Mr. Stephen Dye, Board Attorney; Superintendent Wysong and Ms. D’Agostino. Board Member Foreman requested that when a Service of Process on the School Board happens, that there is a notice that is noted to the General Counsel, Superintendent, School Board Members, and School Board Attorney. There was a consensus to add this to the changes to the Policy. Chair Choate called a brief recess at 11:00 AM. The Board returned at 11:13 AM. Policy 5120 - Student Assignment Mr. Chapman continued the overview of proposed Policy changes, and introduced Mr. Joseph Ranaldi, Deputy Superintendent of Operations. Mr. Ranaldi provided the Board information regarding the proposed changes to District Policy 5120 – Student Assignment. The Board asked questions and held discussion regarding movement of students based on the potential of maximum capacity of a school, or school grade, being met. Discussion was held regarding the option for Administrative Re-zoning by school as well as grade level. Additional information was provided by Mr. Ranaldi, Mr. Chapman and Superintendent Wysong. 27

Page 3 After a request by Board Member Messenger to add wording that would ensure notification of the Board if any of the administrative functions must be utilized; Dr Wysong noted that the requested wording would be added. Chair Choate called a recess at 12:20 PM. The Board returned at 12:54 PM. Policy 6235 - Fund Balance Mr. Chapman, Chief of Staff introduced Ms. Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services. Ms. Sellers noted the proposed changes to Policy 6235 – Fund Balance. Ms. Sellers provided the Board information regarding the proposed changes and stated there were updates due to changes in Statute, as well as the Board requests regarding Contingency Funds. The Board members asked questions and held discussion. Additional information regarding the Board comments and questions were provided by Ms. Sellers and Superintendent Wysong. Policy 6233 - District Budget Policy Mrs. Sellers noted the changes to Policy 6233 were only to align data with proposed changes in Policy 6235. Policy 2520 - Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials Mr. Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services, introduced the updated Policy 2520 – Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials. Mr. Jensen provided the Board a presentation regarding the following topics: • Definition of Library Media Center • Selection of Library Materials • Instructional Materials and Adoption Process • Limitation of Access to Materials • Objection Language and Process Standardization of Book Removal • Appeals to the Objections The School Board held discussion and asked questions. Additional information was provided by Mr. Jensen and Ms. Pamela D’Agostino, General Counsel. 3. Discussion regarding School Board Process of Public Comment Minutes: Board Member Tatem requested a Board discussion regarding the option for alternate Public Comments due to the potential of members of the public unable to attend a meeting in person. The Board held discussion regarding the topic and collectively decided that the Public Comments would continue with past practice as in-person is the preferred manner of comment. Each Board Member noted that there is open communication available via telephone and email daily. V) ADJOURNMENT Minutes: Chair Choate adjourned the Workshop at 2:58 PM. ______________________________ ______________________________ Dr. Jason C. Wysong, Ex Officio Secretary Chad Choate, III and Superintendent of Schools Chairman 28

Page 4 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. 29

AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.1 School Board of Manatee County January 16, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Action Item Title Good News Moment Executive Summary The School Board recognizes a "Good News" story promoting the achievements and successes of our students, schools and employees found on the District's Good News page at manateeschools.net/goodnews. 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 Contact Submitting Department: Communications, Family & Community Engagement Initiated By: Michael Barber 30

AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.1 School Board of Manatee County January 16, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Title 2023-2024 FAST Progress Monitoring 2 (PM2) Mathematics Assessment Results Executive Summary Mr. Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instruction, will present data regarding the 2023-2024 FAST Progress Monitoring 2 (PM2) Mathematics Assessment Results. Contact Submitting Department: Instructional Services Initiated By: Derek Jensen 31

AGENDA ITEM NO. 10.1 School Board of Manatee County January 16, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Action Item Title Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Suspensions, Terminations, and Transfers (No Financial Impact) Executive Summary The personnel listed under change of assignments, promotions, reappointments, reassignments, resignations, retirements, suspensions, terminations, and transfers have been recommended by their principal or immediate supervisor to the Superintendent of Schools. The personnel recommended for appointments for the 2023-2024 school years have been interviewed by administrative staff members and have applications with favorable references on file in the Human Resources Department. This item aligns with the District’s Strategic Plan Goal(s) which state(s): Ready To Grow | Goal 1 Develop a competitive employee salary schedule to keep and attract the best talent and continue to provide quality customer service to our staff and parents Ready To Grow | Goal 2 Strengthen our new employee orientation and development program to foster, promote, and retain extraordinary educators and staff Recommendation The Superintendent recommends the approval of the appointments, change of assignments, promotions, reappointments, reassignments, resignations, retirements, suspensions, terminations, and transfers. (No Financial Impact) Financial Impact There is no financial impact. Contact Submitting Department: Human Resources Initiated By: Richard Bailey Attachments: HR Board Material January 16, 2024 Updated 1.12.2024 32

Board Material - January 16, 2024 Revised 1/12/2024 Type Information/Position/Location Eff Date Appointment/Admin Bradford, Tracy School Psychologist 12 Mo. 1/8/2024 Professional Support Center (Range $63,309-$114,579) Foth, Thomas Field Technician 1/8/2024 Braden River High (Range $40,282-$74,203) Appointment/Para Ann, Beth Teacher Aide, ESE 11/27/2023 King Middle Baker, Tara Teacher Aide, ESE 11/27/2023 King Middle Burns, Melissa Teacher Aide, ESE 1/7/2024 Nolan Middle DeMauro, Lisa Teacher Aide, ESE, One-on-One 12/11/2023 Williams Elementary Goff, McKayla Health Aide 11/26/2023 Palm View K-8 Perez, Charlene Teacher Aide, MS 11/27/2023 King Middle Randall, Kiara Teacher Assistant, MS, ISS 12/11/2023 Palm View K-8 Snyder, Heather Teacher Aide, ESE 12/10/2023 Palm View K-8 Stasik, Susanna Teacher Aide, ESE 11/27/2023 Freedom Elementary Teel, Danielle Teacher Aide, ES, Title I 12/11/2023 Moody Elementary Underwood, Amanda Teacher Aide, ESE, One-on-One 11/27/2023 Bayshore Elementary Watson, Francisa Teacher Aide, ESE 11/26/2023 Miller Elementary 33

Board Material - January 16, 2024 Revised 1/12/2024 Type Information/Position/Location Eff Date Whaley, Toby Teacher Aide, Pre-K 11/26/2023 Mills Elementary Appointment/Prof Req. 9032 Arrington, Clarence Teacher, ROTC/Military Train, HS 11/9/2023 Southeast High M.S. Central Michigan

question? >> I mean, those are and my question other right its sights on books. >> That's an awesome question. So I started writing for a >> Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the JANUARY 16th school board meets County regular board meeting. It's been a little bit since He've convenes. So hope everybody's holidays New year, but everything was great. I know mine but now expect to work. I'd like to pass it now to MISS Spray for indication or should district vision and Pastor Raynor for the invocation. >> The school District of Manatee County will be in excellent. Focused school system that develops lifelong learners to global, really competitive. I would like invite Pastor Samara near from the West Bradenton Baptist Church. Who is my pastor to do the invocation. If you all please stand with us. And like you to pray with me. >> Father, I think you for the incredible privilege. Of educating the children in this community. Lord, I pray that through the educational system, every child will be given an opportunity to thrive. I think you for teachers, I think for everyone is in the classroom and I thank you for this board. I ask that you give them wisdom as they make decisions on behalf of this community and it's in your son's name, Jesus, that I pray. And a police taste anything. But the Kings. Pledge allegiance to the United States of America one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Thank you. MAY be seated >> to item number 5 approval of the agenda the chairs on good cause to amend the agenda to include all items listed under agenda amendments on the JANUARY 16 to 2024 agenda update on JANUARY 12, 2024 and posted to the district website. 80 schools dot net. Have a motion. That second. >> In a Second Amendment granting >> have >> a motion and a for approval of the agenda. I don't see it on here to vote. You see it on the vote. Yes. Is going oats. Passes. I don't have You need to go back and then refresh. That's 92 enjoying >> I think I was in it before. It actually started. Ok and joining. >> yes. So pass is 5 to 0. Item. Number 6 approval of the minutes. Superintendent by some. >> Good morning CHAIRMAN And board members. I recommend approval of the minutes from the school board workshop on 10/27/2023, the school board regular meeting on 12/12/2020 23 and the school Board workshop on 12/15/2023. I'm so moved. >> We have a motion to approve the minutes >> second second, >> Any comments on the minutes and just >> We received an e-mail and I just want make sure there is clarity in the minutes. And think it went to And it was just about on page. She pulled Page 2. And it's talking about the ready for life, preparing for graduation. And this is Abbott and ace. And author of the e-mail wanted to know >> Ace meant a c e spent a I c e because they are 2 different programs. And I just wanted to make sure there's clarification that a c e is correct. And it's not supposed to be a I c e. Anybody can eliminate on that. My guess is it was a I c e. Because the a c e was alternative certification, education. And I don't believe that was the real discussion. I believe it was Advanced International Certificate Excellence. Yeah. The I c correct. >> So make a motion to >> I'm not making a motion. I'd like clarification on which one is intended. And I see Missus, Harman, looking back. So maybe she can help us clarify, I'm looking at the for life. It's ready for life. Yes. >> You know, talked about MISTER Chapman. It eliminate the forest. Yeah. I Doctor Weiss on anyone who >> Casey, there's also went MISTER Chapman, but went course at 8 o'clock this morning. So I'm not sure you've had opportunity to see it. Year. Here is getting e-mails. Believe it's a it's a I c e okay. It is. And we can make that correction well, you would have yes, I'm having make that correction I'm ending my motion. >> I want to make sure that I'm amending it correctly. >> I see okay. >> So then I'd like to just amend my motion to approve the minutes. But with the revision of on page 2. >> It says Abbott and ace a I c as the spelling correction there. >> Who's your second or believe. And hit a button you accept or amendment. Continued a I c e I just find it. All right, guys. Ready? It's for the first 7. Yeah, it's on page. 26 of >> the strategic plan. Handy thing carry with you. And it's it does say ace Cambridge. So it's a it my motion. Every I so I'll second think >> Obvious fewer because of. On DECEMBER. I believe it was DECEMBER 12. Meeting item 8 where we received a donation. 2023 Lang Lincoln Aviator in the amount market value. $78,000. >> I want the minister reflect that. That came about because the vehicle was absolutely flooded beyond repair. That's not stated in the minutes like that to just say that it was destroyed vehicle. That's why and to see that the donation to. Troubleshooter work on it and that they will not be plated and driven. >> When they donate, they fill out a document about the. The vehicle. Yeah, the in the minutes. Part of the board work when they do need the vehicle as they fell in a document about the vehicle and that document is not talk about it being. But no, think it does say it's in new condition. It does a new condition decision to use and it says and new. >> is saying here that it was flooded. So I just want the record to say that it was a flooded vehicle beyond repair for them to Yeah, that's >> I I got a couple you know, had a few people asking about that. And I'm like, >> Is that a motion to amend? Motion to amend the minutes to add to that item that the vehicle was. >> Damaged. By flooding. And that's why it was donated to us. Second Thank consent agenda. >> All right. We >> have all the amendments or do you want to go for each individual and each individual amendment? >> Well, mine, I added as my amendment in the second are approved for hers. The second a separate motions. I think division vote on amendment and then vote on the total thing as its amended draft. Yeah, sure. So it. I think you should take action on First Amendment for years. I thought too with regard to the second them, it's just reflect what was actually discussed at the meeting. Was a consent item and there discussions, but they should still you shouldn't add things that were discussed at that time. Enough. My second, but it could be added to this meeting right. This brings comments can be added in a different part of this minutes. Meeting. Yeah, this So we'll take away. The the amendment of. Your Amendment. MISS Prague and let's vote on. We've already got 2 motion a second for MISS Message. You want us to just do that. Verbally. Okay. All those in favor of the amendment. That was first discussed with ms message or on the clarification for ace raise your hand and say Aye. Aye, any oppose no. K 5, 0. The amendment. So we can move to the approval of the agenda. As amended. Minutes I mean, minutes Tuesday. So the discussion on. Mine will be just added comments. I think through this meeting o coming your board comment, you can okay. That's where wind close. I want to make sure. >> Is it during the approval of the minutes or do I do that? And the board comment? I would just do it during your board comment. Okay. That's fine. Over your I will be in the minutes of this week. >> All right. We approved the agenda to the minutes. You need to prove. Now the minutes as a whole. I need Hey, we've got a motion now to prove the minutes as amended second second. You ready for that? Laura? All right. We can vote this one on grand a kiss. The actual approval of the minutes as agenda. It has amended. All right. The passes 5 to 0. Next on the agenda is conditions. MISTER Barber Kimono. >> That's a really special guest with us this morning. Take a moment down here. Thank you. MISTER Board, chair board members and doctor was home. >> here. >> But as you you all we're going to be facing the board members. >> as you the good news page on the school district website is the home for. The place to go to get good news about our students, about our schools and about special things that take place in this community related to our schools. And this is certainly one of those things. So we're happy to let you know about this. But the annual migrant has become a time honored tradition in our community Kurz annually right before the winter holidays. It's a special collaboration between the school district in the Manatee Church, women united across the nomination, group that represents more than 40 churches as minors unit. To show you really what it's all about. We want to show you wonderful full video produced by Manatee schools, television, ms tv that's currently on or good news page. We could show >> We >> are here for annual church. Women United Migrant an opportunity for women of church to give gifts those children who are migrant student and the >> Myra families, their education is disrupted because their families, have to in order to to work and and to live. And so these donations really come in and help those names. >> As they move about, they might move into cold counties than moved into cooler climate. So things like clothing that have flee. Will that happen? Handmade? >> Thank you. Don't have all of that. All of the time. >> All of you wonderful women do such a beautiful job all year, making quilts, knitting crochet, cats making the beautiful dolls for children and you do it with heart every single year. And we are tremendously grateful for what you do for for our community of students. >> Being a migrant is a struggle. It means having to pursue work and travel to live a sustainable life. I cannot help but recognize the huge impact the migrant education program has had on my life. This my first time here at ceremony, I'm very grateful for what they do for us. You know, I've never seen them. I never where the donations come from. So seeing that it's these great women who come out do this for us every year amazing. >> I have a lot of gratitude towards our community for being willing to step up sacrifice to help meet the needs of others who are less fortunate here within our own community. And I get to witness firsthand the impact and the success that our students get the half. >> Again, this is one of those amazing events make Manatee County such a wonderful place to live in these people or representative of that. So I'd like to introduce to Mario Mendoza. He was in the video is coordinator of migrant education programs and also Doctor Cheryl Holloway, PRESIDENT Of the Manatee Church Women United just to say a few words of >> Good morning. Good Deja vu for me. And it's been a while in the 4 board. Having come from Rochester, New York. But I wanted you to know that since 1941. 1941, the Women of Church, Women, United Movement, have held a vision of Christian unity and prayerful action. Cw was founded as a racially culturally theologically and inclusive church, women's movement to celebrate unity and diversity and work for peace in the world. We meet monthly to pray for peace, recognize organizations and are individuals who serve the underserved. The migrant he is. But one of the events that we sponsor to give needed items to the migrant children and families to attend my Manatee County schools. Our goal is focused specifically upon supporting individuals and organizations who need help due to unfortunate circumstances. We also provide shoes for children across Manatee County schools, at least twice during the school year. You MAY not be aware of that, but that happens as well. We work with the existing kicked charitable organizations to provide much needed assistance to the under served on a monthly basis. We exist to serve and not to be served. Thank you for the opportunity to share information about our work in Manatee County. We wish you the very best as you seek to provide a rich educational environment for our children in this community. Thank you very much. Good morning. I am a Mario Mendoza. I am the Cordinator migrant education here for the school district. >> Of Manatee County. The video pretty much explained. Most of the questions they usually For example, what is a migrant child and as you know, their parents work in agriculture and they have to move a different crop season as they move. That is the reason they're called migrant many over Suns are U.S. But referred to as migrant because they migrate to different parts of the country like Michigan, very cold area. So I have to say in I have been in the past year, the school district of Manatee County. I'm an assistant principal. I've been a principal. And now I am the coordinator of migrant education. And I have to say, while all of the positions in all of the work I've done in the school district. Amanda can Manatee County has for rewarding. You know, we get into many educators. Most educators I think get into. Education to make a difference. And what have to say about my position now. I get to see that difference be made. Almost the media is like that immediate where you don't always see that in many of the other positions. So I very thankful to hold this position. I incredibly thankful. For our community and for groups like Church, Women's United joining in and helping to make a huge difference. Thank you. I wanted to do something if we could, because they got this morning. They came down here on a rainy morning. >> I wanted to give the members here an opportunity just to step up to the mic if they desire to do so. Just introduce themself and watchers they represent >> Good morning. I'm Sandra Ali. I represent Pathways, Christian Fellowship. And it's a part of our program. Coordinate. >> Souls, Political souls >> which we donate shoes twice a year the fall of this year. We donated well over 200 pairs, a brand new shoes, 2 children in this community. We look forward to doing that again in the spring of the year. Thank >> John Cena McRae and a member of Pathways, Christian Fellowship. >> learning Angela Brown and I am a member of Saint John First Church, Palmetto, Florida. Morning. I'm my jury Hill and I'm a member Saint John First Baptist Institutional Church in Palmetto, Florida. >> Good morning. My name is baby Shannon Jones and a member of Saint John First Baptist Church. And now mission not going to take a delivery of Saint is now. Convening would have a campaign to raise money to that purchase shoes for the little souls. >> So green, Saints, Peter and Paul and a retired Manatee County School district teacher Good morning. My name is around the grandmother, member of Pathways, Christian Fellowship. >> Good Morning. My name is Francis Dunbar and I'm a member of Saint John First Baptist Institution of church out. Good morning. My name says seal him. What animal Saint Paul missed their back. Church waiting to the floor. >> Good morning. My name is David Denmark and number Pathway Christian fellowship. >> going step back be able to get a photo with the school board >> As they're walking out, I want to acknowledge MISS Holly who served on the Citizen Financial Oversight Committee several years. It was nice to see you again. They go for everything you've done. Appreciate it. And we'll >> I did see that event took place. It Trade United Methodist Church, which is much >> I attended that not this year, but the year before and it's incredible. The everything that they have to donate for migrants. And they going And there's No by the way. Speed around >> Great recognition for a great organization. They're going making things for I did a great public comment. We have one general public comment and that is MISTER Michael Hartman Kimono. We do have several just fy. We have several others who who are signed up. But those are new business items will get to those momentarily. >> act to follow Esther to 21 in those days. Well, Mordecai set and the Kings gate to the king servants were off and sought to lay hands on the king. When Mordecai found out he sent word to the king and they were judged. Gate keepers. You heard about what happened in Las Vegas. The judge was getting ready, pronounce a sentence on e convicted criminal. And all of a sudden the man just leaped He flew across the other side. There. And what happened was there was a gate keeper like this officer back here, grabbed a hold of them and subdued him. Gate keepers are in the lobby. And like I said in this room, the city Council, the board of County commissioners, the courthouse manatee schools all have gate keepers. Sheriff Grady Polk County speaking about another kind of attack, said when you think of this kind of criminal, they're evil persons who lurk beneath the level of society looking for children attacking children by going online, bypassing their parents. My question is. Or what is making children respond. One line to the Predators being online themselves. From older siblings, school classmates. We don't allow guns, knives, drugs, cigarettes in schools and we can see immediate danger. If that rule violated. But my question is. Who is responsible? To be a gate keeper to keep something away from children. To stop them from responding or being a victim. Within our county. Not only in the cat Manatee County, but out throughout the state of Florida. And this is not something that's new. It's been going on for years. The price of freedom is eternal vision. Vigilance. That's Thomas Jefferson. At a doctor. Martin Luther King Junior said to ignore evil is to be an accomplice to it. Everybody's got their own opinion on what they think about what's right and what's wrong. But we all know that if we see a child that's looks like they're in danger. The first thing that we're going to do is we're going to if we have to put our body in front of that child to protect that child, we're going to do it. You talk about They are robbed of or welts that there's going to go nuts. And so my thought is that sometimes we look at the dangers that you can see right out front. But there's other hand hidden dangers you get into the mind of a child, you give them access to stuff. I remember hearing they did a interview with a Ted Bundy before he was executed and he said on the way home from school one day when he was a young child, he found porn at pornographic material and somebody is trash can. And because of that seed that was planted, he became a serial killer. That doesn't mean that everybody is going to do that. But it means that if there's a match that gets lit around gasoline. There MAY be a possibility that something is going to blow up. Thank you. GOD bless you. Thank >> concludes public comment. General public comment will move to item number 9 reports and MISTER Genson. Come on up. >> Morning board members, Superintendent Weis on. DECEMBER. Our students took second progress monitoring assessments for mathematics. And this is part of the Florida assessment of student thinking the the kind of unique to Florida set of tests and first the nation students take 3 exams over the course of the year. So we can more accurately game a gauge, their learning and progress. And so for this particular exam in DECEMBER, we students and cater to taking star math and then our students in 3rd through 8th grade, taking the fast mathematics exam, which is be presenting to kind of as part of our series on on data updates our student performance. As a with state releases 2 districts and families. Attempts to clarify that, you know, in this in the suite of 3 assessments, there's pm one of the beginning of the year pm 2 at the middle of the year. That's what our took in math in DECEMBER and what they're taking in. I'm reading here in JANUARY. That's the midpoint. And then at the end of the year, they'll take pm 3, which is kind of the summit endpoint. How did our students learned throughout the years? So this is really our our midpoint reflection, c how we're doing relative to the state make decisions for the 2nd half of the year. Based on what we're seeing. And again, as a reminder seeing the slide this particular assessment, the end of the year will for components of our school grade and accountability formula. So that beige column in the middle of the math achievement, the math learning gains and the math learning gains of Louis courthouse students as well an important part of our middle school acceleration formula, which is. How many students are high school level courses, a middle school. And again, as a reminder, there's really 2 primary mathematics progressions and Manatee County and throughout the state. There's traditional meth production, which is what most people are familiar with. Great 3, 5, 6, 7, to pre algebra in 8th grade. But for students who are proficient in advance ability and mathematics, there is an accelerated pathway that could begin as early as 3rd grade eventually leading to 6th grade math, their 5th grade year. 7th grade math there. 6, great here to potentially algebra and geometry. And there's lots of on ramps and off ramps into that pathway. So students might start accelerating in math when they reach middle school or they MAY start elementary school depending you know what, what's most appropriate for them. And so there's there's many different on ramps and off ramps onto that accelerated pathway and will look at some some new data about that acceleration today as well. And finally, for middle school, you can often you can see here if you come in as a as student taking 6th grade math and 6 grade, you often takes them 7th grade and then pre Al-Jubeir as an 8th grader. If you come in and take 6, critics celebrated math, meaning any, maybe I'm starting like I hit middle school and I'm looking to accelerate in math. Now, you may do 7th grade, accelerated in 7th grade and take algebra. One is 8th grader. And then for many of our students who accelerating and mathematics, an elementary school go through that pathway, they MAY take grade 7 accelerated as a 6th grader and then take algebra. One is a 7th grader and geometry as 8th grader. And so there's many acceleration pathways for our students. Again, depending on their the family's desire to have them accelerate and as you'll see in some of our later slides were we do a very good job supporting our students. Acceleration here in Manatee. So for the pm to mathematics results for 3rd through 7th grade. You can see the state results the manatee results and will disaggregate a little bit further on the next slide. Really what we're looking for in and macro level here, right? As we're looking at. Thousands and thousands of students across this view. As you know, are we I'm making the same games as the state as you saw our first presentation and mathematics our students started the year more prepared for mathematics. We we started in place where outperforming the state are we gaining at the same rate a greater rate than the state are? Are keeping up that. I'm learning throughout the year and you can see as a whole we're we're staying pretty steady with that. We're also looking to see are removing the students had had a gory to yet technical issue. But we've to present a overly talk it It's coming so. On the next slide, we decide to break out manatee also into our district operated schools in our charter schools as well. So you can see that I'm not only are we performing as a district very well. And and mentee across all students in schools, but our district operated schools are really supporting students and Proficiency. So we're especially elementary school, really outperforming the state. Both an initial mathematics proficiency as well as growth from pm 01:00pm 2, lots of up where there is a mixture. Just kind of took a question What went to say we we tested them. >> the testing happened DECEMBER. What happened DECEMBER just mid DECEMBER because it just seems to me bike. When you look back it at the total numbers. If we were so much higher, percentage of students tested to the state. Let So does that mean? It everybody do it at the same time, pe