School Board Workshop

Page 1 Minutes March 3, 2023 School 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 Doug Wagner, Deputy Superintendent of Operations Gina Messenger, Member Mary Foreman, Member Chad Choate, Chair Cindy Spray, Vice-Chair Richard Tatem, Board Member Patricia Petruff, School Board Attorney Present Mitchell Teitelbaum, General Counsel Stephen Dye, School Board Attorney Cynthia Saunders, Superintendent Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services Not Present Minutes: Chair Choate called the Workshop to order at 9:00 AM. II) AGENDA AMENDMENTS 1. Agenda Amendments Minutes: The Chair found good cause to amend the agenda to include: Agenda amended on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, to update Executive Summary and add attachments to Workshop item, Board Discussion with Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) Regarding Superintendent Search. III) PUBLIC COMMENTS Minutes: Public Comment as follows: 1. Susan Agruso IV) WORKSHOP 1. Board Discussion with Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) Regarding Superintendent Search

Page 2 Minutes: Dr. Bill Vogel, of the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA), spoke regarding the School District and complimented the facilities and the schools. He discussed the Superintendent Search and requested input from the Board regarding the following: • School and Public Meetings Results • Discussion Draft Qualifications • Discussion Draft Qualities • Survey Results Final Dr. Vogel invited Mr. Kevin Chapman, Executive Director of administration, forward to update the Board regarding the survey results from the Key Communicators. Mr. Chapman provided information. The Board requested that the survey results from the Key Communicators and members of community be separated. Following a question from Dr. Vogel, the Board Members shared important features of the District that they desired to be continued by the next superintendent. The Board Members discussed the items and language listed under Qualities in the attached documents from FSBA. Chair Choate stated that Superintendent Saunders did a great job of adding innovative programs and requested that the programs continue. He requested adding innovative new programs to the school district as a priority listed in the language. Vice-Chair Spray requested clarification regarding number sixteen listed under Qualities. Board Member Foreman requested to revise the language for the item related to the Strategic Plan, noting the importance of the next superintendent supporting the current Strategic Plan. Board Member Tatem requested to add a quality that would include a demonstrated track record of being a ‘Student of Leadership’. Board Member Messenger spoke regarding desired qualities of the new Superintendent. She noted the importance of listening as a quality. Dr. Vogel spoke regarding the recommended Qualifications attached to the Agenda and suggested keeping the description flexible. The Board held discussion regarding qualifications and salary. The Board Members discussed the salary range for the next Superintendent and agreed to raise the upper limit and allow for a three-year contract. Dr. Vogel noted that the separated survey results had been sent to the Board Members as requested earlier during the Workshop. Dr. Vogel thanked the Board for the feedback and introduced Mr. John Reichert, of FSBA. Mr. Reichert spoke regarding the attached advertisement options. Chair Choate discussed the length of the advertisement and the cost. Vice-Chair Spray requested local advertising.

Page 3 Board Member Messenger clarified that FSBA intended to run the advertisement for 30 days. Chair Choate announced a brief recess at 10:15 AM and reconvened at 10:28 AM. Following the recess, Dr. Vogel presented the revisions as requested by the Board. The Board held discussion and made additional suggestions. Dr. Vogel stated that the qualifications would be further updated as requested by the Board and posted. Dr. Vogel and Mr. Reichert thanked the Board. 2. Update on Impact Fee Study Minutes: Mr. Mike Pendley, Executive Planner, spoke regarding the Impact Fee Study and introduced Mr. Carson Bise, of TischlerBise. Mr. Bise shared the results of the Impact Fee Study and spoke regarding the following: • TischlerBise Experience • What are Impact Fees? • Impact Fee Requirements • Manatee Co. Schools Fee Methodology • Evaluate Need for Credits • Recent Legislative Changes • Student Generation Rates • Student Generation Rates – Unit Size • Projected Enrollment • Planned Capacity • Capacity Utilization • Construction Cost Estimates • Land • Elementary Schools • Middle Schools • High Schools • Bus • Credits • Capital Cost per Student • Proposed Fees • Proposed Fees Phasing Following the presentation, the Board asked questions and held discussion. Mr. Pendley, Mr. Bise, and Ms. Patricia Petruff, School Board Attorney, responded to questions and provided additional information. Following the discussion, Chair Choate stated that there was Board consensus to move forward. Mr. Pendley noted that they would engage with the community and then come back to the Board for an approval. Chair Choate called for a brief recess at 12:09 PM and reconvened at 12:16 PM. 3. Strategic Plan Update Minutes: Mr. Kevin Chapman, Executive Director of Administration, continued the discussion and update from the February 24, 2023 Workshop regarding the Strategic Plan.

Page 4 Mr. Doug Wagner, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, provided an update regarding the following goals listed under Ready for Life (Acceleration & Innovative Learning / College, Career Readiness) and Ready to Grow (Staff Hiring and Retention / District Financial stability / Safety and Security): • Advance career-centered programs across the District to provide quality post-high school education and employment opportunities • Develop a competitive employee salary schedule that will attract the best talent and continue to provide quality customer service to our staff and parents • Strengthen our new employee orientation and development program to foster, promote, and retain qualified educators and staff • Develop an innovative leadership development program and succession-planning model to attract and support quality school and District leaders The Board asked questions and held discussion. Board Member Foreman requested data comparing the number of first-year teachers to the number of mentors. Vice-Chair Spray inquired about pay rates for employees. Board Member Messenger noted that details would be discussed during bargaining sessions and negotiations. Mr. Joseph Ranaldi, Chief Operations Officer, continued the update and provided information regarding the following goals listed under Ready to Grow (Staff Hiring and Retention / District Financial stability / Safety and Security): • Maximize the energy efficiency and management of our facilities to remain sustainable and financially responsible • Continue our secure financial position, utilize referendum millage funds effectively, and modernize and enhance our current schools to meet our school community needs, including building vibrant, new schools The Board asked questions and held discussion regarding transportation and construction. Vice-Chair Spray expressed interest in meeting with Mr. Ranaldi to gain understanding regarding construction reports and processes. Board Member Tatem requested data regarding transportation on-time percentages from Mr. Ranaldi. Mr. Wagner provided an update regarding the following goal listed under Ready to Grow (Staff Hiring and Retention / District Financial stability / Safety and Security): • Maintain our robust security readiness and safety system across the District Mr. Chapman updated the Board regarding the following goal listed under Ready to Grow (Staff Hiring and Retention / District Financial stability / Safety and Security): • Promote our schools and District as remaining highly competitive and uniquely designed to produce top-notch graduates, great neighbors, and responsible citizens Throughout the presentation, the Board held discussion. Mr. Omar Edwards, Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives, spoke regarding programs and innovative ways utilized to close gaps and assist with recruitment.

Page 5 V) ADJOURNMENT Minutes: Chair Choate adjourned the Workshop at 1:31 PM. ______________________________ ______________________________ Cynthia Saunders, Ex Officio Secretary Chad Choate, III and Superintendent of Schools 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.

I. CALL TO ORDER II. AGENDA AMENDMENTS 1. Agenda Amendments - added after publishing III. PUBLIC COMMENTS 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 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. IV. WORKSHOP Agenda Revised February 28, 2023 March 3, 2023 School Board of Manatee County Workshop - 9:00 AM Walter Miller School Support Center Board Room Times Indicated are Approximate 1

1. Board Discussion with Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) Regarding Superintendent Search - revised February 28, 2023 2. Update on Impact Fee Study 3. Strategic Plan Update V. ADJOURNMENT 2

I. CALL TO ORDER II. AGENDA AMENDMENTS 1. Agenda Amendments - added after publishing III. PUBLIC COMMENTS 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 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. IV. WORKSHOP Agenda Revised February 28, 2023 March 3, 2023 School Board of Manatee County Workshop - 9:00 AM Walter Miller School Support Center Board Room Times Indicated are Approximate 1

1. Board Discussion with Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) Regarding Superintendent Search - revised February 28, 2023 2. Update on Impact Fee Study 3. Strategic Plan Update V. ADJOURNMENT 2

AGENDA ITEM NO. II.1 School Board of Manatee County March 3, 2023 - Workshop Title Agenda Amendments - added after publishing Executive Summary The Chair finds good cause to amend the agenda to include: Agenda amended on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, to update Executive Summary and add attachments to Workshop item, Board Discussion with Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) Regarding Superintendent Search. Contact Submitting Department: School Board Initiated By: Chair Choate 3

AGENDA ITEM NO. IV.1 School Board of Manatee County March 3, 2023 - Workshop Title Board Discussion with Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) Regarding Superintendent Search - revised February 28, 2023 Executive Summary Dr. Bill Vogel and Mr. John Reichert, of the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA), will hold discussion with the Board and address the following: 1. Discuss results of survey/community and staff forums 2. Determine the minimum/preferred qualifications and the qualities 3. Determine salary range and length of initial contract offer 4. Determine advertisement venues 5. Review application process and contents of application packet The attached Advertising Options Chart will be utilized for the discussion of advertisement venues. Additional accompanying meeting materials were not available at the time of publication of the agenda and may be supplemented if such materials become available in accordance with F.S. Section 120.525. Contact Submitting Department: School Board Attachments: 2023 Advertisement Options Chart Discussion Draft Qualifications - added February 28, 2023 Discussion Draft Qualities - added February 28, 2023 Survey Results Final - added February 28, 2023 4

203 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32301 | 850.414.2578 | www.fsba.org | info@fsba.org ADVERTISEMENT VENUES American Association of School Administrators 30 days - $599 60 days - $799 Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents 6 weeks - $250 Education Week – “Top School Jobs” 60 days - $895 Florida Association of School Administrators 30 days - $300 60 days - $600 National Alliance of Black School Educators 30 days - $250 60 days - $500 AASA State Associations of School Superintendents Free Broad Center Free Florida School Boards Association (main web page) Free National Affiliation of Superintendent Searches Free Council of Great City Schools Free Announcement and Brochure to: • Every State School Boards Association - Executive Director • All Florida School Board Members, Florida School Superintendents, Florida Education Legislative Liaisons and Florida Education Negotiators 5

203 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32301 | 850.414.2578 | www.fsba.org | info@fsba.org QUALIFICATIONS Required Qualifications Master’s Degree from an accredited institution Ten (10) years successful administrative / leadership experience Preferred Qualifications Doctorate Degree from an accredited institution Experience in a school district with 10,000 or more students Experience as a teacher, school based or district level administrator Salary Range $195,000- $270,000 6

203 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32301 | 850.414.2578 | www.fsba.org | info@fsba.org Qualities Based on feedback, the School District of Manatee County is in search of an educational leader who demonstrates the following leadership qualities, skills and abilities to serve as the next School Superintendent. 1. Collaborates with law enforcement to insure safe and orderly schools and school district buildings/campuses. 2. Demonstrates success in continuing to improve overall student performance and narrowing achievement gaps, especially in reading. 3. Ensures that ESE, including Gifted, 504 students and ELL student needs are met. 4. Increases access to and accountability of Pre-K programs. 5. Demonstrates the ability to build and maintain an open, honest, trusting, and respectful relationship with the School Board, district and school based leaders, teachers, staff, community, parents, and students. 6. Collaborates with the School Board to lead from, review, and update the Strategic Plan with accountability measures and a direct connection to the budget. 7. Leads with a vision for the future, yet honors traditions and past successes. 8. Models impeccable standards of integrity and ethics. Listens and is humble, yet decisive. 9. Demonstrates experience building consensus with the Board and community to successfully resolve controversial issues. 10. Is approachable, visible, available, and willing to visit schools and classrooms, and attend student activities. 11. Experienced communicator utilizing a variety of communication methods including the latest technology. 12. Partners with local businesses to ensure Career/Technical programs and Manatee Technical College are meeting the employment needs of area businesses. 13. Demonstrates knowledge of the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) and other school district business operations such as food service, maintenance, transportation and facilities. 7

203 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32301 | 850.414.2578 | www.fsba.org | info@fsba.org 14. Builds and maintains significant partnerships at the local, state, and national level; works with legislators, cities, county and business leaders to plan for growth and population shifts, and enhance educational opportunities that align with economic development. 15. Is appreciative of employee dedication and commitment as evidenced by recognition of employee, faculty and student efforts and accomplishments. 16. Analyzes data and identifies what faculties/departments need to be successful and provides resources, tools, training and follow-up needed to accomplish goals. 17. Delegates, while holding self and others accountable through a fair evaluation process. 8

Report for School Board of Manatee County Superintendent Search Community Survey Completion Rate: 66% Complete 1,078 Partial 555 Totals: 1,633 Response Counts 9

1. Choose the five (5) items that you feel are the most important for your district in the area of Personal Leadership Qualities: Value Percent Responses Reacts positively in highly stressful situations. Possesses the ability and willingness to make tough decisions that may not always be popular. Values and leads from agreed upon goals. Ability to build high-performing teams. Builds trust and respect, and serves as a role model for staff, students and the community. Leads with honesty and charisma. Leads with a vision yet honors current successful programs. Is courageous and honest, and engages others in seeking solutions to challenges. Creative and a successful innovator. Inspires and builds trust and models high standards of integrity and ethics. Thinks with innovation, creativity, and courage to engage others in seeking solutions to district challenges. 34.2% 543 41.7% 662 22.2% 353 29.0% 460 77.2% 1,226 42.3% 671 42.9% 681 62.2% 987 13.1% 208 68.0% 1,080 47.9% 761 10

2. Choose the five (5) items that you feel are the most important for your district in the area of Instructional Excellence and Leadership: Value Percent Responses Is familiar with and/or has successful experience with education reform requirements including state standards and Florida’s school and district evaluation systems. Successful experience in curriculum adoption and implementation that meets or exceeds state standards. Has experience in a school or district where student achievement has been increasing and can describe the role leaders must play in that process. Experience developing career and technical programs to meet the needs of local and regional employers. Ability to plan and implement continuous improvement and organizational improvement in all academic areas. Evidence and experience in moving district/school to higher achievement levels prior to mandates of state or federal agencies. Understands the importance of early childhood programs. Has a record of improving student performance, especially in identifying, narrowing or closing the gaps in student achievement. Promotes the success of every student by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared by all stakeholders. Knowledge of current educational issues, trends, and research and effectively led a district through the rapidly changing state and federal landscape. 27.0% 367 21.3% 290 44.9% 611 37.8% 515 38.6% 525 29.2% 398 37.8% 515 48.9% 665 45.6% 620 50.4% 686 11

Analyzes and uses data for decision-making to review or improve actions, plans, processes, and systems. Commitment to all children and willing to visit classrooms and participate in student activities. Value Percent Responses 38.5% 524 57.2% 779 12

3. Choose the five (5) items that you feel are the most important for your district in the area of Business, Finance, and Operations: Value Percent Responses Interprets and articulates complex educational and financial data to the Board, staff and community. Responsible for all aspects of student and staff safety and security. Has efficiently managed the operation of a school district or department of similar size and/or budget. Has successful experience in planning, managing and evaluating annual budget. Experience in zero-based budgeting to meet district goals. Can review a budget and note irregularities and areas of potential future concern. Analyzes and uses data for decision-making to review or improve actions, plans, processes, and systems. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and a strong business and financial background. Leads and monitors staff in a large organization. Uses sound fiscal practices to maximize the resources of the district. 47.7% 622 52.6% 686 55.6% 726 60.1% 784 9.8% 128 56.1% 732 53.3% 695 45.6% 595 30.1% 393 61.3% 800 13

4. Choose the five (5) items that you feel are the most important for your district in the area of Board, Staff, and Community Relations: Value Percent Responses Has experience motivating staff and students, improving morale and generating enthusiasm. Can successfully engage the public, the media and support groups. Has excellent speaking skills with large and small groups. Views the School Board as a partner in meeting the goals of the district and strives to develop a positive and strong working relationship that is centered on two-way communication. Collaborates with faculty and community members, responds to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizes community resources. Willing to work with governmental, educational and business leaders to enhance educational opportunities and economic development. Demonstrates good listening skills and gathers information to make thoughtful, timely decisions. Is responsive to board concerns and treats all board members equally. Experience in leading and supporting tax initiatives. Familiarity with the School District of Manatee County and community. Experience collaborating with strong philanthropical partners. 75.2% 944 37.3% 468 22.5% 282 49.2% 618 67.9% 853 48.0% 603 71.8% 902 27.6% 347 20.1% 253 41.4% 520 13.9% 175 14

5. Choose the five (5) items that you feel are the most important for your district in the area of Performance Accountability: Value Percent Responses Successfully delegates authority and responsibility while holding staff accountable. Has a willingness to innovate and encourage others to innovate, while remaining accountable to the school board. Implemented program for staff evaluation and corrective action/improvement plans. Maintains high expectations for all employees and students. Ability to identify what makes an effective school and create systems and processes to ensure that schools have the supports necessary to achieve. Sets goals for self and others; holds self and others accountable through formal and informal evaluations. Uses climate assessment results to identify needed areas for improvement and develops plans to address needs. Able to assess student performance levels and effectiveness of teachers and programs. Ensures school learning plans are progressing, monitored, adjusted, and result in positive trends in meeting student performance standards. Experience leading a district-wide professional development program aligned with a strategic plan and instructional goals. 52.3% 627 51.1% 612 20.0% 240 52.2% 625 72.9% 873 48.9% 586 41.4% 496 38.6% 462 50.3% 603 36.7% 440 15

Strength 1 ResponseID Response 1 Schools and Office Buildings are in good shape overall - 2 Innovative Programs 3 Dedicated Employees 6 Diversity 7 Community 8 none 9 Technology 11 Public Support 14 Community involvement 20 All Staff 21 The teachers 22 none 23 Honesty 24 Teachers 25 Veteran Teachers 26 teacher dedication 27 Building on foundation of success 28 Has support of community 29 Employing Doug Wagner 30 Cohesiveness 35 facilities 6. What do you consider to be the two or three most significant strengths of the district? 16

38 Student Growth 41 Partnerships 43 Hard working teachers 47 Tax Initiative 48 Staff 52 Community of Manatee County 54 Highly qualified teachers 55 Strong leadership within the schools 56 Facilities; we have nice buildings that are mostly well maintained with the exception of some where students destroy property and we are continuing to add facilities with new and remodeled schools. 59 The dedicated staff 60 Welcoming 63 Increase in student achievement on standardized tests. 65 Career & Technical Programs 67 Vision for Improvement 68 Creating data 69 none 71 learning initiatives 72 Professional Development 73 Community partnerships 74 Respect and Diversity of Employees 75 excellent teachers 77 elementary teachers 78 Improved fiscal accountability ResponseID Response 17

80 Communication 85 none 86 Diversity 88 diversity 89 honest 91 Community 92 All staff 93 Students 95 Attempts to foster supportive relationships with parents 96 strong community support 98 CTE Programs 99 Employees 100 Communication 103 Innovative 104 Budget Department 105 School-Level Leadership 109 Diversity 110 Hardworking people 111 teachers have passion 112 Millage Support 113 Teachers/school staff care about students 115 We Stand Together 116 Community outreach 117 Quality of employees ResponseID Response 18

119 Professionalism 121 work ethic 124 Formative data 125 Staff's dedication to students 131 Competance 132 N/A 133 nothing 134 Teachers 135 Educating students to be good stewards of the community. 136 High student achievement 138 Communication 140 Partnership with community for reaching goals and supporting students/families 141 Community Support 142 Upward student progress 144 improving overall student performance 146 Teaching Staff 148 A supportive community 149 Strong school leadership 150 competitve 151 support staff wllingness to go above and beyond 154 Diversity 155 Health and Safety 158 Willing to listen to parent advice and interact with parents ResponseID Response 19

160 The district is very much aware of the growing Hispanic population and provides resources for them. 161 Listens to the public 162 The students 163 Student performance 165 high quality teachers 166 Diversity of students 167 Intelligence 169 Passion 170 Non discriminatory 171 The use of focus app - keeping parents informed 175 Career and technical education programs 177 Parents opinions are important/ parent involvement 178 High quality education 180 Integrity 182 Passing the mileage 184 Parents 185 Great faculty/staff 186 Traditional Teaching 188 excellent writing curriculum 189 Courageous, ability to go against establishment 190 Attendence 191 Parents 192 Doesn't fold to any woke nonsense ResponseID Response 20

193 High quality school leadership 196 Teachers 197 Not allowing CRT or radical gender ideology into our district 198 Excellent career technical Ed, competitive winning CTSO state and national reputation 199 Developing students to succeed at the next level 200 Parent/Community Involvement 204 Great teachers that stay 205 Sense of heritage within the community 207 choices 208 Teachers 210 Community based awards/programs 211 Respecting parents views 213 parental support 214 Teaching respect for others 215 Safety 216 Communication 218 Leads the country in protecting children from harmful CRT 219 community support for school staff 225 Lots of clubs/organizations to join at LRHS 226 Growth 230 Intergrity 231 School Safety/Security 232 Teachers and School Based Support Staff ResponseID Response 21

234 Growth adding to tax base 235 elementary programs 238 Providing programs and opportunities for students and families 242 Honesty 243 Innovative 245 Diversity 246 Safety 247 Recognizing that school is about learning, not social agendas. 248 Diversity 249 Parental involvement 250 Many wonderful teachers who care about their students 252 Leadership ability 253 Accountability 256 The teachers 259 Focus on student achievement for all students. 261 Critical thinker 262 Integrity 263 Community support of our schools. 264 Competitive pay 265 Teacher altruism and inclusivity 267 teaching staff 269 size 271 Data Driven 272 Good teachers ResponseID Response 22

276 Reputation 277 Staff 278 Culture 279 Integrity 280 actively involved 281 Collaboration 282 Communication 283 Teachers 286 teachers 288 NONE 290 Community and parent involvement 291 Parent engagement 295 using mil funds 296 Climate 297 Has dedicated professionals working with our students 298 Students 301 Leadership selection at the individual school level 303 Competent and caring teachers 304 Making decisions that benefit the students despite state mandates 306 AP course offerings 308 District Staff 309 Availability of program offerings 310 Opportunity 311 Security for our students & faculty ResponseID Response 23

313 challenges kids who want to be challenged 315 teachers 316 great teachers who have to adapt to ever changing state law 317 Diversity 318 Lots of clubs to choose from at high school level 319 Strong student expectations 320 Conservative values 321 Strong school leadership 322 Fiscal 328 continuing education for teachers/staff 331 Teachers 332 Way more money than they deserve 334 Diverse hires 335 Diversity 336 Good teachers 337 Great school board members (mostly) 338 Transparency 339 Committed to excellence 341 Growth 344 Good schools 346 Fiscal — We have the means to make impact 348 Great teachers 349 Diversity 350 Strong family community ResponseID Response 24

351 Teachers 353 location 355 Inclusivity 356 Families 357 Cohesive 359 Teachers 360 Accountability 362 Uses data to support and drive strategic plans 364 Positive teachers 365 Vocational Programs 367 Educational Staff 368 Teachers who care for their students 369 Getting rid of saunders 370 Safety & security in our schools 371 parent choice 374 Staff who truly care 375 Community Support 376 Small businesses 377 Integrity 378 Working with contractors 380 Emphasis on reading and supporting school media specialist and centers 381 SOARin4 and other literacy programs 384 Openness 385 Communication ResponseID Response 25

386 Honesty 387 appetite for change 388 The diversity of its student body, teacher's & staff 389 Commitment to students and families 390 Transparency 391 Quality education 393 Covering up ethics violations and making taxpayers pay legal fees. 397 Diversity in the student body 399 Not woke 400 School board 405 Student Performance 413 Avoids decisions made primarily based on politics 415 focus on student improvement 416 Teachers 418 Being the largest employer 419 facilities 420 Fiscal management 421 Honesty 422 Communication 423 Teacher Dedication 424 Partnership collaboration 425 Strong community 428 Resources 429 Honesty ResponseID Response 26

433 Encourages Diversity 434 Staff 436 Healthy economic base 439 Staff 441 Community 442 Community involvement 444 Dedicated employees 445 Community Support 447 Our school-based staff members 448 Represent Manatee Residents 454 diversity 457 Diverse 461 Hardworking staff 462 Parent support 463 Current Staff 464 Parent's Awareness 465 student achievement 466 Integrity 467 Community Support 469 supportive public 470 Size 472 Improved overall scores 475 keeping CRT out 477 Diversity ResponseID Response 27

479 Athletics 482 Students 483 Diversity 484 Diversity 485 Building level leadeship 487 Fiscally Sound 488 Our Employees 489 Appreciate Employee 490 Diversity 492 school leaders 494 can talk to all staff 497 Curriculm 501 Diversity 502 Integrity 503 Innovation and Technology Programs 504 Respected in the community 505 Honest 506 Always looking for new and more effective curriculum 508 Strong leadership 512 Knowledgeable staff 514 flexibility 515 Communication to parents 516 Our people 519 School Improvements ResponseID Response 28

520 n/a 523 team 525 Competence 526 teachers 527 Teacher dedication to students 528 strong employees, teachers, paras, and all support 529 Teachers 530 none 531 Using funds to update facilities 533 Cohesion among school/department staff such as the ESOL, Title I, and School Social Workers, as well as the culture at McNeal and Samoset - we need more of that spirit among staff 536 Staff dedication 537 Student diversity 538 Teachers 539 History 540 Diversity 541 Invested Employees who care about our community. 544 Hiring Principals and APs who have students' best interest in mind 545 TECH Ed programs 546 Loyalty 547 dedicated teachers 548 Great teachers 550 bipart