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Monthly Work Session - Feb 04 2025

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 · School board meeting record

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The Sarasota County School Board held a work session on February 4, 2025, to discuss district initiatives including student progress monitoring, African American history instruction, human capital strategy, and cell phone policies. The board also clarified its policy regarding the timing of releasing supporting documents for workshop topics.

Why it matters

The district clarified that supporting materials for workshop topics may not be released until the day of the session to ensure accuracy, while formal action items for regular meetings will continue to be posted in advance.

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Monthly Work Session - Feb 04 2025. Location: Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd.. Time: 10:00 AM. Agenda: Monthly Work Session - Feb 04 2025 - Agenda - Html THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Boulevard Monthly Work Session February 4, 2025 10:00 AM NOTICE REGARDING TIMING OF POSTING SUPPORTING MATERIALS FOR WORKSHOP TOPICS The district holds transparency, accuracy, and thoroughness as core values in all its operations, including preparing and conducting our board workshops. All stakeholders must be provided access to accurate and comprehensive information, which is fundamental to fostering an environment of trust and constructive dialogue. To uphold these values, the district may release supporting materials for workshop topics once these documents are in their final form. This practice is aligned with our commitment to prevent potential misunderstandings or misinterpretations arising from circulating preliminary or draft documents. We aim to ensure that the information shared accurately reflects the topics discussed. Workshops are dedicated to discussion among board members and facilitated to encourage open dialogue, question-and-answer sessions with presenters, and brainstorming. The informal setting allows for a deeper exploration of topics without the pressure of immediate decision-making. According to School Board Policy 2.22, no formal action may be taken by the School Board during workshops. We understand the importance of providing our stakeholders access to supporting materials. However, the process of finalizing these materials necessitates a thorough review and potential revisions to guarantee their accuracy and completeness. As stated in School Board Policy 2.22, supporting documents for regular school board meeting agenda items for which the board will take formal action will be posted in advance. This ensures that stakeholders have sufficient time to review materials related to decisions that directly impact the district. However, for workshop topics, there may be instances where supporting materials are not posted until the day of the session. This timing reflects our commitment to accuracy and providing the most current and comprehensive information. A. Call Meeting to Order 1. PROGRESS MONITORING 2 RESULTS PM2 Assessment.pdf Presenter: Superintendent Connor 2. AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY TASKFORCE 1003.42 required instruction 2024.pdf AA History Standards by Grade Bands 2.4.25.pdf Presenter: Rachael O'Dea 3. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE (Pillar 3 - Human Capital) Board Work Session- HR Updates.pdf Presenter: Various 4. CELL PHONES Cell Phones in Schools.pdf Community Member Open Ended Responses.pdf Parent Open Ended Responses.pdf Student Open Ended Responses.pdf All Staff Open Ended Responses.pdf Presenter: Superintendent Connor B. Board Member Comments C. Adjournment Document: 29938

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