Title
APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE THE REVISED SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 2.73 - EDUCATIONAL EQUITY POLICY
Description
Policy 2.73 - Educational Equity Policy - has been revised with the following changes:
- Updates language to protected classifications for continual coverage and compliance with state and federal laws
- Changes professional development to professional learning in accordance with new FL DOE policy
- Adds instruction must be in accordance with state standards and delivered in an age-appropriate manner
- Removes Equity Committee
Gap Analysis
These policy revisions have been made to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.
Previous Outcomes
This policy was previously revised and adopted as Board Policy in November, 2022.
Expected Outcomes
This item needs to be noticed for 28 days after this first agenda inclusion. At the next scheduled regular board meeting after that period, the item will be brought back for adoption into School Board Policy. Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes, including the previously approved Code of Student Conduct.
Strategic Plan Goal
Recommendation
That the advertisement of revised School Board Policy 2.73 - Educational Equity Policy - be approved as presented.
Contact Information
CHRIS PARENTEAU chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net
CHRIS RENOUF chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
$1072 newspaper notices