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December 12, 2023 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 40.

Title
APPROVAL OF REVISED SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 2.73-EDUCATIONAL EQUITY POLICY

Description

School Board Policy 2.73- Educational Equity Policy - has been revised and advertised 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 

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 revised School Board policy Policy 2.73 - Educational Equity Policy - be approved as presented. 



Contact Information

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net



Financial Impact


ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Policy 2.73 Educational Equity11/16/2023Cover Memo