Title
APPROVAL OF REVISED SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 6.531 - DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP)
Description
School Board Policy 6.531 - Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) - has been revised and advertised with the following changes:
• Revisions based on Senate Bill 7024
• Extends maximum time in DROP from 60 to 96 months
• Certain instructional employees have the opportunity to extend an additional 24 months (10 total years now, not eight)
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 December 2018
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 6.531 - Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) - 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