NPHS JROTC and Student Representative

Arts Aesthetic Moment -  Englewood Elementary Show Choir

AL HARAYDA    al.harayda@sarasotacountyschools.net

ALLISON FOSTER   allison.foster@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS   jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

STEVE LORENZ  steve.lorenz@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF  chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

MEGAN GREEN   megan.green@sarasotacountyschools.net

RACHAEL O'DEA   rachael.o'dea@sarasotacountyschools.net

MEGAN GREEN   megan.green@sarasotacountyschools.net

RACHAEL O'DEA   rachael.o'dea@sarasotacountyschools.net

MEGAN GREEN   megan.green@sarasotacountyschools.net

RACHAEL O'DEA   rachael.o'dea@sarasotacountyschools.net

MEGAN GREEN  megan.green@sarasotacountyschools.net

RACHAEL O'DEA  rachael.o'dea@sarasotacountyschools.net

MEGAN GREEN  Megan.Green@sarasotacountyschools.net

RACHAEL O'DEA  Rachael O'Dea@sarasotacountyschools.net

Bids to provide ‘Audio-Visual and Lighting Production Services’ were received from three vendors on February 20, 2024.  The bids of IATSE Local 412 and Platinum Live Productions were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications.  The bid of Ilardi Media LLC was not awarded due to being over budget. This RFQ is for a period of one year with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods.  

The SBSC is in need of finding a qualified company or companies to provide personnel to operate the various equipment required at each Performing Arts Centers.

Previously these positions were contracted out or filled through the hiring process.

To find a qualified company who can provide personnel to run the lighting and sound equipment during performances, on an as needed basis, at the various Performing Arts Centers in the High Schools.

That the bids of IATSE Local 412 and Platinum Live Productions for ‘Audio-Visual and Lighting Production Services’ in an amount not to exceed $55,000.00 be approved as presented. 

TRACY BRIZENDINE   tracy.brizendine@sarasotacountyschools.net
BONNIE PENNER   bonnie.penner@sarasotacountyschools.net

$55,000.00
The funds for these purchases are contained in the budget allocated to the Schools and Departments. Funding Source: Internal Funds

Piggybacking is the post-award use of a contractual document or process that allows an entity that was not contemplated in the original procurement to purchase the same supplies, equipment or services through that original document or process. The School Board of Sarasota County Policy 7.70 Purchasing and Bidding allows for this process subject to the provisions of law.

The Purchasing Department has researched and reviewed the competitive solicitations that are available for these purchases and has determined that the use of the attached contracts for the purpose cited presents the best value and/or is in the best interest of the School Board. 

The maintenance and replacement of our playground equipment is critical to the safety and wellbeing of our students. Facilities has the equipment on a replacement cycle of every 15-17 years. Facilities also uses this bid for the replenishment of mulch as well as installation of playground surfacing and sun shelters.

The maintenance and replacement of our playground equipment is critical to the safety and wellbeing of our students. Facilities has the equipment on a replacement cycle of every 15-17 years. Facilities also uses this bid for the replenishment of mulch as well as installation of playground surfacing and sun shelters.

Facilities will continue the replacement cycle of our equipment, the replenishment and new installations of mulch, poured in place surfacing as needed for specific aged play areas and the sunshade installations.

That the piggyback contracts awarded to Playmore Recreational Products & Svcs, Miracle Recreation Equip Co., Apollo Sunguard Systems, Inc., Miller Recreation Equipment, Southern Park and Play Systems, Inc., Kompan, Inc., Advanced Recreational Concepts, LLC, and PlaySpace Services, Inc., for the anticipated purchase of Playground Equipment and Services be approved as presented.

DON HAMPTON  don.hampton@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS   jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

Not to exceed $1,250,000.00
The funds for these purchases are contained in the budgets allocated to the appropriate departments and schools. Funding Source:  Capital Funds

Bid #23-0540 for ‘Golf Cart Purchases, Maintenance, and Repair’ was approved for award on July 19, 2022, to Caddy Carts Inc., Custom Carts, and Affordable Carts.  Facilities Services Department is requesting an increase of the purchasing limit of this bid by an additional $100,000.00, for the duration of the bid.

The District uses golf carts at most sites for staff members to traverse large campuses and they are used by custodial teams to gather trash and campus wide cleaning.

Facilities has utilized vendors for golf cart repairs and replacements; however, costs for both have been steadily increasing.

Facilities will continue to repair and replace golf carts as needed and is working on improving the overall condition of the District’s golf cart inventory.

That the request to increase the purchasing limit for ‘Golf Carts Purchases, Maintenance, and Repair' by an additional $100,000,00 for the duration of the bid, be approved as presented.

DON HAMPTON  don.hampton@sarasotacountyschools.net
JODY DUMAS  jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

Not to exceed:  $100,000.00. 
The funds for these purchases are contained in the budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department. Funding source:   Capital Funds

Pursuant to School board Policy 7.75 - Obsolete, uneconomical or inefficient surplus property which serves no useful purpose may be disposed of in accordance with state law and regulations. Prior to disposal, reasonable attempts should be made to salvage all or part of any item of property for school use. When it is no longer practical that property be retained, the property shall be offered for sale by auction to the public at large or otherwise disposed of pursuant to Florida law including donation to other governmental bodies or private nonprofit agencies. Disposal of surplus property purchased with Federal funds shall be undertaken in accordance with Federal procedures. Any remaining surplus property may be declared unusable and disposed of in a reasonable, environmentally sound manner.

General Accepted Accounting Principles require that obsolete or unusable equipment be removed from records. 

This information is presented on a monthly basis.

The board approves the disposal of inoperable equipment and furniture as property to be deleted. 

That the classification of equipment and furniture, as property to be deleted, in an amount of $4,601.34, be approved as presented.

TRACY BRIZENDINE   tracy.brizendine@sarasotacountyschools.net

BONNIE PENNER   bonnie.penner@sarasotacountyschools.net

$4,601.34

The Purchasing Department has researched and reviewed the competitive solicitations that are available for these purchases and has determined that the use of the attached contracts for the purpose cited presents the best value and/or is in the best interest of the School Board.

Provide the 24/7 OCC operators the ability to have physical movement from sitting to standing during their duty day.  

The OCC has not utilized this console type previously. Studies have shown the multitude of benefits ranging to increased productivity, decreased fatigue and improved employee wellness. This type of workstation is utilized throughout the district.

To increase productivity and reduce fatigue while improving employee health and wellness. 

That the cooperative contracts awarded to Iron Bow Technologies for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services be approved as presented.

SEAN O'KEEFE   sean.o'keefe@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF  chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Not to exceed:  $65,000.00
The funds for these purchases are contained in the budget allocated to the Safety & Security Department. Funding Source: Fund 3 Project 4577

The Construction Services' change orders are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. Included in these change orders is a ($2,077,635.78) deduct for Direct Material Purchases and the corresponding ($124,958.14) deduct for sales tax savings. These change orders result in an overall contract decrease of ($1,894,806.68).

Change orders are utilized on construction contracts to adjust the original contract amount for various circumstances. These may include adjustments for an increase or decrease in project scope, adjustments needed to close a contract and return unspent project funds to the district, or for removing the purchase of large items from a contract so the district can purchase these items directly from vendors to save sales tax. The attached documents detail the associated change orders for this item on multiple projects.

Change orders reflect construction project progress and occur normally as a result of conditions on the construction project and district staff managing the costs associated with each project, including deductive change orders to allow the district to save sales tax.

This system has resulted in significant, ongoing savings and allows district staff to continue to maximize these benefits, especially as the construction market becomes more competitive.

That the Construction Services’ change orders be approved and/or ratified as presented.

JANE DREGER   jane.dreger@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS   jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

DIANE COMINOTTI   diane.cominotti@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS   jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Policy 3.24 - Safe & Secure Schools

• Updates terminology to be in line with State Statute and State Board of Education Rule.
•  Removes Threat Assessment Teams section and replaces with reference to thorough Threat Management Teams policy.
• Adds necessary references to other Board Policies as well as Alyssa’s Alert information.
• Updates when law enforcement or security officer may have weapon on campus.

This policy was reviewed at the February 20, 2024 workshop.

The Board approved advertising the policy changes at the March 5, 2024 meeting, and a public notice of the proposed changes was published March 6, 2024.

This policy has been created to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously adopted by the School Board.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes.

That the revised Policy 3.24 - Safe & Secure Schools - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA    craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF    chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Policy 3.241 - SESIR

• New policy for School Environment Safety Incident Reporting (SESIR). Defines terms relating to SESIR reporting.

• Outlines how incidents shall be analyzed to make a determination for reporting requirements.
• Outlines general and incident specific reporting requirements.
• Defines training and accountability requirements for the District.

This policy was reviewed at the February 20, 2024 workshop.

The Board approved advertising the policy changes at the March 5, 2024 meeting, and a public notice of the proposed changes was published March 6, 2024.

This policy has been created to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This is a new Board Policy.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes.

That the new Policy 3.241 - SESIR - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Policy 4.10 -The Curriculum

• Adds information on substantial deficiency and notification as required by state law.
•  Revises AIDS instruction to align with Florida Statutes.

This policy was reviewed at the February 20, 2024 workshop.

The Board approved advertising the policy changes at the March 5, 2024 meeting, and a public notice of the proposed changes was published March 6, 2024.

This policy has been created to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously adopted by the School Board.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes.

That the revised Policy 4.10  - The Curriculum - be approved as presented.

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Policy 4.115 - Grade Forgiveness

• Adds requirement for parental notification.

This policy was reviewed at the February 20, 2024 workshop.

The Board approved advertising the policy changes at the March 5, 2024 meeting, and a public notice of the proposed changes was published March 6, 2024.

This policy has been created to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously adopted by the School Board.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes.

That the revised Policy 4.115 - Grade Forgiveness - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Policy 4.12 - Exceptional Student Education

• Revised definitions in accordance with state statutes and definitions.
• Updates timelines within which plan must be submitted to the FL Department of Education.
• Adds new information from FL DOE that parent/guardian notification on student record/educational decision rights and responsibilities transfer must be made at least one year prior to student turning 18.
• Information must include ways for informed consent to allow parent/guarding to continue to participate in educational decisions.

This policy was reviewed at the February 20, 2024 workshop.

The Board approved advertising the policy changes at the March 5, 2024 meeting, and a public notice of the proposed changes was published March 6, 2024.

This policy has been created to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously adopted by the School Board.

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Policy 4.31 - Community Speakers

• Revises the review process for teachers prior to requesting approval for a guest speaker.

• Revises the administrator review process prior to approving a guest speaker.
• Updates parent/guardian notification requirements for guest speakers and adds a parental opt out if a parent does not wish for their child to be a part of the presentation.

This policy was reviewed at the February 20, 2024 workshop.

The Board approved advertising the policy changes at the March 5, 2024 meeting, and a public notice of the proposed changes was published March 6, 2024.

This policy has been created to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously adopted by the School Board.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes.

That the revised Policy 4.31 - Community Speakers - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Policy 5.321 - Possession of Weapons and Other Prohibited Items

• Revises definitions to align with State Statutes.

•  Update to item III to align disciplinary action with State Statute.

This policy was reviewed at the February 20, 2024 workshop.

The Board approved advertising the policy changes at the March 5, 2024 meeting, and a public notice of the proposed changes was published March 6, 2024.

This policy has been created to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously adopted by the School Board.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes.

That the revised Policy 5.321 - Possession of Weapons and Other Prohibited Items - be approved as presented.

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Policy 5.343 - Use of Time Out, Seclusion, or Restraint for Students with Disabilities

• Aligns definitions with State Statute.

•  Updates the use of physical restraint and mechanical restraint in accordance with Statute on who can use it, how, and when.
• Prohibits use of seclusion.
• Updates monitoring and reporting requirements along with training requirements.

This policy was reviewed at the February 20, 2024 workshop.

The Board approved advertising the policy changes at the March 5, 2024 meeting, and a public notice of the proposed changes was published March 6, 2024.

This policy has been created to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously adopted by the School Board.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes.

That the revised Policy 5.343 - Use of Time Out, Seclusion, or Restraint for Students with Disabilities - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Policy 5.372 - Student Identification Badges

• Adds information from F.S. 1008 that each student identification is required to include the contact numbers for national and statewide crisis and suicide hotlines and text lines.

•  Adds that Office of Safety & Security and Emergency Management shall set the replacement cost for identification cards each year, and the cost of replacement shall be recouped by that Office from the appropriate Cost Center.

This policy was reviewed at the February 20, 2024 workshop.

The Board approved advertising the policy changes at the March 5, 2024 meeting, and a public notice of the proposed changes was published March 6, 2024.

This policy has been created to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously adopted by the School Board.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes.

That the revised Policy 5.372 - Student Identification Badges - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Policy 5.50 - Academic Honesty

• Clarifies the definition of cheating.

• There is an addition in this policy to address use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) acceptable and unacceptable use for students.

This policy was reviewed at the February 20, 2024 workshop.

The Board approved advertising the policy changes at the March 5, 2024 meeting, and a public notice of the proposed changes was published March 6, 2024.

This policy has been created to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously adopted by the School Board.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes.

That the revised Policy 5.50 - Academic Honesty - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Policy 6.21 - District Certificates

• Updates professional certificate renewal to reference State Statute and State Board of Education Rule to avoid revising policy every cycle.

This policy was reviewed at the February 20, 2024 workshop.

The Board approved advertising the policy changes at the March 5, 2024 meeting, and a public notice of the proposed changes was published March 6, 2024.

This policy has been created to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously adopted by the School Board.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes.

That the revised Policy 6.21 - District Certificates - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Policy 6.22  - Teaching Out of Field

• Updates course credit satisfaction requirements to reference State Statute and State Board of Education Rule to avoid revising policy every cycle.

This policy was reviewed at the February 20, 2024 workshop.

The Board approved advertising the policy changes at the March 5, 2024 meeting, and a public notice of the proposed changes was published March 6, 2024.

This policy has been created to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously adopted by the School Board.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes.

That the revised Policy 6.22  - Teaching Out of Field - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Policy 6.303 - Employees with Weapons

• Revises definitions of school, school board property, firearm, and weapon to align with State Statutes.

• Defines the circumstances when an employee can have a weapon.
• Revises who confiscated weapons are turned over to.

This policy was reviewed at the February 20, 2024 workshop.

The Board approved advertising the policy changes at the March 5, 2024 meeting, and a public notice of the proposed changes was published March 6, 2024.

This policy has been created to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously adopted by the School Board.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes.

That the revised Policy 6.303 - Employees with Weapons - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Policy 8.10 - Safety

• Removes items covered in other policies, as these items are not up to date in this policy.

• Updates how school safety teams are created.

This policy was reviewed at the February 20, 2024 workshop.

The Board approved advertising the policy changes at the March 5, 2024 meeting, and a public notice of the proposed changes was published March 6, 2024.

This policy has been created to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously adopted by the School Board.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes.

That the revised Policy 8.10 - Safety - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Policy 8.111 - Key Control – Access to Buildings

• Revises who is responsible for distribution and maintenance of keys and proximity cards to the Office of Safety & Security and Emergency Management.

•  Adds information on replacement costs of keys and proximity cards.
• Updated info on the responsibility of ensuring separated employees return keys and proximity cards.

This policy was reviewed at the February 20, 2024 workshop.

The Board approved advertising the policy changes at the March 5, 2024 meeting, and a public notice of the proposed changes was published March 6, 2024.

This policy has been created to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously adopted by the School Board.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes.

That the revised Policy 8.111 - Key Control – Access to Buildings - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Policy 8.112 - District Facility and Event Security Screening

•  Requires schools to have a security plan for before and after school activities.
•  Requires After-Action reviews and reports to be submitted to the Office of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management.

This policy was reviewed at the February 20, 2024 workshop.

The Board approved advertising the policy changes at the March 5, 2024 meeting, and a public notice of the proposed changes was published March 6, 2024.

This policy has been created to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This is a new policy.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes.

That the revised Policy 8.112 - District Facility and Event Security Screening - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Policy 8.16 - Emergency Drills

• Updates that School Safety Specialist sets yearly emergency drill schedule.

• Updates when drills need to happen and the types of drills that are required by State Statute and State Board of Education Rule.
• Adds item on schedule for testing of emergency communication systems.

This policy was reviewed at the February 20, 2024 workshop.

The Board approved advertising the policy changes at the March 5, 2024 meeting, and a public notice of the proposed changes was published March 6, 2024.

This policy has been created to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously approved by the School Board.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes.

That the revised Policy 8.16 - Emergency Drills - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Policy 8.18 - Emergency Closing of Schools and Student Reunification

• Outlines requirements for District Reunification Team and responsibilities for Principals to establish an Emergency Response Team.

•  Updates school-site reunification process.

This policy was reviewed at the February 20, 2024 workshop.

The Board approved advertising the policy changes at the March 5, 2024 meeting, and a public notice of the proposed changes was published March 6, 2024.

This policy has been created to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously approved by the School Board.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes.

That the revised Policy 8.18 - Emergency Closing of Schools and Student Reunification - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Policy 8.19 - Security Plan

• Requires schools to have a security plan for before and after school activities.

• Requires After-Action reviews and reports to be submitted to the Office of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management.

This policy was reviewed at the February 20, 2024 workshop.

The Board approved advertising the policy changes at the March 5, 2024 meeting, and a public notice of the proposed changes was published March 6, 2024.

This policy has been created to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously approved by the School Board.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes.

That the revised Policy 8.19 - Security Plan - be approved as presented, 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Policy 8.36 - Transporting Students in Private Vehicles

• Clarifies in line with legislative changes in 2023.

• Requires review and authorization by the District’s Transportation Office.
• Requires parental authorization for non-emergency private vehicle transportation.

This policy was reviewed at the February 20, 2024 workshop.

The Board approved advertising the policy changes at the March 5, 2024 meeting, and a public notice of the proposed changes was published March 6, 2024.

This policy has been created to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously approved by the School Board.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes.

That the revised Policy 8.36 - Transporting Students in Private Vehicles - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Policy 9.101 - Parent and Family Engagement

• Changes name to Parent/Family Engagement.

•  Updates the term “Parent” as defined in Florida Statute.
• Updates notification requirements for schools receiving Title I funds and the information needed to be given to parents.
• Changes Professional Development to Professional Learning.

This policy was reviewed at the February 20, 2024 workshop.

The Board approved advertising the policy changes at the March 5, 2024 meeting, and a public notice of the proposed changes was published March 6, 2024.

This policy has been created to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously approved by the School Board.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes.

That the revised Policy 9.101 - Parent and Family Engagement - be approved as presented.

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Approval of request to advertise the following revised Board policies for future adoption:

• 9.40 Advertising and Commercial Activities

• 7.85 Online Educational Services Agreements/Contracts
• 6.271 Staff and Student Communication

We are seeking authorization to advertise policies as part of the rulemaking process for a minimum of 28 days.  Once this time period passes the policies will be brought back before the Board for formal adoption. The proposed policies were discussed at the School Board Workshop on March 19, 2024 with no objection to any of the language by Board members. The attached policies are drafts of those discussed policies and the changes that have been made.

Per F.S. 120.54, a notice of proposed rule is required to be published for Board policy cha­­­­nges. In accordance with our Interlocal Agreement with Sarasota County, approved by our Board on October 17, 2023 and the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners on November 14, 2023, our notices for each policy will be published on the County’s Publicly Accessible website, with a link on our District website.

After expiration of the required 28-day advertisement period, the Board will be asked to formally adopt the revised policies at the May 7, 2024 Board Meeting.

These policy changes have been discussed with the Board during the March 19, 2024 School Board Workshop.

Upon formal adoption of these policies after the required 28-day advertisement period and a final Board vote, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align daily operations with the Board policy.

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net