School Board of Manatee County Regular Board Meeting
The board meeting addressed various consent items, including personnel changes, revisions to job descriptions, and the adoption of the 2026-2027 Uniform Statewide Assessment Calendar. Several grants and contracts were approved, covering mental health services, lift station maintenance, electrical services, and charter bus services. The agenda also included student recognitions, a presentation on the Model Manatee program, and new business items concerning proclamations for the upcoming school year and travel expense authorizations for board members.
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The workshop focused on several key agenda items, including the presentation and implementation feedback of the Level Up Program by Game On Nation, which aims to develop leadership, communication, and resiliency skills in middle school students. Additionally, the Board reviewed proposed changes to the Student Progression Plan for the upcoming school year, covering criteria for graduation, promotion, and remediation. The Board also addressed the approval of agenda amendments added after the initial publication.
Feb 3, 2026·Board meeting
School Board of Manatee County Workshop
The board workshop covered several key topics including student support services and related data, an analysis of the attendance project, and a review of graduation rates and opportunities across the district. Additionally, the presentation included an ALICE data update on household income constraints, a proposal for a one-stop workforce housing development for district employees, and an introduction to the Florida Educator Health Trust as a potential self-insurance solution for employee health coverage.
