The School Board of Manatee County, Florida, announces the following public School Board meetings to which all persons are invited: Tuesday July 15, 2025 2:00 pm School Board Shade regarding district litigation The School Board of Manatee County announces an Exempt Shade Meeting regarding District Litigation at the Walter E. Miller School Support Center, 215 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, FL. Pursuant to section 286.0113, and 286.011 Florida Statutes the Exempt Shade Session is closed to the public and will be held Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Attendees will include Superintendent Kevin Chapman, Board Members Chair Chad Choate, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Charles Kennedy, and Richard Tatem. Also in attendance will be attorneys Stephen Dye, Erin Jackson, and Kevin Pendley, as well as a court reporter. Tuesday July 22, 2025 5:30 am School Board Meeting and Public Hearing Tuesday July 29 9:00 am School Board Shade regarding Safety and Security The School Board of Manatee County, Florida, announces an Exempt Shade Meeting regarding Safety and Security to be held Tuesday July 29, 2025. The meeting will occur at 9:00 AM or as soon thereafter is practical. Pursuant to section 281.301 and 286.0113, and 286.011 of the Florida Statutes, the Safety and Security Meeting is closed to the public. Attendees will include School Board Members Richard Tatem, Cindy Spray, Heather Felton, Chad Choate III, and Charlie Kennedy; Mr. Kevin Chapman, Superintendent of Manatee County Schools; Stephen Dye, School Board Attorney; Kevin Pendley, General Counsel; Joseph Ranaldi, Deputy Superintendent of Operations; Derek Jensen, Deputy Superintendent of Instruction; Rachel Sellers, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services; Paul Damico, Chief of Safety and Security; Patrick Bartholomew, Director of Safety and Security; Thomas Cessar, Supervisor of Safety and Security; and Court Reporter/Stenographer. Tuesday July 29 9:30 am School Board Workshop-directly following the Safety and Security Shade 5:30 pm School Board Special Meeting for Approval of Tentative Budget 5:45 pm School Board Meeting-directly following the Special Meeting Purpose: To conduct business relating to educational issues. Unless otherwise noted, Board Workshops, Board Meetings, and Public Hearings are held at the Administration Building, 215 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205. IPL0249541 Jun 29 2025