NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES AND OF A PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to section 120.54 (3) (a) 1, Florida Statutes (2021), notice is hereby given by the School Board of Manatee County, Florida, that it intends to consider amending the following School Board Policies: Policies to be updated include the following: Policy 2421 - Career and Technical Education Policy 3120 - Employment of Instructional Staff Policy 5500 - Student Conduct Policy 5780 - Student/Parent Rights The purpose of the requested amendment is to update the School Board Bylaw The School Board of Manatee County, Florida, gives notice of its intent to amend School Board Policies, and that it will hold a public hearing to which all persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: December 2, 2025, 10:00 a.m. LOCATION: 215 Manatee Ave West, Bradenton FL, 34205, Board Room Purpose and Effect: The purpose of the requested amendments is to update the following School Board Policies to conform to current legislation and eliminate redundant and obsolete language. The effect is that policies will be current and easier to understand and use. Policies will be electronically published, hyperlinked and keyword searchable. Authority: FS 1001.41(2); 1001.43; 1012.23 Any material pertinent to the issues under consideration submitted to the Superintendent within 21 days after the date of publication of this notice or submitted at the public hearing shall be considered by the Board and made a part of the rulemaking record. Persons desiring to review the amended policies and new policy may do so at www.manateeschools.net by clicking the Proposed Policies link, https://www.manateeschools.net/Page/2186 or you may contact the Board Office, at 941.708.8770 ext. 41263 or in writing at P.O. Box 9069, Bradenton, FL 34206-9069 or email at public_comment@manateeschools.net. IPL0280275 Oct 12 2025