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School board approves foster-care liaison post, reimbursement resolution, charter surtax distribution and staffing flexibility
Summary
The School Board of Manatee County on Aug. 5 unanimously approved the creation of a foster-care liaison position, a reimbursement resolution for capital projects, a plan to share sales surtax revenue with charter schools through 2032, and statutory staffing flexibility allowing up to $500,000 in memorandum agreements.
The School Board of Manatee County on Aug. 5 approved four superintendent recommendations and related fiscal items in unanimous 5–0 votes:
- Creation of a foster-care liaison position: The board approved a new job description and position to coordinate services for foster students and families. Superintendent Chapman said the role responds to a “wonderful embracing community of foster care families” and will be supported in part by funding from United Way Suncoast and Title funding. The motion passed 5–0.
- Reimbursement resolution 2025-007: The board…
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