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Notice of Regular School Board Meeting

Post Date:07/14/2026 7:30 AM
Sarasota County School Board Gives Notice of Public Meeting
To Which All Persons Are Invited

DATE AND TIME Tuesday, July 22, 2026 ‐ 10:00am or shortly thereafter

Purpose: Regular meeting to conduct business of the Board

Place: Board Chambers, 1980 Landings Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34231

A copy of the agenda(s) may be obtained by visiting the Sarasota County Schools’ website, http://sarasotacountyschools.net/ or by calling the Communications Office at (941) 927‐4009.  

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in these meetings is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting the Communications Department at (941) 927‐4009. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency by calling (941) 927‐4009.  

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board, with respect to any matter considered at the meeting, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
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Florida Highway Patrol Website
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