SCS | Board Work Session Part Two - Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - 1:15 PM

Sarasota Schools Board Work Session, Part Two, on October 6, 2026, covered quarterly policy revisions and audit planning. Nine policies were presented for revision, including updates to procedures for selecting construction-related services (RFQs and electronic scoring), surplus property disposal, and inventories. The proposed artificial-intelligence policy changes, due to align with state requirements by July 1, 2027, include approved-tool review and public listing, additional vendor disclosures, privacy and safety training, and limits on certain student-monitoring practices. Five policies remain on hold pending state rulemaking; no policy vote is recorded in the transcript.

The board reviewed audit priorities recommended by the Audit Selection Committee: construction and IT in year one, followed by human resources and grants in year two. Members showed consensus for prioritizing a human-resources audit in year one and discussed construction as a possible year-two priority. The available audit budget was described as $90,000, in two $45,000 tranches. Members also called for staff to return with a recommended process for selecting an external audit firm, such as an RFP, RFQ, or other solicitation, emphasizing a district-specific risk assessment and meaningful public reporting. No formal vote or contract award is recorded.