The School District of Manatee County is responsible for more than 42,000 students at 34 elementary schools, 11 middle schools and eight high schools. It also boasts a workforce of 5,300 full-time employees under the guidance of Superintedent Tim McGonegal. Its Support Center includes offices of accounts payable, finance, payroll and the department of academics.
School Board meetings are held at the administration building every second and fourth Monday of the month. Agendas can be found on the school district's website. Meetings are also broadcast on both EDTV and METV.
Look for the specially painted parking spots in the building's parking lot that feature the logos of popular colleges and universities.