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“It had been years since the district had opened more than three
the National Guard, we rallied to the challenge and our school
administrators and staff did a remarkable job. The thanks and
In February, 17 students were killed in the tragic school shooting
at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
On the day of the shooting, Dr. Greene reached out to Manatee
in Manatee District schools. The following week, Dr. Greene sat
“The collaboration that occurred between the school district, law
Greene said. “It showed how much we can accomplish when we
approximately $33 million a year for operational needs. The
teachers and other staff who work directly with students, to add
a half-hour of instructional time each day for students and to
enhance STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
Although the one-mill referendum faced stiff opposition, Manatee
“Once again, the people of Manatee County rose to the occasion
because they know that ultimately the school system is a
Highlights of Dr. Greene’s Three-Year Tenure:
$17.3 million to more than $25.5 million in the last three years.
rating of the Manatee District two times in the last three
years.
During the past year the district broke ground on three new
schools – a new high school, middle school and elementary
school – that will open in August 2019.
In December 2017, Dr. Greene was named the Outstanding
Superintendent Communicator of the Year in Florida
#WeManatee.
the renewal of a 15-year half-cent sales tax to help fund
school district capital needs. The referendum passed
59% to 41%.
four-year, one-mill property tax increase to help fund school
district operations, to make teacher and staff pay more
students each day. The referendum passed 51% to 49%.
In September 2017, the district turned 25 public schools
pets during Hurricane Irma. Shelters stayed open for more
powerful storm.
In February 2018, in the immediate aftermath of the tragic
school shooting in Parkland, the district worked quickly
on February 27, 2018, and the officers were on duty
beginning March 5, 2018.