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Teacher & Paraprofessional Virtual Job Fair is Thursday, June 5, 2025 from 9am-11am.

We're hiring Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Teacher Aides and Teacher Assistants. We offer a competitive salary with great hours and benefits.

This event takes place virtually, so please register early for your preferred time slot.

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Public Meetings for 2026-2027 Residential Attendance Zones

These meetings explained the rezoning process, outlined the criteria for establishing Residential Attendance Zones, and provided an opportunity for public input. The content presented at all meetings was the same.

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FortifyFL Training for Parents/Guardians

Each school district must make training available for parents and guardians on the use of FortifyFL and explain the potential consequences for anyone making a threat or false report.

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New East County School is Named “Lake Manatee K-8”

Learn more about the new school, including construction updates, opening plans, and how we are getting ready to learn.

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Get Focus at your fingertips! Download the MySDMC Focus App.

The MySDMC Focus App provides parents, students and staff an easy and convenient way to get real-time notifications of grades, attendance and upcoming assignments.

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Security Screening at Schools Video

Beginning on August 12, 2024, students and visitors at all high school and random middle school campuses will be screened using a high-tech security scanner system.

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School Board Seeks Civic-Minded Citizens to Join Audit Committee

The committee reviews the scope, plan and reports of the internal and external auditors, and reviews the collection and proper use of the funds raised through the one-half cent sales surtax for school capital outlay expenditures.

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Notifications of Parental Rights in Education

Florida Statutes, Title XLIX, Chapter 1014, 1014.05 School district notifications on parental rights.

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Our mission is to educate all children and affirm their right to learn.

Vision Statement
Our vision is to ensure all students become resourceful, independent thinkers who set goals, challenge themselves to be problem solvers, and become positive and productive citizens. This is accomplished by a commitment to engaging students through instruction that is researched based, differentiated, and embeds instructional best practices. This commitment will ensure the development of confidence socially and academically, promote risk-taking, encourage initiative, and meet the unique needs of all students.