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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA North Port Chambers 4970 City Hall Blvd., North Port, FL 3:00 P.M.

January 17, 2012 Board Meeting Agenda Item #24 Title AUTHORIZATION TO FILE AMICUS BRIEF Description The amicus brief would support the right of a party to bring a legal claim asserting the State has not complied with the constitutional mandate found in the Florida constitution regarding the funding of schools and support the right of the judiciary to adjudicate such a claim.  The amicus brief would not address the merits of the pending adequacy suit. Recommendation That the School Board authorize counsel to join with the Sarasota Classified/Teachers Association in seeking permission for the School Board to file an amicus curiae brief in the Florida Supreme Court supporting the position of respondents in the case of Haridopolos v. Citizens for Strong Schools, Inc. should the Supreme Court accept jurisdiction of the case. Contact HARDY Financial Impact N/A