On this episode of the Sarasota County Schools In Tune Podcast, Dr. Brandon Johnson, Chief of Strategic Innovation, shares an inside look at the Future Focused Strategic Initiative.Learn what families need to know about upcoming K–8 school conversions, a new magnet middle school, partnerships, employee childcare, and how these changeswill shape the future of education in Sarasota County.

·      0:00 Introduction & Episode Overview

·      2:30 Why a Future-Focused Initiative Was Needed

·      5:00 Community Engagement & Planning Process

·      7:30 Benefits of Community Input & Long-TermVision

·      10:00 Career Readiness & Elementary–MiddlePathways

·      12:30 Magnet Middle School & BrooksideConversion

·      15:00 External Partnerships & Innovation(USF, Esports, Industry)

·      17:30 Implementation Timeline & Moving Parts

·      19:30 Final Thoughts & Where to Learn More