Southside Elementary School Sarasota Florida
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We realize that there are times that you have questions or concerns regarding your child and the school. Please use the helpful links to follow the proper protocol "up" the levels of support.

  1. Please note that if you have any concerns with your child's classroom or school environment, please contact your child's teacher first. Teacher e-mail addresses are provided at http://www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/southside/staff.htm or you may call the school at 361-6420 and leave a message.
  2. If you feel your concerns have not been addressed adequately by the classroom teacher, please contact the following staff members in the order as follows: (a) Mrs. Manchester, Guidance Counselor (b) Mrs. Chillemi-Rivera, ESE Liaison (c) Mrs. Marks, Principal. Again, you may e-mail these individuals or contact them at 361-6420.
  3. If you feel that your concerns have still not been addressed, contact District Support Services.
  4. Your next step would be to contact the Superintendent's Cabinet.
  5. Contact the Superintendent.
Contact Information
Principal Mrs. Sharon Marks
Guidance Counselor Mrs. Karan Manchester
Registrar/Attendance Mrs. Michelle Trautman
ESE Records/Receptionist Mrs. Cynthia Sweeney
ESE Liaison Mrs. Stephanie Chillemi-Rivera
Health Room Mrs. Diane McKenna
YMCA Adventure Club Diane Wolfson at 376-4900
Food Service Mrs. Lucy Levins at 361-6439
Safety Patrol Mr. Richard Kreiling
Transportation/Buses 486-2141
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