Lee County School District, FL

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and administrative items. No substantive policy decisions or contracts are listed for this meeting.

School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop to discuss safety updates, construction change orders, academic highlights, communications, strategic priorities in career tech, and arts/athletics programs. All items are informational or procedural; no formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Safety Update presented by Chief Dave Newlan
• Construction Change Order Report - June 2026 presented by Scott Reichenbacher
• Academics Update: Principal Highlights (Lee-n-Three) presented by Dr. Nathan Shaker
• District Strategic Priorities (Career Tech Opportunities) presented by Ed Mathews
• Fine & Performing Arts, Athletics, & JROTC Update presented by Dr. Jason Thomashefsky

School Board Special Meeting Agenda - [FY 2026-2027 Tentative Budget] 5:05 PM

The Lee County School Board holds a special meeting to review the FY 2026-2027 tentative budget, including millage rates and budget overview presentations. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting focuses on informational items and public hearing notices.

• Presentation: Percent of Increase (Decrease) Over Roll-Back Rate
• Presentation: Proposed Millage
• Presentation: Budget Overview (with attached PDF)
• Presentation: Proposed FY27 Tentative Budget (with attached PDF)
• Public hearing notices for FY27 tentative budget advertisements (3 PDFs attached)

School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM

The Lee County School Board workshop will review a quarterly Safe Schools report, a May 2026 construction change order report, and provide updates on construction projects, RSM budgeting, and food services. A key agenda item is the first reading of four policy revisions (1150, 3120, 3150, 4150). Additional items include a job‑description revision, a procurement process presentation, and public comment procedures.

• Office of Safe Schools Quarterly (Q4) – 5‑minute discussion
• Construction Change Order Report – May 2026 – 5‑minute information
• Policy Review – first reading of revisions 1150, 3120, 3150, 4150 – 30 minutes
• Procurement Process presentation – 30 minutes
• Food & Nutrition Services SY2026 Operational Overview – 30 minutes

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

The School Board will meet to conduct procedural business and recognize a distinguished volunteer. The agenda includes a presentation of the 2025-2026 State Volunteer of the Year award.

• Recognition of Mr. Jimey Moad as the 2025-2026 Adult Volunteer of the Year for service to North Fort Myers High School arts band program

Lee County School Board Leasing Corporation

The Lee County School Board Leasing Corporation will meet to approve the agenda, hear public comment, approve prior meeting minutes, and consider a resolution authorizing the issuance of funds (details truncated in source). The meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of December 1, 2025 meeting minutes (attached PDF)
• Resolution authorizing issuance of ... (item C.2, text cut off in source)
• Public comment rules read into record (policy 0169.1)
• Approval of the agenda as order of business

The Lee County School Board Leasing Corporation approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of Series 2026A Certificates of Participation to refund outstanding Series 2016A bonds, refinancing a portion of Bonita Springs High School costs. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from December 1, 2025. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved December 1, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing Series 2026A refunding Certificates of Participation for Bonita Springs High School (7-0)

School Board Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop meeting to discuss informational items and receive updates. Topics include April 2026 construction change orders, a safety update with the Emergency Operations Center, a capital presentation, a budget overview, proposed new job descriptions, a legislative update, policy revisions on leaves of absence, and a code of ethics review. No formal votes are taken; this is a discussion and information session.

• Construction Change Order Reports for April 2026
• Safety Update with EOC (Emergency Operations Center)
• Capital Presentation
• Budget Overview
• Proposed new job descriptions: Trades Apprentice Trainer and Evaluation Specialist (ESE)

School Board Quasi-Judicial Hearing Agenda - 11:30 AM

This quasi-judicial hearing considered a petition to terminate the employment of Nuria Acuna. The board voted to approve the termination effective June 9, 2026, following a DOAH hearing held on March 9, 2026. The remainder of the agenda consisted of procedural items: call to order, approval of the agenda, and adjournment.

• Approval of termination of Nuria Acuna's employment with the school district, effective June 9, 2026

School Board Meeting Agenda w/Leasing Mtg Agenda 6:00 PM

This meeting is primarily ceremonial, with the board approving the agenda and recognizing student athletes. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled. The board will also hear public comment per policy.

• Recognition of Dunbar High School's Kobe Johnson as 3A state champion in 110m hurdles (13.72 seconds)
• Recognition of Gateway High School's Dylan Gourley as 4A state champion in pole vault (15 feet, 3 inches)
• Recognition of Cody Baguidy as Unified Male Athlete of the Year and Jadah Becker as Unified Female Athlete of the Year

School Board Quasi-Judicial Hearing Agenda 11:30 AM

The Lee County School Board approved the suspension of four employees—Louis Gilliam, Trayvon Clarke, Debra Gibbons, and Melissa Roof—without pay and benefits effective May 12, 2026, pending the outcome of their respective Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) proceedings. The board voted unanimously on each suspension, which carries no fiscal impact to the district.

• Suspension of Louis Gilliam without pay pending DOAH hearing (petition served April 20, 2026)
• Suspension of Trayvon Clarke without pay pending DOAH hearing (petition served April 20, 2026)
• Suspension of Debra Gibbons without pay pending DOAH hearing (petition served April 21, 2026)
• Suspension of Melissa Roof without pay pending DOAH hearing (petition served April 21, 2026)

School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM

The school board workshop includes informational reports on construction projects, a RSM audit, the Safe Start safety initiative, and a comprehensive overhaul of transportation job descriptions. Also on the agenda are academic updates for FY27, an enrollment and capacity update, a Fort Myers Beach Elementary update, and selection of FSBA board directors. A Code of Ethics discussion has been moved to a future meeting.

• Construction Change Order Report for March 2026
• RSM Audit Results presentation and discussion
• Safe Start Initiative safety update
• Adoption of 10 new transportation job descriptions, revision of 16, and sunset of 7
• District Strategic Priorities academic updates for FY27

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

The Lee County School Board will meet to recognize students and teachers for various achievements, including JROTC state champions, wrestling state champions, Odyssey of the Mind winners, mock trial champions, history fair participants, and voter registration challenge winners. The board will also approve the meeting agenda as a procedural matter.

• Recognition of 2026 JROTC Florida State Champion Drill Teams from Mariner High School
• Recognition of 2026 Florida High School Associate State Wrestling Champions Eric Bush and Kael Seneca
• Recognition of Odyssey of the Mind state competition winners from Cape Elementary and North Fort Myers High School
• Recognition of 2026 Lee County Mock Trial Competition champions from Fort Myers High School
• Recognition of 2026 APPLES New Teacher of the Year District Recipient Julia Memoli

The Board approved a contract amendment for Innovation Preparatory Academy of South Fort Myers to transition from a K-8 to a K-12 charter school. Other actions included approving various educational grants, student programs, and personnel funding increases.

• Approved expansion of Innovation Preparatory Academy of South Fort Myers to K-12 (7-0)
• Approved $126,005.67 contract for Summer School Driver Education Program (7-0)
• Approved $221,031.15 VPK Summer Bridge Program Grant application (7-0)
• Approved $40,000 expenditure increase for Barry University dual enrollment (7-0)
• Approved $297,292.00 increase for Early Head Start personnel and fringe benefits (7-0)
• Approved $375,000 annual ESE Support Agreement with Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida (7-0)
• Approved three separate requests for Due Process Hearings at $5,000 each (7-0)
• Appointed William F. Ribble as FSBA Director and Jada Langford Fleming as Alternate Director (7-0)

School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM

This workshop agenda includes discussions and information items. The board will review a first reading of 20 policies covering topics like nondiscrimination, open enrollment, and crowdfunding. Other items include a budget overview, safety update, academic update on summer programs and AI rollout, organizational changes, job descriptions for new positions, and discussion of the employment contract for the school board attorney. The meeting also includes a public comment period.

• First reading of 20 policies, including new Policy 6608 on accountability for fundraiser disbursements
• Budget overview presented by CFO Sarah Cox
• Organizational changes: proposal for new Chief of Schools and Deputy Chief, Communications & Government Relations
• Discussion of employment contract for School Board Attorney Robert Dodig, Esq.
• Academic update on summer programs and AI student rollout

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM*

This meeting is largely ceremonial, with recognitions of scholarship winners and STEM scholars, and procedural items including approval of the agenda and public comment rules. No major policy decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Recognition of four students awarded $8,000 Florida Prepaid Superintendent Scholarships: Kaitlyn Goebel, Jaylynn Lusk, Daniela Olmos, Wren Palmer, Zoelis Vargas
• Recognition of Sunshine State Scholars: Austin Summy, Alexis Davis, Sarah King, and alternate Sara Huda
• Recognition of 71st Annual Florida State Science and Engineering Fair winners: Mason Huffman, Nishini Fernando, Alyssa Liu
• Public comment procedures outlined per School Board Policy 0169.1

The School Board approved several items through a consent agenda, including educational grants and vendor contracts. Decisions included funding for workforce development, head start programs, and marching band uniforms.

• Approved official meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved board member travel to Washington, D.C. (7-0)
• Appointed Vanessa Chaviano and Debbie Jordan to the Florida School Board Association Advocacy Committee (7-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Florida Lions Eye Clinic, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved marching band uniform contract up to $175,000.00 (7-0)
• Approved $254,081.00 Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Program Amendment 1 (7-0)
• Approved $66,198.00 Adult Education and Family Literacy Grant Amendment 4 (7-0)
• Approved $10,725.00 Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Grant Amendment 4 (7-0)

School Board Special Meeting Agenda (Closed Attorney/Client Session) 12:00 PM

The Lee County School Board is meeting in a closed attorney/client session to discuss litigation strategies related to a lawsuit filed by Southwest Charter Foundation. The case is pending in Lee County Circuit Court. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Closed attorney/client session to discuss litigation strategy in Southwest Charter Foundation, Inc. v. School Board of Lee County (Case No. 24-CA-004665)

School Board Special Meeting Agenda 1:00 PM

This is a special meeting of the Lee County School Board. The only action item is approval of the agenda. The remainder of the agenda is dedicated to reviewing public comment procedures under Board Policy 0169.1. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of the agenda as the order of business
• Review of Public Participation Policy 0169.1

School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop to discuss informational and discussion items, including a review of 42 existing policies and a new policy on recording IEP meetings. No votes are taken at workshops; public comment is allowed on agenda items.

• Review of 42 policies including student code of conduct, safety, transportation, and graduation requirements
• First reading of 2026-2027 Code of Conduct for Students and Adult Students
• Construction change order report and bi-monthly construction update
• Safety update on the Opengate system
• Quarterly audit update and ESE clustering plan for FY27

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

The Lee County School Board meeting on March 10, 2026, consists primarily of recognitions and procedural items. The board will recognize the Mariner High School JROTC marksmanship team as Florida state champions and multiple schools for High Reliability Schools certification. No major policy decisions, contracts, or budget items are on the agenda.

• Recognition of Mariner High School JROTC marksmanship team as 2026 Florida State Champions (third title in four years)
• Recognition of 77 Lee County schools for Level 1, 28 for Level 2, and 2 for Level 3 High Reliability Schools certification (Cypress Lake Middle and Hancock Creek Elementary are first in Florida at Level 3)
• Recognition of 18 educators for Level 1, one for Level 2, and one (Christopher Morales) for Level 3 High Reliability Teacher certification
• Recognition of students from Edison Fairs Southwest Florida regional science and inventors fairs, including three Best of Fair winners advancing to state and international competitions

The School Board approved several items via a consent agenda, including teacher training rentals, academic affiliation agreements, and graduation ceremony leases. The board also authorized various expenditures for student services and medical supplies.

• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved official meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Audit Committee appointments effective March 11, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved amended agreement with Pediatric Therapeutic Services/Kelly Services, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved ESE and psychological services agreement with 3Chords Inc. and Therapy Travelers, LLC (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Keiser University Memorandum of Understanding (6-0)
• Approved $76,500 rental agreement with The Westin, Cape Coral, for Summer Summit Teacher Training (6-0)
• Approved $224,972 in Perkins V roll-forward funds (6-0)

School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM

The Lee County School Board workshop will discuss and receive information on 10 items, including a semi-scratch meal update, construction change orders for December 2025, a Fort Myers Beach Elementary School razing assessment and Castaldi recommendation, the 2026-2027 Code of Conduct for Students and Adult Students, fleet management, operations reorganization, new job descriptions, a budget overview for FY26 and FY27, a federal legislative update, and district strategic priorities. One item (policy review) was pulled prior to the meeting. The board also provides an opportunity for public comment on agenda items.

• Fort Myers Beach Elementary School razing assessment presentation and Castaldi recommendation (30-minute discussion)
• 2026-2027 Code of Conduct for Students and Adult Students pre-briefing (15-minute discussion)
• Fleet management discussion covering transportation and safety (30 minutes)
• Operations reorganization proposal (20-minute discussion)
• Budget overview including FY26 third calculation and FY27 FTE projections (30 minutes)

The Lee County School Board held a workshop on February 10, 2026, where members received presentations on food services, construction, and operations. The only substantive action taken was moving the 2026-2027 student and adult student code of conduct policies to a public prebriefing.

• Moved 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct to Public Prebriefing
• Moved 2026-2027 Adult Student Code of Conduct to Public Prebriefing

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

The Lee County School Board will hold a meeting on February 10, 2026, featuring recognitions for the 2026 Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, Assistant Principal of the Year, School-Related Employee of the Year, and regional finalists. The board also will recognize 47 students selected for FMEA All-State music ensembles. Public comment is scheduled. No substantive policy decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Recognition of 2026 Teacher of the Year Laurel Blackburn, Principal of the Year Linda Buckley, and other award winners
• Recognition of 2026 Teacher of the Year regional finalists: Joseph Camputaro, Barbara Scarnato, Bianca McGinley, Nicole Micieli
• Recognition of 47 Lee County students selected for FMEA All-State music ensembles
• Approval of the agenda as order of business (motion carried)
• Public comment period per School Board Policy 0169.1

The Lee County School Board approved the meeting agenda and a series of consent agenda items. Key actions included approving the charter application for The Heights Career Tech Institute, increasing expenditures for the JROTC Ball and IT procurement, and adopting a superintendent scholarship agreement with Florida Prepaid. All motions were carried with unanimous yeas from the seven board members.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved official minutes (motion carried)
• Approved board member travel to FSBA West Central Region Meeting (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of Armor Persons to the Value Adjustment Board (motion carried)
• Approved charter application for The Heights Career Tech Institute (motion carried)
• Approved up to $90,000 expenditure for JROTC Ball at Caloosa Sound Convention Center (motion carried)
• Approved increase of IT procurement budget to $800,000 for custom items (motion carried)
• Approved superintendent scholarship agreement with Florida Prepaid for ten scholarships (motion carried)

School Board Special Meeting Agenda 1:30 PM

The Lee County School Board is holding a special meeting at 1:30 PM on January 23, 2026. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, approval of the agenda, and a reading of the public participation policy. No substantive decisions or discussions on specific district matters are scheduled.

• Approval of the meeting agenda as order of business
• Review of School Board Policy 0169.1 on public participation at board meetings

The Board accepted the resignation of Kathy Dupuy-Bruno as Board Attorney and General Counsel, effective January 23, 2026. Robert Dodig was appointed as Interim Board Attorney and General Counsel. The Board also approved a new legal department structure and directed an internal search for outside counsel.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Accepted Kathy Dupuy-Bruno's resignation (5-2)
• Appointed Robert Dodig as Interim Board Attorney and General Counsel (7-0)
• Authorized Board Chair to negotiate interim contract (7-0)
• Approved legal department structure change (5-2)
• Directed Superintendent to begin internal search for outside counsel (7-0)
• Adopted amended School Board Attorney job description (7-0)
• Maintained current structure until permanent hires are made (7-0)

School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM

The School Board will hold a workshop to discuss district safety updates, construction project reports, and a budget overview. The body will also conduct a first reading of several policy revisions and review instructional materials for ELA adoption.

• Office of Safe Schools (OSS) Quarterly Report
• Construction Change Order Reports for November 2025
• Budget Overview including the Governor's Proposed Budget
• First reading of policy revisions including FMLA Leave and Ban on Texting While Driving
• ELA instructional materials and textbook adoptions

The Lee County School Board held an informational workshop to review quarterly safety reports, construction change orders, budget overviews, and academic priorities. No formal votes or funding approvals were recorded for these items. The board did reach a consensus to advance draft policies from their first reading to a public hearing for further community input. These sessions provide residents with updates on district operations and upcoming policy decisions that affect local schools.

• Advanced policy review from first reading to public hearing/second reading

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM*

The Lee County School Board will convene for a regular meeting that is largely procedural, including approval of the agenda and ceremonial items. The board will recognize four school nurses who earned National Certified School Nurse credentials, the Mariner High School JROTC Raider Team for winning the state championship, and the Fort Myers Green Wave Unified Flag Football team for their state title. Public comment procedures are outlined but no substantive policy decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Recognition of four school nurses (Jennifer Barnes, Melissa Wallace, Misty DeSomma, Yvette Kirgan) for passing the National Certified School Nurse examination.
• Recognition of Mariner High School JROTC Mixed Raider Team for 1st place in Florida State Raider Competition.
• Recognition of Fort Myers Green Wave Unified Flag Football team for winning 2025 FHSAA State Championship.
• Approval of the agenda as the order of business (action item, passed).

The Lee County School Board approved a consent agenda containing multiple agreements, grant amendments, and policy items by unanimous vote. Key decisions include setting school bell times for the 2026–2027 year, renewing a $345,998 contract to reduce student absenteeism, and authorizing a five-year partnership with Lee Health for high school blood drives. The board also approved several grant amendments totaling over $900,000 for computer science training, immigrant youth instruction, and existing federal programs, alongside agreements for Head Start dental services and an aerospace dual-enrollment program through June 2028. One item regarding a YMCA memorandum of understanding was pulled from the consent agenda for further discussion and was not acted upon during this meeting.

• Approved school bell times for 2026–2027 academic year (7–0)
• Renewed EveryDay Labs service agreement for $345,998 to reduce student absenteeism (7–0)
• Authorized five-year MOU with Lee Health for high school blood donation drives (7–0)
• Approved Computer Science certification grant amendment requesting $144,384 (7–0)
• Approved immigrant youth instruction grant amendment requesting $141,712.53 (7–0)
• Approved Stronger Connections grant amendment reallocating $635,545.79 (7–0)
• Authorized up to $25,000 for Head Start preventive dental services via Family Health Centers (7–0)
• Approved Embry-Riddle Gaetz Aerospace Institute partnership for $35,000 plus CAPE funds through June 2028 (7–0)