Lee County School District public meetings in 2020

School Board Briefing Agenda 1:00 PM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

The Lee County School Board will receive informational updates on the district's debt status, investment earnings, student enrollment plan for 2021‑2022, and ongoing capital projects. Additional items include a Head Start eligibility policy briefing and change order memos for October and November. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda is primarily for briefings and public comment procedures.

• Debt Update (10 minutes) – presented by CFO Ami Desamours and Business Services staff
• Investment Earning briefing (15 minutes) – includes quarterly investment report documents
• Capital Project Update (20 minutes) – presented by Director Scott Reichenbacher
• Change Order Memo – October (PDF attached)
• Change Order Memo – November (PDF attached)

The Board received informational updates on debt, TANS, investment earnings, student enrollment, and capital projects. The only substantive action was a general consensus to move Policy 4.35 regarding Head Start eligibility to a public hearing for final action.

• General consensus reached to move Policy 4.35, Head Start Eligibility Recruitment Selection and Enrollment forward to a public hearing

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

The Lee County School Board will vote on consent items including a $140,000 contract for paper for printing services, amendments to the Rapid Credentialing Grant ($44,397.92) and the Perkins V Secondary Grant, and approval of minutes from prior meetings. A memorandum of understanding with Florida Gulf Coast University was pulled prior to the meeting. The agenda also includes procedural items and public comment.

• Approval of $140,000 expenditure for ITB No. B187347DG – Paper for Printing Services, awarded to Mac Papers and School Specialty
• Item pulled prior to meeting: Memorandum of Understanding with Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees
• Approval of Amendment #1 for Rapid Credentialing Grant, requesting $44,397.92 from CARES Act/GEER funds
• Approval of Amendment #1 to FY21 Perkins V Secondary Grant (no dollar amount specified)
• Approval of official minutes from 10 School Board meetings held July–November 2020

The Board approved several procurement contracts for school supplies, bakery products, and trash liners. It also authorized academic partnerships for veterinary training, mental health awareness, and virtual education. All consent items were passed unanimously.

• Approved $140,000 expenditure for printing paper (7-0)
• Approved $280,000 contract for bakery products with Flowers Baking Company of Bradenton, LLC (7-0)
• Approved $450,000 contract for trash can liners with multiple vendors (7-0)
• Approved $200,000 for educational school supplies via OMNIA Partners contract (7-0)
• Approved $175,000 for marching band uniforms via Orange County Public Schools RFP (7-0)
• Approved academic affiliation with Van Roekel & Associates, Inc. for Veterinary Assisting students (7-0)
• Approved mental health training agreement with University of South Florida (7-0)
• Approved virtual education agreements with Brevard and Pasco County school boards (7-0)

School Board Special Meeting Agenda - Employee Matter - 10:00 AM

This special meeting was held to consider the termination of teacher Laura Licata. The board voted 5-2 to approve the final order terminating her employment effective October 20, 2020, based on a recommended order from an administrative law judge.

• Approval of Final Order terminating Laura Licata, a teacher, effective October 20, 2020
• Motion by Chris Patricca, second by Elizabeth Vaughn, carried 5-2 (Yea: Cathleen Morgan, Chris Patricca, Debbie Jordan, Gwynetta Gittens, Elizabeth Vaughn; Nay: Melisa Giovannelli, Mary Fischer)
• Board had previously suspended Licata without pay on April 21, 2020 pending recommended order from DOAH

School Board Workshop Agenda - 11:00 AM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop to discuss resolutions. The session includes a 60-minute resolution discussion led by the Director of Continuous Improvement. No formal decisions are expected; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.

• Resolution discussion (60 minutes) with attached historical data PDF

The School Board held a workshop to discuss resolutions and acknowledgments. A general consensus was reached on all items presented by the Director of Continuous Improvement.

• Reached general consensus on all resolutions and acknowledgments

School Board Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

The School Board will review the December 8, 2020 regular agenda and discuss updates regarding the EnVision 2030 objective to increase academic achievement. The discussion includes presentations from various directors of continuous improvement and teaching and learning.

• Review of the December 8, 2020 Regular Agenda
• EnVision 2030 Update: Increase Academic Achievement

The Board held a workshop to receive a detailed update on the EnVision 2030 Strategic Plan regarding academic achievement. Members reached a general consensus to combine the Pledge of Allegiance with the Moment of Silence and to use an Invocation instead of a Moment of Silence at action meetings.

• Reached consensus that the member leading the Pledge of Allegiance will also lead the Moment of Silence
• Reached consensus to have an Invocation at action meetings instead of a Moment of Silence

School Board Meeting (Board Organization) 6:00 PM **Masks are required in the District Office**

The Lee County School Board holds its annual organization meeting, including election of a chairman and vice chairman. The board will also consider adopting the 2021 Legislative Platform and approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Lee Health to provide free COVID-19 rapid testing for students and staff.

• Election of Debbie Jordan as Board Chairman and Betsy Vaughn as Vice Chairman for one-year terms.
• Approval of the 2021 regular School Board meeting calendar (January–December 2021).
• Adoption of the 2021 Legislative Platform for The School District of Lee County.
• Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Lee Health for COVID-19 rapid testing at no cost to the District, using CARES Act funds.

The School Board organized its leadership for the coming year and approved the 2021 meeting calendar. The board also passed several consent items, including a COVID-19 testing agreement with Lee Health and various educational grants.

• Elected Debbie Jordan as Board Chairman (4-3)
• Elected Betsy Vaughn as Board Vice Chairman (4-3)
• Approved 2021 Regular School Board Meeting calendar (7-0)
• Approved 2021 Legislative Platform (7-0)
• Approved MOU with Lee Health for no-cost COVID-19 Rapid testing (7-0)
• Approved $46,869.17 ESSER Fund amendment for Charter Schools (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 EET Grant application (7-0)
• Approved $347,280.64 agreement with Lee Health for Athletic Trainers (7-0)

School Board Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop to discuss COVID-19 testing procedures, an English Language Learner showcase at Dunbar High School, review of the upcoming regular meeting agenda, and board protocols. No votes will be taken as this is a workshop session.

• Discussion of COVID-19 testing process for students and staff (45 minutes)
• Dunbar High School ELL showcase and action plan presentation (45 minutes)
• Agenda review of the November 16 regular school board meeting (60 minutes)
• Review and discussion of board protocols and resolutions (60 minutes)

The board reached a consensus to proceed with the COVID testing process. Members also agreed that information requested for agenda items should be provided at least 24 hours before action meetings. The Dunbar High School ELL Action Plan 20-21 was presented.

• Consensus reached to proceed with COVID testing process
• Consensus reached to provide requested agenda item information at least 24 hours before action meetings

Board Pre-Organization Workshop Agenda 10:00 AM **Masks are required in the District office.**

This is a pre-organization workshop, not a decision-making meeting. The board will review protocols, criteria for recognitions, and board member priorities. They will also discuss the 2021 meeting calendar and the board chair/vice chair positions. No votes or binding actions are scheduled.

• Review of Board Protocol Manual (revised 11.4.20)
• Discussion of criteria for recognitions, resolutions, and invocations
• Board member priorities discussion
• Proposed meeting calendar for Jan–Dec 2021
• Discussion of board chair and vice chair positions

The Board conducted a workshop to review protocols, recognition criteria, and member priorities. No substantive votes or formal decisions were recorded in the minutes.

School Board Special Meeting Agenda (Closed Attorney/Client Session) 2:15 PM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

The School Board will hold a closed attorney/client session to discuss settlement negotiations and strategy related to litigation expenditures in the lawsuit of Laurie Alice Giordano vs. The School Board of Lee County, Florida, involving the death of Zachary Tyler Martin-Polsenberg. The meeting will begin and end with open portions for procedural actions.

• Closed session to discuss settlement in Giordano vs. School Board lawsuit over student's death
• Lawsuit also names James Delgado and Lee County EMS as defendants
• Session includes board members, superintendent, and attorneys Kathy Dupuy-Bruno and Richard Akin
• Masks required in District Office

CANCELED - School Board Special Meeting Agenda (Closed Attorney/Client Session) 1:00 PM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

This special meeting was canceled. The agenda was for a closed attorney/client session to discuss settlement negotiations and strategy related to litigation expenditures in the lawsuit Jenna Bonanno-Oguneye vs. The School Board of Lee County, Florida. No decisions or public discussion occurred.

• Closed session planned to discuss settlement strategy in Bonanno-Oguneye litigation
• Meeting canceled; no action taken

School Board Briefing Agenda 1:00 PM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

The Lee County School Board is holding a briefing to discuss first-quarter reports from six advisory committees, a draft District Educational Facilities Plan for fiscal years 2021 through 2040, career academies and advisory boards, and a presentation on the FLDOE African-American History Taskforce's exemplary status. An item on potential property sales was pulled prior to the meeting.

• Quarterly reports from Construction, CSI, Curriculum, District Advisory, Equity & Diversity, and Finance advisory committees
• Draft District Educational Facilities Plan for fiscal years 2021-2040
• Career Academies/Advisory Boards discussion
• FLDOE African-American History Taskforce presentation on exemplary status
• Potential property sales item pulled prior to meeting

The Board received first quarter updates from several School Board Advisory Committees. Presenters provided information regarding the District Educational Facilities Plan, Career Academies/Advisory Boards, and the FLDOE African-American History Taskforce. No formal votes were recorded.

• Reached general consensus to move forward with the Exemplary School

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

The Lee County School Board voted on a consent agenda that included a $800,000 piggyback contract with Amazon Services, LLC for online marketplace purchases, and a $192,562 agreement with SalusCare for expedited mental health referrals. The board also approved meeting minutes and a clinical affiliation agreement with Collins Vision for optometric students.

• Approval of $800,000 piggyback contract with Amazon Services, LLC for online marketplace purchases
• Approval of $192,562 agreement with SalusCare for expedited mental health referrals related to safety concerns
• Approval of official minutes from September 2020 board meetings
• Approval of academic affiliation agreement with Collins Vision for Optometric Assisting students (no cost)

The School Board approved several consent items, including a large IT services renewal and a mental health referral agreement with SalusCare. The board also authorized multiple final payments for school facility repairs and an Amazon services contract. All listed action items were carried by a 6-0 vote.

• Renewed ITN No. N177281RC for computer hardware, software and services at estimated $23,380,000.00 (6-0)
• Approved mental health referral agreement with SalusCare, Inc. not to exceed $192,562.00 (6-0)
• Approved Amazon Services, LLC contract for online marketplace at estimated $800,000.00 (6-0)
• Approved academic affiliation agreement with Collins Vision at no cost to District (6-0)
• Approved final payment of $64,850 to Ward & Waters, Inc for Alva School cabinetry (6-0)
• Approved final payment of $64,596.40 to Ward & Waters, Inc for Ft Myers Middle School cabinetry (6-0)
• Approved final payments to Graybar Electric Company, Inc for switchgear projects at Varsity Lakes Middle, Colonial Elementary, and James Stephens Academy (6-0)
• Approved final payment of $58,600.80 to Gatewood Glass for Lehigh Senior High window replacement (6-0)

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

The Lee County School Board approved consent items including a $282,518 Computer Science K-12 Grant, appointments to advisory committees, and a service agreement with Speech Rehab Services. The board also approved meeting minutes from prior sessions and an academic affiliation agreement with Doctors Eyecare Centers for optometric assisting clinical placements. Public comment was allowed per established rules.

• Approval of $282,518 Computer Science K-12 Grant with no direct district cost
• Appointments to Construction Advisory Committee (Dana Hume) and Curriculum Advisory Committee (Milagros Sowers)
• Service agreement with Speech Rehab Services for speech and occupational therapy (no new funding)
• Academic affiliation agreement with Doctors Eyecare Centers for optometric assisting clinical placements
• Approval of minutes from ten prior board meetings (June–August 2020)

The Board approved several high-value contracts for general contractor services and fuel. It also authorized multiple educational grants and a service agreement for speech and occupational therapy.

• Approved $10M expenditure for General Contractor Services ($200k-$2M range) (7-0)
• Approved $3M expenditure for General Contractor Services (less than $200k range) (7-0)
• Approved $7.8M estimated expenditure for gas and diesel fuel via Palmdale Oil Company, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $380,000 expenditure for recapped tires from PRIDE Enterprises (7-0)
• Approved $317,371.77 Title I Part A grant and $282,518 Computer Science K-12 grant (7-0)
• Approved $73,265.45 CARES ACT GEER Summer Recovery Program amendment (7-0)
• Approved general personnel recommendations (4-3)
• Approved service agreement with Speech Rehab Services, LLC (7-0)

CANCELED - School Board Special Meeting Agenda - Petition for Termination 11:00 AM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

This was a canceled special school board meeting scheduled to consider terminating teacher Laura Licata. The item was pulled prior to the meeting, and the meeting itself was canceled. No decisions were made.

• Approval of Final Order terminating Laura Licata (pulled prior to meeting, meeting canceled)

School Board Briefing Agenda 1:00 PM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

The Lee County School Board holds a briefing to receive informational updates on capital projects, a change order memo, the elementary proximity plan for student boundaries, and the long-term EnVision 2030 strategic plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are presented for discussion only.

• Capital Project Update (20-minute presentation)
• Change Order Memo for September 2020
• Proximity Plan Update for elementary school boundaries (30 minutes)
• EnVision 2030 strategic plan update (120-minute presentation)

The Board held a briefing session to receive information on capital projects, change orders, and the Proximity Plan. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

School Board Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

The school board holds a workshop to discuss the orientation process for new board members, evaluate meeting times, and establish a process for selecting resolutions, recognitions, and invocations. They will also review the agenda for the upcoming regular meeting on October 20.

• Orientation process for new board members (35-minute discussion)
• Discussion of meeting times (15 minutes)
• Process for selection of resolutions, recognitions, and invocations (60 minutes)
• Review of October 20 regular meeting agenda (60 minutes)

The Board established new steps for orienting new members, including adding the Board Internal Audit to the process. The Board deferred discussion on meeting time changes until November.

• Reached consensus to add Board Internal Audit to the new member orientation
• Reached consensus that new members will meet with the Superintendent and Board Attorney to review the first meeting agenda
• Decided to postpone discussion on meeting time changes until the November ReOrg workshop

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

The Lee County School Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes the 2019-20 District Annual Educational Equity Report, appointments to five advisory committees, and proclamations for National Hispanic Heritage Month and National Bullying Prevention Month. One proclamation was pulled before the meeting. The agenda also includes procedural items and public comment.

• Approval of the 2019-20 District Annual Educational Equity Report with no fiscal impact
• Appointments to the Construction, Continuous Systemic Improvement, Curriculum, Equity & Diversity, and Finance Advisory Committees
• Resolution proclaiming September 15–October 15, 2020 as National Hispanic Heritage Month
• Resolution proclaiming October 2020 as National Bullying Prevention Month
• A resolution for National Italian-American Heritage Month was pulled prior to the meeting

The Board approved several consent items including significant expenditures for IT services and classroom furniture. It also authorized agreements for mental health services and childcare scholarships. Several heritage month proclamations were approved, while others were pulled prior to the meeting.

• Increased expenditure for computer hardware, software and services by $18,496,000.00
• Approved $1,950,000.00 for classroom, office and specialty furniture
• Approved $430,000.00 estimated expenditure for park and playground equipment
• Approved agreement with SalusCare for Community Family Response Teams ($1M over two years)
• Approved $659,617.55 ESSER grant amendment for program costs
• Approved MOU with United Way for CARES Childcare Scholarship Program
• Approved appointments to five Board Advisory Committees
• Approved proclamations for National Hispanic Heritage Month and National Bullying Prevention Month

School Board Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop to discuss and receive information on legislative priorities for 2021. Presenters from Capitol Strategies and district administrators will lead the 120-minute discussion. A draft document of the priorities is attached. Masks are required in the district office.

• Discussion of 2021 legislative priorities (120 minutes)
• Presentation by Capitol Strategies (Carole Green, Ashley Stacell)
• Review of draft 2021 legislative priorities PDF
• Participation by Chief Information Officer, CFO, CHRO, COO, Chief Academic Officer, Chief Legal Counsel

The School Board held a workshop to receive information and discuss legislative priorities. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

School Board Special Meeting Agenda (Closed Attorney/Client Session) 11:00 AM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

The Lee County School Board is holding a special meeting that will immediately recess into a closed attorney/client session to discuss settlement negotiations and strategy related to the Gloria Duran v. Lee County School District lawsuit. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the open portion is limited to convening and adjourning. Masks are required in the district office.

• Closed attorney/client session to discuss litigation expenditures and settlement strategy in Gloria Duran vs. Lee County School District
• No public action items on the agenda
• Masks required in the district office (COVID-19 protocol)

The School Board conducted a closed attorney/client session to discuss settlement negotiations and strategy for litigation expenditures in the case of Gloria Duran vs. The Lee County School District. No public decisions or votes were recorded in the provided minutes.

School Board Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

This is a school board workshop to discuss two items: the RSM Statement of Work and internal audit investigation process, and a review of the agenda for the October 6 regular board meeting. Masks are required in the district office. No decisions are expected as this is a workshop.

• Discussion of RSM Statement of Work for internal audit FY21 (attachment available)
• Agenda review for October 6, 2020 regular school board meeting

The Board reached a general consensus to update the RSM Statement of Work billing references and internal auditor review process. Members also reviewed the October 6, 2020, Regular Agenda, deciding to keep resolutions for Anti-Bullying and Hispanic Heritage month while temporarily withdrawing others.

• Reached general consensus to update RSM Statement of Work (SOW) billing reference corrections
• Reached general consensus to change line 28 of SOW from Legal Services to Board Attorney
• Reached general consensus to update paragraph 2 regarding Board Internal Auditor review of complaints
• Reached general consensus to keep Anti-Bullying and Hispanic Heritage month resolutions for Oct 6 agenda
• Reached general consensus to temporarily withdraw all other resolutions from Oct 6 agenda

School Board Workshop Agenda - 9:00 AM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop to discuss three items: a construction audit, a dashboard review, and an audit committee presentation. All are for discussion and information only, with no decisions expected.

• Construction audit presented by RSM (90-minute discussion)
• Dashboard review sample presented by RSM (45-minute discussion)
• Audit committee presentation by RSM (45-minute discussion)

The School Board held a workshop to receive information and updates. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Received Construction Audit update
• Received Dashboard Review update
• Received presentation summary on forming an Audit Committee

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

The Lee County School Board is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes approval of the Uniform Statewide Assessment Calendar and District Required Progress Monitoring Schedule for 2020-2021, with a fiscal impact of $2,018,969.02 for assessment systems. Also up for approval are affiliation agreements with Tyson Eye, Snead Eye Group, and Medi-Weightloss of Cape Coral for student clinical placements, at no cost to the district. The agenda also includes procedural items such as call to order, approval of the agenda, invocation, pledge, and public comment guidelines.

• Approval of Uniform Statewide Assessment Calendar and District Required Progress Monitoring Schedule 2020-2021, costing $2,018,969.02 for STAR 360, Unify, USA TestPrep, and iReady systems
• Approval of Academic Affiliation Agreement with Tyson Eye for Optometric Assisting clinical placements at Cape Coral Technical College
• Approval of Academic Affiliation Agreement with Snead Eye Group for Optometric Assisting clinical placements
• Approval of Academic Affiliation Agreement with Medi-Weightloss of Cape Coral for Medical Assisting clinical placements at Cape Coral and Fort Myers Technical Colleges
• Public comment rules outlined, with speakers required to wear masks and limited to 1-3 minutes depending on number of speakers

School Board Briefing Agenda - 1:00 PM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

This is a School Board Briefing, not a voting meeting. The board will receive first readings of several new policies: an emergency requirement for protective gear (masks), bullying and harassment, ethics, waste/fraud/abuse, employee discipline and investigation, and whistleblower protection. They will also review a capital project update and change orders for August.

• First reading of Policy 4.14 on bullying and harassment
• First reading of Policy 1.181 on emergency requirement for protective gear (masks)
• First reading of Policy 1.28 on ethics in education
• First reading of Policy 5.311 on employee investigation and discipline
• Capital project update and August change order report

School Board Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop to review the regular meeting agenda for September 22, 2020, and to discuss board protocols and the onboarding process for new members. No decisions are being made at this workshop; it is for discussion and information only.

• Agenda review of the September 22, 2020 Regular Agenda (60 minutes)
• Protocol & Process Review including On Boarding Process (120 minutes)

CANCELED - School Board Special Meeting Agenda (Closed Attorney/Client Session) 11:00 AM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

This special meeting of the Lee County School Board was canceled. The agenda had included a closed attorney/client session to discuss settlement negotiations and strategy in the lawsuit Gloria Duran vs. the Lee County School District.

• Canceled closed attorney/client session on settlement and litigation strategy for Gloria Duran vs. Lee County School District

School Board Special Meeting Agenda - 11:00 AM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

The Lee County School Board held a special meeting and approved two significant actions. They authorized a $75,000 service agreement with South Gulf Football Officials Association for high school football officiating through July 2021. They also approved issuing a notice of proposed action to immediately terminate the charter of The Collegiate School of Fort Myers, a K-8 school that opened with fewer than 30 students and failed to meet health, safety, and instructional requirements.

• Approved $75,000 contract with South Gulf Football Officials Association for officiating at high school football games.
• Approved notice to terminate charter of The Collegiate School of Fort Myers due to low enrollment and compliance failures.
• Board adopted public comment rules requiring speakers to wear masks and follow social distancing.
• Next regular board meeting scheduled for September 21, 2020.

School Board Briefing Agenda 1:00 PM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

The Lee County School Board held a briefing covering several updates. Topics included a pre‑briefing on Policy 4.14 bullying and harassment, a community‑engagement presentation, the 2020‑21 uniform assessment calendar, an emergency protective‑gear policy (Policy 1.181), and a draft RSM Statement of Work. The meeting also provided public‑comment procedures. No formal decisions were taken.

• Policy 4.14 Bullying and Harassment (Pre‑Briefing)
• Community Engagement presentation
• 2020‑21 Lee K‑12 Uniform Assessment Calendar
• Policy 1.181 Emergency Requirement for Protective Gear
• Draft RSM Statement of Work

The meeting consisted of informational briefings and discussions. No substantive votes or final decisions were recorded in the minutes.

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

This Lee County School Board meeting on September 8, 2020, is largely procedural, consisting of consent agenda items. The board approved official minutes from prior meetings, appointments to several advisory committees, an academic affiliation agreement with St. Mark's Surgical Center, the 2020-2022 School Health Service Plan, and a $13,000 renewal of the Fieldr SaaS internship application. The meeting also includes public comment procedures.

• Approval of appointments to Construction, Continuous Systemic Improvement, Curriculum, Equity and Diversity, and Finance Advisory Committees
• Approval of academic affiliation agreement with St. Mark's Surgical Center for Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology students
• Approval of the 2020-2022 School Health Service Plan
• Approval of $13,000 Fieldr SaaS renewal for high school internship application
• Approval of official minutes from June and August 2020 meetings

The School Board of Lee County approved a series of consent items including medical plan administration, personnel recommendations, and facility maintenance. The board also authorized several budget amendments and a school health service plan.

• Approved $5.4M medical plan administration with Aetna Life Insurance Company (7-0)
• Approved $1.8M from Health Care Fund for FY21 wellness incentives (7-0)
• Approved $450,000 gate and fencing renewal with Smith Fence Company (7-0)
• Approved $690,000 group term life and AD&D insurance with Minnesota Life Insurance Company (7-0)
• Approved $125,000 for Flexible Spending/HSA administration with ConnectYourCare, LLC (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 for marker and tack boards from Florida Chalkboard Company, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $13,000 Fieldr SaaS renewal for high school internship applications (7-0)
• Approved 2020-2022 School Health Service Plan (7-0)

School Board Special Meeting Agenda - FY 2020-2021 Final Budget 5:05 PM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

The Lee County School Board held a special meeting to adopt the final FY2020-2021 budget totaling $1,915,025,846. The board approved millage rates totaling 6.058 mills, a 2.39% increase over the roll-back rate. The budget includes General Operating, Special Revenue, Debt Service, Capital Outlay, and Internal Service budgets. A public hearing was held before adoption.

• Adopted final FY2020-2021 budget of $1,915,025,846
• Set total millage rate at 6.058 mills, a 2.39% increase over roll-back
• Required Local Effort millage of 3.810 mills raising $353,276,990
• Basic Discretionary millage of 0.748 mills raising $69,357,268
• Capital Outlay millage of 1.500 mills raising $139,085,429

School Board Workshop Agenda - 9:00 AM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

The Lee County School Board will hold a workshop to discuss several proposed policies, including employee discipline and investigation procedures (Policy 5.311), whistleblower protection (Policy 5.331), ethics in education (Policy 1.28), and waste, fraud, and abuse (Policy 1.30). The board will also discuss a statement of work from RSM. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of Policy 5.311, Discipline and Investigation (1 hour 15 min)
• Discussion of Policy 5.331, Whistleblower Protection Policy draft
• Discussion of Policy 1.28, Ethics and Education
• Discussion of Policy 1.30, Waste, Fraud and Abuse
• Discussion of RSM Statement of Work Part 1

The board conducted a workshop to discuss several policies and a statement of work. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in the provided document.

School Board Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

The Lee County School Board will discuss the RSM Statement of Work Part 2, a consulting or financial item, and review the agenda for the September 8, 2020 regular meeting. Both are discussion items only; no votes are scheduled. This is a workshop session.

• Discussion of RSM Statement of Work Part 2 (60 minutes)
• Review of the September 8, 2020 Regular Agenda (60 minutes)
• Workshop only; no formal votes or public hearings

The board conducted a workshop focused on the RSM Statement of Work Part 2 and a review of the September 8, 2020 Regular Agenda. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the provided document.

School Board Special Meeting Agenda (Closed Attorney/Client Session) - 11:00 AM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

The School Board of Lee County will hold a closed attorney/client session regarding a lawsuit. The discussion involves settlement negotiations and strategy related to litigation expenditures for the case of Oakes Farms Food & Distribution Services, LLC and Francis A. ("Alfie") Oakes, III vs. The School District of Lee County, FL, et al.

• Settlement negotiations and strategy regarding Oakes Farms Food & Distribution Services, LLC and Francis A. ("Alfie") Oakes, III vs. The School District of Lee County, FL, et al.

The School Board conducted a closed attorney/client session to discuss settlement negotiations and strategy for litigation expenditures. The session concerned the lawsuit of Oakes Farms Food & Distribution Services, LLC and Francis A. Oakes, III vs. The School District of Lee County, FL, et al.

School Board Special Meeting Agenda - 1:00 PM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

The Lee County School Board voted 6-1 to adopt Policy 1.181, an emergency requirement for protective gear on district property during health emergencies. The policy takes effect September 2, 2020, and requires all individuals to follow CDC, Department of Health, and local health guidelines. The board also heard presentations on the policy and student face coverings. Public comment was permitted under specific rules.

• Adoption of Policy 1.181, Emergency Requirement for Protective Gear, effective Sept. 2, 2020 (approved 6-1, one nay)
• Presentation on Policy 1.181 by School Board Attorney Kathy Dupuy-Bruno (75 minutes)
• Presentation on Student Face Covering by legal counsel Brian Williams, Kristine Shrode, and James Holloway (30 minutes)
• Public comment period with rules allowing up to 3 minutes per speaker, with time adjustments based on number of speakers
• Board approved the agenda as order of business unanimously

School Board Briefing Agenda 1:00 PM **Masks are REQUIRED in the District Office.**

The Lee County School Board will hold a briefing to discuss several information items, including a 60-minute presentation on the 2020-2025 Capital Improvements Plan and a 20-minute update on COVID-19 notification and communication procedures. Two policy items on student and staff dress codes were pulled before the meeting for revisions. Other topics include a capital project update, a change order report for July, and a discussion on Fort Myers Beach Elementary's partnership with Bay Oaks.

• COVID-19 Notification and Communication Procedures (20-minute presentation)
• Fort Myers Beach Elementary – Bay Oaks partnership discussion (15 minutes)
• Capital Project Update (20-minute presentation)
• Change Order Report for July 2020
• 2020-2025 Capital Improvements Plan (60-minute draft presentation)

The meeting consisted of informational briefings and discussions. No substantive decisions were made, and two items regarding dress and grooming policies were pulled prior to the meeting.

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

The Lee County School Board will approve the meeting agenda, the minutes from the August 11 meeting, and several academic consent items. These include an affiliation agreement with Southwest Florida Oral and Facial Surgery (no cost to the district), a $54,613.84 contract for a Saturday School Driver Education Program funded by the Dori Slosberg Driver Safety Education Act, and approvals of workforce tuition fees and a 2020‑21 Career Dual Enrollment articulation agreement.

• Approval of the agenda and its adoption as the order of business
• Approval of the August 11, 2020 School Board meeting minutes
• Approval of the Academic Affiliation Agreement with Southwest Florida Oral and Facial Surgery (no district cost)
• Approval of contract with Lee County Commissioners for a Saturday School Driver Education Program – $54,613.84
• Approval of the 2020‑21 Career Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement with Lee Technical Colleges

The School Board approved several consent items, including federal CARES HEERF grants for technical colleges and a driver education contract. The board also approved charter school contract amendments and workforce education tuition rates for 2020-21.

• Approved contract with Board of County Commissioners for Saturday School Driver Education Program not to exceed $54,613.84 (7-0)
• Approved 20-21 Workforce Education Tuition and Fees (7-0)
• Approved renaming Cape Coral Charter School to Cape Global Academy (7-0)
• Approved enrollment increase from 60 to 70 students for The Island School (7-0)
• Approved $253,787.00 CARES HEERF allocation for Ft. Myers Technical College (7-0)
• Approved $179,092.00 CARES HEERF allocation for Cape Coral Technical College (7-0)
• Approved $141,817.00 HEERF-FIPSE allocation for Cape Coral Technical College (7-0)
• Approved Academic Affiliation Agreement with Southwest Florida Oral and Facial Surgery (7-0)

School Board Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM **Masks are Required in the District Office**

This workshop session is for the Lee County School Board to review the August 25 regular agenda and discuss board protocols, including the onboarding process and a stakeholder communication plan. No votes or decisions will be taken; it is a discussion and information session.

• Agenda review for the August 25 regular meeting (60-minute discussion)
• Protocol and process review, including school board responsibilities, code of ethics, and superintendent evaluation
• Development of a board/stakeholder communication plan (50-minute discussion)

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM *Masks are Required.

The School Board is deciding on two federal grants: a $27,856,201 Title I grant for disadvantaged student achievement and a $554,161 ESEA Title I Part C grant for migrant children. The board will also approve 22 sets of minutes from previous meetings and adopt the meeting agenda.

• Approval of Title I Part A grant for $27,856,201 to support disadvantaged student achievement in FY2020-2021
• Approval of ESEA Title I Part C Continuation Grant for $554,161 for education of migratory children
• Approval of official minutes from 22 School Board workshops and meetings held from August 2019 to June 2020

School Board Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM - Virtual

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop to discuss four informational items: a proximity plan update regarding school attendance boundaries, a review of the upcoming regular meeting agenda, a whistleblower vendor update, and master board training. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Proximity Plan Update (30-minute discussion with demographics consultant)
• Agenda Review for August 11, 2020 Regular Meeting (60 minutes)
• Whistleblower Vendor Update (30 minutes, presented by Procurement Services and CFO)
• Master Board Training Update (30 minutes, including 'Ideal Board Characteristics' attachment)

School Board Special Meeting Agenda (Closed Attorney/Client Session) - 11:00 AM - Virtual

This is a procedural special meeting where the board will recess into a closed attorney/client session to discuss settlement negotiations and strategy related to the lawsuit Laurie Alice Giordano v. The School Board of Lee County. The meeting is otherwise limited to call to order, recess, reconvene, and adjournment.

• Board will hold closed attorney/client session to discuss settlement negotiations in the Giordano lawsuit
• Lawsuit: Laurie Alice Giordano vs. The School Board of Lee County et al.

School Board Special Meeting Agenda - FY 2020-2021 Tentative Budget 5:05 PM - Virtual

The board held a special meeting to adopt the tentative FY2020-2021 budget and set millage rates. They approved a total tentative budget of $1,850,758,936 and a combined millage rate of 6.058 mills, which is a 2.39% increase over the roll-back rate. A public hearing on the final budget is scheduled for September 8, 2020.

• Adopted required local effort millage of 3.810 mills raising $353,276,990
• Adopted basic discretionary millage of .748 mills raising $69,357,268
• Adopted capital outlay millage of 1.500 mills raising $139,085,429
• Total tentative budget $1,850,758,936 across five categories
• Scheduled final budget public hearing for September 8, 2020

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM - Virtual

The Lee County School Board meets virtually to consider consent items including contracts for school nurses, library materials, and an affiliation with the University of Central Florida. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and hear public comments submitted before the meeting.

• Approval of contract with Florida Department of Health for $270,000 in state funding plus $168,480 from district Medicaid to fund six full-time school nurses for 2020-21
• Approval to piggyback New York Office of General Services Contract No. 22868 for library materials at $425,000 through July 2021
• Approval of affiliation agreement with University of Central Florida for school psychology graduate student internships and practicums
• Approval of minutes from January 27, 2020 special board meeting and July 15, 2020 workshop

The School Board approved several grant applications, including a $23.9M IDEA Part B grant. The board also authorized contracts for school nurses, library materials, and college acceleration plans for high school students.

• Approved 2020-2021 IDEA Part B & Part B Continuation Grant for $23,898,466.10
• Approved $1.4M college instruction acceleration plan with Florida SouthWestern State College (2020-2022)
• Approved $425,000 contract for library materials via New York State OGS Contract No. 22868
• Approved $270,000 contract with Florida Department of Health to fund six full-time nurses
• Approved FY21 Adult Education and Family Literacy Adult General Education Grant for $991,174.00
• Approved FY21 Perkins V Secondary Grant for $934,339.00
• Approved affiliation agreements for school psychology internships with UCF, Fordham University, and University of Massachusetts at Amherst
• Approved agreement with The Center for Progress and Excellence, Inc. for Circuit 20 Mobile Crisis Response Team

School Board Workshop Agenda - 9:30 AM - Virtual

The Lee County School Board will hold a virtual workshop to discuss safety, security and hurricane preparedness. Presenters include the district's Director of Safety & Security and several Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Cape Coral Police officials. The session is informational only and does not include public comment.

• Discussion on safety, security, and hurricane preparedness
• Presentations by district safety director and law‑enforcement officials

School Board Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM - Virtual

This is a virtual workshop to discuss health and safety guidelines for schools, including a presentation on contact tracing by the Florida Department of Health. The board will also review the next day's regular agenda, receive updates on capital projects and change orders, and consider a cooperative agreement letter.

• Health and safety guidelines discussion with contact tracing presentation from Florida Department of Health in Lee County
• Agenda review for July 28 regular meeting
• Capital project update presented by Senior Program Manager Scott Reichenbacher
• Change order memo for June 2020 (financial impact not specified)
• Discussion of East Lee County Education Cooperative (ELCEC) letter

Special School Board Meeting Agenda 2:00 PM - Virtual

The Lee County School Board will consider approval of a revised 2020-2021 instructional calendar, as recommended by the superintendent due to the COVID-19 pandemic and high infection rates. The board will also vote to authorize the superintendent to amend the calendar as needed for health and safety during the state emergency. The meeting is held virtually per the governor's recommendation.

• Approval of revised 2020-2021 instructional calendar
• Authorization for superintendent to amend calendar due to COVID-19 emergency
• Virtual meeting format per governor and Florida Department of Education guidance
• Public comment via email or in-person with social distancing protocols

School Board Workshop Agenda - 9:00 AM - Virtual

The Lee County School Board holds a virtual workshop to discuss the preliminary FY21 budget and a refresh of the Request for Qualifications for procurement. No decisions are made; the session is for discussion and information only.

• Budget Update: 90-minute discussion of FY21 Preliminary Budget
• Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Refresh: 30-minute discussion
• Meeting held virtually per Governor DeSantis and FLDOE recommendation
• No public comment for workshops

Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM - Virtual

The Lee County School Board holds a virtual workshop to discuss the plan for reopening schools, with a 3-hour presentation and discussion. A budget update item was pulled from the agenda prior to the meeting. No public comment is taken at workshops.

• Plan for Reopening Schools – 3-hour discussion with Chiefs Team presentation
• Budget Update – item pulled prior to meeting, not discussed

The Board agreed on the plan for reopening schools for the 2020-2021 term. Members also agreed to continue discussions regarding the Diversity and Inclusion Community Forum.

• Agreed on 2020-2021 Reopening Plan
• Agreed to continue conversation on Diversity and Inclusion Community Forum

Briefing Agenda 1:00 PM - Virtual

The Lee County School Board holds a virtual briefing to discuss operational items including a proximity plan update, affordable housing, capital projects, and a change order memo. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and information only.

• Proximity Plan Update – 30-minute presentation and discussion
• Affordable Housing presentation and discussion
• Capital Project Update for June 2020
• Change Order Memo for May 2020

Student Hearing - 11:00 AM

The Lee County School Board held a student hearing and voted to expel student 19-20-0220 for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year and all of 2020-2021. The motion passed 6-1, with Melisa Giovannelli voting nay. Due to confidentiality laws, detailed materials are not available to the public.

• Expulsion of student 19-20-0220 for remainder of 2019-2020 and all of 2020-2021 school years
• Motion carried 6-1, with one nay vote
• Adoption of agenda and call to order prior to expulsion vote

Regular School Board Meeting 3:00 PM - Virtual

The Lee County School Board will consider consent agenda items including approval of prior meeting minutes, an advisory committee appointment, and two good-cause agreements: a YMCA summer camp at Cypress Lake Middle School and a Sheriff's Office program distributing COVID-19 educational materials. The meeting is held virtually due to the pandemic.

• Approval of minutes from nine prior board meetings
• Appointment of Holly Marth to the Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee
• Agreement with Sky Family YMCA to run a summer camp at Cypress Lake Middle School (July 6–31, 2020, at no cost to the district)
• Agreement with Lee County Sheriff's Office to provide Deputy Dogs coloring books for COVID-19 education
• Public comment procedures for the virtual meeting

Workshop Agenda - 9:00 AM - Virtual

The Lee County School District Board will hold a virtual workshop to discuss three items: an Ethics in Education Policy, an evaluation of the RSM program, and the RSM contract. No public comment is allowed, and the meeting is for information and discussion only.

• Ethics in Education Policy – 40‑minute discussion
• RSM Evaluation – 40‑minute discussion
• RSM Contract – 40‑minute discussion

Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM - Virtual

The Lee County School Board will hold a virtual workshop to review the agenda for the June 23 regular meeting and discuss a proposed retainer agreement with the law firm Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman. No public comment is scheduled for this workshop.

• Review of June 23 regular meeting agenda
• Discussion of updated retainer agreement with Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman (May 20, 2020)
• Virtual meeting with no public comment

Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM - Virtual

This is a workshop meeting of the Lee County School Board, held virtually due to the Governor's recommendation. No decisions will be made; the board will discuss two topics: the Estero Elementary/Middle Schools development and a board liaison with the Village of Estero. There is no public comment for workshops.

• Discussion of Estero Elementary and Middle School development (90 minutes)
• Discussion of Villiage of Estero Board Liaison (30 minutes)

Briefing Agenda 1:00 PM Virtual

The Lee County School Board will receive briefings on the FY21 Capital Plan (45 min) and the Student Progression Plan (20 min, first reading), as well as a presentation on the Capital Improvement Plan and Proximity Plan. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information only.

• Briefing on FY21 Capital Plan, including capital project details (attachments available)
• First reading of Student Progression Plan for 2020-2021
• Presentation on Capital Improvement Plan and Proximity Plan
• Public comment accepted via email and in-person with social distancing protocols

Special School Board Meeting 5:05 PM Virtual

The Lee County School Board held a special virtual meeting and approved a change to the 2019-2020 Capital Outlay Millage to include payments for a lease-purchase of 190 buses previously approved in 2016. The amendment allows the district to use the current millage funds for these payments. The board also heard board member, attorney, and superintendent comments before adjourning.

• Approval to amend 2019-2020 Capital Outlay Millage to include bus lease-purchase payment
• Public hearing held per state requirement for proposed change in capital outlay tax use
• Lease-purchase agreement for 190 buses originally approved on September 13, 2016
• Motion carried unanimously with 7 yea votes
• Meeting held virtually due to COVID-19 guidance

Regular School Board Meeting 3:00 PM Virtual

The School Board met virtually to consider several consent items. These included a contract renewal for district branding services and an increase in spending for psychological services due to staff vacancies.

• Renewal of ITN No. N177293RC for branding with Priority Marketing of Fort Myers at $175,000.00
• Increase in expenditure for Presence Learning for Psychological Services by $20,000.00
• Waiver of Board Policy 1.20 regarding advisory committee meeting requirements

Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM Virtual

This is a workshop meeting of the Lee County School Board to discuss and review items for the next day's regular agenda, including a 90-minute operational budget workshop and a 30-minute presentation on Estero Middle and Elementary School development. No public comment is taken. No decisions are made; it is a discussion and information session.

• Review of June 2, 2020 regular agenda (60 minutes)
• Operational Budget Workshop (90 minutes) with CFO Dr. Ami Desamours
• Estero Middle and Elementary School development presentation (30 minutes)

Workshop Agenda - 8:30 AM - Virtual

This workshop agenda includes two discussion items: an evaluation instrument and a major revision to Policy 1.28 on ethics. The board will consider a revised policy draft, a complaint flowchart, and investigative processes from four other Florida school districts. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session with no public comment.

• RSM Evaluation Instrument presented by Cindy McClung (30 min discussion)
• Policy 1.28 Ethics in Education revision presented by board attorney Kathy Dupuy-Bruno (120 min discussion)
• Revised draft of Policy 1.28 and complaint flowchart attached
• Comparison of investigative processes from Broward, Collier, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach schools
• Whistleblower board presentation included as reference

Regular School Board Meeting 3:00 PM - Virtual

The Lee County School Board held a virtual regular meeting with a consent agenda including approval of meeting minutes and several Head Start program items. The board approved $369,195.12 in Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership contracts for 2020-2021 with three local providers. Other consent items included approval of the Head Start self-assessment, community assessment, and a transportation waiver. No separate action items or public hearings were on the agenda beyond these procedural and consent matters.

• Approval of Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership contracts totaling $369,195.12 for 2020-2021 with Child Care of Southwest Florida's P.A. Geraci Center, Open Doors Preschool, and The Heights Center dba Glad Kids.
• Approval of the Head Start/Early Head Start/Child Care Partnership Program Self-Assessment and Continuous Improvement Plan.
• Approval of the Head Start Transportation Waiver for 2020-2021 to waive child restraint and bus monitor requirements.
• Approval of official minutes from the May 5, 2020 School Board Briefing and Regular meetings.
• Approval of the Head Start/Early Head Start/Child Care Partnership Program Community Assessment.

Briefing Agenda 1:00 PM Virtual

The Lee County School Board will hold a virtual briefing to review draft student and adult codes of conduct, a non-discrimination policy, and an ethics policy for the 2020-2021 school year. The board will also receive a budget update, review district insurance renewal options, and discuss capital project updates. These items are scheduled for first reading and a public hearing on June 2, 2020, rather than a final vote. These updates will establish behavioral rules for students and staff, outline district financial planning, and determine insurance coverage for the upcoming school year.

• First reading/briefing on draft PK-5 and 6-12 Codes of Conduct for 2020-2021
• First reading/briefing on the draft Adult Code of Conduct for 2020-2021
• First reading/briefing on draft Policy 1.27 (Non-Discrimination) and Policy 1.28 (Ethics in Education)
• Budget briefing presented by the Director of Budget
• District insurance renewal briefing and comparison for action on June 2, 2020

Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM - Virtual

This is a workshop meeting of the Lee County School Board held virtually, with no public comment. The board will discuss the agenda for the May 19 regular meeting, the RSM Evaluation Tool, governance team self-evaluations (including the superintendent's evaluation), and board member assignments to committees for the 2020-21 school year.

• Agenda Review of the May 19, 2020 Regular Agenda
• RSM Evaluation Tool discussion (40 min)
• Governance Team Self Evaluations, including board and superintendent evaluations
• Board Member Assignments to committees and liaison opportunities

Workshop Agenda - 10:00 AM Virtual

This is a virtual workshop meeting of the Lee County School Board. The board will discuss parliamentary procedures and review board policies 1.06, 1.03, 1.04, and 1.05. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational only.

• Discussion of parliamentary procedures for board meetings (60 minutes)
• Review of board policies: Philosophy (1.06), Authority (1.03), Responsibilities (1.04), and Code of Ethics (1.05)

Special School Board Meeting (Closed Attorney/Client Session) 1:00 PM - Virtual

This special meeting is solely a closed attorney/client session to discuss settlement negotiations and strategy related to litigation expenditures in the lawsuit Oliver E. Levitt vs. Marti Iovine, Angela J. Pruitt, Gregory K. Adkins, and The School District of Lee County. The meeting is held virtually with no public comment. The board will reconvene briefly to adjourn.

• Closed session to discuss settlement strategy in Levitt v. Iovine et al. lawsuit
• No public comment allowed; meeting streamed live on YouTube
• Board members and legal counsel listed as attendees

Special School Board Meeting (Closed Attorney/Client Session) 2:00 PM - Virtual

The Lee County School Board is holding a special virtual meeting that will recess into a closed attorney/client session to discuss settlement negotiations and strategy related to the Jane Doe v. Lee County School Board lawsuit. The meeting is being streamed but no public comment is allowed.

• Closed session to discuss settlement in Jane Doe vs. Lee County School Board litigation

Regular School Board Meeting including School Board Leasing Corporation Agenda - Virtual - 3:00 PM

The Lee County School Board will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from prior meetings, and consider two grant consent items. Board members will vote to approve a $393,737 Head Start Early Head Start Quality Improvement grant and a $43,750 Early Head Start‑Child Care Partnership grant. Public comment procedures for the virtual meeting are also outlined.

• Approval of the agenda as the order of business
• Approval of the official minutes from March‑April 2020 meetings
• Approval of the $393,737 Head Start Early Head Start Quality Improvement grant (FY 20)
• Approval of the $43,750 Early Head Start‑Child Care Partnership grant (FY 20)
• Public comment instructions and virtual participation guidelines

Briefing Agenda - Virtual - 1:00 PM

The Lee County School Board held a virtual briefing on May 5, 2020, covering proposed revisions to the Student and Adult Codes of Conduct for the 2020-2021 school year, a budget briefing, an affordable housing presentation, and a change order for MMM. No votes were taken; all items were presented for information only. Public comment was accepted via email and in-person with social distancing protocols.

• Proposed revisions to Student Code of Conduct for PK-5 and 6-12 (2020-2021)
• Proposed Adult Code of Conduct for 2020-2021
• Budget briefing for 2020-2021 presented by Chief Academic Officer and Budget Director
• Affordable housing discussion titled 'Demands and Realities'
• MMM Change Order discussion (no dollar amount provided in agenda)

Workshop Agenda - Virtual - 1:00 PM

The Lee County School Board is holding a virtual workshop to discuss three items: a review of the May 5 regular agenda, public records policy, and plans for Estero Elementary & Middle School. No decisions will be made; the meeting is for discussion and information only, with no public comment.

• Agenda review of May 5 regular meeting (60 minutes)
• Public records discussion (45 minutes) with presentations by Irma Lancaster (Strategic Communication) and Brian Williams (Chief Legal Counsel)
• Estero Elementary & Middle School discussion (45 minutes) led by Dr. Ken Savage (COO) and others
• Virtual meeting streamed on District YouTube channel
• No public comment for workshops

Regular School Board Meeting - Virtual Meeting - 1:00 PM

The board approved consent items including a $1,186,473 Early Head Start grant renewal and a waiver of advisory committee meeting requirements due to COVID-19. A high school schedule presentation was discussed, and a $68,544 vehicle purchase contract was pulled for separate discussion.

• Approval of Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Renewal Year 2 grant for $1,186,473
• Approval to waive Board Policy 1.20 requiring advisory committee reports and meetings due to COVID-19 emergency
• Discussion of 'GOOD CAUSE - High School Schedule Presentation'
• Pulled for discussion: Approval to piggyback Lee County contract for two Ford Transit vans for Bonita Springs High School, total $68,544

Special Meeting - Employee Matter - Virtual - 10:00 AM

The Lee County School Board held a special virtual meeting to consider the termination of Laura Licata, a teacher at Fort Myers High School. The board voted 5-2 to suspend her without pay and benefits effective April 21, 2020, pending an order from the Division of Administrative Hearings. The meeting also included procedures for public comment via eComments or in-person with social distancing.

• Suspension without pay of teacher Laura Licata from Fort Myers High School, effective April 21, 2020, pending DOAH order
• Vote: 5 yea (Morgan, Patricca, Giovannelli, Jordan, Vaughn) and 2 nay (Fischer, Gittens)
• Petition for termination served on Ms. Licata via attorney on March 13, 2020
• No fiscal impact and no budgeted funds for this action
• Public comment allowed via eComments or in-person with COVID-19 distancing protocols

Regular School Board Meeting 1:00 PM (Virtual via Zoom)

The board ratified an emergency purchase of 3,000 T-Mobile hotspots for $720,000 to provide internet access for students without home access during COVID-19 remote learning. They also approved a $749,332 STOP School Violence grant for technology and threat assessment. Other actions included approving an appointment to the Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee and clinical affiliation agreements for Cape Coral Technical College's veterinary program.

• Ratification of $720,000 emergency purchase of 3,000 T-Mobile hotspots for distance learning during COVID-19
• Approval of $749,332 STOP School Violence grant for Project TASK (Technology and Threat Assessment for Safer Schools)
• Appointment of Holly Marth to the Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee
• Approval of academic affiliation agreements with Burnt Store Animal Hospital, Colonial Animal Hospital, and R Chad Wright DVM LLC for Cape Coral Technical College

Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM

The Lee County School Board held a virtual workshop on April 6, 2020 to discuss the Dupuy‑Bruno employment agreement, review the School Board Auditor position, and preview the regular agenda for April 7, 2020. No public comment was allowed. The meeting included presentations by Board Chair Mary Fischer, Board Attorney John Quick, CFO Dr. Ami Desamours, and Executive Director Susan Malay.

• Dupuy‑Bruno Agreement Discussion (75 minutes) – includes employment contract and proposed salary package
• School Board Auditor Position discussion (45 minutes)
• Review of the April 7, 2020 Regular Agenda (60 minutes)
• Attachments: employment contracts, salary analysis, and related documents

Regular School Board Meeting - 1:00 PM

The Lee County School Board held a virtual meeting due to COVID-19. The board voted to approve only items C (Public Comment) and N (Other Business) as the order of business, effectively setting aside all other agenda items including a budget amendment and contract renewals. Public comments were accepted via email.

• Budget amendment to 2019-20 school budget: estimated revenue decrease of $616,135 due to FEFP adjustments and grant receipts
• Renewal of ITB No. B177321JC for cafeteria smallwares with Beltram South, Inc. and TriMark Strategic Equipment, LLC for $80,000 (not adopted under the limited agenda)
• Appointment of Holly Marth to the Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee (not adopted under the limited agenda)
• Meeting held virtually and streamed on YouTube per Governor DeSantis recommendation

Regular School Board Meeting 6:00 PM

The Lee County School Board held a regular meeting focused on recognizing student achievements, including National Banner Unified Schools, a state bowling championship, and essay contest winners. No substantive policy decisions or budget items were discussed. The agenda also included public comment procedures.

• Recognition of Cypress Lake High School and North Fort Myers High School as National Banner Unified Schools
• Recognition of North Fort Myers High School Unified Bowling Team as FHSAA state champions
• Recognition of students from Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Florida Women's History Essay Contest
• Recognition of Sydney Hudson as Distinguished Young Woman of Fort Myers
• Recognition of students for Constitution Essay Contest

Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM

The Lee County School Board held a workshop to hear a COVID-19 update from Health Services Coordinator Elizabeth Wipf and to review the agenda for the following day's regular meeting. Both items were informational only; no votes were taken.

• COVID-19 update presented by Health Services Coordinator Elizabeth Wipf
• Agenda review of the March 10, 2020 Regular Agenda (60 minutes)

Briefing Agenda 2:00 PM

The Lee County School Board is holding a briefing to discuss FY21 budget priorities, receive quarterly reports from six advisory committees, and review a draft non-discrimination policy. The COVID-19 item has been moved to the workshop agenda, so no action will be taken on it at this meeting.

• FY21 Budget Priorities presentation and discussion (90 minutes)
• Quarterly reports from District Advisory Council, Construction, CSI, Curriculum, Equity & Diversity, and Finance advisory committees
• Briefing on Policy 1.27, Non-Discrimination (5 minutes)
• COVID-19 update moved to workshop agenda (no discussion at briefing)

Regular School Board Meeting 6:00 PM

The Lee County School Board will recognize Davina Perez as the 2020 School-Related Employee of the Year. The board will also vote on consent items including appointments to the Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee and several resolution proclamations for March observances. Public comment is allowed at the start of the meeting.

• Recognition of Davina Perez, Lehigh Senior High School secretary, as 2020 School-Related Employee of the Year
• Approval of three appointments to the Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee, effective Feb 26, 2020
• Resolution proclaiming March 1-7, 2020 as National Foreign Language Week
• Resolution proclaiming March 2, 2020 as Read Across America Day
• Resolution proclaiming March 2020 as Arts in Our Schools Month

Briefing Agenda 2:00 PM

This is a briefing meeting where the Lee County School Board will hear informational presentations on several items, including a prebriefing on Policy 1.27 (Non-Discrimination), school improvement plans for Diplomat Elementary and Mariner Middle, and the 2019 financial audit. No votes are scheduled; all items are under 'Information' category.

• Policy 1.27 Non-Discrimination prebriefing (30 minutes)
• Diplomat Elementary School Improvement Plan presentation (15 minutes)
• Mariner Middle School Improvement Plan presentation (15 minutes)
• 2019 Financial Audit presentation (15 minutes)
• Public comment rules for briefing and regular meetings outlined

Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM

The Lee County School District Board will review the February 25 regular agenda, hold a discussion on attainable housing, and consider the Business Services Division's strategic plan to prepare for future growth. All items are listed as discussion or information; no decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Agenda Review of the February 25, 2020 Regular Agenda (60 min)
• Attainable Housing discussion (30 min)
• Break (10 min)
• Business Services Division – Strategic Plan – Prepare for Future Growth (60 min)
• Good of the Order (procedural)

Workshop Agenda - 8:00 AM

This is a workshop agenda with no votes or decisions scheduled. The main items are two panel interview sessions for school board attorney candidates, along with an orientation and a discussion of next steps. The workshop is informational and procedural in nature.

• Orientation session with Dr. Angela Pruitt, Chief Human Resources Officer
• School board attorney candidate panel interview (60 minutes)
• School board attorney candidate panel interview (120 minutes)
• Discussion of next steps

Regular School Board Meeting 6:00 PM

The Lee County School Board will meet on February 11, 2020, to consider consent agenda items including a $297,320 grant for computer science teacher certification, a $10,000 pilot agreement for a high school internship web application, and approval of previous meeting minutes. Public comment will be heard. A resolution proclaiming February as Black History Month will be read.

• $297,320 Computer Science Teacher Certification grant from Florida Department of Education
• $10,000 SaaS pilot agreement with Fieldr, LLC for high school internship web application
• Approval of official minutes from January 27-28, 2020 meetings
• Reading of resolution for National Black History Month
• Public comment session with speaker rules

Briefing Agenda 1:00 PM

This is a briefing session with no voting items. Staff will present the quarterly investment report, FTE projection and budget timeline, proximity consultant update, capital project update, change order memo, elementary primary grade support, and mid-year data chat.

• Quarterly Investment Report as of Dec 31, 2019
• FTE Projection/Budget Timeline (20 minutes)
• Capital Project Update (20 minutes)
• Change Order Memo for January 2020
• Data Chat Mid Year Update (30 minutes)

Workshop Agenda - 2:00 PM

This is a workshop meeting of the Lee County School Board to review the agenda for the following day's regular meeting and to discuss operating budget information, including millage rates and related Florida statutes. No votes or decisions will be taken at this workshop; it is for information and discussion only.

• Review of February 11, 2020 regular meeting agenda
• Operating budget discussion with presentations from Chief Human Resources, Chief Financial, and Chief Academic Officers
• Discussion of Florida Statutes 1011.71 and 1011.73 regarding school district millage
• Review of millage rate report and millage workshop document

Regular School Board Meeting 6:00 PM

The school board will consider approving the meeting agenda and consent items, including adoption of prior meeting minutes, an appointment to the Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee, and a resolution proclaiming February 2020 as National Black History Month. The board will also present recognitions for the 2020 Teacher of the Year, outstanding school volunteers, and 14 schools receiving the Five Star School Award.

• Recognition of Samantha Hower, art teacher at Mariner High School, as Lee County 2020 Teacher of the Year
• Recognition of 2019-2020 Outstanding School Volunteers: Alyssa Bernhardt (youth), Vickie Godfrey (adult), George Miller Jr. (senior)
• Recognition of 14 schools for the 2018-2019 Five Star School Award, including Bayshore Elementary, Lehigh Elementary, and Three Oaks Middle
• Approval of resolution proclaiming February 2020 as National Black History Month
• Approval of appointment of Patricia Sala to the Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee, replacing Trevon Davis in District 5

Briefing Agenda 1:00 PM

The Lee County School Board holds a briefing meeting to receive informational reports, including quarterly updates from six advisory committees, school improvement plans for Treeline Elementary and Bonita Springs Middle School for the Arts, a textbook adoption update, and a mid-year discipline data briefing from the Office of Student Services. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information only.

• Quarterly reports from Construction, Continuous Systemic Improvement, Curriculum, District Advisory Council, Equity and Diversity, and Finance advisory committees
• Treeline Elementary School improvement plan presentation (15 minutes)
• Bonita Springs Middle School Center for the Arts improvement plan presentation (15 minutes)
• Instructional materials textbook adoption update with multiple presenters
• OSS mid-year discipline data briefing including semester 1 discipline data and referral process information

Special School Board Meeting (Closed Attorney/Client Session) 11:15 AM

The Lee County School Board is holding a special closed attorney/client session to discuss settlement negotiations and strategy related to litigation expenditures in the lawsuit of Laurie Alice Giordano vs. The School Board of Lee County, FL, et al. The meeting begins and ends with brief open procedural votes.

• Closed attorney/client session for settlement negotiations in Laurie Alice Giordano v. School Board of Lee County
• Lawsuit involves Zachary Tyler Martin-Polsenberg estate and includes Superintendent Gregory K. Adkins among defendants
• Board members and multiple attorneys attending the closed session

Workshop Agenda - 2:00 PM Board Room

This is a workshop meeting of the Lee County School Board. They will review the agenda for the regular meeting scheduled for the following day. The main focus is a 90-minute discussion on the School Board Attorney position, with supporting documents including a model, analysis, action plan, and historical expenses.

• Review of the January 28, 2020 regular agenda (60 minutes)
• Discussion on School Board Attorney position (90 minutes) led by Chief Human Resources Officer Dr. Angela Pruitt
• Attachments include School Board Attorney Model, legal department analysis, Board Attorney Action Plan, legal contacts, and historical attorney expenses

Briefing Agenda 2:00 PM

This is a briefing meeting; no votes are taken. The board will hear a 60-minute presentation on the Operational Efficiency & Effectiveness Strategic Plan, a 20-minute Capital Project Update, a Change Order Memo for December 2019, and a policy revision for Head Start eligibility. Public comment is allowed under outlined rules.

• Policy 4.35 Head Start Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection and Enrollment (information)
• Operational Efficiency & Effectiveness - Strategic Plan (60-minute presentation)
• Capital Project Update (20-minute presentation)
• Change Order Memo - December 2019
• Public comment procedures

Regular School Board Meeting 6:00 PM Board Room

The Lee County School Board is considering approval of a $450,000 printing services contract under its consent agenda, along with proclamations for National School Choice Week and Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida. Other consent items include $7,007.84 in board member travel expenses for the FSBA Annual Day in the Legislature and an appointment to the Curriculum Advisory Committee. The meeting also includes procedural items such as agenda approval, invocation, and public comment rules.

• Approval of ITN N197368ES for Printing Services to multiple vendors at $450,000 for first year (Consent)
• Resolution proclaiming Jan 26–Feb 1, 2020 as National School Choice Week (Consent)
• Resolution proclaiming Jan 27–31, 2020 as Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! (Consent)
• Approval of $7,007.84 for four Board Members to travel to FSBA 33rd Annual Day in the Legislature in Tallahassee (Consent)
• Approval of appointment to the Curriculum Advisory Committee (Consent)

Special Meeting - Employee Matter 5:00 PM Board Room

This special meeting of the Lee County School Board considered the superintendent's recommendation to suspend bus operator Oscar Julmiste without pay and benefits pending a termination hearing. The board instead voted 4-3 to suspend him with pay through the conclusion of an administrative hearing. The meeting also included public comment procedures and approval of the agenda.

• Petition for termination of bus operator Oscar Julmiste served December 18, 2019
• Board suspends Oscar Julmiste with pay pending DOAH hearing (vote 4-3, three nay)
• Superintendent recommended suspension without pay; board amended to with pay
• Fiscal impact noted as 'No' on the termination petition
• Meeting included rules for public comment and adjournment

Student Hearing - 5:15 PM

The Lee County School Board held a student hearing on January 14, 2020. The board voted unanimously to expel a student (Case No. 19-20-0041) for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year and all of the 2020-2021 school year. The specific details are confidential and not available to the public.

• Expulsion of student (Case No. 19-20-0041) for remainder of 2019-2020 and all of 2020-2021 school year (confidential matter)

Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM Board Room

The School Board holds a workshop to discuss items for the upcoming regular meeting. Topics include a review of the January 14 agenda, a presentation on JUUL litigation including a draft contract and resolution, and a Florida School Boards Association amicus brief in a Supreme Court case.

• Review of January 14 regular agenda
• JUUL litigation presentation with draft contract, draft resolution, and filed complaint from Palm Beach School Board
• Discussion of FSBA amicus brief in Escambia County v. Santa Rosa Dunes Owners Assoc., Florida Supreme Court Case SC19-1376