Lee County School District public meetings in 2022

School Board Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop to discuss two items: a presentation from Imperium Consulting Group on an unspecified topic, and long-term recovery considerations following Hurricane Ian. Both are discussion and information items only, with no votes scheduled. A map of Fort Myers Beach Elementary School campus is withheld from the public due to safety concerns.

• Imperium Consulting Group presentation (1 hour) by Fredrick Ross, Arnold Mascali, Kipp Nelson, Joseph Mascali, Ed Shlaffer
• Long-term recovery considerations discussion (2 hours) led by Chief of Staff Michael Ramirez and Chief of Operations Jeff Wagner
• Fort Myers Beach Elementary School campus map not released to public per Fla. Stat. § 943.687 due to security exposure

The Board held a workshop to review a presentation from Imperium Consulting Group and discuss four long-term recovery options for Fort Myers Beach Elementary. No formal votes were taken; the Superintendent will solicit community input before making a recommendation.

Lee County School Board Leasing Corporation 6:00 PM

The Leasing Corporation, meeting after the School Board, approved minutes from May 24, 2022, and adopted an Organizational Resolution electing Armor Persons as President, Samuel Fisher as Vice President, Christopher S. Bernier as Secretary, and Ami V. Desamours as Treasurer. The agenda was largely procedural with no fiscal impact or substantive policy items.

• Approval of minutes from May 24, 2022
• Adoption of Organizational Resolution electing officers: Armor Persons (President), Samuel Fisher (Vice President), Christopher S. Bernier (Secretary), Ami V. Desamours (Treasurer)

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 24, 2022. The board also approved an organizational resolution to elect the corporation's officers.

• Approved the agenda (7-0)
• Approved May 24, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Organizational Resolution electing Armor Persons (President), Samuel Fisher (Vice President), Dr. Christopher S. Bernier (Secretary), and Dr. Ami Desamours (Treasurer) (7-0)

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

The Lee County School Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items, recognitions, and consent agenda. The board is scheduled to vote on adopting the 2023 Legislative Platform and approve minutes from past meetings. An information report on Hurricane Ian recovery will be presented.

• Approval to adopt the 2023 Legislative Platform for the school district
• Hurricane Ian Recovery Community Update (information report with presentation)
• Approval of official minutes from 11 past school board meetings (2020-2022)
• Recognition of JROTC program accreditation at six high schools (95-100% scores)
• 33rd Annual Holiday Greeting Card Celebration honoring student artwork winners

The School Board approved several grant-funded educational initiatives and the 2023 Legislative Platform. A significant amendment to the ARP ESSER III grant reallocates $36,461,001.80 from an extended school day program to employee stabilization pay. The board also approved various literacy and instructional material grants.

• Approved 2023 Legislative Platform (7-0)
• Approved ARP ESSER III grant amendment to reallocate $36,461,001.80 for stabilization pay (7-0)
• Approved $1,154,931.00 for ARP ESSER instructional materials (7-0)
• Approved $83,870.70 for High-Impact Reading Interventions ARP amendment (7-0)
• Approved $1,741,126.00 for Intensive Afterschool and Weekend Academies Grant (7-0)
• Approved MOU with Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. for adult education (7-0)
• Approved change in Cambridge Assessment and Education contract to district-based agreement (7-0)
• Approved MOU with United Way of Lee County for Reading Pals Literacy Initiative (7-0)

School Board Briefing Agenda 1:00 PM

The Lee County School Board will discuss briefing items including the Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program, a capital project quarterly report, job descriptions, and a district communications plan. No votes will be taken; this is an information and discussion session. Public comment is permitted for agenda items at the briefing.

• Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program – 75-minute briefing on school safety
• Capital Project Quarterly Report – December 2022 (20 minutes)
• Construction Change Order Report – October 2022 (5 minutes)
• Job Descriptions – Coordinator Government Relations (5 minutes)
• District Communications & Engagement Team/Plan Overview (45 minutes)

The Board received updates on the October 2022 Construction Change Order and the December 2022 Capital Project Quarterly Report. No formal votes were taken on the briefing items, though the Board scheduled a future executive session for the Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program.

• Moved discussion of Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program to January 2023 Executive Session
• Tabled Coordinator Government Relations position for a future Workshop

School Board Workshop Agenda - 2:00 PM

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop to discuss three items: 2023 legislative priorities, the board attorney evaluation instrument, and an agenda review for the next regular meeting. No votes are taken at this workshop; it is for discussion and information only.

• Discussion of 2023 Legislative Priorities, including a PDF attachment
• Review of Board Attorney Evaluation Instrument with sample evaluations from other Florida districts
• Agenda review for the December 6, 2022 regular board meeting

The board held a workshop to review draft 2023 legislative priorities and the Board Attorney Evaluation Instrument. The Superintendent also answered questions regarding the agenda for the December 6, 2022, regular meeting. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

School Board Meeting (Board ReOrganization)* 6:00 PM

This meeting is the annual board reorganization, where members elected Armor Persons as Board Chairman and Samuel Fisher as Vice Chairman for a one-year term. The board also approved the 2023 regular meeting calendar and heard a Hurricane Ian community update. Public comment rules were adjusted to 2 minutes per speaker due to 31 registered speakers.

• Election of Armor Persons as Board Chairman (7-2 vote)
• Election of Samuel Fisher as Board Vice Chairman (4-3 vote)
• Approval of Regular School Board Meeting Calendar for January–December 2023
• Hurricane Ian Community Update (information item)
• Motion to extend public comment time to 2 minutes (31 speakers)

The School Board reorganized its leadership, electing Armor Persons as Chairman and Samuel Fisher as Vice Chairman. The board also approved several consent items, including a large expenditure for emergency food supplies and a tax anticipation note.

• Elected Armor Persons as Board Chairman (5-2)
• Elected Samuel Fisher as Board Vice Chairman (4-3)
• Approved 2023 regular meeting calendar (7-0)
• Approved $12M for emergency food and food-related supplies (7-0)
• Approved $250M line of credit tax anticipation note (7-0)
• Approved $146,621 agreement with Packback, Inc. for digital writing and grading assistance (7-0)
• Approved $10,000 renewal with Impact for Developmental Education, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $582,000 CRRSA ESSER II reading tutoring grant amendment (7-0)

School Board Workshop Agenda - 12:00 PM

This is a workshop meeting of the Lee County School Board with two discussion items: a community update on Hurricane Ian recovery and a review of the agenda for the upcoming regular meeting. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Hurricane Ian Recovery Community Update presented by Chief of Staff Michael Ramirez
• Agenda Review of the November 22, 2022 Regular Meeting

The Board received a presentation on Hurricane Nicole impact, the status of Hector Cafferata Elementary, school engagement, and Emergency Grant Funds. The Deputy Superintendent also answered questions regarding the November 22, 2022, Regular Agenda. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

School Board Workshop Agenda - Pre-Organization - [10:00 AM]

The Lee County School Board holds a pre-organization workshop to identify core beliefs, discuss roles and responsibilities of the board and superintendent, and set meeting expectations for the upcoming reorganization. This is a discussion and information session only, with no voting or binding decisions. Topics also include communication protocols and future board needs.

• Discussion of board and superintendent roles and responsibilities
• Review of district core values and strategic plan
• Identification of priorities and core beliefs of each participant
• Proposed calendar for school board action meetings (Dec. 2022–Dec. 2023)
• Board-superintendent communication protocols

The Board participated in a workshop facilitated by the Florida School Boards Association. The session focused on discussions regarding core beliefs, roles, responsibilities, and meeting expectations. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

School Board Special Meeting Agenda [2:00 PM]

The School Board is holding a special meeting to consider a $20,000,000 contract for a temporary portable campus for Hector A. Cafferata Jr. Elementary School, which was damaged beyond use by Hurricane Ian. The meeting also includes a Hurricane Ian recovery community update and public comment. The board will vote on the design-build project led by Cotton Commercial USA, Inc. to provide portables for up to two years on a district-owned property adjacent to Cape Coral Technical College.

• Approval of $20,000,000 contract for temporary portable campus for Hector A. Cafferata Jr. Elementary School (action item)
• Hurricane Ian Recovery Community Update (discussion)
• Public comment procedures and rules
• Funding from Hurricane Ian fund with potential FEMA/insurance reimbursement
• Portable campus to be located on district-owned property adjacent to Cape Coral Technical College

The School Board approved a contract not to exceed $20,000,000.00 for a temporary portable campus to support students displaced from Hector A. Cafferata Jr. Elementary School. The campus will be located at Cape Coral Technical College for up to two years.

• Approved agenda as the order of business (6-0)
• Approved $20,000,000.00 contract for temporary portable campus at Hector A. Cafferata Jr. Elementary School (7-0)

School Board Meeting Agenda* 6:00 PM

The Lee County School Board meets to receive a community update on Hurricane Ian recovery efforts, along with recognitions and approval of previous meeting minutes. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or contracts on the table.

• Hurricane Ian Recovery Community Update (discussion/information)
• American Heart Association Heart of Gold Award recognition for top school performance in Kids Heart Challenge
• Approval of official minutes from four prior meetings (October 12, 18, 26, 2022)
• Character word of the month: Citizenship/Patriotism
• Public comment rules outlined for speakers

The Board approved several federal grants for mathematics and teacher professional development. It also authorized expenditures for medical and life insurance administration and various equipment and supply contracts.

• Approved $1,060,668.00 ARP/ESSER III grant for Targeted Mathematics and STEM (7-0)
• Approved $4,543,453.00 Title II, Part A Supporting Effective Instruction Grant (7-0)
• Approved up to $900,000.00 copier lease and purchase from JM Todd, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved up to $300,000.00 for digital catalog discounts via Pinellas County Public Schools bid (7-0)
• Renewed paper products contract for District Warehouse Operations up to $1,500,000.00 (7-0)
• Approved up to $5,300,000.00 for Aetna Life Insurance Company medical plan administration (7-0)
• Approved up to $365,000.00 for Securian Financial Group life insurance premiums (7-0)
• Approved the Monthly Budget Report and Budget Amendment dated September 30, 2022 (7-0)

School Board Briefing Agenda 1:00 PM

The Lee County School Board will brief on a Construction Change Order Report for September 2022, an update on Emergency Food Purchases, and revisions to several job descriptions. A public‑comment segment will outline speaking procedures, followed by comments and reports from board members, the board attorney, and the superintendent.

• Construction Change Order Report – September 2022 (5 min)
• Emergency Food Purchases – Update (40 min)
• Job Descriptions revisions for HR, Projects, Threat Assessment, Leadership (30 min)
• Public Comment Information and speaking rules
• Board Members', Attorney's, and Superintendent's comments/reports

The Board held a briefing to receive reports on construction change orders and emergency food purchases following Hurricane Ian. Revised job descriptions for four administrator positions were presented for discussion. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

School Board Workshop Agenda - 12:00 PM

The School Board is holding a workshop to discuss a Hurricane Ian recovery community update, a financial update on the storm's impacts, a prioritization of future workshop topics, and a review of the November 1 regular meeting agenda. No binding decisions are being made; these are discussion and information items.

• Hurricane Ian Recovery Community Update presented by Chief of Staff Michael Ramirez (30 minutes)
• Hurricane Ian Financial Update presented by CFO Dr. Ami Desamours and Executive Director Susan Malay (45 minutes)
• Prioritize Workshop Topics presented by Chief Strategy Officer Dr. Kenneth Savage (30 minutes)
• Agenda Review of the November 1, 2022 Regular Meeting (30 minutes)

The Board held a workshop to receive updates on Hurricane Ian recovery efforts and financial status. Members reviewed and reprioritized upcoming workshop topics and reviewed the agenda for the November 1, 2022, regular meeting. No formal votes were recorded.

• Reprioritized the current workshop topics list
• Requested specific items be added to the weekly Board member update

School Board Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM

This is a workshop agenda for the Lee County School Board, featuring discussions on the Superintendent's Evaluation Instrument, the Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool, an update from the Office of Legal Services, and the Attorney's Evaluation Instrument. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information only.

• Discussion of Superintendent's Evaluation Instrument (45 minutes)
• Discussion of Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool (FSSAT) (60 minutes)
• Update from Office of Legal Services (60 minutes)
• Discussion of Attorney's Evaluation Instrument (60 minutes)

The meeting was a workshop focused on discussion and information. No substantive decisions were made or voted upon during the session.

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

The Lee County School Board will hold a regular meeting that includes a superintendent's report on the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. The board will also vote on consent agenda items, including approval of meeting minutes, a waiver of Board Policy 1.20 requirements due to the hurricane, and an extension of the audit contract with RSM US LLP for $262,500.

• Superintendent's comments/reports regarding the aftermath of Hurricane Ian
• Waiver of Board Policy 1.20 attendance and reporting requirements due to Hurricane Ian
• Approval of First Addendum to Professional Services Agreement with RSM US LLP ($262,500) to extend audit contract
• Approval of October 4, 2022 School Board meeting minutes

The Board ratified several emergency contracts for storm remediation, including mold removal and program management. Other approved actions included renewing athletic trainer services and a homeless services partnership. The Superintendent reported that emergency powers used for storm recovery were rescinded on October 15, 2022.

• Ratified $40M contract for remediation and stabilization (Cotton Commercial USA, Inc., Lemoine Disaster Recovery, LLC., and Royal Plus)
• Ratified up to $5M agreement with Imperium Consulting Group, LLC for FEMA/Insurance consulting
• Ratified up to $300,000 contract with SERVPRO of Central St. Petersburg, FL for mold and biohazard removal
• Approved $543,170.88 renewal for Lee Health athletic trainer services
• Approved 3-year MOU with Lee County Continuum of Care for homeless services
• Approved renewal of Destination Graduation MOU with Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board
• Approved extension of RSM US, LLP auditor agreement to June 30, 2023
• Approved travel for six Board members to a joint conference in Tampa

School Board Workshop Agenda - 12:00 PM

The Lee County School Board will hold a workshop to discuss reopening schools following Hurricane Ian, based on an attached Hurricane Ian Update PDF. The board will also review the agenda for the upcoming regular meeting on October 18. Both items are listed as discussion and information only, with no votes expected.

• Discussion of reopening schools after Hurricane Ian (90 min)
• Hurricane Ian Update PDF attached
• Agenda review for October 18 regular meeting (30 min)

The Board reviewed the Superintendent's recommendation to reopen schools starting October 17th for those meeting safety criteria. The Superintendent also briefed the Board on hiring Jeff Wagner as a consultant for the Operations Team. No formal votes were recorded during this workshop.

School Board Workshop Agenda - 12:00 PM [Rescheduled from 9/28/2022] - CANCELED

This scheduled Lee County School Board workshop was canceled before any discussion could occur. The agenda included five items: superintendent evaluation instrument, attorney evaluation instrument, legal services update, innovation school project update, and prioritizing workshop topics. No decisions or actions were taken.

• Superintendent's Evaluation Instrument discussion was canceled
• Attorney's Evaluation Instrument discussion was canceled
• Office of Legal Services Update was canceled
• Innovation School Project Update was canceled
• Prioritize Workshop Topics discussion was canceled

School Board Meeting Agenda 3:00 PM ***The time of this meeting was changed to assure safety, given the power outages, downed power lines, non-functioning traffic lights and other effects of Hurricane Ian.

This meeting was rescheduled due to Hurricane Ian. The board will hear the superintendent's comments and reports on the hurricane's aftermath, and will consider procedural items such as agenda approval and public comment rules. A recognition for the American Heart Association Heart of Gold Award was pulled prior to the meeting.

• Superintendent's Comments/Reports Regarding the Aftermath of Hurricane Ian
• American Heart Association Heart of Gold Award recognition pulled prior to meeting
• Procedural items: call to order, agenda approval, moment of silence, pledge of allegiance

The Board approved a $1.15M contract for park and playground equipment across several elementary schools. Other actions included renewing workforce training and language class contracts, approving a $1.1M grant for students with disabilities, and rescinding two charter school contracts.

• Approved up to $1.15M for park and playground equipment (6-0)
• Approved $1,096,213.00 FDLRS Part B Continuation Grant (6-0)
• Rescinded charter school contract with Sunfire Charter High School of Lee County (6-0)
• Rescinded charter school contract with Palm River Charter High School (6-0)
• Approved contract with Lee County Board of Commissioners for virtual language classes (6-0)
• Approved contract renewal with Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved MOU with ACE Mentor Program of SWFL, Inc. for career readiness (6-0)
• Approved $70,552.27 for Value Adjustment Board expenses (6-0)

School Board Workshop Agenda - CANCELED

This School Board Workshop was canceled. Had it occurred, the board would have discussed review of the October 4 regular agenda, the superintendent's evaluation instrument, prioritization of workshop topics, the attorney's evaluation instrument, and an update from the Office of Legal Services.

• Agenda review for October 4, 2022 regular meeting (30 min discussion)
• Superintendent's evaluation instrument (45 min discussion)
• Prioritization of workshop topics (30 min discussion)
• Attorney's evaluation instrument (60 min discussion)
• Office of Legal Services update (60 min discussion)

School Board Briefing Agenda 1:00 PM

The Lee County School Board will hold a briefing to discuss a Proximity Plan Update, likely addressing school attendance boundaries, and review the Construction Change Order Report for August 2022. Public comment is allowed on agenda items under specific rules.

• Proximity Plan Update – 60-minute discussion on attendance zone boundaries
• Construction Change Order Report for August 2022 – review of approved change orders
• Public comment period with rules for speaking on agenda items

The Board received a Construction Change Order Report for August 2022 and an update on the Proximity Plan. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded during this briefing session.

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

The Lee County School Board approved consent agenda items including official meeting minutes and a $262,500 statement of work with RSM US, LLP for internal audit services. The board also approved the 2022-2024 School Health Service Plan. Public comment rules were outlined for the meeting.

• Approval of consent agenda including minutes from past meetings (Sept 2022 back to Sept 2020)
• Approval of $262,500 statement of work with RSM US, LLP for audit and consulting services
• Approval of 2022-2024 School Health Service Plan per Florida Statute 381.0056
• Public comment procedures detailed, including 3-minute speaking limit and decorum rules

The School Board approved a $2,052,471 grant for COVID-19 related summer learning camps and a $1.95M furniture renewal contract. Other actions included renaming the Lee Adolescent Mothers Program to the Young Parent Education Program and approving several facility and transportation reimbursements.

• Approved $2,052,471 Summer Learning Camps Grant (7-0)
• Approved $1.95M furniture renewal contract for classroom and office supplies (7-0)
• Approved renaming Lee Adolescent Mothers Program to Young Parent Education Program (7-0)
• Approved $262,500 internal audit contract with RSM US, LLP (7-0)
• Approved 2022-2024 School Health Service Plan (7-0)
• Approved $74,818.80 final payment to Trane US for Sanibel School HVAC replacement (7-0)
• Approved up to $200,000 for ceiling tile and acoustical walls installation (7-0)
• Approved partnership with Acceleration Academies, LLC for alternative education (7-0)

School Board Workshop Agenda - 12:00 PM

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop to review board bylaws with Neola consultants for 3.5 hours and preview the September 20 regular meeting agenda for 30 minutes. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and information session.

• Review of Board Bylaws with Neola consultants (3 hours 30 minutes)
• Review of the September 20, 2022 Regular Agenda (30 minutes)

The Board reviewed bylaws with Neola consultants and agreed to move the bylaws to the 1st and 2nd reading. The Board also reviewed the agenda for the September 20, 2022, regular meeting.

• Agreed to move Board Bylaws to 1st and 2nd reading

School Board Special Meeting Agenda - [FY 2022-2023 Final Budget] 5:05 PM

The Lee County School Board held a special meeting to adopt the final budget and set millage rates for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. After presentations and a public hearing, the board voted unanimously to approve a total budget of $2,412,826,447 and a combined millage rate of 5.557 mills, which is a 17.13% increase over the roll-back rate. The decisions set the property tax levies for the upcoming school year.

• Adopted final FY23 budget of $2,412,826,447, including $1,066,514,571 for general operating
• Set required local effort millage at 3.3090 mills to raise $425,410,802
• Set basic discretionary millage at 0.748 mills to raise $96,164,183
• Set capital outlay millage at 1.500 mills to raise $192,842,612
• Total millage rate of 5.557 mills is a 17.13% increase over the roll-back rate

The Board approved the final budget and millage rates for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The total budget is set at $2,412,826,447, with a total millage rate of 5.557 mills.

• Adopted required local effort millage of 3.3090 mills to raise $425,410,802 (7-0)
• Adopted basic discretionary millage of .748 mills to raise $96,164,183 (7-0)
• Adopted capital outlay millage of 1.500 to raise $192,842,612 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution Determining Revenues and Millages and Resolution Adopting Final Millage Rates (7-0)
• Approved FY23 Final Budget of $2,412,826,447 (7-0)

School Board Briefing Agenda 3:00 PM

The School Board will discuss the proposed 2022-2023 Uniform Assessment Calendar, a briefing intended to precede a formal action item on September 20, 2022, to comply with Florida Statute 1008.22. The agenda also includes public comment rules and routine reports from board members, the attorney, and the superintendent.

• Discussion of the 2022-2023 Uniform Assessment Calendar required by Florida Statute 1008.22
• Two PDF attachments: K12UniformAssessmentCalendar2223 and Uniform Assessment Calendar 2022-2023 - Board Breifing
• Public comment procedures for the briefing, limited to agenda items only
• Board Members', Board Attorney's, and Superintendent's Comments/Reports

The Board received an update regarding the 2022-2023 School District of Lee County Uniform Assessment calendar. No formal votes were taken on the item, but the Board requested that communications on the topic be sent to families.

• Requested communications to families regarding the 2022-2023 Uniform Assessment calendar

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

This meeting is largely ceremonial, featuring recognitions of student achievements and approval of previous meeting minutes. No substantive policy decisions or fiscal actions are on the agenda.

• Recognition of Dunbar High students as Microsoft Office Specialist state and national champions
• Recognition of two Lee County students for winning Florida Commission on the Status of Women contests
• Approval of official minutes from multiple past board meetings (Aug 30, 2022 through Oct 20, 2020)

The School Board of Lee County approved several high-value operational contracts, including fuel and maintenance supplies. The board also approved the 2021-22 final budget amendment and the annual financial report. Additionally, a memorandum of understanding was established with Florida SouthWestern State College for a GED Pathway program.

• Approved $9M contract for gas and diesel fuel via Collier County RFP (7-0)
• Approved $1.2M contract for MRO supplies with W.W. Grainger (7-0)
• Approved $450,000 estimated expenditure for athletic officials (7-0)
• Approved $200,000 for on-call security guard services from Mason Evans Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $85,000 for lubricant products from Palmdale Oil Company and Mighty Auto Parts of SWFL (7-0)
• Approved $75,000 for kitchen exhaust duct cleaning services from Fat Free, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved Final Budget Amendment and Annual Financial Report for FY ended June 30, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved MOU with Florida SouthWestern State College for GED Pathway program (7-0)

School Board Briefing Agenda 1:00 PM

The Lee County School Board will hold a briefing to discuss several informational items, including the annual Educational Equity Report, a proposed name change for the LAMP program, and revisions to personnel file policy and a new mandatory reporting policy. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information only.

• LAMP Name Change – discussion on renaming the early childhood program (20 min)
• Construction Change Order Report for July 2022 (5 min)
• Educational Equity Report 2021-2022 – annual equity data briefing (45 min)
• Policy Review: Revision of Policy 5.14 (Official Personnel Files) and new Policy 5.3111 (Mandatory Reporting of Misconduct) (45 min)

The Board held a briefing session to receive information and presentations. No substantive decisions were made or voted upon during this meeting.

School Board Meeting Agenda* 6:00 PM

The Lee County School Board will recognize a student logo design winner for the Healthy Living Collaboration and consider consent agenda items including an appointment to the Independent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee and approval of minutes from past meetings. The board also provides public comment rules and procedures.

• Recognition of Aunalicia Shalaby as Healthy Living Collaboration garden sign logo design winner
• Appointment of David Shellenbarger to the Independent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee, replacing James Dozier (term ending Dec 2022)
• Approval of official minutes from 11 prior school board meetings (Aug 2021 to Aug 2022)

The School Board approved several academic and business agreements, including a $1.2M reading intervention grant and a $1.2M Amazon services contract. The board also authorized funding for workforce initiatives and temporary housing for homeless youth.

• Approved $1,242,820.00 HIITS Grant for reading interventions (7-0)
• Approved up to $1,200,000.00 contract with Amazon Services, LLC (7-0)
• Approved $487,405.00 contract renewal with PACE Center for Girls, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $135,000.00 Jobs for Florida's Graduates MOU for South Ft. Myers High School (7-0)
• Approved MOU with Holiday Inn Fort Myers - Downtown Area for homeless youth housing (7-0)
• Approved $300,000.00 expenditure increase for classroom materials via Hernando County Schools bid (7-0)
• Approved contract with Lee County Board of County Commissioners for Saturday School Driver Education (7-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 Career Dual Enrollment agreement with School Board of Hendry County (7-0)

School Board Workshop Agenda - 12:00 PM

The School Board held a workshop to discuss agenda items for the upcoming regular meeting, support for on-time graduation, a healthy living collaboration, the superintendent's evaluation instrument, and prioritization of future workshop topics. No votes were taken.

• Agenda review for the August 30, 2022 regular meeting
• On-Time Graduation presentation (60 minutes) by Dr. Bernier and academic staff
• Healthy Living Collaboration discussion (30 minutes) on student wellness programs
• Superintendent's Evaluation Instrument discussion (45 minutes)
• Prioritization of future workshop topics (30 minutes)

The Board held a workshop to review the August 30 regular agenda and receive presentations on on-time graduation pathways and the Healthy Living Collaboration. The Superintendent presented a first draft of the Superintendent's Evaluation Instrument for Board feedback.

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

The Lee County School Board will consider consent agenda items including a $281,380.26 contract with PowerSchool for Naviance college and career readiness software for grades 6-12. Also up for approval is a Memorandum of Understanding with Abuse Counseling & Treatment Inc. for abuse prevention programs at no cost. The board will also approve minutes from past meetings and handle procedural opening items.

• Approval of $281,380.26 contract with PowerSchool for Naviance license and subscription for 2022-2024
• Memorandum of Understanding with Abuse Counseling & Treatment Inc. for abuse prevention programs
• Approval of official minutes from 13 prior School Board meetings
• Public comment rules and security procedures for the meeting
• Character word of the month: RESPONSIBILITY

The School Board of Lee County approved a series of consent items including student psychological and social work services, a college articulation agreement, and various equipment contracts. The board also approved the employment contract for Assistant School Board Attorney Corey Huffman.

• Approved MOU with Abuse Counseling & Treatment Inc. for abuse prevention programs (7-0)
• Approved $281,380.26 PowerSchool Naviance license for 6th-12th grades (7-0)
• Approved $888,272.00 service agreement with Soliant Health, LLC for social work services (7-0)
• Approved $600,000.00 agreement with Soliant Health, LLC and PresenceLearning for psychological services (7-0)
• Approved Career Pathways Articulation Agreements with Florida SouthWestern State College (7-0)
• Approved contract with FL Dept of Health for six nurses, estimated cost to District $204,570.00 (7-0)
• Approved up to $970,000.00 for wireless voice and broadband services via NASPO ValuePoint (7-0)
• Approved employment contract for Assistant School Board Attorney Corey Huffman at $161,204.80 (7-0)

School Board Briefing Agenda 1:00 PM

The Lee County School Board will hold a briefing to discuss a first reading of the Student Progression Plan for the 2022-2023 school year and an update on federal stimulus grant funding. The board will also review proposed revisions to multiple policies, including the Parent's Bill of Rights and Non-Discrimination policy. Additionally, the board will receive a capital project quarterly update and consider 17 new or revised job descriptions for various district positions. Public comment is permitted on agenda items only.

• First reading of Student Progression Plan (effective Aug. 31)
• Federal Stimulus Grant Funding Update
• Capital Project Quarterly Update
• First reading of policies: Student Parent Rights, Non-Discrimination, Hope Scholarships, etc.
• 17 new or revised job descriptions for positions including Director of Professional Development, Safety/Security, and Food Services supervisors

The Board agreed to move seven policies for adoption or revision and one new policy regarding Hope Scholarships forward to a first reading. Other agenda items consisted of informational updates and presentations.

• Moved to Public Hearing/1st Reading: Policy 2.0621 (Student Parent Rights)
• Moved to Public Hearing/1st Reading: Policy 2.0622 (Student and Parent Complaints)
• Moved to Public Hearing/1st Reading: Policy 3.041 (Curriculum Development)
• Moved to Public Hearing/1st Reading: Policy 3.051 (Program of Instruction)
• Moved to Public Hearing/1st Reading: Policy 2.35 (Student Publications)
• Moved to Public Hearing/1st Reading: Policy 2.062 (Parent's Bill of Rights) revision
• Moved to Public Hearing/1st Reading: Policy 1.27 (Non-Discrimination) revision
• Moved to 1st Reading: Policy 4.142 (Hope Scholarships)

School Board Workshop Agenda - 2:00 PM

At this workshop, the board will discuss the Health Services Opt-In Process, review the upcoming regular meeting agenda, and conduct a two-hour review of board bylaws with Neola consultants. No formal votes will be taken; this is a discussion session.

• Review of August 16 Regular Agenda (30-minute discussion)
• Health Services Opt-In Process presentation by Executive Director Jessica Duncan and Assistant Director Wally Colon (15 minutes)
• Two-hour review of Board Bylaws with Neola, covering 34 policy attachments on topics like public expression, meetings, voting, and ethics

The meeting was a workshop focused on discussion and information. No substantive decisions were made, as the session consisted of reviews and presentations.

School Board Briefing Agenda - 1:00 PM

The Lee County School Board will discuss an audit committee report, construction change orders, a name change for the LAMP early childhood program, and multiple policy revisions including student-parent rights, complaints, curriculum development, program of instruction, Parents' Bill of Rights, and non-discrimination. They will also review a civil rights and equity guide. One agenda item (Naviance) was pulled prior to the meeting.

• Policy prebriefing on new and revised policies including 2.0621 (Student Parent Rights), 2.0622 (Complaints), 3.041 (Curriculum Development), 3.051 (Program of Instruction), and revisions to 2.062 (Parents' Bill of Rights) and 1.27 (Non-Discrimination) — with attached HB 7 and HB 1557
• Audit Committee presentation from RSM (Matt Blondell, Weiss Campbell) and committee members
• Change Order Memo for June 2022 (presented by Construction Project Management)
• LAMP Name Change discussion (presented by Executive Director of School Development and Director of Early Childhood Learning Services)
• Civil Rights & Equity Guide review (60-minute discussion with Director of Positive Prevention and Executive Director of Student Services)

The Board held a briefing to discuss audit recommendations, construction change orders, and a potential name change for the LAMP program. Several new and revised policies were advanced to first reading. No final votes were recorded for the briefing items.

• Advanced Policy 2.0621 (Student Parent Rights) to First Reading with corrections
• Advanced Policy 2.0622 (Student and Parent Complaints) to First Reading with corrections
• Advanced Policy 3.041 (Curriculum Development) to First Reading
• Advanced Policy 3.051 (Program of Instruction) to First Reading
• Advanced revised Policy 2.062 (Parents' Bill of Rights) to First Reading with corrections
• Advanced revised Policy 1.27 (Non-Discrimination) to First Reading with corrections

School Board Special Meeting Agenda - FY 2022-2023 Tentative Budget 5:05 PM

The Lee County School Board held a special meeting to adopt the tentative FY2022-2023 budget and set proposed millage rates. The board approved a total millage of 5.557 mills, a 17.13% increase over the roll-back rate, generating $714.4 million in property tax revenue. The overall tentative budget totals $2.135 billion across all funds.

• Adopted required local effort millage of 3.309 mills raising $425.4 million
• Adopted basic discretionary millage of .748 mills raising $96.2 million
• Adopted capital outlay millage of 1.500 mills raising $192.8 million
• Total tentative budget of $2,135,684,823, including $1.05 billion for general operating
• Scheduled final budget public hearing for September 7, 2022 at 5:05 PM

The Board approved a tentative budget of $2,135,684,823 and established tentative millage rates for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The total millage rate of 5.557 mills represents a 17.13% increase over the roll back rate. A final budget public hearing is scheduled for September 7, 2022.

• Approved tentative FY23 budget of $2,135,684,823 (7-0)
• Adopted tentative required local effort millage of 3.309 mills to raise $425,410,802 (7-0)
• Adopted tentative basic discretionary millage of .748 mills to raise $96,164,183 (7-0)
• Adopted tentative capital outlay millage of 1.500 to raise $192,842,612 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution Determining Revenues and Millages and Resolution Adopting Tentative Millage Rates (7-0)
• Accepted 2022 Certification of Taxable Value (7-0)
• Scheduled final budget public hearing for September 7, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

School Board Meeting Agenda - 6:00 PM

The School Board approved a consent agenda that includes a three-year contract with GrayRobinson, P.A. for state legislative services at a cost not to exceed $261,000. The board also approved minutes from 21 prior meetings dating back to October 2020. The meeting opened with procedural items such as agenda approval, a moment of silence, and the pledge of allegiance.

• Approval of a three-year contract with GrayRobinson, P.A. for state legislative services, $261,000 total
• Approval of minutes from 21 School Board meetings held between October 2020 and June 2022
• Public comment rules and procedures outlined, including time limits and decorum rules
• Character word for July: Self-Control presented by board member Debbie Jordan

The School Board approved a charter application for Team Success, a K-8 school projected to open in the 23-24 school year. The Board also approved a three-year contract for state legislative services and several grant amendments for adult and career education.

• Approved charter school application for Team Success (7-0)
• Approved $261,000 contract with GrayRobinson, P.A. for state legislative services (7-0)
• Approved 3-year agreement with The Miami Lighthouse For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $51,990.43 reallocation for 21st Century Expanded Community Learning Centers Grant (7-0)
• Approved MOU with Urban Strategies, Inc. for adult education services (7-0)
• Approved $22,500 amendment to FY 22 Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Grant (7-0)
• Approved $22,500 amendment to FY 22 Integrated English Literacy Civics Education Grant (7-0)
• Approved $31,274 reimbursement for Career Dual Enrollment with Lee Technical Colleges (7-0)

School Board Workshop Agenda - 9:00 AM

The Lee County School Board will hold a workshop to review board bylaws with Neola consultants, discussing 70 policy attachments. The agenda includes an addition of Florida laws HB 7 and HB 1557 for consideration. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and information item.

• Review of board bylaws with Neola consultants Kathy Dupuy-Bruno, Tom Young, Frankie St. James, and Mindy McNichols
• Discussion of Florida House Bills HB 7 and HB 1557 added to the agenda
• 70 PDF attachments covering policies on committees, legal counsel, meetings, ethics, and more
• Review of policies including parliamentary authority, quorum, voting, and public participation

The Board reviewed its bylaws with Neola consultants and scheduled a follow-up review for August 11, 2022. Additionally, the Board removed Naviance from the briefing agenda to allow more time for the Civil Rights & Equity Guide.

• Agreed to continue review of Board Bylaws at August 11, 2022 Workshop
• Removed Naviance from the briefing agenda

School Board Workshop Agenda - 2:00 PM

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop to review the upcoming regular agenda, discuss a proximity plan update affecting student enrollment boundaries, and consider competitive compensation through employee benefits.

• Agenda review for July 26 regular meeting
• Proximity Plan Update: discussion on student enrollment boundaries and transportation logistics
• Creating Competitive Compensation: review of employer contributions to medical insurance
• Presentation by Dr. Adam Molloy, Soretta Ralph, Roger Lloyd, Irma Lancaster on proximity plan
• Presentation by Rob Dodig and Bonnie McFarland on employee benefits

The School Board conducted a workshop to review the July 26 regular agenda and receive updates on student assignment and employee benefits. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

School Board Quasi-Judicial Hearing Agenda - All Employee Matters/Charter School Terminations 11:00 AM

The Lee County School Board held a quasi-judicial hearing to consider the termination of Ada Cortez-Bromley, a teacher at North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts. The board voted 4-0 to suspend her without pay and benefits until receiving and acting upon the recommended order of a DOAH administrative law judge. The agenda also included standard procedural items such as the call to order and approval of the agenda.

• Petition for termination of teacher Ada Cortez-Bromley (North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts)
• Board votes to suspend without pay pending DOAH administrative law judge’s order
• Suspension carries no fiscal impact
• Termination petition served on June 2, 2022; employee requested hearing on June 21, 2022

The School Board approved the suspension without pay and benefits of Ada Cortez-Bromley. This suspension remains in effect until the Board acts upon the Recommended Order of the DOAH Administrative Law Judge.

• Approved agenda as order of business (4-0)
• Approved suspension without pay and benefits of Ada Cortez-Bromley (4-0)

School Board Briefing Agenda 1:00 PM

The Lee County School Board will hold a briefing to discuss the preliminary Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The board will also consider a position reclassification for an Assistant Director of Construction. This is a discussion session, not a voting meeting, and includes public comment on agenda items.

• Discussion of Preliminary FY23 Budget (40 minutes)
• Discussion of Position Reclassification for Assistant Director of Construction (15 minutes)
• Public comment on agenda items permitted under board rules
• Board members, attorney, and superintendent comments/reports

The Board received information regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 Preliminary Budget and the job description reclassification for Assistant Director, Construction. No formal votes were taken on these items. The Board agreed that Mrs. Gittens would contact RSM and the Audit Committee for an update.

• Agreed that Mrs. Gittens would contact RSM and the Audit Committee for an update

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

The board is voting on consent items, including service agreements for nursing up to $338,400 and a $2,172 grant amendment. The agenda also includes public comment rules and procedural items like approving minutes. No major policy debates are scheduled.

• Approval of nursing service agreements with Eleven Ash Inc./Health Force LLC, Family First Homecare, LLC, and The Stepping Stones Group, LLC for up to $338,400 through June 30, 2023
• Approval of Amendment 1 to the 21st Century Community Learning Centers FY 21-22 Grant adding $2,172 for Ft. Myers Middle Academy summer camp transportation
• Approval of official minutes from June 13-14, 2022 meetings
• Public comment rules detailed, including 3-minute speaking limit and bag restrictions

The Board approved several high-value service agreements for speech, occupational, and physical therapy. It also authorized two new charter school applications and a multi-million dollar workforce training grant for marine and auto service technology.

• Approved $4,403,310.00 Florida Job Growth Grant for Cape Coral Technical College (7-0)
• Approved charter school applications for Palms Classical Academy and Estero Classical Academy (7-0)
• Approved $7,690,280.00 for Speech Language Pathology services (7-0)
• Approved $1,054,680.00 for Occupational and Physical Therapy services (7-0)
• Approved $381,400.00 for ZONO Sanitizing Cabinets for Early Intervention Program (7-0)
• Approved $211,500.00 for individual Occupational Therapist contracts (7-0)
• Approved $62,050.00 licensing agreement with Education Design Lab for adult learners (7-0)
• Approved $177,000.00 for Orientation and Mobility and Sign Language services (7-0)

School Board Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM

This June 27, 2022 agenda outlines a workshop for discussion and information rather than formal decisions. The Lee County School Board will review the June 28 regular agenda, receive a superintendent performance assessment, pre-brief on student publication policy, and discuss community outreach sales tax projects.

• Review of the June 28, 2022 regular agenda
• Superintendent's 360 assessment presentation by Dr. Christopher Bernier
• Pre-briefing on Policy 2.35 regarding student publications
• Discussion of community outreach sales tax projects

The Board held a workshop to review the June 28 regular agenda and receive briefings on the Superintendent's 360 assessment and Policy 2.35. Members provided feedback on signage for community outreach sales tax projects. No formal votes were taken during this session.

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

This meeting is largely procedural and ceremonial, with no major policy decisions or contracts on the agenda. The board will approve the agenda, hear acknowledgements, and recognize honorees including the district's Cambridge International award, top students, and teachers of the year.

• Recognition of Cambridge International's U.S. District of the Year award for Lee County
• Recognition of two students for Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards (Hayden Germanis, Mathew Powell)
• Recognition of Ana Lamotta as APPLES Mentor of the Year
• Recognition of Marilyn Garcia as New Teacher of the Year
• Recognition of 2022 FHSAA Boys Weightlifting State Champion Jacob Renz

The Board approved several high-value contracts, including a $9 million fresh produce agreement and $1.9 million for middle school mathematics materials. Multiple educational grants for homeless youth, community learning, and academic assistance were also approved. The Board further authorized a $1.06 million agreement for apprenticeship training.

• Awarded $9M fresh produce contract to Freedom Fresh, LLC (7-0)
• Approved $1.9M for McGraw Hill – Florida Reveal Math middle school materials (7-0)
• Approved $1.06M agreement with Tri-County Apprenticeship Academy (7-0)
• Approved $963,042 Academic Assistance (ESSER II) Grant (7-0)
• Approved $500,000 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant (7-0)
• Approved $157,200 Title IX Education for Homeless Children and Youth Grant (7-0)
• Approved $25,000 athletic advertising agreement with Best Home Services (7-0)
• Approved removal of 447 items from Official Property Records (7-0)

School Board Briefing Agenda - 1:00 PM

The Lee County School Board holds a briefing to receive updates on the Innovation School initiative, quarterly reports from six advisory committees, capital projects, and change orders. New job descriptions for four administrative positions will be discussed. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and information.

• Innovation School update with FGCU and architect (45 min)
• Job descriptions for Chief Communications & Government Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent, Director Risk Management, and Chief Construction and Facilities Officer
• Capital Project Quarterly Update
• Change Order Memo for May 2022
• Quarterly reports from six advisory committees (CAC, CSI, CUAC, DAC, EDAC, FAC)

The meeting consisted of informational briefings and reports. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded during this session.

• Received 4th Quarter reports from School Board Advisory Committees
• Received update on Innovation School
• Received Capital Project Quarterly Update
• Received update on Change Order Memo for Veterans Park Academy of the Arts
• Received update on LAMP and Early Childhood Learning Services
• Superintendent received board feedback on job descriptions

School Board Workshop Agenda - 12:00 PM

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop to discuss items from the upcoming regular agenda, including legislative priorities, the superintendent's entry plan, and a 360 assessment. No votes are taken; this is a discussion and information session.

• Agenda review of the June 14, 2022 regular meeting
• Discussion of legislative priorities with consultant Ashley Stacell (60 minutes)
• Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier presents his entry plan (45 minutes)
• Presentation on a 360 assessment by Robert Dodig and Cindy McClung (30 minutes)
• Workshop topics discussion led by Cindy McClung (15 minutes)

The Board reviewed the June 14 regular agenda and the Superintendent's entry plan. Members directed staff to update legislative materials and research an outside facilitator for governance training. The Board also agreed to include VAM Scores in the teacher evaluation process as a future workshop topic.

• Directed Superintendent and Chief of Staff to create updated legislative educational materials
• Agreed to include VAM Scores in teacher evaluation process as a Workshop Topic
• Directed Superintendent to research and provide quotes for an outside facilitator for governance training
• Directed Superintendent to contractually retain the Law 360 (GFB) Assessment vendor

Lee County School Board Leasing Corporation Agenda

The Lee County School Board Leasing Corporation will meet procedurally to approve minutes from January 25, 2022, and adopt an organizational resolution electing officers. No financial items or public hearings are on the agenda. The meeting follows the regular school board session.

• Approval of the Organizational Resolution electing Debbie Jordan as President, Mary Fischer as Vice President, Christopher S. Bernier as Secretary, and Ami V. Desamours as Treasurer.
• Approval of the minutes from the January 25, 2022 meeting.

The Lee County School Board Leasing Corporation approved the organizational resolution for the election of officers. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from January 25, 2022.

• Approved the agenda as the order of business (6-0)
• Approved minutes from January 25, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved Organizational Resolution for the election of officers (7-0)

School Board Briefing Agenda 1:00 PM

The Lee County School Board will discuss a construction change order memo for April 2022. It will review the Fort Myers High School artificial turf and running track project. A teacher cultural exchange update will be presented. The board will hold a first reading and briefing of several policies, adopting, revising, and repealing specific items.

• Change Order Memo – April 2022 (discussion, 10 minutes)
• Fort Myers High School artificial turf and track presentation (30 minutes)
• Teacher Cultural Exchange Contact presentation (30 minutes)
• First reading/briefing of policies: adoption of Policies 6.041, 6.0711, 6.0712, 6.0713, 6.073; revision of Policy 6.07; repeal of Policy 6.08 (90 minutes)
• Public comment period (procedural)

The board held a briefing to discuss construction change orders, athletic facilities at Fort Myers High School, and teacher cultural exchanges. The only substantive action was a general consensus to move policies forward to a second reading with discussed changes.

• Reached general consensus to move policies to a 2nd reading with updated changes

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

This meeting is largely procedural and includes recognitions for student achievements in Black History Month, robotics (FIRST Lego League), STEM (Sunshine State Scholars), thespians, dance, and drone competitions. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Recognition of Zuri Jackson, 2022 Black History Month Contest Winner
• Recognition of FIRST Lego League Team 'Assembly Required' for Innovative Project Award
• Recognition of 2022 Sunshine State Scholars Aum Dhruv and Charles Dalton
• Recognition of Florida Junior Thespians and Florida Dance Educator's Organization participants
• Recognition of Cypress Lake High School JROTC Drone Teams for RADC World Competition placements

The Board approved agreements with the YMCA, IMAG History & Science Center, and Boys and Girls Club to operate summer programs at no cost to the District. It also approved several academic affiliation agreements for dental assisting students and multiple federal and state grants for adult education and disadvantaged students.

• Approved summer program agreements with YMCA, IMAG History & Science Center, and Boys and Girls Club (7-0)
• Approved academic affiliation agreements with Blue Sea Dental, Surfside Dental of SW FL, and Rasmussen Family Dental (7-0)
• Approved FY23 Adult Education and Family Literacy IELCE Grant for $288,192.00 (7-0)
• Approved FY23 Adult Education and Family Literacy AGE Grant for $1,135,567.00 (7-0)
• Approved Title I Part A Amendment #2 for $3,268,604.51 (7-0)
• Approved Oasis Charter Middle School Makerspace Initiative amendment for $30,397.74 (7-0)
• Approved FY22 IDEA Part B K-12 & Part B Preschool Entitlement Grant amendment for $285,465.64 (7-0)
• Approved Migrant Education Program Amendment 1 to decrease allocation by $5,546.00 (7-0)

School Board Workshop Agenda - 12:00 PM

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop to discuss the agenda for the upcoming May 17 regular meeting, review meeting structure, and conduct a self-evaluation. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information only.

• Agenda review of the May 17, 2022 Regular Agenda (60 minutes)
• Meeting structure discussion (45 minutes) led by Chief of Staff Dr. Denise Carlin
• School Board self-evaluation (90 minutes) led by Director Cindy McClung

The board held a workshop to review the May 17 regular agenda, meeting structure, and board self-evaluation. Members reached a general consensus to recommit to following board protocols.

• Reached general consensus on board members' recommitment to follow board protocols

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

The meeting consists largely of procedural opening actions, recognitions of student achievements (music, Black History contest, Odyssey of the Mind, JROTC teams), and public comment rules. No major policy decisions, contracts, or financial items are on the agenda.

• Florida Music Educators Association All-State student recognitions from multiple schools
• 2022 Black History Month contest winners Zuri Jackson (art) and Kurukulasuriya Nishini Fernando (essay) recognized
• Odyssey of the Mind state winners from P.L. Dunbar Middle, Gateway Elementary, and Allen Park Elementary
• Mariner High School JROTC marksmanship and drill teams recognized for state and national placements
• Public comment rules: 3-minute limit, bag restrictions, sign-up before meeting

The Board approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Teachers Association of Lee County for FY22-FY24 and authorized up to $5.5 million for employee wellness incentives. Other actions included approving various transportation waivers, personnel appointments, and facility payments.

• Approved FY22, FY23, and FY24 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teachers Association of Lee County (7-0)
• Approved up to $5.5M from Health Care Fund for FY23 employee wellness incentives (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Charles Gutekunst to Value Adjustment Board (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Gwynetta Gittens and alternate Mary Fischer to Value Adjustment Board (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendation of Dr. Kenneth A. Savage as Chief Strategy Officer (7-0)
• Approved MOU with Florida Masonry Apprentice & Education Foundation for industry certifications (7-0)
• Approved $12,379.05 final payment to Integrated Fire & Security Solutions for Cape Coral High School fire alarm project (7-0)
• Approved $20,437.50 final payment to Musco Sport Lighting for N FT Myers High School field lighting (7-0)

School Board Special Meeting Agenda (Closed Attorney/Client Session) 9:30 AM

The Lee County School Board will hold a closed attorney/client session to discuss settlement negotiations and litigation strategy in a PERC case filed by the Teachers Association of Lee County (TALC). The board will recess from open meeting for the closed session and then reconvene to adjourn. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session for settlement discussions in TALC v. School Board, PERC Case No. CA-2021-026

The School Board of Lee County conducted a closed attorney/client session to discuss settlement negotiations and strategy regarding a lawsuit with the Teachers Association of the Lee County (TALC). The minutes do not record any substantive decisions or votes.

School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop to review the agenda for the next day's regular meeting, assign board member committee liaisons for fiscal year 2023, discuss the acknowledgements process, and prioritize future workshop topics. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information only.

• Agenda review of the May 10, 2022 Regular Agenda (60 minutes discussion)
• Assign FY23 Board Liaisons — discussion with attached PDF of liaison assignments
• Acknowledgements Process review — discussion with draft PDF attached
• Prioritize workshop topics for future meetings

The board held a workshop to review the upcoming regular agenda and prioritize future workshop topics. Members reached a general consensus to add legislative priorities to their list and to begin discussions on single-member districts in 2023.

• Reached general consensus to add Legislative Priorities to prioritized workshop topics
• Reached general consensus to move forward with a workshop to consider single-member districts
• Reached general consensus to begin single-member district discussions in 2023

School Board Briefing Agenda 1:00 PM

The Lee County School Board holds a briefing meeting to discuss information items including first readings of the 2022-2023 student and adult codes of conduct, updates on job descriptions, capital projects, change orders, and a 60-minute presentation on the Franklin Park Design and Rebuild project. No votes are scheduled; this is an informational session.

• First reading/briefing of Student Code of Conduct 2022-2023 (PreK-5 & 6-12)
• First reading/briefing of Adult Code of Conduct 2022-2023
• Job descriptions for Director of Athletics, Manager of Program (Technical Colleges), and Manager of Business & Financial Services (Technical College)
• Capital Project Quarterly Update for April 2022 with attachments
• Franklin Park Design & Rebuild Update with a 60-minute presentation

The board conducted a briefing session featuring discussions on student and adult codes of conduct, job descriptions, and capital project updates. No formal votes were recorded for the briefing items. The board reached a consensus to have the superintendent gather further information regarding employee and family insurance recommendations from the Finance Advisory Committee.

• Directed superintendent to provide further information on Finance Advisory Committee insurance recommendations

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

The Lee County School Board is meeting to approve the agenda, hear public comment, and recognize student achievements including Microsoft State Champions, FMEA All-State selections, and winners of the High School Voter Registration Challenge. A consent item for board member travel to the 2022 FSBA/FADSS conference is also on the agenda.

• Recognition of Microsoft Office Specialist World and State Champions from Dunbar High School.
• Recognition of Florida Music Educators Association All-State selections for elementary and middle school students.
• Recognition of nine high schools participating in the 2022 Voter Registration Challenge, with 691 new voters registered.
• Approval of board member travel to the 2022 FSBA/FADSS Annual Summer Conference.

The Board approved several federal and state grants for Head Start and ARPA programs. It also authorized multiple 'piggyback' procurement contracts for supplies, dairy products, and bus cameras. One item regarding exhaust fan repairs was rejected.

• Approved $8,410,358.00 Head Start/Early Head Start Year 3 Continuation Grant
• Approved $1,014,700.00 Early Head Start-CCP Year 4 Continuation Grant
• Approved $750,000.00 Lee County BOCC ARPA Subrecipient Award Application
• Approved $4,000,000.00 contract for milk, dairy products, and fruit juices
• Approved $1,000,000.00 for classroom supplies and equipment via Collier County piggyback
• Approved $900,000.00 for Wide Area Network (WAN) and Internet Services
• Approved $75,000.00 for bus cameras, accessories, and installation
• Rejected all proposals for ITN No. N217404JA regarding exhaust fans repair and replacement

School Board Workshop Agenda - 12:00 PM

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop to review the next day's regular meeting agenda, receive a legislative update from consultants, and discuss contracts for Interim Superintendent Kenneth Savage (including termination) and Dr. Christopher Bernier (consultant and superintendent contracts). No formal votes are taken at workshops.

• Review of April 26, 2022 regular meeting agenda (60 min)
• Legislative report from Capitol Strategies Consulting (60 min)
• Discussion of Kenneth Savage's interim superintendent contract and its termination effective May 16, 2022
• Discussion of Christopher Bernier's consultant contract (Mar 9 – Apr 15, 2022) and superintendent contract (May 16, 2022 – Nov 6, 2024)

The board held a workshop to review the April 26 regular agenda, receive a legislative report, and discuss superintendent contracts. The board reached a general consensus for the Board Attorney to research legal options for the Student Advisory.

• Consensus reached for Board Attorney to explore legal options for Student Advisory

School Board Briefing Agenda 1:00 PM

This is a briefing session, not a voting meeting. The board will discuss updates on technical colleges (Cape Coral and Fort Myers) as part of the Envision 2030 plan, review health instruction materials, hear a demonstration of the Bonfire procurement software, and consider creating a chief strategy officer position. No binding decisions are expected.

• Technical College Update on Envision 2030 Objective 3 (45-minute discussion)
• Health Instruction Materials presentation and review (30-minute discussion)
• Bonfire procurement software demonstration (45-minute discussion)
• Proposal for a new Chief Strategy Officer position (10-minute discussion)
• ISSOC Quarterly Update (15-minute discussion)

The meeting consisted of briefings and informational updates. No votes were taken and no formal actions were decided upon during the session.

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

The Lee County School Board will approve the meeting agenda and conduct routine procedures such as a moment of silence and the presentation of colors. The board will recognize the Fort Myers‑based FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team "Java The Hutts" for advancing to the World Championship in Houston, TX. It will also honor the 2021‑2022 Constitution Essay Contest winners and provide public comment guidelines.

• Approval of the agenda as the order of business (motion carried).
• Moment of Silence led by Ms. Betsy Vaughn.
• Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance by Ms. Cathleen O'Daniel Morgan.
• Recognition of FIRST Tech Challenge team "Java The Hutts" advancing to the World Championship.
• Recognition of 2021‑2022 Constitution Essay Contest winners.

The Board approved several educational grants, including nearly $2M for K-3 reading tutoring. It also authorized multiple 'piggyback' contracts for classroom and office supplies and approved the transition of the Interim Superintendent.

• Approved $1.98M Reading Tutoring for K-3 Students Grant (7-0)
• Approved $135,000 Jobs for Florida's Graduates Program renewal at South Fort Myers High School (7-0)
• Approved $535,000 Magnet Schools Assistance Program Grant evaluator contract with American Education Solutions, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $600,000 for classroom materials via Hernando County Schools bid (7-0)
• Approved $600,000 for classroom supplies via Region 4 Education Service Center of Texas/OMNIA Partners (7-0)
• Approved $750,000 for office supplies via College of Central Florida E&I contract (7-0)
• Approved $700,000 for office supplies via City of Tarmac, FL contract (7-0)
• Approved contract termination and continued employment for Interim Superintendent Dr. Kenneth A. Savage effective May 16, 2022 (7-0)

School Board Workshop Agenda - 12:00 PM

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop to discuss and receive information on several items, including proposed updates to the 2022-2023 Student Code of Conduct for grades PreK-5 and 6-12, as well as an adult student code of conduct. The board will also review proposals for the school board attorney, a self-evaluation instrument, prioritize future workshop topics, hear a legal presentation on elected versus appointed superintendent, and review the agenda for the following day's regular meeting. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and information session only.

• Discussion of draft 2022-2023 Code of Conduct for Students (PreK-5 and 6-12)
• Discussion of draft 2022-2023 Code of Conduct for Adult Students
• Review of School Board Attorney Proposal
• Legal presentation on elected vs. appointed superintendent
• Review of April 12, 2022 regular meeting agenda

The Board reached general consensus to roll over the Board Attorney's contract for two years with a six-month evaluation. Members also agreed to remove hair color prohibitions from the Student Code of Conduct and adopt a Board Self-Evaluation Instrument.

• Reached general consensus to roll over Board Attorney's contract for two years
• Reached general consensus to remove hair color prohibitions from Student Code of Conduct
• Reached general consensus to decrease length of next year's Student Code of Conduct and include links
• Reached general consensus to adopt the Board Self-Evaluation Instrument with discussed changes
• Reached general consensus to move Agenda Review ahead of Prioritize Workshop Topics
• Reached general consensus to defer discussion on Elected vs. Appointed Superintendent until all members are present
• Reached general consensus for Dr. Savage to provide written responses to Board member questions (excluding items J.1 and J.2)
• Reached general consensus to keep public speakers at current location using the front screen

School Board Briefing Agenda 1:00 PM

The Lee County School Board will hold a briefing to discuss several informational items, including quarterly reports from seven advisory committees, future enrollment projections for the next 10 years, a proposal regarding the P.O.W.E.R. Buying Group for food supplies, and change order memos for January and February 2022. No formal votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information only.

• Quarterly reports (3rd quarter) from Construction, Continuous Systemic Improvement, Curriculum, District Advisory, Equity & Diversity, and Finance Advisory Committees
• Future enrollment projections presentation covering 2021-2022 school year 10-year projections, led by Planning Growth & Capacity Director
• Discussion of P.O.W.E.R. Buying Group for food supply procurement, presented by School Board Attorney and Food & Nutrition Services Director
• Change order memo for January 2022
• Change order memo for February 2022 (revised version attached)

The meeting consisted of briefing items for discussion and information. No substantive decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded in the minutes.

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

This meeting primarily consists of recognitions for district staff and student athletes, along with procedural items such as approval of the agenda and public comment. No major policy decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Recognizing Catherine Mayorga, Media Paraprofessional at Colonial Elementary, as 2022 School-Related Employee of the Year
• Recognizing Allison Kerner, Peer Collaborative Teacher at Harns Marsh Middle, as 2022 Teacher of the Year
• Recognizing 29 schools for 2020-2021 Florida PBIS Resilience awards
• Recognizing state champions in wrestling, swimming, and girls soccer
• Public comment period with 3-minute speaking limit and bag restrictions

The Board approved the official name of Amanecer Elementary School for the 2023-24 school year. Several grant applications and funding requests were approved, including technology assistance and civic literacy grants. The Board also authorized a $100,000 agreement for health instruction video production.

• Approved official name of Amanecer Elementary School (7-0)
• Approved $2,232,118.00 CRRSA ESSER II Technology Assistance Grant (7-0)
• Approved $633,780.00 FY22 Get There Faster Career Dual Enrollment Expansion Grant (7-0)
• Approved $349,985.00 CRRSA ESSER II Civic Literacy Grant (7-0)
• Approved $100,000.00 agreement with Dreamtime Entertainment, Inc. for health instruction videos (7-0)
• Approved $121,473.00 carryover of FY 21 equipment funds for Early Childhood Learning Services (7-0)
• Approved Academic Affiliation Agreement with William H. Truax III D.M.D., LLC (7-0)
• Approved appointment to the Construction Advisory Committee (7-0)

School Board Workshop Agenda - 12:00 PM

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop to review the March 29 regular agenda, discuss future whistleblower complaint procedures, and conduct a board attorney evaluation. These are discussion and information items only; no binding decisions are scheduled.

• Agenda review of March 29 regular meeting
• Recommendation of HR & Beyond and discussion of future whistleblower complaints
• Board attorney evaluation with attached documents
• Good of the Order and adjournment

The board held a workshop to review the March 29 regular agenda and discuss whistleblower complaints. Members reached a consensus to return the Board Attorney Evaluation to the April 11 workshop to define goals and finalize the evaluation on April 12.

• Consensus reached to bring back Board Attorney Evaluation at April 11 workshop

School Board Briefing Agenda - 1:00 PM ****Masks are highly recommended but not required during Board meetings.

The Lee County School Board will discuss proposed terms for a new superintendent contract, along with audit results, a master plan for Veterans Park Academy of the Arts, and high school scheduling for 2022-23. These are briefing items for discussion only; no votes are scheduled. Public comment is permitted on agenda items only.

• Discussion of proposed Superintendent contract terms (45 min)
• Audit Results presentation (30 min)
• Veterans Park Academy of the Arts Master Plan (30 min)
• High School Schedule for 2022-23 school year (30 min)
• Public comment rules with mask recommendation and bag restrictions

The board met for a briefing session consisting of informational discussions. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

School Board Student Hearing Agenda - 10:00 AM ***STUDENT HEARINGS ARE NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC***

This is a closed student hearing agenda for the Lee County School Board, not open to the public. The board voted on a settlement agreement (Case No. 21-22-0194), an expulsion of a student for the remainder of the 2021-2022 and all of 2022-2023 school years (Case No. 21-22-0305), and another settlement (Case No. 21-22-0259). All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approval of Settlement Agreement for Case No. 21-22-0194
• Expulsion of student in Case No. 21-22-0305 from Lee County Public Schools
• Approval of Settlement Agreement for Case No. 21-22-0259

The board approved the agenda and a settlement agreement for Case No. 21-22-0194. No outcome was recorded for the expulsion of student Case No. 21-22-0305 or the settlement agreement for Case No. 21-22-0259.

• Adopted agenda as order of business (5-0)
• Approved Settlement Agreement for Case No. 21-22-0194 (6-0)

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

The Lee County School Board is meeting to approve consent items, including a two-year $103,995 license agreement with Neola, Inc. for school board policies and procedures, and a no-cost MOU with Lee Health for stock Epi-pen administration. The agenda also includes procedural items, recognitions, and public comment rules.

• Approval of MOU with Lee Memorial Health System for school stock Epi-pen standing order protocol, no cost to district
• Approval of $103,995 license service agreement with Neola, Inc. for bylaws, policies, and digital publishing (two-year term)
• Public comment rules updated with COVID-19 protocols and bag restrictions

The Board approved several grant-funded budget revisions for Head Start and American Rescue Plan programs. It also authorized service agreements for cybersecurity audits, policy management, and graduation venue leases.

• Approved MOU with Lee Memorial Health System for stock Epi-pen protocols (7-0)
• Approved license agreement with Neola, Inc. for bylaws and policies not to exceed $103,995.00 (7-0)
• Approved professional services and Statement of Work #3 with RSM US LLP for IT and cybersecurity assessments not to exceed $140,000.00 (7-0)
• Approved Head Start Disaster Assistance Budget Revision for $395,962.00 (7-0)
• Approved $31,328.00 for Pinewoods Elementary Head Start playground replacement (7-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 IDEA Part B American Rescue Plan funding totaling $5,419,189.35 (7-0)
• Approved American Rescue Grant-Homeless Children and Youth application for $915,000.00 (7-0)
• Approved graduation ceremony lease agreements for May 21-22, 2022, estimated at $164,214.55 (7-0)

School Board Workshop Agenda - 12:00 PM ****Masks are highly recommended but not required during Board meetings."

This is a workshop meeting of the Lee County School Board, where members will discuss recommendations for naming Elementary J, review the agenda for the next regular meeting, and receive a strategic plan update on objectives 1-3. No final decisions are expected; items are for discussion and information only.

• Discussion of name recommendations for Elementary J from the Ad-Hoc Naming Committee
• Review of the March 8, 2022 regular School Board agenda
• Strategic Plan Update covering Objectives 1-3 (presentation and discussion)

The School Board held a workshop to discuss several items, including a strategic plan update and the March 8 regular agenda. The board reached a consensus to move forward with the name recommendation for Elementary J.

• Reached consensus to move forward with Elementary J Name Recommendation

School Board Briefing Agenda 12:00 PM ***Masks are highly recommended but not required during Board meetings.

This is a briefing meeting where the Lee County School Board will receive information and hold discussions on several policy items and a presentation. The board will hear first readings of a new mental health and wellbeing policy (4.222) and a proposal to delete the emergency protective gear policy (1.181). They will also review a challenge to instructional and media materials, and receive a presentation on a statement of work from RSM.

• Presentation on RSM Statement of Work (40-minute discussion)
• First reading of Policy 4.222 on Mental Health & Wellbeing (30-minute briefing)
• First reading of Policy 1.181 - proposal to delete the Emergency Requirement for Protective Gear (5-minute briefing)
• Information item: Challenge to Instructional and/or Media Materials (30 minutes)
• Agenda review for the February 22 regular meeting (60-minute discussion)

The Board reached consensus to move forward with a Statement of Work for RSM and a revised mental health and wellbeing policy. Members also agreed to move forward with the removal of the emergency protective gear policy and the use of Neola.

• Consensus reached to move forward with RSM Statement of Work (SOW)
• Consensus reached to move forward with Policy 4.222, Mental Health & Wellbeing with changes
• Consensus reached to move forward with removing Policy 1.181, Emergency Requirement for Protective Gear
• Consensus reached to move forward with Neola

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM ***Masks are highly recommended but not required during Board meetings.

The Lee County School Board approved the meeting agenda and appointed new members to the Construction Advisory Committee and the Continuous Systemic Improvement Advisory Committee. It also approved a letter to the Florida Senate about an elected versus appointed superintendent. Finally, the board authorized a $117,063.66 contract with the Lee County Board of County Commissioners for a summer school driver‑education program.

• Approval of the agenda as the order of business (motion carried).
• Appointment of Scott Lain to the Construction Advisory Committee (replacing Darren Watkins, District 7).
• Appointment of Emily McCarthy to the Continuous Systemic Improvement Advisory Committee (replacing John Miller, District 2).
• Approval of a letter to the Florida Senate regarding an elected vs. appointed superintendent.
• Approval of a $117,063.66 contract for a Summer School Driver Education Program funded by a $5 traffic‑ticket assessment.

The Board approved several operational expenditures, including radio equipment and network infrastructure. Other decisions included approving the 2022-2025 English Language Learners Plan and various grant requests. All listed actions were passed by a unanimous 7-0 vote.

• Approved $1.9M for two-way radio equipment and services (7-0)
• Approved $1.45M for E-Rate network infrastructure equipment (7-0)
• Approved $1.3M estimated expenditure for educational product catalog discounts (7-0)
• Approved $905,375.89 Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program Grant (7-0)
• Approved 2022-2025 English Language Learners (ELL) Plan (7-0)
• Approved $57,617 for Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (7-0)
• Approved $75,000 for towing services contract (7-0)
• Approved $75,000 for drug and alcohol testing services (7-0)

School Board Special Meeting Agenda (Closed Attorney/Client Session) 12:00 PM ***Masks are highly recommended but not required during Board meetings.

This is a procedural special meeting for a closed attorney/client session. The board will recess to discuss settlement negotiations and litigation strategy in three active lawsuits, then reconvene and adjourn without any public votes or action.

• Oakes Farms Food & Distribution Services, LLC vs. School Board (Case No. 2:20-cv-00488-JLB-MRM)
• Steven J. Bracci, P.A. vs. School District of Lee County (Case No. 20-CA-5205)
• Peggy Slichter vs. School Board of Lee County (Case No. 2:21-cv-704-JLB-NPM)

The School Board conducted a closed attorney/client session to discuss settlement negotiations and strategy for three lawsuits. The minutes record the session's timing and attendance but do not list any substantive decisions or votes.

School Board Student Hearing Agenda - 10:00 AM ***STUDENT HEARINGS ARE NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC***

The Lee County School Board held a closed student hearing on Feb 8, 2022, to consider four expulsion cases. The board voted unanimously to expel each student for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year and all of the 2022-2023 school year. Student hearing materials are not available to the public due to confidentiality laws. No fiscal impact was reported.

• Expulsion of student in Case No. 21-22-0192
• Expulsion of student in Case No. 21-22-0193
• Expulsion of student in Case No. 21-22-0254
• Expulsion of student in Case No. 21-22-0219

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM **Masks are highly recommended but not required during Board meetings. There will be social distancing.

The Lee County School Board will consider consent agenda items including a $34,772 amendment to a state personnel development grant for students with disabilities, a letter to the City of Cape Coral, a Head Start community assessment, and an advisory committee appointment. The meeting also includes routine procedural items and public comment.

• Approval of Florida State Personnel Development Grant amendment Year 4 FY 2021-22 for $34,772
• Letter to the City of Cape Coral (item added 2/8/2022)
• Approval of 2021 Head Start/Early Head Start Community Assessment
• Appointment of Carl Baxter to Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee (replacing Andres Paz in District 2)
• Recognition of National School Counseling Week, Career & Technical Education Month, Black History Month

The Board approved several educational grants, including funding for the NFL Foundation and Farm to School programs. It also authorized a contract for warehouse cleaning products and approved instructional calendar changes for four Oasis schools.

• Approved $420,000 cleaning products contract for District Warehouse Operations (6-0)
• Approved $250,000 NFL Foundation Grassroots Program Field Grant (6-0)
• Approved $194,000 Title I Part A amendment for disadvantaged students (6-0)
• Approved $100,000 Farm to School Grant FY 2021-2022 (6-0)
• Approved instructional calendar changes for Oasis Elementary South, North, Middle, and High School (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Yamaha Motor Corporation for student training at no cost to District (6-0)
• Approved appointment to the Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Approved removal of 319 items from Official Property Records (6-0)

School Board Briefing Agenda 1:00 PM ****Masks are highly recommended but not required during Board meetings.

The Lee County School Board is holding a briefing to discuss several items, including the adoption of K-12 math textbooks and the exceptional student education program. Board members will also hear from the audit committee and receive attorney tips on ethics and campaigning. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and information session.

• K-12 math textbook adoption discussion (30 minutes)
• Exceptional Student Education program discussion (90 minutes)
• Audit committee update (20 minutes)
• Attorney tips on ethics and campaigning on school grounds
• Public comment on agenda items only

The board reached a consensus to have the Superintendent direct staff to secure the amount for legal fees. A discussion regarding a community letter on elected versus appointed positions was deferred to the next meeting. Other agenda items were for discussion and information only.

• Reached consensus to direct Superintendent to secure legal fee amounts
• Reached consensus to defer discussion on Elected v Appointed community letter to next meeting

School Board Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM ****Masks are highly recommended but not required during Board meetings."

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop to discuss a human resources presentation, review the agenda for the February 8 regular board meeting, and prioritize future workshop topics. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.

• Human Resources Presentation (90-minute discussion)
• Agenda review of the February 8, 2022 Regular Board Meeting (60 minutes)
• Prioritization of workshop topics (30 minutes)

The Board held a workshop to review human resources and the upcoming regular agenda. Members reached consensus on changing workshop start times and the appointment of a consultant.

• Consensus reached for Board Workshops to begin at noon starting March 7, 2022
• Consensus reached for Dr. Bernier to serve the Board as a consultant
• Consensus reached for General Counsel & Board Attorney to begin negotiations of Dr. Bernier Superintendent final contract

School Board Special Meeting Agenda (Closed Attorney/Client Session) - 2:30 PM - ***Masks are highly recommended but not required during Board meetings.

The Lee County School Board is meeting in a closed attorney/client session to discuss settlement negotiations and strategy related to the Oakes Farms Food & Distribution Services lawsuit. The meeting includes only procedural items: call to order, recess for the closed session, and reconvene before adjournment.

• Closed attorney/client session to discuss settlement strategy in Oakes Farms Food & Distribution Services, LLC vs. School Board of Lee County (Case No. 2:20-cv-00488-JLB-MRM)

The School Board conducted a closed attorney/client session to discuss settlement negotiations and strategy regarding a lawsuit filed by Oakes Farms Food & Distribution Services, LLC and Francis A. “Alfie” Oakes, III. The minutes record the session's start and end times but do not list any substantive decisions.

School Board Briefing Agenda [Superintendent Search] 9:00 AM ****Masks are highly recommended but not required during Board meetings.

The Lee County School Board is holding a briefing to discuss and reach consensus on the final candidate for superintendent. The board will also discuss modifying legislative priorities to include a position on an elected versus appointed superintendent. Public comment is permitted only on agenda items during this briefing.

• Board discussion of superintendent final candidate selection (90 minutes)
• Discussion on modifying legislative priorities to include board position on an elected superintendent
• Board discussion and consensus of final superintendent candidate (30 minutes)
• Public comment rules and procedures for the briefing

The Board used a matrix tool to tally results for two final superintendent candidates. Members also reached a consensus to draft correspondence regarding the board's position on an elected superintendent.

• Tallied superintendent candidate matrix results: Candidate (1) received 5, Candidate (2) received 2
• Reached consensus to draft correspondence on elected superintendent position by Friday

School Board Special Meeting Agenda [Superintendent Search] 12:30 PM ****Masks are highly recommended but not required during Board meetings.

The School Board met to discuss the superintendent search and legislative priorities. The Board approved entering into contract negotiations with a chosen candidate for the Superintendent position and modified legislative priorities regarding an elected superintendent.

• Approval to enter into contract negotiations with the chosen candidate for the Superintendent position
• Modification of Legislative Priorities to include the Board's position on an Elected Superintendent

The Board approved entering contract negotiations with a chosen candidate for the Superintendent position. Members also approved modifying legislative priorities to include the Board's position on an elected superintendent.

• Approved entering contract negotiations with the chosen candidate for Superintendent (6-1)
• Approved modification to Legislative Priorities regarding an Elected Superintendent (5-2)
• Reached consensus to authorize Attorney Kathy Dupuy-Bruno to negotiate an earlier start date for the Superintendent
• Reached consensus for Attorney Kathy Dupuy-Bruno to manage the transition between Dr. Kenneth Savage and Dr. Christopher Bernier
• Reached consensus for Attorney Kathy Dupuy-Bruno to update the Board on the hiring and negotiation process
• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)

School Board Workshop Agenda [Superintendent Search] 12:30 PM **Masks are highly recommended but not required in the District Office.

The School Board holds a workshop to interview two superintendent candidates, Michael Ramirez and Christopher Bernier. A third candidate, Randy Mahlerwein, withdrew from consideration. The workshop includes panel interviews and breaks.

• Panel interview of superintendent candidate Michael Ramirez (12:30 PM - 1:20 PM)
• Panel interview of superintendent candidate Christopher Bernier (1:25 PM - 2:10 PM)
• Candidate Randy Mahlerwein withdrew; interview slot cancelled

The School Board held a workshop to interview candidates for the superintendent position. Board members questioned Michael Ramirez and Dr. Christopher Bernier. Candidate Randy Mahlerwein withdrew.

• Conducted panel interview of candidate Michael Ramirez
• Conducted panel interview of candidate Dr. Christopher Bernier
• Noted withdrawal of candidate Randy Mahlerwein

School Board Meeting Agenda w/Leasing Mtg Agenda 6:00 PM **Masks are highly recommended but not required in the District Office.

The School Board is meeting to consider consent items including approval of four Board members' travel to the FSBA Day in the Legislature ($2,631), approval of the final three interview candidates for the Superintendent search (Christopher Bernier, Randy Mahlerwein, Michael Ramirez), and an academic affiliation agreement with Great Expressions Dental Centers for dental assisting students. The agenda also includes procedural items and public comment rules.

• Approval of Board member travel to FSBA 35th Annual Day in the Legislature in Tallahassee, $2,631.
• Approval of final three superintendent interview candidates: Christopher Bernier, Randy Mahlerwein, Michael Ramirez.
• Approval of Academic Affiliation Agreement with Great Expressions Dental Centers, ADG, LLC for clinical preparation of Dental Assisting students.
• Public comment rules and COVID-19 protocols (masks recommended but not required).
• Approval of the agenda as the order of business (procedural).

The Board approved a $16,494,080.12 amendment for the ESSER II grant and selected three final candidates for the superintendent search. Several academic affiliation agreements for dental, nursing, and aerospace programs were approved. The Board also authorized budget amendments and various service contracts.

• Approved final 3 superintendent search candidates: Christopher Bernier, Randy Mahlerwein, and Michael Ramirez
• Approved $16,494,080.12 ESSER II grant amendment for program costs
• Approved $900,000 multi-copier lease and purchase from JM Todd, Inc.
• Approved $750,000 30-day extension for cafeteria disposables
• Approved academic affiliation agreements with Great Expressions Dental Centers, Coral Trace Health Care, and Genesis Care USA (no cost to District)
• Approved academic agreement with Embry-Riddle Gaetz Aerospace Institute for FY22 cost of $2,726 plus 5% of CAPE funds
• Approved academic agreement with Florida Gateway College Board of Trustees at approx. $500/course/student
• Approved reallocation of $16,445 from FY22 IDEA Part B grant for assistive technology devices

School Board Student Hearing Agenda - 9:00 AM ***STUDENT HEARINGS ARE NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC***

The Lee County School Board held a closed student hearing on January 25, 2022. The board voted to adopt the agenda and then decided on one expulsion case, approving an alternative placement at Success Academy. A second expulsion case was pulled from the agenda. The hearing is not open to the public due to confidentiality laws.

• Expulsion of Student (Case No. 21-22-0209): Board approved alternative to expulsion with placement at Success Academy for remainder of 2021-2022 and all of 2022-2023 school year.
• Expulsion of Student (Case No. 21-22-0219) was pulled from the agenda at the table.
• All six board members voted in favor on both motions.

The Board approved an alternative to expulsion for one student, placing them at Success Academy for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year. A second expulsion case involving a six-year-old student was pulled from the agenda.

• Approved alternative to expulsion with placement at Success Academy for Case No. 21-22-0209 (6-0)
• Adopted agenda as order of business (6-0)
• Pulled recommendation for Case No. 21-22-0219 from the agenda

School Board Briefing Agenda 1:00 PM ****Masks are highly recommended but not required during Board meetings.

The School Board holds a briefing to discuss and receive reports on advisory committee quarterly updates, first readings of policies on suicide prevention and allergy management, and a prebriefing on mental health and wellbeing. Key items include naming of Elementary "J", a capital project update, change order memos, and discussion of the three finalists for the superintendent search.

• Discussion of 3 finalists for Superintendent Search
• First reading of Policy 4.221 (Suicide Prevention) and Policy 4.223 (Allergy Management)
• Prebriefing on Policy 4.222 (Mental Health and Wellbeing)
• Naming of Elementary "J"
• Capital project update and change order memos for Nov/Dec 2021

The Board identified three finalists for the Superintendent position and advanced several health and safety policies to further readings or public hearings. The Board also selected six potential names for a new elementary school.

• Selected Christopher Bernier, Randy Mahlerwein, and Michael Ramirez as top three Superintendent finalists
• Moved Policy 4.221, Suicide Prevention to 2nd Reading
• Moved Policy 4.222, Mental Health and Wellbeing to 1st Reading
• Moved Policy 4.223, Allergy Management to Public Hearing
• Advanced six names for Elementary "J" naming: Sunrise, Roberto Clemente, Lee Ratner, Thomas Edison, Amanecer, and Gerald Gould
• Directed Superintendent to provide quotes for Board room technology updates

Lee County School Board Leasing Corporation

The Lee County School Board Leasing Corporation met to approve the agenda, minutes from January 12, 2021, and an organizational resolution electing Debbie Jordan as President, Mary Fischer as Vice President, Kenneth A. Savage as Secretary, and Ami V. Desamours as Treasurer. No fiscal impact items or substantive policy decisions were considered.

• Approval of minutes from January 12, 2021 meeting
• Organizational Resolution electing officers: Debbie Jordan (President), Mary Fischer (Vice President), Kenneth A. Savage (Secretary), Ami V. Desamours (Treasurer)

The board approved the organizational resolution for the election of officers. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from January 12, 2021.

• Approved the agenda as the order of business (7-0)
• Approved minutes from January 12, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved Organizational Resolution for the election of officers (7-0)

School Board Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM ****Masks are highly recommended but not required during Board meetings."

This workshop includes a 120-minute discussion on superintendent search finalists and a 60-minute review of the next day's regular agenda. The board is discussing candidates and preparing for the January 25 regular meeting.

• Superintendent Search Finalist Discussion (120 minutes)
• Agenda Review of January 25, 2022 Regular Agenda (60 minutes)

The Board held a workshop to discuss superintendent search finalists and review the upcoming regular agenda. Consensus was reached regarding the review of hiring information for a Maintenance Coordinator and further details on a produce contract.

• Reached consensus to direct Superintendent to provide hiring information for Maintenance Coordinator position to Board Attorney
• Reached consensus for Executive Director of Business Services to provide more produce contract information to Board Attorney

School Board Briefing Agenda 8:30 AM ****Masks are highly recommended but not required during Board Meetings.

The Lee County School Board will conduct interviews with three semi‑finalist candidates for superintendent: Charlie “Jeff” Perry, Michael Gaal, and Michael Ramirez. The agenda also includes scheduled breaks, a public comment period, and informational reports from board members, the board attorney, and the superintendent. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for candidate evaluation and routine updates.

• Semi‑Finalist Candidate Interview – Charlie “Jeff” Perry (8:40 AM‑9:55 AM)
• Semi‑Finalist Candidate Interview – Michael Gaal (10:20 AM‑11:35 AM)
• Semi‑Finalist Candidate Interview – Michael Ramirez (12:15 PM‑1:30 PM)
• Public Comment (procedural)
• Board Members' Comments/Reports

The School Board conducted interviews with three semi-finalist candidates for the Superintendent position. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during this briefing session.

• Interviewed Superintendent candidate Charlie “Jeff” Perry
• Interviewed Superintendent candidate Michael Gaal
• Interviewed Superintendent candidate Michael Ramirez

School Board Briefing Agenda 2:00 PM ****Masks are highly recommended but not required during Board meetings.

The Lee County School Board will conduct semi-finalist interviews for Randy Mahlerwein and Christopher Bernier at this briefing. The agenda also includes public comment procedures and standard reports from board members, the attorney, and the superintendent.

• Semi-finalist candidate interview with Randy Mahlerwein (3:30 PM – 5:05 PM)
• Semi-finalist candidate interview with Christopher Bernier (5:30 PM – 6:45 PM)
• Public comment rules outlined for the briefing (agenda items only, no public comment at workshops)

The School Board held interviews for semi-finalist candidates Randy Mahlerwein and Christopher Bernier. No other substantive decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Conducted semi-finalist candidate interview with Randy Mahlerwein
• Conducted semi-finalist candidate interview with Christopher Bernier

CANCELED - School Board Special Meeting Agenda (Closed Attorney/Client Session) 10:00 AM ***Masks are highly recommended but not required during Board meetings.

This special School Board meeting was canceled. If held, it would have been a closed attorney/client session to discuss settlement negotiations and litigation strategy in the Oakes Farms Food & Distribution Services, LLC lawsuit (Case No. 2:20-cv-00488-JLB-MRM). The agenda included procedural items such as call to order, recess for the closed session, reconvening, and adjournment.

• Closed attorney/client session on Oakes Farms Food & Distribution Services, LLC v. Lee County School District (Case No. 2:20-cv-00488-JLB-MRM)
• Settlement negotiations and litigation strategy discussion proposed
• Meeting canceled — no decisions or actions taken

School Board Meeting Agenda - 6:00 PM ****Masks are highly recommended but not required during Board meetings.

The School Board will convene for a regular meeting with procedural items including call to order, approval of the agenda, moment of silence, and pledge. The board will also acknowledge January recognitions (National School Choice Week, Celebrate Literacy Week, Martin Luther King Jr. Day) and consider consent items: appointments to three advisory committees and approval of December 7, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Appointments to Continuous Systemic Improvement Advisory Committee (Asten Harmon) and other committees
• Appointments to Curriculum Advisory Committee (Vanessa DiCillo, Joseph van Gaalen, April Palmer, Rhonda Camron)
• Appointment to Finance Advisory Committee (Carl Baxter)
• Approval of the minutes from the December 7, 2021 School Board Regular Meeting
• Public comment rules restated with COVID-19 protocols and bag restrictions

The School Board approved several high-value contracts for structured cabling, printing services, and facility maintenance. The board also ratified emergency food purchase contracts and approved a budget amendment for the 2021-22 annual school budget.

• Approved $1.8M contract for structured cabling and phone systems (6-0)
• Approved $250,000 for printing services (6-0)
• Approved $300,000 for ceiling tile and acoustical wall installation (6-0)
• Approved $70,000 for marching band uniforms (6-0)
• Approved budget amendment for 2021-22 annual school budget (6-0)
• Ratified emergency purchase contracts for food, supplies, storage, and delivery (6-0)
• Approved appointments to Board Advisory Committees (6-0)
• Approved $280,000 for public utility equipment via Sourcewell RFP (6-0)

School Board Briefing Agenda 1:00 PM ****Masks are highly recommended but not required during Board meetings.

The Lee County School Board will hold a briefing to discuss two draft policies: Policy 4.221 on Suicide Prevention and Policy 4.223 on Allergy Management. The board will also receive updates on legal services, a draft response letter regarding Cape Coral, and a proposed timeline for the superintendent search.

• Prebriefing on Policy 4.221, Suicide Prevention
• Prebriefing on Policy 4.223, Allergy Management
• Attorney Tips and Update of Office of Legal Services
• Draft response letter on Cape Coral matters
• Proposed superintendent search timeline (Jan 12–25, 2022)

The Board reached general consensus to move forward with updates to suicide prevention and allergy management policies. Members also agreed to update board correspondence and special meeting request processes. The Superintendent was directed to schedule a workshop regarding a Neola sole source bid and legal services expenditures.

• Consensus reached to move Policy 4.221, Suicide Prevention forward with suggested changes
• Consensus reached to move Policy 4.223, Allergy Management forward to a second reading
• Consensus reached to update Board Correspondence process document Step 1 to read 'Board designee'
• Consensus reached to move forward with Board Member Special Meeting Request document revisions
• Consensus reached to move forward with proposed addition to Superintendent Search Timeline Item F.3
• Directed Superintendent to schedule workshop for Neola Sole Source bid and legal services expenditure analysis (2020-present)

School Board Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM ****Masks are highly recommended but not required during Board meetings."

This workshop is a discussion-only session for the Lee County School Board to review the January 11 regular agenda, evaluate board self-assessment tools, and prioritize topics for future workshops. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Review of the January 11, 2022 regular meeting agenda (60 minutes)
• Discussion of board self-evaluation tools, including examples from Ohio, California, North Dakota, Michigan, and New York (120 minutes)
• Prioritization of future workshop topics (30 minutes)

The Board held a workshop to review the upcoming regular agenda and discuss administrative tools. Members reached a general consensus on updating the Board Self-Evaluation Tool and adding staff recruitment and retention to future workshop topics.

• Reached general consensus for Cathleen Morgan and Cindy McClung to update the Board Self-Evaluation Tool
• Reached general consensus to send form adjustments to Cindy McClung by January 17th
• Reached general consensus to add Staff Recruitment and Retention to workshop topics
• Reached general consensus for Gwynetta Gittens and Kathy Dupuy-Bruno to address legalities of a Unity Acknowledgement recommendation

School Board Workshop Agenda/Board Pre-organization Workshop, Part 2 - 11:00 AM ****Masks are highly recommended but not required during Board meetings.

The Lee County School Board will hold a pre‑organization workshop to discuss protocol items, the process for board member articles and assignments, the upcoming board meeting calendar, and the superintendent search. The session is informational and does not indicate any formal decisions. Presenters include the Board Chair and staff directors. Attachments provide a revised protocol manual and a code of ethics for board members.

• Discussion of protocol items (60 minutes)
• Review of board member articles process and assignments (15 minutes)
• Planning of board meeting calendar (30 minutes)
• Superintendent search discussion (40 minutes)
• Presentation of revised protocol manual and code of ethics

The Board held a pre-organization workshop to discuss protocol, member assignments, and the meeting calendar. Consensus was reached on communication standards and the timeline for the superintendent search.

• Reached consensus to use thumbs up to indicate agreement
• Reached consensus to differentiate between individual statements and those made on behalf of the Board
• Reached consensus for Ray & Associates to work with HR on the Superintendent Search Timeline

School Board Workshop Agenda - 9:00 AM [Superintendent Search] ****Masks are highly recommended but not required during Board meetings.

The School Board holds a workshop with consultant Ray and Associates to review 10 redacted superintendent candidate files, conduct a matrix prioritization, and determine which candidates will be interviewed. The board will also set interview dates, select interview questions, and review next steps in the search process.

• Review of 10 redacted superintendent candidate files (Bernier, Betts, Gaal, Jackson, Mahlerwein, Martzloff, Olney, Perry, Ramirez, Savage)
• Matrix prioritization process to rank candidates
• Determination of which candidates will be interviewed
• Selection of interview dates (60-day timeline)
• Selection of interview questions for finalists

The School Board conducted a workshop to review applicants and candidate reports for the superintendent search. Using a matrix prioritization process, the Board reached a consensus to select five candidates for interviews.

• Selected Christopher Bernier for superintendent interviews
• Selected Michael Ramirez for superintendent interviews
• Selected Randy Mahlerwin for superintendent interviews
• Selected Michael Gaal for superintendent interviews
• Selected Charlie Perry for superintendent interviews