Lee County School District public meetings in 2024

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

The Lee County School Board met primarily for recognitions and procedural business. They approved the agenda as the order of business and honored student artists, a cross country champion, a school psychologist, and district communications awards. No major policy actions or financial decisions were on the agenda.

• Approval of the agenda as the order of business
• Recognition of 35th Annual Holiday Greeting Card Celebration winners
• Recognition of FHSAA Class 3A Girls Cross Country State Champion Masha Dorofeev
• Recognition of Amy Clark as Florida Association of School Psychologists President-Elect
• Recognition of Communications Department for Emmy nominations and MarCom Awards

The School Board of Lee County approved a $1 million safety and security equipment grant and several academic affiliation agreements. The board also authorized expenditures for the JROTC Ball and a contract for heavy trucks and buses. All consent items were passed unanimously.

• Approved $1,000,000 Safety and Security Equipment TAPS 25A360 Grant (7-0)
• Approved JROTC Ball contract with Caloosa Sound Convention Center not to exceed $60,000 (7-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 Career Dual Enrollment agreement with School Board of Hendry County (7-0)
• Approved 3-year Academic Affiliation Agreement with NCH Healthcare System, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved 2024-2026 School Health Service Plan (7-0)
• Approved $447,442 reallocation for Stronger Connections Grant (7-0)
• Approved Multidisciplinary Partner Interagency Agreement for juvenile victim interviews (7-0)
• Approved up to $300,000 for heavy trucks and buses via Florida Sheriff's Association contract (7-0)

School Board Workshop Agenda with Public Comment 1:00 PM

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop to receive information and discuss food service operations, construction change orders, job descriptions, ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funding, investment strategy, insulin pricing litigation, and board advisory committees. No votes are expected; this is a discussion-only session. Public comment will be accepted at the beginning.

• Food service operations update (45-minute presentation)
• Construction change order report for October 2024
• New and revised job descriptions including transportation and administrative roles
• ESSER federal relief fund status and spending discussion
• Insulin pricing litigation presentation by outside counsel

The Board held a workshop consisting primarily of informational presentations. General consensus was reached regarding the leadership of future workshops and the process for hiring a Board Auditor.

• Consensus reached to have Vice Chair run School Board Workshops starting January 2025
• Consensus reached for Chair Samuel Fisher to continue hiring process for Board Auditor applicants
• Consensus reached for Dr. Savage to present a plan to incorporate Advisory Committees under the District Advisory Committee (DAC)

School Board Onboarding Retreat Agenda - 9:30 AM

The School Board and Superintendent are meeting for an onboarding retreat. The session is focused on training and discussion for board members.

• Onboarding discussion with the Board and Superintendent

School Board Meeting (Board Organization) 6:00 PM

The board elected Samuel Fisher as Chairman and Jada Langford Fleming as Vice Chairman, each for a one-year term, with votes of 6-1 (Debbie Jordan dissenting). The board also approved the 2025 regular meeting calendar and the meeting agenda.

• Elected Samuel Fisher as Board Chairman (vote 6-1, with Debbie Jordan nay)
• Elected Jada Langford Fleming as Board Vice Chairman (vote 6-1, with Debbie Jordan nay)
• Approved the calendar establishing regular School Board meetings for January–December 2025
• Approved the agenda as the order of business
• Public comment procedures under Policy 0169.1 were provided as information

The Board elected Samuel Fisher as Chairman and Jada Langford Fleming as Vice Chairman. Members approved the 2025 meeting calendar and authorized significant expenditures for textbooks, instructional materials, and various facility service contracts.

• Elected Samuel Fisher as Board Chairman (6-1)
• Elected Jada Langford Fleming as Board Vice Chairman (6-1)
• Approved 2025 Regular School Board Meeting Calendar (6-1)
• Approved renaming Bayshore Elementary School to Bayshore School (7-0)
• Approved renaming Fort Myers Middle Academy to Fort Myers Middle School (7-0)
• Approved up to $77.2M for instructional materials, textbooks, and IT (7-0)
• Approved up to $700,000 for recycling services via Coastal Waste & Recycling, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved up to $575,000 for trash can liners from multiple vendors (7-0)

School Board Workshop Agenda with Public Comment 2:30 PM

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop briefing to discuss several items including new job descriptions, construction updates, proposed name changes for Bayshore Elementary and Fort Myers Middle School, the 2025-2026 student enrollment plan, and a first reading of policy revisions including a new policy on artificial intelligence. Public comment will be heard at the meeting.

• Proposed name changes for Bayshore Elementary and Fort Myers Middle School
• First reading of new Artificial Intelligence policy for schools
• 2025-2026 student enrollment plan briefing
• Construction change orders for August and September 2024
• New job descriptions for Data Analyst, Government Relations Director, and Talent Acquisition Representative

The Board held a workshop to review job descriptions, construction reports, and proposed school name changes. Members reached a general consensus to move presented policies forward to a public hearing and second reading. No formal votes were recorded for the briefing items.

• Reached general consensus to move policies from 1st Reading to Public Hearing/2nd Reading

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

The Lee County School Board will receive a community update on Hurricane Milton recovery, recognize a student state bowling champion, and conduct routine procedural business including public comment.

• Hurricane Milton Recovery Community Update (information item)
• Recognition of Cape Coral High School student Daniel Lynn for winning the 2024 FHSAA individual bowling State Championship
• Approval of the agenda as the order of business
• Acknowledgment of Holocaust Education Week (November 4-8, 2024)
• Public comment procedures and rules for participation

The Board approved several operational agreements, including a student evacuation plan with Lee Health and a multi-year collective bargaining agreement with the Support Personnel Association of Lee County. The Board also authorized various expenditures for school maintenance, paper products, and sports lighting.

• Approved emergency evacuation agreement with Lee Memorial Health System (7-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 School Improvement Plans (7-0)
• Approved MOU with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast Inc. (7-0)
• Awarded up to $1.5M paper products contract to four vendors (7-0)
• Approved FY25, FY26, and FY27 Collective Bargaining Agreement with SPALC (7-0)
• Approved $650,000 increase for sports lighting solutions, totaling $2.19M (7-0)
• Approved up to $750,000 for wood floor installation and refinishing (7-0)
• Approved $1.00 easement grant to Florida Power and Light for Cypress Lake Middle School (7-0)

School Board Special Meeting Agenda (Closed Attorney/Client Session) 1:30 PM

The Lee County School Board will hold a special meeting that consists of a closed attorney/client session to discuss strategies related to litigation expenditures in the case of Natasha Creacy et al. v. Lee County School District. No public decisions or votes are expected during this session.

• Closed session to discuss litigation expenditures in NATASHA CREACY, ET AL. v. LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, Case No. 24-CA-3342
• Session will be attended by all seven board members, superintendent, and legal counsel

The School Board conducted a closed attorney/client session to discuss strategies related to litigation expenditures for the case of Natasha Creacy, et al. v. Lee County School District. No public votes or substantive decisions were recorded in the open portions of the meeting.

• Held closed attorney/client session regarding Case No. 24-CA-3342

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

The Lee County School Board is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda limited to approving previous meeting minutes. The agenda consists largely of procedural items including call to order, agenda approval, invocation, presentation of colors, acknowledgements for Disability History and Awareness Month, and public comment rules. No substantive decisions or discussions on policy, contracts, or budget are scheduled.

• Approval of the agenda as the order of business
• Approval of official minutes from prior school board meetings
• Character Word for October: Respect
• Acknowledgment of October 2024 as Disability History and Awareness Month
• Public comment procedures and rules outlined in Policy 0169.1

The Board approved several no-cost agreements for after-school and health services at Franklin Park Elementary. It also authorized expenditures for psychological services and a multi-vendor contract for classroom and office furniture. All items were passed as part of the Consent Agenda.

• Approved $1.7M furniture contract for classrooms and offices (7-0)
• Approved $400,000 agreement with Soliant Health, LLC for psychological services (7-0)
• Approved $400,000 agreement with AMN Healthcare, INC for school psychologist services (7-0)
• Approved $200,000 expenditure with PresenceLearning, Inc. for psychological services (7-0)
• Approved $270,600 contract with Florida Department of Health for school nurses (7-0)
• Approved no-cost agreements with New Horizons of Southwest Florida and Boys and Girls Club of Lee County (7-0)
• Approved shared use agreements with Lee Health and United Way at Franklin Park Elementary (7-0)
• Approved 2024-25 School Safety and Security Best Practices Self-Assessment (7-0)

School Board Workshop Agenda with Public Comment 2:30 PM

The Lee County School Board workshop on October 22, 2024, includes briefing items on job descriptions, the Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool, a district compliance report, a new Name, Image, and Likeness policy, and a first reading of multiple policy revisions and new policies. The board will also discuss salary schedule updates and the role of a board auditor. Public comment is scheduled at the end of the workshop.

• Policy review first reading: revisions to staff discipline policies (1139.01, 3139.01, 4139.01), Guardian Program (8408), Volunteers (9200), and new policies on Procurement for Federal Grants (6325), Excessive Force, and Name, Image, and Likeness.
• Salary schedule updates presented by CFO and HR director, with a 1,487 KB PDF attachment.
• Pre-briefing of new Policy XXXX on Name, Image, and Likeness for student athletes.
• Discussion on the role of a board auditor, presented by Board Chair Samuel Fisher.
• Presentation of the Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool (FSSAT) by Executive Director Dave Newlan.

The Board held a workshop to review job descriptions, safety tools, and salary schedules. Consensus was reached to move forward with a Name, Image, and Likeness policy and advance several other policies to a second reading. The Board decided to postpone hiring a Board Auditor until a new board is appointed.

• Reached general consensus to move forward with Name, Image, and Likeness policy
• Reached general consensus to move policies from 1st Reading to Public Hearing/2nd Reading
• Reached general consensus to wait for new board appointment before hiring a Board Auditor

School Board Meeting Agenda CANCELED

This meeting was canceled; no business was conducted. The agenda contained only procedural items and public comment rules that were not acted upon.

• Meeting canceled; no votes or decisions taken.

School Board Workshop Agenda CANCELED

The October 8, 2024 School Board Workshop for Lee County School District was canceled. No decisions or discussions took place. Items on the agenda, including school name changes and updates on safety assessments and federal funding, were not addressed.

• Bayshore Elementary School name change — discussion canceled
• Fort Myers Middle School name change — discussion canceled
• Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool (FSSAT) briefing — canceled
• ESSER final reporting and updates — canceled
• Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policy pre-briefing — canceled

School Board Special Meeting Agenda (Closed Attorney/Client Session) CANCELED

This special meeting of the Lee County School Board was canceled. It had been scheduled for a closed attorney/client session to discuss litigation expenditures in the case NATASHA CREACY et al. v. Lee County School District, Case No. 24-CA-3342.

• Closed attorney/client session canceled
• Litigation strategy discussion for NATASHA CREACY case, Case No. 24-CA-3342

The scheduled Special Meeting for October 8, 2024, was canceled. The provided text contains no record of decisions or actions taken.

School Board Quasi-Judicial Hearing Agenda 2:00 PM

The Lee County School Board held a quasi-judicial hearing and voted to suspend Carlos Escobar, a bus driver, without pay pending a DOAH hearing, or to terminate his employment effective September 17, 2024. The petition for termination outlines the grounds for removal. The board also approved the agenda as the order of business.

• Approval of suspension without pay and benefits for bus driver Carlos Escobar pending DOAH hearing or termination effective September 17, 2024

The provided minutes contain no record of decisions, approvals, or denials. The text consists of a statement from School Board Attorney Kathy Dupuy-Bruno regarding the recording of minutes for specific hearings and sessions.

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

This is a regular Lee County School Board meeting consisting largely of procedural items. The board will vote to approve the official minutes from its September 5, 2024 briefing, special meeting, and regular meeting. The agenda also includes detailed public comment procedures under Board Policy 0169.1. No substantive policy changes, contracts, or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the September 5, 2024 School Board Briefing, Special Meeting (FY 2024-2025 Final Budget), and School Board Meeting
• Public comment rules outlined per School Board Policy 0169.1, including time limits and decorum requirements
• Invocation by Mrs. Melisa W. Giovannelli and Presentation of Colors by Mrs. Chris N. Patricca
• Approval of the agenda as the order of business
• Call to order by Board Chair Samuel Fisher

The School Board approved a $265,000 auditing contract with RSM US LLP and several academic partnerships, including dental screenings and nursing clinicals. The Board also authorized multiple grant applications and amendments for mathematics, reading, and supplemental programming. All consent items passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved auditing services contract with RSM US LLP not to exceed $265,000 (7-0)
• Approved $559,399.68 athletic trainer services agreement with Lee Health (7-0)
• Approved $85,000 Articulated Acceleration Plan with Keiser University (7-0)
• Approved $2,222,533.00 ARP ESSER Supplemental Programming grant amendment (7-0)
• Approved $536,600.00 Intensive Afterschool and Weekend Academies grant amendment (7-0)
• Approved $235,371.00 Targeted Mathematics Grants and STEM amendment (7-0)
• Approved $103,600.00 High-Impact Reading Interventions grant amendment (7-0)
• Approved $75,000.00 District Threat Management Coordinators grant application (7-0)

School Board Briefing Agenda 2:30 PM

This is a briefing meeting (no votes expected) for the Lee County School Board. The board will discuss a July 2024 construction change order report, new and revised job descriptions, an internal audit presentation from RSM, a first reading of nine policy revisions and new policies (including artificial intelligence and academic honesty), and academic outcomes for the 2023-2024 school year.

• Construction change order report for July 2024
• New job descriptions for ESOL Compliance Specialist, Lift Station Technician, Legal Services Coordinator, Transportation Staffing Specialist, and Director of Health Services
• RSM internal audit presentation to the board
• First reading of policies: Public Participation, Part-Time Extra Curricular Personnel, Self-Administered Medication, Tutoring for Credit, Driver Education, Dropout Prevention, Academic Honesty, Due Process Rights, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Presentation on academic outcomes for the 2023-2024 school year

The Board agreed to proceed with specific areas of the RSM Statement of Work Plan, including cybersecurity and capital planning. Members also reached a general consensus to move presented policies forward to a second reading. No formal votes were recorded for the briefing items.

• Agreed to proceed with RSM Statement of Work Plan areas: Capital Planning, Cybersecurity Incident Response, Facilities Maintenance, ESE Services, and Follow-up Testing on previously Issued Internal Audits
• Reached general consensus to move policies from 1st Reading to Public Hearing/2nd Reading
• Requested Breakfast and Lunch Menu options be included in a future workshop

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

This meeting consists of standard procedural items: call to order, agenda approval, invocation, pledge, and acknowledgments for September (American Founders Month, Constitution Day, Freedom Week). The only action item listed is approval of the official minutes. No substantive policy or financial decisions are on the agenda.

The School Board approved several consent items, including a $3 million contract for insurance and FEMA claims support. The board also approved various procurement contracts for office supplies, plumbing, and educational materials, as well as the 2023-24 annual financial report.

• Approved $3M contract renewal with Imperium Consulting LLC for Insurance, FEMA Claims and Risk Management Support (7-0)
• Approved $800,000 contract with ODP Business Solutions, LLC for office supplies (7-0)
• Approved $600,000 expenditure for Amatrol Products - IGNITE Advanced Manufacturing courses from D.C. Jaeger Corporation (7-0)
• Approved $425,000 contract with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for plumbing equipment and services (7-0)
• Approved $350,000 contract for lock and door hardware with multiple vendors (7-0)
• Approved $154,000 estimated reimbursement for School Readiness Provider Contracts at three elementary schools (7-0)
• Approved the Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved the 2024-2025 Uniform Statewide Assessment Calendar and District Required Progress Monitoring Schedule (7-0)

School Board Briefing Agenda 1:00 PM

The Lee County School Board will review proposed revisions to over 50 policies, including those on tutoring, ethics, and emergency management, and receive a construction project update.

• Policy review: 68 proposed policy revisions and 6 new policies
• Construction projects: Bi-monthly update for September 2024
• Civil Rights and Equity Guide: First reading of updated guide
• Job descriptions: Review of Executive Director of Human Resources
• Public comment: Procedures for public participation at meetings

The Board directed the Superintendent to change the Chief Auditor job title to Board Auditor and appointed Chair Fisher as the liaison for the matter. The Board also reached a consensus to move a Civil Rights and Equity Guide and several policies forward to public hearings.

• Directed Superintendent to change Chief Auditor title to Board Auditor
• Designated Chair Fisher as Board liaison for the Board Auditor title change
• Reached consensus to move Civil Rights and Equity Guide to Public Hearing/2nd Reading
• Reached consensus to move presented policies to Public Hearing/2nd Reading
• Agreed to include school start time law adaptation in upcoming Legislative platform discussion

School Board Special Meeting Agenda - [FY 2024-2025 Final Budget] 5:05 PM

The School Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the final budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. Presentations will cover the proposed millage rate, the percent increase over the roll-back rate, and a budget overview. No specific dollar amounts or tax rates are listed in the agenda.

• Public hearing on the FY 2024-2025 final budget
• Presentation on proposed millage rate
• Presentation on percent increase (decrease) over roll-back rate
• Budget overview presentation with attached PDF
• Presentation of proposed FY25 final budget book and position changes

The School Board approved the final budget for the 2024-2025 school year totaling $2,911,393,396. The board also adopted final millage rates, resulting in a total millage of 5.286 mills, which is a 2.54% increase over the roll back rate.

• Approved FY25 Final Budget of $2,911,393,396 (7-0)
• Adopted required local effort millage of 3.0380 mills to raise $468,025,885 (7-0)
• Adopted basic discretionary millage of 0.748 mills to raise $115,234,813 (7-0)
• Adopted capital outlay millage of 1.500 to raise $231,085,855 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution Determining Revenues and Millages and Resolution Adopting Final Millage Rates (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)

School Board Briefing Agenda 1:00 PM

The board will receive a briefing and first reading on the Student Progression Plan including the Secondary Course Catalog for FY25. Other briefing items include a revision to the Director of Transportation Services job description, an update on the classification and compensation study, and a discussion on the Capital Plan Philosophy. The meeting also includes a public comment period governed by Board Policy 0169.1.

• Briefing/1st reading of Student Progression Plan and Secondary Course Catalog (Action/Consent)
• Revision of job description D-11.14 for Director, Transportation Services
• Update on SDLC Classification and Compensation Study Project by Evergreen Solutions
• Discussion of Capital Plan Philosophy by Operational Planning & Projects
• Public comment period with rules outlined in Board Policy 0169.1

The Board reviewed the 2024-2025 Student Progression Plan and Secondary Course Catalog, which will now proceed to a public hearing and second reading. Other items included briefings on job descriptions, a compensation study, and capital plan philosophy.

• Student Progression Plan and Secondary Course Catalog moved to Public Hearing/2nd Reading

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM*

The Lee County School Board approved the meeting agenda and recognized students who won awards at national and state science and engineering competitions. The meeting also detailed procedures for public comment.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Recognition of 2024 Invention Convention U.S. National Winners
• Recognition of 69th Annual Florida State Science and Engineering Fair Winners
• Information on public comment procedures for Board meetings

The Board approved several operational contracts for security, maintenance, and fire safety. It also authorized two grants for English language learners and immigrant youth, and approved budget increases for the Cape Coral Technical College and Cypress Lake Middle School projects.

• Approved $432,000 renewal for on-call security services with Mason Evans, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $2,943,558.01 grant proposal for Title III English Language Learners (5-0)
• Approved $469,631.00 grant for recently arrived immigrant children and youth (5-0)
• Approved $1M contract for building and property maintenance trades services (5-0)
• Approved $850,000 for gate and fencing services with V Enterprises of SWFL, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $47,740 budget increase for Cape Coral Technical College expansion (5-0)
• Approved $9,788,327 budget increase for Cypress Lake Middle School rebuild portables (5-0)
• Approved $74,118.90 final payment for Ft Myers High School running track (5-0)

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM*

The School Board meeting includes the formal recognition of Leanne Olmstead as the 2023-2024 APPLES Mentor of the Year. The agenda also covers procedural business such as the approval of the agenda and public comment guidelines.

• Recognition of Leanne Olmstead, Language Arts Teacher at Ida Baker High School, as 2023-2024 APPLES Mentor of the Year

The Board approved several grants, including $9.1M for school-based mental health services and $23,600 for the International Baccalaureate Bonus Program. Members also approved VPK provider contracts and multiple facility maintenance and construction payments. All items were passed via the Consent Agenda.

• Approved School-Based Mental Health Services Grant of $9,127,419.00
• Approved International Baccalaureate Bonus Program Grant of $23,600.00
• Approved VPK Provider Contracts with estimated reimbursement of $1,374,355.00
• Approved $3,000,000.00 HVAC Facility Management Systems contract (PASCO and Electronic Systems Services, Inc.)
• Approved $250,000.00 commercial doors and frames contract (Mako Door, LLC)
• Approved $137,500.00 automotive batteries contract (Battery USA, Inc.)
• Approved $100,000.00 disaster recovery services contract (Crowder-Gulf Joint Venture, Inc.)
• Approved $250,000.00 expenditure increase for HD Supply, Inc. maintenance supplies

School Board Briefing Agenda 2:00 PM

The Lee County School Board will meet in a briefing session to discuss informational items. The agenda includes a presentation on the 2024-2025 Uniform Assessment Calendar and a first reading of updates to Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (ESE SP&P). The board will also discuss the role and structure of Board Advisory Committees. No votes are scheduled; this is a briefing and discussion meeting.

• Presentation and discussion of the 2024-2025 Uniform Assessment Calendar (30 minutes)
• First reading of updated Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures for 2023-2026 (20 minutes)
• Discussion on the purpose and membership of Board Advisory Committees (30 minutes)
• Review of upcoming meeting agenda items (10 minutes)

The Board agreed to keep the 2024-2025 calendar as approved, directing the Calendar Committee to honor Veterans Day in the 2025-2026 calendar and all subsequent years. The Board also directed the Superintendent to implement a sportsmanship agreement between schools. No formal votes were recorded for briefing items.

• Agreed to keep 2024-2025 calendar as approved
• Directed Calendar Committee to honor Veterans Day for 2025-2026 and subsequent years
• Directed Superintendent to engage in a sportsmanship agreement between schools
• Agreed to consolidate the August 21, 2024, School Board Workshop and Briefing
• Advanced ESE SP&P policies to Public Hearing/2nd Reading

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

The School Board is holding a special meeting solely for a closed attorney/client session. The closed session will discuss litigation expenditures and strategies in the case Southwest Charter Foundation, Inc. v. School Board of Lee County (Case No. 24-CA-004665). No public decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Closed attorney/client session to discuss strategy in Southwest Charter Foundation, Inc. v. School Board of Lee County, Case No. 24-CA-004665
• Meeting is procedural: call to order, recess for closed session, reconvene, adjourn

The School Board conducted a closed attorney/client session to discuss strategies for litigation expenditures in the case of Southwest Charter Foundation, Inc. v. The School Board of Lee County. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the open portions of the meeting.

School Board Workshop Agenda - 12:00 PM

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop to discuss three topics: an AI presentation, a debrief of the Riverdale High School renovation audit, and a review of the regular meeting agenda. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information.

• AI presentation by CIO Dwayne Alton and FGCU's Dr. Leandro Nunes de Castro
• Riverdale High School renovation audit debrief with Chief Operations Officer Larry Stephens
• Agenda review of the July 30, 2024 regular board meeting

The Board conducted a workshop featuring an AI presentation and a debrief on the Riverdale High School Renovation Audit. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded during this session.

School Board Briefing Agenda 3:00 PM

The board will receive briefings on the June 2024 Construction Change Order Report and the annual instructional materials for 6-12 Health (first reading). They will also discuss job descriptions for new and revised positions and hear an internal audit presentation from RSM. Public comment is scheduled.

• Briefing on June 2024 Construction Change Order Report
• Annual Instructional Materials for 6-12 Health (first reading)
• Discussion of job descriptions: new position (Human Resources Business Partner), revisions to Coordinator, Facility Plan Data (Sr) and Assistant Director, Transportation
• RSM presentation on SDLC employee timekeeping, fleet operations, asset management, internal audit follow-up, and FY25 risk assessment plan

The Board reviewed instructional materials for 6-12 Health, which will now move to a public hearing. The Board also reached a consensus to add Exceptional Student Education (ESE) to the 2024 audit plan. No formal votes were recorded for the briefing items.

• Moved 6-12 Health instructional materials to Public Hearing/2nd Reading
• Reached consensus to add Exceptional Student Education (ESE) to the 2024 audit plan

School Board Special Meeting Agenda - [FY 2024/2025 Tentative Budget] 5:05 PM

The Lee County School Board is meeting to present and discuss the FY 2024/2025 tentative budget, including proposed millage rates and tax increases. A public hearing will be held to receive comments before final adoption. The board will consider the tentative budget based on the presentations.

• Presentation on percent increase/decrease over roll-back rate
• Presentation on proposed millage rates
• Presentation and consideration of the FY25 Tentative Budget and position changes
• Public hearing on the tentative budget with advertisement notices
• Proposed tax increase and capital outlay tax notices

The Board approved a tentative budget totaling $2,765,457,005 and established millage rates for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. These rates represent a 2.54% increase over the roll back rate. A final public hearing is scheduled for September 5, 2024.

• Adopted tentative required local effort millage of 3.0380 mills (6-0)
• Adopted tentative basic discretionary millage of 0.748 mills (6-0)
• Adopted tentative capital outlay millage of 1.500 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution Determining Revenues and Millages and Final Millage Rates for FY 2024-2025 (6-0)
• Adopted $2,765,457,005 tentative budget for FY 2024-2025 (6-0)
• Accepted 2024 Certification of School Taxable Value (6-0)
• Scheduled final budget public hearing for September 5, 2024 (6-0)

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM*

The Lee County School Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from prior meetings. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as the call to order, moment of silence, pledge of allegiance, and a character word recognition. Public comment rules are outlined, but no substantive policy decisions, contracts, or hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of official minutes from June 26, 2024 School Board Briefing and June 26, 2024 School Board Meeting

The Board approved several high-cost academic and health initiatives, including a K-12 reading plan and a mental health assistance allocation. It also authorized expenditures for security services and various clinical affiliation agreements for students.

• Approved K-12 Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading Plan totaling $17,716,928.00
• Approved 2024-2025 Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan at a cost of $6,173,441.00
• Approved up to $125,000.00 for District Wide Deputy Detail Services
• Approved SRO contract with City of Sanibel Police Dept not to exceed $75,000.00
• Approved service agreement with Soliant Health, LLC for social work services up to $258,000.00
• Approved extension of Board Auditor agreement with RSM US, LLP through June 30, 2025
• Approved MOU with Lee County Sheriff's Department for training and outreach at no cost
• Approved clinical affiliation agreements with Gulf Coast Village, The Preserve, Palm View, and Innovative Dermatology

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM*

The Lee County School Board is holding a meeting with procedural items including approval of the agenda, a moment of silence, and the pledge of allegiance. The main substantive items are two recognitions: David Newlan for the PineApple Report’s 2024 Excellence in Education Award for School Safety, and Attorney Kathy Dupuy-Bruno for achieving Education Law Board Certification. No other decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Recognition of David Newlan, District Executive Director of Safety, Security & Emergency Management, for PineApple Report’s 2024 Excellence in Education Award for School Safety
• Recognition of Attorney Kathy Dupuy-Bruno for achieving Florida Bar Board Certification in Education Law

The Board approved multiple contracts for School Resource Officers and over $13.2M for Exceptional Student Education services. Other actions included approving the 2024-2025 high school graduation dates and the detention center school calendar.

• Approved Lee County Sheriff's Department SRO contract not to exceed $5,738,573
• Approved City of Cape Coral SRO contract not to exceed $1,440,000
• Approved City of Fort Myers Police Department SRO contract not to exceed $1,388,801.04
• Approved ESE service agreements with multiple providers not to exceed $13,219,758
• Approved $650,000 for athletic officials for 2024-2025
• Approved 2024-2025 high school graduation dates
• Approved 2024-2025 school year calendar for Detention Center
• Appointed Marion Briggs as Citizen Member to the Value Adjustment Board

School Board Briefing Agenda 2:30 PM*

The School Board is briefed on the FY25 preliminary budget and an academic transformation update. The board also reaches consensus on appointments to the Value Adjustment Board and the Florida School Boards Association, and reviews construction change orders and proposed job descriptions. No votes are taken at this briefing meeting.

• Presentation of FY25 Preliminary Budget (40-minute briefing)
• Appointment of Samuel Fisher to Lee County Value Adjustment Board, Jada Langford Fleming as alternate (effective Aug 1, 2024)
• Appointment of Samuel Fisher as FSBA Director, Debbie Jordan as alternate (2-year term)
• Review of Construction Change Order Report for May 2024 (informational)
• Review of new job descriptions: Director of Student Services, Executive Director of School Choice, Regional Associate Superintendent, Chief Auditor, and revision of Director of Business Intelligence

The board reached general consensus to appoint members to the Lee County Value Adjustment Board and the Florida School Boards Association's Board of Directors. Other items included presentations on the FY25 Preliminary Budget and construction change orders.

• Appointed Samuel Fisher and Jada Langford Fleming (Alternate) to the Lee County Value Adjustment Board
• Appointed Samuel Fisher (Director) and Debbie Jordan (Alternate) to the FSBA Board of Directors

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

The School Board is meeting to recognize outstanding teachers and long-term employees. The agenda consists primarily of acknowledgments and procedural items.

• Recognition of Robert Jones (Lehigh Acres Middle School) as 2023-2024 New Teacher of the Year
• Autism Acceptance Awards for Mia DePasquale (Three Oaks Middle School) and Caroline King (Gulf Elementary)
• Longevity Staff Recognition for Robert Mazza (30 years) and Bonnie Mazza (25 years)
• Recognition of the Board as a Certified Master Board by the Florida School Board Association

The School Board approved several consent items, including a $7 million contract for dairy products and juice. The board also authorized a $3.1M school improvement grant and an increase in Title I funding. Multiple operational contracts for HVAC, rigging, and equipment rental were approved.

• Approved $7M contract for milk, dairy, and juice with M&B Products, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $3,111,109.48 Supplemental School Improvement Grant (7-0)
• Approved Title I Part A grant increase of $2,683,604.27 (7-0)
• Approved $1.255M HVAC chiller contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $695,841 claims administration agreement with Davies Claims North America, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $300,000 industrial equipment rental with Herc Rentals, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $250,000 stage rigging maintenance with TomKat Rigging, LLC (7-0)
• Approved interagency agreement for sharing juvenile offender information (7-0)

School Board Briefing Agenda 2:30 PM

The Lee County School Board will hold a briefing to discuss quarterly advisory committee reports and a presentation by RSM. The meeting includes a first reading of 18 revised policies and one new policy regarding professional learning.

• First reading of revisions to policies including Ethics in Education, Anti-Harassment, and School Safety and Security
• Introduction of new Policy 1242 - Professional Learning
• RSM presentation on Riverdale HS Cost Schedule Analysis and Physical Security Public Report
• Quarterly reports from six advisory committees, including Finance and Construction
• Review of the June 3, 2024, Regular Agenda

The Board reviewed policies for a first reading and reached a general consensus to move them forward to a public hearing and second reading. Other items included a presentation on Riverdale High School security and cost analysis. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Consensus reached to move policies from 1st Reading to Public Hearing/2nd Reading

Textbook Challenge Hearing - 3:00 PM

The Lee County School District is holding a public hearing regarding a challenge to the adoption of a specific textbook. The proceeding will be led by a presiding officer to review the challenge as required by Board Policy 2522.

• Public hearing on the textbook challenge for 'History Alive! The United States Through Industrialism'

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

The school board meeting is primarily procedural with approval of the agenda and public comment rules. Recognitions are scheduled for JROTC program accreditation at four high schools, a weightlifting state champion, and three students receiving Florida Prepaid Superintendent Scholarships.

• Recognition of JROTC programs at Estero, Fort Myers, Gateway, and Riverdale High Schools for accreditation with Honor Unit with Distinction (95-100% scores).
• Recognition of Fort Myers High School junior Nick Bloomston as 2024 FHSAA Boys Weightlifting State Champion (129 lb. weight class).
• Recognition of senior Jacob Paquin for setting a new FHSAA all-class bench press record (365 lbs).
• Recognition of three students (Chua Khanh Nguyen, Limingjing Nong, Davisha Brown) each awarded an $8,000 Florida Prepaid Superintendent Scholarship.

The Board approved several high-value contracts for food supply, distribution, and storage. It also authorized grants for teacher bonuses and professional learning, and approved academic affiliation agreements for nursing students.

• Approved $29M food supply and distribution contract with HPS, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $9M fresh produce contract with Freedom Fresh, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $2M refrigerated and frozen food storage contract with Florida Freezer Limited Partnership (5-0)
• Approved $1M USDA processed commodity cheese expenditure (5-0)
• Approved $993,755.66 agreement with Tri-County Apprenticeship Academy, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $739,395.39 for Title II, Part A Grant professional learning (5-0)
• Approved $435,000 marketing services contract with Priority Marketing of Southwest Florida, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $9,000 Computer Science Teacher Bonus 2023-2024 Grant (5-0)

School Board Workshop Agenda 12:00 PM

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop to discuss the April 2024 construction change order report, an ESOL in Action presentation, and an update on the FY25 budget. The board also reviews the regular meeting agenda. No votes are taken at this workshop.

• Construction Change Order Report - April 2024
• ESOL in Action presentation featuring student speakers and Director Sohira Sarmiento
• FY25 Budget Update with four attachments including allocation manual
• Agenda Review for the May 23 regular meeting

The Board received informational presentations on the April 2024 Construction Change Order Report, ESOL in Action, and the FY25 Budget. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this workshop.

School Board Briefing Agenda 2:30 PM

The Lee County School District Board is holding a briefing to review a financial update on Hurricane Ian recovery, discuss procurement services, and review the 2024–2025 codes of conduct for students and adult learners. The agenda also outlines public comment procedures for the meeting. No final votes or binding decisions are listed.

• Hurricane Ian financial update (40-minute briefing)
• Procurement services overview (30-minute briefing)
• 2024–2025 student code of conduct discussion
• 2024–2025 adult student code of conduct discussion
• Public comment policy and registration procedures

The School Board conducted a briefing session to receive reports and answer questions. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

The Lee County School Board will meet on May 7, 2024, to conduct routine procedural business including approving the agenda and hearing public comment. The primary substance of the meeting is recognizing students who earned top honors at state dance and thespian competitions and at national and regional drone championships. No policy changes, contracts, or budgetary items are on the agenda.

• Recognition of all-state dance students from Cypress Lake High, Lehigh Senior High, and North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts
• Recognition of Jr. Thespians from Challenger Middle, Gulf Middle, and North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts with Superior ratings
• Recognition of Ida S. Baker High School drone team that won Flight Operations Award at JROTC National Drone Competition
• Recognition of Cape Coral High School drone team that won Inspire Award at JROTC National Drone Competition
• Recognition of Ida S. Baker High School drone team that won the 2024 Southeast Aerial Drone Championship

The Board approved cost estimates for re-roofing three high schools and a $18.8M contract for substitute teacher services. Other actions included increasing funds for toner and student materials, and approving a workforce development partnership with the City of Fort Myers.

• Approved $18,861,010.00 for substitute teacher services via Kelly Services, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $6,448,339.00 for South Fort Myers High School re-roof Phase 2 (7-0)
• Approved $5,464,043.02 for Lehigh Senior High School re-roof Phase 2 (7-0)
• Approved $5,353,265.00 for Cape Coral High School re-roof Phase 2 (7-0)
• Approved $800,000.00 increase for catalog discount bid materials (7-0)
• Approved $225,000.00 increase and $1.5M second period for toner expenditures (7-0)
• Approved MOU with City of Fort Myers for 'Train 2 Gain' workforce program (7-0)
• Approved Title I Part A grant amendment increasing total to $29,914,310.90 (7-0)

School Board Workshop Agenda - 12:00 PM

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop to receive an informational presentation on transportation operations and a briefing on the JUUL settlement. The board will also review the agenda for the regular meeting scheduled later that day. No votes or decisions are scheduled during this workshop.

• Transportation Overview presentation by Executive Director Roger Lloyd (30 minutes)
• JUUL Settlement Briefing led by Student Services and Discipline directors (45 minutes)
• Agenda Review of the May 7, 2024 Regular Board Meeting (30 minutes)
• Workshop is informational only; no action items

The School Board conducted a workshop to review a transportation overview and a JUUL settlement briefing. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded during this session.

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

The Lee County School Board holds a regular meeting with recognitions for student achievements, including a JROTC essay contest winner and state drill meet champions, as well as music All-State selections. No major policy or budget actions are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural and ceremonial.

• Recognize Cadet Shayne Higginson of Fort Myers High School as Army JROTC Essay Contest winner for 6th Brigade
• Recognize Mariner High School JROTC as 2023-2024 Unarmed Squad State Champions
• Recognize South Fort Myers High School JROTC as 2023-2024 Dual Exhibition State Champions
• Recognize over 20 high school students for Florida Music Educators Association All-State selections
• Public comment procedures outlined per School Board Policy 0169.1

The Board approved several high-value contracts for security systems, sports lighting, and graduation venue leases. It also authorized multiple grant applications for Head Start and Early Head Start programs totaling over $10 million.

• Approved $1.54M contract for sports lighting solutions (7-0)
• Approved $3M Stronger Connections Grant (7-0)
• Approved $9,000,038 Head Start-Early Head Start grant application (7-0)
• Approved $1,135,145 Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership grant application (7-0)
• Approved up to $1.05M for catalog discount bid materials (7-0)
• Approved up to $400,000 GSA Advantage Multi Award Schedule (7-0)
• Approved up to $343,210 for Alyssa’s Alert security system (7-0)
• Approved graduation ceremony leases for Suncoast and Alico Arenas up to $200,000 (7-0)

Lee County School Board Leasing Corporation

The Leasing Corporation will consider approving its agenda and minutes from the January 23, 2024 meeting. No substantive actions, financial items, or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of the agenda as the order of business
• Approval of minutes from January 23, 2024
• Public comment procedures outlined (informational only)

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from January 23, 2024. The board also approved an organizational resolution for the election of officers.

• Approved the agenda (7-0)
• Approved January 23, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Organizational Resolution for the election of officers (7-0)

School Board Briefing Agenda 2:30 PM

This is a briefing meeting with discussion and information items. The board will receive quarterly reports from six advisory committees and an independent sales surtax oversight committee report. They will also review a construction change order report, job description revisions, and a significant review of the Code of Conduct. Public comment procedures are outlined.

• Quarterly reports from Construction, Curriculum, District Advisory, Equity and Diversity, Finance, and Strategic Planning Advisory Committees
• Independent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee (ISSOC) report
• Construction Change Order Report for March 2024
• Job descriptions for new ESOL Contact Specialist and Talent Sourcing Specialist, and revision for Director of Benefits and Wellness
• Discussion of the Code of Conduct for the school district

The Board held a briefing to receive quarterly reports from various advisory committees and the Independent Sales Surtax Oversight Committee. Members reviewed the March 2024 Construction Change Order Report and discussed proposed changes to the 2024-25 student Code of Conduct. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

School Board Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM

The School Board will discuss summer learning opportunities and review the agenda for the April 23, 2024 regular meeting. The discussion on summer programs includes secondary curriculum and exceptional student education.

• Summer Learning Opportunities discussion
• Review of the April 23, 2024 Regular Agenda

The School Board conducted a workshop to receive information and discuss summer learning opportunities and the April 23, 2024, Regular Agenda. No substantive decisions were made during this session.

School Board Briefing Agenda - 3:00 PM

The Lee County School Board will hold a briefing to discuss updates regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 legislative session. The meeting also includes time for public comment and reports from board members, the attorney, and the superintendent.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Legislative Session Update

The meeting consisted of a briefing and procedural items. The Board received an update on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Legislative Session and fielded questions from the Superintendent and presenters. No substantive decisions were made.

School Board Meeting Agenda - 6:00 PM

The Lee County School Board meeting on April 9, 2024, consists largely of recognitions for student achievements, including All-State music students, state wrestling champions, and the FTC robotics team 'Java The Hutts' advancing to the World Championship. The board also recognizes high schools and charter schools for the Voter Registration Challenge, which registered 1,175 new voters. Public comment procedures are outlined, but no substantive policy decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Recognition of All-State elementary and middle school music students from multiple schools
• 2024 FHSAA state wrestling champions Camren French and Maximus Brady (Mariner HS)
• FTC robotics team 'Java The Hutts' advancing to World Championship in Houston
• High School Voter Registration Challenge: 1,175 new voters, 470 updates from 14 schools
• Public comment rules and procedures read into the record

The Board approved several high-value contracts for HVAC equipment, athletic turf maintenance, and benefits consulting. It also authorized a budget amendment and a grant amendment for migratory children's education. All consent items passed with unanimous support from the present members.

• Approved $6.3M HVAC equipment and installation contract with Daikin Applied Americas, Inc.
• Approved up to $2.4M for athletic turf maintenance and reconstruction with JSM Services, Inc.
• Approved up to $1M for HVAC parts and supplies from JSFM, Inc., Naples Armature Works, LLC, and United Refrigeration, Inc.
• Approved $75,000 for benefits consulting, actuarial, and claims auditing services
• Approved $70,000 increase for employee fingerprint background screenings (total $200,000)
• Approved $22,661 grant amendment for 2023-2024 Title 1, Part C, Education of Migratory Children
• Approved $37,083.44 final payment to Gatewood Glass, Inc. for Gulf Middle School windows
• Approved MOU with Donna J. Beasley Tri-County Apprenticeship Academy for East Lee and Ida S. Baker High Schools

School Board Workshop Agenda - 12:45 PM - CANCELED

This workshop meeting of the Lee County School Board was canceled. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda included a JUUL Litigation Update and an agenda review for the regular meeting.

School Board Special Meeting Agenda 11:00 AM

This special meeting agenda contains one substantive action item: the appointment of Dr. Kenneth Savage as interim superintendent and acceptance of his employment agreement. The remainder of the agenda is procedural, including approval of the agenda and rules for public comment.

• Appointment of Dr. Kenneth Savage as Interim Superintendent and acceptance of the Agreement
• Employment Contract - Interim Superintendent 2024 - Savage, Kenneth.pdf attached

The School Board appointed Dr. Kenneth Savage as the Interim Superintendent and accepted the associated agreement. The board also approved the meeting agenda.

• Appointed Dr. Kenneth Savage as Interim Superintendent and accepted the agreement (6-0)
• Approved the agenda as the order of business (6-0)

School Board Special Meeting Agenda 1:00 PM*

The Lee County School Board will vote on accepting a separation agreement with Superintendent Christopher Bernier. The board will also discuss candidates for an interim superintendent. The meeting includes procedural items such as agenda approval and public comment rules.

• Acceptance of Superintendent Christopher Bernier's separation agreement
• Discussion of interim superintendent candidates, including nomination of Mr. Michael J. Ramirez
• Approval of the agenda as the order of business
• Public comment procedures and rules for the meeting

The Board accepted the separation agreement for the Superintendent. After considering two candidates, the Board voted to enter contract negotiations with Dr. Ken Savage as Interim Superintendent.

• Accepted Superintendent's Separation Agreement (7-0)
• Motion to negotiate contract with Michael J. Ramirez failed (3-4)
• Approved entering contract negotiations with Dr. Ken Savage as Interim Superintendent (5-2)
• Approved Board Chair and Board Attorney to enter contract negotiations with Dr. Savage (7-0)

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

This special meeting consists solely of a closed attorney/client session to discuss strategies related to litigation expenditures in the Oakes Farms case currently before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. The board will convene in open session, recess for the closed discussion, and then reconvene to adjourn. No other business or public decisions are scheduled.

• Closed attorney/client session to discuss litigation expenditures in Oakes Farms Food & Distribution Services, LLC v. School District of Lee County, Case No. 23-13847 (11th Cir.)

The School Board conducted a closed attorney/client session to discuss strategies related to litigation expenditures for the case of Oakes Farms Food & Distribution Services, LLC and Francis A. Oakes, III v. The School District of Lee County, Florida. No public votes or decisions were recorded in the open portions of the meeting.

School Board Workshop Agenda - 12:00 PM

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop to discuss mid-year operational outcomes and the FY25 budget update, both as informational items. The board will also review the agenda for the regular meeting later that day.

• Mid-Year Operational Outcomes presentation by COO, CIO, and CFO
• FY25 Budget Update presentation by CFO and Budget Director
• Agenda Review of the March 26, 2024 Regular Agenda

The School Board conducted a workshop to receive information and discuss mid-year operational outcomes and the FY25 budget update. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

School Board Briefing Agenda 2:30 PM

This is a briefing session with no final votes expected. The board will receive information on construction change orders and project updates for February 2024, review proposed new and revised job descriptions for several administrative positions, and hear an update on Exceptional Student Education (ESE) services. Public comment is permitted on agenda items.

• Construction Change Order Report – February 2024 and combined construction project updates (30 min)
• Proposed adoption of three new positions: Coordinator, Talent Management; Specialist, Credential (Senior); Specialist, Credential
• Proposed revisions to six existing positions including Coordinator, Recruitment; Director, Benefits and Wellness; Director, Student Data Systems; Director, Business Data Systems; Director, Talent Acquisition
• Exceptional Student Education (ESE) update presentation (45 min)
• Public comment procedures outlined in School Board Policy 0169.1

The Board held a briefing to receive reports on construction projects and exceptional student education. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded during this meeting.

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

This meeting is largely procedural, including the approval of the agenda and public comment rules. The main substantive item is a recognition: Wally Colon, Assistant Director for Health Services, is being honored as the 2023-2024 Florida Association of School Nurses Administrator of the Year.

• Recognition of Wally Colon as 2023-2024 FASN School Nurse Administrator of the Year

The Board approved several large-scale facility projects, including renovations for Riverdale High School and Veterans Park Academy. Other decisions included the adoption of K-12 social studies materials and agreements for summer youth programs.

• Approved $108,750,000 for Riverdale High School interior renovation (7-0)
• Approved $55,469,956 for Veterans Park Academy and Lemuel Teal Middle School updates (7-0)
• Approved $9,012,814 for 2024-2025 K-12 Social Studies instructional materials (7-0)
• Approved $1,370,000 renewal for two-way radio equipment and services (7-0)
• Approved $500,000 HVAC replacement estimates for Edgewood and Spring Creek Elementary schools (7-0)
• Approved $600,000 contract for educational school supplies and instructional solutions (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 agreement with Dreamtime Entertainment, Inc. for health instruction videos (7-0)
• Approved no-cost summer program agreements with YMCA of Southwest Florida and Boys and Girls Club of Lee County (7-0)

School Board Briefing Agenda 2:30 PM

This is a briefing meeting of the Lee County School Board. The main discussion item is a 30-minute update on the Strategic Plan from the Communications Department. The board will also review the agenda for its regular meeting later that day. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Strategic Plan Update presented by Communications staff (30-minute discussion)
• Agenda Review of the March 5, 2024 Regular Agenda (30-minute review)
• Public comment procedures outlined per Board Policy 0169.1
• Board members, attorney, and superintendent comments/reports

The Board received a strategic plan update regarding communications and reviewed the agenda for the March 5, 2024, Regular Agenda. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded during this briefing.

School Board Meeting Agenda - 6:00 PM*

This meeting is mostly consent items. The Board will vote on a resolution to participate in the August and November 2024 general elections, approve the sale of district property at 18190 Williams Road, and award a $1,108,000 travel contract. Public comment is allowed under board policy.

• Approve Resolution 2024-xxx to call a special election and participate in general elections on Aug 20 and Nov 5, 2024
• Approve sale of District-owned property at 18190 Williams Road, North Fort Myers
• Approve Instructional Contract for School-to-School Travel at approx. $1,108,000
• Award Bid #24-0012 for Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Services
• Approve surplus declaration for District-owned vehicles

The School Board approved several facility and operational expenditures, including a pre-construction budget for a new school and hurricane repair oversight. The board also authorized funding for employee wellness incentives and nursing student practice agreements.

• Approved $7,370,667 Phase I pre-construction budget for Innovation PreK-8 School
• Approved up to $2,584,900 for Hurricane Ian permanent facility repair oversight
• Approved up to $6,500,000 for FY25 Employee Wellness Incentives
• Approved up to $1,251,000 for site preparation and improvement contracts
• Approved $50,000 expenditure increase for promotional products
• Approved affiliation agreements with Florida Gulf Coast University and Luther College of Education
• Approved final payments for Bonita Middle School windows ($23,732.81) and Bonita Springs Elementary LED retrofit ($13,582.92)
• Approved rankings for architectural and building official services for 'OOO' High School (West Zone)

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM*

The Lee County School Board is meeting for a regular session. The agenda consists primarily of recognitions and procedural items, including approval of the agenda. No major policy decisions or contract awards are scheduled for this meeting.

• Recognition of Mariner High School JROTC Marksmanship Team for winning back-to-back state championships and the Junior Air National Championship.
• Recognition of Voice of the Constitution Essay Contest finalists, including first-place winner Lucas Summy of Lexington Middle School.
• Public comment period governed by School Board Policy 0169.1, with rules on speaker registration, time limits, and decorum.

The Board approved several service agreements for student therapy, software, and financial auditing. It also authorized spending increases for office and classroom supplies and approved the 2023-24 School Class Size Compliance Plan.

• Approved $166,600 agreement with Fulcrum Management Solutions Ltd. (ThoughtExchange) (7-0)
• Approved service agreements with CareStaff Partners, LLC for OT/PT, SLI, and SLP services (7-0)
• Approved $36,036.36 grant amendment for Science of Reading Literacy and Tutoring Program (7-0)
• Approved increase of $350,000 for office supplies via Staples, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $15,000 MOU with Florida Gulf Coast University for small business vendor support (7-0)
• Awarded financial auditing services contract to MSL, P.A. for up to $100,000 first year (7-0)
• Approved $50,000 expenditure increase for Charlotte County Public Schools catalog bid (7-0)
• Approved 2023-24 School Class Size Compliance Plan (7-0)

School Board Briefing Agenda 2:30 PM

The Lee County School Board will receive briefings on quarterly reports from six advisory committees, a construction change order report for January 2024, a proposed lease/shared-use agreement for Estero High School athletic facilities with the Village of Estero, and a legal update on multiple district policies. No formal votes are scheduled at this briefing meeting; public comment is permitted on agenda items only.

• Quarterly reports from Construction, Curriculum, District Advisory, Equity & Diversity, Finance, and Strategic Planning Advisory Committees for the 1st and 2nd quarters
• Construction Change Order Report for January 2024
• Estero High School Athletic Facilities lease/shared-use agreement with the Village of Estero
• Policy legal update covering 20 attachments, including political activities, nondiscrimination, and Parents' Bill of Rights

The Board reached a general consensus to modify Policy 3281 regarding the use of employee personal property at school. Other agenda items consisted of quarterly advisory committee reports and construction updates. No formal votes were recorded for the briefing items.

• Reached general consensus to remove 'only' and 'small' from Policy 3281
• Reached general consensus to retain 'personal' and 'ethics' in Policy 3281
• Agreed to postpone Good of the Order and Board Member Comments until the next regular meeting

School Board Workshop Agenda 12:00 PM

The Lee County School Board holds a workshop to discuss and receive information on the Strategic Plan Update for Safety and Security and the FY25 Budget. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and informational session. The board will also review the regular meeting agenda for February 21, 2024.

• Strategic plan update on safety and security (45-minute discussion)
• FY25 budget discussion (30 minutes) presented by CFO Dr. Ami Desamours
• Agenda review of the February 21 regular meeting (30 minutes)
• Presentations from David Newlan (Safety & Security) and Ron Iarussi (Student Discipline)

The Board held a workshop to receive updates on the Envision 2030 Strategic Plan regarding safety and security. Members also discussed the preliminary FY25 budget and reviewed the regular agenda for February 21, 2024. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

School Board Briefing Agenda 2:30 PM

The Lee County School Board will hold a briefing to discuss proposed job descriptions, a first reading of numerous policy revisions and new policies (including controversial issues, political activities, and surplus property), and the adoption of K-12 social studies instructional materials. No final votes are scheduled at this briefing.

• Adoption of K-12 social studies textbooks (discussion only)
• Revision of policies on political activities and employee personal property
• New policies on controversial issues, building permits, and facility rental
• New job descriptions for HR operations and school psychologist intern
• Revision of Assistant Director, HR Operations job description

The Board reached a general consensus to move presented policies to a Public Hearing/2nd Reading. Members also requested a presentation on the laws underlying those policies. Other items included discussions on job descriptions and K-12 social studies textbook adoption.

• Consensus reached to move policies to Public Hearing/2nd Reading
• Consensus reached to receive a presentation on laws behind policies

School Board Workshop Agenda 12:00 PM

This is a school board workshop. The board will discuss the internal auditor structure and a draft policy. They will receive a financial update on Hurricane Ian recovery costs. They will also review the agenda for the regular meeting later that day.

• Board Internal Auditor Presentation and draft policy discussion
• Auditor org chart changes before and after Nov 2024
• Hurricane Ian Financial Update from CFO and consultants
• Agenda review for the February 6 Regular Agenda

The Board decided that the Board Auditor position will report directly to the Board and directed that auditor content be presented to the Board Audit Committee on February 7, 2024. The Board also received a financial update regarding Hurricane Ian and reviewed the February 6 regular agenda.

• Determined Board Auditor position will report directly to the Board
• Directed Board Auditor content be presented to Board Audit Committee on February 7, 2024
• Consensus to have Superintendent contact Master Board Trainer regarding Board Member comments at community events
• Consensus to schedule 30 minutes at a future workshop to discuss Board Oversight of the Legal Services Budget Process

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

The Lee County School Board will meet to approve the agenda, hear public comment, and recognize four teachers and 21 schools for achieving High Reliability Level 1 certification. The agenda includes procedural items and recognitions but no major policy decisions or financial actions.

• Recognize four teachers for High Reliability Level 1 Teacher Certification: Anastasia Graflund, Laura Jordan, Katie Marquis, Mindy Stoddard
• Recognize 21 schools for Level 1 Certification in Marzano High Reliability Schools, including Buckingham ESC, Allen Park Elementary, and East Lee County High
• Approval of the agenda as the order of business
• Public comment period with rules for speaking time and registration

The Board approved a series of consent items including a $345,000 teacher and administrator grant and several operational contracts. Budget reports and the 2024-2025 employee calendar were also approved. All listed action items passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved UniSIG 2023-2024 Supplemental Teacher and Administrator Allocation of $345,000 (7-0)
• Approved Monthly Budget Report ending December 31, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment dated December 31, 2023 (7-0)
• Renewed cleaning products contract (ITB No. B217413ES) for up to $400,000 (7-0)
• Approved 12-Month Employee Calendar for School Year 2024-2025 (7-0)
• Approved general personnel recommendations and revised job descriptions (7-0)
• Approved disaster recovery services contract with Crowder-Gulf Joint Venture, Inc. for up to $100,000 (7-0)
• Increased agriculture and lawn equipment expenditures by $100,000 for a total of $275,000 (7-0)

School Board Briefing Agenda 2:30 PM

The board will receive information on the potential disposition of 69+ acres at 20897 Three Oaks Parkway. They will also review updates to multiple school board policies including new policies on controversial issues, lobbyists, and public-private partnerships. An academic outcomes update on school grades and strategic plan graduation rates will be presented.

• Proposed disposition of 69+/- acres at 20897 Three Oaks Parkway (no dollar amount specified)
• Pre-briefing review of revised policies on definitions, political activities, and use of employee personal property
• New policy proposals on controversial issues, lobbyists, public-private partnerships, and design-build firms
• Construction change order report for November and December 2023
• Academic outcomes update on school grades and strategic plan graduation rate

The Board reviewed several information items, including construction change orders and academic outcomes. Members reached a general consensus to move policies presented for PreBriefing forward to a first reading following revisions by the General Counsel.

• Agreed to move PreBriefing policies forward to a first reading after revisions
• Changed agenda order to move Policy Review to the end of the briefing due to technical difficulties

Lee County School Board Leasing Corporation

The Lee County School Board Leasing Corporation held a meeting to conduct procedural business. The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from its previous meeting held on March 28, 2023.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of the March 28, 2023 meeting minutes

The board approved the agenda and the minutes from the March 28, 2023 meeting. The board also approved an organizational resolution for the election of officers.

• Approved the agenda (7-0)
• Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Organizational Resolution for the election of officers (7-0)

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

This meeting is largely ceremonial, featuring recognitions of student artwork winners, the Island Coast High School Raider team, and district staff including the Principal, Assistant Principal, School Related Employee, and Teacher of the Year for 2023-2024. No substantive policy or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• 34th Annual Holiday Greeting Card Celebration honoring 8 student artists from elementary schools
• Recognition of Island Coast High School Raider Team as 2023-2024 Zone, District, and State Champions
• Alex Dworzanski (Harns Marsh Middle School) named 2023-2024 Principal of the Year
• Kristin Stevens (East Lee County High School) named 2023-2024 Assistant Principal of the Year
• Maria Rose (Edison Park Elementary) named 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year and Norah Avilez (Caloosa Middle School) named School Related Employee of the Year

The School Board of Lee County approved several academic agreements, including a micro-credential course with Florida Gulf Coast University and a donation of 110 LifeVac kits from Lee Memorial Health System. The Board also authorized expenditures for printing services and beverage products, and approved technical corrections to multiple district policies.

• Approved ESOL micro-credential agreement with Florida Gulf Coast University (7-0)
• Ratified $236,876.00 MOU with The Rotary Foundation (7-0)
• Approved $332,142.53 Amendment 1 for Title II, Part A Grant (7-0)
• Approved $310,445.00 Computer Science Teacher Certification Grant (7-0)
• Approved MOU for donation of 110 LifeVac school kits from Lee Memorial Health System (7-0)
• Approved up to $75,000.00 for purchases from Trident Beverage, Inc. (7-0)
• Renewed printing services contracts for up to $250,000.00 (7-0)
• Approved technical corrections to 11 Board Policies regarding discrimination and harassment (7-0)

School Board Briefing Agenda 2:30 PM

The Lee County School Board will hold a briefing on January 9, 2024, discussing several items including a first reading of seven proposed policy revisions and new policies, a ten-year capital plan update, revisions to job descriptions for safety and human resource positions, and an internal audit plan. No final votes will be taken; this is a discussion and information session.

• First reading of new Policy 2431 (Interscholastic Athletics), Policy 5782 (Parent Notification), Policy 6320 (Purchasing), Policy 6322 (Construction Bidding), Policy on Medical Marijuana/Low THC Cannabis for Qualified Students, and Policy on Civility for parents and visitors.
• Revision of Policy 8660 (Alternative Transportation Methods).
• Ten-year capital plan update presented by Chief Financial Officer Dr. Ami Desamours.
• Proposed revisions to job descriptions for Executive Director of Safety and Security and Executive Director of Human Resources.
• Discussion of RSM internal audit plan for fiscal year 2023-2024.

The Board reviewed the RSM 2024 Audit Plan and discussed job descriptions and the Ten Year Capital Plan. Members reached a general consensus to move policies forward to a Public Hearing/2nd Reading. No formal votes were recorded during the briefing.

• Consensus reached to move policies to Public Hearing/2nd Reading

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM*

The Lee County School Board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda consists mainly of procedural items such as approval of the order of business and public comment guidelines. Two recognition items were rescheduled prior to the meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of the Agenda as the Order of Business (action item)
• Island Coast High School Raider Team Recognition – rescheduled prior to meeting
• 34th Annual Holiday Greeting Card Celebration – rescheduled prior to meeting
• Information for Public Participation at Board Meetings (procedural)

The Board approved several operational contracts, including recycling services and IT infrastructure. It also authorized budget increases for ESE and ESOL instructional materials and ratified auditing services for the Riverdale High School project.

• Approved $37,000 contract with RSM for Riverdale High School project analysis
• Approved $49,500 consultant agreement with McClain Resources for HR transition
• Approved $675,000 recycling contract with Coastal Waste & Recycling, Inc.
• Approved $300,000 budget increase for ESE and ESOL instructional materials
• Approved up to $600,000 for structured cabling and telephone systems installation
• Approved $67,200 agreement with Summit Broadband for telecommunications services
• Approved free dental screenings for 9th graders at three high schools
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Lee County Board of County Commissioners for emergency operations