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Lee County School District, FL

Lee County School District   FL average (US Census ACS)
Population792,692
Per-capita income$43,365
Median home value$326,300

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Tue Jul 21, 2026

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

Lee County School Board to recognize State Volunteer of the Year

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

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3 Tuesday, July 21, 2026 School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM Board Room Lee County Public Education Center 2855 Colonial Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33966-1012 (239)334-1102 www.Leeschools.net A. Order of Business Subject 1. Call to Order - Mr. Armor Persons, Board Chair Meeting Jul 21, 2026 - School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM Category A. Order of Business Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Approval of the Agenda as the Order of Business. Meeting Jul 21, 2026 - School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM Category A. Order of Business Type Action Recommended Action Approval of the Agenda as the Order of Business. File Attachments Subject 3. Invocation - Mrs. Vanessa M. Chaviano Meeting Jul 21, 2026 - School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM Category A. Order of Business Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 4. Pledge of Allegiance - Mr. Armor Persons Meeting Jul 21, 2026 - School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM Category A. Order of Business Type Procedural File Attachments B. Acknowledgements Subject 1. Character Word for July: Self-Control - Mr. Armor Persons Meeting Jul 21, 2026 - School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM Category B. Acknowledgements Type Information File Attachments 26_July_Self_Control.jpg (342 KB) C. Recognitions Subject 1. 2025-2026 State Volunteer of the Year Meeting Jul 21, 2026 - School Board Meeting Agend [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jul 21, 2026

School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM

Board conducts first reading of four policy revisions during workshop

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

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3 Tuesday, July 21, 2026 School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM Lee County Public Education Center 2855 Colonial Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33966-1012 (239)334-1102 www.leeschools.net A. Order of Business - Mr. William (Bill) Ribble, Board Vice Chair B. Purpose of the Workshop Subject 1. Office of Safe Schools Quarterly [Q4] [5 Minutes] Meeting Jul 21, 2026 - School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM Category B. Purpose of the Workshop Type Discussion, Information Presenters: Dave Newlan, Chief, Safety, Security and Fleet Operations Lisa Barnes, Executive Director, Safety, Security & Emergency Management   There is 1 PDF attached.   [Contact person: David Newlan, Chief Safety, Security, & Fleet Operations Officer]   File Attachments Fourth Quarter Inspection Report - 07.21.2026.pdf (465 KB) Subject 2. Construction Change Order Report - May 2026 [5 Minutes] Meeting Jul 21, 2026 - School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM Category B. Purpose of the Workshop Type Information Presenters: Scott Reichenbacher, Director, Construction Projects Management Tina Silcox, Assistant Director, Construction Project Management (Facilities) Melissa Rivera, Coordinator, Construction Projects Management There is 1 PDF attached. [Contact person: Donald R. Neese, MPA, Chief Operations Officer] File Attachments Change Order Report - May 2026 R1.pdf (455 KB) Subject 3. Constr [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 9, 2026

Lee County School Board Leasing Corporation

Leasing Corp considerará resolución sobre emisión financiera

La Lee County School Board Leasing Corporation se reunirá para aprobar la agenda, escuchar comentarios del público, aprobar las actas de la reunión anterior y considerar una resolución que autorice la emisión de fondos (detalles truncados en la fuente). La reunión es mayormente procedimental.

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Tue Jun 9, 2026

School Board Workshop Agenda - 1:00 PM

Taller de la Junta Escolar para revisar presupuesto, plan de capital y seguridad

La Junta Escolar del Condado de Lee realiza una reunión taller para discutir temas informativos y recibir actualizaciones. Los temas incluyen órdenes de cambio de construcción de abril de 2026, una actualización de seguridad con el Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia (EOC), una presentación de capital, un resumen presupuestario, propuestas de nuevas descripciones de puestos, una actualización legislativa, revisiones de políticas sobre licencias y una revisión del código de ética. No se toman votos formales; esta es una sesión de discusión e información.

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Tue Jun 9, 2026

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

La junta escolar aprueba el despido del empleado Nuria Acuna

Esta audiencia de naturaleza cuasi judicial consideró una petición para despedir a Nuria Acuna. La junta votó para aprobar el despido efectivo el 9 de junio de 2026, tras una audiencia de DOAH celebrada el 9 de marzo de 2026. El resto de la agenda consistió en temas procedimentales: llamado a la orden, aprobación del orden del día y la clausura.

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Tue Jun 9, 2026

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

La junta escolar reconoce a campeones estatales de pista y a los atletas de Olimpiadas Especiales

Esta reunión es principalmente ceremonial, con la junta aprobando la agenda y reconociendo a los estudiantes atletas. No se programaron decisiones de política sustanciales ni audiencias públicas. La junta también escuchará comentarios públicos según la política.

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Tue May 12, 2026

School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM

La junta escolar revisará una importante reestructuración de puestos de transporte con 33 posiciones afectadas

El taller de la junta escolar incluye informes informativos sobre proyectos de construcción, una auditoría de RSM, la iniciativa de seguridad Safe Start y una revisión integral de las descripciones de puestos de transporte. También en la agenda hay actualizaciones académicas para el FY27, una actualización de inscripción y capacidad, una actualización de Fort Myers Beach Elementary y la selección de directores de la junta de FSBA. Una discusión sobre el Código de Ética se ha trasladado a una reunión futura.

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Tue May 12, 2026

School Board Quasi-Judicial Hearing Agenda 11:30 AM

La junta escolar suspende a cuatro empleados sin sueldo en espera de audiencias de despido

La Junta Escolar del Condado de Lee aprobó la suspensión de cuatro empleados—Louis Gilliam, Trayvon Clarke, Debra Gibbons y Melissa Roof—sin sueldo ni beneficios a partir del 12 de mayo de 2026, en espera del resultado de sus respectivos procedimientos de la División de Audiencias Administrativas (DOAH). La junta votó unánimemente cada suspensión, la cual no tiene impacto fiscal para el distrito.

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Tue May 12, 2026

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

La junta escolar reconoce los logros estudiantiles, incluidos los campeones estatales de JROTC y los ganadores de juicios simulados

La Junta Escolar del Condado de Lee se reunirá para reconocer a estudiantes y maestros por diversos logros, incluidos los campeones estatales de JROTC, campeones estatales de lucha libre, ganadores de Odyssey of the Mind, campeones de juicios simulados, participantes de la feria de historia y ganadores del desafío de registro de votantes. La junta también aprobará la agenda de la reunión como un asunto de procedimiento.

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✓ Decidido: Innovation Preparatory Academy of South Fort Myers approved to expand to K-12

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

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  School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) Generated by Jennifer Shaffer on Wednesday, May 13, 2026   Members present Samuel Fisher, Melisa Giovannelli, William Ribble, Debbie Jordan, Armor Persons, Jada Fleming, Vanessa Chaviano   Meeting called to order at 6:06 PM   A. Order of Business Procedural: 1. Call to Order - Mr. Armor Persons, Board Chair   Action: 2. Approval of the Agenda as the Order of Business. Approval of the Agenda as the Order of Business.   Motion by William Ribble, second by Samuel Fisher. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Samuel Fisher, Melisa Giovannelli, William Ribble, Debbie Jordan, Armor Persons, Jada Fleming, Vanessa Chaviano   Procedural: 3. Invocation - Mr. Armor Persons     Procedural: 4. Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance - Mr. William F. Ribble     B. Acknowledgements   Information: 1. Character Word for May: Patience - Mr. Armor Persons, Board Chair   C. Recognitions   Recognition: 1. 2026 JROTC Florida State Champion Drill Teams   Recognition: 2. 2026 Florida High School Associate State Wrestling Champions     Recognition: 3. Odyssey of the Mind - State Competition Winners     Recognition: 4. 2026 Lee County Mock Trial Competition     Recognition: 5. 2026 Lee County History Fair Competition   [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 14, 2026

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM*

La junta escolar celebra reconocimientos a estudiantes y procedimientos de comentarios públicos

Esta reunión es mayoritariamente ceremonial, con reconocimientos a ganadores de becas y estudiantes de STEM, y temas procedimentales que incluyen la aprobación del orden del día y las reglas de comentarios públicos. No hay decisiones de políticas importantes ni acciones financieras en el orden del día.

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✓ Decidido: Lee County School Board approves various grants, contracts, and service agreements

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

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  School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM* (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) Generated by Jennifer Shaffer on Monday, April 20, 2026   Members present Samuel Fisher, Melisa Giovannelli, William Ribble, Debbie Jordan, Armor Persons, Jada Fleming, Vanessa Chaviano   Attendance: Samuel Fisher, Melisa W. Giovannelli, William F. Ribble, Debbie Jordan, Armor Persons, Jada Langford Fleming, Vanessa M. Chaviano, Board Members; Dr. Kenneth A. Savage, Deputy Superintendent; Robert Dodig, Esq., Board Attorney   Absent: Dr. Denise M. Carlin, Superintendent   Meeting called to order at 6:01 PM   A. Order of Business Procedural: 1. Call to Order - Mr. Armor Persons, Board Chair   Action: 2. Approval of the Agenda as the Order of Business. Approval of the Agenda as the Order of Business.   Motion by Samuel Fisher, second by Jada Fleming. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Samuel Fisher, Melisa Giovannelli, William Ribble, Debbie Jordan, Armor Persons, Jada Fleming, Vanessa Chaviano   Procedural: 3. Invocation - Ms. Debbie Jordan   Procedural: 4. Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance - Mrs. Melisa W. Giovannelli   B. Acknowledgements   Information: 1. Character Word for April: Integrity - Mr. Armor Persons - Board Chair   C. Recognitions   Recognition: 1. Superintendent's Florida Prepaid Scholarship   Recognition [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 14, 2026

School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM

La Junta llevará a cabo la primera lectura de 20 políticas sobre temas que van desde asesoría legal hasta crowdfunding

Esta agenda del taller incluye discusiones y elementos informativos. La Junta revisará una primera lectura de 20 políticas que cubren temas como no discriminación, inscripción abierta y crowdfunding. Otros elementos incluyen una visión general del presupuesto, actualización de seguridad, actualización académica sobre programas de verano e implementación de IA, cambios organizacionales, descripciones de puestos para nuevas posiciones, y discusión del contrato de trabajo del abogado de la Junta Escolar. La reunión también incluye un período de comentarios públicos.

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Wed Apr 1, 2026

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

Junta celebrará sesión cerrada sobre demanda de fundación chárter

La Junta Escolar del Condado de Lee se reúne en una sesión cerrada de abogado/cliente para discutir estrategias de litigio relacionadas con una demanda presentada por Southwest Charter Foundation. El caso está pendiente en el Tribunal de Circuito del Condado de Lee. No hay votaciones públicas ni decisiones programadas.

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Wed Apr 1, 2026

School Board Special Meeting Agenda 1:00 PM

La reunión especial de la Junta Escolar cubre únicamente asuntos procedimentales y reglas de comentarios públicos.

Esta es una reunión especial de la Junta Escolar del Lee County. El único punto de acción es la aprobación de la agenda. El resto de la agenda está dedicado a revisar los procedimientos de comentarios públicos bajo la Política de la Junta 0169.1. No se enumeran decisiones ni discusiones sustantivas.

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Tue Mar 10, 2026

School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM

La Junta revisará 42 políticas y una nueva regla de grabación de IEP

La Junta Escolar del Condado de Lee realiza un taller para discutir temas informativos y de discusión, incluyendo una revisión de 42 políticas existentes y una nueva política sobre la grabación de reuniones de IEP. No se toman votos en los talleres; se permite comentarios públicos sobre los temas del orden del día.

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Tue Mar 10, 2026

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

La junta escolar honra a los campeones de tiro y a las escuelas certificadas

La reunión de la Junta Escolar del Condado Lee del 10 de marzo de 2026 consta principalmente de reconocimientos y artículos procedimentales. La junta reconocerá al equipo de tiro del JROTC de la Mariner High School como campeones del estado de Florida y a varias escuelas por la certificación de Escuelas de Alta Fiabilidad. No hay decisiones políticas importantes, contratos ni artículos de presupuesto en la agenda.

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✓ Decidido: Lee County School Board approves various service agreements and budget amendments

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

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    THE SCHOOL BOARD OF LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA   DRAFT   School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM (Tuesday, March 10, 2026) Latanua Thomas, Recording Secretary   Attendance: Samuel Fisher, Melisa W. Giovannelli, William F. Ribble, Debbie Jordan, Jada Langford Fleming, Vanessa M. Chaviano, Board Members; Dr. Kenneth Savage, Deputy Superintendent; Robert Dodig , General Counsel & Board Attorney   Absent: Mr. Armor Persons , Board Member   Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM   A. Order of Business   Procedural: 1. Call to Order - Mr. William F. Ribble, Vice Chair   Action: 2. Approval of the Agenda as the Order of Business. Approval of the Agenda as the Order of Business.   Motion by Samuel Fisher, second by Debbie Jordan. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Samuel Fisher, Melisa Giovannelli, William Ribble, Debbie Jordan, Jada Fleming, Vanessa Chaviano   Procedural: 3. Invocation - Mr. William F. Ribble   Procedural: 4. Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance - Mr. Samuel Fisher   B. Acknowledgements   Information: 1. Character Word for March: Courage - Mr. William F. Ribble - Vice Chair   C. Recognitions   Procedural, Recognition: 1. 2026 Florida State Marksmanship Champions   Procedural, Recognition: 2. 2026 School District of Lee County High Reliability Schools Certificatio [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 10, 2026

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM

La junta escolar reconocerá a los mejores educadores y músicos All-State

La Junta Escolar del Condado de Lee llevará a cabo una reunión el 10 de febrero de 2026, que incluirá reconocimientos para el Teacher of the Year 2026, Principal of the Year, Assistant Principal of the Year, School-Related Employee of the Year y finalistas regionales. La junta también reconocerá a 47 estudiantes seleccionados para los conjuntos musicales FMEA All-State. Se ha programado el comentario público. No hay decisiones de política sustantivas ni acciones financieras en la agenda.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves charter for The Heights Career Tech Institute and multiple budget items

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

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    THE SCHOOL BOARD OF LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA   School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM (Tuesday, February 10, 2026) Latanua Thomas, Recording Secretary   Attendance: Samuel Fisher, Melisa Giovannelli, William Ribble, Debbie Jordan, Armor Persons, Jada Fleming, Vanessa Chaviano , Board Members; Dr. Denise M. Carlin, Superintendent; Robert Dodig, General Counsel & Board Attorney   Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM   A. Order of Business   Procedural: 1. Call to Order - Mr. Armor Persons, Board Chair   Action: 2. Approval of the Agenda as the Order of Business. Approval of the Agenda as the Order of Business.   Motion by Samuel Fisher, second by Jada Fleming. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Samuel Fisher, Melisa Giovannelli, William Ribble, Debbie Jordan, Armor Persons, Jada Fleming, Vanessa Chaviano   Procedural: 3. Invocation - Mrs. Melisa W. Giovannelli   Procedural: 4. Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance - Mrs. Vanessa M. Chaviano   B. Acknowledgements   Information: 1. Character Word for February: Honesty   C. Recognitions   Recognition: 1. FMEA All State Music Recognitions   Recognition: 2. 2026 School District of Lee County Teacher of the Year Regional Finalists   Recognition: 3. 2026 Recognitions for Principal of the Year, Assistant Principal of the Year, Schoo [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 10, 2026

School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM

Evaluación de demolición de la escuela primaria Fort Myers Beach y futuro discutido

El taller de la Junta Escolar del Condado de Lee discutirá y recibirá información sobre 10 temas, incluyendo una actualización de comidas semipreparadas, órdenes de cambio de construcción para diciembre de 2025, una evaluación de demolición de la Escuela Primaria Fort Myers Beach y la recomendación Castaldi, el Código de Conducta para Estudiantes y Estudiantes Adultos 2026-2027, gestión de flotas, reorganización de operaciones, nuevas descripciones de puestos, un resumen presupuestario para los años fiscales 26 y 27, una actualización legislativa federal y prioridades estratégicas del distrito. Un tema (revisión de políticas) fue retirado antes de la reunión. La junta también ofrece una oportunidad para comentarios públicos sobre los temas del orden del día.

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✓ Decidido: Board moved student conduct policies to public prebriefing

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

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    THE SCHOOL BOARD OF LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA   School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM (Tuesday, February 10, 2026) Latanua Thomas, Recording Secretary   Attendance: Samuel Fisher, Melisa W. Giovannelli, William F. Ribble, Debbie Jordan, Armor Persons, Jada Langford Fleming, Vanessa M. Chaviano, Board Members; Dr. Denise M. Carlin, Superintendent; Robert Dodig , General Counsel & Board Attorney   Meeting called to order at 1:00 PM   A. Order of Business - Mr. William (Bill) Ribble, Board Vice Chair   B. Purpose of the Workshop   Discussion, Information: 1. Semi-Scratch Meal Update  Presenters: Kandace Messenger,  Director, Food & Nutrition Services Donald R. Neese, MPA, Chief Operations Officer   The Board received a presentation regarding the Semi-Scratch Meal Update.  The Superintendent and the presenters fielded questions from the Board.    Information: 2. Construction Change Order Report - December 2025 Presenters: Scott Reichenbacher, Director, Construction Projects Management Melissa Rivera, Coordinator, Construction Projects Management   The Board was presented with an update on the Construction Change Order Report for December 2025. The Superintendent and the presenters fielded questions from the Board.   Information: 3. Fort Myers Beach Update  Presenters: [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Jan 23, 2026

School Board Special Meeting Agenda 1:30 PM

La Junta Escolar se reúne para una reunión especial de procedimiento, revisa las reglas de comentarios públicos

La Junta Escolar del Condado de Lee está celebrando una reunión especial a la 1:30 PM del 23 de enero de 2026. La agenda incluye solo elementos de procedimiento: llamado al orden, aprobación de la agenda y lectura de la política de participación pública. No se programan decisiones ni discusiones sustantivas sobre asuntos específicos del distrito.

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✓ Decidido: Lee County School Board accepts attorney resignation and appoints interim counsel

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

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    School Board Special Meeting Agenda 1:30 PM (Friday, January 23, 2026) Latanua Thomas, Recording Secretary   Attendance:  Samuel Fisher, Melisa Giovannelli, William Ribble, Debbie Jordan, Armor Persons, Jada Fleming, Vanessa Chaviano,  Board Members; Dr. Denise M. Carlin, Superintendent; John Quick, Esq., General Counsel & Board Attorney   Absent: Kathy Dupuy-Bruno, General Counsel & Board Attorney  Meeting called to order at 1:32 PM   A. Order of Business   Procedural: 1. Call to Order - Armor Persons, Board Chair   Action, Procedural: 2. Approval of the Agenda as the Order of Business. Approval of the Agenda as the Order of Business.   Motion by Samuel Fisher, second by William Ribble. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Samuel Fisher, Melisa Giovannelli, William Ribble, Debbie Jordan, Armor Persons, Jada Fleming, Vanessa Chaviano   B. Public Comment - No Speakers   C. Board Business   Motion by Mr. Ribble Motion: I move  to accept Kathy Dupuy - Bruno's resignation, as Board Attorney and General Counsel. The final date of employment with the School Board of Lee County is effective the close of business on January 23, 2026. Kathy Dupuy - Bruno will receive her salary and benefits, in accordance with her contract, through March 13, 2026 or the first day of employment at the Broward County School District, wh [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 13, 2026

School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM*

La junta escolar celebra una reunión de trámite con reconocimientos

La Junta Escolar del Condado de Lee se reunirá en una sesión ordinaria que es mayormente de trámite, que incluye la aprobación de la agenda y elementos ceremoniales. La junta reconocerá a cuatro enfermeras escolares que obtuvieron la credencial de Enfermera Escolar Certificada a Nivel Nacional, al Equipo Raider de JROTC de Mariner High School por ganar el campeonato estatal, y al equipo de Fútbol Bandera Unificado Fort Myers Green Wave por su título estatal. Se describen los procedimientos para comentarios públicos, pero no hay decisiones políticas sustantivas ni elementos financieros en la agenda.

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✓ Decidido: Lee County School Board approves 2026–2027 bell times and multiple education grants

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

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  THE SCHOOL BOARD OF LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA   School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) Jennifer Shaffer , Recording Secretary   Attendance: Samuel Fisher, Melisa Giovannelli, William Ribble, Debbie Jordan, Armor Persons, Jada Fleming, Vanessa Chaviano , Board Members; Dr. Denise M. Carlin, Superintendent; Kathy Dupuy-Bruno, General Counsel & Board Attorney   Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM   A. Order of Business Procedural: 1. Call to Order - Mr. Armor Persons, Board Chair   Action: 2. Approval of the Agenda as the Order of Business. Approval of the Agenda as the Order of Business.   Motion by William Ribble, second by Debbie Jordan. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Samuel Fisher, Melisa Giovannelli, William Ribble, Debbie Jordan, Armor Persons, Jada Fleming, Vanessa Chaviano   Procedural: 3. Moment of Silence - Mr. Samuel Fisher   Procedural: 4. Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance - Mrs. Jada Langford Fleming   B. Acknowledgements   Information: 1. Character Word for January: Commitment   C. Recognitions   Recognition: 1. Nationally Certified School Nurse (NCSN) Examination   Recognition: 2. 2025 Florida State JROTC Raider Team Championships   Recognition: 3. 2025 FHSAA Unified Flag Football State Championship   D. Information   E. Public [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 13, 2026

School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM

La Junta Escolar del Condado de Lee revisará el presupuesto, informes de seguridad y revisiones de políticas

La Junta Escolar llevará a cabo un taller para discutir actualizaciones de seguridad del distrito, informes de proyectos de construcción y un resumen del presupuesto. El organismo también realizará una primera lectura de varias revisiones de políticas y revisará materiales educativos para la adopción de ELA.

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✓ Decidido: Board reviewed district safety, construction, and budget updates; moved policies to hearing

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

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    THE SCHOOL BOARD OF LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA   School Board Workshop Agenda 1:00 PM (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) Latanua Thomas, Recording Secretary   Attendance: Samuel Fisher, Melisa W. Giovannelli, William F. Ribble, Debbie Jordan, Armor Persons, Jada Langford Fleming, Vanessa M. Chaviano, Board Members; Dr. Denise M. Carlin, Superintendent; Kathy Dupuy-Bruno, General Counsel & Board Attorney   Meeting called to order at 1:00 PM   A. Order of Business - Mr. William (Bill) Ribble, Board Vice Chair   B. Purpose of the Workshop   Discussion, Information: 1. Safety Update - Office of Safe Schools (OSS) Quarterly Report  Presenters: Dave Newlan, Chief, Safety, Security and Fleet Operations Lisa Barnes, Executive Director, Safety, Security & Emergency Management   The Board received a Safety Update - Office of Safe Schools (OSS) Quarterly Report. The Superintendent and the presenters fielded questions from the Board.   Information: 2. Construction Change Order Reports - November 2025 Presenters: Scott Reichenbacher, Director of Construction Projects Management Melissa Rivera, Capital Projects Management Coordinator   The Board was presented with an update on the Construction Change Order Report for November 2025. The Superintendent and the presenters fielded questions from the Board.   [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]