Meghan Bradbury

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Lee school district gets update on hurricane damage funds

1 week ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | Meghan Bradbury

The School District of Lee County continues to collect funds for damages from hurricanes Ian and Milton and is nearing completion of the remaining service requests due to the storms. Imperium Consulting Group Director Joseph Mascali said the impacts from Hurricane Ian, which hit Lee County on Sept. 28, 2022, were just shy of $284 million. Total funds committed is $166.88 million, an increase of 29.64% since last year, and the total funds received is $148.88 million.
School district gets update on storm damage funds

1 week ago | captivasanibel.com | Meghan Bradbury

The School District of Lee County continues to collect funds for damages from Hurricanes Ian and Milton and is nearing completion of the remaining service requests due to the storms. Imperium Consulting Group Director Joseph Mascali said the totality of the impacts from Ian, which hit Lee County on Sept. 28, 2022, were just shy of $284 million. Total funds committed is $166.88 million, an increase of 29.64% since last year, and the total funds received is $148.88 million.
School district to take part in Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies program

2 weeks ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | Meghan Bradbury

The Lee County School Board gave its nod of approval for the district to seek accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. “Being the leader in this is awesome. Students aren’t learning if they are not feeling safe. Another piece that will allow us to explain to the community that we are serious about safety,” Board member Melisa Giovannelli said at Tuesday’s workshop meeting.
School district consolidates administrative positions

2 weeks ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | Meghan Bradbury

The Lee County School Board adopted 12 job descriptions for academic services, business services, human resources and executive services division, which will support a consolidated organizational chart designed to put more money in classrooms.
School board approves new ‘bell times’

2 weeks ago | captivasanibel.com | Meghan Bradbury

School District of Lee County students will have different bell times for the 2025-26 school year. On April 8, the Lee County School Board unanimously agreed to implement the changes next year as part of the district’s Safe Start Initiative. The initiative transitions transportation to a three-tiered system. It focuses on improving bus routes, addressing driver shortages and improving timely arrivals for students.
Bill on citizen initiatives draws statewide opposition

2 weeks ago | captivasanibel.com | Meghan Bradbury

Press conferences were held across Florida on March 25 to defend citizen-led amendments in an effort to stop HB1205 and its companion legislation, SB2016. HB1205 is sponsored by Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka, R-District 78, a member of the Lee County Legislative Delegation. District 78 covers parts of Lee County, but not Sanibel and Captiva.
Carson Scholar Fund honorees announced

3 weeks ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | Meghan Bradbury

Alexis Klutsarits, is among five students in the School District of Lee County to be an eight-time recipient of the Carson Scholar Fund. Eight-time recipients have earned the honor every year since the first year of eligibility, one student per school. “Being an eight-time recipient of the Carson Scholarship is a huge honor. I believe this accomplishment represents all of the hard work and dedication I have put into my schooling and community over the past,” Klutsarits said.
School district awaits direction on DOE elimination

4 weeks ago | captivasanibel.com | Meghan Bradbury

Local officials are awaiting more information as they ready to come into compliance with President Donald Trump’s March 20 executive order to eliminate the Department of Education (DOE) and return authority to the states. The order does not immediately close the department but sets that action, which would require congressional approval, in motion.
Great American Cleanup this weekend across Southwest Florida

1 month ago | pineisland-eagle.com | Meghan Bradbury

Volunteers are being sought for the annual Great American Cleanup to take place this weekend at multiple locations throughout Lee County. “We believe that people and places are profoundly interconnected,” said Trish Fancher, Keep Lee County Beautiful executive director. “The Great American Cleanup is a shining example of how lasting, positive change happens when people work together.
School District of Lee County awaits direction on order to eliminate federal DOE

1 month ago | capecoralbreeze.com | Meghan Bradbury

Local officials are awaiting more information as they ready to come into compliance with President Donald Trump’s March 20 executive order to eliminate the Department of Education and return authority to the states. The order does not immediately close the department but sets that action, which would require congressional approval, in motion.