Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Padraic Way’s organization
Sep 11, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Hector A. Cafferata Jr. K-8 School Schoolwide Improvement Plan 2026-2027
This Schoolwide Improvement Plan for Hector A. Cafferata Jr. K-8 School outlines a strategy to enhance student achievement and the overall school grade. Key focus areas include improving outcomes for Students With Disabilities by strengthening foundational literacy and reading comprehension, increasing EOY ELA and Math proficiency through benchmark-aligned instruction, boosting the school grade from B to A, and providing explicit reading instruction for English Language Learners. Additionally, the plan addresses improving the positive learning environment by reducing chronic absenteeism.
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The workshop covered thirteen agenda items, starting with a comprehensive update on safety and youth services, including programs for gang prevention and a report from the school threat enforcement team. There was a discussion regarding a proposed initiative to educate students on how to interact with law enforcement during traffic stops. The academic segment included a briefing on the status of the Buckingham and Royal Palm campus relocation, which is currently paused for further review. Additionally, the board reviewed the district's accountability data cycle, highlighting the data chat framework used by school leadership to analyze student performance and target instructional strategies for improvement.
Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
School Board Special Meeting
The board convened a special meeting to hold a public hearing regarding the final tax rates and the final budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The discussion focused on the presentation of the proposed budget, specifically detailing the rollback rate, changes to the tax register, and the projected financial impact on property taxpayers. The board analyzed the discrepancies between the preliminary and final budgets, including fluctuations in fund balances across categories such as the general fund, debt service fund, and special revenue funds. Additionally, the board reviewed fiscal forecasts, operational deficits, and the status of multi-year capital projects.
Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
The School Board Of Lee County, Florida School Board Meeting Minutes
The meeting encompassed a wide range of administrative and operational approvals. Key actions included the recognition of student competition winners and community partnership schools, and the approval of various agreements related to academic services, dental programs, and affiliation contracts. The Board approved several significant financial and contractual items, such as disaster recovery and financial reconciliation services, various federal grant applications (Title I, II, III, and IV), and procurement agreements for copiers, printers, and facility-related services including fire inspections, gate maintenance, and HVAC solutions. Additionally, the Board addressed unfinished business by approving expenditure for state lobbyist services, an agreement with Catapult Learning, LLC, and the District Educational Facilities Plan for 2026-2045.
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