The Lee County School Board will vote on a contract for a Chief Staff Attorney at its meeting Tuesday evening. This is a new position proposed by the superintendent and approved by the board earlier this year. Previously, one attorney served both the board and the school district.
Up for hire is Kevin William Pendley, who is a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Education Law. He will serve a two-year term beginning May 13, 2026, and ending June 30, 2028. The contract is for $214,500, salary and benefits for a total cost of $339,601.26.
