Lee County School Board

The president of Florida’s largest teachers union, Andrew Spar, spoke to WGCU News about this recently. He is concerned about the interpretation of a memo dated Sept. 11 from the Florida Education Commissioner, who cited Florida law in stating that an employee can be disciplined if their personal conduct, upon investigation, reduces their professional effectiveness.

Lee Schools Board of Education elects a chair and vice chair at its regular meeting.

Lee County teachers Brooke Wold and Morgan Wright are suing Superintendent Denise Carlin over recriminations following their social media remarks made in the wake of Charlie Kirk's shooting death.

The School Board for the School District of Lee County has approved a new contract with the Teachers Association of Lee County.In a joint release made Tuesday night, the district and the teachers union said the agreement reflects "our shared commitment to valuing educators, supporting students, and maintaining one of the most competitive compensation packages in the state of Florida."

Lee County school teachers' posts following the death of Charlie Kirk are made public by the school system after a records request.

The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce adds its voice to those objecting to the possible razing of Fort Myers Beach Elementary School.

Demonstrators declare teachers' free speech rights are being violated in the wake of Lee County Schools' Superintendent Denise Carlin's recommendation that they be fired over Facebook posts they made in the wake of activist Charlie Kirk's death.

The future of Fort Myers Beach Elementary School remains in limbo after a consultant's report that includes possible razing of the school.

At a final hearing Sept. 9, the School Board of Lee County approved the system’s 2025-26 budget totaling $2,919,795,073, a decrease of $114,667,599 from the previous year's $3,034,462,672 budget, along with the district's comprehensive 10-year capital plan.

A meeting Wednesday morning delved into the status of storm-ravaged Fort Myers Beach Elementary School. WGCU’s Cary Barbor was there.