Lee County School Board

Superintendent Denise Carlin addressed concerns over systemwide budget cuts in the School System of Lee County at a media conference Friday, surrounded by a phalanx of administrators and some school board members.

Protesters lined Colonial Boulevard outside School District of Lee County offices Wednesday, upset about budget cuts

Parents of students at Buckingham Exceptional School were notified that next year, students will be co-located to Royal Palm Exceptional School, which they claim is not equipped for their children's needs.

Tuesday the school board is set to hire Robert Dodig, currently interim, as board attorney, soon to be followed by a chief staff attorney, a new position.

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.