School District to Host Conversations That Count During the 2025-2026 School Year
The School District of Lee County is excited to announce that School Board members and Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin will be hosting Conversations that Count: Turning parent voices into real solutions throughout the school year. Each Conversations that Count event is an opportunity for students, parents, staff, and community members to hear from and ask questions to School District leaders.
School Board Vice Chair Jada Langford-Fleming will host the first Conversation that Count on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at Fort Myers High School. Fort Myers High is located at 2635 Cortez Blvd. in Fort Myers.
Conversations that Count will include remarks from School Board Members, a question-and-answer session, and a presentation from Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin about the School District priorities:
- Ensuring safe and secure schools
- Increasing student achievement
- Expanding technical education opportunities
- Increasing teacher retention and recruitment
- Ensuring fiscal responsibility
- Empowering parents as partners in education
As further Conversations that Count: Turning parent voices into real solutions events are scheduled, they will be posted to the School District’s website at www.leeschools.net. Parents will receive an email before each meeting notifying them of the day, time, and place, plus a link to submit questions in advance. Those questions may be included in the Question and Answer session.