Board Member Message News Summary

September 2025 - Melisa Giovannelli

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:14:00 GMT

As we step into September, it is hard to believe that another school year has begun. As your school board member, I want to take a moment to reflect on the first month of this exciting and sometimes challenging journey.

October 2025 - Bill Ribble

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:14:00 GMT

We all want our kids to grow up loving books and feeling confident as readers. But did you know that the journey to strong reading skills starts way before preschool, and right at home?

November 2025 - Debbie Jordan

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:14:00 GMT

November gives us the perfect opportunity to pause and appreciate the students, families, educators, and community members who work together every day to make our schools exceptional.

December 2025 - Armor Persons

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:13:00 GMT

Across Florida, many school districts are struggling to compete with the growing number of private, charter, and home education options available to families. But here in Lee County, our story is very different.

Janaury 2026 - Sam Fisher

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:13:00 GMT

We've had a great start to the school year as we now enter the second half. I'm excited to share some major accomplishments.

February 2026 - Melisa Giovannelli

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:13:00 GMT

I want to acknowledge that recent events involving student walkouts and protests concerning issues related to ICE and immigration policies have brought significant attention and emotion to our schools.

March 2026 - Bill Ribble

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:13:00 GMT

Following my previous update regarding our foundational literacy efforts in grades K-3, I want to turn our focus to an equally vital mission: the success of our secondary students.

April 2026 - Debbie Jordan

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:13:00 GMT

As a member of the School District of Lee County School Board, I have the privilege of seeing firsthand the incredible work taking place in our schools every day.