Board Member Message News Summary

July 2026 Vanessa Chaviano

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:55:00 GMT

Can you believe we're already at the halfway point of summer? Crazy how time flies when you’re having fun. While the kids are still enjoying their break, now is the perfect time for families to get ahead of the back-to-school rush.

August 2026 - Dr. Denise Carlin

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:53:00 GMT

Welcome back! Another school year is here, and after the year we just had, I have never been more excited to get started.

June 2026 - Jada Langford Fleming

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:51:00 GMT

This year has been one of the most encouraging and energizing years we’ve seen in the School District of Lee County. As someone who lives and works in this community, I’ve watched our students, teachers, and families pour their hearts into learning—and the results show just how powerful that commitment can be.

May 2026 - Armor Persons

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:46:00 GMT

Across Florida, school districts are confronting a new financial reality—one that requires difficult but necessary decisions to right-size budgets. Lee County is no exception, as we work to address a $47 million deficit while maintaining our commitment to students.

April 2026 - Debbie Jordan

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:00 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.

October 2025 - Bill Ribble

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:22:00 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?

March 2026 - Bill Ribble

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:21:00 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.

February 2026 - Melisa Giovannelli

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:22:00 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.