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$47 million budget deficit still looms for schools
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (358+ words) The School District of Lee County still may be facing a $47 million deficit for the upcoming fiscal year. The School District of Lee County received the Florida Education Finance Program fourth'calculation on May 22, and the first calculation for fiscal year…...
School district looks at capital needs as population grows
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (542+ words) Capital planning was a topic of discussion at the School District of Lee County's workshop Tuesday, as the superintendent is beginning to look at the capital transfers the district has had in past years." Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin said the…...
School district better served by an appointed superintendent
3+ week, 13+ hour ago (200+ words) The scenario from the Lee County School Board and superintendent for the past three years has been teacher shortages, use of uncertified teachers, teacher recruitment etc. Suddenly we have teacher layoffs, a 1, 940 loss in student population which was blamed mostly…...
School bus-passing scofflaws paying the price: 25, 000 $225 citations issued in less than six months
3+ week, 12+ hour ago (724+ words) The message was loud and clear to the motorists of Lee County during a School District of Lee County press conference Thursday: "No More." A bus stop safety conference included School Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin, Sheriff Carmine Marceno and Bus…...
Three Lee County JROTC students awarded $2, 000 Cape Coral MOAA scholarships | News, Sports, Jobs
3+ week, 6+ day ago (196+ words) Three outstanding Lee County high school JROTC cadets have been awarded $2, 000 scholarships from the Cape Coral Chapter of the Military Officers Association of...
Keep Lee County Beautiful names new education specialist
3+ week, 6+ day ago (212+ words) Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc. (KLCB) has named Megan Hill as its new education specialist. Hill is currently pursuing a degree in environmental studies with a concentration in environmental education at Florida Gulf Coast University. Growing up in Southwest Florida…...
School district addresses declining enrollment
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (794+ words) Faced with dropping student enrollment, the School District of Lee County says it is taking a proactive approach to stop the bleed. "We want to be parents" No. 1 choice," Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin said during a workshop Tuesday. "The way…...
Lehigh's Vance named to President's List at Bob Jones University
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (162+ words) lehighacrescitizen. com Lehigh's Vance named to President's List at Bob Jones University Bob Jones University's front entrance sign. DEREK ECKENROTH GREENVILLE, SC " Joseph Vance, a Senior Biblical Studies major from Lehigh Acres, was among over 580 Bob Jones University students named…...
Lehigh resident Cabezola named to the Dean's List at Bob Jones University
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (179+ words) lehighacrescitizen. com Lehigh resident Cabezola named to the Dean's List at Bob Jones University Adele Dunn teaching, with students around her in groups on the first day of class, in an Alumni Building classroom, in 2019. DEREK ECKENROTH GREENVILLE, SC " Rachel…...
Enrollment open for Camp Sunshine and Camp All Star summer programs
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (264+ words) Both camps will run 8 a. m. to 4: 30 p. m. June 15 through July 31 at the Karl J. Drews Community Center, 18412 Lee Road, Fort Myers. The cost is $85 per week, per camper. Camp Sunshine is designed for children ages 6 through 12 with special needs and offers structured activities…...