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Dr. Prince also described outreach and in-school practices the district is using to prepare students for upcoming high-stakes assessments. He emphasized that preparation starts with routine classroom practice and staff attention to testing details. “Public schools are the genius of our democracy,” Dr. Prince said, framing the district’s inclusive mission and contrasting public schools with selective private and charter options.

He listed recent events and programs: a South County career fair that connected students directly with local employers and job offers; the Young Floridian Awards on April 13 at the Sunrise Theater; a north-county career fair on April 22; the St. Lucie County Education Foundation scholarship awards on April 24; and a safety festival April 26 at Clover Park.

On testing readiness, Dr. Prince described specific school-level techniques he observed during school visits: teachers and students practicing adaptive testing strategies, calculator functions, and testing-day simulations; principals arranging proctors and staff to reduce student anxiety; food-service staff coordinating supportive breakfasts for test days; and maintenance staff scheduling work to minimize distractions. He credited “one meaningful relationship that a student has with an adult” for many students’ success and said he would continue school visits through testing season.

Why it matters: The remarks outline near-term operational priorities — school openings, staffing, and test administration — that directly affect students, staff and families. The superintendent indicated plans to continue monitoring conditions at schools through the assessment window.

Next steps: Dr. Prince said the district will name a principal for the new K–8, continue to work with construction partners to maintain schedules and post updates, and keep communicating test-preparation supports to principals and staff.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Meeting - April 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent Dr. Prince reported that construction projects, including a new K–8 school and Fort Pierce Westwood renovations, are on schedule and on budget. He also described district efforts to prepare students and staff for upcoming high-stakes assessments.","taxTitle","St. Lucie, School Districts, Florida","taxId",15275,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6079859,"Kiwanis presents more than $7,000 in fair awards; district names essay, attendance and staff recognition winners",414,2711000,3125000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2953632-b515b791e44a8b8b007ef61322904c8a&start=2711&end=3125","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2953632-b515b791e44a8b8b007ef61322904c8a/thumbnail_2711000.jpg","/articles/6079859/Florida/Kiwanis-presents-more-than-7000-in-fair-awards-district-names-essay-attendance-and-staff-recognition-winners","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079859-2e5a07887fa8413291ca97b9113b2a6a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771009561&Signature=f1nOlbmOldgtXaEq-cuSD~R225Gb1wSfC1GwV4RVKl9xjESxo6yCzdYi34enQxc0n1TdJCFqw8lzqkvq129SOn9KTlFe2zYrKRO1Bwd4BTRBu8e5BrnzxtHOCGZRAGV~ihHk9zGln9xFwaMqhRRPc16oCI-RU52vVgAgwSjCr4VYpctSlT5YO8tXoRs9sMrxTI4KRc-lCTldiDz2yeOHK3evcbVhcw-oW99xpem7CTx-m7A~ObWh2kn04Yn2GYR1IqUa-isrNHLxAc28pTYoa4jEAB3ZNQBTwZEn5uUq6TllG5NMItUXi3~Y3rVcRR4cUdyzG0-mN99oH9Fws0bxKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis presented more than $7,000 in prize money to St. Lucie County schools for their displays at the county fair, the Kiwanis announced during the St. Lucie County School Board meeting. The Kiwanis cited sponsor support and community judges in selecting winners across elementary, K-8 and high school divisions.

The first-place winners — each receiving $1,000 — were River’s Edge Elementary (elementary), Palm Point K-8 (K-8) and St. Lucie West Centennial High School (high school). The Kiwanis said the display theme was “St. Lucie Schools: Navigating the Future.” Deb Mock, representing Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis, told the board the club has collaborated with the district for years to create the event and praised Lydia Martin, the district’s chief communications officer, for coordinating with Kiwanis and sponsors.

The Kiwanis also announced second- and third-place winners, out-of-the-box awards, a wildcard award and the People’s Choice winner. The People’s Choice award received more than 7,000 votes and went to Lincoln Park Academy; that prize was $1,000.

At the meeting the district also recognized winners of the Samuel Gaines essay contest. Remnant Construction (scholarship sponsor) and district staff presented awards across elementary, middle and high school divisions and handed scholarship checks to the winners.

Attendance awards were presented as part of the district’s “Aim for 100” initiative. District staff named individual schools for February and March for large attendance improvements; lists included CA Moore Elementary, Floresta Elementary, Francis K. Sweet Elementary, Lawnwood Elementary, several K-8 schools and multiple middle/high schools.

The board also recognized employees nominated for exemplary service. Jennifer Carey, an ESE program specialist, nominated staff who coordinated a complex Spanish deaf and hard-of-hearing evaluation; the board publicly thanked Janina, Veronica, Melissa and Yvette for coordinating the work. Other recognitions included Laura Granello from Human Resources for fast processing of hiring requests and Kristen Whelan Henick, an attendance clerk, for organizing a large custodial appreciation luncheon.

“This year’s booths went beyond our expectations and created displays to show our students are headed towards a very bright future,” Deb Mock said during the presentation. “Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time,” she added.

Why it matters: The awards and recognitions showcase community-district partnerships and highlight programs that connect students to local sponsors, create scholarship opportunities and recognize staff work that supports student services and operations.

Photos and prize checks were distributed to winning schools at the meeting; donors and sponsors were thanked on the record.","Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis presented over $7,000 in awards to St. Lucie schools for fair displays. The district also announced winners of the Samuel Gaines essay contest, attendance 'Aim for 100' recognitions and staff awards for coordinated services.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6079864,"School board adopts multiple policy amendments, proclaims April autism awareness month and approves travel; consent agenda passes",116,4510000,4626000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2953632-b515b791e44a8b8b007ef61322904c8a&start=4510&end=4626","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2953632-b515b791e44a8b8b007ef61322904c8a/thumbnail_4510000.jpg","/articles/6079864/Florida/School-board-adopts-multiple-policy-amendments-proclaims-April-autism-awareness-month-and-approves-travel-consent-agenda-passes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079864-2d6c80f9cd9266416e95bd5b130382bf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771009561&Signature=mJvVGk8YUegpt-c87eBGnckcbqGxvzfSW38whlgH4CQz9r9ntyfA59LL9s8mfH2o71pfXPtBzQ0Cu8KgC26oEBiKO1sGjwGl8GB156W95BMvhDnHF87ipU0acH2ub81i3NzkfLnPbTk4aNt91~yzo1qjMvp3oSFl2kckRMuYoWwV7A6vrYEPkeGsDC8IUidBs3RH1by6icukmqiNAT6035PBRKXMsMDEHbtZ7wvKUYlAnTKyJeVy1MaFQ2I-9F~IHwjAiI~ceoiMmgVP2x4VzKIw-xgDr1L7Sk0Tmo4zuNVyNU~3BrvvQxMJoT0xpopPaAjbwK1cIziHICDcPN43-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Lucie County School Board on April [date not specified] adopted proposed amendments to several district policies, approved a proclamation designating April 2025 as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, authorized board travel to the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) conference and approved the consent agenda. All recorded motions passed unanimously, 5-0.

The superintendent recommended the board adopt the policy changes. “I recommend the board adopt the proposed amendments to school board policy number 2,215, program of instruction, policy 2,370, educational options, policy 2,370.01, virtual instruction, policy 2,440, summer programs, policy number 2,520, selection and adoption of instructional materials, policy number 2,540, audio visual use, policy number 5,410, student progression, and policy number 5,420, reporting student progress,” Superintendent Dr. Prince told the board before members moved and seconded the motion.

Why it matters: The packages of amendments cover multiple instructional and student-progress policies that guide curriculum, virtual instruction and summer programs across the district. Although the board held a public hearing and opened the floor for comment, no members of the public spoke before votes were taken.

What the board approved (high-level):
- Adoption of amendments to multiple district policies governing program of instruction, educational options and virtual instruction, summer programs, adoption of instructional materials, audiovisual use, student progression and reporting of student progress. The superintendent presented the recommendation; the motion passed 5-0.
- Proclamation naming April 2025 as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. The proclamation was read for the board by an eighth-grade student; the board approved it by voice vote, 5-0.
- Authorization for board members to attend the FSBA conference April 24–25, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.; the board found the travel complied with applicable state rules and approved the request, 5-0.
- Approval of the consent agenda as presented; the consent agenda vote carried, 5-0.

Details on public comment and debate: The board opened a public hearing on the policy amendments but heard no public comment before moving to the superintendent’s recommendation and taking a vote. Board discussion before each vote was minimal; motions were made and seconded and each item passed by unanimous voice vote.

Votes at a glance:
- Adoption of proposed policy amendments (policies listed above): motion moved by Mr. Ingersoll, seconded by Ms. Holly; outcome: approved, vote 5-0.
- Proclamation — April 2025 as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month: motion moved by Ms. Arison, seconded by Mr. Ingersoll; outcome: approved, vote 5-0.
- Out-of-district travel to FSBA (April 24–25, 2025): motion moved by Mr. Ingersoll, seconded by Ms. Holly; outcome: approved, vote 5-0.
- Consent agenda adoption: motion and second recorded; outcome: approved, vote 5-0.

Board members recorded as voting in favor: Chairwoman Dr. Mills; Mr. Ingersoll; Ms. Holly; Ms. Harrison; Ms. Richardson. The superintendent and staff were present for the agenda presentation and votes.

The board did not receive or note any public opposition during the meeting to the items that were voted on and no amendments to the motions were recorded.","St. Lucie County School Board voted unanimously to adopt amendments to several district policies, approved a proclamation designating April 2025 as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, authorized out-of-district travel for board members to the FSBA conference and approved the consent agenda.","actionData","errors"]

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Superintendent Prince: construction on schedule, district readies students for high-stakes testing

Kiwanis presents more than $7,000 in fair awards; district names essay, attendance and staff recognition winners

School board adopts multiple policy amendments, proclaims April autism awareness month and approves travel; consent agenda passes