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Approval of minutes: The board approved minutes from the regular school board meeting of March 24, 2025 and the special meeting of the financing corporation on March 24, 2025. Superintendent Carnegie recommended approval; the motion passed on a motion by Miss Mathai and second by Dr. Luke with a vote recorded as 5–0.

Consent agenda: Superintendent Carnegie recommended approval of consent-agenda items 8.01–8.06 and 8.08–10.07. The board approved the consent agenda on a motion by Mr. Mathias, second by Mr. Dodd; the board announced the vote as 5–0. (Agenda item 8.07 was pulled for no action and will be brought back at a later date.)

Travel approvals: The board approved two travel requests. The board approved travel for Molly Cunningham (District 4) to attend the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) annual conference June 11–13, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay on a motion by Mr. Theis, second by Dr. Luke; the vote was recorded as 5–0. The board also approved travel for Chair Tyler Brandenburg (District 2) to attend the FSBA summer conference (dates not specified in the meeting record) on a motion by Mr. Mathias, second by Mrs. Cunningham; the vote was recorded as 5–0.

Tentative policy adoption: The board opened a public meeting for tentative approval of two policies described in the record as “May 05, participation in extracurricular activities” and “9,800 charter schools” (transcript phrasing). Seeing no public comment, the board approved tentative adoption on a motion by Miss Mathias, second by Dr. Luke; the vote was recorded as 5–0. The record does not include policy text changes or effective dates; the board labeled the action as tentative approval.

No roll-call vote-by-name was reported in the public audio; the minutes show unanimous board votes announced as “passes 5–0” for each motion. The board did not take action on item 8.07; staff said it will return for future consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lake County School Board Meeting April 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 14 meeting the Lake County School Board approved minutes, consent items, two travel requests and tentative policy approvals; item 8.07 was pulled for no action and will return later.","taxTitle","Lake, School Districts, Florida","taxId",14671,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6267872,"Education Foundation reports scholarships, donations and events to board",0,1062870,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3061543-7ced3615338fa571911516d9e8d28e71&start=1062&end=1062","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3061543-7ced3615338fa571911516d9e8d28e71/thumbnail_1062870.jpg","/articles/6267872/Florida/Education-Foundation-reports-scholarships-donations-and-events-to-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267872-633d37fbf4ebcabd6c534a77486a7f93/orig.mp4?Expires=1775003222&Signature=kRWKshkU3ADjsbi3blB3nX4X9uvpvU8s3DLp1t1jaepDwjKAr70iSJZeOquwa79fr8PSzo0Pgk1eMEKHTVIWv8jId0R9MqMzjCxtbJjH~6AXubZYSpQixSx1VTjg~~RCjK5bEeoE44Y~YoXO9Ph4Nsi5GNCCE-S40KnycRf6lVOa-AA8RvY0w2PwlorFOLvCRKJ2NXNEcPIo00ThuinurhOuMJR~FW~DJ6cjaucYjCHXQWT-ms0oDJX1Satm9221k6GhpNVd7sMKRaJ0rI2KHvFVWJ7QbAI-nnneoR7gLSsLaN~pacaUWhnF7v0jXhW09lGd40lz3HUccOB2~dx6QQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lake County Education Foundation reported to the board April 14 that it is finalizing scholarships, distributing donated furniture and preparing a slate of fundraising and community events.

Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, reporting for the foundation, told the board the foundation “has awarded $106,162 going to 69 different scholarship recipients” and anticipates awarding seven more scholarships in the coming weeks. She said the foundation has distributed donated furniture from Westgate Resorts to district schools through the warehouse and grounds team.

Johnson outlined upcoming events and engagements: a graduation celebration for 33 graduating seniors from the Take Stock in Children program on April 22; a sold-out Ladies for Education event April 25 at Continental Country Club; and planning for the 2025 Renaissance Fair in early November. She also reported 821 Apple Mart visits this school year, which she said equaled $127,204 in school-supplies value delivered to teachers.

The foundation’s development director is working with teachers and former teacher-of-the-year winners to expand volunteer engagement, classroom-grant reviews and social-media outreach. Board members thanked the foundation staff and volunteers for their support of district programs.","The Lake County Education Foundation told the board it awarded scholarships, distributed donated furniture and sold out several fundraising events; the foundation also reported increased employee giving and ongoing program events.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6267876,"Lake County educators urge clearer communications after prescription benefit manager switch",468,777529,1246395,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3061543-7ced3615338fa571911516d9e8d28e71&start=777&end=1246","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3061543-7ced3615338fa571911516d9e8d28e71/thumbnail_777529.jpg","/articles/6267876/Florida/Lake-County-educators-urge-clearer-communications-after-prescription-benefit-manager-switch","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267876-c3d9d1fd242627b8ca591ba1c2eb9a5a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775003222&Signature=GWtBv05y8fUqFw8cbI7qurLYCUNwRxc9ClpblcEH~2MOR6vpezuknOq98FUHZrQ9OeRAlEZoztM3VNkGQYrtN5amojMHOCOPh7Pr-OL6fBGp3nbdYGNKqoK7Pngl1Ftqj3Af9HFdfprqEpjCGJttzJFdpoLmZdjOlIwHjoGX5WVpAwESV6BE~VGdwFkLAmnYOzErvKOtbt75dlTcCcx2KAQ7b08dzCNO8tmrZbwwIHnnYgpfgyBqULWt126p4WG79nALMcs4MHw9taB1wOJUrwbmEngq0K8tBhHyQy-aOUYZq3nHxrJUDDjx~w~c5CruUsAWtHNCvOg~0HKK2TKjUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of the Lake County Education Association and other employees told the Lake County School Board April 14 that a mid-year switch to a new prescription benefit manager has created ongoing access problems to essential medications.

Elizabeth Emery, representing the LCEA, said employees “have been facing barriers to essential medications and that has consequences on their health, their peace of mind, and their ability to serve the students of Lake County Schools.” Emery told the board that the union and district have met with the risk-management director and requested additional after-hours benefit support, “grace fills or bridge fills” during open enrollment transitions, and better advance notice and clearer communication materials such as a joint FAQ.

Cathy Smith, who spoke after Emery, said many employees were not notified of the change until December and that “there are still several people who unfortunately are still affected by, the benefits and changing the PBM to Vimeo.” She echoed calls for improved communication and said district presence at a coming May 15 meeting in Umatilla would be helpful.

Board members and Superintendent Carnegie acknowledged the concerns publicly and said district benefits staff, led by risk-management staff including Rob Oyer, have been working to address problems. Board members said they expected continued collaboration between the district and LCEA, and asked staff to pursue the bridge-fill and FAQ options raised during public comment. No formal board action was recorded on the benefit issues at the meeting; LCEA said follow-up meetings are planned.","Union and employees told the school board that a mid-year switch to a new prescription benefit manager created barriers to essential medications, and they asked the district for bridge fills, additional after-hours support and clearer advance notices.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":79,"_43":102,"_45":102,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6267881,"Lake County Schools named Cambridge District of the Year",106935,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3061543-7ced3615338fa571911516d9e8d28e71&start=106&end=106","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3061543-7ced3615338fa571911516d9e8d28e71/thumbnail_106935.jpg","/articles/6267881/Florida/Lake-County-Schools-named-Cambridge-District-of-the-Year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267881-461dffd1d12011dda70e0884126c7d31/orig.mp4?Expires=1775003222&Signature=h3qak45w2DA7hXL17TP9sS~8EOQIv5yWot0q2W8fyxlKXQbLTH5KnquH6LZ4T5sw8FAGfu7uiH4I4kb1RTHivAPds-2cMoCAVfMfvYFpJsLfqx2YFUhW0i6EIGoZdDALvupwXmHFz1KQGJXTxinKKfJkOiuD57jYWabrJntIt9IVgU7Q-r178ppknvOCSx7DF-zXur8qeqDOocwfHiiDEg-cZhmt-R3RPhVx50oorvPBvC2XcLbuDLYCSVK0NosP51qslzzTL4pPRWbw~shMN37Z0xMR1JTHA6psICfE7l6hQiq6yJPWf7PtMwHzlCOan6quCwKKJciBp~Ubf8ukOA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cambridge International formally recognized Lake County Schools as Cambridge’s District of the Year for the 2024–25 academic year, district and Cambridge representatives told the Lake County School Board at its April 14 meeting.

The honor, presented in the medium-district category, was described by Cambridge representatives as recognition of the district’s work “to expand access to rigorous Cambridge programs, sustain or improve student success on Cambridge assessments, and advance educational opportunity in meaningful and measurable ways.” The district now has 11 Cambridge schools, a Cambridge representative said.

The award ceremony remarks credited district leaders, school administrators, educators, students and families for expanding advanced learning while maintaining student performance despite increased participation. “This award belongs to the entire Lake County Schools community,” the Cambridge presenter said.

Superintendent Carnegie and board members acknowledged the award in remarks that tied the recognition to the district’s college- and career-readiness initiatives and the Education Foundation’s financial support for new programs. Carnegie thanked district staff for expanding international- and advanced-diploma opportunities for students.

Board members and the superintendent framed the award as evidence of the district’s sustained focus on advanced-opportunity programs discussed over several years. Board discussion later in the meeting referenced the program’s importance amid state funding debates, with one board member urging continued advocacy to avoid funding cuts.

The recognition was presented during the agenda’s presentation segment; no formal board action or vote was recorded for the award itself.","Cambridge International recognized Lake County Schools as its 2024–25 District of the Year (medium district), a district leader told the school board April 14, highlighting expanded access to Cambridge programs across 11 schools.","actionData","errors"]

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