[{"_1":2,"_111":-5,"_112":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,76,87,99],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},"mediaId",6150158,"mediaKeyId","5509227-3d31b3ea5b4a84f640319e0cbfcf4a6b","parentId",5509227,"title","Board attorney: joint motion filed to dismiss long-running DOJ matter; court action pending","audioSeconds",38,"startMs",3736000,"endMs",3774000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=5509227-3d31b3ea5b4a84f640319e0cbfcf4a6b&start=3736&end=3774","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5509227-3d31b3ea5b4a84f640319e0cbfcf4a6b/thumbnail_3736000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6150158/Florida/Board-attorney-joint-motion-filed-to-dismiss-long-running-DOJ-matter-court-action-pending","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6150158-3ed54cd95a4e24377b36223526c40b60/orig.mp4?Expires=1776763108&Signature=neKtWIUXvYgrrXj3KziA4qe~OXIqLt1WwhK58RlbHENHWSAQH2lQdMXSC1FhQGAQydywjsotvzNkTBGI8kJjMtMewypMAfral2H6Q65f8VOVGLtDs7wpojOH-FMSNV~VM1O33xcNXqTvV~HEjcaYdoUCpsSgVjjeD~ww0KUP7FHkNm4xa9kS5l7JzCNGLN4XmmtpRY629cfIemcuVeHrFUaomwKcXj-D7nOVhiY0S4wCedGcxdTFhsl7Hv7mHT9C6-D5ssHeB5XC-yVnB~J~womfYqxScVKO3i4d7CUl9JuIERHlCosAwOhaOgvijf4hCe~2rahqS3rDLjqLqg03pA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Hendry County School District","date","2025-07-30T00:00:00Z","article","The board’s attorney reported that Hendry County Schools and the U.S. Department of Justice filed a joint motion for stipulation of dismissal in a DOJ matter that the attorney described as ongoing for decades. The attorney said both parties agreed to the stipulation and that the district is awaiting the court’s ruling.
The attorney said she was hopeful the court would grant the joint motion because both parties had agreed, and she promised to update the board when the court issues an order. A board member responded that the district would celebrate if the dismissal is granted.
No further details about the underlying case or the terms of the stipulation were provided in the public meeting update; the attorney said the board would be informed when an order is entered.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hendry County School District Live Stream 2025-07-30","oneSentenceSummary","The district and the U.S. Department of Justice filed a joint motion for stipulation of dismissal in a decades-long DOJ matter, the board attorney said; the board is awaiting a court order.","taxTitle","Hendry, School Districts, Florida","taxId",15382,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":42,"_43":79,"_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},6150163,"Board approves HVAC cleaning and remediation contract (RFP 26-0001)",3688000,3726000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5509227-3d31b3ea5b4a84f640319e0cbfcf4a6b&start=3688&end=3726","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5509227-3d31b3ea5b4a84f640319e0cbfcf4a6b/thumbnail_3688000.jpg","/articles/6150163/Florida/Board-approves-HVAC-cleaning-and-remediation-contract-RFP-26-0001","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6150163-ce4c753c59b3e84d46438a467efda9d8/orig.mp4?Expires=1776763108&Signature=DccAqNcl-DP22RTIXn4k1SmeW1vLQLWNMgCSTbCifIF75IJTSwMVGf0aXKQvmCF4iCvLGe-mKbJlmS15jTJJhhBaQc-DtHIpjZz8qMHWuUJMvPWEmUbW9zt2P5q64Mx-qWKw7giwz0X48Q-GEMeWccESqBP00m5TuwL5mvbDQUWJpUmioUSYpMpTxrVobKI63B-~xrZAaBDRQsHkve6srv0G0QY2NNg3CWaSVVQYU61CRkAhUoaJFE4G~PlHAgYBMujDkfktBHAaV9AztFA75dLtrf9~wXlTDfLuTu6r5apmWG1IRHassAAgTeGxYHyQC1AuC3z~rBduYc-bAeQbjw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hendry County School Board approved awarding RFP 26-0001 for HVAC cleaning and remediation services, a superintendent recommendation said. The contract was presented by the maintenance department and intended to keep air conditioning ductwork clean and operational.
The superintendent recommended approval of the award to maintain indoor air quality and system reliability; the motion was made and seconded and the board voted in favor. No dollar amount was disclosed in the presentation at the meeting; contract details and vendor award documentation are available in procurement records and the RFP file.
Board members voiced no objections during the public motion and vote and the item carried by voice vote.","The board approved awarding RFP 26-0001 for HVAC cleaning and remediation services to support maintenance of district ductwork and air systems.",{"_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},6150167,"Hendry County School Board approves tentative $266.1 million budget and 5.346-mill levy; vote 4-1",1199,2349000,3548000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5509227-3d31b3ea5b4a84f640319e0cbfcf4a6b&start=2349&end=3548","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5509227-3d31b3ea5b4a84f640319e0cbfcf4a6b/thumbnail_2349000.jpg","/articles/6150167/Florida/Hendry-County-School-Board-approves-tentative-2661-million-budget-and-5346-mill-levy-vote-4-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6150167-a99077b53dbf79996e0bd1609fe0d68f/orig.mp4?Expires=1776763108&Signature=E6S2tIsSwxhG2MAdXx99bw5YpLcPHFqzNCgXtg3SOrfeBC746zDvSv~gqbwgm8JRR7DkADuln4oYXiww3uTrxsjOYX9d06c3Fq~0PyoEmtysu9hE3vvmkkzeH-QvyusmLQ-LyQaLKmqwo6HAQvsxeeJQASGBVwAKbUfOHVeTUvsTCH0K5mUpvTcikvY0kZA2nvTYtzKaZNsFU5bycqdPQUBGI27zPnrubUgx7WZvDgrliFjSPCJ71fftUcRh5SAsc~f6FTMkn76UYQq41q4e3gp6LNvGhI18aJHeyucR-G8R-MekhSG2A6Vv6Wv9gWXDFOlxkaRvkgY~SiUS93~z~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hendry County School Board voted 4–1 to adopt a tentative budget of $266,105,612 for fiscal year 2025–26 and approved proposed millage rates totaling 5.346 mills, the district’s chief financial officer said. The proposed millage breaks down as 3.098 mills for general operating (including a prior-year adjustment), 0.748 mills for basic discretionary operations and 1.5 mills for capital outlay.
CFO Adams presented the tentative budget and the millage calculations and said the 5.346 mills represent a 4.38% increase over the state rollback rate. Adams told the board the rollback rate is calculated to generate the same amount of tax revenue as the prior year and that, per the presentation, a 3.098 levy is necessary for participation in the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP).
Superintendent (unnamed in the transcript) recommended the millage levies and the tentative budget. The motions to adopt the millage and to approve the tentative budget passed 4–1, with board member Miss Busey voting no on both measures. Busey spoke at length before the vote, saying she was uncomfortable raising property tax levies in a county with high poverty and rising household costs. “I struggle with raising a millage rate on discretionary where we do have discretion,” Busey said, adding that the board should consider keeping levies at the rollback rate to avoid increasing burdens on families and businesses.
Board discussion and staff presentations also flagged several budget risks: a projected decline in brick-and-mortar enrollment, low kindergarten enrollment this fall, potential reductions or sunsets in some federal grant funding, volatility of nonrecurring revenue sources and self-insured medical claims. The presentation showed a projected unassigned general-fund balance of roughly 26% going into fiscal year 2026, noting that the number includes some anticipated income and will change as enrollment and final allocations are confirmed.
Adams said next steps include adopting the proposed millage rates and the tentative budget now and holding a final budget hearing set for Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 5:30 p.m.; the district’s tentative budget book is posted on BoardDocs for review.
The board’s action establishes the proposed tax rates and budget to continue to the public-notice and final-adoption period; final millage and budget adoption will occur at the September hearing after required public notices and any adjustments.","The board adopted a tentative fiscal 2025–26 budget totaling $266,105,612 and approved proposed millage rates totaling 5.346 mills; board member Miss Busey cast the lone dissenting vote on both measures.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6150170,"Hendry County schools tied for fourth-highest academic growth in Florida after spring 2025 assessments",120,1752000,1872000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5509227-3d31b3ea5b4a84f640319e0cbfcf4a6b&start=1752&end=1872","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5509227-3d31b3ea5b4a84f640319e0cbfcf4a6b/thumbnail_1752000.jpg","/articles/6150170/Florida/Hendry-County-schools-tied-for-fourth-highest-academic-growth-in-Florida-after-spring-2025-assessments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6150170-a1b2534444f5ec95957609aa29cf2442/orig.mp4?Expires=1776763108&Signature=fiHJArxCsvx3~dqWRvXt-LfxGEQ4vlRY9iMuHMy9fQPGg5JYBph1s1mE0peXrH3d1h98wcYLECBEYJ0RnX5ncqrxnjCeexpgh1uI8eTYBh2bxPe7DO3fICjQAHzp9IBHqk0MeiIOkkHS40o4rGKfm1AIuNnAn5FvVEnjQkHtm7KAlAA4oljAkfgEqwk5Ajq3ZHxDhNUoHoDPw4~dMPpDT0BgKOzxT9-j5x8eDENmNuSBk3D9r51g26-b~Hi3GplLXE8zsZNO4fvKRAyat0FrXzOIolC57X-QAUao20UrnsbU0fFm4EJZQzgbKMvNQDdHrGvMvN6qSLhNLGZx5Sai2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hendry County school officials reported that the district tied for fourth in the state for year-to-year academic growth on spring 2025 assessments, a superintendent’s presentation showed. District staff compared total district points across Florida’s 67 districts and ranked districts by point growth from 2024 to 2025.
The superintendent said the ranking reflects “a total team effort” and credited teachers, school leaders and support staff for the gains. Assistant Superintendent Sanchez, who presented the analysis, said the district compared each district’s total points in 2024 with 2025 and then ranked growth; Washington County led the state with a 79-point increase, a roughly 6% gain. Sanchez said Hendry County’s improvement placed it in a tie for fourth in the statewide growth ranking.
The presentation said nine of 10 Hendry schools showed academic growth and singled out LaBelle Elementary (referred to in the presentation as a turnaround school last year) as a notable example of large year-to-year improvement. Officials also credited district initiatives cited in the presentation, including a recently formed ELL task force and targeted classroom supports, as contributors to the gains.
Board members and the superintendent noted the district’s size and demographics when comparing Hendry to higher-performing, larger districts. The superintendent said those differences mean the “lift is different” but argued that “kids can still learn” when given supports and expectations. The presentation and remarks tied the results to spring 2025 assessment data and district-led interventions rather than to any new statewide policy change.
District officials said they will continue sharing assessment results with the board and the public and plan follow-up presentations from successful programs and student representatives in upcoming meetings.","District officials said Hendry County tied for fourth statewide in year-to-year growth on spring 2025 assessments, citing gains across nearly every school and specific turnaround improvements at LaBelle Elementary.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Board attorney: joint motion filed to dismiss long-running DOJ matter; court action pending

Board approves HVAC cleaning and remediation contract (RFP 26-0001)

Hendry County School Board approves tentative $266.1 million budget and 5.346-mill levy; vote 4-1

Hendry County schools tied for fourth-highest academic growth in Florida after spring 2025 assessments