Lee County school board approves federal lobbying contract, adopts 2025-26 conduct codes and revised policies

The Lee County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a one‑year contract with Ballard Partners for federal legislative services, adopt 2025–26 codes of conduct for students and adult learners, and approve a package of new and revised board policies.

Superintendent Carlin recommended the Ballard Partners contract and told the board the estimated expenditure for federal lobbying services is $180,000 for the 12‑month period beginning March 5, 2025. "My recommendation is approval of the contract for professional services with Ballard Partners to provide federal legislative service to the board," Carlin said during the meeting.

The board approved the consent agenda by a 6‑0 roll call vote and later approved the pulled contract item, with the motion on the Ballard Partners contract moved by Mr. Bridal and seconded by Ms. Lankford Fleming. In the roll call that followed, board…