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Superintendent highlights $765,000 workforce grant and improved attendance at Martin County school board meeting
Summary
Superintendent Maine and communications coordinator Derek Lowe updated the board on district initiatives: an FFDOE workforce development grant of $765,000 to expand career-technical programs, an attendance campaign that produced district averages over 92%, and an upcoming college fair.
Superintendent Maine and communications coordinator Derek Lowe presented district updates at the Oct. 21 Martin County School Board meeting, highlighting new and continuing programs aimed at student opportunity and engagement.
Derek Lowe directed listeners to the districts "All in Martin" podcast and recapped celebrations for Constitution Week and Hispanic Heritage Month. He also promoted an upcoming college fair on Oct. 27 for high school students and families, noting representatives from more than 35 postsecondary institutions would attend.
Superintendent Maine said the district had been awarded another workforce development capitalization incentive grant from the Florida Department of Education totaling $765,000. "These funds will allow us to expand hands on career and technical education opportunities that lead to industry certifications and high wage, high demand careers," Maine said, noting planned programs in AI foundations, welding, construction management, engineering and allied health.
Maine also reviewed attendance gains: from September 2024 to September 2025, 19 of the district's 20 traditional schools improved attendance; the district average exceeded 92%, and Bessey Creek Elementary remained at about 95%. Maine credited school staff and community partners for the steady progress.
The presentation closed with routine district communications and thanks to volunteers, community partners and the Education Foundation of Martin County.
