Charlotte County Schools honor health partner and fall athletic teams; district posts highest graduation rate
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Summary
The board recognized Dr. Joseph Pepe and Department of Health partnerships, honored multiple high school teams that reached state finals, and noted the district achieved its highest-ever graduation rate, up 4.6% locally.
Charlotte County School Board members on Jan. 13 thanked community partners and celebrated student and staff achievements, including a partnership with the Department of Health and multiple high school teams that qualified for state competition.
The superintendent introduced Jen Cox McKimmy, coordinator of District Health Services, to present an award recognizing the district's partnership with the Department of Health and its work with Dr. Joseph Pepe. Dr. Pepe accepted the recognition and described programs supported by the department, including preventive dental services, vision screening and school nurse assistance, saying he frequently works with the district "and every time I turn around, I see you guys at pop up reading programs and all kinds of things in the community."
District athletic director Jack Hamm recognized teams from Charlotte High, Lemon Bay and Port Charlotte High for reaching state-level competition across cross country, volleyball and golf, and for Port Charlotte's football regional championship run. Hamm named coaches and captains for the honored teams and highlighted season records and milestones, including Lemon Bay volleyball's 21-10 season and Port Charlotte football's 11-3 record.
Board members also congratulated winners of the Golden Apple awards for teacher and support employee of the year. During member remarks the board noted that the district reported its highest graduation rate in Charlotte County history, increasing 4.6 percentage points from the prior report.
The superintendent invited families to the district's second annual magnet expo at Centennial Park in two weeks to explore middle- and high-school magnet options.
The meeting adjourned after additional recognitions and no further action on these items.
