Superintendent cites record 94.1% graduation rate; board approves personnel, appointments and community donations
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Superintendent told the Citrus County School Board the district graduation rate rose to 94.1%, above the state average; the board approved personnel recommendations, appointed Kit Humbaugh to coordinator of district student services effective 01/14/2026, accepted $9,100 in community donations and received a capital-credits check from CECO Energy.
The Citrus County superintendent reported a district graduation rate of 94.1% and thanked teachers, staff and administrators for "a team effort" that produced the highest rate recorded by the district, which the superintendent said was above the state average of 92.2%.
The superintendent (referred to in the record as "Doctor") also previewed upcoming academy information nights, a Golden Bus Tour in February to recognize students and legislative outreach in Tallahassee related to a coordinated training facility the district has developed with the Board of County Commissioners, sheriff's office and fire rescue.
Separately, the board approved routine personnel actions: recommendations for instructional and support staff (motion by Ms. Kent; second by Mr. Kennedy; voice vote 5-0) and the appointment of Kit Humbaugh to Coordinator of District Student Services effective 01/14/2026 (motion approved 5-0). The board accepted community donations totaling $9,100 across multiple schools and organizations; Kelly Liano of CECO Energy presented a capital-credits check during the meeting and described it as returned cooperative revenue.
Minutes show the board also received the November cash and investment report. Finance staff reported a late tax-collector installment that increased balances and that the district moved roughly $30,000,000 into other investments, placing about $15,000,000 into a money-market account for liquidity.
Next steps and context: the superintendent said staff and the district Education Foundation are supporting families after recent student deaths and pointed to local information and volunteer events; the board planned a brief recess and reconvene later for additional public comment and adjournment.