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Lee County board approves YMCA elementary memorandum of understanding; member abstains
Summary
The Lee County School Board approved a memorandum of understanding with the YMCA for an elementary site (term beginning 08/11/2025 through the end of the school year, with options to renew). Board member Fisher abstained because he serves on the YMCA board; roll call showed a 6-0 approval with one abstention.
The Lee County School Board voted Jan. 13 to approve a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the YMCA for an elementary-school site, authorizing the superintendent to execute related documents. Superintendent Dr. Carlin read the recommendation, saying the agreement would run from 08/11/2025 through the end of the school year, with an option for up to three additional consecutive one‑year renewals by mutual agreement.
Board member Mr. Fisher said he serves on the YMCA board and, after consulting the board attorney, announced he would abstain "to make sure there's no appearance and propriety." In a roll-call vote the remaining members recorded their support; the chair announced, "The motion carries 6 0." The board did not adopt any amendment to the MOU during the meeting.
Why it matters: The MOU covers after‑school programming at an elementary school and delegates execution authority to the superintendent, enabling the district and the YMCA to finalize operational details and begin providing services if the agreement is implemented.
Votes at a glance: agenda adoption — motion recorded as made by Mr. Ribble, seconded by Ms. Jordan; carried 7-0. YMCA MOU approval — carried 6-0 with one abstention (Mr. Fisher).
The board did not receive additional public comment on the agreement at this meeting. The superintendent was authorized to finalize the paperwork related to the MOU, per the board's approval.
