Collier school board accepts superintendent’s recommendation to resolve impasse with CCIA

Board Chair Stephanie Lucarelli called the Collier County District School Board to order at 4:30 p.m. on May 1, 2026, for a special meeting and public hearing on recommendations arising from an impasse hearing with the CCIA bargaining team.

The board considered recommendations from a special magistrate and a recommendation from the superintendent on how to resolve the labor impasse. Witnesses were sworn and exhibit binders were distributed to board members. An audience member submitted a document described as originating from the CCIA bargaining team titled “CCIA compromise of recess.” The board recessed at 5:36 p.m. and reconvened at 6:35 p.m.

During the evening session board members questioned attorneys and staff and heard responses from witnesses and staff before taking a formal vote. A motion to resolve the impasse by accepting the superintendent’s recommendation was moved by Eric Carter and seconded by Tim Moshear. The transcript records votes in favor as Eric Carter, Stephanie Lucarelli, Kelly Mason and Tim Moshear and records that the motion carried.

Following the vote, the transcript notes comments from Jerry Rutherford identified as school board attorney comments and additional closing remarks from Mr. Myers. A motion to adjourn was made by Eric Carter, seconded by Tim Moshear; the transcript lists votes in favor as Eric Carter, Stephanie Lucarelli, Kelly Mason, Tim Moshear and Jerry Rutherford, and records that the meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.

The board did not identify further procedural steps or a timeline for implementing the superintendent’s recommendation in the transcript provided.