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Collier school board reviews C170 budget development for 2026–27 at work session
Summary
At a May 20 work session, the District School Board of Collier County heard a presentation on the C170 budget development for 2026–27 from Chief Financial Officer John Antonacci, followed by board questions and staff responses; a public comment was recorded and the meeting adjourned after a carried motion.
At a Collier County school board work session on May 20, 2026, Chief Financial Officer John Antonacci presented information on the agenda item labeled “C170 budget development for 2026 to 2027,” and board members discussed the proposed development and asked questions that staff answered. The meeting opened at 9:00 a.m. and adjourned at 10:27 a.m.
The presentation focused on the C170 budget development for the 2026–27 fiscal year; the transcript records that Antonacci presented the item and that board discussion followed. The record states simply that "Board discussion ensued" and that staff answered questions; the transcript does not include the text of the presentation nor the specific questions and answers. A public comment from Esmond Lewis was noted during the public comment period; the transcript records his name but does not provide the content of his remarks.
Board Chair Stephanie Lucarelli reviewed meeting guidelines and called the session to order. The roll was called by Kathy Taylor, and all board members—Eric Carter, Stephanie Lucarelli, Kelly Mason, Tim Moshear and Jerry Rutherford—were recorded present. The transcript records that district general counsel and the school board attorney had no reports; Superintendent Dr. Richard Eli provided closing comments.
Near the end of the work session a motion to adjourn at 10:27 a.m. was made and seconded by Eric Carter; the transcript lists votes in favor by Eric Carter, Stephanie Lucarelli, Kelly Mason, Tim Moshear and Jerry Rutherford and records that the motion carried. The transcript does not show any recorded votes against, abstentions, or recusals.
Recorded details in the meeting transcript are limited: the C170 item is named and attributed to CFO John Antonacci, but substantive line-by-line budget figures, proposed program changes, or funding sources for C170 are not specified in the transcript. The board is expected to continue formal consideration of budget items in future scheduled meetings where staff may provide detailed budget documents and line-item proposals.
