Florida / School Districts / St. Lucie
ESOL instructor Mr. Freeland told the St. Lucie County School Board that curriculum implementation has become overly prescriptive, arguing that teachers’ professional judgment—the 'art' of teaching—must be preserved alongside standards and research.
Florida / School Districts / St. Lucie
Adrienne Alexander of Prevention Central Treasure Coast asked the St. Lucie County School Board to partner on SNAP (Stop Now And Plan), an evidence-based social-emotional and behavioral intervention delivered in 45-minute sessions over 13 weeks, and requested an MOU and district support to connect students to social workers.
Florida / School Districts / St. Lucie
St. Lucie Public Schools declared March 2026 Arts in Our Schools Month and recognized All-State student musicians, district arts educators and MLK parade winners; the proclamation passed on the superintendent's recommendation with a unanimous vote.
Florida / School Districts / St. Lucie
On March 10 the St. Lucie County School Board voted 5-0 to adopt a resolution authorizing a referendum election to continue levying 1 mill for operational needs of the district; the superintendent recommended the resolution and members approved it without discussion.
Florida / School Districts / St. Lucie
The St. Lucie County School Board on March 10 adopted multiple district policy amendments (including policies on professional learning, program instruction, physical education, guidance and counseling, health education, and food service) after a public hearing and on the superintendent's recommendation; vote was 5-0.
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Superintendent Dr. Prince said the district will present recommended ballot language in March to renew an annual 1‑mill ad valorem operating levy in November to continue funding teacher pay, school resource deputies and student mental‑health services; the language is largely unchanged and a public transparency site details spending.
Florida / School Districts / St. Lucie
District leaders said St. Lucie Public Schools will apply to be a provider on the Step Up for Students marketplace to offer a la carte courses (up to three per student) to PEP/ESA and certain scholarship students; courses would be subject to district code of conduct, require a parent contract and be flagged separately in Skyward. A soft rollout and pilot courses are already under way.
Florida / School Districts / St. Lucie
The superintendent will recommend the district sign a participation agreement to let FLEET analyze district data as a first step toward potential self‑insurance. FLEET charges a one‑time $15,000 participation fee and a $20.75 per‑employee monthly fee; typical first‑year savings range 7–12% (about $1.9M–$3.3M for St. Lucie), according to presenters and committee materials.
Florida / School Districts / St. Lucie
In public comment, Christy Stenos told the board that divisive national rhetoric and a circulated degrading image of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are harming students; she urged the board to publicly affirm schools are safe for every child and to expand trauma-informed practices, counseling and staff training.
Florida / School Districts / St. Lucie
St. Lucie Public Schools reported a district unrounded graduation rate of 94.5% for 2025, ranking 12th of Florida's 67 districts; multiple traditional high schools recorded rates at or near 100%, and subgroup graduation rates increased versus 2024.