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The Latest on CCPS: Your October Board Brief

Posted Date: 10/19/26 (12:23 PM)
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Board Brief October 2026 October Highlights: ISSUE #10 Here’s what’s happening:Charles Lee Swift Lifetime Achievement Award: Andrea Messina was honored with the Charles Lee Swift Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding leadership and lasting contributions to public education. She began her career as a teacher in Charlotte County before serving 12 years on the Charlotte County School Board, including four terms as chair. Since 2015, she has served as CEO of the Florida School Boards Association, helping strengthen school board leadership and advocate for public education across Florida and the nation. Positive Behavior, Big Recognition! The Charlotte County School Board recognized Liberty Elementary, Meadow Park Elementary, Sallie Jones Elementary, Vineland Elementary, L.A. Ainger Middle School and Charlotte High School for earning Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Model School Status! This recognition highlights each school's commitment to creating a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages student success. Attendance trophies for the September Attendance Awareness Competition were awarded to Sallie Jones, L.A. Ainger, and Lemon Bay High School. The School Board received a comprehensive update on the progress, key accomplishments and ongoing initiatives supporting Priority 2 of the District’s Strategic Plan. Board Brief October 2026 October Highlights: ISSUE #10 LEE SWIFT AWARD PRESENTED TO ANDREA MESSINA @YOURCHARLOTTESCHOOLS Connect with us