LWCS Work Session and LWCS Board Meeting

The Lake Wales Charter Schools Board of Trustees held a work session and board meeting on June 26, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a dual enrollment articulation agreement with Warner University for the 2026-2027 school year, and authorization to negotiate a $365,534.80 contract for a new five-year elementary curriculum for three schools (Hillcrest, Janie Howard, and Polk Avenue). The board also approved the 2026-2027 employee handbook, compensation plan, and mental health assistance allocation plan. Financial reports for May 2026 were reviewed and approved, with discussions on budget planning, federal program spending, and capital projects funding. Audit findings from the 2024-2025 fiscal year were presented, highlighting accounting adjustments and internal control improvements, with plans to address issues during the 2026-2027 year. Board member assignments to schools were adjusted, and new trustees were sworn in. The meeting included several motions and unanimous votes to approve contracts, plans, and financial reports, reflecting ongoing procurement and budget management activities within the school system.