LIVE BOARD MEETING

The WLX Horizon board meeting held on September 8, 2026, primarily focused on the adoption of the final millage rates and budget for the 2026-2027 school year for St. Lucie Public Schools. The board reviewed detailed financial presentations highlighting a total budget of approximately $1.1 billion, with millage rates set at the legislatively capped maximums. Discussions addressed a $7.2 million shortfall caused by lower-than-projected student enrollment and federal funding cuts, leading to cost-saving measures such as hiring freezes and elimination of certain district-level positions. The board unanimously approved the final millage rates, budget resolutions, and related financial measures. Additionally, the meeting included a discussion on legal counsel representation, with consensus to continue with the current law firm Gray Robinson and introduce attorney Andrea Amigo as the primary representative. Other agenda items included proclamations, student recognitions, and community engagement reports, but no new procurement contracts or capital projects were discussed.