# Board of Trustees Work Session and Finance Meeting - Oct 19 2026

Lake Wales Charter Schools Board of Trustees work session and finance meeting (title/transcript identify Oct. 19, 2026; meeting metadata is dated Oct. 20) included a proposed purchase of medical academy training equipment funded by a roughly $900,000 CAP grant shared with engineering. Staff described equipment to create a simulated hospital environment, including programmable mannequins and related supplies; the original list, reportedly in the $600,000 range, was reduced, with about $90,000 of additional equipment expected to return for consideration. ZSpace virtual-reality computer labs were also discussed. The transcript indicates the equipment purchase was presented for approval, but contains no recorded vote or award decision. Trustees also received September financials and discussed compensation options and reserve impacts: approximately $76,000 for previously approved increases, with other options carrying larger reserve costs. No compensation action was taken; the administration was asked to return in November with a short-term plan and clearer financial transparency. The previously approved increase was expected to be paid after Thanksgiving.

The board also discussed health-insurance claims and reserves, enrollment and revenue challenges, a county school funding referendum, and maintenance needs. The parent and family engagement policy was reviewed, and general counsel noted proposed—not yet adopted—changes to school vaccination requirements. The only recorded vote was to adjourn the work session; no procurement award was documented.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Healthcare
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 20, 2026

### Sources
- [Board of Trustees Work Session and Finance Meeting - Oct 19 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBx__3FDln4) - Lake Wales Charter Schools Meetings