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“It’s that Shark Tank style program where students compete and present their innovative business ideas,” Dr. Scott said, describing the event and naming winners. Tavares High School’s team won first place for “Sip and Stash,” a pill-and-vitamin holder that attaches to a water bottle; Mount Dora High School tied for first place with “StyleCraft Ideas,” a personal-styling chatbot. Both first-place teams received $500. East Ridge High School won the people’s choice award for a phone case with a built-in GPS tracker and received $200.

Dr. Scott thanked mentors, judges from the business community, the office of college and career readiness, and sponsors listed in the meeting record: the Education Foundation, Cherry Lake, Chick‑fil‑A and Addition Financial. She also noted that De Vries High School will celebrate students who completed the teaching academy program at an event the following day.

The incubator awards are cash prizes for student teams; the board did not take action on the program during the meeting. Dr. Scott’s report also mentioned upcoming graduations and teacher appreciation week, and the district’s dual-enrollment graduates at Lake–Sumter State College.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lake County School Board Meeting April 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent Dr. Tiffany Scott highlighted student entrepreneurship at the April 28 meeting: teams from Tavares High and Mount Dora High tied for first place ($500 each) in the Incubator EDU pitch competition and East Ridge High won the people's choice ($200); De Vries High teaching academy students will be recognized at a separate ceremony.","taxTitle","Lake, School Districts, Florida","taxId",14671,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6253639,"LCEA representative urges support in upcoming PERC election; board members praise retiring educator",151,352000,503000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3178038-89fc00309de716ebdb0a618b93bdee03&start=352&end=503","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3178038-89fc00309de716ebdb0a618b93bdee03/thumbnail_352000.jpg","/articles/6253639/Florida/LCEA-representative-urges-support-in-upcoming-PERC-election-board-members-praise-retiring-educator","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6253639-4975be2b61b5a2e89071478749d05cb5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771177466&Signature=DasfUsq4aUFSSLQTpqd9AGB7lPthVJCkAHdtsQLRRnrvSZ0FVRbl2mz5IidW7CYEn8zbJxrvqrX9dGFKWixa4RsQmwG6V2OEuNZ4iBHS3-D5Jy8qN4OmP2dPQJ1DRfaT5SGXd6J3R2SbGkUXKWuW7xtbizGfZu0wuVR1Yzs44OaSiYtzsn11L~eWr0LRTOoZQv74rjWXe38s270-6MaQBi2TisRQHEkQytTnHbJLLE8uaWrt15S4-DRZFgVBu0otqDV5VqxCd3OaRA9ucogud9rf8MlViVqUvfknwKUcBM7ICmRIZAF52Z4AdqGMWTmazDvcHFZbFGpL1MqXVqbIUw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the public-comment portion of the April 28 Lake County School Board meeting, a representative identifying herself as Cathy Smith of the LCEA addressed the board about teacher appreciation week and an ongoing PERC election that will determine the bargaining unit for instructional staff.

Smith said the district and union are marking 50 years of bargaining and that recent changes in state law require an election to confirm the bargaining unit. She told instructional staff they should have received ballots either by mail or at their work site and noted ballots must now be stamped before mailing to Tallahassee for tallying. “We have our fiftieth year of bargaining with Lake County Schools,” Smith said, and added that the election was required “due to some new laws from Tallahassee.”

Board members used the meeting to recognize Smith’s upcoming retirement. Mrs. Cunningham offered congratulations and recalled Smith’s long service in the district, including teaching and program work. Mr. Mathias praised Smith’s integrity and her leadership in the union: “You brought absolute integrity to your role,” he said. Other board members also offered congratulations and best wishes.

The remarks during public comment were informational; no board action was taken on the union or on retirement benefits during the meeting.","At public input April 28, a representative of the Lake County Education Association described an ongoing PERC election and asked instructional staff to vote; the meeting also included multiple board tributes to Kathy (Cathy) Smith on her retirement.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6253644,"Lake County Schools recognizes media specialists during School Library Month; six schools named Florida Power Library Schools",164,73000,237000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3178038-89fc00309de716ebdb0a618b93bdee03&start=73&end=237","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3178038-89fc00309de716ebdb0a618b93bdee03/thumbnail_73000.jpg","/articles/6253644/Florida/Lake-County-Schools-recognizes-media-specialists-during-School-Library-Month-six-schools-named-Florida-Power-Library-Schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6253644-5c250ffba62c38a89da5918e0f3be5b2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771177466&Signature=LR4vfQM3R3Y-uh8jImga4lYomE8Ggzter-GckxgFwiyL5~sg2mUQpEromT7HeLsJQVi3OrVIno3m2G2OWHDikp59t49PZ-eIwOtoJ6QX28KD2xeaU0~N42aWiAfrTWtsq~Ja2VfQA06RNEQJoTent2EIMhvBr9JJ75XXoURsvCbJL1H4GNrMKNhU-nWamyiEa5tAwHjxPEe3ul5PgZvWs7yzfcaPAgh8IAkxTQGuICTX4qubsd6Xk~mDqrq0NzPpM6QU3cTgHN-aXknHF-ba~kuU2PvLsOT1EGwarETA2IuRxiecF-akyzrjTE7Yu4y3PA6Jis4T1oePwdyJlLzItA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lake County School Board recognized media specialists and school libraries at its April 28 meeting in observance of School Library Month.

“April is School Library Month. A time where we celebrate the vital role of school libraries and media specialists play in supporting literacy, inquiry, and student achievement,” said Superintendent Dr. Tiffany Scott, introducing the recognition. Dr. Scott said libraries are “dynamic centers for creativity, collaboration and academic support” and announced that six district schools had been recognized as Florida Power Library Schools by the Florida Association of Supervisors of Media and the Florida Department of Education.

Dr. Scott invited instructional materials manager Kelly Dodd and program specialist Bridgette Marshburn forward to be recognized for supporting the district’s library staff. “I just wanna reiterate the impact that these individuals have on literacy and supporting our students,” she said, and singled out both staff members for their efforts.

During the recognition, Board member Doctor Luke shared a personal anecdote about the influence of school librarians, saying he remembered his child’s librarian fondly and praising media specialists’ role across an entire school. The board applauded media specialists and invited them forward for thanks and handshakes.

The district said a short video highlighting School Library Month would be released after the meeting; no board action was required for the recognition.","The board honored media specialists on April 28 for School Library Month, noted the role of libraries in student literacy and said six district schools were recognized as Florida Power Library Schools by the state association and department.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":44,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6253649,"Lake County School Board tentatively approves multiple policy updates after public hearings",106,696000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3178038-89fc00309de716ebdb0a618b93bdee03&start=696&end=802","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3178038-89fc00309de716ebdb0a618b93bdee03/thumbnail_696000.jpg","/articles/6253649/Florida/Lake-County-School-Board-tentatively-approves-multiple-policy-updates-after-public-hearings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6253649-6a69c4dfd0352f71b92224cf9c3ef3d7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771177466&Signature=XIUqrewkc5y3rTfXE-5DMqX5cFdiaBrYGP3Mk1nSb9NV6cp8iv~0il7zXvFH8dPdFNZdCCZB5b~n3yHrmLQDFBAF5Ckvu6D15yAR6r0iDXFWY~AQ0U5vW1P-eR7UAg2Gf8txfqd5fY3IAZolIWHI24nOVRhyXWADVDZUOb15KIBi06ItMIsU7MH7y8X0x~Ppw9Y9p2-xksshHnit~-sqk7N-9mH5QvFJ~9MBgO9CLiGCplaUOM4sFRcF3RwMx6mpQjYRPZXXW~HeIi~Nyu-oh81FqVwJbns1xE8KBWPhZBu8EEpGFM8n-LwHsQgv7vP4NSfJRKyTWBFQVcRiLBQZ5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its April 28 meeting, the Lake County School Board opened public hearings and tentatively approved multiple district policies covering career and technical education, exceptional student education, student promotion and placement, and several bylaws related to meetings and parent/student rights.

Board attorney Mister Cole opened the hearing by listing the policies under consideration and inviting public comment. “Yes sir, we have, for consideration, some policies,” Cole said, and the board received no public speakers during the hearings.

Superintendent Dr. Tiffany Scott recommended tentative approval of the policies “as presented.” The board then moved and voted on the items. For item 11.01, Mr. Mathias moved to tentatively approve the policies; Mrs. Cunningham seconded. The motion passed 5-0. For item 11.02, Mr. Mathias moved and Mr. Dodd seconded tentative approval; that motion also passed 5-0.

The policies the board considered in item 11.01 included (as read into the record) 02/2021 — Career and Technical Education; 02/1960 — Exceptional Student Education; and 5410.01 — Promotion, Acceleration, Placement and Retention. In item 11.02 the board opened a hearing on a second set of policies/bylaws including 131 — Legislative Policy Making; 164 — Notice of Meetings; 165 and 165.2 — Meetings/Regular Meetings (listed as rescinded); 165.3 — Special and Emergency Meetings (rescinded); 166 — Exempt Meetings (rescinded); 5780 — Student/Parent Rights; and 9270 — Home Education Programs.

Board members gave no substantive public input on the items and the public hearings were closed before each tentative vote. The actions recorded were tentative approvals; the board did not indicate final/adoption hearings or effective dates during the meeting.

The brief hearings and unanimous tentative approvals move the listed policies forward in the district review process; no public speakers opposed or amended the items during tonight’s hearings.","At a regular meeting April 28, the Lake County School Board held public hearings and gave tentative approval to several district policies covering career and technical education, exceptional student education, promotion/placement and multiple meeting-related bylaws; both votes passed 5-0.","actionData","errors"]

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