Nicole L. Litchko

The board discussed and voted to adopt a resolution ratifying the tentative agreement between the CCEA and Collier County Public Schools, as determined at a previous impasse hearing, along with all other tentative agreements and memoranda reached during the 2025-2026 negotiation cycle.

The meeting focused on the recommendations of a special magistrate regarding an impasse hearing. The board reviewed testimony and exhibits from witnesses and legal counsel, including a proposal from the bargaining team. Following a discussion and deliberation period, the board voted to resolve the impasse by accepting the Superintendent's recommendation.

This document outlines the Collier County Public Schools' Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan, designed to establish and expand school-based mental health care, train staff, and connect students and families with appropriate services. The plan details the implementation of thirteen evidence-based programs, including multi-tiered systems of support like PBIS, early identification initiatives such as Handle with Care and New Student Check-Ins, and specialized therapies including CBT, TF-CBT, and Motivational Interviewing. It also encompasses social-emotional learning through Resiliency Education, Buddy Benches, and 'We Dine Together,' alongside training in Youth Mental Health First Aid and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. The overarching goal is to improve student mental health outcomes by reducing staff-to-student ratios, fostering positive school climates, and providing comprehensive support through direct employment and community partnerships.

This document outlines the schedule for committee meetings and provides access to agendas and minutes for various sessions held across multiple academic years. The meetings focus on sharing commitments and addressing matters related to exceptional student education.

This document serves as an Executive Summary template for an AdvancED Accreditation Report. It outlines four key sections: a detailed description of the entity's size, communities, location, and recent changes; its purpose statement encompassing mission, vision, and values; a summary of notable achievements and areas for improvement over recent and future three-year periods; and space for additional pertinent information. The overarching purpose is to provide a structured guide for compiling a comprehensive report to fulfill accreditation requirements.