At the heart of every thriving school is a great teacher. As the School District of Lee County prepares for the 2025-2026 academic year, we are proud to take the bold new step to honor and support the educators who are making the greatest impact on student achievement with the Honoring Our Educators: Teacher Incentive Initiative.
This initiative is not just another program — it is a strategic investment in the people who shape our future. Backed by the unanimous approval of the School Board of Lee County, this initiative establishes a new salary incentive structure designed to attract, retain, and reward high-quality teachers working in our most academically challenged schools and in subjects where their expertise is most urgently needed.
The goal is simple: to have high-quality teachers in every classroom on the first day of school in August. Our students deserve nothing less.
Across Florida and the nation, school districts are struggling to staff classrooms with certified, experienced teachers, especially in lower achieving schools and high-demand subject areas. Lee County is taking action. By launching this initiative, we are leveraging our legal authority under Florida law to make targeted compensation decisions that meet the needs of our students…