Summary
Lee County Schools wants to consolidate East and West Lee middle schools into one new campus with a CTE center, asking the county to back a ~$35 million state grant with a 5% match. Commissioners approved applying but want answers on whether they could decline the award later.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
A 5% county match on a ~$35 million request, plus land acquisition costs outside the grant.
Middle school students countywide would get a modern consolidated campus with career-training space.
Taxpayers take on the match and land costs; communities tied to the existing schools face closure questions.
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