Estero 6/29/20 Lee County Coronavirus (COVID-19) Government Updates

Lee County Update

• For more information on COVID-19 testing sites in Lee County, please visit https://fal.cn/38PYL.
• Lee County Parks & Recreation-managed beaches are open. There are no plans at this time to close beach parks for the holiday weekend. Residents and visitors are asked to follow all CDC guidelines and can check https://fal.cn/38Thh for updates.
• #MeetTheCommissionerMonday Meet lifelong resident of Lee County and Commissioner of District 5, Frank Mann. Throughout his time in the Florida House of Representatives, Florida Senate, and County Commission, protecting our natural resources has been a top initiative. https://fal.cn/38Td6
• The LeeCares PPE for Small Businesses Program distributed 1,146,948 in-demand items to local business owners in Lee County. See this program in action.
• Recycle smart! Lee County Solid Waste breaks down what does and doesn’t belong in your recycling cart: https://fal.cn/38RZf.

Lee County Schools

• As the District works to finalize what Reopening Schools will look like, we want to make sure that our families know that Lee Virtual School is an option for those uncomfortable with sending their child back to school. While there initially was a deadline of June 30th, that has since been extended. By signing up for Lee Virtual, you must commit to one semester of instruction. However, you will not lose the spot at your child’s school. Lee Virtual School is a public school serving grades K-12 for any student seeking a quality education through a flexible format. You can visit the website for more information: https://lvip.leeschools.net/ where you will find a recording of the Information Night that may help answer your questions. If you’re ready to enroll, please apply using the application form.
• Parents, many of you received a P-EBT card in the mail this weekend or earlier this month. Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) is a supplemental benefit for households with children who have temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price school meals due to pandemic-related school closures. Since students at all 79 of our traditional schools and Buckingham Exceptional Center, L.A.M.P., Royal Palm Exceptional School and Success Academy automatically receive free school meals, this benefit is being provided to you by the state. Answers to frequently asked questions are available here: https://www.myflfamilies.com/covid19/docs/PEBT%20FAQ.pdf

 

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