Just The Facts... Blog
Welcome to "Just the Facts" Hello, I'm Gwynetta Gittens . Thank you for joining me to discuss Just The Facts. Do you remember the game...
Every child deserves a fair chance to succeed. Our nation’s success is built on the founding principles of unlimited opportunity, quality education, commitment to hard work, and the freedom to pursue our dreams. I, Gwyn Gittens, fight each and every day to ensure that District 5 is advancing towards meeting these founding principles. I tackle the hard issues and champion the cause.
I am a Champion for:
Investing in Attracting And Keeping The Best Teachers And Staff
A Technical School In District 5
Shrinking the Achievement Gap
Reducing the Digital Divide
I am a Champion for:
Fiscal Priorities
Building real Schools in District 5 not portables
Respect And Livable Wages For Teachers, Bus Drivers And All Staff
Prioritizing Resources For District 5 www.leeschools.net
I am a Champion for:
The District 5 Community
Letting Us Name Our Schools ... Respect Our Voices
Clear inclusive Communication On All Levels
Focus on parent and the community role in education.
PRIORITIES! Since 2018, I championed:
Salaries for teachers, Bus drivers, teachers, and staff.
NOT middle and upper management increases.
District 5 needs increased “Hard to Serve” funding to attract and keep the Best staff.
COVID-ESSER Funds for 3 Years
To help decrease the Achievement Gap”
I advocate the district and union use the funds NOW
Decisions are too slow coming. If we act sooner. fewer teachers and bus drivers would retire and resign
Technical School in District 5
The highest percentage of working-class families, are from the East Zone/District 5. but the East Tech Center was moved from the 5-year plan to the 10-year plan,
38% of the students at Ft. Myers Tech are from the East Zone. Taxpayers in the East Zone pay 25% of their annual income on transportation!
Reduce the Achievement Gap Champion
Smaller class sizes, more staff to help “ALL students achieve their highest potential.”
Reduce the Digital Divide:
Students watched a postage stamp size view of their teachers for almost a year. Halfway through the lesson, the Internet blinks off, you reboot... class if over. We need increased towers and connectivity.
I’ve been asking the hard questions since 2018!
KEEP ME WORKING FOR YOU.
I’ll NEVER STOP BEING YOUR CHAMPION.
You Need To Know:
Lee County is 4th in the state for having the fewest portables compared to other districts? 80% of ALL portables in Lee County are in the East Zone! Let’s finally build real schools.
What I did to fix it: https://www.winknews.com/2021/04/07/lee-county-school-board-member-upset-with-learning-conditions/
Do you really understand where each “Penny” is going without a Forensic Audit and $0. Balance Budgeting?
How will the $100M from the canceled South Zone school AAAA project be reallocated where it's need REALLY needed...District 5? https://www.winknews.com/2021/11/15/plans-for-a-new-estero-school-could-come-to-a-halt/
I’ve asked the hard questions since 2018!
Keep ME working for YOU. . . Your Champion!
District 5 Community Champion
Involve All of our community
Name our own schools
Planning and decisions that affect our children.
K-8 schools are the most requested in the East Zone, why not build more https://thelehighacresgazette.com/news/2022/01/veterans-park-renovations-get-approval
Clear Communication Champion
Transparency = Less "Questions Asked“
All District communication understandable to all communities.
Champion for parent and community rights and responsibilities.
“Increased Parental and Community involvement” is on the Strategic Plan and we have taken some steps to improve it, e.g. Parent University, but we need to reach deeper into our community to all parents and community
I’ve asked the hard questions since 2018!
Keep ME working for YOU. . . Your Champion!
I have the experience:
Corporate VP, Fortune 500 Company; Budget and Staffing responsibility
Entrepreneur, Business Owner
Educator; High School, Middle, Elementary, and Adult Ed.
Interned in Growth and Capacity Department
Masters Education Leadership
Bachelors Psychology and Business
Teacher and Administration Certification
What you can do!
Study my time as the District 5 Board Member
Ask me questions
Vote, Hold Me Accountable and Support me.
Donate, Volunteer
I’ve asked the hard questions since 2018!
Keep ME working for YOU. . . I am Your Champion!
WEEKLY DIGITAL TOWNHALL - Facebook, YouTube, Instagram Thurs. 7-8 P.M.
April 21, Meet and Greet at Mugs and Jugs on Lee Blvd 4-7 p.m.
March 21, ERC School Board Forum -Estero Community Church
March 19, Alliance of the Arts - 9:00 a.m.
March 10, BUPAC - FSW 7:30 A.M.
March 1, Word of God Church - Pastors Group
February 19 - FGCU Social Justice Symposium
February 11, Grace Church- Christian Home Educators Candidate Forum
Tuesday February 8, 2022 1:00 Briefing, 6:00 Action Meeting LCSBoard
Monday January 31, 2022- 5:30 P.M. Community Meet the Superintendent Candidates District office
Sunday January 30, 2022 12-1:30PM Neenies House 481 Marsh Ave. Fort Myers 33905
January 27, 2022
FIND OUT WHO AND WHEN YOU
CAN VOTE. KNOW THE DEADLINES
BE ARE READY FOR
AUGUST 23, 2022!
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January 27, 2022
LEE VOTE INFORMATION
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