Lee County School Board Considers Termination of Four Employees
The Lee County School Board will review superintendent Denise Carlin's recommendations to terminate four employees during a quasi-judicial hearing on Tuesday morning.
Reasons for Proposed Terminations
- Allegations involving cocaine and vapes
- Inappropriate social media posts following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk
- Insubordination and misconduct within the custodian staff
Individual Cases
Nuria Acuna
Acuna is accused of giving vapes to students, including Lundynne Carroll, who was suspended for possession. Acuna tested positive for cocaine in February.
Jose Villafane
Villafane, a custodian, faces allegations of insubordination and making inappropriate gestures toward the head custodian after receiving eight reprimands and a written warning.
Mariah Roller and Brooke Wold
Both middle school teachers are accused of violating five board policies and a Florida administrative code rule by posting controversial comments on social media about Charlie Kirk.
"What's that about the cost of the second amendment being 'some gun deaths every year,'? By Charlie." – Post attributed to Mariah Roller
Roller has since moved to another state.
"Remember Charlie did say, 'Some gun deaths are worth it.'" – Post attributed to Brooke Wold
Current Status
Acuna, Roller, and Wold have already filed appeals against the termination recommendations.
Summary: The Lee County School Board is set to decide on the dismissal or suspension of four employees accused of misconduct ranging from drug use to inappropriate social media posts.