Momentum is under way in terms of the School District of Lee County’s recovery efforts following the destruction left behind by Hurricane Ian with 35 percent of maintenance-service requests related to damage sustained completed.

Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier said there are still long-term projects that need to be done including roof and carpet replacement.

Existing maintenance contracts with local vendors are being used to address permanent repairs.

In addition, a long-term project timeline for all schools is forthcoming. Bernier said the district will have public scorecards in terms of when and what repairs are to be expected at schools.

Bernier also touched base on Fort Myers Beach Elementary School, Hector A. Cafferata Elementary School and The Sanibel School.

The next town hall for Fort Myers Beach Elementary School is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Jan. 13 at Skip One Seafood Restaurant at 17650 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers Beach.

A presentation and recommendation is expected to be given to the school board in February.

The meeting had been postponed for the month of January to give the Beach community additional time to think about the plans that were provided.

As far as the scope of work remediation and stabilization for building 2 is under way with the expected completion of the end of January. In addition, a waiver of the 50 percent rule has been requested from the State Historic Preservation Office.

Hector A. Cafferata Elementary School in Cape Coral welcomed students to a temporary campus on Dec. 19. Bernier said long-term considerations are currently being finalized with a board presentation being given on Jan. 24.

Remediation has been completed at The Sanibel School with replacement of the damaged HVAC and electrical equipment under way. Bernier said it is on schedule to be completed by the end of the month. The school will reopen once the safety criteria are met.