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Lake Schools and Community Arts Partner Receive Statewide Music Honors

The district reports three FMEA awards; a Tampa ceremony follows in January.

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WHAT HAPPENED

Three local recipients earned FMEA honors.

WHY IT MATTERS

Recognition for music-education support.

WHO IT AFFECTS

District and arts community.

WHAT CHANGES

Recognition, not policy.

WHAT'S NEXT

January ceremony in Tampa.

Lake Schools and Community Arts Partner Receive Statewide Music Honors
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What Happened

Lake County Schools reported October 20 that the Florida Music Education Association recognized three local recipients: Diane Kornegay as Superintendent of the Year, the School Board as School Board of the Year, and Lake Community Arts as Community Arts Partner of the Year.

Why It Matters

The recognition concerns support for music education, including arts instruction and community opportunities for students.

Who It Affects

The announcement highlights the district and its local arts partner.

What Changes

This is an awards announcement, not a new school policy or funding decision.

What’s Next

According to the district, the awards were announced at the October 12 board meeting. Formal recognition is planned in Tampa in January; the release gives no specific ceremony date.

Source: Lake County Schools, October 20, 2026.

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