Excellence in Education St. Lucie Public Schools 4204 Okeechobee Road Fort Pierce, FL 34947 772.429.5544 Board Members Donna Mills, Chairman Kathryn Hensley, Vice Chairman Deborah Hawley Carol A. Hilson Troy Ingersoll Superintendent Genelle Z. Yost For Immediate Release St. Lucie County, Florida April 23, 2015 Updates to the St. Lucie Public Schools Family Regarding the Measles Public Health Concern “We understand the importance of timely and accurate information in regard to high profile concerns for our community,” stated Superintendent Genelle Z. Yost. “Therefore,” she added, “we are continuing our very close collaboration with the St. Lucie County Health Department.” As up‐to‐date and relevant information is shared from the Health Department with SLPS for dissemination, it will be posted on the established portal located on the SLPS home page (www.stlucieschools.org). Parents and community members are encouraged to access information from this site or contact the Health Department directly. “We are committed to our continued work as partners in this communication effort,” said Yost. About St. Lucie Public Schools The mission of St. Lucie Public Schools is to ensure all students graduate from safe and caring schools equipped with knowledge, skills and the desire to succeed. For more information visit, www.stlucieschools.org or contact Kerry Padrick at kerry.padrick@stlucieschools.org. END ### ACCREDITED SYSTEM-WIDE BY THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS The School Board of St. Lucie County is an Equal Opportunity Agency