Bickering school board finally reaches agreement
Jun 22, 2021
A large “civility pledge” is displayed on the wall behind the dais in the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) meeting room. It reads: “We will […]
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Bickering school board finally reaches agreement
A large “civility pledge” is displayed on the wall behind the dais in the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) meeting room. It reads: “We will […]
Crossing guard gives bonus bucks to nice kids
Jun 18, 2021
Did you hear? The crossing guard is handing out five dollar bills! Kids leaving Newberry Elementary School (NES) on Wednesday were all a buzz with the […]
Newberry calls emergency meeting over SBAC drama
Jun 16, 2021
At an April 10 Newberry City Commission meeting, Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe asked a pointed question to newly appointed Superintendent of Alachua County Public Schools Carlee […]
Banko asks DeSantis to step in; McGraw wants new maps
Jun 15, 2021
At the end of a nearly four-hour meeting Tuesday night, School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) member Diyonne McGraw called on her colleagues to go back […]
Judge: McGraw can vote despite residency violation
Jun 15, 2021
Embattled school board member Diyonne McGraw can attend and vote in Tuesday night’s board meeting, a judge ruled just hours before the School Board of Alachua […]
SBAC schedules votes amid continuing uncertainty
Jun 15, 2021
The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) is set to tackle a full agenda Tuesday night amid an ongoing controversy about the legitimacy of one of […]
Former McGraw opponent files complaint in residency flap
Jun 9, 2021
A complaint filed Wednesday claims that the District 2 School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) seat should be ruled vacant and that board member Diyonne McGraw […]
Barton: Redistricting won’t solve McGraw residency issue
Jun 9, 2021
Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Kim Barton issued a statement batting down the idea that redistricting has anything to do with the residency controversy involving School […]
SBAC’s Paulson: ‘We are in trouble with our community’
Jun 8, 2021
School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) member Dr. Gunnar Paulson was not present at Tuesday morning’s public hearing, but he had to plenty to say when […]
McNealy: Entire school board might have to resign
Jun 8, 2021
School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) Chair Leanetta McNealy said on Tuesday that all of the SBAC members should resign after learning that the last time […]
UF vet school appoints permanent dean
Jun 8, 2021
The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine has named Dr. Dana N. Zimmel as permanent dean after she served in the post on an interim […]
SBAC expands public input window for reorganization
Jun 7, 2021
A Tuesday special School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) meeting for a public hearing on proposed new and amended job descriptions will be extended to allow […]
Petitions pressure Alachua County school district
Jun 4, 2021
Two growing petitions are roiling Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) as community members take aim at the superintendent and a school board member. More than 1,200 […]
Area school bus routes experience major delays
May 28, 2021
Alachua County school buses are running major delays Friday amid a shortage of bus drivers. “We are expecting more and longer school bus delays than usual […]
SBAC gives go ahead to new charter school
May 19, 2021
The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) has approved the application for a new charter school that will serve first through eighth graders. The decision came […]
Local student named presidential scholar semifinalist
May 13, 2021
For the ninth time in 10 years, an Alachua County Public School (ACPS) student has been named a semifinalist in the U.S. Presidential Scholars program, one […]
Vaccine clinics for ages 12+ to kick off Thursday
May 12, 2021
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) has scheduled vaccination clinics at middle and high schools for students 12 and older starting Thursday. “Students will be able to […]
Emotions run high at school board meeting
May 5, 2021
Last night’s School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) meeting started on a positive note with a recognition of local teachers and employees. “Alachua County Public Schools […]
County officials planning vaccine clinics for ages 12+
May 5, 2021
Superintendent for Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) Carlee Simon announced Tuesday night that the school district expects to expand COVID-19 vaccine clinics to include students age […]
ACPS continues requiring masks after DeSantis order
May 4, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ended local emergency orders on Monday, but Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) is reminding parents and students the move does not end […]
Local schools prepare for a different kind of prom
May 3, 2021
While some Florida high schools have scrapped prom this year, Alachua County schools will be holding the event with a new set of rules addressing COVID-19. […]
ACPS makes masks optional for 2021-22 school year
Apr 25, 2021
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) is immediately relaxing its pandemic protocols and will make masks optional in the 2021-22 school year, according to guidance the district […]
ACPS food director earns national recognition
Apr 20, 2021
It’s her photo on the Wheaties box, but Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) director Maria Eunice says her recent national recognition […]
High schools to roll out COVID-19 vaccines this week
Apr 19, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine is arriving at local high schools this week as county health officials report that the virus is spreading more in younger age groups. […]