State Board of Education approves Newberry charter conversion
Newberry Elementary to become charter school in fall 2026.
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State Board of Education approves Newberry charter conversion
Newberry Elementary to become charter school in fall 2026.
School board reviews new guidelines for student wireless device use
Board also discusses Newberry charter school appeal, superintendent search.
State denies school board’s appeal of Newberry charter conversion
Appeal commission recommends state board approve charter application.
Newberry Community School launches official Facebook page
Charter school is scheduled to open in fall of 2026.
School Board of Alachua County to address 3 open questions in coming year
Rezoning delayed as charter school appeal continues.
Newberry proposes 6.0623 millage for 2025-26 fiscal year
Commission approves $2.2 million loan to Newberry Community School.
Florida enacts several key education laws starting this school year
Cellphone bans and charter schools highlight new laws.
Joel Searby receives 10-year prison sentence for child sex crimes
Former Education First for Newberry spokesperson arrested in June 2024.
School board approves Newberry charter contract
Unanimous decision made at special Monday meeting.
Alachua County School Board OKs fund balance restoration plan
District’s budgeted expenditures exceed estimated revenue by $33 million.
School board requests appeal of Newberry charter conversion
State review commission unanimously approved charter application.
School board to appeal Newberry charter conversion
Some board members indicate they are prepared for other legal action if necessary.
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Superintendent search, rezoning on Alachua County Public School’s list.
Newberry Community School budget plans for increased enrollment
Newberry Elementary School currently has 656 students.
Newberry Community School submits charter application to state
Decision expected Feb. 26.
Newberry approves $2 million backstop for charter conversion
Funds to be provided only if state approves charter application.
Newberry still working on charter application with no contract
Charter school board has filed articles of incorporation.
Newberry Elementary School loses 14 teachers
School board member blames charter push; Newberry mayor blames district.
Newberry approves LifeSoils lease agreement, discusses Searby
Citizen commenters continue raising questions about charter school conversion.
Education First for Newberry leader arrested for lewd behavior, luring a minor
Joel Searby booked into Alachua County Jail.
Ethics committee dismisses complaint against Marlowe
No word on Coleman ethics complaint.
School board silent on Newberry Elementary charter vote claims
Conversion opponents ask board to take a stand.
Newberry staff to assist with charter conversion application
EFN plans to open in 2025, opposition still says vote failed.
ACPS maintains Newberry Elementary charter vote failed
Marlowe: Newberry Commission to take next steps Monday.