School board reviews new guidelines for student wireless device use
Sep 3, 2025
Board also discusses Newberry charter school appeal, superintendent search.
Tags: charter conversion
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
Aug 28, 2025
Appeal commission recommends state board approve charter application.
Newberry Community School launches official Facebook page
Aug 14, 2025
Charter school is scheduled to open in fall of 2026.
School Board of Alachua County to address 3 open questions in coming year
Jul 31, 2025
Rezoning delayed as charter school appeal continues.
Newberry proposes 6.0623 millage for 2025-26 fiscal year
Jul 30, 2025
Commission approves $2.2 million loan to Newberry Community School.
Florida enacts several key education laws starting this school year
Jul 3, 2025
Cellphone bans and charter schools highlight new laws.
Joel Searby receives 10-year prison sentence for child sex crimes
Jun 13, 2025
Former Education First for Newberry spokesperson arrested in June 2024.
School board approves Newberry charter contract
Jun 9, 2025
Unanimous decision made at special Monday meeting.
Alachua County School Board OKs fund balance restoration plan
Apr 2, 2025
District’s budgeted expenditures exceed estimated revenue by $33 million.
School board requests appeal of Newberry charter conversion
Mar 27, 2025
State review commission unanimously approved charter application.
School board to appeal Newberry charter conversion
Mar 12, 2025
Some board members indicate they are prepared for other legal action if necessary.
Top 5 education stories to watch for in 2025
Jan 2, 2025
Superintendent search, rezoning on Alachua County Public School’s list.
Newberry Community School budget plans for increased enrollment
Dec 5, 2024
Newberry Elementary School currently has 656 students.
Newberry Community School submits charter application to state
Nov 27, 2024
Decision expected Feb. 26.
Newberry approves $2 million backstop for charter conversion
Nov 18, 2024
Funds to be provided only if state approves charter application.
Newberry still working on charter application with no contract
Sep 18, 2024
Charter school board has filed articles of incorporation.
Newberry Elementary School loses 14 teachers
Jul 2, 2024
School board member blames charter push; Newberry mayor blames district.
Newberry approves LifeSoils lease agreement, discusses Searby
Jun 25, 2024
Citizen commenters continue raising questions about charter school conversion.
Education First for Newberry leader arrested for lewd behavior, luring a minor
Jun 20, 2024
Joel Searby booked into Alachua County Jail.
Ethics committee dismisses complaint against Marlowe
Jun 18, 2024
No word on Coleman ethics complaint.
School board silent on Newberry Elementary charter vote claims
May 22, 2024
Conversion opponents ask board to take a stand.
Newberry staff to assist with charter conversion application
May 13, 2024
EFN plans to open in 2025, opposition still says vote failed.
ACPS maintains Newberry Elementary charter vote failed
May 7, 2024
Marlowe: Newberry Commission to take next steps Monday.
SOS Newberry condemns Marlowe, Clemons
Apr 19, 2024
Statement issued by non-profit group calls to "end divisive campaign" following charter conversion vote.