School Board of Alachua County approves zoning changes, school closures
Stephen Foster and Joseph Williams Elementary Schools axed following split vote.
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School Board of Alachua County approves zoning changes, school closures
Stephen Foster and Joseph Williams Elementary Schools axed following split vote.
School Board of Alachua County favors multiple closures ahead of March 12 vote
Ken Cornell urges board to consider East Gainesville investment.
School Board of Alachua County approves renewals for 3 charter schools
The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) approved the renewal of three public charter schools in Gainesville at its meeting on Tuesday. Resilience Charter School and North Central Florida Public Charter School were both […]
Janine Plavac announces run for School Board of Alachua County District 1 seat
A fourth candidate has entered the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) race. Janine Plavac, the current holder of the District 5 school board seat, told Mainstreet on Wednesday that she intends to run for the District 1 seat this […]
ACPS unveils proposed guiding principles for Future Ready initiative
Principles were presented at school board workshop on Monday.
6 key education issues in Alachua County to watch in 2026
Topics range from leadership searches to elections.
4 candidates announce runs for Alachua County School Board seats in 2026
Three seats are up for reelection.
Alachua County School Board rates interim superintendent’s performance
Board members grade Kamela Patton’s overall performance as satisfactory.
Alachua County School Board approves CFO transition in split vote
Editor’s note: This story was updated with additional information. The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC), in a split vote on Tuesday night, approved a Personnel Recommendations list by interim […]
CFO transition draws concerns from Alachua County School Board member
Janine Plavac says Michael Reneke doesn’t meet qualifications for position.
Alachua School Board approves employee salary increase, consolidation contract
Teachers and ESPs to get a 3% raise with board’s approval.
Alachua County School Board considers timing on superintendent search
Board members discussed several topics related to search at workshop.
‘I’m outraged:’ Florida education commissioner speaks at school board meeting
Anastasios Kamoutsas addresses recent behavior by School Board of Alachua County.
School board reviews new guidelines for student wireless device use
Board also discusses Newberry charter school appeal, superintendent search.
School board approves 1.5% increase for health insurance premiums
Premiums effective throughout 2026.
School board delays Newberry charter contract to June 9
SBAC also approved school- and district-level employment contracts.
School board closes Constellation Charter School in emergency meeting
Safety failures, internal governance conflict and Florida law violations cited among reasons for closure.
School Board of Alachua County ratifies 1.3% teacher raise
Board also reinstates early release Wednesdays starting May 7.
School Board of Alachua County moves to discontinue Rawlings year-round program
The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) unexpectedly nixed Rawlings Elementary School’s year-round school program during a regular meeting on Tuesday night. Rawlings was on the […]
DeSantis appoints Janine Plavac to School Board of Alachua County
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Janine Plavac on Friday to fill the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) District 5 seat vacated by Kay Abbitt in December. […]