EducationNewberry Community School Board adopts school improvement plan Nick Anschultz Aug 18, 20260 commentsBoard also approved resolution to expand charter school’s services to K-5 starting next year.
EducationNew Oak View K-8 welcomes students for first day of school Nick Anschultz Aug 10, 20262 commentsStudents and families greeted with red carpet and photo backdrop.
EducationNewberry Community School ribbon cutting marks new chapter in local education Nick Anschultz Aug 7, 20263 commentsFirst day for new public charter school slated for Monday.
EducationNewberry Community School Board approves one-time technology plan Nick Anschultz Apr 21, 20260 commentsBoard’s vote came at Monday meeting.
BusinessDerrick: Campaign to help fuel Mainstreet growth J.C. Derrick Apr 20, 20260 commentsEducation beat expands local coverage.
EducationOak View Middle School Pre-K-8 expansion draws traffic, enrollment concerns Nick Anschultz Apr 1, 20262 commentsExpansion slated for this fall.
EducationNewberry Community School reaches 427 students, settles legal fees Nick Anschultz Feb 24, 20262 commentsBoard hired transportation company at Monday meeting.
EducationJudge extends timeline in NCS’s legal fee dispute with School Board of Alachua County Nick Anschultz Feb 10, 20261 commentNewberry Community School seeks more than $90,000 in attorney’s costs.
EducationNewberry Community School Board approves 2026-27 staffing plan Nick Anschultz Jan 27, 20260 commentsBoard also approved civility policy and ratified petition for attorney’s fees.
EducationNewberry Community School opens enrollment for inaugural year on Feb. 1 Staff Reports Jan 27, 20261 commentSchool is also seeking volunteers for various roles this fall.
EducationNewberry Community School seeks over $90K in legal fees from Alachua County School Board Nick Anschultz Jan 22, 20265 commentsPetion filed in court stems from Newberry Elementary School’s conversion to charter school.
Education6 key education issues in Alachua County to watch in 2026 Nick Anschultz Jan 2, 20260 commentsTopics range from leadership searches to elections.
EducationNewberry community school board approves updated policies and teacher pay scale Nick Anschultz Dec 16, 20252 commentsSalary scale set at 5% higher than Alachua County Public Schools.
EducationNewberry Community School Board selects new charter school principal Nick Anschultz Nov 18, 20251 commentLacy Roberts to assume principal duties on Dec. 15.
EducationNewberry Community School Board gives OK to advertise principal job Nick Anschultz Sep 26, 20251 comment Job listing to be posted by Oct. 1.
EducationSchool board ponders lawsuit with Newberry charter conversion Nick Anschultz Sep 17, 20259 commentsBoard’s appeal was denied by state in August.
EducationNewberry Community School Board advances staff agreement with city Nick Anschultz Sep 10, 20250 commentsBoard holds its inaugural public meeting, establishes hiring timeline for new principal.
EducationNewberry Community School launches official Facebook page Nick Anschultz Aug 14, 20251 commentCharter school is scheduled to open in fall of 2026.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County to address 3 open questions in coming year Seth Johnson Jul 31, 20257 commentsRezoning delayed as charter school appeal continues.
EducationSchool board’s appeal of Newberry charter conversion postponed Nick Anschultz Jul 14, 20253 commentsCharter organizers given 30 days to draft response to appeal.
EducationSchool board approves Newberry charter contract Lillian Hamman Jun 9, 20254 commentsUnanimous decision made at special Monday meeting.
EducationSchool board delays Newberry charter contract to June 9 Lillian Hamman Jun 4, 20257 commentsSBAC also approved school- and district-level employment contracts.
EducationSchool board to appeal Newberry charter conversion Glory Reitz Mar 12, 20253 commentsSome board members indicate they are prepared for other legal action if necessary.
EducationState board unanimously approves Newberry school conversion Glory Reitz Feb 26, 20253 commentsCommission also chooses to let statute’s 50% vote requirement trump board of education’s former majority requirement.