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 offers parents ‘options’ with Newberry charter school Nick Anschultz Jul 8, 20253 commentsStudents can transfer to alternative schools based on address starting this fall
EducationSchool board approves Newberry charter contract Lillian Hamman Jun 9, 20254 commentsUnanimous decision made at special Monday meeting.
Citizens of the MonthCitizens of the Year Staff Reports Jun 3, 20250 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Citizens of the MonthApril 2025 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Jun 2, 20250 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Citizens of the MonthMarch 2025 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports May 4, 20250 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
EducationAlachua County School Board OKs fund balance restoration plan Glory Reitz Apr 2, 20253 commentsDistrict’s budgeted expenditures exceed estimated revenue by $33 million.
EducationSchool board requests appeal of Newberry charter conversion Glory Reitz Mar 27, 20251 commentState review commission unanimously approved charter application.
Citizens of the MonthFebruary 2025 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Mar 24, 20250 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
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.
Citizens of the MonthJanuary 2025 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Feb 25, 20250 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Citizens of the MonthDecember 2024 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Jan 21, 20250 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
EducationTop 5 education stories to watch for in 2025 Glory Reitz Jan 2, 20250 commentsSuperintendent search, rezoning on Alachua County Public School’s list.
NewsMainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2024 C.J. Gish Jan 1, 20250 commentsTop stories include HCA’s surgical shutdown, Ginnie Springs shootings and Celebration Pointe companies filing for bankruptcy.
Citizens of the MonthNovember 2024 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Dec 25, 20240 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
EducationNewberry Community School budget plans for increased enrollment Glory Reitz Dec 5, 20242 commentsNewberry Elementary School currently has 656 students.
EducationNewberry Community School submits charter application to state Glory Reitz Nov 27, 20243 commentsDecision expected Feb. 26.
Citizens of the MonthOctober 2024 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Nov 25, 20240 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves $2 million backstop for charter conversion Glory Reitz Nov 18, 20240 commentsFunds to be provided only if state approves charter application.
EducationSeptember 2024 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Oct 27, 20240 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Government + PoliticsNewberry government, citizen clash over charter conversion comments Glory Reitz Oct 3, 20245 commentsCity sends charter school conversion opponent a cease-and-desist letter.
EducationNewberry still working on charter application with no contract Glory Reitz Sep 18, 20243 commentsCharter school board has filed articles of incorporation.
EducationState Board of Education changes charter conversion rule Glory Reitz Aug 21, 20244 commentsNew requirement needs 50% vote, not “majority.”