School Board of Alachua County hears concerns from Hawthorne residents
Board also discusses current ICE guidelines and approves 2026-27 calendar.
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School Board of Alachua County hears concerns from Hawthorne residents
Board also discusses current ICE guidelines and approves 2026-27 calendar.
6 key education issues in Alachua County to watch in 2026
Topics range from leadership searches to elections.
Pamela Marshall-Koons withdraws from 2026 Alachua County School Board race
Marshall-Koons was a candidate for District 3.
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.
School Board of Alachua County extends interim superintendent’s contract
Kamela Patton will continue to serve in an interim capacity until June 2027.
Alachua County school board honors principal, assistant principal of year
Justin Russell and Heather Lowry recognized with plaques.
Alachua School Board approves employee salary increase, consolidation contract
Teachers and ESPs to get a 3% raise with board’s approval.
Alachua County’s state delegation hears funding, advocacy requests
Florida’s 2026 legislative session begins in January.
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.
‘It’s beyond troubling:’ State Board of Education discusses Alachua County schools
School Board of Alachua County and district have come under fire for recent incidents.
School board vice chair criticized for comment on late Charlie Kirk
Tina Certain facing backlash from Republican leaders.
School board ponders lawsuit with Newberry charter conversion
Board’s appeal was denied by state in August.
School board adopts final $604 million budget
Board also passed a 6.251 millage rate during Tuesday meeting.
School board reviews new guidelines for student wireless device use
Board also discusses Newberry charter school appeal, superintendent search.
Certain, Democrats criticize antisemite ‘on pedestal’
Republicans focus on parent’s free speech rights.
Parent accuses GHS teacher of bullying son, giving him ‘dictator award’
Lauren Watts placed on administrative leave pending investigation.
State Board of Education agrees school board violated First Amendment rights
Board members required to undergo free-speech training.
School board approves 1.5% increase for health insurance premiums
Premiums effective throughout 2026.
Alachua County School Board revises public comment policy
Board workshop comes after recent tumultuous meetings.
Alachua GOP letter argues city commissioner escalated hostility at SBAC meeting
Letter states Casey Willits contributed to tension against citizen speaking.