SBAC discusses policy changes
Board members, citizens talk discipline, books, bathrooms
Tags: Sarah Rockwell
Alachua County school board discusses preliminary budget
Board members ask for more help for students experiencing homelessness.
School board approves Metcalfe, Rawlings year-round calendar
Though still not satisfied, board approved calendar in time for state deadline.
School board asks for more input for Rawlings, Metcalfe calendar
Community meetings scheduled for Thursday at both schools.
School Board approves removal of 2 books from libraries
Citizen challenged books based on sexual content.
Alachua County School Board finalizes book challenge policy
Citizens voice concerns about objectionable books.
Rockwell, Certain oppose Newberry charter school plan
Comments signal narrow path to success for advocates.
Alachua County school district clarifies book challenge policy
Staff attorney said she is treating policy guides as living documents.
Split school board approves Andrew contract
Superintendent still must approve offer before it takes effect.
School board moves rezoning timeline back to 2025
Superintendent recommends not to approve proposed maps, continue working.
School board delays superintendent contract discussion
Citizens say superintendent pay raise is unfair to teachers.
Palm Breeze moves past Reichert House and toward new charter school
Nonprofit looks to shift mission on former youth academy.
Community maintains issues with proposed school rezoning
Several parents express dissatisfaction with current plans.
Alachua County Public Schools to lower magnet acceptance requirements
Half of students will be chosen through lottery system, up from 25%.
School Board requests 5-year facilities plan
ACPS staff to create capital work plan.
Alachua County School Board elects McGraw as chair
McNealy to continue as vice chair as vice chair.
School board pushes final rezoning vote to January
McNealy, Rockwell and McGraw say process needs more time.
Alachua County School Board weighs Andrew’s future
Board votes against conducting superintendent search.
Superintendent aims for impact in second year
Shane Andrew optimistic about school district’s future.
School board examines LGBTQ+ guide draft
Guide will undergo continuous revisions as an operational document.
School board hashes out budget priorities
Special budget meeting produces some clarity, discussion of staff’s work
School board passes contract with SF College
Board members split 3-2 over concerns about delayed information.
SBAC to update LGBTQ+ guide
Board members emphasized the importance of keeping children safe and supported.
School board grudgingly passes tentative budget
New state education laws bring citizen input ahead of 2023-24 school year.