School Board of Alachua County ratifies 1.3% teacher raise
Apr 24, 2025
Board also reinstates early release Wednesdays starting May 7.
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School Board of Alachua County ratifies 1.3% teacher raise
Board also reinstates early release Wednesdays starting May 7.
Alachua County leaders flip to new chapter of literacy plan
Apr 21, 2025
$250,000 reserved for plan following 1-year assessment.
School Board of Alachua County moves to discontinue Rawlings year-round program
Apr 16, 2025
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 […]
Alachua County teachers union settles for 1.3% raise agreement in bargaining
Apr 15, 2025
Bargaining unit still must ratify the offer.
DeSantis appoints Janine Plavac to School Board of Alachua County
Apr 11, 2025
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. […]
Judge dismisses civil suit against school board, city of Alachua
Apr 3, 2025
Plaintiff allowed 10 days to file amended complaint proving negligent supervision.
Alachua County School Board OKs fund balance restoration plan
Apr 2, 2025
District’s budgeted expenditures exceed estimated revenue by $33 million.
School board requests appeal of Newberry charter conversion
Mar 27, 2025
State review commission unanimously approved charter application.
Gainesville talks Citizens Field, partnership with school district
Mar 13, 2025
Commissioners split on idea of selling stadium.
School board asks to own Citizens Field
Mar 13, 2025
Vu attempts to expand ask to include all of East Gainesville Sports Complex.
School board to appeal Newberry charter conversion
Mar 12, 2025
Some board members indicate they are prepared for other legal action if necessary.
School district preps in case of ICE entry
Mar 5, 2025
Alachua County citizens push for more protection to make students feel safe.
School board tables Rawlings year-round calendar
Feb 19, 2025
Board members ask for more information about this year’s effectiveness.
School Board of Alachua County to sunset phone call input in meetings
Feb 5, 2025
Phone call option to end July 1.
School board ratifies ESP contract amid teachers’ calls for higher raise
Jan 22, 2025
Board also extends interim superintendent contract.
Patton offers to extend interim superintendent contract
Jan 15, 2025
School board members express gratitude for extra time for superintendent search.
Attorney files amended complaint against school board, city of Alachua
Jan 9, 2025
Complaint removes two counts, clarifies plaintiffs.
School board, city of Alachua file motions to dismiss negligence lawsuit
Jan 7, 2025
Lawsuit based on sexual harassment accusations against baseball coach.
Alachua County Public Schools, union reach tentative salary agreement
Dec 19, 2024
Agreement still must be ratified by employees, approved by school board.
School Board reaches settlement in defamation lawsuit
Dec 18, 2024
Camp Crystal Lake director, Alachua Elementary principal sued SBAC and Superintendent Carlee Simon in 2022.
Kay Abbitt resigns from School Board of Alachua County
Dec 17, 2024
District 5 member to be replaced by governor appointee for remainder of term.
Derrick: Report for America selects Mainstreet as host newsroom
Dec 17, 2024
Full-time journalist to cover education.
School board approves first reading of book challenge policy update
Dec 11, 2024
Board also questions job abandonment procedures.
School board approves amended job descriptions, titles
Dec 2, 2024
Board also delays votes on employee cases.