School board approves Metcalfe, Rawlings year-round calendar
Though still not satisfied, board approved calendar in time for state deadline.
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School board asks for more input for Rawlings, Metcalfe calendar
Community meetings scheduled for Thursday at both schools.
Gainesville OKs security upgrades, uses dwindling ConnectFree funds
Commission starts zero-emission transition plan.
School Board approves removal of 2 books from libraries
Citizen challenged books based on sexual content.
School board chair fires back at published ‘misinformation’
McGraw says no new disciplinary school opening in Alachua County, but option is available.
School district, Education First for Newberry, continue releasing information
Education First for Newberry spokespeople reiterate that they will not push students out.
Archer opposes Newberry charter conversion
Commissioners say initiative has not answered questions.
School board votes to keep book amid citizen divide
Board also approved spot survey recommending renovation for administrative annex, Littlewood Elementary
McGraw praises school board successes during Alachua Chamber address
McGraw gives positive message to Alachua Chamber at luncheon.
Newberry Education First answers questions in town hall meeting
Three more meetings to come.
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.
Newberry school families, teachers to vote on charter option
Newberry Education First parents spearhead “crusade” for better schools.
Superintendent responds to viral book hearing clip
Video of Terwilliger Elementary School assistant principal posted on Twitter account.
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 to vote on superintendent contract
New three-year contract on agenda for Tuesday’s meeting.
City of Alachua offers community help to schools
Board members, commissioners talk mentoring
School Board approves employee salary increase, contract
Across board 3.5% raise to apply retroactive as far back as July 2023.
Citizens express school transportation concerns
Commenters tell school board that children are crossing University Avenue, Hawthorne Road alone.
School board prepares for Lake Forest external operator
Citizens attend meeting to complain about discontinued courtesy busing.
School board moves rezoning timeline back to 2025
Superintendent recommends not to approve proposed maps, continue working.
School Board of Alachua County to cast final rezoning vote on Thursday
If approved, zoning would take effect in 2024-25 school year.