Education School board approves Metcalfe, Rawlings year-round calendar Glory Reitz Apr 17, 2024Though still not satisfied, board approved calendar in time for state deadline.
Education School board asks for more input for Rawlings, Metcalfe calendar Glory Reitz Apr 10, 2024Community meetings scheduled for Thursday at both schools.
Government + Politics Gainesville OKs security upgrades, uses dwindling ConnectFree funds Seth Johnson Apr 4, 2024Commission starts zero-emission transition plan.
Education School board tables year-round calendar Glory Reitz Apr 3, 2024District receives unmodified fiscal audit.
Education School Board approves removal of 2 books from libraries Glory Reitz Apr 3, 2024Citizen challenged books based on sexual content.
Education School board chair fires back at published ‘misinformation’ Glory Reitz Mar 20, 2024McGraw says no new disciplinary school opening in Alachua County, but option is available.
Education School district, Education First for Newberry, continue releasing information Glory Reitz Mar 20, 2024Education First for Newberry spokespeople reiterate that they will not push students out.
Education Archer opposes Newberry charter conversion Glory Reitz Mar 13, 2024Commissioners say initiative has not answered questions.
Education School board votes to keep book amid citizen divide Glory Reitz Mar 6, 2024Board also approved spot survey recommending renovation for administrative annex, Littlewood Elementary
Education McGraw praises school board successes during Alachua Chamber address Glory Reitz Mar 5, 2024McGraw gives positive message to Alachua Chamber at luncheon.
Education Newberry Education First answers questions in town hall meeting Glory Reitz Feb 24, 2024Three more meetings to come.
Education Alachua County School Board finalizes book challenge policy Glory Reitz Feb 21, 2024Citizens voice concerns about objectionable books.
Education Rockwell, Certain oppose Newberry charter school plan Glory Reitz Feb 21, 2024Comments signal narrow path to success for advocates.
Government + Politics Newberry school families, teachers to vote on charter option Glory Reitz Feb 20, 2024Newberry Education First parents spearhead “crusade” for better schools.
Education Superintendent responds to viral book hearing clip Glory Reitz Feb 19, 2024Video of Terwilliger Elementary School assistant principal posted on Twitter account.
Education Alachua County school district clarifies book challenge policy Glory Reitz Feb 7, 2024Staff attorney said she is treating policy guides as living documents.
Education Split school board approves Andrew contract Glory Reitz Feb 7, 2024Superintendent still must approve offer before it takes effect.
Education School board to vote on superintendent contract Glory Reitz Feb 5, 2024New three-year contract on agenda for Tuesday’s meeting.
Government + Politics City of Alachua offers community help to schools Glory Reitz Jan 22, 2024Board members, commissioners talk mentoring
Education School Board approves employee salary increase, contract Glory Reitz Jan 19, 2024Across board 3.5% raise to apply retroactive as far back as July 2023.
Education Citizens express school transportation concerns Glory Reitz Jan 18, 2024Commenters tell school board that children are crossing University Avenue, Hawthorne Road alone.
Education School board prepares for Lake Forest external operator Glory Reitz Jan 18, 2024Citizens attend meeting to complain about discontinued courtesy busing.
Education School board moves rezoning timeline back to 2025 Glory Reitz Jan 12, 2024Superintendent recommends not to approve proposed maps, continue working.
Education School Board of Alachua County to cast final rezoning vote on Thursday Glory Reitz Jan 9, 2024If approved, zoning would take effect in 2024-25 school year.