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.
News Gainesville’s top news stories of 2023 Seth Johnson Dec 26, 2023New GRU Authority and school rezoning take top spots.
Education Alachua County Public Schools updates proposed elementary rezoning Glory Reitz Dec 22, 2023Final vote on school rezoning comes before school board in January.
Education Alachua County Public Schools reaches tentative teacher salary agreement Glory Reitz Dec 18, 2023Teachers, support staff to receive 3.5% across-the-board salary increase.
News Local immigrant advocates call for immediate action in schools Glory Reitz Dec 7, 2023After working with the district for a year, advocates say not enough progress has been made.
Education School board delays superintendent contract discussion Glory Reitz Dec 6, 2023Citizens say superintendent pay raise is unfair to teachers.
Education Gainesville civil rights leader Charles Chestnut III dies at 83 Seth Johnson Dec 4, 2023Chestnut served on Alachua County Commission and school board.
Government + Politics Newberry to send letter to School Board of Alachua County Glory Reitz Nov 28, 2023Commission also received presentation on 750-acre solar farm in early stages.
Education Community maintains issues with proposed school rezoning Glory Reitz Nov 15, 2023Several parents express dissatisfaction with current plans.
Education Alachua County Public Schools to lower magnet acceptance requirements Glory Reitz Nov 9, 2023Half of students will be chosen through lottery system, up from 25%.
News School board approves turnaround plans for Lake Forest, Idylwild Glory Reitz Nov 8, 2023Abbitt, Certain push for proactive measures such as year-round school.
News School Board requests 5-year facilities plan Glory Reitz Nov 8, 2023ACPS staff to create capital work plan.
Education Alachua County School Board elects McGraw as chair Glory Reitz Nov 7, 2023McNealy to continue as vice chair as vice chair.
News Community Foundation celebrates 25 years Glory Reitz Nov 3, 2023Event commemorates lives, organizations changed through philanthropy.
Education Alachua County Public Schools works on language accessibility Glory Reitz Nov 2, 2023Gainesville Immigrant Neighbor Inclusion Initiative says the district has much more work to do.
News Alachua County Public Schools updates elementary rezoning map Glory Reitz Nov 1, 2023Public hearing on proposed maps slated for Nov. 14.
Government + Politics Local officials bring projects, concerns to state representatives Seth Johnson Oct 25, 2023Annual legislative delegation meeting held at Santa Fe College.
Education School board pushes final rezoning vote to January Glory Reitz Oct 18, 2023McNealy, Rockwell and McGraw say process needs more time.
Education Alachua County School Board weighs Andrew’s future Glory Reitz Oct 18, 2023Board votes against conducting superintendent search.
Education School board examines trend data, superintendent priorities Glory Reitz Oct 17, 2023District to focus on discipline, achievement, mental health and more.
Education School board members raise diversity questions over rezoning Glory Reitz Oct 16, 2023District staff and contractors present on process and predicted impact.
Education Alachua County Public Schools to finish community input on rezoning Glory Reitz Oct 11, 2023Workshop set for Monday to precede Tuesday’s first reading of proposed zones.
Education School Board approves rubberized track for Hawthorne High School Glory Reitz Oct 3, 2023Board also heard concerns about eSchool cuts.
Sports Buchholz High School dedicates weight room to original coach Gunnar Paulson Glory Reitz Sep 27, 2023Paulson led Bobcats weightlifting team to four state championships and one state runner-up in 1970s.