EducationSchool board to appeal Newberry charter conversion Glory Reitz Mar 12, 20253 commentsSome board members indicate they are prepared for other legal action if necessary.
EducationSchool district preps in case of ICE entry Glory Reitz Mar 5, 20258 commentsAlachua County citizens push for more protection to make students feel safe.
EducationSchool board tables Rawlings year-round calendar Glory Reitz Feb 19, 20253 commentsBoard members ask for more information about this year’s effectiveness.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County to sunset phone call input in meetings Glory Reitz Feb 5, 20253 commentsPhone call option to end July 1.
EducationSchool board ratifies ESP contract amid teachers’ calls for higher raise Glory Reitz Jan 22, 20257 commentsBoard also extends interim superintendent contract.
EducationPatton offers to extend interim superintendent contract Glory Reitz Jan 15, 20250 commentsSchool board members express gratitude for extra time for superintendent search.
EducationAttorney files amended complaint against school board, city of Alachua Glory Reitz Jan 9, 20250 commentsComplaint removes two counts, clarifies plaintiffs.
CrimeSchool board, city of Alachua file motions to dismiss negligence lawsuit Glory Reitz Jan 7, 20250 commentsLawsuit based on sexual harassment accusations against baseball coach.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools, union reach tentative salary agreement Glory Reitz Dec 19, 20242 commentsAgreement still must be ratified by employees, approved by school board.
EducationSchool Board reaches settlement in defamation lawsuit Glory Reitz Dec 18, 20241 commentCamp Crystal Lake director, Alachua Elementary principal sued SBAC and Superintendent Carlee Simon in 2022.
EducationKay Abbitt resigns from School Board of Alachua County Glory Reitz Dec 17, 20240 commentsDistrict 5 member to be replaced by governor appointee for remainder of term.
BusinessDerrick: Report for America selects Mainstreet as host newsroom J.C. Derrick Dec 17, 20248 commentsFull-time journalist to cover education.
EducationSchool board approves first reading of book challenge policy update Glory Reitz Dec 11, 20241 commentBoard also questions job abandonment procedures.
EducationSchool board approves amended job descriptions, titles Glory Reitz Dec 2, 20240 commentsBoard also delays votes on employee cases.
EducationRockwell takes over as chair of School Board of Alachua County Glory Reitz Nov 19, 20243 commentsVu, McNealy sworn in at Tuesday meeting.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves $2 million backstop for charter conversion Glory Reitz Nov 18, 20240 commentsFunds to be provided only if state approves charter application.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County approves interim superintendent contract Glory Reitz Nov 13, 20240 commentsBoard also voted down an amendment to board policy that would alter magnet program eligibility.
EducationSchool board sets date to approve final contract for interim superintendent Glory Reitz Nov 7, 20240 commentsBoard also touches on operational audit findings.
CrimeParent sues School Board of Alachua County, city of Alachua for negligence Glory Reitz Nov 5, 20240 commentsDistrict puts SFHS athletic director, former assistant principal on administrative leave.
EducationSchool board unanimously chooses Kamela Patton for interim superintendent Glory Reitz Nov 4, 20242 commentsFormer Collier County superintendent has retired from 35 years in public education.
EducationLate FLDOE notice prompts teacher shuffle at Rawlings, Alachua Elementary Glory Reitz Oct 29, 202414 commentsTeachers pulled from special assignments, other positions to fill teaching roles.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County tables superintendent nominations Glory Reitz Oct 21, 20242 commentsSplit board votes down motion to delay until after Vu takes seat.
EducationAlachua County School Board fires superintendent on split vote Glory Reitz Oct 15, 202421 commentsBoard set to select interim superintendent on Monday.
EducationSchool board clashes over projected low fund balance Glory Reitz Oct 14, 20243 commentsExpenses outpace revenue in FY24-25 budget.