EducationState Board of Education changes charter conversion rule Glory Reitz Aug 21, 20244 commentsNew requirement needs 50% vote, not “majority.”
ElectionsVu, McNealy win school board seats Glory Reitz Aug 20, 20242 commentsDistrict 2 incumbent Diyonne McGraw falls to challenger.
ElectionsPolls open final time for primary election on Tuesday Seth Johnson Aug 19, 20240 commentsParty nominees, candidate winners to be decided.
EducationAlachua County schools workshop strategic plan Glory Reitz Aug 7, 20240 commentsInitial implementation plans to be ready by Aug. 16.
EducationSchool board finalizes student conduct code Glory Reitz Aug 7, 20240 commentsradKIDS to expand to more elementary schools in national study.
EducationSchool board approves tentative budget, millage rates Glory Reitz Aug 1, 20241 commentProposed budget set at $597 million.
EducationSchool district cuts early release Wednesdays to monthly occurrences Glory Reitz Jul 18, 20240 commentsTeachers’ union asks for larger pay raise.
EducationSchool board kills 50% grade minimum, delays student conduct policy vote Glory Reitz Jul 17, 20244 commentsBoard to vote on student conduct policy on Aug. 6.
EducationSchool board settles with solar company on Old Terwilliger panels Glory Reitz Jul 16, 20241 comment$17,100 settlement leaves school district free to tear down buildings.
EducationAlachua eSchool moves office location Glory Reitz Jul 15, 20240 commentsSchool administrator to double as principal of Duval Early Learning Center.
NewsLetter alleges SFHS baseball coach had inappropriate contact with student Glory Reitz Jul 12, 20240 commentsTravis Yeckring placed on administrative leave in March.
ElectionsMeet the candidates: School Board of Alachua County Glory Reitz Jul 12, 20246 commentsCandidates talk achievement gap, teacher recruiting and retention.
EducationNewberry Elementary School loses 14 teachers Glory Reitz Jul 2, 202414 commentsSchool board member blames charter push; Newberry mayor blames district.
ElectionsSchool rezoning, GRU issues crop up at League of Women Voters candidate forum Seth Johnson Jun 24, 20242 commentsPrimary election scheduled for Aug. 20.
EducationSBAC discusses policy changes Glory Reitz Jun 19, 20243 commentsBoard members, citizens talk discipline, books, bathrooms
ElectionsHere’s who qualified for Alachua County’s 2024 elections J.C. Derrick Jun 14, 20245 commentsFields now set for August, November elections.
EducationCitizens suggest names for ACPS district office Glory Reitz Jun 7, 20242 commentsLast public input meeting to be held June 27.
EducationACPS calls for citizen input to rename district office Glory Reitz Jun 5, 20242 commentsNames to be based on location or deceased contributors to education.
EducationAlachua school board approves 10 principal appointments Glory Reitz Jun 5, 20245 commentsCitizens, board members express concern over position shuffling.
EducationSchool board passes Reichert House charter application Glory Reitz May 21, 20241 commentBoard directs organization to keep working on application, budget.
Government + PoliticsNewberry staff to assist with charter conversion application Glory Reitz May 13, 20248 commentsEFN plans to open in 2025, opposition still says vote failed.
EducationMildred Russell dies after battle with cancer Seth Johnson May 13, 20242 commentsRussell served as minister, school board member.
EducationACPS maintains Newberry Elementary charter vote failed Glory Reitz May 7, 20245 commentsMarlowe: Newberry Commission to take next steps Monday.
Government + PoliticsHawthorne talks parks, code enforcement with Alachua County Seth Johnson Apr 30, 20240 commentsCity asks for wastewater project assistance.