School Board of Alachua County hears concerns from Hawthorne residents
Board also discusses current ICE guidelines and approves 2026-27 calendar.
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School Board of Alachua County hears concerns from Hawthorne residents
Board also discusses current ICE guidelines and approves 2026-27 calendar.
6 key education issues in Alachua County to watch in 2026
Topics range from leadership searches to elections.
15 candidates ready for Florida House, Senate, Alachua County and Gainesville races
Incumbents term limited and stepping down.
4 candidates announce runs for Alachua County School Board seats in 2026
Three seats are up for reelection.
Alachua County School Board rates interim superintendent’s performance
Board members grade Kamela Patton’s overall performance as satisfactory.
Alachua County School Board approves CFO transition in split vote
Editor’s note: This story was updated with additional information. The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC), in a split vote on Tuesday night, approved a Personnel Recommendations list by interim […]
CFO transition draws concerns from Alachua County School Board member
Janine Plavac says Michael Reneke doesn’t meet qualifications for position.
School Board of Alachua County extends interim superintendent’s contract
Kamela Patton will continue to serve in an interim capacity until June 2027.
Alachua County School Board vice chair defends Facebook post at state board meeting
Tina Certain called comment on Charlie Kirk “constitutionally protected speech.”
Attorney argues Tina Certain’s Facebook comment is protected free speech
School Board of Alachua County vice chair has faced backlash for comment on late Charlie Kirk.
Alachua County School Board initiates nationwide search for permanent superintendent
Board votes to move forward with RFP process.
Alachua School Board approves employee salary increase, consolidation contract
Teachers and ESPs to get a 3% raise with board’s approval.
Alachua County School Board considers timing on superintendent search
Board members discussed several topics related to search at workshop.
Children’s Trust of Alachua County approves 6% raise for executive director
CTAC staff also receive same pay increase.
‘I’m outraged:’ Florida education commissioner speaks at school board meeting
Anastasios Kamoutsas addresses recent behavior by School Board of Alachua County.
‘It’s beyond troubling:’ State Board of Education discusses Alachua County schools
School Board of Alachua County and district have come under fire for recent incidents.
School board vice chair criticized for comment on late Charlie Kirk
Tina Certain facing backlash from Republican leaders.
School board ponders lawsuit with Newberry charter conversion
Board’s appeal was denied by state in August.
School board adopts final $604 million budget
Board also passed a 6.251 millage rate during Tuesday meeting.
School board reviews new guidelines for student wireless device use
Board also discusses Newberry charter school appeal, superintendent search.
Certain, Democrats criticize antisemite ‘on pedestal’
Republicans focus on parent’s free speech rights.
State Board of Education agrees school board violated First Amendment rights
Board members required to undergo free-speech training.
School board approves 1.5% increase for health insurance premiums
Premiums effective throughout 2026.
Alachua County School Board revises public comment policy
Board workshop comes after recent tumultuous meetings.