EducationSchool board closes Constellation Charter School in emergency meeting Lillian Hamman May 1, 20250 commentsSafety failures, internal governance conflict and Florida law violations cited among reasons for closure.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County ratifies 1.3% teacher raise Lillian Hamman Apr 24, 20251 commentBoard also reinstates early release Wednesdays starting May 7.
EducationAlachua County leaders flip to new chapter of literacy plan Seth Johnson Apr 21, 20254 comments$250,000 reserved for plan following 1-year assessment.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County moves to discontinue Rawlings year-round program Glory Reitz Apr 16, 20257 commentsThe School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) unexpectedly nixed Rawlings Elementary School’s year-round school program during a regular meeting on Tuesday night. Rawlings was on the […]
Local LivingCotton Club Museum to host ‘Civil Rights to the Present’ on Saturday Staff Reports Apr 9, 20250 commentsEvent part of “Other Book: Black History in Alachua County” lecture series.
EducationAlachua County School Board OKs fund balance restoration plan Glory Reitz Apr 2, 20253 commentsDistrict’s budgeted expenditures exceed estimated revenue by $33 million.
EducationSchool board asks to own Citizens Field Glory Reitz Mar 13, 20252 commentsVu attempts to expand ask to include all of East Gainesville Sports Complex.
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.
EducationState board unanimously approves Newberry school conversion Glory Reitz Feb 26, 20253 commentsCommission also chooses to let statute’s 50% vote requirement trump board of education’s former majority requirement.
Government + PoliticsNewberry officials boast city’s growth, stability at State of City address Glory Reitz Feb 21, 20254 commentsCity clerk of 35 years receives key to city.
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.
EducationSchool board approves first reading of book challenge policy update Glory Reitz Dec 11, 20241 commentBoard also questions job abandonment procedures.
EducationRockwell takes over as chair of School Board of Alachua County Glory Reitz Nov 19, 20243 commentsVu, McNealy sworn in at Tuesday meeting.
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.
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.
Government + PoliticsFrom No to Yes: Long changes stance on single-member districts Seth Johnson Nov 1, 202411 commentsRodney Long sees districts as chance for African Americans.
EducationAnnual event spotlights local afterschool programs Glory Reitz Oct 24, 20240 commentsChildren’s Trust of Alachua County and Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida partner for 4th annual event in Alachua County.
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.
EducationSchool board delays annual improvement plan again Glory Reitz Oct 2, 20242 commentsBoard to hold special meeting to discuss plan further.