Education School Board of Alachua County approves interim superintendent contract Glory Reitz Nov 13, 2024Board also voted down an amendment to board policy that would alter magnet program eligibility.
Education School board sets date to approve final contract for interim superintendent Glory Reitz Nov 7, 2024Board also touches on operational audit findings.
Education School board unanimously chooses Kamela Patton for interim superintendent Glory Reitz Nov 4, 2024Former Collier County superintendent has retired from 35 years in public education.
Government + Politics From No to Yes: Long changes stance on single-member districts Seth Johnson Nov 1, 2024Rodney Long sees districts as chance for African Americans.
Education Annual event spotlights local afterschool programs Glory Reitz Oct 24, 2024Children’s Trust of Alachua County and Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida partner for 4th annual event in Alachua County.
Education Alachua County School Board fires superintendent on split vote Glory Reitz Oct 15, 2024Board set to select interim superintendent on Monday.
Education School board clashes over projected low fund balance Glory Reitz Oct 14, 2024Expenses outpace revenue in FY24-25 budget.
Education School board delays annual improvement plan again Glory Reitz Oct 2, 2024Board to hold special meeting to discuss plan further.
Education School board declines rezoning contractor Glory Reitz Sep 18, 2024Members say they need more details about what product would include.
Education School board adopts final $612 million budget Glory Reitz Sep 11, 2024School district millage rates set to 6.2610.
Education School board asks for more strategic plan detail Glory Reitz Sep 4, 2024Board approves strategy map, delays implementation plan vote.
Education School board finalizes student conduct code Glory Reitz Aug 7, 2024radKIDS to expand to more elementary schools in national study.
Education School board approves tentative budget, millage rates Glory Reitz Aug 1, 2024Proposed budget set at $597 million.
Education School district cuts early release Wednesdays to monthly occurrences Glory Reitz Jul 18, 2024Teachers’ union asks for larger pay raise.
Education School board kills 50% grade minimum, delays student conduct policy vote Glory Reitz Jul 17, 2024Board to vote on student conduct policy on Aug. 6.
Education Newberry Elementary School loses 14 teachers Glory Reitz Jul 2, 2024School board member blames charter push; Newberry mayor blames district.
News Children’s Trust approves unallocated funds, tentative budget Glory Reitz Jun 20, 2024$1.6 million left from last year being allocated for three goals.
Education SBAC discusses policy changes Glory Reitz Jun 19, 2024Board members, citizens talk discipline, books, bathrooms
Education Alachua County school board discusses preliminary budget Glory Reitz Jun 11, 2024Board members ask for more help for students experiencing homelessness.
Education School board approves Metcalfe, Rawlings year-round calendar Glory Reitz Apr 17, 2024Though still not satisfied, board approved calendar in time for state deadline.
Education School board asks for more input for Rawlings, Metcalfe calendar Glory Reitz Apr 10, 2024Community meetings scheduled for Thursday at both schools.
Education School board tables year-round calendar Glory Reitz Apr 3, 2024District receives unmodified fiscal audit.
Education School Board approves removal of 2 books from libraries Glory Reitz Apr 3, 2024Citizen challenged books based on sexual content.
Education School board chair fires back at published ‘misinformation’ Glory Reitz Mar 20, 2024McGraw says no new disciplinary school opening in Alachua County, but option is available.