ACPS to optimize transportation
Director of transportation said changes will help fix staffing shortages and save money.
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Community members defend GHS club
New sub-club of Pre-collegiate Club came with confusion and controversy, but community members insist it should stay.
Superintendent aims for impact in second year
Shane Andrew optimistic about school district’s future.
School Board passes budget for 2024
Reapportioned funding shrank the budget by $4.5 million since initial plan.
School board hashes out budget priorities
Special budget meeting produces some clarity, discussion of staff’s work
SBAC workshop highlights zoning concerns
Board members and citizens ask staff for more detailed information.
School board passes contract with SF College
Board members split 3-2 over concerns about delayed information.
School district works to rectify emergency funds
Deadline for second wave of COVID relief funding nears.
School board grudgingly passes tentative budget
New state education laws bring citizen input ahead of 2023-24 school year.
School board to advertise tentative budget
Millage rate to effectively rise by 8%, expected to generate $160.3 million.
ACPS still looking for teachers
District encourages anyone interested in applying to call human resources for assistance.
SBAC amends dual enrollment with SF College
Slim cut leaves residual budget, equity and timeline concerns.
SBAC approves administrative appointees
School board encourages appointees to work hard, spurred on by test scores.
Children’s Trust amends strategic plan
Trust will maintain its millage rate but plans further review for next year’s budget.
School board pushes to support students, teachers
Board members noted low test results and request action.
School board discusses priorities for rezoning
Additional rezoning discussion and student conduct code changes also on the agenda Tuesday’s meeting.
SBAC keeps interim superintendent amid mixed marks
Board members vote to keep Andrew through end of his contract.
Florida Senate passes school board term limit bill
Legislation seeks to cap terms to eight years.
Interim superintendent to be reviewed Tuesday
SBAC moving forward with search for permanent superintendent
Westwood raises first wall for new buildings
Event kicks off revitalization project at middle school
School board halts elementary rezoning
Alachua County instead will do comprehensive rezoning for 2024-2025 school year.
Alachua school board approves JUUL settlement
System could receive $500,000 in payments from electronic cigarette maker.
SBAC makes changes to summer camp policies
Board votes on proposals to increase camp rates and counselor pay.
Gainesville celebrates MLK Day
Public gathers for ceremony, parade to honor civil rights leader.