EducationSchool board asks to own Citizens Field Glory Reitz Mar 13, 2025Vu attempts to expand ask to include all of East Gainesville Sports Complex.
EducationSchool board to appeal Newberry charter conversion Glory Reitz Mar 12, 2025Some board members indicate they are prepared for other legal action if necessary.
EducationState board unanimously approves Newberry school conversion Glory Reitz Feb 26, 2025Commission 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, 2025City clerk of 35 years receives key to city.
EducationSchool board tables Rawlings year-round calendar Glory Reitz Feb 19, 2025Board 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, 2025Phone call option to end July 1.
EducationSchool board ratifies ESP contract amid teachers’ calls for higher raise Glory Reitz Jan 22, 2025Board also extends interim superintendent contract.
EducationPatton offers to extend interim superintendent contract Glory Reitz Jan 15, 2025School board members express gratitude for extra time for superintendent search.
EducationSchool board approves first reading of book challenge policy update Glory Reitz Dec 11, 2024Board also questions job abandonment procedures.
EducationRockwell takes over as chair of School Board of Alachua County Glory Reitz Nov 19, 2024Vu, McNealy sworn in at Tuesday meeting.
EducationSchool 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.
EducationSchool board sets date to approve final contract for interim superintendent Glory Reitz Nov 7, 2024Board also touches on operational audit findings.
EducationSchool 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 + PoliticsFrom No to Yes: Long changes stance on single-member districts Seth Johnson Nov 1, 2024Rodney Long sees districts as chance for African Americans.
EducationAnnual 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.
EducationAlachua County School Board fires superintendent on split vote Glory Reitz Oct 15, 2024Board set to select interim superintendent on Monday.
EducationSchool board clashes over projected low fund balance Glory Reitz Oct 14, 2024Expenses outpace revenue in FY24-25 budget.
EducationSchool board delays annual improvement plan again Glory Reitz Oct 2, 2024Board to hold special meeting to discuss plan further.
EducationSchool board declines rezoning contractor Glory Reitz Sep 18, 2024Members say they need more details about what product would include.
EducationSchool board adopts final $612 million budget Glory Reitz Sep 11, 2024School district millage rates set to 6.2610.
EducationSchool board asks for more strategic plan detail Glory Reitz Sep 4, 2024Board approves strategy map, delays implementation plan vote.
EducationSchool board finalizes student conduct code Glory Reitz Aug 7, 2024radKIDS to expand to more elementary schools in national study.
EducationSchool board approves tentative budget, millage rates Glory Reitz Aug 1, 2024Proposed budget set at $597 million.
EducationSchool district cuts early release Wednesdays to monthly occurrences Glory Reitz Jul 18, 2024Teachers’ union asks for larger pay raise.