EducationSchool board declines rezoning contractor Glory Reitz Sep 18, 20242 commentsMembers say they need more details about what product would include.
EducationSchool board adopts final $612 million budget Glory Reitz Sep 11, 20241 commentSchool district millage rates set to 6.2610.
EducationSchool board asks for more strategic plan detail Glory Reitz Sep 4, 20240 commentsBoard approves strategy map, delays implementation plan vote.
EducationSchool board finalizes student conduct code Glory Reitz Aug 7, 20240 commentsradKIDS to expand to more elementary schools in national study.
EducationSchool board approves tentative budget, millage rates Glory Reitz Aug 1, 20241 commentProposed budget set at $597 million.
EducationSchool district cuts early release Wednesdays to monthly occurrences Glory Reitz Jul 18, 20240 commentsTeachers’ union asks for larger pay raise.
EducationSchool board kills 50% grade minimum, delays student conduct policy vote Glory Reitz Jul 17, 20244 commentsBoard to vote on student conduct policy on Aug. 6.
EducationNewberry Elementary School loses 14 teachers Glory Reitz Jul 2, 202414 commentsSchool board member blames charter push; Newberry mayor blames district.
NewsChildren’s Trust approves unallocated funds, tentative budget Glory Reitz Jun 20, 20241 comment$1.6 million left from last year being allocated for three goals.
EducationSBAC discusses policy changes Glory Reitz Jun 19, 20243 commentsBoard members, citizens talk discipline, books, bathrooms
EducationAlachua County school board discusses preliminary budget Glory Reitz Jun 11, 20241 commentBoard members ask for more help for students experiencing homelessness.
EducationSchool board approves Metcalfe, Rawlings year-round calendar Glory Reitz Apr 17, 20240 commentsThough still not satisfied, board approved calendar in time for state deadline.
EducationSchool board asks for more input for Rawlings, Metcalfe calendar Glory Reitz Apr 10, 20240 commentsCommunity meetings scheduled for Thursday at both schools.
EducationSchool board tables year-round calendar Glory Reitz Apr 3, 20240 commentsDistrict receives unmodified fiscal audit.
EducationSchool Board approves removal of 2 books from libraries Glory Reitz Apr 3, 20244 commentsCitizen challenged books based on sexual content.
EducationSchool board chair fires back at published ‘misinformation’ Glory Reitz Mar 20, 20244 commentsMcGraw says no new disciplinary school opening in Alachua County, but option is available.
EducationSchool district, Education First for Newberry, continue releasing information Glory Reitz Mar 20, 20243 commentsEducation First for Newberry spokespeople reiterate that they will not push students out.
EducationRockwell, Certain oppose Newberry charter school plan Glory Reitz Feb 21, 202413 commentsComments signal narrow path to success for advocates.
EducationSplit school board approves Andrew contract Glory Reitz Feb 7, 20240 commentsSuperintendent still must approve offer before it takes effect.
EducationSchool board to vote on superintendent contract Glory Reitz Feb 5, 20240 commentsNew three-year contract on agenda for Tuesday’s meeting.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua offers community help to schools Glory Reitz Jan 22, 20240 commentsBoard members, commissioners talk mentoring
EducationSchool board prepares for Lake Forest external operator Glory Reitz Jan 18, 20241 commentCitizens attend meeting to complain about discontinued courtesy busing.
EducationSchool board moves rezoning timeline back to 2025 Glory Reitz Jan 12, 20241 commentSuperintendent recommends not to approve proposed maps, continue working.
EducationSchool board delays superintendent contract discussion Glory Reitz Dec 6, 20232 commentsCitizens say superintendent pay raise is unfair to teachers.