EducationSchool board approves Metcalfe, Rawlings year-round calendar Glory Reitz Apr 17, 2024Though 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, 2024Community meetings scheduled for Thursday at both schools.
EducationSchool board tables year-round calendar Glory Reitz Apr 3, 2024District receives unmodified fiscal audit.
EducationSchool Board approves removal of 2 books from libraries Glory Reitz Apr 3, 2024Citizen challenged books based on sexual content.
EducationSchool 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.
EducationSchool district, Education First for Newberry, continue releasing information Glory Reitz Mar 20, 2024Education First for Newberry spokespeople reiterate that they will not push students out.
EducationRockwell, Certain oppose Newberry charter school plan Glory Reitz Feb 21, 2024Comments signal narrow path to success for advocates.
EducationSplit school board approves Andrew contract Glory Reitz Feb 7, 2024Superintendent still must approve offer before it takes effect.
EducationSchool board to vote on superintendent contract Glory Reitz Feb 5, 2024New three-year contract on agenda for Tuesday’s meeting.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua offers community help to schools Glory Reitz Jan 22, 2024Board members, commissioners talk mentoring
EducationSchool board prepares for Lake Forest external operator Glory Reitz Jan 18, 2024Citizens attend meeting to complain about discontinued courtesy busing.
EducationSchool board moves rezoning timeline back to 2025 Glory Reitz Jan 12, 2024Superintendent recommends not to approve proposed maps, continue working.
EducationSchool board delays superintendent contract discussion Glory Reitz Dec 6, 2023Citizens say superintendent pay raise is unfair to teachers.
EducationCommunity maintains issues with proposed school rezoning Glory Reitz Nov 15, 2023Several parents express dissatisfaction with current plans.
NewsSchool board approves turnaround plans for Lake Forest, Idylwild Glory Reitz Nov 8, 2023Abbitt, Certain push for proactive measures such as year-round school.
NewsSchool Board requests 5-year facilities plan Glory Reitz Nov 8, 2023ACPS staff to create capital work plan.
EducationAlachua County School Board elects McGraw as chair Glory Reitz Nov 7, 2023McNealy to continue as vice chair as vice chair.
Government + PoliticsLocal officials bring projects, concerns to state representatives Seth Johnson Oct 25, 2023Annual legislative delegation meeting held at Santa Fe College.
NewsAlachua County delegation to meet at Santa Fe, discuss priorities Seth Johnson Oct 24, 2023Annual delegation meeting set for 1:30 p.m.
EducationSchool board pushes final rezoning vote to January Glory Reitz Oct 18, 2023McNealy, Rockwell and McGraw say process needs more time.
EducationAlachua County School Board weighs Andrew’s future Glory Reitz Oct 18, 2023Board votes against conducting superintendent search.
EducationSchool board examines trend data, superintendent priorities Glory Reitz Oct 17, 2023District to focus on discipline, achievement, mental health and more.
EducationSchool board members raise diversity questions over rezoning Glory Reitz Oct 16, 2023District staff and contractors present on process and predicted impact.
EducationSchool Board approves rubberized track for Hawthorne High School Glory Reitz Oct 3, 2023Board also heard concerns about eSchool cuts.