EducationAlachua County School Board elects McGraw as chair Glory Reitz Nov 7, 20231 commentMcNealy to continue as vice chair as vice chair.
Government + PoliticsLocal officials bring projects, concerns to state representatives Seth Johnson Oct 25, 20232 commentsAnnual legislative delegation meeting held at Santa Fe College.
NewsAlachua County delegation to meet at Santa Fe, discuss priorities Seth Johnson Oct 24, 20231 commentAnnual delegation meeting set for 1:30 p.m.
EducationSchool board pushes final rezoning vote to January Glory Reitz Oct 18, 20230 commentsMcNealy, Rockwell and McGraw say process needs more time.
EducationAlachua County School Board weighs Andrew’s future Glory Reitz Oct 18, 20234 commentsBoard votes against conducting superintendent search.
EducationSchool board examines trend data, superintendent priorities Glory Reitz Oct 17, 20230 commentsDistrict to focus on discipline, achievement, mental health and more.
EducationSchool board members raise diversity questions over rezoning Glory Reitz Oct 16, 20232 commentsDistrict staff and contractors present on process and predicted impact.
EducationSchool Board approves rubberized track for Hawthorne High School Glory Reitz Oct 3, 20230 commentsBoard also heard concerns about eSchool cuts.
EducationACPS to optimize transportation Glory Reitz Sep 20, 20231 commentDirector of transportation said changes will help fix staffing shortages and save money.
EducationCommunity members defend GHS club Glory Reitz Sep 20, 20235 commentsNew sub-club of Pre-collegiate Club came with confusion and controversy, but community members insist it should stay.
EducationSuperintendent aims for impact in second year Glory Reitz Sep 19, 20230 commentsShane Andrew optimistic about school district’s future.
EducationSchool Board passes budget for 2024 Glory Reitz Sep 11, 20230 commentsReapportioned funding shrank the budget by $4.5 million since initial plan.
EducationSchool board hashes out budget priorities Glory Reitz Sep 6, 20230 commentsSpecial budget meeting produces some clarity, discussion of staff’s work
EducationSBAC workshop highlights zoning concerns Glory Reitz Aug 17, 20230 commentsBoard members and citizens ask staff for more detailed information.
NewsSchool board passes contract with SF College Glory Reitz Aug 16, 20232 commentsBoard members split 3-2 over concerns about delayed information.
EducationSchool district works to rectify emergency funds Glory Reitz Aug 16, 20232 commentsDeadline for second wave of COVID relief funding nears.
EducationSchool board grudgingly passes tentative budget Glory Reitz Aug 2, 20230 commentsNew state education laws bring citizen input ahead of 2023-24 school year.
EducationSchool board to advertise tentative budget Glory Reitz Jul 24, 20230 commentsMillage rate to effectively rise by 8%, expected to generate $160.3 million.
EducationACPS still looking for teachers Glory Reitz Jul 20, 20232 commentsDistrict encourages anyone interested in applying to call human resources for assistance.
EducationSBAC amends dual enrollment with SF College Glory Reitz Jul 19, 20233 commentsSlim cut leaves residual budget, equity and timeline concerns.
EducationSBAC approves administrative appointees Glory Reitz Jun 21, 20234 commentsSchool board encourages appointees to work hard, spurred on by test scores.
NewsChildren’s Trust amends strategic plan Glory Reitz Jun 13, 20230 commentsTrust will maintain its millage rate but plans further review for next year’s budget.
EducationSchool board pushes to support students, teachers Glory Reitz Jun 7, 20233 commentsBoard members noted low test results and request action.
EducationSchool board discusses priorities for rezoning Camille Broadway Jun 5, 20231 commentAdditional rezoning discussion and student conduct code changes also on the agenda Tuesday’s meeting.