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.
EducationCommunity maintains issues with proposed school rezoning Glory Reitz Nov 15, 20230 commentsSeveral parents express dissatisfaction with current plans.
NewsSchool board approves turnaround plans for Lake Forest, Idylwild Glory Reitz Nov 8, 20232 commentsAbbitt, Certain push for proactive measures such as year-round school.
NewsSchool Board requests 5-year facilities plan Glory Reitz Nov 8, 20230 commentsACPS staff to create capital work plan.
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.