Alachua County School Board OKs fund balance restoration plan
Apr 2, 2025
District’s budgeted expenditures exceed estimated revenue by $33 million.
Tags: Kamela Patton
Alachua County School Board OKs fund balance restoration plan
District’s budgeted expenditures exceed estimated revenue by $33 million.
Gainesville talks Citizens Field, partnership with school district
Mar 13, 2025
Commissioners split on idea of selling stadium.
School board asks to own Citizens Field
Mar 13, 2025
Vu attempts to expand ask to include all of East Gainesville Sports Complex.
School board to appeal Newberry charter conversion
Mar 12, 2025
Some board members indicate they are prepared for other legal action if necessary.
19 ACPS students named National Merit finalists
Feb 20, 2025
Gainesville High School leads area schools with 10 finalists.
School board tables Rawlings year-round calendar
Feb 19, 2025
Board members ask for more information about this year’s effectiveness.
School Board of Alachua County to sunset phone call input in meetings
Feb 5, 2025
Phone call option to end July 1.
Sidney Lanier’s Monica Benson takes Teacher of the Year award
Jan 24, 2025
Benson teaches mostly high school special needs students.
School board ratifies ESP contract amid teachers’ calls for higher raise
Jan 22, 2025
Board also extends interim superintendent contract.
Alachua County Teacher of the Year to be announced Thursday
Jan 21, 2025
Three finalists represent Glen Springs, Ft. Clarke, Sidney Lanier.
Patton offers to extend interim superintendent contract
Jan 15, 2025
School board members express gratitude for extra time for superintendent search.
Alachua County Public Schools improves graduation rate
Jan 10, 2025
Traditional schools’ graduation rates rise, district overall dips slightly.
Top 5 education stories to watch for in 2025
Jan 2, 2025
Superintendent search, rezoning on Alachua County Public School’s list.
Alachua County Public Schools, union reach tentative salary agreement
Dec 19, 2024
Agreement still must be ratified by employees, approved by school board.
Kay Abbitt resigns from School Board of Alachua County
Dec 17, 2024
District 5 member to be replaced by governor appointee for remainder of term.
School board approves first reading of book challenge policy update
Dec 11, 2024
Board also questions job abandonment procedures.
School board approves amended job descriptions, titles
Dec 2, 2024
Board also delays votes on employee cases.
School Board of Alachua County approves interim superintendent contract
Nov 13, 2024
Board also voted down an amendment to board policy that would alter magnet program eligibility.
School board sets date to approve final contract for interim superintendent
Nov 7, 2024
Board also touches on operational audit findings.
School board unanimously chooses Kamela Patton for interim superintendent
Nov 4, 2024
Former Collier County superintendent has retired from 35 years in public education.