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