Funding. Gov. Rick Scott calls for a “continuation” budget, with potential implications for school funding, while legislative leaders say they intend to assemble a full state spending plan. Times/Herald. The Lee County school board votes unanimously not to ask voters to levy a sales tax for school facilities. Naples Daily News. Fort Myers News-Press.
Charter schools. The Palm Beach school district appeals a state Board of Education decision overturning its denial of a charter school application. Sun-Sentinel. Palm Beach Post. The district and a shuttered charter point fingers over missing records that could cost the district millions in funding. Sun-Sentinel.
Magnet schools. A pair of highly regarded Palm Beach magnet programs land high in national rankings. Palm Beach Post.
Awards. Florida selects its principal of the year. Palm Beach Post.
Lawsuits. Florida Virtual School wins access to its supporting foundation’s records in a court case. Orlando Sentinel.
Teacher conduct. A teacher fired after holding a pizza party for female students with an Internet celebrity gets his job back. Tampa Bay Times. Tampa Tribune. A teacher fired for misconduct argues he has been singled out for his sexual orientation. Florida Times-Union.
Teacher pay. Volusia approves teacher raises. Daytona Beach News-Journal. Central Florida News 13.
Administration. Leon school board members consider the push for an elected superintendent, and say they face more pressing issues. Tallahassee Democrat. Indian River hires its new chief. Indian River Press Journal. The Broward school district proposes reorganizing its facilities department. Sun-Sentinel. Manatee’s superintendent retires early. Bradenton Herald. Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Employee conduct. A Palm Beach Post columnist skewers a principal caught with a student in a pot-filled car.
Transportation. Palm Beach schools plan to buy more than 100 new buses. Palm Beach Post.
Student health. Bay County schools plan to bring in health technicians. Panama City News Herald.
