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Superintendent put on notice, adjunct teachers, contract agreements and more
Florida schools roundup: Tax votes, school schedule, AP courses and more
Tax initiatives: About a third of Florida residents face increased taxes if voters in seven counties approve initiatives Tuesday to raise money for their school districts. Officials in those districts say the state put them in the position of asking for voter help by underfunding mandates for school security. “The[Read More…]
Florida schools roundup: Panel rejects cop in all schools, amendment and more
Panel’s recommendations: The state commission investigating the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shootings rejects a move to require a sworn police officer at every school in the state, saying such a mandate would cost about $400 million a year. Instead, the panel approves a recommendation to require at least one[Read More…]
Florida schools roundup: Review ended, private schools, lead in water and more
Shootings review halted: Broward County school officials are suspending a retired FBI agent’s investigation into the actions of school employees during the shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14. The reason given is to avoid duplication with the investigation by the state-appointed safety commission. “We recognize that the staff[Read More…]
Florida schools roundup: Security costs, two new community schools and more
School security: A St. Petersburg Police Department spokeswoman says officers are being pulled off the street to comply with the new state law requiring a resource officer in every school. “I have no choice,” says chief Tony Holloway. “Kids’ safety is first.” Tampa Bay Times. WTSP. Lake County School Board member Bill Mathias[Read More…]