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Report: Board member was 'disrespectful, scolding' in talk with school superintendent
School Board member Sarah James berated School Superintendent Diane Gullett in a recent conversation, saying the superintendent is on her "sh-- list" because of the district's handling of a construction management contract, according to an outside investigative report. An attorney from the GrayRobinson law firm, Julie M. Zolty, was retained by the school district to determine whether there were improprieties with the selection committee that interviewed and scored companies that wished to provide construction management services for...
University of Florida's Native Plant Nursery to hold annual plant sale on campus this weekend
The University of Florida Native Plant Nursery is holding its third annual extension plant sale this Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A variety of plants from grasses to trees will be up for sale at prices ranging from $1 to $40. This year, experts will be...
School Board Renaming Committee to hold two meetings to hear public input on renaming the Alachua County Public Schools District Office Building
The School Board of Alachua County's District Office Renaming Committee will meet on June 6 and June 27 to receive input on the renaming of the District Office Building. The post School Board Renaming Committee to hold two meetings to hear public input on renaming the Alachua County Public Schools District Office Building appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
PAM@Loften students create video about “100 deadliest days for teen drivers”
The resulting video, “100 Deadliest Days Mock Crash,” is a sobering reminder to teenage drivers to remember the rules of the road and keep themselves and their friends safe this summer. The post PAM@Loften students create video about “100 deadliest days for teen drivers” appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Star Banner photos: Galleries from all the Ocala/Marion County high school graduations
In case you missed any, here's a look at the Star Banner's photo galleries from the Class of 2024 high school graduation ceremonies: Belleview High School Dunnellon High School Hillcrest School ...
Ridaught: That’s a (spring) wrap
The 2023-24 high school sports seasons are officially over, but what a great way to finish. This past spring, the month of May in particular, there were several individual state champions, and on the final day of the spring season there was a team state champion. Last Saturday, the Trenton...
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