Budgets. Gov. Rick Scott signs the new state budget, axing hundreds of millions worth of line items. Associated Press. StateImpact. Orlando Sentinel. Gradebook. Gainesville Sun. Bridge to Tomorrow. redefinED. Pinellas schools plan a $445 million capital program over the next six years. Gradebook. Cuts at the central office could save the Volusia district millions. Daytona Beach News-Journal.
Dropout prevention. Manatee hires employees to keep students on track. Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
School boards. The Manatee school board could add two members. Bradenton Herald.
Discipline. The Hillsborough County School Board plans another discussion of minority student discipline. Tampa Bay Times.
Administration. Broward school leaders get reshuffled. Sun-Sentinel.
Teacher quality. The Palm Beach Post highlights another interview with the local superintendent. Palm Beach Post.
Start dates. The Hillsborough school board will consider earlier start dates for next school year. Tampa Tribune.
Investigation. An attorney probing alleged lawbreaking by Leon County Schools presents his findings to the school board. Tallahassee Democrat.
Religion. A Palm Beach teacher is asked to avoid religious topics. Palm Beach Post.
Employee conduct. There were, apparently, many warning signs about a pot-smoking principal. Palm Beach Post. A guidance counselor faces firing after seven years of poor performance. Sun-Sentinel. An ex-teacher is fired for misconduct in Broward. Sun-Sentinel. Three special education employees get fired in Polk County. Lakeland Ledger.
