Alaijah Brown

1 week ago | tallahassee.com | Alaijah Brown

Leon County Schools may sue Renaissance Charter School to reclaim furniture and equipment purchased with taxpayer money. The school board recognized and celebrated graduating seniors, including student member Tolulope Binitie. The board postponed approval of the AI policy until its June meeting to consult with AI experts. Two new project manager positions were created to support extended day programs.

2 weeks ago | tallahassee.com | Alaijah Brown

The Leon Classroom Teachers Association (LCTA) overwhelmingly voted to maintain operations in a recent election. The election was triggered by Florida's Public Employees Relation Commission due to low membership dues. LCTA President Scott Mazur emphasized the vote as a declaration of educators' commitment to their classrooms and democratic ideals. The Leon Classroom Teachers Association was almost decertified six months ago because a majority of its members was not paying dues.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Alaijah Brown

After arguing over the return of a laptop, a Rickards High School senior has been arrested on a charge of battery on a school official, according to the Leon County Sheriff's Office. It marks the second assault arrest at the school this month, and the second arrest of a Rickards student in a week. The student, scheduled to participate in the school's graduation ceremony at 7 p.m. May 21, was instead taken to the Leon County Detention Facility.

2 weeks ago | tallahassee.com | Alaijah Brown

The first day of school for students is August 11, 2025, while teachers return July 31, 2025. Major breaks include Thanksgiving (November 24-28, 2025), Winter (December 22, 2025 - January 7, 2026), and Spring (March 16-24, 2026). The last day of school for students is May 22, 2026, with early release days from May 20-22. With the 2024-25 academic year coming to an end for Leon County Schools, welcome to the 2025-26 calendar year.

2 weeks ago | tallahassee.com | Alaijah Brown

Superintendent Rocky Hanna will recommend several new principals for Leon County Schools. Other principal changes include Lisa Mehr moving from Woodville K-8 to Gilchrist Elementary, Cari Molinaro taking over Woodville K-8, Kerri Anderson leading Griffin Middle, Logan Crouch heading Cobb Middle, and Sarah Hembree becoming principal of SAIL High.