The Leon County School Board (LCSB), on the recommendation of Superintendent Rocky Hanna, voted to approve a mediated settlement agreement between LCS and and Education Logistics, Inc.(EDULOG). TR reported about the mediation back in January. EdulLog was the vendor involved with the failed attempt to upgrade the LCS transportation system last fall. The system was […]
The Leon County School Board discussed new legislation impacting Leon County Schools at the February 25 Board meeting. HB 7079 and SB 1498 are expected to change the state’s current testing requirements and redefine the turnaround process. Lobbyist Jessica Janasiewicz said HB 7079 would eliminate the geometry end-of-course exam and the ninth grade ELA exam […]
At their March 11 meeting, the City Commissioners will vote on introducing an ordinance amending the City’s e-scooter program. “The proposed ordinance would provide rules and regulations applicable to all participants of the micro-mobility device program in order to protect health, safety, and welfare,” staff reports. The e-scooter pilot program began in May 2019 and […]
The $3 million dollar improvements on the County’s Apalachee Regional Park began this past Friday. The new construction will include a “state-of-the-art multipurpose building” and restrooms, a performance stage, sidewalks, areas to view the local wildlife, and a new structure for a permanent finish line. The new construction continues to build upon the Board’s Quality […]
UPDATE 7:09 PM March 7 Politico is reporting that the first case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Washington, D.C., according to Mayor Muriel Bowser. The public health lab at the D.C. Department of Forensic Sciences confirmed the “presumptive positive” test Saturday afternoon, Bowser said on Twitter. Original Report 6:10 PM March 7 Despite an […]
Based on information provided by TPD, the number of reported incidents in the City of Tallahassee have been on the decline over the last five months. The chart below shows that the number of incidents have been trending down since October. The number of reported incidents fell from 388 in October to 358 in November. […]
Leon County Sheriff’s office has recently announced they are working with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in implementing the nation’s first automated Rapid DNA process. This new collection process is being used in the Leon County Detention Facility and will allow for law enforcement to gain access quickly to DNA samples in the FBI’s […]
On Monday, City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow announced his endorsement of Bernie Sanders. In an emailed press release, Matlow wrote, “I proudly endorse Senator Sanders because he consistently speaks to the needs of the poor and working-class in my city. He understands that when we work together in a multi-generational, multi-racial coalition we can fight back […]
At the last Leon County School Board meeting, a parent cited the low school grade of Astoria Park Elementary as an indication of a “low performing” school. She was upset that she could not school choice out of the school she was zoned for. Following the parents comments, Superintendent Hanna discussed the current LCS school […]
At the last Leon County School Board meeting, a parent cited the low school grade of Astoria Park Elementary as an indication of a “low performing” school. She was upset that she could not school choice out of the school she was zoned for. LCS Board member Rosanne Wood took the opportunity to express her […]