Provided below are the news briefs from the February 10, 2026, Leon County School Board meeting. Consent Construction Items – all votes were 5-0 Item 18.01: Roberts Elementary School, School Initiated Project to provide and install new playground equipment at Roberts Elementary School The project will be funded through Roberts Elementary School PTO funds. Item 18.02: DeSoto […]
During the Monday Leon County School Board agenda review meeting, officials focused on proposed cuts in spending to address the well documented financial challenges. One of the main points of discussion were approximately $13 million in proposed cuts for the 2027-27 budget. The document provided for review, show below, provided recommend cuts for 26/27 and […]
On Wednesday, Leon County high school principals sent out emails to parents and students addressing the consequences of demonstrations addressing the national controversy over ICE enforcement of federal immigration laws. The email (shown below) recognized the students’ constitutional rights to free speech but noted that “district’s primary responsibility is to maintain safe, orderly schools and […]
Board member Wood advocates for a $30 million property tax increase. As budget discussions intensify, Leon County School Board member Rosanne Wood is making a public plea to preserve neighborhood schools, arguing that the typical $1 million in savings gained from a closure is a negligible fraction of the district’s $368 million operating budget. Instead, […]
In a passionate appeal during a recent school board meeting on Monday January 26, Scott Mazur, speaking on behalf of Leon classroom teachers and instructional staff, called for a radical shift in how the district manages its resources. Mazur urged officials to prioritize the district’s “human capital” over its physical property, arguing that the current […]
Reports filed with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) show that the Leon County School Board has added 47 School Administrator positions over a 6-year period while the number of students declined and the number of teachers were reduced. This information comes amid a debate about how to address the financial struggles of the school […]
Provided below are the news briefs from the January 13, 2026, Leon County School Board meeting. Items for Consideration -all votes were unanimous, 5-0. Item19.01, Item 19.02, & 19.03 The Board voted, following a public hearing, for approval of amendments to Policy 1210, 3210 & 4210 related to Standards of Ethical Conduct, effective January 14, 2026. […]
The ongoing debate over the financial challenges facing the Leon County school system coupled with declining student enrollment raises serious policy questions about government efficiency, public school mission, and spending priorities. In an attempt to provide some clarity to the debate, TR has begun to dig into the budgets of the Leon County School District […]
A growing controversy is unfolding in Leon County as public school officials grapple with the prospect of closing or consolidating schools amid years of declining enrollment and tightening budgets. At a recent school board meeting, members debated whether to begin formal discussions about school consolidation, a move proponents say could help stabilize the district’s finances […]
Provided below are the news briefs from the November 18, 2025, Leon County School Board meeting. Items for Consideration -all votes were unanimous, 4-0. (Jones absent) Item 19.01. The Board held the annual meeting of the Leon County School Board Leasing Corporation. There was no business before the Leasing Corporation. Item 19.02, Item 19.03 & Item 19.04. The […]