Stewart: Leon County School Board Should Vote Against $24M Property Tax Increase
In my view, the members of the Leon County School Board should vote against the proposed one-mil property tax increase until taxpayers…
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Legal Memorandum Supports LCS Bid Award, Addresses Sunshine Law
A legal analysis requested by Leon County Schools Superintendent Rocky Hanna concluded that the district’s procurement process for a major construction management…
LCS Leads State in Assistant Principal Positions
Florida Department of Education data for 2024/25 shows that the Leon County School Board leads the state in the number of assistant…
Double Digit Enrollment Drops Hit Five Florida School Districts
Based on Florida Department of Education data, Florida’s public school enrollment has stayed largely steady since 2018–19, though some districts saw steep…
LCS to Consider International Teachers Amid Shortages, Financial Challenges
Facing persistent teacher shortages in several subject areas, the Leon County Schools is considering a partnership that would recruit international educators to…
Leon County School Board Votes to Consider a Property Tax Increase
The Leon County School Board is looking to voters to approve a property tax increase this fall to help address the well…
LCS Seeks Renewal of Half-Penny Sales Tax, $500M in Revenue
The Half-Penny Sales Tax Workshop presentation delivered to Leon County school board members on Monday April 13 outlined the long-term financial outlook…
PR Firm Hires School Board Chair Marcus Nicolas, Conflicts Emerge
On Saturday, April 11, the Tallahassee Democrat reported that School Board chair Marcus Nicolas has accepted the top job at a media…
Parents Notified of Changes to Graduation Criteria Under Florida Law
On March 30, Dr. Benny L. Bolden, Jr., the Director for Interdivisional Support Services and Secondary Schools for Leon County Schools, notified…
Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: March 24, 2026
Provided below are the news briefs from the March 24, 2026, Leon County School Board meeting. Items for Consideration Item 19.01 The Board…
Leon County School Board Wrangle Over Budget Cuts
During the Leon County School Board agenda review meeting on Monday, elected officials responded with support and frustration to Superintendent Hanna’s recommendation…
LCS to Discuss 26/27 Budget Reductions
Today at 3:00 p.m. the Leon County School Board will discuss Superintendent Hanna’s proposed budget reductions. The workshop is being held the…