Fewer Students, Higher Taxes
Board member Wood advocates for a $30 million property tax increase. As budget discussions intensify, Leon County School Board member Rosanne Wood…
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Leon Teachers Union Demand “People Over Property” as District Faces Critical Financial Decisions
In a passionate appeal during a recent school board meeting on Monday January 26, Scott Mazur, speaking on behalf of Leon classroom…
LCS Adds 47 Administrators as Student Enrollment Declines
Reports filed with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) show that the Leon County School Board has added 47 School Administrator positions…
Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: January 13, 2026
Provided below are the news briefs from the January 13, 2026, Leon County School Board meeting. Items for Consideration -all votes were…
LCS Spending, Student Growth Trends
The ongoing debate over the financial challenges facing the Leon County school system coupled with declining student enrollment raises serious policy questions…
LCS Controversey Over Closing Schools Emerges
A growing controversy is unfolding in Leon County as public school officials grapple with the prospect of closing or consolidating schools amid…
Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: November 18, 2025
Provided below are the news briefs from the November 18, 2025, Leon County School Board meeting. Items for Consideration -all votes were unanimous,…
LCS to Approve Grant for “Effective” Teachers at Struggling Schools
On November 18th, the Leon County School Board will discuss approving the Unified School Improvement Grant (UniSIG) Supplemental Teacher and Administrator Allocation…
Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: October 28, 2025
Provided below are the news briefs from the October 28, 2025, Leon County School Board meeting. Items for Consideration -all votes were unanimous.…
Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: October 14, 2025
Provided below are the news briefs from the October 14, 2025, Leon County School Board meeting. Items for Consideration -all votes were…
Lively Technical College Launches Welding Program at Chiles High School
Lively Technical College, in partnership with Leon County Schools, recently announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art welding facility at Chiles High…
Leon County High School Arrests Up 38% in 2024-25
The latest Leon County Sheriff’s Office School Resource 2024-25 Annual Report is out, and it shows a 38.3% increase in high school…