Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: July 30, 2024

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: July 30, 2024

Below are the Leon County School news briefs from the July 30, 2024, meeting. The Board heard comments from Pineview Elementary School Principal Carmen Conner. Pineview went from letter grade “C” to an “A” for the first time in school history. The Board heard comments from Nims Middle School Principal Dr. Bolden. Nims Middle School […]

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: July 9, 2024

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: July 9, 2024

Below are the Leon County School news briefs from the July 9, 2024, meeting. The Board received a presentation by Dr. Kimball Thomas on the Tallahassee Engaged in Meaningful Productivity for Opportunity Program (TEMPO). So far, TEMPO has engaged more than 3,100 participants ages (16-24), helping youth enroll in higher education, gain meaningful employment, receive […]

LCS Agenda Review Addresses Cell Phones, Discipline Matrix

LCS Agenda Review Addresses Cell Phones, Discipline Matrix

On July 8th, the Leon County School Board held an agenda review/workshop meeting and discussed the Board’s cell phone policy and the Discipline Matrix Guide. The Board reviewed their Wireless Communication Devices Policy and discussed whether they would want to amend the policy and further restrict high school students from having their phone out during […]

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: May 28, 2024

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: May 28, 2024

Below are the Leon County School Board news briefs from the May 28, 2024, meeting. The Board unanimously approved the emergency designation for services provided by ServePro of North Leon County D & CK, Inc. in the amount of $52,534.27. The Maintenance department requested an emergency designation for the water extraction and restoration services at […]

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: May 16, 2024

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: May 16, 2024

Below are the Leon County School Board news briefs from the May 16, 2024 meeting. Staff provided the Board with a presentation on the Summer Enrichment Program, which has been funded by the Children’s Services Council of Leon County. Staff explained that Leon County Schools will be serving around 200 children over the summer, and […]

Enrollment at Five Leon County Elementary Schools Have Declined by 20% Since 2019

Enrollment at Five Leon County Elementary Schools Have Declined by 20% Since 2019

On April 22, 2024, Leon County School (LCS) Board Member Alva Smith stated one of her budget priorities is to look at the financial impact of downsizing the school district due to declining enrollment. Smith explained it was a vital conversation about downsizing stating, “We are not being fiscally responsible and good stewards of tax […]

LCS Board Member Alva Smith Discusses Closing Schools

LCS Board Member Alva Smith Discusses Closing Schools

On April 22, 2024, Leon County School (LCS) Board Member Alva Smith stated one of her budget priorities is to look at the financial impact of downsizing the school district due to declining enrollment. Smith explained it was a vital conversation about downsizing stating, “We are not being fiscally responsible and good stewards of tax […]

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: April 23

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: April 23

Below are the Leon County School Board news briefs from the April 23rd, 2024, business meeting. The Lively Technical College Director provided a presentation on the upcoming career and technical education expansion at Chiles High School. Soon, a new welding dual enrollment program will be implemented at Chiles High School, and students who enroll in […]

LCS Sends Clarifying Email Related to Logo Development

LCS Sends Clarifying Email Related to Logo Development

On Thursday, April 11th, Michelle Gayle, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent, Leon County Schools (LCS) sent an email to elected officials to provide details related to the new LCS logo and marketing campaign. LCS has received some criticism related to the costs of the logo development. FloridaPolitics.com, a statewide news outlet, recently noted the controversy over the […]