COVID-19 in schools: Sarasota County posts highest one-week increase
The Sarasota County School District posted its highest one-week increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases in schools this week, with 69 new cases as of Friday morning.
The increase mirrors what is happening across the county, as numbers have gone up and hospitalizations have increased.
The average number of new cases per week in Sarasota schools in September and October hovered around 26. Since the second week of November, that weekly average has more than doubled.
County health officials have reminded school leaders throughout the pandemic that whatever is taking place in the community is likely to be mirrored within schools, even as schools have mask mandates and safety measures in place.
FDOE: Sarasota County School District falsified records and wrongfully placed numerous students in special needs program The state gave SCSD $7.8 million to increase teacher pay and starting salary. (Source: wwsb) By Jessika Ward | December 9, 2020 at 6:58 PM EST - Updated December 9 at 7:38 PM
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - On Tuesday, Dec. 8, the Florida Department of Education released results of a 2019 investigation that was conducted by FDOH’s Office of Inspector General and revealed the Sarasota County School District falsified records and wrongfully placed several students in special needs programs.
“To date, I am not convinced that the District is consistently acting with students’ interests at the forefront,” said Richard Corcoran, the Commissioner of Education of the Florida Department of Education, in a letter addressed to the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Brennan Asplen, and Shirley Brown, the Chair of the Sarasota County School Board.