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Broward School Board asked to fire general counsel over charter school dispute

The Broward School Board’s top lawyer could be fired this month following questions over whether the school district failed to share enough money from a 2018 tax referendum with charter schools. General Counsel Marylin Batista could be terminated without cause at the April 16 School Board meeting, under a proposal from Board member Daniel Foganholi. “In recent weeks, concerns have arisen ...

Broward School Board asked to fire general counsel

Broward schools had warnings of charter school funding controversy

Local bird fans assist in global survey event

KENNESAW — Once a year, the Great Backyard Bird Count seeks interested observers to document breeds in the area and where they are seen.

State prosecutors investigate Broward schools — again

State prosecutors issued a subpoena last month to Interim Superintendent Earlean Smiley asking for emails and text messages of four district administrators related to a recent School Board action that approved the use of federal money for employee bonuses.

Perjury charge dropped against former Superintendent Robert Runcie, lawyer says

A grand jury that was investigating the operations of the school district had indicted the former Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie in April 2021, saying he had lied to the grand jury about being prepped for his testimony.

Broward School Board torn on whether to investigate fellow board members

Last week board members verbally agreed to hire an outside investigator, but on Tuesday they delayed taking official action.

Highlighting local businesswomen in the Pikes Peak region for Women's History Month

Volusia school did not illegally exclude disabled student, court rules

An Ormond Beach parent alleged that Volusia County Schools excluded her son from electives at Seabreeze High School and retaliated against him.

After scandals, Broward schools move toward having watchdog

The Broward School Board has asked the County Commission if the district can join the countywide Office of the Inspector General, which currently investigates ethically questionable activity by the county government and 31 municipalities.