Hernando School Board News Today

Tonight at 6 o'clock, the Hernando School Board will hold a meeting to discuss the potential removal of 3 books. Learn more about the books and the meeting. #HernandoSchools

In Hernando County, hundreds turned out for a heated school board meeting on Tuesday after months of controversy surrounding Disney's 'Strange World' viewing.

The Hernando County School District has changed the location of Tuesday night’s regularly scheduled school board meeting in anticipation of a large crowd. The board is expected to discuss the findings of an investigation into a Disney movie that was shown to fifth graders earlier this month.

A Hernando County fifth-grade teacher is in hot water after she showed a Disney movie in her classroom.

A Hernando County fifth-grade teacher is in hot water after she showed a Disney movie in her classroom.

A Hernando County fifth-grade teacher is in hot water after she showed a Disney movie in her classroom.

An additional $881,000 will immediately go toward improving substitute teachers' pay. All substitutes will see a minimum increase of $3 per hour.

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