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Thousands of Volusia County teachers may lose their protective, fighting force. The county's teacher's union is at risk of dissolving because of a new state law that requires a minimum in membership.
A blog had reported that a candidate for the position of Collier County School Board school attorney had prior and potentially unethical email contact with a board member, including sending the board member a proposed employment agreement in November. That information was discounted by board officials, who said nothing below-board had taken place.
After the candidate interviews the board may select and recommend one of the candidates for the position, listed on the Jan. 23 agenda as a $180,000 position, or decide to seek additional input and/or candidates.
Michelle Newman, who resigned as the school district's safety director, will be replaced by a Volusia Sheriff's Office captain in a unique alliance.
Ron DeSantis endorsed a plan to cut $200 million in education money from a dozen Florida counties that defied him by issuing mask requirements in school.