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The School Board will debate whether to require masks like some other districts, in defiance of Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Complaint against Hillsborough school superintendent alleges misspent money A Tampa parent urges a closer look at a big contract, budget decisions and the commuting habits of superintendent Addison Davis.     Hillsborough County school superintendent Addison Davis addresses the School Board on April 27 in Tampa. A parent's complaint to the state Inspector General's office alleges he has improperly spent public funds. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ] Updated May 7 The Hillsborough County School Board has been asked to respond to a state complaint against superintendent Addison Davis that alleges...

Is federal aid coming for Hillsborough schools? A top official hints yes. The district’s chief financial officer suggests the money is on the way. But superintendent Addison Davis said nothing is certain yet.     The Hillsborough County Public Schools' Instructional Service Center at 2920 N 40th St. in Tampa, where School Board members met last week. Two more meetings are scheduled this week, including a Thursday session to discuss the district's finances. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ] Published Earlier today TAMPA — The Hillsborough County school system this week expects to receiv...

Frustration shows as Hillsborough school leaders tackle twin problems The district’s fiscal and leadership issues took center stage Tuesday, with no clear solutions in sight.     Hillsborough County School Board member Jessica Vaughn looks at superintendent Addison Davis on Tuesday during a tense meeting that focused on Davis' performance and the school district's financial problems. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ] Updated Just now TAMPA — The Hillsborough County School Board tried to tackle two critical issues in a single morning session Tuesday but didn’t resolve either one, l...

Is your school affected? A line-by-line look at Hillsborough staffing cuts. Schools adjusted their course offerings, and some parents want to push back.     Parents, teachers and students from Hillsborough County schools came together to protest budget cuts for arts programs before a School Board meeting in September. Their advocacy helped convince district leaders to lessen the blow of staffing cuts in the fall. Some hope they can accomplish the same objective in the spring as the district shrinks its 2021-22 workforce by 1,000 positions. [ MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times ] Updated 49 m...