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By Brynn Mechem
July 28, 2020

School board approves tentative budget, millage rate

School board members approved an overall budget of $964 million, though the full impacts of COVID-19 are still unknown.

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By Brynn Mechem
July 24, 2020

Superintendent contract, start date finalized

Brennan Asplen will begin Aug. 10 at a salary of $215,000.

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By Brynn Mechem
July 23, 2020

Sarasota school board candidates debate back to school, charter schools

Candidates faced off in a virtual forum.

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By Brynn Mechem
July 23, 2020

Booker VPA seeks $22 million renovation

The $22.5 million upgrade would add a mezzanine, classroom space, a larger lobby and a black box theater.

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By Brynn Mechem
July 23, 2020

Innovation Station receives another $1.2 million

The program helps support the growth of high-tech, high-wage jobs in Sarasota County.

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By Brynn Mechem
July 15, 2020

Sarasota schools shift back to school plans

Board members push back start of school date and mandate face coverings.

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By Brynn Mechem
July 14, 2020

Sarasota School Board plans to push back start date, mandate face coverings

Sarasota School Board members said pushing the start of school to Aug. 31 would give the district time to deal with COVID-19.

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By Brynn Mechem
July 8, 2020

Sarasota County School board gears up to name new superintendent

Superintendent finalists enter last phase of selection process, culminating July 14 with school board decision.

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By Brynn Mechem
July 2, 2020

Therapist offers ways to help students manage stress, anxiety

Students can try breathing techniques and mindfulness apps to help them refocus.

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By Brynn Mechem
June 29, 2020

Community members can take part in superintendent interviews

Community members will be able to watch livestream of superintendent interviews and submit questions for a community forum.

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By Brynn Mechem
June 25, 2020

Patterson Foundation connects with summer readers online

"This Book is Cool!" is an online show that helps students connect with books over the summer.

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By Brynn Mechem
June 25, 2020

School board keeps five finalists, talks contract details

All five remaining candidates will visit Sarasota for in person interviews June 30 through July 2.

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By Brynn Mechem
June 22, 2020

Goodwin named FSBA president

School board member Jane Goodwin was named the 2020-21 president of the Florida School Boards Association.

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By Brynn Mechem
June 16, 2020

School board takes closer look at first day options

Following state directives, district leaders have reworked the back to school plan.

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By Brynn Mechem
June 11, 2020

Sarasota County school leaders consider back to school options

School district lays out two distinct paths for the new school year, but emphasize nothing will be settled for weeks.

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