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Sarasota | Schools

Volunteers, business partners and guest speakers will also all go through an automated background check via online portal
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  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 25, 2019
Controversial presentation prompts classroom changes

The Sarasota County School Board sought to tighten the approval process of guest speaker material in district classrooms.

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  • News
Brooks Tracey and Kim Farrell want to bring positivity to Sarasota Middle School through the Inspirational Art and Quotes Project.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • May 30, 2019
Positivity through art: Sarasota Middle School project promotes acceptance

Sarasota Middle School students and teachers work to bring positivity into each day with project.

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Superintendent Todd Bowden says he is " optimistic the school district and SC/TA will agree on a new contract that benefits all ... employees"
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 28, 2019
School district begins negotiations with Sarasota Classified Teachers Association

Certain positions within the district were paid below the regional average, according to a study conducted by Sarasota County Schools and Evergreen Solutions earlier this year.

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According to Swezey, his motivation and flexibility are what set him apart from other educators
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 23, 2019
Teaching-award finalist helps pupils find a voice

Shane Swezey, a Sarasota educator and board-certified music therapist, uses music as more than just an instrument for fun.

  • Sarasota
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Brentwood Elementary School. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 21, 2019
Brentwood Elementary to hold vigil for 9-year-old killed on way to school

The event will be at Brentwood Elementary, located at 2500 Vinson Avenue in Sarasota.

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Maureen Wilt said that Lucas Giffard’s leadership skills set him apart from other scholarship applicants.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • May 17, 2019
Surprise! Pine View School senior receives $20,000 scholarship from FPL

Florida Power and Light Co. surprised Lucas Gifford with an annual scholarship.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Shane Swezey surrounded by students and staff at Oak Park School along with school district administrators and Florida Department of Education leadership. Photo courtesy of the Florida Department of Education.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 8, 2019
Oak Park School music teacher named Teacher of the Year finalist

Swezey is one of five statewide finalists for 2020.

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  • News
An alert that was posted on Twitter by the school district. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 7, 2019
Limited lockdown at Tuttle Elementary lifted after reports of nearby shooting

Tuttle Elementary is located at 2868 8th Street in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A music ensemble at Pine View High School. Courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 30, 2019
Pine View School ranked among best high schools statewide, nationally

Riverview High School also ranked No. 52 in the state, with Suncoast Polytechnical High School following close behind at No. 58.

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  • News
A line of Sarasota County Schools Police Department cruisers sit outside of the district offices at The Landings.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 30, 2019
Sarasota school police will staff all public campuses next year

The Sarasota County Schools Police Department will now have a presence in every public school in the district.

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  • News
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 23, 2019
Sheriff’s Office participates in “Operation School Zone Safety”

The Sheriff’s Office’s participation is in partnership with the Florida Sheriffs Association.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 22, 2019
Superintendent recommends dismissal of middle school teacher following investigation

John Russo has been teaching with Sarasota County Schools since 1996.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Denise Cantalupo. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 18, 2019
Sarasota school district names chief of Office of Accountability and Choice

Cantalupo succeeds Natalie Rocca, who recently retired from the school district in February.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 17, 2019
School Board continues debate on reserve fund calculations

As the school district enters deficit spending, board members stand divided regarding reserve fund calculations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 16, 2019
Sarasota County Schools receives international award from University of Cambridge

The Cambridge Pathway curriculum serves all students levels K-12 in at least 32 states across the country.

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