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Alachua school board tables year-round Rollins/Rawlings calendar after parent, teacher concerns
Summary
After heated discussion about enrollment drops, family outreach and staff impacts, the School Board of Alachua County voted 4-0 on Feb. 18 to table approval of the 2025–26 year-round calendar for Rawlings (also referenced as Rollins/Rawlings) until the March 11 meeting to allow staff to provide additional data and parental outreach results.
The School Board of Alachua County on Feb. 18 tabled action on the 2025–26 year-round calendar for Rawlings (the school identified in presentations) after parents and board members raised concerns about enrollment declines, family notice and staff feedback.
Superintendent staff recommended approval of the year-round calendar; Dr. McNeely moved to approve and Ms. Surdin seconded. The calendar drew extended discussion from board members and parents before the board voted to table. "I would like to table this until the next meeting until we get an answer of whether we can withdraw from this four‑year pilot," Board Member Mr. Vu said, and his motion to table — seconded by Dr.…
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