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Alachua County launches 'Our Schools Future Ready' plan, community engagement to begin Dec. 4

Alachua County School Board · November 20, 2025
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Alachua County Public Schools and consultant JV Pro presented a multi-phase comprehensive strategy plan focused on right-sizing facilities and improving programs; online engagement begins Dec. 4 and the board targets March 12 for plan adoption.

Alachua County Public Schools presented its new comprehensive strategy, “Our Schools Future Ready,” to the school board at a Nov. 19 workshop, announcing a phased public engagement process that begins Dec. 4 and aims for possible board adoption of a final plan on March 12.

Kim Neal, the district project lead, told the board the effort will address declining enrollment and “right-size” schools and the district footprint while reviewing instructional and program quality to make Alachua County Public Schools “the place to choose.” Neal said the work is intended to produce both short-term actions for the 2026–27 school year and a longer-term strategic roadmap.

Kathy Ebaugh of consultant firm JV Pro said the initiative is purposely “comprehensive,”…

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