Florida / School Districts / Gulf
The board received spring 2024–2025 FAST assessment results showing improvements in several grades and subject areas, but declines in sixth grade and a sharp drop in math at one high school were noted; district grade is trending to a B.
Florida / School Districts / Gulf
The board voted to pull a personnel item from consent (page 9) after a public speaker presented documents alleging a personnel issue; the board said it will take more time to review and make no immediate decision.
Florida / School Districts / Gulf
Parents, students and relatives told the Gulf County School Board on May 27 that several special‑education and other teachers who were not renewed this spring made major gains with students; the superintendent said state rules limit what the district can disclose about personnel nonrenewals and called for private follow‑up.
Florida / School Districts / Gulf
Summary of formal actions taken May 27: agenda adopted as amended; consent agenda approved with personnel item 6.03 handled separately and later approved with abstentions; program matters (including Neola contract) and a flooring bid were approved; travel for Port St. Joe girls basketball to Montgomery was added and approved.
Florida / School Districts / Gulf
The board approved a one‑year extension and presented a simplified strategic plan and mission statement focused on student achievement, staffing access and efficient services; the district will spotlight staff and students and track measures annually.
Florida / School Districts / Gulf
At its May 6 meeting, the Gulf County School Board heard a survivor’s account urging heart screenings for student athletes and discussed pending state legislation; the board approved a memorandum of agreement for mental-health services, district copier maintenance bids and routine consent items and scheduled a May 27 special meeting.
Florida / School Districts / Gulf
The Gulf County School Board approved the hiring of Ron Hensley as principal of Wewahitchka High School and plans to pair him with an assistant principal from Bay County after a committee screened outside and in-district candidates.
Florida / School Districts / Gulf
Coach John and members of the Port St. Joe girls weightlifting team were recognized by the Gulf County School Board after winning state championships in both Olympic and traditional divisions; board and community members praised the athletes and described plans to display banners and awards in the gym.
Florida / School Districts / Gulf
The board voted to adopt the meeting agenda as amended and approved consent and program matters; motions were moved and seconded on the record and passed by voice votes.
Florida / School Districts / Gulf
District staff said bids from Sodexo, Chartwells and a company called Southern Food of Excellence responded to a pre-bid meeting; bids are due Monday and staff will open them and prepare a recommendation for the April board meeting.