Sarasota County School Board

The resolution, approved despite hours of emotional public opposition, does not spell out what documentation agents would need to enter schools, whether judicial warrants would be required for non-public areas, or who would make those decisions.

Sarasota’s school board vote to reaffirm cooperation with ICE sparked intense debate over student safety and learning, while Hillsborough College and the Rays take a step forward on a stadium plan.

The proposal doesn't change district policy, but simply reaffirms the district's compliance with law enforcement, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Most at the meeting praised the superintendent for acting quickly to prevent Schools of Hope from moving into public schools with empty space.

The former board chair was among 13 school board candidates endorsed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, who lost elections last year. She replaces Tom Enos, who vacated his seat to become the district's police chief.

The board agreed to keep the policy status quo after reviewing a survey of parents and staff that drew more than 4,000 responses. A majority of respondents said they were happy with the current rules.

You might remember when school board races were low-key affairs that typically drew in teachers and parents. But the ongoing culture wars have animated even these races on Tuesday's primary ballot.

The Sarasota School District preps for school board discussion on a new digital standard.

The Sarasota County School Board approved the contract for the new superintendent with a 4-1 vote during a special meeting on Monday. Terrence Connor was sworn into the position shortly after.

The Sarasota County School Board picked Hillsborough County deputy school superintendent Terrence Connor as its new superintendent following a 3-2 vote Wednesday.

The Sarasota School Board voted 3-2 against paying $28,000 for Vermilion Education to examine a range of district policies.

The controversial vote on Tuesday would grant the consultant access to a range of district policies, practices and textbooks, and includes in-person visits to three schools.