All clear given after ‘swatting’ call to Satellite High School, officials say
Read full article: All clear given after ‘swatting’ call to Satellite High School, officials sayAn all clear has been gives after a “swatting call” prompted two schools to temporarily go on a lockdown, according to Brevard Public Schools officials.
Parents plead at Cape Canaveral meeting to keep elementary school open
Read full article: Parents plead at Cape Canaveral meeting to keep elementary school openDuring a town hall-style meeting at city hall, concerned parents of the 270 students who could be relocated from Cape View Elementary to Roosevelt Elementary, seven miles away in Cocoa Beach, spoke before the Cape Canaveral city council and BPS superintendent Dr. Mark Rendell, who was in attendance as well.
‘Huge disruption to the community:’ PTO president speaks against potential closure of Brevard elementary school
Read full article: ‘Huge disruption to the community:’ PTO president speaks against potential closure of Brevard elementary schoolA PTO president says parents will be prepared to protest if Brevard Public Schools closes Cape View Elementary School.
Older population, vacation rentals driving low enrollment that could close Cape Canaveral school
Read full article: Older population, vacation rentals driving low enrollment that could close Cape Canaveral schoolIn a county where the population is growing overall, some communities are actually considering consolidating schools, not building more.
Former Brevard teacher urges school board to reinstate her after contract nonrenewal
Read full article: Former Brevard teacher urges school board to reinstate her after contract nonrenewalA former Satellite High School teacher appeared before the Brevard County School Board Tuesday night, urging members to reinstate her after her contract was not renewed.
Brevard County could ban students from using their phones throughout school day
Read full article: Brevard County could ban students from using their phones throughout school dayOn the first day of school, the superintendent of Brevard Public Schools addressed new policies this year including stricter rules for students and their phones.
Former Brevard teacher behind preferred name scandal reaches settlement, keeps teaching license
Read full article: Former Brevard teacher behind preferred name scandal reaches settlement, keeps teaching licenseMelissa Calhoun, the former Brevard Public Schools teacher caught in controversy for calling a student by their preferred name rather than their legal name — which violated a new Florida law — will keep her teaching license.
Florida education board hears from teacher ousted for using student’s preferred name
Read full article: Florida education board hears from teacher ousted for using student’s preferred nameThe Florida Board of Education will determine whether a Brevard County teacher who lost her job over her use of a student’s preferred name will be able to keep her teaching certificate.
Brevard school board to take up parental consent policy after nickname scandal
Read full article: Brevard school board to take up parental consent policy after nickname scandalA firestorm over a local teacher using a student’s preferred name ended with the teacher’s contract not renewed, and now Brevard Public Schools is reviewing its policies to ensure it doesn’t run afoul of state law.
‘Swatting’ calls made to multiple Central Florida schools
Read full article: ‘Swatting’ calls made to multiple Central Florida schoolsAccording to a Brevard Public Schools spokesperson, police lifted the shelter-in-place at all schools and determined the call was part of statewide “swatting calls” to schools.
‘Didn’t do anything violent:’ Protests grow for Florida teacher who lost job after using student’s ‘preferred’ name
Read full article: ‘Didn’t do anything violent:’ Protests grow for Florida teacher who lost job after using student’s ‘preferred’ nameThe school district said the Satellite High AP teacher called a student by another name without a written permission slip from the student’s parents, as required now by Florida law.
Brevard teacher placed on leave at new job after bodycam video showed her at teen house party
Read full article: Brevard teacher placed on leave at new job after bodycam video showed her at teen house partyA Brevard County teacher who had been arrested in connection with a teen house party was placed on administrative leave at her new job after body camera video showing the night of the party was releas
Florida teacher loses job for calling student by ‘preferred’ name
Read full article: Florida teacher loses job for calling student by ‘preferred’ nameThousands are signing a petition to try to help a teacher get her job back at Satellite High School. Brevard Public Schools said it isn’t renewing Melissa Calhoun’s contract for next year because she called a student by the name they wanted to be called by, not their legal name.
Brevard Public Schools to return expelled students at alternative learning centers to regular classrooms
Read full article: Brevard Public Schools to return expelled students at alternative learning centers to regular classroomsIn a school district that cracked down hard on students misbehaving, two special schools for kids with some of the worst behavior will now be closing at the end of the year.
Cocoa Beach principal, teacher arrested at house party with over 100 juveniles, many who were drinking, police say
Read full article: Cocoa Beach principal, teacher arrested at house party with over 100 juveniles, many who were drinking, police sayCocoa Beach police arrest an elementary school principal and a teacher after 100 juveniles were spotted at a house party.
‘Slave masters, Hitler, Brevard Public Schools?’ Book ban opponents call out school board
Read full article: ‘Slave masters, Hitler, Brevard Public Schools?’ Book ban opponents call out school boardA Brevard County school board meeting gets a little heated between board members and those who spoke out against the district's removal of books from libraries.
‘A phenomenal day:’ Brevard County opens first middle school in Viera
Read full article: ‘A phenomenal day:’ Brevard County opens first middle school in VieraOne of Central Florida’s fastest-growing communities finally has its first middle school. Brevard Public Schools cut the ribbon Tuesday on the new Viera Middle School which broke ground last year.
Here’s a round-up of free and reduced meals being offered at Central Florida school districts
Read full article: Here’s a round-up of free and reduced meals being offered at Central Florida school districtsHundreds of thousands of Central Florida students will be able to get free meals for the 2024-2025 school year.
New Teacher Academy gives 1st time educators in Brevard County boot camp for upcoming school year
Read full article: New Teacher Academy gives 1st time educators in Brevard County boot camp for upcoming school yearBrevard Public Schools is getting ready for the school year by welcoming in hundreds to its New Teacher Academy.
This Florida college is courting custodians, lunch workers, others to become teachers. Here’s the plan
Read full article: This Florida college is courting custodians, lunch workers, others to become teachers. Here’s the planLocal school districts are finding new ways to fill spots during a major teacher shortage. Volusia, Brevard, and Flagler counties are now working with Daytona State College to get district employees who want to teach their bachelor's degrees.
Power outage cancels classes at Johnson Middle School in Melbourne. When will it reopen?
Read full article: Power outage cancels classes at Johnson Middle School in Melbourne. When will it reopen?A power outage impacted the air conditioning system at Johnson Middle School in Melbourne, prompting classes to be canceled, according to the school district.
Orange County Public Schools considers change after death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto
Read full article: Orange County Public Schools considers change after death of 13-year-old Madeline SotoOfficials with Orange County Public Schools confirmed that they are considering changes in their student absence notification system after the death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto.
Brevard elementary school could test a nearly all-year calendar. How it would work
Read full article: Brevard elementary school could test a nearly all-year calendar. How it would workThe Brevard County school board has a rough draft of a calendar that will help it decide if members want to hold classes at an elementary school in Port St. John for almost the entire year.
Mother of Viera High hazing incident victim files to run for Brevard School Board
Read full article: Mother of Viera High hazing incident victim files to run for Brevard School BoardThe mother of the victim of a hazing incident at Viera High School has filed paperwork to run against Brevard Public Schools board member Matt Susin in November's election.
Brevard Public Schools to look at new safety recommendations
Read full article: Brevard Public Schools to look at new safety recommendationsIn a district where addressing student discipline has been a top priority for its school board, Brevard Public Schools is now taking a look at some new school safety recommendations.
Viera High School football team allowed to return to competition amid hazing investigation
Read full article: Viera High School football team allowed to return to competition amid hazing investigationViera High School varsity and junior varsity football teams are cleared to return to competition this week, according to Brevard County Schools.
Viera High School football team resumes practice amid hazing scandal
Read full article: Viera High School football team resumes practice amid hazing scandalFootball practice was allowed to resume at Viera High School as an investigation into a widely publicized hazing incident is ongoing, but Friday night’s game has ben canceled.
‘Left behind:’ Maintenance workers call for raise after Brevard schools hikes bus driver pay
Read full article: ‘Left behind:’ Maintenance workers call for raise after Brevard schools hikes bus driver payA raise for bus drivers in Brevard County has some other school district employees feeling left out.
New Brevard County superintendent addresses filling vacancies, improving school district
Read full article: New Brevard County superintendent addresses filling vacancies, improving school districtIn his first weeks as Brevard County's superintendent, Dr. Mark Rendell, who was most recently the principal of Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School, is addressing another summer the district is challenged to fill vacancies.
‘Curb that behavior:’ Brevard school board considers new rules involving ‘furry dress attire’
Read full article: ‘Curb that behavior:’ Brevard school board considers new rules involving ‘furry dress attire’During the Brevard Public Schools’ school board meeting on Tuesday, members brought up concerns about “furry dress attire” that had been reported in district schools.
Brevard school board meets for 1st time since interim superintendent put on leave
Read full article: Brevard school board meets for 1st time since interim superintendent put on leaveThe Brevard County School Board met on Thursday for the first time after an unexpected ousting of the district’s interim superintendent.
Brevard school board member reveals accusations against interim superintendent on leave
Read full article: Brevard school board member reveals accusations against interim superintendent on leaveA Brevard County school board member is revealing more about what was behind a unanimous vote to place the district’s interim superintendent on administrative leave.
Moms for Liberty appeals judge’s decision in Brevard free speech case
Read full article: Moms for Liberty appeals judge’s decision in Brevard free speech caseAttorneys representing the group Moms for Liberty officially appealed a federal judge’s ruling, in which he sided with Brevard Public Schools in a case concerning free speech.
Audit finds 24% of Brevard Public Schools staff completed state-required mental health training
Read full article: Audit finds 24% of Brevard Public Schools staff completed state-required mental health trainingAs a new Brevard County school board focuses on student discipline, the state released a report on student mental health awareness and training.
Federal judge rules against Moms for Liberty in Brevard free speech lawsuit
Read full article: Federal judge rules against Moms for Liberty in Brevard free speech lawsuitA federal judge has ruled that Brevard Public Schools’ public participation policy did not violate free speech rights in a lawsuit filed by the conservative group Moms For Liberty.
Brevard schools to crack down on cellphones in classrooms, violence to staff
Read full article: Brevard schools to crack down on cellphones in classrooms, violence to staffBrevard County school leaders are promising a new crackdown on cell phones in the classroom as the district continues to work on a new disciplinary policy.
Brevard Public Schools outlines agreement for superintendent’s resignation
Read full article: Brevard Public Schools outlines agreement for superintendent’s resignationIf a separation agreement now in writing is approved, Dr. Mark Mullins would resign as Brevard Public Schools’ superintendent on News Year’s Eve.
Brevard Public Schools leaders hold conference to discuss student behavior
Read full article: Brevard Public Schools leaders hold conference to discuss student behaviorBrevard Public School leaders held a conference with parents Thursday evening to discuss topics like behavior trends in schools and best practices for dealing with students.
Brevard schools chairman, sheriff promise discipline crackdown with new policy
Read full article: Brevard schools chairman, sheriff promise discipline crackdown with new policyDays after the Brevard County School Board ousted the superintendent, plans are underway for a new school disciplinary policy in Brevard Public Schools.
Here’s when Central Florida schools will reopen after Hurricane Ian
Read full article: Here’s when Central Florida schools will reopen after Hurricane IanAfter Hurricane Ian moved through the area, Central Florida schools announced how they are handling the storm’s aftermath and when they will be reopening.
Brevard County has 143 teaching vacancies days before start of school year, district says
Read full article: Brevard County has 143 teaching vacancies days before start of school year, district saysBrevard Public Schools said the district has 143 classroom teaching openings just two days away from the start of the 2022-23 school year.
Elections could shift ideology of Brevard County school board
Read full article: Elections could shift ideology of Brevard County school boardOne of the most tense Brevard County school board meetings in recent years, parents and family members demonstrated against the district’s transgender guidelines, which in 2021 read that all students were allowed to dress, access bathrooms and locker rooms and play sports consistent with their gender identity.
Brevard Public Schools raising teacher salaries in tentative agreement
Read full article: Brevard Public Schools raising teacher salaries in tentative agreementBrevard Public Schools reached a tentative agreement with the Brevard Federation of Teachers union Friday for a new contract that will raise salaries for district teachers, school officials said.
Federal judge rules Brevard School Board speaker policies don’t violate First Amendment
Read full article: Federal judge rules Brevard School Board speaker policies don’t violate First AmendmentAn Orlando judge dismissed a lawsuit by the Brevard chapter of Moms for Liberty and four Brevard parents who said the School Board and Brevard Public Schools discriminated against conservative parents who criticized the board with its public speaker policy, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.
Brevard teachers union rejects district offer for 4% raise, officials report
Read full article: Brevard teachers union rejects district offer for 4% raise, officials reportBrevard Public Schools offered a 4% raise for both teachers and recruitment/retention pay in the district’s priority schools, though union leaders rejected the offer, according to district officials.
Could consolidating schools help Brevard Public Schools’ budget challenges?
Read full article: Could consolidating schools help Brevard Public Schools’ budget challenges?School Board Chair Misty Belford and member Katye Campbell brought up the possibility during a candidate debate last week when asked how to tackle BPS’ budget challenges.
Rise in homeschooling threatens Brevard Public School funds, possibly education quality
Read full article: Rise in homeschooling threatens Brevard Public School funds, possibly education qualityVanessa Ziade is trying to raise compassionate children. But she was concerned that her goal was being undermined as she watched vitriolic battles over mask mandates play out at school board meeting after school board meeting.
Brevard teacher arrested on charges of sending harmful material to a child
Read full article: Brevard teacher arrested on charges of sending harmful material to a childA Brevard County middle school teacher was arrested on charges of sending harmful material to a child, according to the sheriff’s office.
Brevard schools join pilot program to deter illegal bus passing with AI cameras
Read full article: Brevard schools join pilot program to deter illegal bus passing with AI camerasSafety technology company BusPatrol will partner with Brevard Public Schools for a pilot program meant to improve the effectiveness of cameras designed to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses, the district announced.
Brevard school board discusses staff shortages, seminar accuse of teaching CRT
Read full article: Brevard school board discusses staff shortages, seminar accuse of teaching CRTAt Tuesday's School Board meeting, members passed new boundaries for some district schools, while some parents criticized an upcoming staff training as "extreme leftist" and a bus driver plead for higher wages to offset a driver shortage crisis.
COVID-19 cases in Brevard schools surge near record levels
Read full article: COVID-19 cases in Brevard schools surge near record levelsAs documented COVID-19 cases in Brevard Public Schools near the heights of fall’s surge, the district is working with local health organizations to secure more testing kits for students and staff.
Brevard Public Schools encourages mask wearing amid omicron spread
Read full article: Brevard Public Schools encourages mask wearing amid omicron spreadBrevard Public Schools is taking a largely voluntary approach as schools prepare to reopen Thursday amid a rising number of COVID-19 cases countywide likely due to the highly contagious omicron variant.
Nationwide school threat hoax prompts Brevard Public Schools to issue statement
Read full article: Nationwide school threat hoax prompts Brevard Public Schools to issue statementA school threat hoax circulating on social media across the nation prompted Brevard Public Schools to issue a statement to concerned parents Thursday, according to a BPS spokesman.
Brevard Public Schools offering bonuses to holiday substitute teachers
Read full article: Brevard Public Schools offering bonuses to holiday substitute teachersFaced by a national labor shortage, Brevard Public Schools is offering additional pay to substitute teachers who agree to work certain days around the district’s winter break.
Thanksgiving break starts early for Brevard County students
Read full article: Thanksgiving break starts early for Brevard County studentsThanksgiving break is starting early this year for tens of thousands of students.With early dismissal Friday, Brevard Public Schools students are off for the next ten days.
Florida education commissioner thanks Brevard Public Schools for allowing mask opt-out
Read full article: Florida education commissioner thanks Brevard Public Schools for allowing mask opt-outAlmost two weeks after Brevard Public Schools allowed parents to opt out of masks for their students, Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran thanked the school district for the change in policy.
Brevard Public Schools launches ‘Thrive by Five’ initiative to provide books to babies
Read full article: Brevard Public Schools launches ‘Thrive by Five’ initiative to provide books to babiesBrevard Public Schools is partnering with local hospitals to provide all babies born in the county their first picture books as part of an initiative to increase early childhood learning.
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Brevard County schools report fewer new COVID-19 cases, quarantines
Read full article: Brevard County schools report fewer new COVID-19 cases, quarantinesBrevard Public Schools reported fewer cases than it did earlier this fall in its twice-weekly COVID-19 update, with 213 reported infections of staff and students, and 616 quarantines from Friday to Tuesday.
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Billions in COVID relief money intended for Florida schools sitting in Tallahassee
Read full article: Billions in COVID relief money intended for Florida schools sitting in TallahasseeThe State of Florida currently has billions of dollars earmarked to help local school districts through the pandemic that has not been dispersed, according to records obtained by News 6.
Despite threats to board member salaries, Brevard Public Schools stick to mask mandate
Read full article: Despite threats to board member salaries, Brevard Public Schools stick to mask mandateEducation Commissioner Richard Corcoran demanded that Brevard Public Schools withdraw its classroom facemask mandate by Wednesday morning or the Florida Department of Education would withhold School Board member salaries.
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State investigates Brevard Public Schools over COVID-19 mask mandate
Read full article: State investigates Brevard Public Schools over COVID-19 mask mandateIn a letter to Brevard Public Schools, the state education commissioner announced the school district is under investigation for its COVID-19 mask mandate, which does not currently allow students to opt out with a parent note.
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Brevard Public Schools relaxes quarantines for masked students following mandate
Read full article: Brevard Public Schools relaxes quarantines for masked students following mandateFollowing the implementation of a mask mandate, Brevard Public Schools have loosened their COVID-19 quarantine requirements for masked students in several common situations.
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Gov. DeSantis warns Brevard Public Schools could face fines for mask mandate
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis warns Brevard Public Schools could face fines for mask mandateDeSantis warned Brevard Public Schools could become another Florida district facing financial punishment for mandating face coverings.
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COVID-19 quarantines threaten Brevard high school football schedule
Read full article: COVID-19 quarantines threaten Brevard high school football scheduleBayside High School is set to host its first football game of the season Thursday night, while two other Brevard County public schools are cancelling preseason games due to COVID-19 quarantines.
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