‘It’s nice the way it is:’ Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach families appeal to superintendent in school merger
Read full article: ‘It’s nice the way it is:’ Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach families appeal to superintendent in school mergerSuperintendent Dr. Mark Rendell is meeting with families at the two schools to learn more about how they feel about possibly closing Cape View Elementary and doubling the enrollment at Roosevelt Elementary, seven miles away in Cocoa Beach.
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.
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 speaks after reaching settlement
Read full article: Former Brevard teacher behind preferred name scandal speaks after reaching settlementThe former Brevard County teacher who lost her job over calling a student by their preferred name and was at the center of a statewide debate over parental rights is telling her side of the story for the first time.
Brevard school superintendent won’t rehire teacher behind preferred name fight - for now
Read full article: Brevard school superintendent won’t rehire teacher behind preferred name fight - for nowDr. Mark Rendell, the district superintendent, released a statement Tuesday saying the district will not rehire Melissa Calhoun, at least until she completes the one-year probation that was agreed to as part of Calhoun’s settlement with the state.
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.
‘Second chance:’ Brevard school board member calls for reinstating teacher losing job over student’s ‘preferred’ name
Read full article: ‘Second chance:’ Brevard school board member calls for reinstating teacher losing job over student’s ‘preferred’ nameA teacher not having her contract renewed over the use of student's "preferred" name has one member of the Brevard County school board calling for her to be able to keep her job.
Brevard schools superintendent responds to preferred name controversy, says teacher violated state law
Read full article: Brevard schools superintendent responds to preferred name controversy, says teacher violated state lawSupporters of a Brevard County teacher losing her job next year because she used a student’s preferred name without parental permission took their protests to the school board on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the district superintendent defended the decision in an exclusive interview with News 6’s Lisa Bell.
Central Florida school districts announce make-up days after Hurricane Milton cancellations
Read full article: Central Florida school districts announce make-up days after Hurricane Milton cancellationsClick through for a list of hurricane make-up days announced for Central Florida's public school districts.
Brevard school district, teachers union agree on pay raise
Read full article: Brevard school district, teachers union agree on pay raiseInstructional staff in Brevard County public schools returned to work with a pay raise following what the district calls a landmark agreement with its teachers union.
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.
Your Florida Daily: Police officer accused of stealing from Walmart, SpaceX set to launch 2 rockets
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Police officer accused of stealing from Walmart, SpaceX set to launch 2 rocketsDavid Griffin resigned immediately from the Haines City police department after his arrest.
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.
Brevard deputies now investigating football hazing incident at Viera High School
Read full article: Brevard deputies now investigating football hazing incident at Viera High SchoolThe Brevard County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday that it is conducting a criminal investigation into the hazing incident involving the Viera High School football team.
Viera High football coach relieved of duties, football activities suspended amid hazing investigation
Read full article: Viera High football coach relieved of duties, football activities suspended amid hazing investigationThe head coach of the Viera High School football team has been relieved of his duties, and all varsity and junior varsity team activities have been suspended amid a “hazing incident” investigation, Brevard County Superintendent Dr. Mark Rendell said in a statement on Sunday.
Viera High football coach relieved of duties, football activities suspended amid hazing investigation
Read full article: Viera High football coach relieved of duties, football activities suspended amid hazing investigationThe head coach of the Viera High School football team has been relieved of his duties, and all varsity and junior varsity team activities have been suspended amid a “hazing incident” investigation, Brevard County Superintendent Dr. Mark Rendell said in a statement on Sunday.
Short on bus drivers, Orange County district asks parents to drive kids to first day of school
Read full article: Short on bus drivers, Orange County district asks parents to drive kids to first day of schoolOrange County Public Schools placed a call to student families urging parents to drive their children to their first day of classes Thursday, if they could, in order lessen the local impact of a nationwide bus driver shortage.
‘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.
Brevard Public Schools narrows interim superintendent search to 3 candidates
Read full article: Brevard Public Schools narrows interim superintendent search to 3 candidatesDuring a Tuesday afternoon meeting, the Brevard County school board narrowed a list of 12 submissions to become the district's interim superintendent to Mark Rendell, James Larsen and Robert Shiller.
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/2LS2EIIUH5H3NLJXGJVPKHV6U4.jpg)
Cocoa Beach high school seniors cross bridge during graduation ceremony
Read full article: Cocoa Beach high school seniors cross bridge during graduation ceremonyCOCOA BEACH, Fla. Seniors with the Class of 2020 at Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School celebrated their graduation during a socially distant ceremony Saturday morning. Almost two months after the school year ended, the seniors finally got their moment to celebrate all of their accomplishments. The ceremony featured pre-recorded speeches from six valedictorians and in-person bridge crossings.The students reflected on the year. Valedictorian Declan Ridgeway called it an emotional roller coaster and said the COVID-19 pandemic robbed them of their senior memories. Valedictorian Christina Tomacari reflected on how like the pandemic, life after graduation will have its challenges.