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Flagler County School Board

Report on Active-Shooter Exercise at FPC Points to Serious Flaws in Command, Communications and Cooperation

August 11, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

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The unvarnished after-action report paints a troubling picture of sheriff’s and fire rescue operations that worked poorly as a coordinated, cooperative and unified response, though they worked well in their individual parts.

News 13’s Jason Wheeler Becomes Face of Flagler Schools in District’s Push For Broader Community Appeal

July 29, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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Wheeler’s appointment is part of a reorganization reflective of Superintendent Oliva’s intention to broaden the marketing of the district’s programs to the community in hopes of further engaging the community at large.

Palm Coast Council Member Bill McGuire Wants End to City Funding of School Deputy

July 28, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

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Palm Coast pays for one of the six school deputies on Flagler’s 11 campuses. McGuire wants the school district to pick up that cost, but he drew little support from fellow-council members.

Board Reverts Back to Old Rule: Middle and High School Students Must Wear ID at All Times After All

July 21, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

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After the School Board agreed in June to ease the policy and let students only produce IDs on request, it decided this evening to go back to the original policy: all IDs must be worn at all times, or else the student will be subject to a visit to the dean’s office.

Flagler School Taxes Going Up About 4%, Heralding Season of Steeper Government Levies

July 7, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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The typical Palm Coast house valued at $150,000 will pay roughly $50 more in school taxes for the year even as the tax rate goes down slightly.

Say Goodbye: Old ITT Landmark and School Board Clunker to Be Demolished By Year’s End

July 2, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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The Flagler School Board got no bids on its 54,000-square foot building in pring, which it’ll pay $200,000 to demolish, after paying off a $770,000 debt on it.

School Board Hears Good and Bad of New Budget and Agrees to 3-Month Patch for Disabilities Program

June 30, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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The $2.5 percent state-funded budget increase falls short of restoring the money lost last year. The board agreed to a $120,000 band aid for the adults with disabilities program run by FTI, which lost its state funding this month.

Phoenix Will Close as All But Handful of Students Sign Up for Wadsworth’s New STEM Academy

June 25, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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An open house to introduce Phoenix Parents to Wadsworth’s new STEM Academy, and sell them on enrolling their children, was hugely successful Wednesday evening, sealing the fate of Phoenix for good.

$780 Million More for Education in Florida, But a $500 Million Property Tax Increase

June 22, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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The special session’s much-touted tax cut of $427 million is wiped out by a nearly $500 million tax increase to pay for education funding increases.

The End of Phoenix: Divided School Board Votes to Replace It With STEM Academy at Wadsworth

June 17, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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A contentious vote reflecting the board’s unhappiness with lack of transparency nevertheless led to the creation of a new STEM academy at Wadsworth, closing the long-embattled Phoenix Academy next fall.

School Board Seals Agreement Reforming Disciplining of Black Students, Ending Civil Rights Complaint

June 16, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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The Flagler County School Board this evening voted 5-0 to ratify an agreement with the Southern Poverty Law Center that seeks to eliminate racial disparities in school discipline, resolving a federal civil rights complaint the center filed three years ago.

Some Advances But More Retreats in School District’s Rankings in Science, History and Civics

June 16, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

In grade 5 science, the district’s ranking fell from 28 to 36 in the state, while 8th graders improved their science ranking significantly, from 28 to 15. High school history rankings slipped to 19th, from 8th last year.

Flagler’s Future Problem Solvers Claim 2 First-Place Trophies and 5 Overall at International Competition

June 14, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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Flagler County’s public school students have shined again, as they’ve made a habit of doing so at such competitions year after year, led by FPC’s Daniel Thomas and Rymfire Elementary’s group.

16 Matanzas High Seniors Still Awaiting Diplomas Because of Company’s Late Exam Scores

June 9, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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Pearson, the company scoring the Biology and US History end-of-course exams, has had a poor history of turning in its own work over the many years it’s administered standardized tests in Florida.

When LOL Means Loss of Life: Flagler Students Rap Texting-and-Driving In Video

June 5, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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A coalition of local agencies initiated by Chiumento Selis Dwyer led to a student video project at Matanzas High School and a 150-second public service announcement video warning of the dangers of texting and driving, which premiered Wednesday.

Flagler Schools Will Settle Civil Rights Lawsuit And Appoint Disciplinary Oversight Council

June 3, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 31 Comments

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The lawsuit by the Southern Poverty Law Center had targeted Flagler schools’ disproportionate punishment of black students. The disciplinary oversight coalition will meet quarterly and publicly, reviewing disciplinary data and making recommendations to the superintendent.

In a Victory for Students, Divided School Board Relaxes High School Dress Code Substantially

May 19, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 26 Comments

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Starting in fall, students in high school can wear school t-shirts, club shirts or team jerseys, as well as plaid and striped collared shirts. The policy does not change existing rules for middle and elementary school students. The board voted 3-2 to adopt the new policy.

We’ve Been Flocked! All Flamboyance For Future Problem Solvers’ Fundraiser

May 15, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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It was fabulous to wake up to a flock of pink flamingos on our lawn, part of a fund-raiser for Flagler County’s Future Problem Solvers, who head for international competition in Iowa in June.

At Rymfire Elementary, A Medical Lab Radiates School’s Health, Fitness and Science Flagship

May 13, 2015 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Rymfire Elemetary teamed up with Florida Hospital Flagler and the Education Foundation to develop a student-centered medical lab as part of the school’s health-centered flagship program, and showcased it to acclaim Tuesday evening.

Superintendent Oliva Scraps 28 End-Of-Course Exams in Lower Grades in 1st Step of Broad Testing Revamp

May 6, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 34 Comments

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The Flagler district is immediately scrapping 28 end-of-course exams in kindergarten through 3rd grade for science, social studies and special areas, with more eliminations likely for higher grades next year as the district implements a new, more flexible state law.

My Muñequita: Flagler Youth Orchestra Caps 10th Year With Smooth FPC Band Gig in Auditorium Concert

May 3, 2015 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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The Flagler Youth Orchestra’s 30th major concert in 10 years features a collaboration with the FPC band in a full symphonic rendition of Santana’s “Smooth,” among some 18 pieces to be performed Monday evening at the Flagler Auditorium.

Despite Pleading With State For Earlier Start Date, School Board Now Opts Against It

April 21, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

After lobbying the state to let it start school on Aug. 10 instead of Aug. 24, the Flagler school board on Tuesday stuck with the Aug. 24 date even though a new law would have allowed the district to move up the calendar.

Proposal Allowing Concealed Guns in Schools, Largely Opposed By Flagler Board, Dies

April 16, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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Bills that would lead to guns at schools have traditionally faced an uphill challenge in the Senate, which is more moderate on such issues than the House.

Draft Lease With YMCA at Belle Terre Racquet Club May Be Ready in May, But First, a Trial

April 10, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

The Flagler schoolo administration has made steady progress toward a lease agreement with the YMCA to take over the Belle Terre Swim and Racquet Club, but a negligence lawsuit hanging over the club since 2012 may be heading for trial at the end of May or in early June.

Rejoice, Students: There’ll Be Less Testing. But Not Much Less. House Approves Roll-Back.

April 9, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

The bill puts a hold on the use of student test data for school grades, teacher evaluations and student promotion to fourth grade until the new Florida Standards Assessments can be independently validated.

Guess Who’s Rethinking Guns In Schools: Colleen Conklin May Not Oppose Designating Concealed Carriers, But She’s In a Minority

April 9, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

Most Flagler County School Board members, the superintendent and the sheriff say school officers, not individuals carrying concealed weapons, can best address security needs in local schools. A bill making its way through the Legislature would allow school boards to designate employees or volunteers to carry concealed weapons.

Flagler Students From 6 Schools Collect 62 Awards at State Future Problem Solvers Competition

March 30, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Some 35 Flagler County students have been invited to the competition’s International Conference this summer in Ames, Iowa. A list of the winners is included.

Proposal Would Suspend 3rd Grade Test Required For Promotion to 4th Grade This Year

March 26, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

The proposal calls for suspending the language-arts test for 3rd graders until the state’s new Florida Standards Assessments are found to be valid by an independent examination.

School Board Honors Cheryl Tristam With Power of One Award For Youth Orchestra’s 10-Year Triumphs

March 19, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

Cheryl Tristam stressed the importance of making music education accessible to every child regardless of background or ability as she received an award bestowed periodically on community members who have had a broad impact on students.

School Choice Bill That Vastly Increases Parental Control–And Undermines Educators’–Advances

March 18, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

The measure gives parents the right to have their children attend any school in the state that hasn’t reached capacity and remove their child from one class to another under certain circumstances.

Favoring Flagler and Other Districts, Lawmakers May Move Up School Start Time to Aug. 10

March 13, 2015 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

In the shadow of the state’s recent standardized-testing problems and proposals to curb the amount of time students spend on exams, lawmakers are considering moving up the start date of the school year.

Education Committee Easily Approves Gun-Carrying By Select Florida School Employees

March 11, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

School superintendents could allow designated people to carry weapons on campus. Those people could be current or former law enforcement officers or current or former members of the military.

YMCA May Return to Flagler As School District Considers Leasing Belle Terre Swim and Racquet Club

March 3, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

Facing a deficit that will exceed $200,000, the school district’s Belle Terre Swim and Racquet Club may find its savior in the Volusia Flagler YMCA, which has been in discussions with the school administration over a potential lease arrangement of the health facility.

7 Flagler Schools Share $668,000 in Bonus Dollars for Improving or Keeping High Grades

March 3, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

The money rewards schools that either maintain A or B grades or improve significantly toward such grades. It is one of the reasons Florida’s high-stakes testing has been facing criticism, as student testing is directly tied to monetary consequences.

Correctly Anticipating State Problems, Flagler Delayed School Testing Until Thursday

March 3, 2015 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Rarely in the spotlight, Shawn Schmidli, the Flagler school district’s assessment director, anticipated that state-issued computer tests would have problems, and delayed Flagler’s testing until Thursday.

School District’s Broadest Uniform Policy Survey: Tepid Support and No Effect on Discipline or Grades

March 2, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

The survey of more than 2,000 students, parents and faculty was prompted by a student leader’s push to loosen the policy, which has had no effect on improving discipline or grades.

Flagler Youth Orchestra Performs Strings Around the World Concert at Auditorium Monday

February 27, 2015 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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The FYO presents an evening of music featuring compositions from five continents and a dozen cultures in the second of its 10th year anniversary performance featuring the entirety of its musician corps–five ensembles, upwards of 325 students.

FPC’s Dustin Sims Is One of Three Finalist For State Assistant Principal of the Year

February 23, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

The Assistant Principal of the Year receives a cash prize of $2,500 and a weekend resort stay at the Walt Disney World Resort and theme park admission also courtesy of Disney Youth Programs.

Fearful of Scaring Buyers or Undervaluing Property, School Board Haggles to $2.3 Million Price for Corporate Building

February 19, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

The Flagler school board now finds itself in the paradoxical position of attractively advertising the ex-ITT property for sale after it was essentially condemned as a school facility.

District Adopts School Calendar It Did Not Want, Starting Late and Shortening Thanksgiving Break

February 17, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

The Flagler School Board wanted to start school in early August to give students more time to prepare for exams, but state law forbids it, forcing a calendar of its own on local districts.

Buddy Taylor’s Tyler Irigoyen, 13, Gets Shining Award For Bravery on Day of Fatal Crash

February 12, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

Immediately after Elisa Marie Homen was fatally injured in a crash with a school bus last month,13-year-old Tyler Irigoyen went to work, ushering his 50-some schoolmates to safety and tending to the injured bus driver before first responders arrived.

For Black Students in Flagler Schools, Some Progress But “Systemic Bias” and Startling Disparities Persist

January 27, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 21 Comments

Amir Whitaker, a staff attorney with the Southern Poverty Law Center, presented a report card on the school district’s treatment of black students, acknowledging some progress but pointing out enduring racism, especially in suspensions.

Spirited Proposal to Relax Dress Code in Flagler Schools Meets More Resistance Than Reason From Board

January 21, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

Michael Manning, the student representative on the school board, is proposing to extend Friday’s more relaxed dress code to all days of the week, and he doesn’t fear challenging board members’ claims along the way.

Flagler Schools’ Classroom to Careers Symposium Showcases Business’ Growing Presence on Campuses

January 20, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

The first Flagler County education symposium featured the spread of flagship programs that merge private or non-profit businesses with classroom projects, from banking to journalism to medicine.

Facing $236,000 Deficit, School Board Rethinks Belle Terre Swim Club and Adult Education

January 15, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 24 Comments

Membership at the Belle Terre Swim and Racque Club is down almost by half in two years, maintenance is wanting, and patrons like the Palm Coast Synchro Belles are complaining of poor conditions, prompting the School Board to rethink how it can keep it and Community Education going.

Flagler School Board Makes Small Inroad for Some Employees’ Same-Sex Rights, But Other Agencies Dodge the Issue

November 10, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

The Flagler County School Board’s bereavement leave for same-sex couples formally acknowledges such unions, but only for support personnel, while teachers and employees of other government agencies still have no such rights.

Old Kings’ “Leader In Me” Program: Corporate Indoctrination Posing as Character Education

November 3, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

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Old Kings Elementary implemented FranklinCovey’s “Leader in Me” program with little oversight or proof of its effectiveness, through a $68,000 grant. Carmen Sanford, an Old Kings parent, sees too many similarities with Iron Curtain-era indoctrination.

Flagler County Education Foundation’s 4th Josh Crews Writing Project Fundraiser Oct. 25

October 11, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

This year’s theme for the event is “The Great Gatsby,” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The event will be held at Nature Scapes in Bunnell. Tickets for the event are $100 per person and include food, drinks and entertainment.

Flagler Students’ SAT Scores Fall to 10-Year Low; ACT Scores Modestly More Encouraging

October 9, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

The drop was especially pronounced at Flagler Palm Coast High School, where this year’s 259 seniors who took the test scored seven points lower than last year in both reading and writing, and 14 points lower in math. Over five years, FPC’s math score has tumbled 39 points, its reading score 27 points, its writing score 21 points.

In a First for Flagler Schools, Student-Staffed VyStar Bank Branch Opens at Matanzas, Heralding Era of Business Partnerships

September 22, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Flagler School Superintendent Jacob Oliva was the Matanzas High School VyStar branch's first customer today, opening a credit union account as student-employee Fred Beyder, a junior, walked him through the process. (© FlaglerLive)

The opening of a nearly full-service VyStar Credit Union branch at Matanzas is part of a class, and part of the school’s–and the district’s–flagship programs, intended to bridge school and careers with hands-on opportunities.

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