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Popeye and Tintin enter the public domain in 2025 along with novels from Faulkner and Hemingway
Read full article: Popeye and Tintin enter the public domain in 2025 along with novels from Faulkner and HemingwayPopeye the Sailor and the Belgian boy reporter Tintin lead the class of characters and works of art becoming public domain in 2025.
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.
‘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 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.
Brevard County School Board places interim superintendent on leave
Read full article: Brevard County School Board places interim superintendent on leaveThe Brevard County School Board voted unanimously during its Tuesday night meeting to place the district’s interim superintendent on administrative leave.
Brevard Public Schools continues student discipline discussion
Read full article: Brevard Public Schools continues student discipline discussionAs Brevard school board members continued debating the district's student discipline policies, Interim Superintendent Dr. Robert Schiller reported so far this year, there have been more than 200 major misuses of electronic devices resulting in 66 suspensions.
Brevard County School Board discusses more changes to student discipline policy
Read full article: Brevard County School Board discusses more changes to student discipline policyThe Brevard County School Board held a work session Tuesday to discuss further changes that should be addressed in the district’s disciplinary policy.
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.
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.
Mask mandates fueled growth of Moms for Liberty
Read full article: Mask mandates fueled growth of Moms for LibertyJessica Tillman, a Seminole County mother of four, developed some new interests during the COVID-19 pandemic: Fighting against school board mask mandates and organizing with like-minded parents.
Brevard school board member credits mask mandate with decreasing district quarantines
Read full article: Brevard school board member credits mask mandate with decreasing district quarantinesBrevard County school board member Jennifer Jenkins said the district's mask mandate and the change in contact tracing from six feet to three feet reduced quarantines by the thousands.
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.
Brevard school board to discuss face mask policy at emergency meeting
Read full article: Brevard school board to discuss face mask policy at emergency meetingThe Brevard County School Board will hold an emergency meeting Monday morning to discuss its face mask policy, a spokesman announced via email Saturday.
‘It’s a great victory:’ Orange County School Board Chair, teacher’s union praises ruling on masks
Read full article: ‘It’s a great victory:’ Orange County School Board Chair, teacher’s union praises ruling on masksOrange County Schools was the only school district in Central Florida to join 9 others, in enacting mask mandates despite the Governor's executive order banning school districts from doing so. However, after a Leon County judge ruled districts actually can enact masks mandates, Orange County School Board Chairwoman Teresa Jacobs felt relief.
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.
Brevard school board chair swings mask vote in favor of remaining optional
Read full article: Brevard school board chair swings mask vote in favor of remaining optionalAfter a six-hour meeting Tuesday night following the first day of school, the Brevard County school board is keeping masks optional for students and staff.
Protesters’ anti-LGBTQ sentiments met by messages of love outside Brevard School Board member’s home
Read full article: Protesters’ anti-LGBTQ sentiments met by messages of love outside Brevard School Board member’s homeJenkins invited people to come by and draw rainbows on her driveway and sidewalks where the homophobic protesters had gathered hours before.
Legislation aims to change LGBTQ+ guidelines in Brevard Public Schools
Read full article: Legislation aims to change LGBTQ+ guidelines in Brevard Public SchoolsVIERA, Fla. – Tuesday night’s Brevard County school board meeting drew supporters and opposition who often clashed vocally in the discussion about the district’s guidelines for gay and transgender students and staff. School board member Jennifer Jenkins said a group speaking out against the guidelines for LGBTQ+ displayed, “so much hate towards a group of children.”[TRENDING: Will coronavirus ever go away? AdThe guidelines allow students to use bathrooms and play sports that correspond with their gender identity. “LGBTQ students were brave enough to come here and stand up for their rights,” Jenkins said. AdJenkins reiterated what the district continues to say - the LGBTQ+ guidelines follow the latest laws now.
Meet the candidates: Heres whos running for school board seats in your district
Read full article: Meet the candidates: Heres whos running for school board seats in your districtFlagler County School Board District 5Maria Pinto BarbosaBarbosa is the current District 5 school board member for Flagler County. Lake County School Board District 2Dr. Kristi BurnsBurns, of Leesburg, is the current school board member for District 2. That plan involves need assessments for schools, transparency within the school board, working with teachers and improving the relationship between the school board and local law enforcement agencies. Orange County Board District 6Karen Castor DentelDentel is running for re-election hoping to build upon her accomplishments on the Orange County School Board. Volusia County School Board District 2Anita BurnetteBurnette is a Mainland High School graduate and UCF alumna and said she was asked by educators to run for school board.