Leon County Schools

For the first time in her time on the Leon County School Board, Alva Swafford Smith won't face a real opponent in November. Smith, the District 1 incumbent, qualified in June with only a write-in challenger, all but assuring her a new term she says will be her last.

In the race for the Leon County School Board District 5 seat, voters can choose between Marcus Nicolas, the incumbent, and James Reilly Jr., the challenger, each of whom has his own approach to problem-solving. The race comes at a crucial time for Leon County Schools, as the district faces declining student enrollment and rising operational expenses.

The initiative includes free vehicle decals. The goal is to help create safer interactions between law enforcement officers and those with autism spectrum disorder.

Incumbent Marcus Nicolas will face off against opponent James Reilly Jr in the race for the Leon County School Board’s District 5 seat.

When a school district the size of Leon County’s cuts $7.8 million from its budget, the ripple effects will inevitably be felt by students and staff.

A special partnership is making the book fairs possible.

One plan from the superintendent would cut spending by $6.7 million. If the state legislature drastically reduces its contribution, those cuts could rise to more than $13 million.

Board members will continue the conversation during a January 26th retreat.

The Leon County school district has asked the high court not to take up an appeal by parents who say their rights were violated over their child’s gender expression.

A coalition of partners with the school district is using multiple tools to dissuade youngsters from bringing weapons to class.