Stephanie Bowyer, who has two children in Highlands County public schools, has a suggestion for the school board: Don't do any budget cuts. ...more

March 8, 2009

Due to a drop in student enrollment and expected cuts in funding, Superintendent Wally Cox recommended cutting 45.5 full-time instructional and administrative positions in the 2009-10 budget including 43 (5 percent) school-level teaching positions. ...more

February 26, 2009

Despite opposition from parents about too many early release days, the School Board of Highlands County approved a 2009-10 calendar that doubles the number of days students will get out of school early. ...more

February 12, 2009

If it seems like there are a lot of early release days, wait until next school year when your child may get out of school early on twice as many days. ...more

January 20, 2009

Facing a budget crunch, the Highlands County School District is considering a seven-period schedule for secondary schools that would increase teacher workload and eliminate 29 teaching positions. ...more

December 23, 2008