Posted on July 20th, 2015 by
Thomas Kennedy
Citrus Back to School
Elementary School Orientations – Thursday, August 6
(click here for times: http://www.calendarwiz.com/calendars/popup.php?op=view&id=90528779&crd=ccsd)
Middle School Orientations – Friday, August 7
LHS Orientation (Freshman & New Students) @Gym
Fri, Aug 7, 2015 from 8:00am – 11:00am
CHS Orientation (Freshman Only)
Fri, Aug 7, 2015 from 8:30am – 12:00pm
IMS / 6th grade WEB Orientation
Fri, Aug 7, 2015 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Monday, August 10 – FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
(for additional dates and times visit the District calendar: http://www.calendarwiz.com/calendars/calendar.php?crd=ccsd&op=cal&month=8&year=2015)
2015 – 2016 School Calendar
For additional list of links and information visit: http://www.citruseducation.com/BTS/bts.htm or Call the Back to School Information HOT LINE @ 352.637.2233.
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Posted on July 15th, 2015 by
Thomas Kennedy
This morning Inverness Middle School suffers a tragic fire
The fire was contained to one classroom. The fire is under investigation but at this time there does not appear to be any foul play involved. We are blessed no one was injured and that it took place during the summer. Thank you to the School Administration for reacting so promptly and helping to minimize the damage. Thank you to the school custodial and other staff for jumping right in and to the district construction department for all their support. Lastly we want to thank the Citrus County Fire and Emergency Services for all their efforts to protecting our staffs’ safety and the protection of our schools.
Photos compliments of Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/sheriffcitrus/posts/905078512881285
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Posted on June 25th, 2015 by
Thomas Kennedy
Chronicle Appropriately Gives Kudos to BOCC for Maintaining School Concurrency
Thank you Commissioners!
In Friday’s (June 26, 2015) Citrus County Chronicle the Editorial Board published an excellent commentary entitled, “With vote, board restored more than concurrency”. I encourage you to please CLICK HERE and read the commentary.
In the commentary they share that Commissioner Ron Kitchen said during this recent vote, “We shouldn’t have to talk to the school board… We should want to talk to the school board.”
The Editorial Board goes on to say correctly share, “Commissioners, thank you for listening to your constituents, staff and critics and working to salvage relations with the school district. The county is better off for your efforts.”
I want to thank the Chronicle for publicly giving gratitude to the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners and for keeping the public informed on these issues.
I most importantly want to again thank the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners for reflecting and showing their desire to want to work with the School Board. I look forward to continuing to work together for our great county and its students and families.
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Posted on June 23rd, 2015 by
Thomas Kennedy
Gov. Scott Vetoes MSS funding
Disappointed…
Today the Citrus County School Board was informed during our Special Meeting and Workshop that Florida Governor Scott signed the $78 billion budget into law, but not before vetoing $461 million out of the budget including the Citrus County Schools Marine Science Station’s $125,000 recurring funding.
I am disappointed that the Governor chose to veto the MSS, but this doesn’t change our continual commitment of the MSS to ensure its ongoing positive impacts for the students of Citrus County.
My hope is that we try next year and are more successful. Representative Jimmie T. Smith on Facebook today said, “I will commit here and now that I will do the hard work for next session to insure we once again fund this great educational tool.”
I want to again thank Senator Charles Dean; House Appropriations Committee and Joint Legislative Budget Commission, Chairman, Representative Richard Corcoran; along with Representative Jimmie T. Smith who worked to get the MSS funding included in the State budget. I also want to thank Gene McGee for his tireless efforts.
Citrus was not alone in having educational funds vetoed—the Tampa Bay Times reported that, “Scott rejected a $3 million statewide review of school technology needs, which the Senate requested, as well as $1.5 million for an expansion of Teach for America activities in Florida. He nixed $3.5 million for a language development and literacy intervention program, and $400,000 for a House-backed principal autonomy project.” (Follow this link to read more – http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/gradebook/local-education-projects-feel-gov-rick-scotts-budget-axe/2234721)
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Posted on June 23rd, 2015 by
Thomas Kennedy
BOCC unanimous in removing School Rep’s restrictions on PDC
Well done Commissioners!
Today the Citrus County Board of County Commission voted unanimously to remove the new restrictions on the School Board Representative who serves on the Planning and Development Commission (PDC).
I want to thank Chairman Adams, Commissioners Carnahan, Damato, Kitchen and Meek for this important vote. I especially must thank Commissioner Carnahan, who put this on his board agenda and made today’s motion and Commissioner Damato who seconded the motion.
This vote essentially reverses the BOCC’s vote on February 10, 2015 which at the time directed the Chairman of the PDC to “limit the participation of the school district representative to only sit and have involvement in those issues dealing with residential density”. The February 10, 2015 action was a dramatic change from the historic participation the School Board and its Representative enjoyed and the community I feel benefited from.
Today’s vote along with the BOCC’s recent vote on June 9, 2015 to maintain School Concurrency (read blog ‘BOCC Votes 5-0 to keep School Concurrency’) continues a positive and encouraging trend by the BOCC with the School Board.
Well done Commissioners!
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Posted on June 23rd, 2015 by
Thomas Kennedy
CHRONICLE OPINION: With expectations exceeded, private Renaissance school working for district
“Positive first-year results are good news for students and school system”
Thank you Citrus County Chronicle Editorial Board for this editorial; “We think the Citrus County School Board made a good move for both the school system and the students and their families when it contracted SRMI to operate the Renaissance Center.”
http://www.chronicleonline.com/content/expectations-exceeded-private-renaissance-school-working-district
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Elementary School Orientations – Thursday, August 6
