Immunizations required before school starts

The Citrus County School Board reminds parents of middle school students entering the seventh grade for the 2015-2016 school year that state law requires a tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis (TDAP) immunization before school starts on Aug. 10.

Parents with proof that their child has had the TDAP vaccination should bring it to their child’s school. The school will enter the date on your child’s immunization record.

For questions, call Student Health Specialist Pamela L. Carnevale at 352-527-0090. The Citrus County Health Department offices in Inverness and Lecanto accept walk-ins for immunizations from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information or directions, call the CCHD at 352-527-0068.

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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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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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