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Dr. Leslie Ricciardelli will be the next Superintendent of Schools in Collier County. She was selected by a vote of 3-2 at a special School Board Meeting on May 3.
Dr. Leslie Ricciardelli to be Next Superintendent of Schools in Collier County Read More »
Commissioners to consider moratorium on some Growth Management Plan amendments. School Board rejects invocations. CCPS remains an “A” district. Naples Planning Board approves NCH Heart Institute.
County & Local News Update October — December 2023 Read More »
The Collier County school board is comprised of five elected members who serve staggered terms of office of four years.
The Collier County School Board: A Primer Post Read More »
Ricciardelli shares her vision; CCPS opens Aubrey Rogers High School; state test results; objections to books in media centers; tentative budget and tax rates.
Collier County School Board Update — July 2023 Read More »
Oakes’ request for injunction denied, Ricciardelli contract signed, School Guardian job description adopted, and more news from recent Board meetings
Collier County School Board Update – Part 2 Read More »
The latest on the hiring of Leslie Ricciardelli as Superintendent, Alfie Oakes’ lawsuit, and this week’s upcoming School Board meetings
Collier County School Board Update – Part 1 Read More »
When it’s not election season, I usually write about what our elected officials have been doing, to help myself and my readers be more informed voters when the time comes. Today’s post is different.
Hate, Fear, and Religion at the May 3 School Board Meeting Read More »
The rationale for school board members’ votes and a look at their decisions in the context of the broader political and cultural changes in the county since in 2011.
Collier Schools Superintendent Vote: A Deeper Look Read More »
The Collier School Board held final interviews with candidates Ricciardelli and Van Zant, Jr., and voted to hold a special meeting to choose the next superintendent on May 3, at 5pm.
Collier School Superintendent Finalist Interviews Read More »
Ricciardelli and Van Zant interviews and Google searches reveal significant differences between the finalists in the Collier County Superintendent search.
Collier School Board Selects Superintendent Search Finalists Read More »