School Board’s Rutherford Wants Policy on Political Ideologies
Jerry Rutherford wants a school board policy about ideologies “in the interest of protecting our students from being indoctrinated.”
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Collier County School Board Update — July 2023
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 – Part 2
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 1
The latest on the hiring of Leslie Ricciardelli as Superintendent, Alfie Oakes’ lawsuit, and this week’s upcoming School Board meetings
Hate, Fear, and Religion at the May 3 School Board Meeting
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.
Collier Schools Superintendent Vote: A Deeper Look
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.
Dr. Leslie Ricciardelli to be Next Superintendent of Schools in Collier County
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.
Collier School Superintendent Finalist Interviews
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 Board Selects Superintendent Search Finalists
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 Semi-Finalists
The Collier School Board selected four semi-finalists to interview for the Superintendent position that became open when Dr. Kamela Patton stepped down in December.