Hillsborough County School Board

Because both referendums address public schools, voters may feel like they have to choose between the two taxes.

A circuit judge has ruled twice in favor of the school board, but county leaders are still pursuing an appeal to take the tax referendum off of November's ballot. The court indicated it will have a final ruling by Aug. 19.

The rules come after multiple discussions on how to balance restrictions with student freedom. The district policy does allow for some exceptions.

He had served on an interim basis following the resignation of Addison Davis.

Equality Florida is empowering parents, students, and community members in a new program called "Fall into Action." It gives people the tools to voice support for LGBTQ+ students at local school board meetings.

The Hillsborough County School Board voted 4-3 to approve new school boundaries. The plan will take effect in the 2024-25 school year.

In a unanimous vote, the Hillsborough County School Board appointed Van Ayres as interim superintendent following Addison Davis' resignation. He will start July 15.

After hours of public comment, board members voted Tuesday to close Just Elementary. A second vote will be held on May 9.

Hillsborough School Board members voted 4-3 Tuesday at a special meeting to ban "This Book is Gay" by Juno Dawson from all middle schools in the county.

Board members voted unanimously against making a decision on the boundary changes at Tuesday's meeting. They will hold another workshop on March 9.

Hillsborough County School Board members heard a fourth proposal that was touted late last week by Superintendent Addison Davis.

The Hillsborough County School District will gauge the community's reaction to its racial equity policy in the coming weeks after the state Department of Education said the district is out of compliance with the new "Stop WOKE" law.