PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE PRESIDENT Ava Parker has been named president of Palm Beach State College by the college’s trustees and will start her tenure on July 1st. Parker currently serves as executive vice president and COO of Florida Polytechnic University. Parker served for more than a decade on the Board of Governors before moving Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
BILLS THAT FAILED The following is a sampling of bills which failed this legislative session, largely because of the impasse between the Senate and House. Expect to see many of these issues return next year. ALIMONY REFORM The House passed their bill on a 93-22 vote, but the Senate never took up the final measure. Read more about Bills that Failed[…]
THRASHER NAMED FSU PRESIDENT After a contentious seven month search, Senator John Thrasher (R-St. Augustine) was selected as the next president of Florida State University on an 11-2 vote of the Board of Trustees. Thrasher was one of four finalists interviewed by the Board and the only finalist without an academic background. He did not enjoy Read more about Items of Interest[…]
FCAT REPLACEMENT The Department of Education is rolling out a new assessment test this year called Florida’s Standards Assessment to replace the FCAT. Sample exams have been available for the past month for public review and comments. While daily visits to the website hit over 1,000, fewer than 30 have actually made comments. Thousands gave feedback Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
Florida’s tax-free holiday for school supplies starts this Friday, August 1st and will run through Sunday, August 3rd. Items include clothing and shoes up to $100, personal computers for the first $750 of sales price, and school supplies. Click here to see a complete listing of tax-free items.