School Board

Illinois' assault weapons ban withstood a legal challenge, though future challenges are anticipated. Chicago's first fully-elected school board race is becoming highly competitive.

A school board in a town with many tree huggers and climate activists is cutting down trees on local campuses. Four board members face corruption accusations, and two, including the board president, are under recall efforts.

James City County is considering increasing the WJCC School Board by adding two members, which would result in a 7-2 majority.

Teachers in Michigan's Romeo Community Schools must choose from 32 approved motivational phrases for classroom posters or face a multi-step legal review process for alternative phrases. The policy, linked to a school board ban on political ideology displays, has drawn criticism for potentially targeting LGBTQ-related symbols, such as 'Hate has no home here,' which have sparked national disputes.

The Metro audit committee advanced a $800K performance audit of Metro Nashville Public Schools, despite the school board's expressed frustration.

A school for kids who need special care will remain open for the next school year due to a grant from the Department of Public Instruction. The school had faced a potential $500,000 budget shortfall from state funding changes, prompting consideration of relocating students to other schools.

Alberto Carvalho, the LAUSD superintendent, was threatened with termination by the school board over alleged undisclosed financial benefits before he resigned. The board cited the undisclosed benefits as grounds for possible dismissal.

St. Francis Public Schools faces a budget shortfall due to state funding cuts and stadium repair costs, prompting concerns over financial stability. School board member Jill Anderson refused to approve the budget, citing it falls below a 12% savings threshold, while Superintendent Karsten Anderson outlined plans to use savings and adjust staffing to address the deficit.

The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) school board approved a teacher contract without determining funding sources and passed a budget projecting a surplus contingent on $30 million in new cuts.

Williamson County Schools Superintendent Jason Golden will resign effective Aug. 7 to become Associate Director of Finance, Administration and Legal Services with Franklin Special District. He will not receive severance pay and expressed confidence in the district's future in his resignation message.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill was placed on paid leave by the school board pending an investigation into administrative and operational oversight. Hill stated she was unaware of the specific concerns prompting the review and expressed trust in the process while reaffirming her commitment to students. The board had previously extended her contract through the 2029 school year.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill welcomes a review initiated by the school board but has not been informed of the reason for the investigation.

Crystal Hill, superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools since 2023, has been placed on temporary paid leave while an investigation into administrative and operational oversight matters is underway. Deputy Superintendent Melissa Balknight will assume additional responsibilities during the investigation, which the board has limited from public discussion.

An 18-year-old Long Island teen won a seat on his hometown's school board, defeating older candidates by raising funds through tutoring. He emphasized his experience advocating for students on the board of education, despite some doubting his youth.

Incumbent school board president Phil Kim faced significant backlash over the S.F. teachers’ strike but won the election overwhelmingly. Some observers remain puzzled by his strong victory.

A Hong Kong school principal was dismissed after an incident during a student trip to Singapore, where he swore at security guards. He expressed shock and regret over his immediate termination and plans to seek legal advice regarding his employment rights.

A Nantucket activist distributed brownies containing laxatives to school board members as part of a protest. The action did not result in any positive outcomes for the activist, as indicated by the phrase 'No brownie points for her.'

A Hong Kong secondary school principal resigned after being suspended for swearing at security guards during a student trip to Singapore. The school's board must decide on accepting the resignation.

A mother of a special needs child was arrested and handcuffed during a Jersey City school board meeting. The mayor has criticized the arrest, which has drawn attention to parents' frustrations with perceived condescension from officials.

Tennessee school board member Keith Ervin, 59, was charged with assault in May after making an inappropriate comment calling a teenage girl 'hot' at a public school board meeting in April. The charge was filed under a Tennessee statute that prohibits intentionally or knowingly causing physical contact or offensive conduct toward another person.

Parents in an affluent town are protesting against the school board's LGBTQ+ plan, taking matters into their own hands. The plan has sparked controversy among parents, leading to a backlash against the school board. The incident highlights the ongoing debates surrounding LGBTQ+ issues in educational institutions.

A middle-aged male school board member is facing criminal charges for flirting with a teenage girl at a public meeting, where he made inappropriate comments. The incident has led to serious concerns about his behavior. He is being held accountable for his actions.

A female school board member resigned days after a suicidal schoolgirl died by suicide in a busy school lunch room, sparking shock and concern. The incident has drawn attention to the emotional and psychological challenges faced by students and school governance.

The Los Angeles Unified School District's board passed a resolution to limit students' classroom screen time for the upcoming school year, including daily and weekly limits based on grade level, prohibiting device use during passing periods, lunch, and recess, and blocking YouTube on district devices.

A school board meeting was disrupted when a female secretary accidentally made a vulgar comment about another woman on live microphone. The incident occurred during a public session, drawing immediate backlash and concern over professional conduct.

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) passed a resolution to limit screen times in classrooms, positioning the district as a national leader in research-based limits on student screen use and classroom technology tools.