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‘It’s a challenging situation’ – Schools take action amid virus outbreak

In the midst of uncertainty after statewide school closings caused by the coronavirus outbreak, local officials are making sure students still learn from home and have access to teachers. "It's a challenging situation. We're working to make sure (teachers) are available to families. We will implement flexible times (for employees)," Schools Superintendent David Moore said during Wednesday's laptop distribution. "Everyone's working together. Folks are getting their laptops with happiness." School officials will also give out laptops to families on Thursday and after spring break. Moore said the district has more than 10,000 laptops - one for each family that doesn't have a computer. Spring break for students in the county is March 23 through March 27. Students will resume their ...

School board, teachers union come to agreement

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The Indian River County School Board approved the teachers’ union contract at the Tuesday, Sept. 19 meeting, with union head and board members remarking negotiations usually stall out and take months longer. Assistant Superintendent Bruce Green recently took over union negotiations after Assistant Superintendent William Fritz’ departure and board members and the union president attributed this year’s efficiency to him. Liz Cannon, president of the Indian River County Education Association or teachers’ union, said 97 percent of union members ratified the contract. This is the third year of a three-year contract. In 2015, the union agreed each teacher would get $900 more each year for three years and this is the last year for that increase. ...

School Board

Main Line: (772) 564-3200 Board Members: Karen Disney-Brombach - District 1: [email protected] Vacant - District 2:  Matthew McCain - District 3: [email protected] Carol Johnson - District 4: [email protected] Claudia Jiménez - District 5: [email protected]