Parents, retirees and board members press district over teacher raises and insurance as negotiations continue Public commenters pressed the Hernando County School Board to increase teacher pay and address rising insurance costs at the Oct. 21 meeting. Board members said state-level changes to the Florida Retirement System and ongoing negotiations limit what they can disclose; an executive session on negotiations was held.

Hernando County parents and teachers are demanding higher pay and clearer health insurance terms, as frustrations rise over stagnant salaries and soaring costs.

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Hernando County officials update on Winding Waters, Eastside school additions; mid‑2026 targets Hernando County School officials told municipal and county leaders that two phase‑1 capacity projects—a 30‑classroom addition at Winding Waters K‑8 and a 20‑classroom addition plus a hurricane‑rated cafeteria at Eastside Elementary—are under construction with substantial completion expected in mid‑2026. Officials described construction types, costs

Exciting news for Hernando County: two major school expansions are underway, promising to enhance educational facilities by mid-2026!

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Commissioners and school board discuss opening athletic facilities and pools to public; safety, liability and staffing raised Commissioners proposed joint‑use or public‑private models to expand community access to school tracks, fields and pools. School officials said fee schedules and liability insurance exist but cited modern security and staffing constraints as barriers to unrestricted public use of campuses.

County commissioners are proposing exciting new ways for the public to access school athletic fields and pools, but safety and staffing challenges remain a hot topic of discussion.

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County engineers, MPO outline sidewalks strategy for school zones; some projects in FDOT pipeline County engineer and the Hernando‑Citrus MPO described the county’s Local Agency Program (LAP) sidewalk program, progress since 1997 and a priority shift toward sidewalk projects within two miles of schools.

Hernando County is ramping up its sidewalk program to enhance safety for students, prioritizing projects within two miles of schools—find out how this affects your community!

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Parent says Hernando school denied 504, alleges bullying and staff inaction at JD Floyd A JD Floyd parent told the board her son was denied a 504 plan last year, alleges repeated bullying and that a teacher restrained him; district staff said they had received the parent's email in junk mail and are working to resolve the issue.

A mother reveals her 6-year-old son has been bullied and denied crucial 504 accommodations at school, leading to a heartbreaking plea for help.

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Hernando Schools Explore eSchool Options for Diverse Student Needs Hernando school officials consider eSchool as a flexible educational alternative for students.

Hernando School District is exploring innovative eSchool programs to provide tailored educational experiences for students, but will they secure the funding needed to make it happen?

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Hernando County School Board Approves Emergency Shelter Mutual Aid Agreement Hernando County and School Board tentatively approve emergency shelter mutual aid agreement.

Hernando School District is taking bold steps to enhance student academic awareness and community safety with a new mutual aid agreement for emergency shelters!

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Hernando County Schools expand space career programs with Space Florida collaboration Hernando County Schools enhance student opportunities through partnerships in space-related education initiatives.

Hernando County Schools are launching groundbreaking space education initiatives that connect students with exciting career opportunities in the aerospace industry!

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School District discusses student athletes' rights to profit from name and likeness School district reviews name, image, and likeness fee collection for student athletes’ endorsements.

The Hernando School District is taking a bold step into the future of high school sports by allowing athletes to profit from their own name and likeness—will this change the game for student-athletes?

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Hernando County School Board approves $18M construction agreement for Winding Waters expansion School board votes 4 to 1 to fund classroom addition at Winding Waters K-8.

Hernando School District is set to transform its educational landscape with a groundbreaking $18M investment for new classrooms, sparking excitement among community members!

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Community leaders propose enhanced lighting for local bus stops Officials seek partnership to install lights at unlit bus stops for safety improvements

Hernando School District is taking a bold step to boost student safety by proposing new lighting at unlit bus stops, ensuring no child waits in the dark.

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School Board Rejects Airbnb Use for Student Trips Citing Safety Concerns School board prioritizes student safety, banning Airbnb use for field trips until further review.

The Hernando School Board has officially banned Airbnb for student trips, prioritizing safety over cost—what's next for field trip policies?

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School officials consider introducing therapy dogs to enhance student well-being Schools consider introducing therapy dogs to enhance student well-being, following positive examples from others.

Excitement brews in Hernando as school officials explore the game-changing idea of introducing therapy dogs to boost student well-being!

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