Gainesville Times

Said, “We’re always trying to look for ways to give benefits and higher pay for the teachers and all staff members… It helps when there’s an election year for us to see the governor is giving a boost to the teachers.”

- Said, “We’re always trying to look for ways to give benefits and higher pay for the teachers and all staff members… It helps when there’s an election year for us to see the governor is giving a boost to the teachers.”

Teacher Recruitment

Opposes Critical Race Theory; "There are certain things that just don’t belong in the classroom."

- Opposes Critical Race Theory; "There are certain things that just don’t belong in the classroom."

School Curriculum

As of July 5, 2022, Bill Thompson did not have a website or any information online.

College & Career Readiness

Bill Thompson

As of July 5, 2022, Pat Calmes did not have a website or any information online.

COVID

Pat Calmes

- The Board of Education runs the public school system. The Board of Education is entirely independent from the rest of the county government.
- Board of Education members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day.
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.