Education

Alachua County schools tighten transfer rules for non-renewed teachers

Alachua County Public Schools has updated its guidelines so that teachers facing non-renewal due to certification or performance problems can no longer simply transfer to another school within the district. Thirty-eight teachers are affected this school year, and the district’s Human Resources Department will evaluate each case individually, potentially directing some educators to work outside the district for at least a year before returning. School Board member Leanetta McNealy noted that performance struggles can involve areas such as subject-matter knowledge and classroom management.

Sources: WCJB TV20