Education

School board majority backs rezoning plan that would keep Irby Elementary open

Three of five Alachua County School Board members signaled support at a Wednesday workshop for a teacher-proposed rezoning plan that would preserve Irby Elementary by placing students in grades four and below there, while Mebane Middle would serve grades five through eight. The arrangement would result in the closure of Alachua Elementary. Board members reviewed four plans but directed staff to develop and return data on a fifth option before any formal vote is taken.

Sources: WCJB TV20 · Mainstreet Daily News