The St. Johns County School Board in Florida has unanimously approved attendance zone changes for two new schools set to open next fall. The first school, known as “NN,” is a K-8 school in the Shearwater area, which will accommodate over 1,000 students from eight neighborhoods. The second school, “OO,” is located in the Beacon Lakes area and will serve nearly 1,200 students from six neighborhoods. The board also approved the location for another K-8 school, “RR,” in Nocatee, expected to open for the 2026-27 school year, along with “QQ” in SilverLeaf. The district plans to open five new K-8…
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School Bus Drivers, Other St. Johns County Support Staff to Receive Pay Increase
The St. Johns County School District has agreed to increase pay for school bus drivers, custodians, teacher aides, and other support staff. The collective bargaining agreement, approved by the school board, amounts to a $1.2 million compensation package. This means a minimum pay increase of $450 for staff with 13 years of experience or less, and about $500 more for those with 14 years of experience. Starting from the 2023-2024 school year, bus operators and mechanics will see an increase in their starting pay. The sign-on bonus for bus operators will remain the same. The contract also includes the creation…
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St. Johns County Parks & Recreation Secures Grant Funding for Veteran Programs
St. Johns County Parks & Recreation has been awarded a $54,785 grant to fund its Adaptive Sports Programs for veterans. More… Read Full story: Action News Jax
The St. Augustine Fishing Report
By Capt. Adam Morley Greetings anglers! Despite a fantastic start to Veterans Day weekend with beautiful weather, a nor’easter stirred up trouble on Sunday. Candy from Oldest City Bait and Tackle reported decent bluefish and whiting in the surf over the weekend, but activity slowed with the changing weather. Noah at Fishbites Trading Post shared exciting news about a red-hot Trout bite, with patient anglers reeling in some upper 20-inchers on spinner baits. Offshore, there’s been a sizzling wahoo bite 30 to 50 miles out, using live blue runners and goggle eyes. Barry from BS Surf Fishing Charters brings Pompano…
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