Whooping Cough Cases Surge in Mobile County Schools as Baldwin County Sets Tax Vote
Mobile County schools saw a sharp rise in pertussis cases this fall, while Baldwin County set a March referendum on a school construction tax.
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Mobile County schools saw a sharp rise in pertussis cases this fall, while Baldwin County set a March referendum on a school construction tax.
The Baldwin County school board voted unanimously to make Robbie Owen the district's permanent superintendent, ending months of interim leadership.
Baldwin County's school board is expected to name a permanent superintendent Thursday, with interim chief Robbie Owen seen as the frontrunner.
Interim superintendent Robbie Owen says Baldwin County has no plans to drop its Digital Renaissance device program despite rumors to the contrary.
Baldwin County schools unveiled a $350 million capital needs plan and will ask voters to approve an 8-mill tax hike in March.
Baldwin County school officials outlined a $350 million capital plan and possible tax referendum to keep up with fast-growing enrollment.
A roundup of Mobile and Baldwin county school news covers construction projects, a new digital literacy pilot and a donation from Airbus.
An emailed bomb threat against Foley High School staff triggered a police search and a rapid notification alert to parents before being cleared.
Bayside Academy in Daphne has launched a new mobile app for parents, students and teachers, becoming the first private school in the area to do so.
A campaign to build a new $9.5 million Catholic high school in Baldwin County has drawn 885 donors and $7.5 million in pledges toward its goal.