Baldwin County Schools Push Families to Beat July 6 Online Registration Deadline
Baldwin County schools remind parents of returning students to complete online registration before the July 6 deadline.
Baldwin County Forum Examined Proposed School Sales Tax in 2010
Baldwin County residents and school leaders discussed a proposed one-cent sales-tax referendum at a Bay Minette forum in March 2010, focusing on jobs, spending priorities and accountability.
Baldwin School Leaders Warned of Possible Closures During 2009 Budget Crisis
Baldwin County school leaders warned in November 2009 that more layoffs and possible school closures could follow without relief from the district’s budget crisis.
Baldwin County Schools Secured $35 Million Credit Line in 2009
The Baldwin County school system secured a $35 million line of credit in 2009 as leaders worked to manage a major budget deficit and maintain operations.
Baldwin County Schools Planned More Cuts in October 2009
Baldwin County schools planned to eliminate at least 15 additional positions in October 2009 after cutting more than 200 support jobs amid a major budget shortfall.
Baldwin Leaders Revisited Sales Tax Option as School Cuts Mounted
Baldwin County leaders discussed renewed support for a temporary sales tax in 2009 as school budget cuts and potential personnel reductions continued.
Fairhope Parents Sought Study of Independent School District in 2009
Fairhope parents asked city leaders in 2009 to study forming an independent school district as Baldwin County schools faced a $56 million budget shortfall.
Baldwin County Schools Reported Rising Flu Cases During 2009 H1N1 Outbreak
Baldwin County physicians and schools reported dozens of flu cases in August 2009, including confirmed H1N1 infections and a growing number of school alerts.
2009 Tourist Spending Offered Hope for Baldwin County Schools
A profitable 2009 summer tourist season on Pleasure Island offered a potential boost to Baldwin County school revenue as the system faced a $56 million shortfall and possible support-staff layoffs.
Baldwin School Board Sought One-Cent Sales Tax During 2009 Budget Crisis
Facing a $38 million shortfall and projected revenue losses, the Baldwin County Board of Education voted in 2009 to seek a one-cent sales tax increase.