Baldwin County School Board Poised to Name Permanent Superintendent
Baldwin County's school board is expected to name a permanent superintendent Thursday, with interim chief Robbie Owen seen as the frontrunner.
Baldwin County Interim Superintendent: iPads, Laptops Are ‘One Tool of Many’ in Classrooms
Interim superintendent Robbie Owen says Baldwin County has no plans to drop its Digital Renaissance device program despite rumors to the contrary.
Spanish Fort Opens Search for Council Seat, Backs Traffic Study and Ballpark Drainage Fix
Spanish Fort is seeking applicants for a vacant council seat while funding a regional traffic signal study and a school drainage project.
Mobile Tea Party Group Snubs Bentley, Backs Write-Ins Over Unopposed Republicans
Mobile's Common Sense Campaign withheld support for Gov. Robert Bentley over Common Core while backing several local write-in candidates.
Foley Forum Debates Common Core Before Packed Republican Women’s Luncheon
A South Baldwin Republican Women luncheon in Foley drew about 100 people to a heated panel debate over Common Core education standards.
Baldwin County School Board Unveils $313 Million Spending Plan for 2015
Baldwin County's school board presented a $313 million budget for 2015 during a public hearing at Robertsdale High School.
For a Second Straight Year, Mobile County’s Superintendent Earns High Marks From Her Board
During its annual retreat at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, the Mobile County school board gave Superintendent Martha Peek a stellar performance review, citing a rising graduation rate.
Baldwin County Names a Veteran Principal to Steer the Schools Through a Leadership Change
The Baldwin County school board chose Rockwell Elementary principal Robbie Owen to serve as interim superintendent once Alan Lee steps down on Nov. 1, easing the district into a search…
Baldwin County School Board Approves $4 Million in Raises, New Hires
The Baldwin County school board approved more than $4 million in employee raises and new hires during a June 2014 meeting.
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.