LAND O' LAKES - The moment was "kind of bittersweet" for Lynne Webb, president of United School Employees of Pasco. ...more

December 20, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Pasco County School District officials say they have figured out ways to cover the current $8.7 million budget shortfall and much of the $10 million to $15 million shortfall the district could face after the Legislature's special session in January. ...more

December 18, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - The moment was "kind of bittersweet" for Lynne Webb, president of United School Employees of Pasco. ...more

December 18, 2008

School District Announces Hiring Freeze Pasco schools Superintendent Heather Fiorentino announced a hiring freeze as part of an effort to save money in the face of a mounting budget shortfall. ...more

December 17, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - The Pasco County School District and the employees union reached a tentative contract agreement Tuesday that would keep salaries the same as they were in 2007-08. There would be no raises or step increases, although employees would still be given a year of credit for their service. ...more

December 17, 2008

The Pasco County School District and the employees union reached a tentative contract agreement this evening that would keep salaries the same as they were in 2007-2008. There would be no raises or step increases although employees would still be given a year of credit for their service. The contract for teachers and other school workers must be ratified by employees and approved by the school board. That process is expected to take place in January. ...more

December 16, 2008

Three Pasco County schools had to do some quick cleaning up Friday morning after graffiti was found on walls, sidewalks, stop signs and elsewhere. ...more

December 6, 2008

Three Pasco County schools had to do some quick cleaning up this morning after graffiti was found on walls, sidewalks, poles, stop signs and elsewhere. A staff member reported the vandalism about 5:30 a.m. at Hudson High, Hudson Middle and Northwest Elementary schools, the Pasco County School District reported. ...more

December 5, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Just two weeks before they leave for winter break, teachers and other school employees in Pasco County still don't have a contract for the 2008-09 academic year. ...more

December 5, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Pasco schools Superintendent Heather Fiorentino announced a hiring freeze Tuesday as part of an effort to save money in the face of a mounting budget shortfall. ...more

December 3, 2008