Florida teachers eligible for merit pay debate grows
Florida teachers face merit pay limits with only seven percent eligible under current guidelines and only thirty percent of teachers selected for Teacher of the Year able to apply. State Representative James Ward backs Educational Reform Act while critic Willis warns reform risks morale, costs, and a seven-period high school day proposal.
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Florida
James Ward
Destin
South Walton
Florida Teaching Profession
National Education Association
Ftp-Nea
Willis
OCEA
Fire districts outline land leases and donations for stations
The article details lease terms with counties and donated parcels for fire stations. Florosa, Baker, Dorcas, Holt, Crestview, and Ocean City-Wright districts describe ownership, loan plans, and tax funding. Officials discuss expansions, potential city hall use, and forthcoming Community Center board meeting on April 12 to review the Fire District request.
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John Fitch
Lawson
Baker
Dorcas
Holt
North Okaloosa
Crestview Area
Mattie Kelly
Kelly
Crestview
Ocean City-Wright
Arthur Chilcutt
Fire Department
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