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School Board Candidate Interview: Courtney VandeBunte

School Board Candidate Interview: Courtney VandeBunte

Ms. Courtney VandeBunte has been kind enough to answer a collection of questions, that we here at the Buzz have put together. Below you can read the questions that were posed to her, and her written responses. * What is the biggest issue facing our schools in Flagler right now? Ms. VandeBunte's Response: I think one of the bigger issues our schools are facing right now are our reading levels, and the decrease in other pre-covid academic levels. School closures and remote learning was hard on everyone, and Flagler Schools has a strategic plan that identifies our weaknesses in reading…
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September Special Budget Meeting Brings Emotional and Strong Public Opinions.

September Special Budget Meeting Brings Emotional and Strong Public Opinions.

On September 6th, 2022, at 6pm, the City of Palm Coast kicked off their Special Budget Meeting at City Hall.  This meeting started off with a proclamation on behalf of the School Board, by renewing the half cent tax that helps provide funding for our schools. City Staff, then presented the winners of our city’s annual Photography Contest. The winners were as follows: Nature category, was Les Goldberg; Recreation category was Mara Rush; Residents category winner was Alexander Lexington; Pets category winner was Jennifer Bellrive; and Events category winner was Eduardo Hernandez. It was after this happy and joyous moment…
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