Orange County school employees get priority access to 20 affordable apartments units. Union says it’s not enough
Leaders at Orange County Public Schools are trying to solve the issue of staff shortages by giving some of the district's employees priority access to affordable housing.
Orange County Public Schools leaders consider affordable housing for teachers, staff
District leaders say the rising cost of living in Central Florida has outpaced wages, directly contributing to the shortage of critical employees.
Orange County Public Schools allow students to sample food for next school years menu
The Orange County School District invited 150 students Friday morning to sample food items for the 2025-2026 school year.
Orange County Public Schools approves ‘priority access’ agreement for employee affordable housing
Orange County Public Schools employees may soon get an edge when looking for affordable housing. On Tuesday, the school board signed off on an agreement that prioritizes school district employees for affordable housing at two Orlando apartment complexes: Palm Gardens and Colonial Gardens on West Colonial Drive.
Orange County Public Schools to provide three weeks paid maternity leave for staff
After three weeks of paid leave, staff will also be able to use up to nine weeks of unpaid leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, or any other paid sick leave that they have saved up. “It really is a result of a lot of people coming together and then us working with the district to push this”
Orange County schools approve affordable housing for employees
Orange County School leaders approve affordable housing units for district personnel to address living cost challenges.
Orange County School Board OKs affordable housing agreement
A deal on affordable housing for Orange County Public Schools employees has received the green light from the School Board. School employees will be given priority consideration at two downtown Orlando apartment complexes.
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