Debate over ICE walkouts escalates to threatening phone call, school board chair says →
A planned student protest at three Brevard County high schools has prompted a sheriff’s investigation after the school board chairman reported receiving a threatening voicemail, authorities said.
Brevard students could face punishment for walkouts →
The stakes have increased for Brevard County students planning to take part in a planned ICE walkout protest Friday after School Board Chair Matt Susin warned punishment could include expulsion for anyone who participates.
Recap: Brevard school board meets amid warning against student protests →
While Brevard school board’s Feb. 3 meeting took place amid discussions about a school closure and upcoming layoffs, neither topic was on the day’s agenda.
Officials warn Brevard students face discipline for on-campus protests →
In an email sent Monday, Feb. 2, Brevard Public Schools Superintendent Mark Rendell and Brevard School Board Chair Matt Susin warned families that students would be punished if they participated in any on-campus protests during the school day.
South Brevard advocates host meeting on Schools of Hope fears →
Bernard Bryan, education chair of South Brevard NAACP and education group leader for the Concerned Citizens Committee of South Brevard, encouraged community members to reach out to local legislators about Senate Bill 424, which would do away with the language that allows Schools of Hope to co-locate inside public schools.
Despite community pleas, Brevard school board votes to close Cape View →
Ultimately, there were no feasible solutions to combat the school’s low enrollment, the board agreed as they voted to close its doors, citing the city’s aging population and short-term rentals as contributing to the issue.
Brevard County School Board votes to close Cape View Elementary School →
“The Brevard County School Board on Tuesday voted to close Cape View Elementary School. The district considered closing Cape View Elementary School in Cape Canaveral because of a decline in enrollment. The nearly 300 students at Cape View would be moved to Roosevelt Elementary School, about 7 miles away.” (ClickOrlando, 1/21/2026)
Cape Canaveral council asks school board to postpone Cape View closure →
The plan was for Brevard’s school board and Cape Canaveral’s city council to meet and work toward a resolution regarding the possible closure of Cape View Elementary, the city’s only public school. Ultimately, at a Jan. 6 joint work session, they moved no closer to a solution for the school’s enrollment problem and for keeping families happy.
Despite uncertainty, ousted Brevard teacher holds onto hope in 2026 →
It’s been nine months since Melissa Calhoun was told she couldn’t return to teaching at any of Brevard’s public schools after she called a then-17-year-old student by their chosen name without parental permission. Even as she enters 2026 determined to grow and move forward from what she’s learned over a life-changing year, the issue has been inescapable, following her into holiday festivities as she wrapped up 2025.
Brevard school board meeting video edited to cut profane remark →
For the second time in less than a month, Brevard Public Schools edited the recording of a meeting to remove a segment of public comment, this time cutting out a section where a speaker quoted a profane comment made by board member Gene Trent.