Two Visions for OC Schools | Orlando News

The race for Orange County School Board Chair is heating up as voters choose who will lead a $7 billion district for the first time in eight years. Alicia Farrant and Angie Gallo are locked in a fierce battle over how to fix strained school finances and support teachers—Gallo wants to fund raises with a local tax hike, while Farrant pushes for spending cuts and reallocating existing funds. Their debate also spills into culture wars, with Farrant raising concerns about curriculum and parental influence, and Gallo firmly defending inclusive education for all students. Voters must decide: invest more or cut back to essentials? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/786dcf8c209577fa