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id: 039d3e6a34
section: schools
first_reported: 2026-11-09 14:06 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 14:06 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Gun charge dropped against Baldwin principal before termination vote

The Duval County School Board is set to vote on whether to terminate Baldwin principal Michael Smith, after a gun charge against him was dropped.

Section: [Schools](/jacksonville/section/life.md) · Entities: [Michael Smith](/jacksonville/wiki/michael-smith.md), [Duval County School Board](/jacksonville/wiki/duval-county-school-board.md)

## Coverage

- [News4JAX (WJXT)](https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2026/11/09/duval-county-school-board-to-vote-on-whether-to-terminate-baldwin-principal/), 2026-11-09 14:06 EST: Gun charge dropped against Baldwin principal as school board prepares to vote on termination

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