LeClairRyan trustee to settle UnitedLex case for $21 million
The trustee in charge of dissolving former law firm LeClairRyan has agreed to a $21 million settlement for fraud and other claims against alternative legal services provider UnitedLex. The company’s downfall, which caused it to file for bankruptcy in 2019, sparked claims that its joint venture with UnitedLex was fabricated to benefit the LeClairRyan co-founder. …
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‘Blacks only’, ‘Whites only’ signs posted on Ohio high school water fountains, parents say
CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) — Signs recently appeared on water fountains at an Ohio high school that appear to segregate water fountains by race, parents said. According to WXIX, school officials at Colerain High School confirmed that the signs were posted on May 5 and then shared on social media. The school principal sent a letter …
Bibb’s outgoing superintendent Curtis Jones reflects on his career
If you ask him what he’s most proud of, it’s not the awards…it’s the lives of the leaders he helped shape. MACON, Ga. — Some might think being named Georgia Superintendent of the Year would be the pinnacle of a person’s career. Will you win National Superintendent of the Year, though? It’s the stuff dreams …
343 people infected with COVID in Michigan’s latest school outbreaks
Health officials identified 130 new outbreaks of COVID-19 in Michigan last week, including 46 associated with K-12 schools, according to the state’s latest report released Monday, May 16. The largest school outbreak involved 62 students and staff at Dewitt High School in Clinton County, which was one of seven outbreaks involving 10 or more infected …
Ducks add three champions and a school record on day two
EUGENE, Oregon – Oregon’s track and field team added three Pac-12 champions and a school record on day two of the 2022 Pac-12 Championships at Hayward Field. Max Vollmer won a third consecutive decathlon title, Alysah Hickey successfully defended her crown in the women’s long jump and a native of Eugene Pierce Lacoste won the …
A metals company has handed over a £586million support package to the Scottish government in the face of court bankruptcy battle
A metals company that received a £586million Scottish government support package to buy a Highland smelter is facing a legal battle against bankruptcy. Taxpayers could suffer crippling losses if businessman Sanjeev Gupta’s GFG alliance goes bankrupt following the controversial deal signed by SNP ministers. The company, which received massive state backing to buy metal and …
Georgia School District Approves Next Superintendent | Georgia News
MACON, Ga. (AP) — A central Georgia school district has found its next leader. The Bibb County School Board voted 6-2 on Tuesday to appoint Dan Anthony Sims as the district’s new superintendent. He is expected to start in his new role on July 1, The Telegraph reported. The vote for Sims ended a nearly …
366 SEARK graduates at the Palais des Congrès
This is the sixth of 14 entries in a series highlighting Jefferson County high school and college graduates. Southeast Arkansas College graduates took to the arena stage at the Pine Bluff Convention Center for the first time in nearly three years Friday night, and no long lines supported the latecomers this time. The four metal …
Ed Dept proposes 18-month extension requests for ARP expenses
Listen to the article 5 minutes This audio is generated automatically. Please let us know if you have any comments. Diving brief: The U.S. Department of Education will consider requests from school districts for an 18-month extension of COVID-19 emergency fund spending under the U.S. bailout beyond the September 30 obligation deadline. 2024, according to …
Nonprofit bankruptcy advice is protected speech, court told
By Emily Lever (May 12, 2022, 4:24 p.m. EDT) – A legal technology nonprofit told a federal judge in New York on Thursday that its plan to offer counseling to low-income debtors in court in the bankruptcy must be allowed to proceed, arguing that counseling is protected by First Amendment rights and does not violate …
Oceanside High School Announces Third Quarter Honor Roll – Knox County VillageSoup
ROCKLAND — Oceanside High School has announced its third quarter honor roll. All students must complete six courses to be considered. Weighted scores are not used for the honor roll. Students who have earned honor roll distinction include: 9th grade Top Honors – Elizabeth Barstow, Scout Bookham, Bailey Breen, Bella Engelberg, Hannah Hall, Hallye King, …
Anthony Q. Davis, Sr. Named Acting Superintendent of Syracuse City School
Get the latest news from Syracuse delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. The School Board for the City of Syracuse School District announced its unanimous vote on Wednesday to appoint Anthony Q. Davis, Sr. as the district’s acting superintendent, according to a press release posted on the SCSD website. Davis, an …
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Ky. students get pepper sprayed in hands-on work
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Fayette County students at the Eastside Technical Center were hit with pepper spray Wednesday morning, but don’t worry, they signed up. It may sound crazy, but it was part of a law enforcement school assignment. “So we’re pepper spraying them as a final exercise for them to overcome the pain and …
Robert Brom dies at 83; The Catholic bishop of San Diego oversaw the bankruptcy of the diocese
Bishop Robert Brom led the Diocese of San Diego from 1990 to 2013. Image via dicoese Roman Catholics are in mourning Bishop Robert Brom, San Diego’s spiritual leader for nearly a quarter century who oversaw a major bankruptcy amid the predatory priesthood scandal. He died Monday morning at his home. The Diocese of San Diego-Imperial …
RHP PROPERTIES PARTNERS WITH ADOPTACLASSROOM.ORG TO SUPPORT LOCAL SCHOOL
$10,000 Donation to benefit Greley, Colorado school FARMINGTON HILLSMich. , May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — To commemorate Teacher Appreciation Week, RHP Properties, the nation’s largest private owner and operator of manufactured home communities, has presented a $10,000 donation to a Greley, Colorado school through AdoptAClassroom.org. AdoptAClassroom.org is a national, nonprofit organization that provides funding for …
IPS School Reinstates Mask Mandate Due to Rise in COVID-19 Cases
Masks will be required at the Center for Inquiry School 84 from Monday, May 9 through Tuesday, May 24. INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis school serving elementary and middle school students is reinstating its mask mandate due to rising COVID-19 cases. Starting Monday, Indianapolis Public School’s Center for Inquiry School 84 will require students, staff and …
Some DeKalb School Board Members Delay in Filing Financial Information – Decaturish
Editor’s Note: This story first appeared in The District, an exclusive publication for Decaturish.com subscribers offering a behind-the-scenes look at our reporting on DeKalb County schools. To become a paid subscriber, visit supportmylocalnews.com DeKalb County, Georgia — Decaturish reports revealed that three members of the DeKalb school board have not filed their personal financial statements …
Westmoreland County High School Notebook: Mt. Pleasant’s Hutter Reopens Recruitment
By: Bill Beckner Jr. Saturday, May 7, 2022 | 9:01 Katie Hutter from Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant softball star Katie Hutter has changed her college plans. Originally a commitment from Akron — a move she made in the fall of 2020 — Hutter opted out due to a coaching change. The senior has opened her …
Transfer of funds out of retirement pension before bankruptcy – Insolvency/Bankruptcy
May 07, 2022 Worrells Solvency and Forensic Accountants To print this article, all you need to do is be registered or log in to Mondaq.com. THE SAD COST OF BEING UNCERTAIN AND NOT SEEKING ADVICE. A person with large personal guarantee debt due to several associated entities, now bankrupt, came to Worrells to …
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Maize friends and community rally behind high school principal in fight against cancer
MAIZE, Kan. (KWCH) – The Maize community is rallying behind one of its high school principals, Chris Botts. He and his family are in Houston where Botts is receiving treatment for an aggressive type of back cancer, large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC). Background information about Botts’ cancer, shared on a Facebook page dedicated to a …
Dr. Phillips Center Announces 8th Annual Applause Awards to Honor Excellence in High School Musicals
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate top high school musical talent at its 8th Annual Applause Awards 2022 on Saturday, June 4 at the Walt Disney Theater. Inspired by the Tony Awards®, the Applause Awards will be conducted by Broadway veteran Ray Roderick and hosted by award-winning Broadway and TV actress/singer …
More Administrators Added in MCPS Central Office Redesign
Montgomery County Public Schools Acting Superintendent Monifa McKnight announced several new administrative positions this week, her second major restructuring of the district’s central office in less than a year. The move was criticized by some community members who said the money needed to hire administrators would be better spent on teachers or other supports for …
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J&J subsidiary will separately negotiate states’ talc claims in bankruptcy, judge says
The Johnson & Johnson logo is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., May 29, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Summary Law firms Related documents 40 states have sought to participate in ongoing mediation with cancer plaintiffs …
NAEA Best Practice Model School
National Alternative Education Association Names Independence Nontraditional School First-Ever Model School The National Alternative Education Association (NAEA) named Independence Nontraditional School as the first school to be designated a model of best practices. The school received this honor based on its use and implementation of NAEA best practices to develop a model for other non-traditional …
Kansas City school embraces year-round learning to help combat COVID learning loss | KCUR 89.3
A trip to the beach, a day at the pool, a trip to an amusement park. It’s what you’d expect to see on any kid’s list of things to look forward to during summer vacation. But Kriscynthia Palacios says her children are looking forward to more time in the classroom this summer and less time …
ESPN 100 No. 43 7-foot center Adrame Diongue commits to Washington State
Adrame Diongue, the top big man available in ESPN’s Class of 2022, has committed to Washington State, he told ESPN on Tuesday. “I decided to commit to Washington State because they have a great program and know how to develop players like me,” Diongue said. “The attacking style they play, as well as their solid …
Bitman O’Brien & Morat PLLC Victorious in Federal Bankruptcy Lawsuit Granting $450,000.00 Release Judgment
Managing Partner Ronnie Bitman Obtains Important Court Verdict It was a big win for Kurt and I’m happy for him that he can live the rest of his life without the huge burden of this questionable debt. — Ronnie Bitman, lead counsel for Mr. Stevenson TAMPA, FLORIDA, USA, May 2, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Bitman O’Brien …
How Friday’s ‘Innovation Hour’ at a Fairfax Co. Elementary School Sparked Student Initiative
A weekly “Innovation Hour” at Wakefield Forest Elementary in Fairfax County has helped the school increase attendance. Two students from Wakefield Forest Elementary in Fairfax County, Virginia during Innovation Hour. OMCP/Scott Gelman A group of Wakefield Forest Elementary students during Innovation Hour on Friday, April 29, 2022. OMCP/Scott Gelman Third-grade student Tanner Williams during Innovation …
Central School District plans to meet and host finalists to fill leadership positions | News
The Central School District has announced its finalists for the position of principal of Ash Creek Elementary School and Central High School. Finalists will visit CSD communities this week. The two buildings will be an opportunity for the community to meet the candidates. Candidates for the new CHS director are Roseanna Larson and Nate Muñoz. …
How the ‘state-of-the-art’ Davis Catalyst Center offers unique opportunities for students
The Davis School District’s state-of-the-art Davis Catalyst Center in Kaysville is pictured on Tuesday. The center, which focuses on vocational and technical training paths, allows students to work on advanced projects in partnership with real-world companies. (Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News) Estimated reading time: 4-5 minutes KAYSVILLE — Evan McCausland knew he wanted to make …
School board: The decision on the school redevelopment project will be made by May 18, but is $50 million enough? | Daily news alerts
WEST – The school board is expected to approve a school redevelopment plan no later than May 18. The chosen option will eventually be submitted for consideration by voters in November. At a meeting Thursday, school committee members wrestled with variables that will affect their decision. The effort includes finding a plan that meets the …
Boris Becker gets 2.5 years in prison for bankruptcy offences: NPR
Former tennis player Boris Becker arrives at Southwark Crown Court on Friday to be sentenced in London. Alastair/AP Grant hide caption toggle caption Alastair/AP Grant Former tennis player Boris Becker arrives at Southwark Crown Court on Friday to be sentenced in London. Alastair/AP Grant LONDON — Tennis great Boris Becker was sentenced to 2½ years …
Brockton’s Marybeth O’Brien named next Hemenway manager
FRAMINGHAM — A primary school principal from Brockton was nominated on Thursday to become the next principal at Hemenway Primary School. Marybeth O’Brien, currently principal of Gilmore Elementary School in Brockton, will take up her new post in Framingham on July 1. district community while navigating the selection process. “It’s obvious that Hemenway is an …
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New simulation center prepares nursing students for the job market
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – The Nebraska Center for Nursing said the state could lose about 5,000 nurses by 2025. But CHI Health St. Elizabeth is trying to help solve that problem with a new high-tech training center. The practice simulation center could help address shortages by better preparing nursing students for the job market. The …
In District 13, four are vying for two contested seats on the Board of Education | Herald Community Newspapers
Four candidates are vying for two contested seats on the District 13 school board. District 13 includes James A. Dever, Howell Road, Wheeler Avenue and Willow Road elementary schools. It is the largest of Valley Stream’s three elementary school districts, with nearly 2,000 students. William Freda and Vincent Caposio are vying for the seat of …
Delaware Bankruptcy Court Ruling Highlights Potential Defenses to Equitable Subordination Claim | Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
On March 25, 2022, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware dismissed a lawsuit filed against a lender and other entities. An individual (and others) who previously controlled the bankrupt companies sued the creditor for equitable subordination of the lender’s claims under 11 USC § 510(c). The plaintiffs asserted that the claims of …
TSET promotes “Roll to School Day”
National Roll to School Day, taking place on May 4, should be a lot of fun for kids. It’s also a great day to promote the importance of an active lifestyle to support long-term health. (Photo courtesy TSET) Shape Your Future, a program of the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), encourages students and families …
Blue Ridge High’s Reena Watson Addresses Pending Departure, Petition
Blue Ridge High School principal Reena Watson confirmed in a statement that she does not plan to return as principal of Blue Ridge next school year. But Watson, the Greenville County Schools’ longest-serving high school principal, said in the statement that she had not officially resigned or retired from the district. Greenville County Schools announced …
Proposed $9.5 Million Activity Center North of Carmel High School Football Stadium Current Editions
An 85,000 square foot building has been proposed north of the Carmel High School Football Stadium to provide indoor training space for the Marching Band and Winter Guard, along with athletic groups and other students expected to also use the facility. Tentatively named the Greyhound Activity Center, the $9.5 million pre-designed building is proposed to …
Castro Valley Teacher of the Year, Classified Employee of the Year
CASTRO VALLEY, Calif. — Each year, the Castro Valley Unified School District selects one teacher as the CVUSD Alameda County Teacher of the Year and two teachers as the Masonic Teacher of the Year. Nancy Galloway, physical education teacher at Jensen Ranch Elementary School, was selected as CVUSD Alameda County Teacher of the Year. Jessica …
As council bickers, Westminster heads for bankruptcy
On March 9, Westminster City Council sat until midnight, bitterly arguing over whether local Vietnamese-language YouTube broadcasts were broadcasting “fake news.” It was then too late in the evening to tackle another point on the agenda: saving the city from bankruptcy. At another meeting five days later, council was no closer to moving forward with …
Farm to School Program | Environment
WHEN PUPILS AT FOUR schools in Manchester and two schools in Nashua eat their school meals this fall, they won’t be eating cardboard pizza shipped from a national warehouse. They will eat pizza with a sauce that has been processed locally, with tomatoes sourced from their own classrooms. While many children have little idea where …
At the Edmund Burke school, a frightening confinement of several hours
Placeholder while loading article actions Classes were finally over at the Edmund Burke School in northwest Washington, so 15-year-old Phoenix Gault-Brown, a sophomore, gathered his things on the upper school’s second floor and headed prepared to get off for the car pool lane. He had planned a fairly routine evening – he was going to …
Mount Union Raises Awareness About Ohio’s Communication Disorders Law
ALLIANCE – Avoiding eye contact, clapping, and displaying excessive stress or worry are signs of autism. Behaviors can lead to miscommunication during traffic stops. That’s why Mount Union’s Spectrum Education Center is sponsoring Courage 2 Communicate, a public service campaign designed to raise awareness of Ohio’s communication disorders law. After:Mount Union president to retire on …
Boy Scouts bankruptcy judge faces thorny issues in ruling | News, Sports, Jobs
This May 21, 2014, photo shows merit badges and a rainbow-colored neckerchief on a Boy Scout uniform outside Amazon headquarters in Seattle. A Delaware judge faces a host of controversial and complex questions as she debates whether to approve the Boy Scouts of America’s bankruptcy reorganization plan. The BSA filed for bankruptcy …
Irving 6th grader uses prosthesis made by high school students – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
There’s something good going on at Irving’s ISD, which proves that teamwork makes the dream come true. Khen Hoih is in sixth grade at De Zavala middle school. The district recently tweeted a video of Hoih playing the violin at a school board meeting. An incredible feat for Hoih considering he uses the aid of …
Rick Dormer of Petersburg selected as next principal of Ketchikan High School
Rick Dormer has resigned as Principal of Petersburg Middle and High School after 13 years on the job. In August, he will start working as the principal of Ketchikan High School. (Photo by Angela Denning/KFSK) By Angela Denning, KFSK Petersburg’s longtime secondary principal quit and took a job running Ketchikan High School. Rick Dormer made …
Purdue’s annual Rite of Spring: Graduates happy to walk through Elliott’s stage during spring ceremonies
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The small steps they have taken over the past few years will soon culminate for many Purdue University students. They will graduate in the next phases of their lives. Purdue University’s Spring Kickoff is scheduled for May 13-16, with seven ceremonies, each at the Elliott Hall of Music on campus. 8,131 …
Owners unhappy with rising values at Wichita Co.
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) – The Wichita County Assessment District Office is quite busy this time of year, and Chief Assessor Lisa Stephens-Musick says that with growing concerns about values recent properties, it is likely to stay that way. “I’ve worked for the Assessment District for 24 years and I’ve seen properties go up, down. Some …
InfoWars, facing mounting legal pressure, files for bankruptcy: NPR
Infowars host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones gathers pro-Trump supporters outside the Maricopa County Recorder’s office on Nov. 5, 2020, in Phoenix. Matt York/AP hide caption toggle caption Matt York/AP Infowars host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones gathers pro-Trump supporters outside the Maricopa County Recorder’s office on Nov. 5, 2020, in Phoenix. Matt York/AP News …
UMaine School of Performing Arts Presents ‘Six Dead Queens and An Inflatable Henry’ – The Maine Campus
On April 14, at the Cyrus Pavilion Theater, students from the Theater and Dance Division of the University of Maine School of Performing Arts took the stage for the production of “Six Dead Queens and An Inflatable Henry “. The play is about the wives of King Henry VIII of England set in the afterlife …
Riverview School Board selects two finalists for superintendent position – The News Herald
A field of six superintendent candidates at Riverview is now down to just two finalists. The Riverview Community Schools Board of Education conducted its first round of interviews April 13-14 and asked Pamela Campbell and Joseph Hatzl to return for a second round of interviews on Tuesday April 19. Campbell is the superintendent of the …
Honors for LSU Vet School, Southern Ag Center, Blue Cross Officials | Business
Emily Rodriguezmanager at Emergent Method, was selected by Consulting magazine as Woman Leader in Technology 2022. The consultancy profession’s flagship publication award honors women leaders for their impact and contributions to clients in technology. Prior to joining Emergent Method in 2016, Rodriguez held a similar role for an international IT consulting firm, overseeing user acceptance …
Parental push for special education watchdog opposed by children’s advocate and disability rights group
Nicole Sheaff recalls that her third-grade student’s learning environment was not a “classroom” but a “closet”. Her daughter, who receives special education services in the Exeter School District, spent most of the third year separated from non-specialized pupils, learning in a separate room during library, art, music, physical education and recreation, Sheaff told lawmakers. this …
Authorize requests for lawyer’s fees, or not, in the event of bankruptcy (In re HTO & In re Sylvester)
Question: What causes a claim for attorney’s fees to be allowed or denied in bankruptcy? Short answer: Services (i) must be “necessary” and (ii) must require legal expertise. Two recent reviews Two recent opinions address this issue: In re HTO Architect, PLLCCase No. 19-10915, SDNY Bankruptcy Court (Published February 3, 2022, doc. 160, Do Not …
Former Green Bay School District teacher charged with sexual assault
GREEN BAY — A former Green Bay School District teacher has been charged with two counts of sexual assault, accused of fondling an 11-year-old girl during violin lessons. Kelton Jennings, 26, is charged with repeated acts of sexual assault of a child and first-degree sexual assault of a child under 13, according to a criminal …
State attacks on LGBTQI+ rights
Across the country, extremist anti-LGBTQI+ and anti-transgender groups are waging a coordinated campaign to restrict LGBTQI+ rights and specifically target transgender youth. According to Center for American Progress partners at the Federation for Equality, nearly 400 anti-LGBTQI+ bills were introduced nationwide in 2021.* In 2022, state legislatures are currently considering about 300 bills anti-LGBTQI+. Unfortunately, …
Superintendent, School Board mutually agree to separate | Local News
The Fountain Hills Unified School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Wednesday, April 6, when members voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Superintendent Kelly Glass. Glass was initially offered a one-year contract to serve as Superintendent of FHUSD on March 18, 2020. On January 14 this year, board members voted in …
Review of Late Payments for Ordinary Defense | Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
You have a contract with the company Slow Pay/No Pay. You provide Slow Pay/No Pay Company with goods, and Slow Pay/No Pay Company pays you for those goods. Over the past year, you notice that the company Slow Pay/No Pay has become increasingly slow in paying its bills. You then receive a notice that the …
APS faces significant and costly needs in remaining old school buildings
Akron Public Schools would have to spend at least $113 million just to make roof, HVAC and other repairs necessary for student well-being in 10 of the district’s oldest buildings, according to a draft of a facilities study shared with school board . By comparison, the district typically only has $1 million to $3 million …
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Guilford Superintendent: School’s threat unfounded
GUILFORD, Conn. (WFSB) — According to Superintendent Guilford, the high school received an unfounded threat Thursday against students of Jewish descent. The unnamed report claimed that an unnamed student brought a gas mask to school on Thursday and made threatening statements toward people of Jewish descent in the school or community. Guilford Police have been …
School choice supporters fail to gauge California’s November ballot
Photo by CDC on Unsplash Photo by CDC on Unsplash School choice will not be on the ballot in November. The man who led an initiative campaign to provide $14,000 per student to parents and guardians to select the private or religious school of their choice has acknowledged that the campaign fell far short of …
(Published in the Brainerd Dispatch, April – Brainerd Dispatch
(Published in the Brainerd Dispatch, April 10, 17, 2022, 2t.) PILLAGER PUBLIC SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 2022-2026 QUOTE ANNOUNCEMENT Owner: Pillager Public Schools Independent School District No.116 323 East 2nd Street South Pillager, MN 56473 Contact: Missy Berry 218-746-2102 or [email protected] REQUEST FOR WRITTEN ESTIMATES FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 116 323 East …
Extended bankruptcy for ‘uncooperative’ Stechford accountant
A bankruptcy order has been extended for a McLaren driving accountant linked to the collapse of a £17million business. Nafeesah Abid has been placed in personal bankruptcy after failing to pay the legal fees of liquidators investigating Accountable Accountancy Ltd, a Wolverhampton payroll company. The accountant, who has denied any wrongdoing, has a home in …
Proposal for improvement of school canteens to the Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) – School districts in Illinois are set to make their own decisions about food suppliers on Friday. According to a press release from State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria), Bill 4813 passed tonight and is now heading to the governor’s office. The bill would no longer require school districts to accept the lowest …
Appointment of New Philadelphia School District Superintendent
PHOTO ABOVE: New SDP Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr., Ed.D. (Photo/philasd.org) The board is proud to announce the appointment of Tony B. Watlington Sr., Ed.D. as the next superintendent of the Philadelphia School District. Watlington’s first day as superintendent of Philadelphia will be June 16, 2022. Since January 2021, Dr. Watlington has served as Superintendent …
New director on board at the Center School in Stow
Shelley Dulsky will be the next principal of The Center School in Stow, according to an April 6 news release from the Nashoba Regional School District. Dulsky is the principal of Bellview Elementary School in Cherry Creek School District No. 5, Greenwood Village, Colorado, according to the release. Previously, she was the principal of Canyon …
Hofmeister: Mandatory School Policies for Transgender Restrooms
A spokesperson for state Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister said Oklahoma public schools must allow students to use any bathroom they choose, based on the student’s self-declared gender identity. the student, and cannot restrict access to the washroom based on biological sex. Carrie Burkhart, executive director of communications for the Oklahoma State Department of …
Black KCCI reporter speaks about treatment at Ankeny school board meeting
Following an Ankeny school board meeting on Monday evening, KCCI reporter Lauren Johnson shared on Twitter that she was “shocked” and “embarrassed” by the way she was treated when she tried to cover it up. What happened: The centered meeting on hiring for an additional position in diversity, equity and inclusion, an open position that …
Ocean View School District announces new superintendent – OECD Newsroom
The Ocean View School District has found its next superintendent. The board has named Dr. Michael Conroy to succeed Dr. Carol Hansen, who has announced plans to retire next July after seven years leading the district of 7,000 students. Conroy, selected after extensive research and a lengthy interview with directors, signed a three-year contract which …
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$1.5 Million ARC Grant Bringing New Programs to Buckeye Hills Career Center
RIO GRANDE, Ohio (WSAZ) – The Buckeye Hills Career Center has received $1.5 million from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to create economic opportunity through high school and adult education programs . “It’s about in-demand jobs, in-demand credentials, in-demand training, and it all comes together so that kids in high school and on the adult …
Amid national shortage of substitute teachers, school districts are getting support from PowerSchool to help fill positions and keep classrooms open
FOLSOM, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education, today announced support to help fill substitute teacher positions across across the country by providing new updates and features to its Unified Talent solution and offering a volunteer replacement initiative to PowerSchool employees. This pervasive problem exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic …
Buyk Grocery Delivery Company files for bankruptcy due to Russian invasion of Ukraine
WICKER PARK — Grocery delivery company Buyk has already filed for bankruptcy and officially ceased operations in Chicago and New York, where it was based. The company filed for bankruptcy on March 17 after company executives said Russian sanctions had cut off its main sources of funding. The news was first reported by Bloomberg. The …
Ohio Energy Aggregator Volunteer Energy Files For Bankruptcy Protection; what happens to customers?
PICKERINGTON, Ohio – More than 200,000 households in Ohio will have a new energy provider after a large aggregator files for bankruptcy protection, according to the PUCO. But residents will not lose service. Volunteer Energy Services filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection end of March and dumping customers because of it, according to the Public …
Pascack Valley School District Hires Warren County, NJ Superintendent
The Pascack Valley Regional School District has hired Warren County Schools Superintendent Sarah Bilotti to replace Superintendent Erik Gundersen, who resigned a year ago. Bilotti is expected to start on July 1. She is currently superintendent of the North Warren Regional School District, where she served for nearly seven years. She holds a Bachelor of …
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Williamson County Schools superintendent set to propose school closure
FRANKLIN, TN (WSMV) – Williamson County Schools Superintendent Jason Golden announced Tuesday that he plans to recommend a school be closed later this month. According to the Williamson County Schools website, Golden will recommend the closure of Discovery K-8 Online School at the April 14 business session and April 18 board meeting. Information about the …
As Riverhead Charter School expands STEM curriculum, students visit PBMC to learn about technology in healthcare
Dr. Agostino Cervone shows students from Riverhead Charter School state-of-the-art surgical equipment at the Peconic Bay Medical Center. (Credit: Melissa Azofefifa) As Riverhead Charter School strives to expand its STEM curriculum, 20 students had the opportunity to use the DaVinci robotic system at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead last Thursday. The students were able …
Early voting to start in Portage amid confusion over primary
With the start of early voting just days away, voters in Portage County will likely see two primary elections. And even that isn’t certain, county election officials say. Continued:With May 3 for legislative candidates, judges weigh options for new primary date, map Early voting is scheduled to begin Tuesday at the Portage County Board of …
Oxford landlord who ‘owed £270,000’ charged with breaking bankruptcy rules
A bankrupt letting agent was due to appear before a Crown Court judge accused of paying £25,000 in rent when she owed the tax authorities more than a quarter of a million pounds. Madelaina Eftekhari, 56, allegedly ran a residential property rental business from 2012 to 2018 “with the intent to defraud her creditors”. She …
Man arrested in shooting at Alabama high school football game played quarterback at First Coast High
A man arrested Thursday in St. Johns County in connection with a shooting last fall at an Alabama football stadium had prior ties to northeast Florida, News4JAX has learned. After reporting that 20-year-old Hezekiah Belfon was arrested in the St. Augustine area, News4JAX received a tip that he was a quarterback at First Coast High …
