Archives
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. …
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/XHTVZUFJG5FYZJU6DWOJKH4OJM.jpg)
‘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 …
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/5UTFU5Q4EJHQ7KU3YH75FFNEFQ.jpg)
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 …
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/VMTJAABVNVDIJOSFMBJ5YM7564.PNG)
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 …
/cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/YLJFZDXHHFJ2VJFNUIU3UW7UYA.jpg)
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 …
