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Anne Arundel School Graduations kick off at Maryland Live! event center next week, after COVID delays – Capital Gazette
The 4,000-seat event center at Maryland Live! Casino & Hotel will welcome thousands of Anne Arundel County Public School graduates next week, a long-awaited change that was supposed to begin in 2020 but was delayed by two years due to the COVID pandemic. Schools spokesman Bob Mosier said the new site has state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment …
Florida Teen Tries To Get On A Bus In Killer ‘Ghostface’ Costume
A Florida high school student is facing disciplinary action after riding the school bus on May 27 wearing the “Ghostface” killer costume from “Scream,” according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. Martin County Sheriff’s Office Photo A Florida teenager is facing disciplinary action after boarding a school bus dressed as a serial killer from ‘Scream’ …
Bankruptcy – What are the rights of employers?
SPONSORED CONTENT Bankruptcy is a legal procedure that allows individuals or businesses to free themselves from their debts and offer creditors the possibility of repayment. Rights of an employee when the employer/company faces bankruptcy In cases where business owners run out of funds and have filed for bankruptcy, employers may face the loss of their …
21 dead in Texas school massacre
(various sources) Authorities and the families of the victims have released the names of the 19 students and two teachers killed in Tuesday’s shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Nevaeh Alyssa Bravo, October 10 brought a smile to everyone’s face, her cousin, Austin Ayala, told The Washington Post, adding that her family was devastated. Jacklyn Jaylen Cazares,ten, …
Tennessee school board fires elementary school administrator for dragging autistic child
Two and a half years after footage emerged of her dragging a special education student through school, the principal of an elementary school in Tennessee has been fired. Helen Campbell was fired Thursday from Walter Hill Elementary in Murfreesboro for “unprofessional conduct, conduct unbecoming, insubordination and lack of duty.” On Nov. 4, 2019, the unnamed …
Graduations take place at the Toyota Center; Concerns over proximity to NRA meeting, protests
HOUSTON – The Fort Bend Independent School District holds high school commencement ceremonies in bustling downtown Houston near the National Rifle Association convention and events. Seniors from five Fort Bend County high schools walked across the stage with diplomas in hand at the Toyota Center. It was a bittersweet celebration for many, like Clements High …
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Investigating “RHS” Snapchat Threat
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday night that it is aware of and is investigating a school threat made via Snapchat that specifically mentions “RHS,” which are the initials of Righetti High School in Orcutt. In a video message posted to Twitter, the sheriff’s office said the public …
CBL Properties follows bankruptcy with best performance in more than 15 years, says CEO
During by Stephen Lebovitz 12 years as CEO of shopping center real estate investment trust CBL Properties, he guided the company through the aftermath of the Great Recession, the decade of recovery that followed, and then a difficult time during the pandemic when CBL had to file for bankruptcy protection. That’s why CBL’s recent rebound …
The Vineyard Gazette – Martha’s Vineyard News
The next Superintendent of Martha’s Vineyard Schools may already be working in the district, ready to take the reins when Dr. Matthew D’Andrea leaves at the end of next month. Or the all-island school board can choose its next chief administrator from a pool of as-yet-unknown external candidates, following a formal search conducted while an …
Homeowners will benefit from a property tax reduction
Homeowners in Texas will get property tax relief after voters overwhelmingly passed two proposed amendments in the May 7 special election. The proposals targeted two sectors — older and disabled Texans and homeowners at all levels. Proposition 1 passed by a wide margin with 86% voting in favor of reducing school district property taxes for …
Diocese of Rochester offers $148 million settlement as cases head to court
Diocese of Rochester bankruptcy: Whistleblower and lawyers say diocese has ability to pay Buffalo Diocese whistleblower Siobhan O’Connor says survivors’ resilience comes at a cost to the church. She spoke outside the office of the Diocese of Rochester. Tina MacIntyre-Yee, @tyee23 The Diocese of Rochester has offered to settle its federal bankruptcy case by paying …
Residents watch Rutland mayor’s choice to fill school board vacancy
The crowd at a 2021 Rutland football game. File photo by Riley Norton After two years in which the school’s mascot dominated Rutland School Board discussions, the town’s mayor said he wants to appoint a commissioner who will balance the board, call for greater student accountability and stand up for himself. would focus on strengthening …
Exeter Board of Principals chooses Dr Christy Haller as superintendent
The Exeter Township Principals’ Council is pleased to announce that they have chosen Dr Christy Haller to be the next District Superintendent. Dr Haller will begin serving as Superintendent of Exeter Schools on July 1, 2022. No stranger to Exeter Township, Dr Haller has worked in the district for almost 15 years and currently serves …
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A high school student was allegedly killed by his father to obtain a posthumous diploma
COLUMBIA, SC (WIS/Gray News) – A South Carolina student who was allegedly killed by her father will receive a posthumous diploma from her high school. A seat will be reserved for Sha’Neal Brown, 18, and his name will be announced at the Eau Claire High School graduation ceremony. School officials said Sha’Neal Brown also received …
Governor DeSantis vetoes bill increasing motor vehicle bankruptcy exemption
Govt. Ron DeSantis vetoed legislation that would increase the maximum value of a motor vehicle that could be exempt from bankruptcy cases from $1,000 to $5,000. The measure (CS/HB 265), sponsored by the House Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee and Democratic Rep. Mike Gottlieberased both the House and Senate rooms unanimously. The legislation would …
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Superintendent says Iowa governor wanted him to lobby state lawmakers on school voucher bill
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) — A rural superintendent in Iowa said he believes Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) wants school officials to push lawmakers to pass the brief 2369 of the Senate, commonly referred to as the School Voucher Bill. The push occurred during a meeting in April between the governor and about six other …
School bus driver charged with selling fentanyl to students
A school bus driver/campus security guard at a Riverside School that serves students with special needs has been arrested, accused of selling fentanyl to students. The arrest came after Riverside police were called to respond to a report of an incorrigible minor at Bright Futures Academy. The school is a non-public school that serves students …
Masks required again at schools in Cheltenham, Lower Merion – NBC10 Philadelphia
Masks will again be required for students and staff in two school districts in Montgomery County. Cheltenham School District and Lower Merion School District announced Thursday that indoor masking will be required again after the CDC moved Montgomery County to the “high” community level on its COVID data tracker. “When this happens, per the recommendation …
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 …
