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WNY Bus Sales opens facility designed to help school district convert to electric fleets
New York Bus Sales today opened a 20,000 square foot, $4.5 million multipurpose facility in the city of Batavia. The facility will include office and training space as well as repair and storage areas. It is intended to help school districts and bus operators in Genesee County and the Western New York and Finger Lakes …
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Crane School District Takes Strong Stance on Use of Cell Phones and Electronics Next Year
CRANE, Mo. (KY3) – The Crane School District will change its phone policy for students for the upcoming school year. The district will ban cell phones, smart watches, headphones, digital cameras and similar devices. In a letter to parents, principal Daniel Davis listed inappropriate videos, cheating, bullying and harassment on social media as reasons for …
Salish pole unveiled at Central Saanich sends message of reconciliation – Victoria News
The chief sculptor behind the Salish house post unveiled Tuesday morning at the Saanich School District office (SD63) in Central Saanich hopes it will bring joy to future visitors and remind the public of the historic First Nations presence. “It’s supposed to create good feelings and also raise awareness,” said Chazz Elliott of Tsartlip First …
Palo Alto physical education teacher charged with sexually assaulting female student in 2001 | New
A Palo Alto Unified School District physical education teacher was charged with sexually assaulting a female student more than 20 years ago, police said Wednesday afternoon. Peter Michael Colombo, 55, a physical education teacher at Greene Middle School, was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a student on campus in 2001. Courtesy of the Palo Alto …
Prevention of school tragedy: “We always hope that it will never happen, but it is never far from our thoughts” | Local News
When Marianne Jasen joined Sweet Home Central School Board 15 years ago, getting into a school was easy. “The parents wanted in, they were just going to school for some reason,” she said. “You signed up, but that was about it.” The school doors have been locked from the outside for years. Parents cannot show …
Legal notice of June 10, 2022
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE OF NAME (MINOR OF MAJOR OR EMANCIPATED) CASE NO. CV09-22-595 IN DISTRICT COURT OF THE 1ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR BONNER COUNTY IN THE SUBJECT: CHRISTOPHER PAUL-CAVANAUGH BAFUS A PETITION TO CHANGE THE NAME OF CHRISTOPHER PAUL-CAVANAUGH BAFUS, NOW RESIDING IN THE CITY OF …
A look at key Sonoma County elections appearing on Tuesday’s ballot
“Anyone can file a complaint and we want to keep the campaign focus,” Kathrein said. Committee donors include Community Futures LLC; California Real Estate Political Action Committee; James Ratto, Chairman of The Ratto Group of Companies, Inc.; and the Sonoma Alliance for Wineries and Environmental Political Action Committee. Although also contested, the race for 4th …
Pasco School Superintendent Kurt Browning will not seek a fourth term in 2024
LAND O’LAKES — One of Pasco County’s longest-serving officials has announced plans to make it a career after his current term ends. School Superintendent Kurt Browning, who won a third term in 2020, said Thursday he would not put his name on another ballot. He has held public office since 1980, when he first won …
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’ …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
(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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Powerful storm kills at least 2 in Florida panhandle
At least two people were killed and two others injured when a severe storm destroyed homes and toppled trees in the Florida Panhandle early Thursday morning, officials said. Mark Wool, meteorologist responsible for coordinating warnings at the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, said the two people killed were living in a mobile home in Washington …
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN | Legal announcements
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat a public hearing of qualified voters of the Romulus Central School District, Seneca County, Romulus, New York will be held at the Romulus Central School Board Conference Room, 5705 Route 96, Romulus, Seneca County , New York on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. PT, for the purpose …
El Dorado County School Boards and Community Members Recognized | South of Lake Tahoe
See full picture Dr. Ed Manansala and Dr. Todd Cutler with Board Members of LTUSD and the Boys and Girls Club At an awards ceremony on March 14, the El Dorado County School Boards Association (EDCSBA) recognized school board and community members for their contributions in 2021. The Superintendent of Schools of the County, Dr. …
Family files $500,000 claim against Kent School District
A law firm has filed a $500,000 claim against the Kent School District for the alleged sexual assault of a minor by a substitute teacher. Attorney Mark Lindquist, of Hermann Law Group with offices in Seattle and Tacoma, announced the claim in a Tuesday, March 22 press release. Surinderjit Mauli, 66, pleaded not guilty to …
Gun was fired on college campus when police confronted intruder, district says
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. – Clayton County Public Schools said someone fired a gun on a college campus when police confronted an intruder. A school district spokesperson said the shooting happened after hours on the evening of March 15 at Forest Park Middle School. The suspect was not a Clayton County student, the district said. Officials …
CUSD recognizes Classified Employees of the Year
Source: Coronado Unified School District Coronado Unified School District team members Laura Orozco, Terri Freepartner, Kimberley Junk, Ruben Sanchez and Kathy Wood (not pictured) received the Classified Employee of the Year awards at the reunion of the Board of Directors on March 10. Coronado Unified School District annually recognizes five outstanding classified employees representing the …
The Day – Municipal Meetings
East of Lyme Monday — Zoning Appeal Board, 6:30 pm Town Hall meeting room. Tuesday — special meeting of the finance council, 7 p.m., town hall; Port Management/Shell Commission, 7 p.m., City Hall. Wednesday—Board of Assessment Appeals, 6 p.m., Town Hall; Meeting of the Council of elected officials and public hearing, 7 p.m., town hall. …
Special education teachers tell Edmonds School Board they feel ‘let down’ by district administration
Principals of the Edmonds School Board are meeting virtually on Tuesday evening. Educators working in the Edmonds School District’s special education program and their supporters appeared outside the virtual Edmonds School Board meeting on Tuesday to voice their concerns about the program, saying in a letter that they ” feel completely abandoned” by the district …
Draheim says education is well funded by the state; Lippert is good for rural areas, farmers; The Town of Northfield Partners with MCCD
There is no school today in the Minneapolis School District, after months of negotiations that did not result in a collective agreement between Minneapolis public schools and educators’ unions. The issues for the union are higher wages, smaller class sizes and mental health support in the district. The Minneapolis Public School District responded that there …
Steuben County Sheriff’s Office February Report
The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office released its monthly report for February. Read Sheriff Allard’s full report below.: It’s a beautiful day in Steuben County. February saw ice, snow, sun and rain, sometimes all on the same day! Buds are visible on the maple trees and syrup season is near. As we look forward to spring …
Jefferson Middle School could be the next Madison School District building to be renamed | local education
Jefferson Middle School could be the next Madison school to be renamed, according to the Madison School Board‘s agenda for its regular February meeting. District spokesman Tim LeMonds said Jenkins’ request is based on community feedback on the matter, and Jenkins will request the creation of an ad hoc committee to begin exploring the potential …
New St. Elmo Police Chief Focuses on Youth
February 26 – A new police chief has taken over the St. Elmo Police Department. St. Elmo Police Chief Jeremy Scruggs now oversees a department consisting of two patrol officers and four part-time police officers. “We moved into town Feb. 6 and I started work Feb. 7,” Scruggs said. Scruggs, his 22-year-old wife Lacey and …
School bus driver charged with drunk driving causing crash in Deer Park while students were on board
James Dolan, 61, of Hoffman Estates. Police say a school bus driver, who was driving while intoxicated, caused an accident in Deer Park while students from Barrington District 220 were on the bus. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded at approximately 4:20 p.m. Thursday at Cuba Road and Ela Road in Deer Park to a …
budget report line causes spats | News, Sports, Jobs
HARRISBURG — With a single sentence slipped 15 pages into an otherwise dry budget report on the state Department of Education, an independent tax watchdog has embarked on a heated and deeply politicized debate about the links between funding schools and student performance. In a section of the report analyzing the relationship between …
SC virtual public school programs flounder. Aiken might have an answer. | Colombia
Many South Carolina K-12 virtual public school programs suffer from high failure rates. The problems have become so acute that Horry County School District, the third-largest school district in the state, announced at a January 25 board meeting that it was considering ending its virtual program after that about half of his students failed at …
Officials: School threat suspect should face charges | News, Sports, Jobs
MARQUETTE — Following an online threat at Gwinn-area community schools that was uncovered on Sunday, the student who allegedly made the threat is expected to face charges in juvenile court, officials said Thursday. After all buildings in the neighborhood closed on Monday, classes resumed on Tuesday. GACS Superintendent Brandon Bruce said the Forsyth …
Early ballots show Bellingham school, library funding fails
The voters were spread over funding for schools in Bellingham and Ferndale and a library measure in Birch Bay, according to the vote count on election night. Polls closed at 8 p.m. on Tuesday February 8 for the special election which featured a bond measure for Bellingham schools, a levy renewal for Ferndale schools and …
Companies promote healthy lifestyles | News, Sports, Jobs
Above: Erin Maidl, office manager, and CJ Johnson, owner of Cutting Edge Fitness at Fairmont. The fitness center offers free memberships to Martin County students and families. FAIRMONT– In an effort to meet community needs, Cutting Edge Fitness in Fairmont is offering free memberships to students and families in Martin County. …
Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 2.1.22
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Matthew Atchley, 53, of Cameron Park, has been appointed associate director of high-security men’s facilities at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Atchley has served as Warden of Salinas Valley State Prison since 2019, where he held several positions from 2004 to 2016 and …
Novato school district approves $4 million in cuts and layoffs
After more than four hours of discussion, Novato Unified School District administrators agreed to $4 million in budget cuts, including at least 30 teacher layoffs. The layoffs and other cuts are seen as crucial to aligning with a drop in student enrollment, eliminating deficit spending and refining an organizational structure that hasn’t been streamlined in …
Longtime desegregation watcher released from Pulaski County case; judge says he’s ‘no longer calling for the services of an expert’
U.S. District Chief Judge D. Price Marshall Jr. announced Thursday that he is ending the appointment of Margie Powell as expert court judge in a Pulaski County federal school desegregation lawsuit, in from Tuesday. The announcement is the latest indicator that the 39-year-old lawsuit is coming to an end after hitting every aspect of the …
Utah teacher sues school district for retaliating against her for reporting sexual harassment among 5th graders
By Michelle Watson, CNN A Utah teacher is suing her former employer after saying he retaliated against her for reporting sexual harassment among her students, according to court documents filed last week. Kathryn Moore is suing Utah’s Park City School District “for violation of Title IX” and “breach of state contract,” according to the lawsuit …
Former school administrator suggests district keep lease with Cerro Coso | News
On January 11, retired school administrator Paul Kaminski spoke out in favor of the district’s continuation of Cerro Coso Community College as a tenant of the district’s Snyder Avenue campus, which once served as the campus for the Monroe High School, Jacobsen Middle School, and Tehachapi High School. His comments came during a Tehachapi Unified …
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Yazoo County School District Bus Bullying Report
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A frustrated Yazoo County mother who is upset that her son is being chronically bullied contacted 3 On Your Side. Wendy Burgess told WLBT that her son’s bullying at school and on the school bus was not properly handled by the Yazoo County School District or the bus service. “It’s ridiculous. …
Schmitt sues school districts with mask and quarantine mandates
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Attorney General Eric Schmitt will file lawsuits against several School districts who enforce mask mandates and quarantine orders, his office said. Republican Attorney General sent cease and desist letters to more than 50 schools in December, ordering them to stop Mandates COVID-19 which may have been canceled by a recent court …
Carlmont staff unsure of administration change – Scot Scoop News
Sean Priest has taken over administration of Carlmont as acting principal, which has sparked uncertainty and curiosity among staff about the next semester of school and who the new principal will be. Priest took over the role of principal this semester after former principal Ralph Crame left Carlmont High School. Crame left for a position …
School districts need substitutes to fill staffing shortages | Best Stories
Districts get creative with substitute teachers (WXOW) – A coronavirus powered by a fast-spreading Omicron variant and common winter illnesses are taxing many Coulee-area schools, leading to staffing shortages. School districts have had to get creative with managing current staff to fill as many vacancies as possible to keep schools safe and open to educate …
Main Street goes virtual learning today, Wednesday
The Hot Springs School District said Monday that the Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School will switch to AMI Virtual Days today and Wednesday, citing a “large number” of positive COVID-19 cases among students and members of the staff. The school building will be closed to students and all work will take place …
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Sick staff led e-learning transition to River Bluff
LEXINGTON, SC (WIS) – Families at River Bluff High School will be temporarily returning to an online learning model on Monday, and their principal said it was because there weren’t enough healthy staff. On Friday evening, Lexington School District One sent an email stating that the school will be sticking to the following virtual schedule …
Berkeley school district sees high absenteeism rate amid COVID-19 isolation
The Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, saw 62 teachers and 53 classified staff absent from school on Wednesday due to the isolation of COVID-19. The high number of absences is a trend that started Monday and continues today, according to BUSD spokeswoman Trish McDermott. She added that the school district had also processed 25 …
Snow forecast causes federal offices in DC to close | Washington, DC News
A winter storm containing heavy snowfall was expected to batter the District of Columbia, northern Virginia and central Maryland overnight, bringing at least 3-7 inches of snow to the area until Monday after -midday. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for the area from 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST Monday. Wind …
New Rochelle schools to go remote as COVID rises
NEW ROCHELLE, NY – The New Rochelle City School District has become the last in Westchester County to temporarily switch to distance education rather than in-person classes, when students return from break on Monday. In a letter to the families, Superintendent Jonathan Raymond said the district would not resume face-to-face classes until at least January …
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As virus cases skyrocket, some districts are considering distance learning. Philly is sticking to its plan to reopen schools next week.
A handful of school districts in the region plan to switch to virtual learning when the school year resumes next week, as cases of the coronavirus, fueled by the highly transmissible variant of omicron, reach all-time highs for the pandemic. Districts consider postponing return of students to class – including Camden City School District and …
Former Leechburg Area School Board Member Returns as New District Business Director
Leechburg-area school district officials have hired a familiar face as the new business manager. Teresa Edinger, a 1987 graduate and former school board member, was unanimously approved as the best financial administrator on December 8. Edinger lives in the district. She received an associate’s degree in computerized accounting from the Monroeville School of Business in …
From the Editor: Here are the top 10 Oshkosh trends and stories of the year
In its latest post from 2021, the Oshkosh Examiner provides the editor’s take on the 10 most important trends and stories of the year. Be sure to check out the reviewer’s list of the 10 titles that have garnered the most attention on the internet. 10. Oshkosh Defense wins major contract but sends work out …
Laguna Beach USD names 2021-22 employee of the year
Megan Bhaskaran was named Teacher of the Year and Kelli Merda was named Ranked Employee of the Year earlier this month. Courtesy of LBUSD A social studies teacher and human resources assistant from the Thurston Middle School district have been selected as the 2021-2022 Employee of the Year for the Laguna Beach Unified School District. …
TikTok ‘violent threat to schools’ trend puts Central Coast high schools on high alert – KION546
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) Parents and school districts are releasing statements of concern over a social media challenge violently threatening schools. The San Benito School District sent a letter to parents about a “disturbing message” circulating on the TikTok social media platform, a trend that includes a threat to school safety on Friday, December 17. …
A Utah school district says, “Enough! “
SANDY, Utah, December 14, 2021 / PRNewswire / – In a 4-to-3 vote, the Canyons School District permanently suspended the controversial Second Stage Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program from use at their K-8 schools. The program was previously suspended in September after it was revealed that the program contained age-inappropriate sexual content that violated …
Board of Education reorganized, three new members inducted – The Fort Morgan Times
Teri Lapp (left) is credited with serving on the Morgan County School District Re-3 Education Council from 2017 to 2021, spending the last two years as board chair. (Katie Roth / The Fort Morgan Times) Derek Gerken (left) is credited with serving on the Morgan County School District Re-3 Education Council from 2013-2021 (Katie Roth …
Nearly 700 students absent from Lucy Beckham high school on Monday after threats on social media
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (WCBD) – Almost 700 students were absent from Lucy Beckham High School in Mount Pleasant on Monday following a “suspected threat of violence”. Principal Anna Dassing emailed parents late Sunday evening to let them know that the school was working with the Mount Pleasant Police Department, Emergency Management and the Charleston County …
Constant wave of students show up over racist slurs and bullying
Students of color face racial slurs and bullying inside and outside the classroom, and many of those fed up have walked out of the classroom, speaking out at council meetings administration and even sued school districts. Students at Tigard High School organized the walkout to protest a video posted to social media that appears to …
What did Los Gatos High School know about Shannon O’Connor and what did the officials do about it? – NBC bay area
The first complaint about Shannon O’Connor to Los Gatos High School came from a parent on December 14, 2020, according to internal school emails obtained exclusively by the NBC Bay Area investigation unit. The mother told then interim manager Paul Robinson, “Shannon Bruga [O’Connor] buys alcohol for teens â€and“ my daughter… overdosed on edibles â€. …
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WSAZ investigation | Still no reimbursement for school trips
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia (WSAZ) – It’s been over a year and a half since 260 eighth-graders in Cabell County were supposed to travel to the nation’s Capitol on the trip of a lifetime. But that trip, like so many others, was canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions when the trip was cut short. Now parents and …
Proposals are flowing for 3 downtown Fargo properties
Jim Gilmour, the city’s strategic planner, released proposals last week from seven developers from across the region who came up with plans for housing and commercial projects on three city plots of property. The projects, which show a growing local and regional interest in the booming city center, range from strictly residential developments to mixed-use …
How a prosecutor spoke to a predominantly white jury and was convicted in the Arbery case
“Anyone with warm blood in their veins who witnessed the video and knew the background to what had happened knew it was wrong,” King said. The affair, from the outset, echoed painful themes in the Great South. The murder of a black by armed whites, presented to a jury which included only one black. The …
Hold school districts accountable for the use of COVID dollars
The mess over the $ 76 million in “risk pay” bonuses awarded by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to county employees for their work during the pandemic is remarkable. It is also a serious warning to all taxpayers. Who do we hold responsible for the huge sums of US bailout money available to …
Palestinian school workers receive Thanksgiving gift
Nov 18 — The Palestine Independent School District offered its employees grade 11 turkeys on Tuesday, November 16. “We have so much to be thankful for as a school district,†said Stanley Sokolowski, Chairman of the Board of Directors of PISD. “On the part of the board, giving our employees turkeys only shows a small …
Prosecutor criticizes Hudson mayor Craig Shubert for triggering threats
Hudson Mayor Craig Shubert will not face criminal charges following the firestorm he started in September by demanding the resignation of the school board or facing criminal charges for false allegations of authorization of child pornography in a college class. Summit County Prosecutor Sherri Bevan Walsh released her ruling on Tuesday, accompanied by a scathing …
Spartanburg School District 1 hosts flu clinics for K-8 students
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC (WSPA) – Kindergarten to Grade 8 students in Spartanburg School District 1 will be able to roll up their sleeves to stay healthy. School officials said that by the end of the week 64 students in 7 of their schools will have received the flu shot. The nurse practitioner said she was …
Baraboo School District Administration Building Expected to Receive $ 51,000 in Projects to Address Problems | Education
Baraboo School District administrators Tammy Thompson Kapp, left, and Michele Yates-Wickus take part in a socially distanced meeting on July 15, 2020, in the administration building. The building is expected to receive approximately $ 51,000 in upgrades this winter to address conference room issues, lack of confidential meeting space, and erratic heating. NEWS ARCHIVES OF …
South Colonie CSD announces ‘Stuff the Bus’ toddler toy campaign
COLONIE, NY (NEWS10) – The South Colonie Central School District has announced its 2021 “Stuff the Bus” Toys for Tots campaign. The district will be holding toy drives at several locations in South Colonie. The school district will launch the campaign at Saddlewood Elementary School on November 29 at 9:45 a.m. Over 100 vehicles deliver …
School vaccine mandate has worked, Cowlitz State and County officials say | Education
Overall, Toutle Lake had the most total religious exemptions, followed closely by Castle Rock. Kelso had the highest overall vaccination rate, while Kalama lost the highest percentage of staff to the vaccine, according to state data. (See attached graphic for a full breakdown.) Statewide, 89.2% of education workers, or 138,874 people, were fully immunized by …
Roth steps down as principal of Flagstaff High School; Cullen opens up about his resignation | Education
Cullen said that, if the opportunity presented itself, he would not treat the incident any differently, even though he often pondered the matter. “I sat down. Do I have a parent who wants to file a complaint? No. Do I have a victim? No. … That kid who walked in and took the video. Did …
Voters will decide funding for schools, law enforcement and more
EUGENE, Ore. – Local law enforcement, school districts and more are seeking funding through measures during the November election. Ballots must be dropped off at an official drop-off point before 8:00 p.m. this evening to be counted. The Western Lane Ambulance District is seeking to impose a five-year option fee for services. The first direct …
Mysterious resignations undermine transparency, advocates say
Sarah Steelman, the office of the commissioner of administration for Missouri, was asked to resign in October. No reason has been put forward by Steelman or Governor Mike Parson. COLOMBIA A week after last month’s reshuffle that left a cabinet member in Gov. Mike Parson’s administration without her job, a Kansas City area superintendent announced …
