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Derby residents hold school board meeting to support principal’s lesson on ‘white privilege’ – Ottawa Herald
By Suzanne Perez Kansas News Service WICHITA, Kansas — Debate over a white privilege video dominated Derby’s school board meeting this week, with one board member linking the video to critical race theory and others saying they support his message and the director who shared it. More than 100 people crammed into boardrooms and an …
Board votes to make masks optional
POINT PLEASANT — The Mason County School Board voted, 5-0 Tuesday, to drop all masking mandates, making masks optional in county schools. Council members Dale Shobe, Rhonda Tennant, Meagan Bonecutter, Jared Billings and Ashley Cossin were in attendance. Superintendent Keith Burdette was also present. During the public delegations, Mark Oliver, parent, addressed the council. …
Letter to the editor: Make your voice heard on school mask mandates
For the editor, Deaf leaders unnecessarily put students at risk – Last week, the Paso Robles School Board had the chance to read the writing on the wall and drop the face mask enforcement before the public backlash over how ridiculous it all got out of control. They did not take this opportunity. In fact, …
Reminder petition for Romulus school board members approved – The News Herald
Recall petitions involving three members of the Romulus School Board have received court approval to proceed and signatures are being collected. The petitions target Board Chair Debi Pyles, Vice Chair Judy Kennard and Secretary Susan Evitts. The effort was spearheaded by longtime Romulus educator Rita Hampton. Hampton regularly attends meetings and has been among the …
Plymouth School Board approves request to cancel 2019 checks and amendment to student handbook on online learning days
At the Plymouth School Board meeting on February 1st Kandi Tinkey has asked the board to approve a resolution that will allow the company to void 22 checks from 2019 that have not been cashed. The total amount of the check to be written off is $995.88. The council approved his request. The school board …
🌱 Cherry Street Shooting + Increased private school enrollment
Happy Monday, people of Grand Rapids! Let’s start this day. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Grand Rapids today. First, today’s weather forecast: Cloudy with flurries. Top: 29 Bottom: 16. Here are the top 3 stories in Grand Rapids today: One person was injured in a shooting in Grand Rapids on …
Conflict of Interest for Board Member Cited at Stand Up for Stanley Meeting | News
Organizers of an effort to keep Dean Stanley as superintendent of the White County Central School District believe there was a ‘pretty good conflict of interest’ for a board member who last week voted against renewing the Stanley contract. “If there is, you can’t be impartial in this situation and vote on it,” Robert O’Dell …
Litter boxes for students who identify as furries? Not so, says school official
It started with a comment at a school board meeting, which was then amplified by a Republican leader from the state of Michigan, and culminated with a school principal explaining that, no, there was no litter boxes on school grounds for students to use if they identify as furries. . “It is inadmissible that this …
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State Should Allow Remote Testimony for Wasilla Board of Game Meeting
Through Michael Richards Update: 58 a few minutes ago Published: 58 a few minutes ago Two bull moose graze on vegetation along Postmark Drive near Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport as the sun sets on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 20, 2020. (Bill Roth/DNA) I recently had to sign up to attend and testify at the Wasilla …
After paying $ 34,000 to equity consultants, NHC school board to reconsider Sophic Solutions contract
A sign reading ‘FIGHT FOR [Black, Indigenous and People of Color] STUDENTS ‘is raised in a crowd of people trying to enter the education board building. (Photo from Port City Daily / Alexandria Sands Williams) NEW HANOVER COUNTY – The New Hanover County Board of Education plans to vote later this month on its relationship …
Northampton Health Board to take up vax passport proposal
NORTHAMPTON – A proposal to require anyone aged 5 and over to present full proof of vaccination before entering restaurants, gyms and other covered businesses across town will be considered again by Council on Thursday health. The meeting was originally scheduled for January 3, but it was canceled because, under the requirements of the Open …
Extra Pay for Minority Teachers as Minnesota School Board Votes Unanimously to Provide ‘Allowances’ | News
A The Minnesota school board voted unanimously to provide “extra allowances” to non-white teachers if they mentor other minority teachers. Like reported by based in Minnesota Alpha News, the Mankato School District adopted the policy earlier this month, allowing minority teachers to separate from their white colleagues to “reduce isolation.” MINNESOTA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING REQUIRES …
Manheim Central Board May Consider Evaluating Library Book Review Process Next Year | Community news
When: Manheim Central school board meeting, December 1. What happened: Resident Danelle Nelson has asked the school board to remove the book “Two Boys Kissing” by David Levithan from the college library. Details: Nelson read several excerpts from the book including a passage that dealt with suicide. She didn’t think the book was appropriate reading …
After hazing-related suspensions, Wall’s school board approves hiring of substitutes, interim athletic director
Driving up the monetary cost of a high school football hazing scandal that rocked Wall Township, the school board on Tuesday night approved several hires to replace staff on paid leave, including an interim athletic director who will be paid $ 600 per day. The Wall Township Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the …
local school and special districts begin to consider cards for the passage to district elections | Local news
Santa Barbara County Independent constituency commission of citizens adopted a final map and most local towns are in the early stages of redistribution before their April deadline. Meanwhile, several school districts and special districts in Santa Barbara County are moving to district-level elections for their boards of directors, with maps based on 2020 data. United …
written candidate of Warwick school board certified as election winner, successfully overthrows GOP-approved board chair | Power and politics of the Palestinian Authority
A written candidate for the Warwick School Board was officially declared the winner on Thursday, ending the last contested race in the 2021 municipal election. For six weeks, the outcome remained undecided as a judge weighed whether 139 written votes should count towards candidate Emily Zimmerman’s total. Without those votes, which appeared as “Emily Zimmer” …
Board of Alders rejects Dominguez for the post of chief of police
Board of Alders denies Mayor Elicker’s appointment of Staff Sgt. Renée Dominguez at the head of the police. Charlotte hugues 01:14, 07 Dec 2021 Contributing journalist Natalie Kainz, Multimedia Editor-in-Chief On Monday evening, the council of aldermen rejected Mayor Justin Elicker’s appointment of Renee Dominguez as the New Haven permanent police chief until January 31, …
AG investigates allegations of sexual misconduct at LI’s Babylon High School
Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday announced a new investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by teachers at a suburban Long Island high school. The Babylon School District has pulled scores of teachers out of classrooms in recent weeks after former students laid the charges in recent weeks. “Every student on Long Island and New …
Alarm about Middletown Board Education Response
For the publisher: I am writing to express my concern about the Middletown School Board’s response to concerns that were brought to the Board’s attention by four different unions on October 14th.e, in a memorandum from the city’s director of equal opportunities and diversity management, and in detailed allegations that were sent anonymously by 15 …
Driver Almost Hit Students Exiting East Texas School Bus | Local News
Carthage ISD officials voice safety concerns and urge drivers to be careful around school buses after inattentive driver crashed and nearly collided with students getting off a bus in Texas 315. The incident, which happened on November 8, was captured by one of the school bus’s video cameras and shows the car speeding into a …
Parents Get Angry Over Handling Dirty “White Power” Video With Cullman School Board’s Prez Child
Parents are outraged by the inaction of an Alabama school district after a video posted on Snapchat earlier this month showing the son of a school board president chanting ‘white power’ and ‘kill every n —- rs ”while another student was filming. In an email to Cullman City School District Superintendent Kyle Kalloff and members …
Safety, school sale in front of Brooke board of directors | News, Sports, Jobs
Warren Scott SECURITY ISSUE – The Brooke County School Board was asked on Monday about security measures regarding Brooke High School and presented plans to solicit bids for the former Colliers Elementary School. WELLSBURG – The Brooke County School Board was asked about safety measures at Brooke High School on Monday and presented plans to …
Menominee County Board of Directors Responds to Health Concerns | New
MENOMINEE — Menominee County will participate in a nationwide effort to secure settlement funds from major opioid distributors and a drug maker, Menominee County commissioners agreed at their regular board meeting on Tuesday. . Opioid maker Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a unit of Johnson & Johnson, and pharmaceutical distributors McKesson, Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen are expected to …
Newberg school board fires Superintendent Joe Morelock
This is the latest in a series of highly charged and controversial moves in Newberg through: KOIN 6 News Staff Posted: November 9, 2021 / 10:59 PM PST / Update: November 9, 2021 / 11:10 PM PST Dr Joe Morelock was fired as principal of the Newberg School District on November 9, 2021 (YouTube screenshot) …
District 6 School Board Member Taylor Sullivan Removes Candidate Page to Avoid ‘Harmful Environment’ | Colorado News
November 6 – The Greeley-Evans School District heard from concerned teachers on Friday over a social media thread posted on the candidate page of a newly elected education council member. The Taylor Sullivan-owned page has since been deleted and Sullivan issued a statement about the posts written by a “Taylor Sullivan administrator for D6 School …
Republicans back fascist militias threatening school board members, teachers and students
Last Tuesday, October 26, members of two fascist militia groups, the Proud Boys and People’s Rights, stormed a Portland Public School board meeting and refused to wear masks, which resulted in the in-person meeting being canceled. The topic of the meeting was whether or not to make vaccinations compulsory for students aged 12 and over. …
Pulaski County Special School Board sets date for meeting requested by parents on mask policy
The Pulaski County Special School District School Board has scheduled a meeting on November 9 at 5 p.m. in response to a group of parents who have called for a meeting to consider overturning the mandate that students and employees wear face masks inside. The district said a special 45-minute meeting will begin one hour …
Utilities Commission Approves Request to Increase Loan Amount for White Rock Wastewater Treatment Plant – Los Alamos Reporter
COUNTY PRESS RELEASE Los Alamos Public Service Council members voted unanimously to approve Order 712 at last Wednesday’s council meeting and forward it to County Council for consideration. If Council approves the order at its November 9 meeting, it will authorize the utility manager to request that the Department of Public Utilities loan amount from …
The Secret Lives of Board Members in the Marketing Industry
Many aspects of this industry are somewhat too much shrouded in mystery, from the ins and outs of third-party cookies to exactly what marketers do when they sit on a company’s board of directors. So, for Corporate Governance Month, we’ve decided to raise the curtain on this last one and ask marketers what it’s really …
Marinette School Board update on COVID plans | New
MARINETTE — The Marinette School Board on Tuesday discussed the current state of COVID-19 in the district and how the district will continue to manage it. Superintendent Corry Lambie said a COVID plan was discussed with the rest of the board at a workshop, and reviewed the plan at the regular board meeting for those …
King County Board of Health in favor of repealing bicycle helmet law, but delays vote
The King County Board of Health on Thursday signaled its support for the repeal of the county’s bicycle helmet law, but voted to postpone taking formal action until November to respond to community messages and the sensitization. While members expressed unanimous support for wearing helmets on bicycles and scooters, questions posed at Thursday’s board meeting …
Letter to the Editor | West Bend School Board To Re-Evaluate SEL Education Program
October 21, 2021 – West Bend, WI – Dear Editor: Residents of the West Bend School District (WBSD) should plan to attend upcoming school board meetings on October 25, November 8 and November 22 at 5:30 p.m. pm, in the high school auditorium. The school board should discuss and decide whether the leftist ideology of …
State officials ask parents to pressure school officials
Representatives from Loudon and Salisbury states were spelled out in encouraging Merrimack Valley parents to speak out, write letters to the newspaper and vote against members of the Merrimack Valley School Board who they say , do not listen to their interests. Spread over folding chairs in the resonant interior of the Loudon Fire Station …
The ACGC Board of Directors is hiring a superintendent search service; hopes to appoint interim next week | Education
The Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City School Board met in a special session Monday night to select an executive search service and review applications from half a dozen applicants for the interim superintendent position. After hearing video conference presentations from three consultants, the board decided to contract with the Minnesota School Boards Association to help them find a …