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Mar 26 2024
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This Springfield developer has emerged as largest individual donor in school board race
Curtis Jared has emerged as the largest individual donor, so far, in the Springfield school board race. The real estate investor, developer and manager has provided a total of $43,000 — a mix of cash and in-kind services — to three candidates on the April 2 ballot. More than half went to candidate Chad Rollins, who just reported $25,500 in cash from Jared plus $2,500 worth of in-kind donations
Springfield News-LeaderApr 01 2024
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Virginia community in chaos over school board member's MAGA riot arrest: report
A community in the Shenandoah Valley in Northwest Virginia is at each other's throats over what to do following the arrest of a prominent school board member for his alleged participation in the January 6 attack on the United States Capitol. to The Daily Beast, "At the center of this modern maelstrom is Miles Adkins, who was elected to the Frederick County board as an independent in 2021...
Raw StoryMar 25 2024
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Bettendorf school board report card: Financials, future dates and legislative talks
As previously reported, the Bettendorf school board discussed passing a formal resolution in support of Iowa's AEAs last meeting. While some board members — namely, Andrew Champion and Linda Smithson — expressed strong support for the AEAs and their various services, others had some concerns and questions about Iowa's current system. Board President Patrick Larkin suggested that the district
Quad-City TimesApr 06 2024
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Parents Concerned Over Ontario School Board’s ‘Intrusive’ Survey on Students’ Sexual Orientation and Gender
Parents in the Thames Valley District are raising questions about a student survey they say is “intrusive” and lacks transparency. The Concerned Parents Association of London and Area (CPAL) says it’s concerned over the Everyone Belongs Student Survey, which asks questions about students’ sexual orientation and gender identity. The survey is designed for students in Grades 7 to 12, CPAL said.
The Epoch TimesMar 31 2024
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'Look what was under the old print in one of the frames' and the school board: Jan Risher
There's a Chinese saying that translates to: No coincidence — no story. That idea explains how my buying 14 old picture frames for my husband to use to for his art led to an invitation to present at an Orleans Parish School Board meeting. The day after I brought the giant pile of frames to my husband, I was at work. He was in his studio framing. He texted, "Look what was under the old print in
The Times-PicayuneFeb 23 2024
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Durham school board approves 11 percent raise
Classified workers in Durham Public Schools will receive a flat 11 percent raise over their 2022-23 compensation for the rest of the school year, the Board of Education decided on Thursday. The vote came at 11:30 p.m., five hours into the much anticipated and emotional meeting. It passed 5-2, with Emily Chavez and Alexandra Valladares voting no. While workers will make more money than they did
Indy WeekMar 16 2024
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School board to ask JCC and Williamsburg for an additional $8M in new budget
The Williamsburg-James City County School Board is asking the two localities for an additional $8 million in the next budget, mostly to pay for salary increases. Superintendent Olwen Herron told the City Council and Board of Supervisors at a joint meeting Friday that the increase is essential to remain competitive and fully staffed. Herron also said the budget puts a large focus on employee
Daily PressMar 16 2024
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From Pre-K to High School: CCPS Students Excel Across the Board
La Plata, MD – In a recent ceremony that highlighted the diverse talents and commitments of its students, the Charles County Board of Education paid tribute to eight Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students. The honorees, recognized for their achievements in academic excellence, personal responsibility, and career readiness, exemplify the best of student dedication and success across
The Southern Maryland ChronicleApr 09 2024
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N.J. school board member, wife stole $53K from PTA and football club, cops say
A school board member and his wife were charged with theft after police in Middlesex County said they conspired to steal more than $53,485 from a public school parent teacher association and an athletic organization in Old Bridge. Leonardo Marchetta, 42, and Dana A. Marchetta, 41, both of Old Bridge, were charged Monday with taking nearly $41,068 from the Grissom Elementary School PTA and $12,
nj.comMar 22 2024
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Norfolk School Board approves budget for FY 25, increasing teachers' pay
The School Board of the City of Norfolk approved their proposed budget that increases teachers' pay by eight percent and provides retention bonuses. NORFOLK, Va. — The School Board of the City of Norfolk approved its budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025 on Wednesday. In a five to two vote, the school board approved a $672 million budget that supports an increase in pay for teachers and
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