The Jamestown School Board has officially adopted a $104.5 million budget for the 2024-25 school year that will now go onto voters for final approval. The spending plan includes no increase in the tax levy. District Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations Brittnay Spry said since March, the replacement of two lifts at the bus […]
Catholic public schools across Toronto will not be flying the "pro-life" flag in the month of May after school board trustees voted against it. The motion, proposed by Trustee Michael Del Grande, sparked controversy among other trustees of the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), who ultimately did not support it during Tuesday's board meeting. It proposed that the International Pro-Life Flag be flown throughout May and asked the board to accommodate all staff and students who...
By Jerrie Whiteley Herald Democrat Early voting starts Monday for school and city elections. A number of area school districts have places up for grabs on their school boards. Residents can vote for their particular school district’s election at any of the county’s vote centers. Below is a list of the local candidates for the school boards. Pottsboro ISD Vote for none, one or two: Audrea Shea Perdu Mike Springer Casey Shines Doyle Roy Jr. Sherman ISD School Board Trustee Place 1 (three-year...
(The Center Square) — The University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents has voted to increase tuition at the state’s 26 public colleges and universities and create a new tuition tier for international students. The 2.5% in-state undergraduate tuition hike applies to USG schools for the 2024-25 academic year. Out-of-state tuition will increase by 5% systemwide. A new tuition tier for out-of-country students was set at 2% more than the out-of-state student rate. ...
District officials are hopeful the new schedule will reverse declining enrollment trends and be better for students, families and employees.
The Harrison County Board of Education voted on its large-scale school consolidation proposal Tuesday night.
Michigan State University Board of Trustees will vote Friday on whether or not to increase meal and housing rates by almost 7% (6.89%) for the 2024-25 school year for incoming students.
The board announced the settlement with the former superintendent after a 6-1 vote during a regular business meeting.
Aisha Carr suspected of unethical conduct. Her supporters criticized the board.
At their final meeting of the month on Monday, Richmond City School Board members will discuss topics that could impact numerous students across the district, including a school name change and staffing shortages.
The Port of Oakland Board of Commissioners unanimously voted this week to change the name of Oakland International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, infuriating San Francisco officials who promised to sue over the decision. The name change will be finalized if approved in a second vote May 9. "I’m very pleased with today’s unanimous board approval, especially as a proud Oaklander myself who wants to enhance economic activity and local jobs for Oakland," Danny Wan,...
The Jefferson Parish School Board has approved a settlement agreement that will reform its policies for placing students in alternative schools, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center.