Iowa City Community School District teachers are working behind the scenes to transition Hills Elementary School students to Alexander Elementary School by this fall following the school’s closure. Starting this fall, all Hills students will attend Alexander Elementary School at 3571 Sycamore St., along with six teachers and 10 support staff. Alexander is almost three
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.
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...
After facing a needed $3.75 million budget reduction that led to the closure of Hills Elementary, the Iowa City Community School District also saw millions in losses from private school vouchers this year. The district board of directors voted on Tuesday to approve its budget for fiscal 2025, which has declined since the previous year.
CEDAR CITY — It’s official: Cedar High School’s moniker will remain the Reds. At its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, the Iron County School District Board of Education voted 4-3 to retain the Reds name, which had five years ago replaced “Redmen,” the school’s longtime nickname and mascot. After comments from the public and board […]
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 […]
(The Center Square) - The Arkansas Joint Performance Review Committee will meet again Tuesday to discuss its findings on the Board of Corrections' actions when it hired a private attorney. Sen. Jim Petty, R-Van Buren, made a motion to turn over the findings to the Arkansas Inspector General. He said in his motion that the BOC operated with disregard for public transparency and lacked financial and statutory authority to enter into the contract. Petty also said there are perceived...
The proposition gives three or more council members the power to bring an item to the agenda. Before it was passed, only the mayor could bring items to the agenda.
(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.
By Jerrie Whiteley Herald Democrat Editor’s Note: A previous story incorrectly stated the first day of early voting. Early voting begins April 22. Early voting… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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...