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Did Voters Accept the Palm Beach School District Property Tax?
Tax would fund arts programs, help improve teacher salaries, school safety, mental health resourcesAll money in the Palm Beach County School District is overseen by independent groupsA special property tax for public schools in Palm Beach…
El Paso high school SAT exams were ‘lost in transit,’ district says
Comment this storyCommentRaina Porras and her mother were in the car when they saw papers strewn on the street last week.Looking closer, Porras, a junior from El Paso High School, saw what looked like Scantron bubbles filled on the pages.…
Measure A could bring millions to the Lompoc School District
Election day is less than a week away and in Lompoc, a school bond measure is on the ballot again. This is the third time the district has attempted to pass a measure that would increase funding for facility maintenance.Measure A is a $125…
Polk School District Plans New Schools to Accommodate County Growth
Polk County Public Schools could add more than 10 new schools and undertake renovation projects to accommodate the large number of new students expected to flow into the county by 2041, according to an annual district plan. The Capital…
Palm Beach Co. schools want to continue to receive a portion of your property tax
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Palm Beach County School District hopes voters will continue to fund district operations with a portion of their property taxes when they go to the polls.Current referendum voters approved in 2018 will expire…
Lancaster School District outlines plans for superintendent search | Local News
The Lancaster School District is holding public forums next week for residents to share their thoughts on…
Notice of Reorganized School District #7 Open Public Meeting, Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 7:00…
Public notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Board of Education for the Reorganized School District No. 7 in Jackson County, Missouri, will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. to consider and act upon…
Mission Pest Control donates $10,000 to Solana Beach School District
Local business Mission Pest Control has become the Solana Beach Schools Foundation's first Diamond Level Business Partner for the 2022-23 school year thanks to a generous donation of $10,000.Mission Pest Control's donation will help fund…
Sumter School Board candidates for Districts 4, 5 and 6 share their platforms; best quotes from 8…
All nine Sumter School Board seats are up for election in November, and the Sumter School District's core group of teachers held their second of three candidate forums Wednesday night…
Biden-Harris administration invests $80 million to improve school lunch nutrition
Washington, DC, October 11, 2022 - The Biden-Harris administration today provided $50 million in grants for schools to invest in new catering equipment that will allow them to continue serving nutritious meals. Today's funding is…
Baldwinsville school district superintendent charged with DWI after football game, police say
Baldwinsville, NY — The Baldwinsville School District superintendent was charged Friday night with DWI after he was suspected of being drunk at a football game, police said.Several students told police they believed Jason Thomson, 48, had…
Pontotoc City School District Continues to be A-Rated | New
The Pontotoc City School District will earn an A grade for its performance in the 2021-22 school year when…
Pro-life school kids say Las Vegas school district is censored
Students at pro-life school say Las Vegas school district censored their attempts to advertise anti-abortion meetingsNevada high school faces lawsuit as students from anti-abortion club say they faced discrimination and…
Neshaminy School District, support for union disagree on contract
The exclusion of benefits for spouses of Neshaminy School District support staff appears to be the main stumbling block to a negotiated settlement between the school board and Neshaminy Educational Support Professional Association…
Greeley-Evans School District School Board Member Pepper Mueller to Step Down Sept. 30
On an evening when the Greeley-Evans School District officially announced the impending resignation of a board member, the district on Monday heard several citizens express their displeasure over a variety of issues, including the board's…
Sweetwater Union High School District’s Second Family Seeks Legal Action Against District…
Safety is once again the topic of conversation among parents in the Sweetwater Union School District.
"I send my kids to school, hoping it's a safe place, a place where they can learn and just focus," said Aysha Ali, a…
Ankeny School District Addresses Postgame Celebration Inquiry
Ankeny and Southeast Polk high schools are having a locker room celebration that has apparently gotten out of hand. A social media video shows Ankeny soccer players damaging lockers at Southeast Polk. The video…
Kalispell Schools Approaching Capacity – District to Begin Long-Range Facilities Planning
Kalispell Public Schools will begin extensive long-term facilities planning as more schools in the district approach capacity levels.!-->!-->!-->…
Shoreline School District trustees and challenger vying for 2 seats
Two outgoing trustees are challenged by a newcomer in their bids for re-election to the Shoreline Unified School District board.
Heidi Koenig, 52, of Inverness Park, and Tim Kehoe, 60, of Inverness are seeking further four-year terms on the…
State Board of Education Reinstates Adams School District 14 Accreditation
Adams 14 Superintendent Karla Loria…
‘You’re putting my friends at risk’: Kansas school district’s proposed…
A controversial policy for transgender students drew dozens of parents to the Gardner Edgerton school board meeting on Monday night.A new proposal was under discussion following a split plan…
West Haven and Weber School District Partner to Create Gym Facilities in New School | News, Sports,…
The June 2022 photo shows the new high school taking shape in West Haven. The school will be called Mountain View Junior…
Cyberattack Hits Los Angeles School District: NPR
Los Angeles Unified School District superintendent…
Cherry Creek School District Tops Statewide Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District's 2022 standardized test scores topped statewide performance, but didn't escape the troubling trend of test scores falling below 2019 numbers.
State officials celebrated that student…
ROCHESTER, NY – Marchers demand school district accountability and transparency
ROCHESTER, NY - Ahead of the first week of school, community members are seeking answers about how the Rochester City School District will spend its budget. Community education groups gathered at the Rochester Board of Education…
School districts start class next week
The first day of school is September 6 for several public and private districts in the Valley.
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Copper Country Middle School District 2022-23 | News, Sports, Jobs
The Copper Country Middle School District will kick off the year with four days of pre-school training. The first day of school for students will be Tuesday, September…
Masconomet School District welcomes three new administrators
For immediate release
BOXFORD — Superintendent Michael Harvey is pleased to announce that the Masconomet School District is welcoming three new trustees for the 2022-2023 school year.
Lynne Bennett joins the district as Assistant…
Public school enrollment up in West Fargo, district remains second largest in state – InForum
WEST FARGO — As expected, enrollment at West Fargo Public School jumped by nearly 400 students on the first day of the 2022-2023 school year, Thursday, August 25. Health, Safety and Public Relations Director Heather Leas said…
Greeley-Evans School District 6 School Board votes to renew plant tax waiver in November ballot
The Greeley-Evans School District School Board voted Monday night to send a 10-year Factory Tax Replacement Tax renewal to voters this fall to continue raising funds to support staffing and in program operations in the district.
The vote…
Teachers’ union sues Minnesota school district over policy it calls ‘gag order’…
ST. PAUL — The union representing teachers in Becker, Minn., has filed a lawsuit against the Becker School District over a policy it says violates free speech rights. Teachers and union officials called the policy a…
Cedar Rapids School District Paid Bus Drivers For Jobs Canceled In Ransomware Attack
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) — After a ransomware attack shut down the district for a week, some bus drivers in the Cedar Rapids Community School District were paid for canceled bus rides, according to records our team inquiry KCRG-TV9 i9…
All students in the Auburn School District will receive free lunches and school supplies starting…
The Auburn School District announced that all students will receive free breakfast and lunch, as well as all necessary school supplies for the upcoming school year and beyond.
All students will be eligible for free meals beginning in…
Davis School District adds resources to manage COVID-19
Estimated reading time: 2-3 minutesFARMINGTON — The Davis School District is…
Braggs School District seeks donations ahead of fall sports season
A small school district is asking for your help to purchase much-needed sports equipment and upgrade facilities for their students ahead of the fall sports season.The Braggs Public Schools superintendent said fall baseball hasn't had a…
SA School District Makes Election Day a Holiday After Shooting
The Northside Independent School District has declared Nov. 8 a student holiday to accommodate voters on Election Day without risking student safety.Bexar County Elections Administrator Jacque Callanen hopes other schools will follow…
San Diego County’s Top Educators Compete for Cox Teacher of the Year Honor
A school bus at Grossmont High School. Photo by Chris Stone
Forty local educators recognized by their school districts as Teachers of the Year are nominated for San Diego County Teachers of the Year later this month.
Five will…
CATA Becomes Lansing School District High School Ride Provider
LANSING — The Lansing School District is abandoning school bus routes for high school students starting this school year, opting instead to provide transit passes or gas cards.At a press conference Friday, Superintendent Benjamin Shuldiner…
LA school district abandons strict COVID-19 protocols
The Los Angeles Unified School District announced tuesday that it abandon many of its COVID-19 safety protocols, which were among the strictest in the country.why is it important: The second-largest school district in the nation is changing…
Columbia County School District Increases Resource Officer Positions
COLUMBIA COUNTY. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Columbia County School District is taking steps to keep your students safe this school year.They created a police force for their school resource officers.The district hired more police officers before…
DC schools’ covid vaccine mandate rare among national school systems
Comment this storyCommentDC students ages 12 and older must be vaccinated against the coronavirus to attend school this upcoming school year.DC's youth vaccination mandate is among the strictest in the nation, according to health experts,…
Denver and Jefferson County school districts are raising hourly wages for support staff struggling…
Amid mounting public pressure, two of Colorado's largest school districts have approved 20% pay increases for school support staff, with Denver Public Schools pledging to raise pay by more than $4 from hour for many workers this year and…
Auburn School District Approves Settlement with Trustee Association | Education
AUBURN — The Auburn Enlarged City School District School Board has agreed to an agreement with the district's group of trustees.At a board meeting on Tuesday evening, the nine-member body authorized a resolution for an…
Florence One Schools becomes the first SC school district to offer paid parental leave
FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) – Florence One Schools has taken a historic step to help its employees.Full-time school district employees now get paid parental leave. The new leave policy includes biological, foster and adoptive parents.It comes…
New Township of Bristol. School district superintendent says schools must be ‘positive and…
New Superintendent Michael Nitti speaking to the public on Thursday. Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
Michael Nitti will officially be the next Superintendent of Bristol Township School District.
At their meeting…
Hobbs School District uses new AI cameras to detect guns
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – As students, parents and teachers prepare for the upcoming school year, the administration of the Hobbs Municipal School District has worked tirelessly all summer to ensure that they are keeping students safe this…
Mental health issues for some students in South San Francisco Unified School District | Local News
Student mental health has been impacted during the pandemic, causing spikes in anxiety and depression and…
Crossroads School Districts See Gains and Struggles in 2022 STAAR Results | New
Students in Crossroads school districts achieved STAAR Middle and Elementary School Assessment scores mostly…
School district releases new cellphone policy: No devices in class
The Perry School Board voted unanimously Monday to approve a new district-wide policy on cell phone use in the classroom.
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District maintains A rating – The School District of Palm Beach County
On July 7, the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) announced that the Palm Beach County School District maintained its "A" grade for the 2021-2022 school year. Of Florida's seven major school districts, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade are…
District of Hadley-Luzerne Appoints New High School Principal | Local
LAKE LUZERNE — Hadley-Luzerne Junior/Senior High School has a new principal.The school district welcomed Daniel Hamm to the position on July 1. Hamm comes to Hadley-Luzerne from the Queensbury School District, where he…
Norwood-Norfolk Central School District Seeks Feedback on Updated Safety and Technology Plans |…
NORFOLK - The Norwood-Norfolk Central School District is seeking input on three plans that have been…
Summer construction work underway in the school district | Local News
Many students, teachers and parents are counting down to the last day of the school year, when they can…
Highland Park does not have a high school. This may change.
Highland Park - A high school is often the hub of a community, where families and residents gather to support the local team, observe teenage milestones like graduation, and in some cases return to where they attended school.But Highland…
How many teachers in your school district have the appropriate qualifications?
In eight of San Diego County's 42 school districts, more than one in five classes were taught by a teacher without an appropriate credential for the course they teach or by a teacher for whom no credential information is available.That's…
Alhambra Unified School District agrees to pay $750,000 to settle lawsuit alleging girl was bullied…
The Alhambra Unified School District has agreed to pay $750,000 to settle a lawsuit filed on behalf of a girl, now 11, who was allegedly bullied by male third-graders at her school. elementary school in 2019 and sexually abused by one of…
Orange Unified School District mom furious over summer school snafu that mistakenly put 4th grader…
ORANGE, Calif. (KABC) — The mother of an Orange Unified School District student wants better training and a review of summer school transportation protocols after her son was placed on a bus and dropped off to a stop when he was never…
The RSF school district prepares a new strategic plan
The Rancho Santa Fe School District is embarking on a new strategic planning effort, hoping to identify the district's values, goals, and mission statement that will shape its new plan.The first step in the District Strategic Design…
Iowa City Community School District purchases Tyler Building on ACT campus
Iowa City Community School District leaders have approved an $8.7 million purchase agreement for the on-campus Tyler building and ACT property.
Iowa City Community School District leaders unanimously approved a deal to purchase the Tyler…
Butler County’s largest school district honors 3 educators for ‘excellence’
ExploreLakota schools surprise top instructors with grantsMiller said "these people should be anything but shocked, considering the positive impact they've had on countless students and families over the course of their careers.""But it's…
School District Outlines Safety Measures | New
Schools across the United States felt the impact of the May 24 school shooting at Robb Elementary School in…
Suspect in custody after fatal shooting inside Beverly City home escalates into hours-long standoff…
BEVERLY, NJ (CBS) – A suspect is in custody following a fatal shooting at a Burlington County home. Authorities say a man was shot dead at a Beverly City residence around 1:15 a.m. Tuesday.A standoff between the suspect and the police…
Livermore Schools Superintendent Bowers Retires This Month | New
Kelly Bowers, superintendent of schools for the Livermore Valley Unified School District, announced Friday that she is retiring after serving in the role for 12 years.“I have been blessed to have had such a long and meaningful career with…
Alexandria City Public Schools Superintendent Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. Resigns
Placeholder while loading article actionsAlexandria City Public Schools Superintendent Gregory C. Hutchings Jr. will step down from his post at the end of the summer, the school district announced Friday.Hutchings, who has held the position…
Portland District does not provide details on racial disparities in schools
The Portland Public School District says it could be several days before it releases data it says shows black students face more discipline than other college students in the city.
Although only 30% of students in the school district are…
Parents in Sorento, Illinois try to keep school from closing
In January, the Bond County School Board decided to close the school and spread pupils across the district.
SORENTO, Illinois - School is closed for the summer, but for students in Sorento, Illinois, the last day has…
Aspen school district and education association approve agreement for new pay scales
The School Board of the Aspen School District has unanimously approved a OK with the teachers' union at the Aspen Education Association on Wednesday evening which will introduce new salary grids aimed at raising the…
South Bay Union School District reintroduces mask mandates for students and staff –
SOUTH BAY (KUSI) — More than two years since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and mask mandates are back for a school district in San Diego County.
As a precaution and in accordance with science, the South Bay…
A new catering service is coming to the Elko School District | Government and politics
ADELLA HARDING Elko Daily Correspondent
ELKO - Southwest Foodservice Excellence, known as SFE, has been awarded a five-year contract to provide foodservice to the…
VIlonia School District Celebrates Years of Employee Dedication | News
The Vilonia School District held an assembly on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate and recognize the…
Following Racism Allegations, Bill to Redraw Central School District Boundaries Erases House Sign |…
Despite fresh accusations of racism, a revamped bid to adjust central school district boundaries cleared a…
Family of girl who had TBI from Chokehold sues police and school district
On March 4, a 12-year-old boy was restrained in an unlawful chokehold by a police officer following a fight at school.
The family is suing police and the school…
Finalist interviews with 4 Sumter School District superintendents over 4 meetings begin Monday
On Monday, it begins again as the Sumter School District Board of Trustees welcomes the first of four finalists for final interviews in the search for its next superintendent.
Each…
No Montgomery School District Meal Price Increase | News, Sports, Jobs
The Montgomery Area School Board at its April meeting voted to maintain meal prices for students and district employees.
Elementary students will continue to pay $1 for…
School district victory over teachers union and automatic raise in Madison County
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) — In Madison County, the teachers union and school district met Monday to try to break a stalemate in contract negotiations.The district wants to end the automatic raises that have been part of teachers' contracts…
Family of shooting victim files lawsuit against school district
By James Felton and James Paxson
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OXFORD, Michigan (WNEM) – The family of 14-year-old Hana St. Juliana, one of four students killed at Oxford High School in a shooting, has filed a…
Anchorage School District Provides Updated Guidance for Cultural Insignia at Graduation Ceremonies
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - An Update administrative regulations of the Anchorage School District will more broadly allow students to wear cultural and traditional insignia upon graduation.This new direction from the district comes after…
With ongoing shortage of school bus drivers, city continues to help Grand Forks public schools…
GRAND FORKS — After stepping up efforts to help Grand Forks Public Schools meet bus transportation needs at the start of the school year, the City of Grand Forks continues to help the school district by transporting students…
Sioux City School District Opposes Reynolds’ Proposed Private School Vouchers | national news
SIOUX CITY – A taxpayer-funded private school tuition assistance program has been passed by the Iowa Senate…
Trade Groups Sue Anchorage School District Over Community Labor Needs
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Associated Builders and Contractors of Alaska and Associated General Contractors of Alaska jointly sued against the Anchorage School District over its new Student Community Workforce Agreement.The policy, adopted…
Pennsylvania high school student injured in campus shooting; suspect on the loose
A student at Erie High School in Pennsylvania was injured in a rare on-campus shooting Tuesday, authorities said, and a suspect remains at large.The victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and stabilized, police said at…
Idaho School Districts Plan to Switch to New Insurance Option
New legislation gives school districts more money for better insurance options, but administrators must weigh the costs and benefits.
BOISE, Idaho — Coming out of the Idaho legislative session, Governor Little and…
Pascack Valley School District Hires Warren County, NJ Superintendent
Pascack Valley Regional High School District has hired Warren County Schools Manager Sarah Bilotti to replace superintendent Erik Gundersen, who resigned a year ago. Bilotti is expected to start on July 1. She is currently superintendent…
Moss Greenhouses Helps Twin Falls School District High School Students Thrive
Students from Canyon Ridge, Magic Valley and Twin Falls High School got their hands dirty at Moss Greenhouses while learning about the variety of career opportunities available in local business. Through the visa program, Twin…
Berkeley school district prepares for COVID-19 cases after spring break
As students return to school after spring break, the Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, is bracing for a potential spike in COVID-19 cases.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, California Governor Gavin Newsom distributed 14.3…
Insurance Companies Deny Coverage in Amherst School District Sexual Abuse Case | Local News
District officials determined there was no liability coverage fund for the claim because an insurance policy for the time of the alleged abuse was with a company that was liquidated in the years 1990.Two other cases involving Koch were…
Potential Football Program Dies in Swink School District – La Junta Tribune Democrat
By JOE ZEMBA Cherry Road Media
An action item to add a boys and girls football program to Swink High School died due to no motion last Monday night at the Swink School District's regular school board meeting.
The…
School district officials concerned about allegations of social media ‘spying’
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Lee County School District officials are concerned that their own communications office is monitoring private citizens on social media.
It was raised at a school board…
Hinds County School District holds hearing for fired administrator
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) — A heated debate between the Hinds County School District and former deputy vice-principal Toby Price erupted Monday over whether or not Price would read "I Need a New Ass!" was a punishable offence. And the school…
Meet Alyssa Sabbatino: Director of Teaching and Learning
Last month we announced that Alyssa Sabbatino had been hired as Director of Teaching and Learning at Schodack and she has now officially started her new role with the school district! For the past two weeks, Ms. Sabbatino has…
Why would a new superintendent want to lead your school district?
More Texas school boards will face the challenge of finding — and retaining — superintendents after a wave of departures from nine major North Texas districts, including Dallas, Richardson, Plano and Fort Worth.Recruiting, hiring and…
Saugerties School District mulls use of Mount Marion building – Daily Freeman
SAUGERTIES, NY — District officials have begun developing programs that will transform Mount Marion Elementary School into a center for pre-K classes and outside agencies.
The update was provided at a meeting of the Board of Education on…
Dubuque School District leaders to implement solar panel program to reduce energy costs
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - The Dubuque Community School District will install more than 200 solar panels on the roof of a local elementary school in an effort to reduce energy costs. District leaders say the project will eventually pay for…
Enrollment opens for transitional kindergarten in the Menlo Park City School District
by Treadway Park March 5, 2022
Registrations are open for the Menlo Park City School District Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Pilot Program in the fall of 2022.
TK is the first year of a two-year…
Tulare City School District faces federal COVID lawsuits
Two pending lawsuits in federal court allege that the Tulare City School District (TCSD) and its employees engaged in discriminatory behavior while attempting to slow the spread of the global COVID-19 pandemic in schools across the…
Update: Search for SOCSD Superintendent | Starkville Oktibbeha School District
The Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District (SOCSD) is seeking a new superintendent.
SOCSD board members are working with Hazard, Young and Attea Associates to…