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"Controversy Erupts Over JCPS Board Decision to Cut Magnet School Transportation"
education1 year ago

"Controversy Erupts Over JCPS Board Decision to Cut Magnet School Transportation"

Jefferson County Board of Education members voted to end busing for the majority of the district's magnet students, except for two high schools with high poverty rates. This decision, made in a meeting that sparked community outrage, will affect at least 14,000 students and result in 4-5 million minutes of lost instruction time. The vote was split along racial lines, and the district will now have to address the impact on families and potential overcrowding in resides schools. The decision has led to calls for the resignation of the superintendent and some board members.

Airline CEOs Push for Meeting with Boeing Board to Address Production Issues
aviation-industry1 year ago

Airline CEOs Push for Meeting with Boeing Board to Address Production Issues

The heads of major U.S. airlines are planning to meet with Boeing's board of directors to address the company's production problems, including new aircraft certification and manufacturing delays. The CEOs want to discuss the fallout from a recent incident and the plan for addressing quality problems. This comes after FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker expressed concerns about Boeing's safety culture. United and Southwest have pulled back on hiring due to Boeing's manufacturing delays, while Alaska and American Airlines declined to comment.

"Sam Altman's Potential Return to OpenAI: What's Next After the Shakeup?"
technology2 years ago

"Sam Altman's Potential Return to OpenAI: What's Next After the Shakeup?"

Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, former top executives at OpenAI, are reportedly in discussions with the company's board about returning to the artificial intelligence start-up. Altman's ousting as CEO led to an outcry from investors and supporters, prompting pressure on the board to reinstate him. Microsoft, a major investor in OpenAI, is said to be leading the campaign. While there is no guarantee of reinstatement, Altman and Brockman have also been considering starting a new AI company. OpenAI's unique structure, controlled by a nonprofit board, means investors have no official say in the company's leadership.

Parent's Bold Protest: Stripping Down at School Board Meeting Over Dress Code
education2 years ago

Parent's Bold Protest: Stripping Down at School Board Meeting Over Dress Code

An Arizona father, Ira Latham, stripped down to a crop top and short shorts at a school board meeting to protest a proposed dress code that would allow tank tops and midriff exposure. Latham argued that the policy would create distractions and pressure on teachers. Despite objections from other parents, the board voted 3-2 to approve the dress code change.

Jann Wenner's Controversial Legacy: From Rock Hall Reign to Event Cancellation
music2 years ago

Jann Wenner's Controversial Legacy: From Rock Hall Reign to Event Cancellation

Jann Wenner, the co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine and former chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, was swiftly removed from the foundation's board following an interview in which he made racist and misogynistic remarks. The emergency vote, which took only 20 minutes, resulted in Wenner's ousting, with only two nay votes. The decision came as a shock to many, as Wenner had long held significant influence over the Hall of Fame's artist selection process. The incident highlights ongoing efforts by the Hall's new leadership to address criticism of its lack of diversity and inclusion.

Regulators push for uniform rules on living wills for regional and megabanks
governmentfinance2 years ago

Regulators push for uniform rules on living wills for regional and megabanks

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Board of Directors held an open session meeting to discuss various matters, including proposed rulemaking on long-term debt requirements for large bank holding companies, resolution plans for insured depository institutions, proposed guidance for Dodd-Frank Act resolution plan submissions, conditions to certain receivership delegations of authority and procedures, and board approval of midsized and large failed bank sales.

California School Superintendent Faces Opposition and Verbal Attacks for Opposing Transgender Policy
education2 years ago

California School Superintendent Faces Opposition and Verbal Attacks for Opposing Transgender Policy

California's state superintendent of schools, Tony Thurmond, was kicked out of a board meeting after opposing a district's policy that requires teachers to notify parents of students who identify as transgender. Thurmond argued that the policy may put students at risk and violate privacy and safety laws. He clashed with a district official, Sonja Shaw, who blamed him for the situation. The school board voted in favor of the policy, and Thurmond was escorted out of the meeting when he exceeded his speaking time. Thurmond criticized the board as "extremists" and questioned how parents and students could have their voices heard if he, as the superintendent, was silenced.

CEO of King County Regional Homelessness Authority Resigns Amid Controversy.
society2 years ago

CEO of King County Regional Homelessness Authority Resigns Amid Controversy.

A Washington official defended a convicted sex offender's nomination to a homelessness board, leading to a heated exchange with a fellow board member who objected to the nomination. Shanee Colston, co-chair of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority Continuum of Care Advisory Committee, defended Thomas Whitaker-Raven Crowfoot's nomination, saying she was "glad" he was there. Kristina Sawyckyj, a board member and sexual assault survivor, raised concerns about Whitaker's nomination, citing a "bad experience" with him in the past. Colston condemned Sawyckyj's comments and has since been asked to resign by the KCRHA chief program officer.