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education4 days ago

District 65 Board Approves Kingsley Elementary Closure Process

The District 65 school board in Evanston/Skokie voted unanimously to begin the process of closing Kingsley Elementary School, as part of a broader plan to address a significant budget deficit, with hearings scheduled for January and a reevaluation of Lincolnwood Elementary planned for October. The district aims to stabilize finances by meeting specific fiscal and utilization targets, but faces community concerns and debates over the impact of closures.

via Evanston RoundTable|
#budget-deficit#district-65#education
politics5 months ago

Oklahoma Superintendent Under Investigation for Nude Content on Office TV

Oklahoma's Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ryan Walters, is under investigation after a video of nude women appeared on his office screen during a board meeting, raising concerns about inappropriate content and transparency. Walters, known for his conservative stance on education issues, dismissed the incident as a distraction, while calls for an investigation grow amid previous controversies involving his efforts to ban books and accusations of sharing explicit images.

via Rolling Stone|
#conservative#oklahoma#politics
education1 year ago

Milwaukee Schools Face Funding Threat Amid Superintendent Uncertainty

The Milwaukee School Board may fire Superintendent Keith Posley on Monday due to the district's failure to submit key financial reports to state officials, which could result in significant reductions in state aid. The board will discuss Posley's employment and the district's financial situation in a closed-door meeting before possibly taking public action. The district faces potential funding suspensions and may need to rely more on local property taxes if state aid is reduced.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|
#education#financial-reports#milwaukee
education1 year ago

"School District Faces Backlash for Canceling Gay Actor's Middle School Appearance Over 'Lifestyle'"

A Pennsylvania school board cancelled gay actor and author Maulik Pancholy's appearance at a middle school, citing concerns about his activism and "lifestyle", sparking backlash from education officials, parents, and students who called the decision "homophobic". Pancholy, known for his roles on TV shows like 30 Rock and Weeds, was scheduled to speak against bullying. The cancellation has raised questions about representation and empathy in schools, with supporters urging for his appearance to be reinstated.

via The Guardian|
#author#bullying#cancellation
politics1 year ago

"Wausau's 2024 Election: Doug Diny Wins Mayor, Katie Rosenberg Loses Bid"

Doug Diny has been elected as the new mayor of Wausau, defeating incumbent Katie Rosenberg. In addition, incumbents and challengers secured seats on the Wausau School Board and City Council in contested races. The election results will bring changes to the leadership of the city and school district, with new members set to make decisions on important issues such as curriculum changes and school boundary lines.

via Wausau Daily Herald|
#city-council#mayor-election#politics
education1 year ago

Ann Arbor Public Schools Grapple with $25M Budget Crisis, Issue Layoff Notices

The Ann Arbor School Board has voted to issue layoff notices to members of the Association of School and Community Service bargaining unit as part of efforts to address a projected $25-million budget shortfall. The decision comes after a decline in student enrollment, an increase in staff positions, and recent raises for teachers contributed to the deficit. The board aims to provide affected employees with more time to plan for potential job loss, but some members expressed a desire for additional input and information before issuing layoff notices.

via MLive.com|
#ann-arbor-public-schools#budget-shortfall#education
education1 year ago

Lakota School Board Removes Darbi Boddy After Extended Absence

The Lakota Local Schools Board of Education voted to remove Darbi Boddy, a controversial member, from the board due to her absence and a civil stalking protection order filed against her by another board member. Boddy has been vocal against masks, vaccines, diversity programs, and critical race theory, and has faced criticism for her actions. The board aims to create a fully functional school board and is now seeking to fill Boddy's vacant seat.

via The Cincinnati Enquirer|
#controversy#darbi-boddy#education
education1 year ago

"Former Green Bay Superintendent Claude Tiller Jr. Resigns Amid Controversy"

Claude Tiller, the former superintendent of the Green Bay Area Public School District, is not planning legal action after his resignation and intends to return to his home in Michigan to spend time with his family. The school board accepted his resignation unanimously following an investigation into comments he made on an Atlanta radio show during a teacher recruitment trip. Tiller and the school district have mutually agreed to the terms of his resignation, and a video recording of his comments will be released in accordance with state law for open records requests.

via Fox11online.com|
#education#green-bay#investigation
education1 year ago

Green Bay School Board Unanimously Accepts Superintendent Tiller's Resignation

Green Bay's school board has accepted the resignation of Superintendent Claude Tiller after a closed session meeting, following his placement on paid administrative leave due to comments made on an Atlanta radio show. The board and Tiller have mutually agreed to the terms of his resignation, with the district expressing gratitude for his contributions. The meeting was to discuss potential legal action, and the district plans to release the radio recording of Tiller's comments next week in accordance with state open records law.

via Fox11online.com|
#closed-session-meeting#education#green-bay
education1 year ago

Green Bay School Board Unanimously Accepts Superintendent's Resignation

The Green Bay Area Public Schools’ Board of Education has unanimously accepted Superintendent Claude Tiller Jr.’s resignation following controversy over comments made on a radio show. Community leaders are forming a task force to address inequalities within the district, particularly in serving students of color. The board's decision has sparked frustration and disappointment among community members, who are urging transparency and consideration of Tiller's actions beyond his words.

via WBAY|
#community-task-force#education#green-bay
education1 year ago

"Controversy Erupts Over Utah School Board Member's Remarks on Student's Gender"

Natalie Cline, a member of the Utah State Board of Education, faced censure and calls for resignation after questioning the gender of a high school basketball player in a Facebook post, leading to relentless harassment and bullying of the student. The board stripped her of committee assignments, banned her from attending board committee meetings, and passed a resolution condemning her actions. The parents of the targeted student expressed outrage at the public ridicule their daughter faced, emphasizing her athletic achievements and condemning the unwarranted judgment and hate directed at her.

via The New York Times|
#censure#education#school-board
education1 year ago

"Controversies Surrounding Utah School Board Member Natalie Cline Prompt Calls for Resignation"

Natalie Cline, a Utah school board member, has faced numerous controversies and investigations during her tenure, including making inflammatory social media posts targeting LGBTQ+ students, inciting violence against a teacher, and spreading misinformation about critical race theory. Despite calls for her resignation and formal reprimands, she continues to draw criticism for her divisive rhetoric, leading to discussions of impeachment and ongoing backlash from state leaders and the public.

via Salt Lake Tribune|
#controversy#education#lgbtq
politics1 year ago

"Utah School Board Member Under Fire for Falsely Targeting Teen as Transgender"

Utah school board member Natalie Cline faces backlash and calls to resign after sharing a post on social media falsely suggesting a high school basketball player is transgender, leading to online threats against the 16-year-old girl. Cline's post sparked condemnation from state leaders, including Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, and calls for accountability from Democratic state lawmakers. The girl's parents are calling for Cline's resignation and are working with attorneys to begin impeachment proceedings against her.

via New York Post |
#politics#resignation#school-board
education1 year ago

"Dr. Marie Feagins Chosen as Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent"

The Memphis-Shelby County School Board has unanimously elected Dr. Marie Feagins as the new superintendent, scheduled to begin after the 2023-2024 school year. The search for a superintendent lasted 17 months, considering three candidates with strengths and weaknesses. Interim Superintendent Tutonial Williams has received support from two Shelby County commissioners, while the school board has called a special meeting to review the candidates one last time before making a decision.

via WREG NewsChannel 3|
#education#marie-feagins#memphis-shelby-county-schools