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CTV News
5 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
TVDSB faces $32M deficit amid accusations of mismanagement and underfunding
Thames Valley District School Board headquarters 1250 Dundas St. seen on May 16, 2025. (Bryan Bicknell/CTV News London)
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Dover city election 2025: What to know if you want to run for office
DOVER — Candidates seeking to run in the city's Nov. 4 election can submit a written declaration to run for office Sept. 8-19 during the official filing period. What will be on Dover's 2025 city election ballot? All city voters will elect a mayor, two at-large city councilors, and one at-large school board member. In each of Dover's six political wards, voters will choose a city councilor, a school board member, and election officers: a supervisor of the checklist, a moderator, three selectpersons, and a ward clerk. Mayor and City Council: The mayor and City Council govern Dover by setting policies and overseeing their implementation through the city manager, per the city charter. Duties include adopting the annual city budget and city ordinances, authorizing expenditures of $25,000 or more, and appointing members to committees, boards, and commissions. School Board: The School Board oversees Dover's School Department (School Administrative Unit 11). State law mandates that school boards provide elementary and secondary education to all resident pupils until they earn a high school diploma or turn 21. The board sets school policies, determines budgets, and hires and supervises the superintendent, who manages the department. Election Officers: Supervisors of the checklist: Maintain accurate voter checklists for their ward, following applicable laws. Moderators: Oversee polling places in their ward, ensuring compliance with election laws and procedures. Ward clerks: Assist moderators with tasks like verifying and recording ballot counts. Selectpersons: Manage 'in' and 'out' checklists, verify voter info, distribute ballots, guide voters to booths, and perform other moderator-assigned duties. Compensation for Dover elected officials City Councilors and School Board members earn $1,000 annually. The mayor and School Board chair receive an extra $200 per year, and the deputy mayor (elected by the City Council) gets an additional $50. Election officers are paid per election day: supervisors of the checklist, $222; moderators, $250; ward clerks, $170; and selectpersons, $9 per hour. Elected officials may volunteer without compensation. Candidates must be qualified Dover voters. Mayor and City Council candidates must reside in Dover for at least one year before the election. Ward-specific candidates must reside in that ward. View Dover's online ward map or Chapter 17 of the city's code for a written description of the ward boundaries. For more information, contact City Clerk Jerrica Vansylyvong-Bizier at 603-516-6018 or The city also maintains a page dedicated to the 2025 municipal election at This article originally appeared on Fosters Daily Democrat: Dover city election 2025: What to know if you want to run for office Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Florida school chair's vile Hulk Hogan post sparks outrage as she apologizes for celebrating WWE legend's death
Florida county school board chair Sarah Rockwell has sparked outrage after making shocking comments about Hulk Hogan 's death on social media. The WWE icon died at the age of 71 on Thursday after suffering fatal cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. And while many fans took the time to share tributes to the wrestling legend, Florida county official Rockwell took aim at Hogan and his political views. In a post on Facebook, Rockwell wrote: 'Oh did Hulk die? I didn't even know. Good. One less MAGA in the world'. In a follow-up comment, she wrote: '[H]e worked with the McMahons to union bust professional wrestling. '[H]e's never been a good guy. I feel absolutely nothing about his death.' Rockwell seemingly mocked the death and claimed there was 'one less MAGA in the world' After the comments went viral on social media, Rockwell swiftly deleted them before later issuing a statement apologizing for the 'flippant' remarks. She wrote: 'A few days ago, I made a cruel and flippant comment from my personal Facebook account on a friend's post regarding the death of Hulk Hogan. I deeply regret making that comment and have since removed it. 'I want to make it very clear that I never have and never will wish harm on anyone regardless of whether we share political views. While I strongly disagree with some of the comments Hulk Hogan made, that is no excuse for my comment.' 'I also sincerely apologize for the way my comment has eroded confidence in my ability to represent all students, families, and staff in Alachua County. 'I want to assure all of you that the best interests of our children and our public schools are at the center of everything I do as a board member. I hope I have shown that by my record of advocacy for children, families, and staff members throughout Alachua County. 'Again, I apologize for the hurt and distrust I have caused with my insensitive comment. I will continue to do the hard work of putting our children and schools first. I hope that I can earn back your trust.' Though Rockwell limited comments on the apology post, fans of Hogan swiftly flooded to her profile page where they left lashed out at the Florida school official. 'You'll never be half the man that Hulk Hogan was,' one wrote. Hogan - whose real name is Terry Bollea - was reportedly working with the streaming giant on the unannounced project, which was set to chronicle his controversial life in and out of the ring, according to CNN. Throughout his final months, Hogan battled through the emotional toll of a bitter family feud with ex-wife Linda and his daughter Brooke. Rockwell later deleted her initial comments before sharing a groveling apology on Facebook In an astonishing video on social media shared back in March, Linda first accused her former husband of being a 'complete liar' and 'sex addict' . She also claimed their family is 'in the worst mess' after Brooke cut both parents out of her life, before hitting back at her mom by alleging that her dad was not the only reason behind the shocking family divide, claiming she was 'verbally and mentally abused' during her childhood. 'Sadly, it would frequently turn physical. And sometimes it's not by the person you would assume, abuse comes in all shapes and sizes,' Brooke alleged. After Brooke's stunning response, Linda then took a dramatic U-turn by defending Hogan and branding her daughter a 'narcissist.'
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Tennessee district bans doctor's notes to exempt kids from school to teach them good work ethic
A school district in Tennessee will no longer accept doctor's notes as an excuse for a child's absence in an apparent attempt to prepare them for the workplace. New rules set out by the Lawrence County School System Board of Education state that 'absences are not excused' and only permits them in a number of specific circumstances. Regular illness is not included in the list. Sanctions for multiple instances of alleged truancy include loss of school event privileges and even referral to juvenile court for truancy. 'If you have the sniffles, that is fine,' Director of Schools Michael Adkins said during a recent meeting. 'You are going to have them when you go to work one day. We have all gone to work sick and hurt and beat up.' The new attendance policy states that 'absences shall be classified as absent' and 'absences are not excused or unexcused.' Social media users acted with outrage to the news, with one writing: 'I hope teachers send kids to his office to throw up.' 'Where were the parents when this type of policy was being passed?' questioned another. 'What can be the reasoning behind this?' another person asked 'This is not right nor fair to the children.' '[If] I was a parent I would pull my kid out of school cause you are putting other students and their parents at risk of potential illness!' added another. The district's policy adds that exemptions can be made by a school's principal in circumstances including a death in the family, religious observance, court summons, school-endorsed or military activities, or circumstances out of the students' control. Absence is also permitted in cases of chronic illness 'verified by a licensed medical provider practicing in Tennessee,' according to the policy. That includes pregnancy-related issues and births, according to the policy. However, there is no option given for doctors to verify a child is absent because they are sick or injured, or if they need to stay home to recover and prevent spreading contagious illnesses. 'Attendance is a key factor in student achievement, and therefore, students are expected to be present each day school is in session,' the attendance policy states. 'The Lawrence County School System believes attendance is vital to one's educational experience and future financial earnings.' The new policy is also designed to address the issue of 'chronic absenteeism,' which the district defines as missing 10 percent or more time meant to be in class. Such students will also automatically fail the subjects and grades regardless of their academic results. 'We are going to take control of the attendance of our students,' Adkins said. 'You can bring all the doctor's notes you want, but it is still unexcused.' The policies follow a notable increase in diseases affecting children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 216 children died during this past flu season — a higher number than any time since the 2009 U.S. swine flu pandemic. 2025 also saw an outbreak of measles explode into a total of 1,319 confirmed cases as of Wednesday, according to the CDC. Cases have been recorded in 40 states stretching across the country, while vaccination rates dropped in 78 percent of American counties, with an average decline of 2.67 percent to below the 95 percent herd immunity threshold to predict or limit the spread of measles. In addition, a new study in the medical journal JAMA found that the health of America's children has significantly worsened across several key indicators since 2007. A U.S. child is 15 to 20 percent more likely to have a chronic condition in 2023 than a child in 2011 with the prevalence of conditions such of depression, anxiety, sleep apnea and obesity all increasing.
Miami Herald
24-07-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
‘He shaped the futures of millions of students.' G. Holmes Braddock dies at 100
G. Holmes Braddock, who chaired the Miami-Dade County School Board for 38 years during some of South Florida's most tumultuous times, died Thursday — one day after turning 100 years old. He missed a planned 'big birthday bash' Saturday that was to be held by his family at the Kendall school that carries his name, G. Holmes Braddock Senior High, his friend Lewis Matusow said. 'A gentleman like you can't believe,' Matusow said. 'You couldn't want to meet a better human.' Braddock served on the School Board from 1962 to 1996. As chair during the 1969-1970 school year, he championed the district's efforts to desegregate schools. Over the decades, Braddock championed bilingual education in schools, collective bargaining for public school employees and promoting the school volunteer program. He championed citizen input into the athletic programs and the inclusion of a student representative on the School Board, according to his namesake school. 'My entire educational career in Miami-Dade was one where Holmes was a sage advisor, a confidant, a friend, a funny character with a memory the likes of which I have never, ever seen since,' said former Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho from his office at the Los Angeles Unified School District, where he is now superintendent. 'Look, he lived a century in service to others, but I really believe his greatest legacy isn't just in the years that he lived. It's in the futures that he shaped,' said Carvalho, who served as Miami-Dade's school superintendent from 2008 to 2022. 'He literally shaped the futures of millions of students who, today, are adults in our community and beyond. He was a champion for education, a champion for equity excellence. He really served in a way that reminded us all that public service is still the highest form of leadership.' Like his beloved alma mater, the University of Miami, where he enrolled in 1946 to seek a journalism degree, fresh out of serving aboard a medic ship during World War II, Braddock and the school both celebrated their centennials in 2025. Braddock held season tickets to Canes football games since 1946 and missed just a handful of games. 'I became a student and formed a lifetime romance with the University of Miami and the Hurricane Football Team,' he told the Herald in 2024, while pumping his fist in the air as he became one of only 11 recipients of UM's President's Distinguished Service Award from the UMiami's Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. This obituary will be updated.
