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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
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SCCSD board approves pay agreement revision, $137K trades home bid
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Sioux City School District School Board met this week. During the meeting, they discussed an agreement and accepted a bid. An agreement between the Sioux City School District and the Sioux City Education Association has been revised. The agreement begins in less than 2 months. During Monday's board meeting, members voted 5 to 0 on correcting the language about extra assignment and extended contract. Jan George and Bob Michaelson abstained. The contract will now say that substitutes will receive $80 for more than 3.5 hours of work in a combined classroom. The previous language passed on April 28 said substitutes would get $75 for anything more than 3.5 hours for the day. Substitutes will still get $40 for up to 3.5 hours. The contract goes into effect on July 1. Unofficial results: Voters say 'no' to South Sioux City school bond Meanwhile, the school board unanimously said yes to a $137,000 bid from Harold Coffman for a Trades Pathway home. There were a total of three bids submitted. Superintendent Dr. Rod Earleywine said the money will go back into the construction and Trades Pathway Program for materials and supplies. Officials said the house cost about $100,000 to build. The school district reported the home should be ready to be moved into this June. The building is almost 1,500-square feet with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a front porch, and a main level laundry. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Business
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MLSD reads three policies, no votes occurred
Apr. 21—MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District School Board did first reads on three proposed policies at the April 18 board meeting. No decisions were made on any policy updates. Policy 3141: Out-of-district students Policy 3141 of the Moses Lake School District governs the admission of nonresident students in accordance with Washington State law, Chapter 28A.225 RCW. These are students who live in homes outside the district's boundaries. Nonresident students may apply for enrollment between June 1 and Aug. 15 annually, with provisions for home-based instruction also included. Applications are evaluated based on established criteria, including the district's financial capacity, available educational programs, and the student's disciplinary history. The district does not impose transfer fees or tuition for eligible nonresidents. Additionally, children of full-time employees are granted enrollment rights, with specific guidelines clarifying potential rejection based on behavioral history or compliance issues. If an application is denied, the superintendent provides written notification, including grounds for denial and the right to appeal the decision to the school board and subsequently to the Superintendent of Public Instruction, as specified in RCW 28A.225.230. Policy 4218: Language access The Board of Directors said they are committed to enhancing meaningful communication and access for students and families, particularly for those with limited English proficiency. Recognizing the linguistic diversity within the community, the Board aims to eliminate language barriers through a legally compliant, free-of-charge Language Access Program. This program will promote accessibility and equity, ensuring two-way communication is integral to all services and activities. Key components of the program include systematic identification of families needing language support, provision of competent oral interpretation and translation of vital documents for LEP families, where applicable. The District will designate a Language Access Liaison to oversee compliance with language access laws and facilitate staff training on effective communication with LEP families. Policy 6220: Procurements This policy delineates the requirements and procedures for procuring goods and services, emphasizing the importance of maximizing district resources, adhering to sound business practices and complying with state and federal regulations. The procurement of furniture, supplies, and equipment varies based on estimated costs: purchases below $40,000 require no competitive bidding, while those between $40,000 and $75,000 follow an informal competitive process, and amounts exceeding $75,000 necessitate a formal bidding process. For improvements or repairs under $75,000, the district may proceed without bidding; for projects over $100,000, formal bidding is required. Additionally, the policy encourages participation from minority and women-owned businesses in the bidding process and provides exemptions in cases of emergencies or single-source supplies. Finally, the district may engage in cooperative purchasing agreements and must maintain thorough documentation to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, which will be reviewed by applicable authorities. Comprehensive procedures will be instituted by the superintendent or designee to support these policies.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Election Day is Tuesday. Here's what Stevens Point-area voters need to know.
STEVENS POINT – Here's your guide to contested races in the April 1 election in the Stevens Point area. The polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. A mix of races are on the ballot, including justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, state superintendent of public instruction, an appeals court judge, Stevens Point city clerk and alderpersons, and Stevens Point Area School District school board seats. A statewide referendum question will also appear. More voting resources can be found at including: See what races are on your ballot. Find your polling place. Check to see if you're registered to vote. (i) denotes incumbent Stevens Point alderpersons serve two-year terms with half of the council's seats up for election each year. In 2025, the odd-numbered districts, 1 through 11, will be on the ballot. District 7: Mary Kneebone (i), Tim Johnson District 11: Shaun Morrow (i), James Haine Aline Cychosz Susan Pagel Three of the nine seats on the Stevens Point Area School District School Board are up for election. School board members serve three-year terms. Current board member Dennis Raabe is not seeking reelection. Jennifer Bushman (i) Miguel Campos Jeremy Lebrick Marne Mercer Barb Portzen (i) Kristina Smith The Wisconsin Supreme Court is made up of seven justices. Justices serve 10-year terms. Justice Ann Walsh Bradley announced her retirement from the Wisconsin Supreme Court in April after serving three terms since 1995. Susan Crawford Brad Schimel State superintendent serves a four-year term. Jill Underly has served in the position since 2021. Brittany Kinser Jill Underly (i) Here's how the question will appear on the ballot: "Photographic identification for voting. Shall section 1m of article III of the constitution be created to require that voters present valid photographic identification verifying their identity in order to vote in any election, subject to exceptions which may be established by law?" Erik Pfantz covers local government and education in central Wisconsin for USA TODAY NETWORK - Wisconsin and values his background as a rural Wisconsinite. Contact him at epfantz@ This article originally appeared on Stevens Point Journal: Stevens Point spring election: What to know as Election Day approaches
