Public Meetings Nov 10, 2008
When and where: 6:30 p.m., Galt High School library, 145 N. Lincoln Way, Galt. Woodbridge Sanitary District boardWhen and where: 7 p.m., portable classroom behind the Woodbridge fire station, 400 E. Augusta St., Woodbridge. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Parents sound off on school district during forums Nov 9, 2008
CASTLETON--Parents and school officials came together Thursday evening for a public forum in the Maple Hill High School library. Several parents asked for lower school taxes, and officials responded that the community should welcome new businesses in town. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Wide range of topics covered by legislative update Nov 8, 2008
The breakfast has been held annually since 2007 and met this year in the Sparkman High School library. Some attendees included Madison County Board of Education Vice-President Mary Louise Stow; Madison County School System Superintendent Dr. Terry Davis; Alabama Senators Tom Butler and Arthur Orr; Alabama Representative Laura Hall; President Pro Tempore Mary Jane Caylor; Director of Secondary Education Dr. Sandra Spivey; Madison County Board of Education Chief Financial Officer Karen O Bannon;... (Madison County Record, AL)
Maynard SpedPac hosting first meeting Nov. 13 Nov 8, 2008
The first Maynard Special Education Parent Advisory Council meeting for the 2008-2009 school year will be held on Thursday, Nov. 13th from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the high school library. The first half hour (from 6:30 to 7) will be a time for parents to network and talk with each other before the speaker starts. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Busta Benefit approaching Nov 6, 2008
Zhang will give a presentation on stem cell research Nov. 14 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Chetek High School library. The sixth annual David Busta Basketball Tournament t Auction is scheduled for Nov. 29 at Chetek High School. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Oct. 23 School Committee Briefs Nov 4, 2008
Next School Committee Meeting Nov. 6, 7:30 PM, High School Library Seminar Room. Loading commenting interface. (Littleton Independent, MA)
CSD to host Veterans program Friday Nov 4, 2008
Farrell said that afterwards there will be a light luncheon for veterans, officials and program guests in the high school library. For more information, call 518-9943-4696. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Learn about 21st Century classrooms Nov. 19 Nov 2, 2008
The Foundation for Belmont Education and the Belmont High School PTO invite you to join them at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 19, in the Mezzanine Level of the Belmont High School Library for a presentation entitled: T3 = Technology Tools for Teaching, Creating 21st Century Classrooms for Active Learning, A Multi-Media Language Lab. This presentation will focus on the need to upgrade the Language Lab at Belmont High School and demonstrate how an upgraded facility fits into the overall vision of technology... (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Borlaug-Ruan intern learns world lesson Nov 1, 2008
Ames High School student Mythili Prabhu looks through books in the Ames High School library. Prabhu won a World Food Prize scholarship and spent time in Mexico this summer as part of the Borlaug-Ruan International Internship program. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Quanell X joins the arguments surrounding Eagle Lake blackface photographs Oct 30, 2008
ALTAIR, Texas -- In the Rice High School library Wednesday night, heated arguments surrounded the photographs that depicted a respected teacher posing with at a costume party. Video Quanell X joins the arguments surrounding Eagle Lake blackface photographs October 29, 2008. (KHOU.com, TX)
Auburn school board to hold open forum meetings Oct 29, 2008
During its regular meeting Tuesday, the board decided to schedule a town hall meeting for 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Auburn High School Library, during which the public can ask or discuss anything school-related ... The next board meeting is slated for 7 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Auburn High School library. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Board to project enrollment Oct 28, 2008
Board member Joe Lonsky, left, looks on during the board meeting in the high school library on Monday ... The next board meeting will be 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at the high school library. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Don’t be afraid of such books Oct 28, 2008
Bill wrote on Oct 27, 2008 8:52 AM:" It would be difficult to argue why somebody would have put a book like this in a high school library in the first place. What next--a primer on how to commit mass murder on school grounds? I really don't care to censor books like this, but I question whether it is appropriate for the school board to be buying them for students' consumption. ". Barefoot wrote on Oct 27, 2008 10:10 AM:" >Bill wrote:> It would be difficult to argue why somebody would have put a... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
VOICE exhibit approaches Oct 28, 2008
The resulting pieces have been on display at the high school library since early October. On Thursday, Oct. 30, all in the Acton-Boxborough community are invited to view a showcase of these works at Acton Town Hall, Room 204, 7 to 9 p.m. Acton s No Place for Hate Committee is pleased to sponsor this event. (Acton Beacon, MA)
IM 10: Ending 'corruption' or 'gag' law? Oct 25, 2008
Members agreed and will consider it Oct. 30 at a 5:30 p.m. special meeting in the Central High School library. Board member Wes Storm said the ballot measure would be detrimental to any board, and especially for educational boards. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Contractors appear interested in school bid proposals Oct 23, 2008
The date for completion of the high school library, the high school classrooms and the middle school gymnasium were originally supposed to be completed by Aug. 14, 2009. The completion date has been moved to Aug. 7, 2009, to provide more time to get everything moved into the facilities before school starts for the 2009-10 year. (California Democrat, MO)
Halsey panel to review Bunny Suicides’ Oct 23, 2008
HALSEY A story about a parent refusing to return a book of grim cartoons to the Central Linn High School library has drawn national interest and may have led to a change in the book s fate. Taffey Anderson, whose 13-year-old son checked out The Book of Bunny Suicides, said at first she would burn the book rather than return it to the district. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Oregon mom to return 'Bunny Suicides' Oct 23, 2008
The Halsey woman recently said she would burn the book rather than take a chance on it returning to a shelf at the Central Linn High School library. Anderson says the comment about burning the book was made in anger, and she regrets making it. (Longview Daily News, WA)
TUSD seeking Budget Advisory Committee members Oct 22, 2008
Two of the meetings will be held on Monday, October 27, the first from 5 to 5:45 p.m. in the Sahuaro High School Library, and the other from 6:15 to 7 p.m. in the Rincon High School Cafeteria. Two more meetings will be held on Tuesday October 28 from 5 to 5:45 p.m. in the Cholla High School Library, and from 6:15 to 7 p.m. in Tucson High School s Tech Room 186. (FOX 11, AZ)
Mom wants to ban, burn 'Book of Bunny Suicides' Oct 22, 2008
I think that having it in a high school library is a good place for it. "Lord of the Rings, Terminator, Star Trek are the basis for some of the methods fr the bunny's demise. The people who generally don't find it to be funny tend to be ignorant in those fields. As to whether somebody is going to commit suicide by emulating the methods shown, I don't think one's head will fit in the opening of a CD player tray, or that one would have the patience to melt a block of ice with a magnifying glass to... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Halsey school gets calls supporting 'Bunny Suicides' Oct 22, 2008
The upshot: It looks like the Central Linn High School library won't have to pay to replace the copy of "The Book of Bunny Suicides," which a local mom refuses to return. Several people from as far as Seattle called and e-mailed the school Tuesday, offering to buy or donate the popular graphic novel along with literary classics that have shown up on banned-book lists in the past, Principal Julie Knoedler said. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Library items raise eyebrows Oct 22, 2008
Taffey Anderson of Halsey took her differences with the Central Linn High School library beyond complaining. After her 13-year-old son checked out The Book of Bunny Suicides, she took offense at the book s irreverent cartoons of rabbits committing suicide. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
'Bunny Suicide' book won't go back to library, mom says Oct 22, 2008
HALSEY -- One way or another, a Halsey woman promises to keep a popular cartoon book off the shelves of the Central Linn High School library. Taffey Anderson says "The Book of Bunny Suicides" is not appropriate, especially for children. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Warsaw School Board holds two public hearings prior to meeting Thursday Oct 22, 2008
The Warsaw School Board will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Thursday in the high school library to waive the limitation on administration costs. Warsaw's administrative costs will increase beyond the limit allowed by law and requires a public hearing. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Programs funded by Friends grants to be showcased Oct 21, 2008
Friends of the Marblehead Public Schools will hold its annual grants reception on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. in the Marblehead High School Library. The public is invited to come see the impact that donations to the organization have on Marblehead s schools and its students. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
175-day calendar offers 'unique opportunities' Oct 21, 2008
Golden Triangle Media. com - 175-day calendar offers 'unique opportunities. (Fairfield Daily Ledger, IA)
Oregon mom won't return 'Bunny Suicide' book Oct 21, 2008
One way or another, a Halsey woman promises to keep a popular cartoon book out of the Central Linn High School library ... DW wrote on Oct 20, 2008 8:15 AM:" Well DestinyN, if "Censorship is a cancer", why don't we let them put playboy and playgirl in the high school library?? A cartoon book about suicide is no laughing matter. Esp with our kids today. So many kids have been put on psychotropic drugs to help make them behave, that when they get their hands of a suicide book, it can have... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Foundation supports Peter Holland Library Oct 21, 2008
At the September retirement party celebrating former Belmont public school superintendent Dr. Peter Holland, John Bowe, chairman of the School Committee, announced that the high school library would be renamed the Peter B. Holland Library in honor of Dr. Holland and in recognition of his 20 years of service to Belmont. Moreover, the Foundation for Belmont Education has received a check for $500 from the retirement committee, earmarked strictly for purchases for the Peter B. Holland Library. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
• Sharpening the teeth Oct 20, 2008
The board will hear a first reading of the policy during its monthly meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at the Minico High School library. The meeting is open to the public. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
'Bunny suicides' irks mom Oct 19, 2008
David Patton/Democrat-HeraldTaffey Anderson of Halsey has decided not to return this book that her 13-year-old son checked out from the Central Linn High School library. Bunny suicides' irks mom By Jennifer MoodyAlbany Democrat-Herald. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Governors cuts hit Melrose drug prevention, school spending Oct 17, 2008
Melrose city officials had several projects marked for that money, including new school instruments, new textbooks and books for the high school library and a snowplow for use at the at the Franklin School ... $10,000 for new books at the high school library. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Records: Thursday, Oct. 16 Oct 17, 2008
8 p.m. Stanley-Boyd Area Schools, Board of Education, High School Library. COMMENTS. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Hamilton School District's kitchen director Schlatter makes plea for jobs Oct 17, 2008
The junior high and high school library supplies' budget is cut by 2,000, leaving 3,000 for the year; last year, 3,899 was spent in library supplies. The elementary school and junior high supplies' budgets were each cut by 1,500; leaving 7,500 for the elementary and 2,000 at the junior high. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Youth and Education Oct 16, 2008
Parents with a son or daughter in the Amesbury High School Band or Chorus are invited to join AYMS at its next meeting, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. in the Amesbury High School Library. For information, call Katie Sullivan at 978-388-6288. (Amesbury News, MA)
District looks at plan Oct 15, 2008
Jill Connor / The Citizen Larry Garuccio, right, the superintendent of buildings and grounds for the Auburn school district, right, explains the itemized lists of improvements and repairs proposed in the capital project to the board of education's long range planning committee in the high school library on Tuesday. Board members, from left, are Michael Stearns, Sam Giangreco and Karol Soules. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Records: Saturday, Oct. 11 Oct 11, 2008
7 p.m. Stanley-Boyd Area Schools, Board of Education, High School Library. Thursday, Oct. 16. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Webutuck approves teachers' contract Oct 10, 2008
The meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the high school library. Harlem Valley Times 2008. (Henrietta Post, NY)
School Board looks to the future Oct 10, 2008
The board's next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 15 at the Stissing Mountain Middle and High School library. The Register Herald 2008. (Pine Plains Register Herald, NY)
Souderton alumni help with last homecoming in town Oct 8, 2008
Alumni association meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month in the Souderton Area High School library. The association is also collecting memorabilia from the old high school. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Montrose will explore building skateboard park, dirt bike trail Oct 7, 2008
Published: Monday, October 6, 2008 2:02 PM CDT MONTROSE A city council member who works with students each day as the Central Lee High School library clerk is exploring the possibilities of bringing a few activities to Montrose, offering kids something more to do in the scenic river town. I'd like to see a project here to build a skateboard park and a BMX bicycle dirt track, Mary VanPelt said Thursday at the regular city council meeting. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
BREAKING NEWS: High school library waiver request approved by North Massachusetts Regional Library System Oct 3, 2008
By Daniel DeMaina / ddemaina@cnc. Wed Oct 01, 2008, 08:35 PM EDT. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
School board tours Arlington construction Oct 3, 2008
The meeting took place in the Arlington High School library. The school board toured construction at the high school prior to the meeting. (MIllbrook Voice Ledger, NY)
Warsaw operates on balanced budget, looks to bond for roof replacement Oct 3, 2008
The board will hold a public hearing for bonding the life/safety amendments the roof replacement at the next meeting at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, in the Warsaw High School library. Residents are welcome to attend, ask questions and give comments. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Two years later, plaque is back up at Millbrook High School Sep 25, 2008
On the plaque, Millbrook graduate John Peter Manzi was honored for giving his life "in the service of his country." Last week, the plaque finally made its way to the high school library, where Katherine Manzi-Doro was able to hang and rededicate the plaque. The plaque, which had been in the library since its dedication on Sept. 7, 1967, was taken down at the end of the 2007-2008 school year. (Millbrook Round Table, NY)
Community calendar Sep 25, 2008
Warsaw School Board meeting / administrative cost hearing 7 p.m., high school library, Warsaw, Ill. Fiscal year 2009 budget hearing at 7:15 p.m. and regular school board meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Griswold News Sep 23, 2008
On Monday, Sept. 15, a meeting will be held at the middle school/ high school library to reorganize the J.O.O.I. Club. On Tuesday, September 16 the board will meet at the Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m.. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Several Hoopeston Area students awarded for exceeding state PSAE standards Sep 18, 2008
The students who met or exceeded the state standards for the PSAE exam scores were honored in a small ceremony in the High School Library on Sept. 5 during which Maynard presented students a variety prizes including: MP3 players, savings bonds and various gift certificates to area businesses. While all of the students honored had met the requirements to be honored by the school, 11 of the students stood out even more so by meeting the standards In English, math and science and by exceeding the... (Hoopeston Chronicle, IL)
Records: Tuesday, Sept. 16 Sep 17, 2008
7 p.m. Stanley-Boyd Area Schools Board of Education Meeting, High School Library. Monday, Sept. 29. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Sealy school board to meet Wednesday Sep 17, 2008
The Sealy Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sealy Junior High School Library. The following items are on the agenda. (Sealy News, TX)
Grant money being used for instruments, books and more at schools Sep 16, 2008
Melrose city officials plan to use the $150,000 child safety grant secured in the state budget this year and intended for improvements at the Franklin School to instead pay for new musical instruments at Melrose High School, classroom textbooks and books for the high school library, additional crossing guards at the Early Childhood Center (ECC), now located at the Franklin School, and a sidewalk snow plow dedicated to the ECC. ... Another $10,000 will be spent on new books for the high school... (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Elementary school tech upgrades with money left over from high school technology project Sep 15, 2008
That money, which cannot simply be returned to the bank, will now be used for technology upgrades at the city s elementary schools and for the purchase of additional computers for the high school library ... High school library lookup computers; virus protection. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Farmington School Board meets Sep 13, 2008
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. The next regular meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, in the high school library. Comments. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Our Schools: Town pulled together for flood crisis Sep 11, 2008
Each day, the team met regularly in the Lexington High School library to assess the situation, make decisions, and coordinate efforts. Included in these meetings were the director of the Health Department, the director of dining services (Chartwells), the assistant fire chief, the plumbing inspector, the electrical inspector, the building commissioner, the high school principal, other school administrators, the head custodian, the director of public facilities, other members of the facilities... (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Booster Club September winner Sep 11, 2008
Don t miss out on the next drawing, for Oct. 1, 2008, at 7 p.m., at the high school library. All are invited. (Beacon Villager, MA)
76-year-old far from running on empty Sep 9, 2008
The Sheldon school board meets at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the high school library. WinnersDarin Wadley from Vermillion, S.D., won the men's division in 58 minutes, 18 seconds. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
South Newton track refurbishing nearing completion Sep 9, 2008
Stripe painting is all that remains to complete refurbishing on the new track at South Newton, which was one of the items discussed last Monday evening at the regular school board meeting in the high school library. Maintenance Director Don Hall reported to the board that a 3/8 inch layer of a new material has been placed on the track. (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)
Annual event benefits boys and girls club Sep 8, 2008
It started at the high school library and is now at the Hillcrest Congregational United Church of Christ at 611 S. Hillcrest Drive. Our goal is to have our own facility, said Masner. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
School enrollment numbers report to be given Tuesday (115) Sep 8, 2008
Also on Tuesdays agenda will be the statements and estimate of needs for the fiscal year ending June 20, 2009, policy items, and the possible sale of the high school library building to the City of Altus upon completion of the new addition and remodel of Altus High School. Retirements, resignations, proposed substitutes and employement of support staff for the 2008-09 school year will be considered before the proposed executive session. (Altus Times, OK)
Bulletin Board Sep 5, 2008
From 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Kapaa High School library parents and guardians of seniors are invited to an informative presentation. Here is an opportunity for parents to meet the teachers from each department. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Education Foundation enriches school life Sep 4, 2008
The MEF annual meeting will be held Sept. 25, at 7:30 p.m., in the Marlborough High School Library. The session is open to the public. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Back2School: New teachers prep for school upcoming year Sep 4, 2008
Early Wednesday morning around 30 new teachers mixed and mingled in the Medford High School Library, waiting for their day of orientation to begin. Excitedly, they chatted about their backgrounds and their hopes for the year. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Thomson School rallies after bad MCAS report Aug 29, 2008
There was a teacher retreat on Aug. 26 in the high school library, facilitated by Assistant Superintendent Kevin Hutchinson and a Project Adventure representative. I want to build on the many positives of the Thomson school, said Gilligan. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
CHS Library begins a new chapter Aug 28, 2008
The Chelmsford High School Library had a makeover during the summer ... Can a high school library actually be cool. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Auburn school board returns turf money Aug 27, 2008
The next board meeting is slated for 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Auburn High School library. Staff writer Alyssa Sunkin can be reached at 253-5311 ext. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Warsaw hears ‘08-09 budget Aug 27, 2008
A public hearing on the budget is set for 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, prior to the next regular school board meeting in the high school library. Board members reviewed a PowerPoint presentation Thursday given by Schilson. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
