Tag: board

Fayette school board upholds art cuts at Lexington elementary school

At a packed meeting Monday night, Fayette County school board members affirmed a Cassidy Elementary school council’s decision and the superintendent’s agreement to cut stand-alone art courses. The vote was 3-1 with board member Amanda Ferguson voting no. Board member Jason Moore was not at the meeting because of a work conflict. Board members Tyler […]

2 Socorro ISD board members targeted district employees

Socorro Independent School District trustees Pablo Barrera and Ricardo “Richard’ Castellano, and his wife Gabriela Castellano, allegedly targeted district employees at schools where they had personal connections, according to indictments released Friday. Ricardo Castellano, 61, and Gabriela Castellano, 57, were indicted on two counts each of obstruction or retaliation involving Gabriela Elliott, a former principal […]

Canada’s labor board delays start of potential CN, CPKC rail strike

Teamsters Canada Rail Conference said the decision to delay the start of the worker’s strike while the Canada Industrial Relations Board reviews the agreements is “frustrating.” (Photo: CPKC) The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) is reviewing whether a strike by railworkers at CN and CPKC would jeopardize Canadians’ health and safety. The review delays a […]

Rural county board acts to prevent duplicated broadband efforts

An ultra fast broadband tower is seen on a rural farm. (Sandra Mu/Getty Images) LINCOLN — A rural Nebraska county board has voted to do something a state commission had declined to do, which is to prevent a duplication of taxpayer funds to deploy broadband internet. The decision by the Gage County Board came after […]

The Collier County Board of County Commissioners

This is the fifth of several articles in a “Be a More Informed Voter” series by Sandy Parker of Sparker’sSoapbox that will appear in the Naples Daily News in the coming months.With the 2024 election season just around the corner, now is a great time to learn about thepeople who represent Collier County in government, […]