Sunday, May 27, 2012
A look back at some of the week’s more popular stories.
In case you missed some of the week’s top stories, here’s a recap. A new band, From Ordinary, hopes to change people’s perceptions of Christian rock. “There’s nothing oxymoronic about Christians having a beer and dancing,” says Woodbury resident Kevin Schuyler. And a few of you have asked about that work at the corner of Valley Creek Road and Settlers Ridge Parkway. It’s a new well, No. 18 for Woodbury, and they’re doing blasting. On Tuesday we asked what you think should be done with the former State Farm building. Be sure to check out the comments. Also Tuesday we learned that the opening ceremony for the new Miracle Field is set for June 7. It’s a field designed especially for children with disabilities. That turn lane work at Radio …
Friday, May 25, 2012
District 833 also opted not to increase walking distances and will continue to examine other options to close a transportation budget shortfall.
The District 833 School Board on Thursday chose not to alter school start times as officials looked to close a nearly $1 million gap in the South Washington County Schools transportation budget. The board also voted against changing the walking distances currently in place, and there will also be no implementation of transportation fees for the coming school year, according to the district’s website. During Thursday's meeting, board members continually called each of the proposals for changing school start times “Band-aids,” and some advocated for further study of the district’s options to manage the transporation budget. Once board members—who were split on the two options for changing start times—decided against making changes, it became…
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
The South Washington County School Board is looking to close a nearly $1 million shortfall in its transportation budget.
The District 833 School Board is set to vote Thursday on its options for closing a $950,000 shortfall in its transportation budget, which likely includes changing school start times. The options include two alternatives for new start times at area schools. Check out the district’s website for the breakdown. One alternative would save the district $322,596 and the other $479,196. Other options include increasing walking distances for middle and high school students (1 to 1.5 miles and 1.5 to 2 miles, respectively), charging transportation fees for choice programs (Nuevas Fronteras, MS Spanish Immersion, Gateway and Valley Crossing), and increasing the general fund level for transportation from 4.85 percent to 5 percent, according to a staff…
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
District 833 is seeking feedback on several options as it looks to come up with $940,000 for the transportation fund.
South Washington County Schools officials want to replace buses in the district’s fleet and maintain its transportation fund balance. But that budget is about $940,000 short of being able to do so, and District 833 is looking at several options to cover the costs, including: Staff won’t likely make a recommendation regarding the options, said Mike Vogel, assistant to the superintendent for operations. Instead, the district is seeking feedback from residents through an online survey and encouraging people to share their thoughts at the April 26 school board meeting. Find the survey online at the District 833 website (available through April 30). The options are also outlined in detail on the site. The transportation budget could get a $150,…
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11:53 am on Tuesday, May 29, 2012
I just don't get what there is left to study. Totally amazed that the school board did not select one of the options presented. more ›