What happened on Tuesday, 22 June 2021
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Per a February resolution the board authorized a districtwide equity audit and community Equity Action Committee to be facilitated by the University of Kentucky's Education Civil Rights Initiative; staff said the work is donor-funded, but several public commenters objected to selecting a Kentucky-based partner and urged use of local experts or federal OCR resources.
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
The police chief reported that between Jan. 1 and June 22 the department made 91 arrests in 2021 compared with 41 in the same period in 2020, while calls for service fell from 1,409 to 1,154; the chief said the change may relate to COVID but offered no definitive cause.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Superintendent Matthews told the board the district plans a full return to in-person instruction on Aug. 16 and announced a limited virtual independent-study pilot for students who are medically fragile or at risk from COVID-19; the board approved a first-reading policy amendment to enable the pilot.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Caleb Parker recognized for excellence and dedication as a first-generation college student.
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
The Board of Commissioners voted to remove budget items from the June 20 agenda and scheduled a special budget hearing for June 23, 2021 at 7 p.m.; town staff said budget details need more work before board consideration.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The board endorsed occupancy and eligibility policies for Shirley Chisholm Village, a 134-unit educator housing development on the FSK annex, prioritizing SFUSD teachers and paraeducators within 40'120% AMI bands; construction is expected to start 2022 with occupancy in 2024.
Sports Authority Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
NHL team prepares for optimistic 2021-22 season, supporting historic HBCU hockey program initiative.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Blythe offers clarity on SparkSF's financial relationship with SFUSD and budget details.
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
The Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 2021-03 authorizing the town administrator to award the 2021 paving contracts based on KCI Technologies’ recommendation and to secure 10-year financing with annual payments not to exceed $100,000; targeted streets and a cost estimate were presented.
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
Commissioners approve resolution while police report increased arrests compared to last year.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The board adopted a Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CCES/CSACE) plan and an initial $1.9 million allocation to pilot interventions at priority sites aimed at reducing disproportionate identification and discipline of African American students, with approval 7-0.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The board approved the Public Education Enrichment Fund (PEAF) spending plan, the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the superintendent's recommended FY2021-22 budget, and commissioners emphasized increased transparency and a shift toward 0-based budgeting amid fiscal pressures.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
District memorializes educators for their significant contributions to student success and community.
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
Town commissioners authorize administrator to expedite paving contract for key local roads.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Board of Education approved a slate of Parent Advisory Council candidates after extensive public comment about online harassment of nominees, including targeted social-media attacks against a nonbinary parent. President Lopez condemned the bullying ahead of a unanimous 7-0 vote to appoint the slate.