What happened on Friday, 13 May 2022
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission discusses integrating racial equity into proposed ballot measure policies and measures.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Ethics commission dismissal of case raised concerns over accountability and procedural knowledge.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
The committee approved a one-time summer pay bump to $45/hour for summer staff (funded largely by ESSER and partnerships) with one abstention, voted to allow seniors to purchase issued Chromebooks for $25, and discussed returning athletics/music user fees to pre-pandemic levels next fiscal year.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Staff reported that electronic filing for Form 700 expanded to designated employees, achieving 95% on-time filing overall (97% of city officers, 94% designated filers as of May 11), and previewed a Form 700 compliance review program slated for FY23.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Presentation reveals compliance failures and ethics concerns in SF Environment's dealings with Recology.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
Administrators presented and the committee approved updated handbooks for next year, including minor edits to start times, tardy windows, PBIS expectations, and changing the term "expulsion" to "exclusion." Members asked for clearer restorative-hour language and web updates.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners confirm maximum penalty following unethical conduct related to misused grant funds.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
The committee voted to absorb the separate technology graduation credit into seven elective credits, and approved changes to ELA course sequencing and science pathways (moving MCAS biology timing to sophomore year and expanding environmental science offerings). Both motions passed unanimously.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Controller's preliminary assessment presented to the Ethics Commission flagged a lax "tone at the top," repeated gifts and solicitations from Recology to SF Environment leaders, gaps in role definition for refuse rate-setting, and recommended formal memoranda, training, and improved disclosure practices.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission adjourns meeting in tribute to Peter Keane's legacy and public service.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Ethics Commission unanimously approved a proposed stipulated decision and order in SFDC case 1920-051 concerning Barbara Mumbi; commissioners described the conduct as unethical and the settlement imposed the maximum staff-recommended penalty of $20,000.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
The Blackstone–Millville Regional School Committee was told the regional special-education collaborative voted a 12% tuition increase after a budget shortfall; Superintendent Jason Defalco said he voted against it and will press leaders to reduce the collaborativedeficit and return with options for a prepayment to cover the districtimpact.