San Francisco Ethics Commission evaluates revisions to city contract regulations

San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California

Commission members discuss key amendments for city contracts and administrative enforcement actions.

Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 09:26

Ethics commission approves narrowed behested‑payment amendments, adds $1,000 de‑minimis exception and short PUC grace period

San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California

The San Francisco Ethics Commission on Aug. 12 voted 3–2 to send amended rules on behested ("be‑hest") payments to the Board of Supervisors, narrowing the "attempt to influence" prong to contract‑related contexts, adding a $1,000 annual exception for minimal payments and authorizing a limited grace period for an existing SFPUC Social Impact Partnership program.

Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 02:17:07

San Francisco panel debates influence regulations on city contracts and lobbying

San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California

Panelists discuss proposed changes to influence definitions concerning city contracts and lobbying.

Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 25:17

Facilities report: repaving, asbestos work done; committee will solicit playground surfacing quotes

Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts

Facilities staff reported repaving at the middle school is nearly complete and asbestos abatement at the high school was finished July 30; the committee agreed to collect quotes comparing wood‑fiber surfacing to poured rubber for playgrounds, which could trigger town capital review if costs exceed thresholds.

Source: School Committee Meeting | 08 11 22 06:18

Superintendent: finalists named for key roles; MSBA advances high‑school study phase

Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts

Superintendent Jason DeFalco reported one strong finalist for interim business manager and finalists for lead coach and middle‑school principal; he also said the Mass. School Building Authority has moved the district to a senior‑study phase and will tour the high school Sept. 14.

Source: School Committee Meeting | 08 11 22 59:26

School committee raises after‑school teacher pay for 21st Century program

Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts

On Aug. 11 the Blackstone‑Millville School Committee unanimously approved increasing the certified teacher hourly rate for the 21st Century Learning Center at the JFK‑AFM complex from $35 to $45 for 2022–23. The superintendent said the increase is fully covered by the program's grant.

Source: School Committee Meeting | 08 11 22 04:19

Superintendent highlights gains in growth metrics but MCAS results remain embargoed

Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts

Jason DeFalco presented end‑of‑year growth and achievement data on Aug. 11, saying multiple grades showed ELA gains and that beginning‑to‑end growth was strong in several grades; he said the state MCAS performance files remain embargoed pending cut scores.

Source: School Committee Meeting | 08 11 22 08:47