What happened on Tuesday, 23 August 2022
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
Town announces school begins September 1 and Spooktacular rescheduled to October 8
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Teachers call for salary raises to combat low pay and high living expenses in San Francisco.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Major Jeff Drew presented the Arkansas State Police Child Abuse Child Division quarterly oversight: 15,086 hotline calls (8,803 accepted), staffing shortfalls in the hotline (26 of 35 positions filled), and case and filing counts across judicial districts.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Developers outline plans for a 4,331 square foot care facility and housing for staff.
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
Rising Sun implements electronic building permit system to streamline application processes and reduce paperwork.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SFUSD approves labor agreements and initiates land transfer for Mission Bay School project.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Missha Martin, director of the Division of Children and Family Services, presented the committee with calendar‑year 2021 county breakout data showing increases in accepted maltreatment reports, workforce turnover that affected investigation timeliness, and recent improvements in permanency and relative placements.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Teachers and parents call for immediate action on pay and resources amid staffing crisis.
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
Council adopts resolution to fix zoning designation and proposes new rental inspection ordinance.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Commissioners review plans for a new mental health facility to serve Clear Lake community.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Project 0 told the Senate committee it uses a Heart Gallery, short films and large events like the Disney Extravaganza to increase matches for waiting children; presenters said the most recent event reunited 36 children with forever families and drew volunteers statewide.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Parents express need for virtual options and support for educators amid rising living costs.
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
Town Administrator read Ordinance 2022-O3 on Aug. 23, proposing a rental registration and inspection program by adding chapter 9 to the property maintenance code; the ordinance was introduced and will 'sit' for two weeks before a possible vote.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Educators criticize wage theft and urge for comprehensive data inclusion and equity in schools.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Educators urge SFUSD to raise salaries and support community schools amid funding challenges.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Restore Hope Arkansas presented its 100 Families collective‑impact model to the Senate Children and Youth Committee, saying the program uses a shared case-management platform and community alliances to boost reunifications and housing and employment outcomes for TANF‑eligible families.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco Unified School District celebrates first day of school with increased confidence and staffing.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
At its August meeting the San Francisco Board of Education ratified multiple tentative agreements with labor partners — including IBEW Local 6, IFPTE/Local 21 and IUOE Local 39 — approved retroactive contracts and an employment contract for a head-of-technology position; roll calls recorded unanimous/7-0 approvals.
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
The mayor and commissioners approved Resolution 2022-16 on Aug. 23 to correct a mapping error that had misclassified two annexed parcels; the resolution adopts an updated official zoning map showing the properties as R-2 single-family residential.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Commission adopts resolution for new residential care facility in Clear Lake, California.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco Unified School District struggles with over 100 classroom teacher vacancies.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Educators at SFUSD call for living wages and retention of Eid holiday amid financial struggles.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
The commission continued the Burns Valley Sports Complex item to Sept. 13 to allow additional tribal review of a draft mitigated negative declaration; staff said the delay will allow two extra weeks for tribal comments.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Dozens of teachers, paraeducators and union leaders told the San Francisco Board of Education they are struggling with low pay, payroll errors and vacancies, calling for immediate raises and fixes to the district’s Empower payroll system as officials note new state funding and next steps in bargaining.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Board of Education approved a land-disposition agreement to convey 2.2 acres from UC (UCSF) for a new Mission Bay school; neighborhood representatives and a supervisor’s aide urged prompt action and the measure passed on a 7-0 roll call.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
The Clearlake Planning Commission on Aug. 23 approved a conditional use permit for an adult residential care facility at 14139 Conocti Street (APN 039-066-250), approving Resolution PC 2022-15 and finding the project categorically exempt under CEQA Class 32. Commissioners emphasized sidewalks and conditions of approval.