What happened on Tuesday, 25 October 2022
Clay County, Florida
Grants management presented its first full fiscal-year report: 44 applications submitted, a 57% success rate, 25 new awards totaling about $13 million, and nearly $84 million in active grant agreements including ARPA. Staff proposed new positions and an indirect cost rate to improve grant capacity.
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
The Town of Rising Sun adopted Ordinance 2022-04 as an emergency measure to establish an illicit discharge detection and elimination (IDDE) program required under MS4/NPDES rules, granting inspection authority and banning nonstormwater discharges to the town storm system.
Alpine School District, School Boards, Utah
Utah leads in dual language immersion, inspiring other states to adopt its successful models.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Allison, an SFUSD parent, supports reforms to empower schools and acknowledge teachers' roles.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Parents and educators urge SFUSD to rectify ongoing teacher payment and payroll issues.
Clay County, Florida
The board approved a construction management-at-risk agreement with Kiewit Southeast for a $25,342,825 guaranteed maximum price to rebuild 2.8 miles of Sand Ridge Road (County Road 739B) with a targeted delivery date of March 25, 2025. Work includes drainage, medians, bike lanes and sidewalks.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Superintendent Wayne outlines system improvements and community engagement at San Francisco schools.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Council announces shift from in-person to virtual public comment session led by President Lam.
Clay County, Florida
The board heard hours of testimony about ordinance 2022-14 to grandfather retail pet stores operating before 3/31/2022. Owners of BFF Puppies and customers urged grandfathering; commissioners flagged monopoly, antitrust and animal-welfare concerns and asked staff to revise the draft and return at the next meeting.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
District implements daily call center to enhance employee assistance and track concerns.
Alpine School District, School Boards, Utah
Education leaders discuss key elements to enhance motivation and engagement among students.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
District leaders focus on equity, trust, and educator pay to enhance student outcomes.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Parents and educators call for action on literacy improvements and payroll system failures.
Clay County, Florida
After a multi-hour public hearing, the Clay County commissioners voted to continue consideration of a proposed package of development impact fees to Dec. 13 to allow workshops and additional stakeholder review. The study estimates nearly $333 million in facility needs and a possible $6,577 maximum justified fee on a 2,000 sq. ft. home.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Staff criticize SFUSD for ongoing payroll errors and inadequate support amid pandemic challenges.
Alpine School District, School Boards, Utah
Students taking Bridge program projected to earn 972 college credits in language skills.
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
Town of Rising Sun passes emergency ordinance for regulating stormwater discharges by October 31
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners approve new candidates while emphasizing civility during public comments.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board addresses cost savings and service reductions affecting student programs and staffing shortages.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Jose Luis de Cumbajia demands urgent action to pay teachers from SFUSD before crisis worsens.
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
Commissioners heard brief staff reports: the police department is preparing three grants and reports no crime trend; the annual audit starts soon; Winterfest is planned for early December and Pearl Street patching is scheduled for next week pending contractor timing.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community members praise Superintendent Wayne while calling for more transparency and accountability.
Eagle Mountain Planning Commission, Eagle Mountain, Utah County, Utah
School enrollment surges to 400, prompting potential cafeteria completion amid financing challenges.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Activists demand safer schools for LGBTQ students and improved mental health resources.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Public comments express concern over SFUSD's college readiness and special education resources.
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
Ordinance 2022-05 was adopted as an emergency ordinance to amend town meeting procedures, authorizing virtual meetings when public need exists, requiring time stamps on meeting videos, and clarifying public comment rules and procedural language.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss workforce crises affecting program delivery for 49,000 students in the district.
Clay County, Florida
Commissioners approve previous meeting minutes and discuss pet adoption initiatives in Clay County.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board outlines specific targets to improve literacy among African American students by 2024.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board agrees to 6% salary increase and additional prep time for educators in SFUSD
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Board of Education on Oct. 25 adopted an updated set of vision, values, three five-year goals and five guardrails intended to focus the district on student outcomes, with numeric targets for third-grade literacy, eighth-grade math and college/career readiness and commitments to equity-focused interim goals.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The board approved unaudited actuals for fiscal year 2021'2 showing a better-than-projected ending fund balance driven by timing and vacancy-related savings, and authorized an audit-extension to allow reconciliation of payroll data from Empower SF.
Clay County, Florida
Commissioners paused action on joining a cooperative fuel contract run by the school board after questions about price differences between taxed road diesel and untaxed red (off-road) diesel and delivery methods; staff will follow up and return with answers.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Dozens of current and former San Francisco Unified School District employees told the school board Oct. 25 that ongoing errors in the district's Empower SF payroll system have left staff unpaid, with incorrect tax and benefits deductions, and widespread staffing stress. Speakers urged immediate payments and operational fixes.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community members challenge board leadership on consultant's past and school closure plans.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Board of Education approved a tentative agreement with United Educators of San Francisco that provides a 6% salary increase, added prep time, and a pilot core-substitute program for high-need schools; union representatives urged swift implementation to retain staff.
Clay County, Florida
Following presentations from four firms, commissioners scored proposals for county lobbying services. The Southern Group received the top combined score and staff will begin contract negotiations and return an agreement to the board.