What happened on Thursday, 13 April 2023
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
Council discusses new owner’s zoning request for retail use at vacant Goody's property.
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
Rising Sun voted to support a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with the Chesapeake Science and Security Corridor Consortium to pursue regional economic and bioscience opportunities tied to Aberdeen Proving Ground.
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
Rising Sun applies for grants to improve traffic flow and wastewater treatment compliance.
Summit County Health Department, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Board members pass motion for revised water concurrency fees without opposition.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Education stakeholders discuss Maryland's strategic plan for equitable student outcomes.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Maryland Education Department shares engagement results and sets goals for student achievement.
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
The town read into the minutes an ordinance proposing to change the zoning of 8 Cooper Avenue from Light Industrial to Limited Commercial; the Planning Commission will review and a public hearing is set for May 9.
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
The board adopted Resolution 2023‑03 to require escrow fees and administrative charges for land‑development plan review and inspections; town staff warned of a $1.75 million MS4 funding requirement by December 2025 if grants are not secured.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board unanimously approves Sutter Health settlement funding for health plan rate buy downs.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Community school coordinators implement health clinics, mentorships, and support for families and students.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Superintendent Choudhary acknowledges educators' vital role in student success during local gathering.
Summit County Health Department, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
The Summit County Board of Health approved raising annual Water Concurrency Program fees: nonexempt systems to $3,300 (from $2,750) and exempt systems to $750, citing rising third‑party analysis costs; a Summit Water representative voiced support during public comment.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Health Service System board unanimously approved its 2022 annual report April 23, noting 122,000 covered lives, persistent staffing vacancies and ongoing budget negotiations with the mayor's office. The director said the mayor's budget will clarify next steps on May 1.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The board approved multiple 2024 rate actions April 23: applying $746,000 from the non-Medicare PPO stabilization deficit toward 2024 rates, holding VSP vision rates steady, approving retiree dental renewals (Delta Dental PPO +2% for 2024), and allocating about $16 million in Sutter Health settlement funds to buy down premiums for specified HMO/PPO plans.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Maryland's new strategic plan aims to improve educational equity and student outcomes.
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
Rising Sun appoints Emily Kleiner as town commissioner in recent meeting.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Maryland's strategic plan focuses on data tracking and stakeholder engagement for student success.
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
Public commenters asked what will happen to a soon‑to‑be‑unused school building; developer Michael Shea proposed converting 4 Peaks Elementary to an indoor Olympic pool and leasing campus land for starter homes to generate recurring district revenue, with many zoning and funding hurdles noted.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
At a Maryland State Board and MSDE roundtable on strategic plan phases 1–2, school staff chose enabler 4 — social‑emotional learning, health, wellness and safety — as the priority for discussion and urged more clinical staff, culturally responsive supports for newcomer students, stable funding and community partnerships.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Counselors emphasize increased mental health resources and student belonging for school success.
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
Town considers speed cameras on Pearl and Mount Streets following community complaints about speeding.
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
At its meeting the Fountain Hills Unified School District board approved personnel actions (excluding one item to be discussed in executive session), adopted instructional coach and counselor job descriptions (the counselor measure passed 3–2), issued district administrative contracts, approved a salary schedule increase and a pay‑for‑performance plan, and updated facility rental rules.
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
McDowell Mountain Elementary principal Kevin Wilkinson told the Fountain Hills Unified board the school has hired a security guard and a behavior specialist, is adopting a unified math curriculum for public review, and is expanding communication and family events as it prepares for Arizona Department of Education grading.