What happened on Thursday, 24 August 2023
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Marcus confirms completion of 160 housing units by October 2023 with weekly estimates.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Mission Housing finishes affordable housing project with community support and local contractors.
St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri
The St. Joseph Planning Commission recommended city‑council approval of multiple land‑use requests—a right‑of‑way vacation at 610 Olive, an alley vacation, a preliminary plat (Fox Hills Plat 5), a subdivision‑improvement authorization, and a zoning cleanup to M‑1 at 3611 Pettus Road. Most items had little opposition and carried unanimously.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners vote unanimously to approve a new payment solution for employees.
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
Committee addresses heat safety and symptoms of heat stroke during record temperatures
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
All elementary principals and coaches trained in AIMS pathway to improve reading proficiency.
St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri
The St. Joseph Planning Commission voted to recommend repeal and replacement of the P-6 Whitehead Plaza precise plan to allow 'apartment residential' at 2503–2507 South Belt Highway. Supporters said moving power lines opened developable land; neighbors raised questions about traffic, density and housing type.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Plaza East redevelopment ensures one-for-one replacement of units and community input.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners recognize the Ramaytush Ohlone as original land inhabitants during their meeting.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco invests in emergency alert platforms and community networks for robust communication.
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
Superintendent Mark Holzman said Janesville moves $12,000,000 annually from operating funds into special education; leaders also described double-digit health-insurance increases and said the Sept. 1 start-date rule limits calendar flexibility for interventions.
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
Teachers advocate for earlier school start to improve student engagement and curriculum delivery.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Housing authority announces $35.2M surplus and plans to issue 400 project-based vouchers.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
MBS addresses funding challenges by securing a revolving loan for timely project completion.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Housing Authority of San Francisco achieves $3.4M profit for housing choice vouchers this year.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City officials discuss upgrading sirens and enhancing public awareness for emergency alerts.
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
Education leaders express concerns over $50M literacy funding and hiring reading specialists.
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
District and legislators discussed how narrower grade-band licensure, low FORT pass rates, and a limited pool of licensed reading specialists may reduce local capacity to implement the new literacy law; the district described local training and an aspiring-educators pathway.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Urban Strategies improves outreach and participation for Plaza East's community advisory meetings.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Plaza East redevelopment plan prioritizes replacement housing with community engagement ongoing.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Housing Authority secures funding to expedite repairs at Plaza East for 187 units.
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
State legislators told Janesville School District leaders the new literacy law creates a Wisconsin Reading Center with a $50 million appropriation and up to 64 state-funded literacy coaches; district officials said curriculum, training and specialist shortages could limit the law�s near-term impact.
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
Janesville School District transfers $12 million annually to support increasing special education expenses.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco updates emergency alert systems, including resuming outdoor siren operations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Mayor London Breed and emergency staff told the Disaster Council the city will begin replacing aging siren technology that was taken offline in December 2019 for cybersecurity reasons; staff said about 119 sirens will be assessed and a phased procurement is expected to begin within months.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Housing Authority leader emphasizes improved collaboration between the city and county.
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
District removes policy that would have hindered student advancement to fourth grade.
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
Officials emphasize dangers of extreme heat as students prepare to return to school.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents gain improved access to units through flexible scheduling with Marcus Alliance
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
Board approves 5.9% salary increase for non-certified staff, excluding the superintendent.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Mission Housing showcases rehabilitation of five sites providing affordable housing for low-income families.
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
Wisconsin establishes Wisconsin Reading Center to advance phonics through literacy coaching and assessments.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners received a final report from Mission Housing on five scattered-site rehabs, an operations update on Potrero and Sunnydale contractor performance, a fire-department MOU for training at Sunnydale, and financial reports showing program surpluses and voucher ramp-up.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
After public comment on notice, price and long-term management, the Summit County Council unanimously authorized staff to execute option, lease and related agreements to secure an approximately 8,574-acre ranch near Jeremy Ranch for conservation, with interim lease payments and a no-hunting covenant.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
President Torres organizes a successful backpack giveaway featuring face painting for attendees.
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
Board received a facilities update on ESSER‑funded projects at Franklin and other sites, long‑range planning with architect EAU and construction manager selection, conversion of a carpenter role to a groundskeeper position, and a district job fair that produced many hires.
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
Panel highlights struggles with teacher licensure and the urgent need for qualified specialists.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Housing Authority approved a $160,000 revolving loan to Plaza East Associates LP to provide contractor liquidity and accelerate completion of emergency repairs at Plaza East, reducing the projected completion date from December to October 2023, staff said.
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
Student teachers struggle to balance full-time jobs with unpaid teaching responsibilities.
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
District leaders report increased expenses and challenges in meeting special education needs.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Housing Authority of the City and County of San Francisco voted to authorize submission of a RAD Blend application to HUD for Plaza East, advancing a proposed 755-unit mixed-income redevelopment that guarantees one-for-one replacement of 193 public-housing units and a right to return for residents.
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
The board approved a first‑round set of employee handbook updates, including language standardization for discharge/termination and a title change to Director of Benefits Administration and Wellness; updates were approved unanimously.
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
CFO highlights difficulties in budget management amid competitive education sector and rising costs
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
Legislators express commitment to engage Janesville School District on literacy and licensure issues.
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
The Janesville School District board approved a 5.9% salary increase for support staff and administrators (excluding the superintendent), authorizing an approximately $1.62 million schedule adjustment and passing the amended motion 9‑0.