What happened on Sunday, 10 March 2024
Needles City, San Bernardino County, California
City launches multiple park projects and receives significant funding to enhance public spaces
Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York
Planning presented a zoning text amendment to permit indoor recreation and amusement uses; councilmembers said the draft lacks standards on parking and maximum occupancy ratios and questioned whether the change should be a local law requiring referrals to planning bodies. The council asked corporation counsel to confirm procedural requirements and removed the ‘agenda pending’ flag after discussion.
San Bernardino County Office of Education, School Districts, California
Norton Science and Language Academy presents its first-ever academic improvement plan for student success.
Needles City, San Bernardino County, California
Needles earns California Pro Housing Designation and funding to support affordable housing initiatives.
San Bernardino County Office of Education, School Districts, California
Advocate supports introducing new voices to improve education and challenge status quo.
Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York
The council reviewed an ordinance authorizing payment to Petrill Contracting for emergency milling and paving of Bona Vista Drive. A councilmember asked why the work was considered an emergency and requested DPW (Commissioner Bush) confirm when and why the work was done before the next meeting.
San Bernardino County Office of Education, School Districts, California
Board praises SBCSS staff for exceptional charter school petition review process.
Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York
The council discussed ordinances to accept NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation grants for as-needed sewer cleaning/CCTV planning and a $1,322,500 grant for Edison Avenue pump-station upgrades; corporation counsel is reviewing related documents and both items were placed on the agenda pending review.
San Bernardino County Office of Education, School Districts, California
Cynthia Miller retires after 17 years while newNational Board Certified Teachers are recognized.
San Bernardino County Office of Education, School Districts, California
The Board approved option three to renew a low performing school's petition with stipulations.
Needles City, San Bernardino County, California
Needles improves community spaces, affordable housing, and animal shelter initiatives to enhance engagement.
San Bernardino County Office of Education, School Districts, California
Board approved the second interim financial report covering 07/01/2024–01/31/2025. Staff reported stronger year‑to‑date state revenues, a reduced salary COLA assumption to 2% (current settlements ~1.76%), and no cash‑flow concerns; board discussed ESSER allocations and audit engagement.
Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York
Council discussed an ordinance authorizing the mayor to contract with OpenGov to build custom forms and uploads for the Fire Department’s inspection workflow; Commissioner Perez said the department already uses OpenGov but needs customization, and he will report whether other Westchester municipalities use it by Wednesday.
San Bernardino County Office of Education, School Districts, California
Parent urges board to preserve NSLA's vital role in community education and student growth.
San Bernardino County Office of Education, School Districts, California
District celebrates achievements of educators in multiple subjects and grade levels.
Needles City, San Bernardino County, California
Mayor Jan Jernigan announced park upgrades funded by state and local grants, the city's assumption of housing authority governance and other community services including a TNR program and restored pharmacy access.
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana
At a March 10 special meeting, the Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development Commission approved its agenda, moved into and returned from an executive session by unanimous votes, heard no public comments, and adjourned. Creed Romano certified the minutes.
San Bernardino County Office of Education, School Districts, California
Several parents and representatives from Springs Charter told the board that special‑education students have been denied speech‑to‑text accommodations, loaner devices and facilitated IEP participation; they urged the county to investigate before approving additional charter campuses.
Needles City, San Bernardino County, California
Mayor Jan Jernigan said cannabis businesses and cultivators have driven job creation, boosted median incomes and contributed materially to the city budget; she described programs that allocate a share of cannabis taxes to economic development.
San Bernardino County Office of Education, School Districts, California
Norton School applies new dual language techniques in math to enhance student understanding.
San Bernardino County Office of Education, School Districts, California
Sycamore Academy in Chino showcases enrollment rise and enhanced student literacy rates.
Upper Dublin SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The committee agreed which policy drafts to send to legislative review and which to hold: several 700-series policies and selected 130-series items move forward; Policy 206, 907 and 800 were held for further work.
San Bernardino County Office of Education, School Districts, California
Norton Academy outlines support plans for 13 students and promotes family literacy programs
Needles City, San Bernardino County, California
Mayor Jan Jernigan said Needles secured roughly $15 million in grants for water upgrades after national coverage of extreme heat and a strained well system; she outlined completed repairs, a new treatment plant and next steps to stabilize supply.
San Bernardino County Office of Education, School Districts, California
Whistleblower raises concerns over safety and funding discrepancies for special education students.
San Bernardino County Office of Education, School Districts, California
County staff reported expanding enrollment and usage of the Footsteps to Brilliance literacy platform and described funding from ESSER and county ARPA; board members asked for evidence linking the program to state test outcomes and for specific budget details about the perpetual license.
Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York
Council approves grants for sewer services and pump station improvements in Mount Vernon.
Upper Dublin SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Administrators proposed changes to the district's visitor policy that would restrict recording devices and clarify visitor/volunteer definitions; the committee asked the solicitor to refine language and keep the item at first reading.
San Bernardino County Office of Education, School Districts, California
The Del Rosa Post Office is named after Dr. Margaret Hill during a ceremony.
San Bernardino County Office of Education, School Districts, California
Heather Smith presents progress on early education initiatives at San Bernardino County Board meeting.
Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York
The council placed a resolution on the agenda appointing Nicole Bonilla as City Clerk of Mount Vernon; the appointment was announced but no formal vote was recorded in the transcript.
San Bernardino County Office of Education, School Districts, California
After a multi‑hour public hearing and staff analysis, the San Bernardino County Board of Education approved Norton Science & Language Academy’s two‑year renewal with a set of conditions requiring clarified admissions language, an updated academic improvement plan and an MOU; board members emphasized student outcomes and monitoring.
Upper Dublin SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The Upper Dublin School District policy committee delayed final action on proposed changes to student-assignment rules, directing administrators to tighten IEP-based placement language, clarify transportation and grandfathering, and craft an exception form for superintendent review.
Madison County, Iowa
Board members reviewed updated fund balances showing all three county funds above 20%, discussed proposed levy rates and how required postcards could mislead taxpayers (lower rates but higher bills for many), and asked staff to break down the county's roughly $508,000 revenue increase by new construction versus reassessment.
Needles City, San Bernardino County, California
Mayor Jernigan highlights progress and unity in Needles during state of the city address.
San Bernardino County Office of Education, School Districts, California
Parents express concerns about inadequate special education services and trust issues at Springs Charter.
Needles City, San Bernardino County, California
City allocates funds for public safety and infrastructure while boosting tourism and cannabis revenue.
San Bernardino County Office of Education, School Districts, California
Educators emphasize collaboration and programs to improve literacy and student rights awareness.
San Bernardino County Office of Education, School Districts, California
Educator advocates for biliteracy's impact on students and community at San Bernardino meeting
Needles City, San Bernardino County, California
Needles commits to sustainability with cleanup initiatives and electric vehicle infrastructure upgrades
San Bernardino County Office of Education, School Districts, California
San Bernardino County's budget audit highlights concerns about ESSER funding and student outcomes.