Judge Rules Whaley Hiring Void Over Law Compliance
Common Pleas Judge Lowell Howard voided the City School Board’s June hiring of Bill Whaley as outdoor recreation teacher and head basketball coach citing noncompliance with state law and a prior agreement with the Athens Education Association. A special board meeting Friday will discuss next steps.
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Robert Ekey
Common Pleas
Lowell Howard
Bill Whaley
Athens Education Association
AEA
Howard
Whaley
ABA
Athens City
Ohio
Board Delays Special Class Amid Planning Gaps in Athens County
The Athens County School Board refused to establish a severe behavioral disorder class pending a full plan and budget. Coordinator Mrs. Sherry Allison asked the board to be fiscal agent, but funding, location, and staffing details remain unresolved. A Sept. 28 deadline was set for a concrete plan and potential special meeting to decide. The board also authorized Superintendent Christman to attend two statewide conferences.
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Athens County
Sherry Allison
Special Education Resources Center
Athens
Nelsonville York
Allison
Supt
George Christman
Ohio County Superintendents Association
Springfield
Buckeye Association of School Act
Columbus
Ohio School Boards Association
OSBA
Southeastern
Ohio University Inn
Christman
William Phillips
State Department of Education
Lynne Hungerford
EMR
Custody Fight Deepens as Alsagers Face Removal Again
Polk County Social Services seeks custody citing safety fears for seven children ages 10 months to 14 years amid alleged sexual abuse and threats. The family, once deemed mentally deficient, has endured a long legal saga with several children in foster care and disputes over rehabilitation and support.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Charles
Darlene Alsager
Polk County Department of Social Services
Alsager
Cadets Admit Scandal Charges At West Point
Affidavits released show about 60 cadets accusing roughly 700 classmates of flouting the honor code by lying cheating stealing and fixing cases at the U S Military Academy. Allegations include a Class of 1974 member taking a 1200 bribe to sway a not guilty vote and that friendship on the honor committee can influence verdicts.
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West Point
N.Y
Military Academy
Associated Press
Cadet Honor Committee
Senate Seeks to Kill Federal Retiree Bonus
The Senate approved eliminating the 1 percent kicker on cost-of-living pension increases for federal retirees, arguing it inflated pensions. The move, to be decided by a House-Senate conference, would save about $200 million next fiscal year and affects judges Cabinet members and top officials.
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Senate
Washington
House-Senate
House
Judiciary
Executive Branch
Ernest F. Hollings
D-S.c
Holling
Lawton Chiles
Dfla
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Ohio University
Center For Community Development
Parks Hall
Loyd Inglis
Center
Polk County
Wirephoto Jr
John
Darlene
Kathy
George
Michael
Sally
Wanda
Albert
U.S
Emery
Polk County Juvenile Court
Reg Price
Ultra
N. Court Street
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