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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1977
Page
4
The Cedar Rapids school board learned Monday night that the district’s insurance premiums will nearly double next year. Insurance advisor Richard Cooper of American Insurance Associates cited a coming year total of 347 575 dollars, up from 188 046 dollars last year, prompting the board to seek premium relief.
The Cedar Rapids board discussed expanding property and auto losses plus a 10 to 20 percent rise in workmen's compensation premiums for 1977 78. They highlighted arson, bus usage, and a $20 083 80 police school liaison proposal with four plain clothed officers to monitor youth behavior and assist schools.
Robert Kazimour will chair the School Facilities Task Force formed to study boundaries student distribution and curriculum changes in Cedar Rapids Community School District. Board president Edward Beatty announced the panel and committee assignments at Monday night’s meeting including steering committee members and chairs for Attendance Areas Transportation Alternatives and other program groups.
Marion water department trustees reviewed the 1976 capital improvements and planned a Thursday meeting with legal counsel to discuss ousting delinquent contractors. They withhold payments totaling 14 (5,068.78 and 9,953.19) while continuing work with other vendors and approving several extensions and improvements.
The buildings and grounds committee will study energy conservation at the Marion library building with recommendations to follow at a future board meeting. Mrs. Charles Duss noted improved returns since July 1 when the daily fine rose to five cents for adult items. July circulation across books magazines records and art prints totaled 14794. The panel also outlined a persistent leaky roof issue to be reviewed and acted upon. Appointments were made to the board’s finance personnel and buildings and grounds committees.
Last week in Marion magistrate court Keith V Clark Elizabeth R Mark Rick A Capps Kevin W Hubbard Jan A Brockmeyer Dennis E Cooper each fined 30 dollars plus costs. Other entries include multiple fines for various residents and emergency vehicle failure penalties.
Ronald E. Moore, 42, of 2400 Indian Hill Rd SE, announces his bid for director district No. 4 in the Sept. 13 Cedar Rapids Community School Board election. He stresses improving reading writing speaking and listening skills and ongoing efficiency. Moore previously served on the board 1972-75 and led as president his last year. He holds a BA in economics from the University of Rochester and heads Moore Insurance Consultants Inc. He and his wife Maud have two daughters aged 11 and 9.
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Strawberry Homes board approves preliminary drawings for a third senior housing unit on the south edge of Strawberry Point. The project adds to the existing complex and moves toward construction.
The Cedar Rapids Community school board failed to approve moving one of three spring commencements to Sunday after noon in a 3-3 tie. Washington would have held Sunday June 4, with Jefferson and Kennedy on June 5 and 6, all at Kingston stadium. The plan faced a $100 overtime cost but gained church support, while three members opposed preserving evening ceremonies. A tie-breaker will be sought at a future meeting.
Cedar Rapids school board renews agreement with GWAEA to run a program for emotionally disabled children outside the district. The Wright Elementary space will host the program with GWAEA covering teacher salary and benefits, one aide, and up to 500 for instructional materials plus substitute costs.
Brooklyn board of directors selects Jan Heetland as president Lyle Oswood as vice president Agnes Stone as secretary Gloria Brannian and Stanley Walford win renewed terms as trustees in Brooklyn.
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