Cedar Rapids approves writing course improvements for all grades
A local task force recommends new writing courses from primary through 12th grade and a system wide evaluation of writing skills. The plan calls for smaller language arts class loads, use of professional readers, teacher aids and volunteers, plus in service training and college prep emphasis on writing.
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Cedar Rapids Community
Educational Services Center
Second Avenue
National Council of Teachers of English
Cedar Rapids school district cuts funds over budget overruns
The Cedar Rapids Community School District cut overtime, supplies, trips, and new staff due to anticipated budget overruns. A temporary hold on accounts and reduced spending on materials are in place while central administrators approve any new hires or equipment. The board agreed to spend 3500 dollars with city and school collaboration for adult crossing guards at three risky intersections, pending year-end review to decide on continuation.
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Cedar Raptas
Richard Schulz
Schula
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids schools mark accessible polling entrances
Cedar Rapids Community School District plans to place the international symbol of accessibility at eleven polling sites. The policy aims to direct handicapped voters to accessible entrances while not implying full building access. Maintenance staff will study ramp options as proposed by the Handicapped Committee. On this date in 1979, riots in Poland over prizes led to deaths when police fired on crowds.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion Citizen's Committee
Gerald Fitke
Tecommittes
Poland
Christmas Concert at Kennedy High School
The Kennedy high school music department presents the annual Christmas Concert in the auditorium Thursday at 7 30. The program features the band directed by Frank Kluesner plus mixed chorus women's choir and concert choir under James Kimmel. Selections include the Nutcracker Suite medleys and Handel Hallelujah Chorus finale. Seven workers died in 1965 Montreal concrete collapse.
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Kennedy High School Muse
Frank Kluesner
Convert
James Kimmel
Judge Finds for Plaintiff in Assault Suit
A woman injured while working at the Butlery bar earned a $35,167 judgment against Thomas Tebockhorst after a March 1 incident. Judge James Carter ruled Tebockhorst liable, awarding $1,068 medical, $1,200 lost earnings, $20,499 personal impairment and pain, and $12,500 punitive damages, with initial claims of $50,000 actual and $1 million punitive.
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Butlery
Cortina
Roger M. Pope
Thomas Tebeckhorst
James Carter
Tebockhorst
Xehese
Electric Bills Cut at Five Cedar Rapids Schools
The Cedar Rapids Community School district will see about an eight percent reduction in energy costs at Kennedy Jefferson Washington high schools and Harding Taft junior high schools due to a new peak wage based rate by Iowa Electric Light and Power. The plan has been in effect since May and the board ratified the contracts unanimously.
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Cedar Rapids
Board of Education
Iowa Electric Light and Power Go
Kenedy, Jefferson
Washington
Harding
Taft
Roosevelt Junior High School remodel funds vote deadlocked
The school board split over using about 4 of the district 500000 schoolhouse funds for Roosevelt Junior High renovations including accessibility upgrades and an elevator. A seventh member’s attendance could tilt a special meeting decision as trustees weigh bond plans and long term maintenance.
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Cedar Rapids
Kreamer
Lainson Named to US Dental Post
Dr. Phillip A. Lainson, 39, appointed head of the department of periodontology at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. The board of regents approved the post last week. Lainson has taught since 1965 and was professor of periodontology since July. He holds BA DDS MS and certifications from the National Board of Dental Examiners and the Air Force dental internship.
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Iowa City
Phillip A. Lainson
University of Lows College of Dentistry
Board of Regents
Lainson
National Board of Dental Examiners
Air Force
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