I C schools plan Hills Elementary closure proposal
Iowa City School Board weighs closing Hills Elementary at 301 Main St Hills to cut 7.5 million in district costs over two years The move would save about 1.66 million and transfer the 100 plus students to Alexander and Weber elementary schools Superintendent Matt Degner said during a board meeting noting concerns and support from advocates
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Hills Board approves land purchase amid budget concerns
Inside-I.C. school board votes to buy land as budget worries mount. About 50 attendees including Hills Mayor Tim Kemp and parents spoke during public comment. If Hills closes teachers may be reassigned within the district and students would keep current services such as preschool.
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Cedar Rapids student Avery Enekwechi named in 14 Under 14 list
Wright Elementary fifth grader Avery Enekwechi is praised by teacher Josh Reynolds for leadership and courage as she tackles hard issues and reads over 400 pages. She presented a poster on Johnson C. Smith University at Washington High School as part of a Wright Elementary activity.
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Iowa Senate advances bill to bar credit card codes at gun shops
The bill would prohibit credit card processors from using merchant codes to flag gun sales in Iowa, despite assurances from lobbyists that providers won t use them. Credit unions told lawmakers there is no need for the measure as the discussion moves through the Senate subcommittee.
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State cuts AEA program aiding families in services
The Iowa Department of Education will discontinue contracts with nine AEAs for the Family Educator Partners program that assists families and educators with special education services. Gov. Reynolds’ office cites conflicts of interest since workers are AEA employees, plus inconsistencies and role confusion identified in a 2014 report. The state is exploring a partnership with an independent third party.
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