District policy debate on diversity plan sparks public input
About 200 attendees voiced opinions on a diversity and capacity policy affecting high schools. Emails show board member involvement and drafts with colleague input, while West High nears capacity and a third high school remains a contentious issue.
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West High
Stone
Westside
Marla Swesey
Swisher
Jeff McGinness
Tayet Doran
McGinness
Doran
Stephen Murley
West
Cliff Jette
Iowa City Community School
Sally Hoelscher
Sarah Swisher
Educational Services Center
Iowa City
Iowa education plan targets teacher pay and evaluation overhaul
Iowa governors proposals center on a 150 million reform of teacher pay and promotion. Task forces push higher starting salaries, bonuses for hard to fill subjects, and a five tier career path. Critics warn of tax costs and potential division among faculty. Online preschool assessment and expanded online courses also accompany the plan.
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Joyce Vermeer
Northwest Area Education Agency
Sioux City
Branstad
Iowa
Jeff Orvis
Waverly-Shell Rock High
Con Orvis
Tom Downs
Iowa Association of School Boards
Iowa Department of Education
Waterloo
Vermeer
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