Coralville Fire Dept earns high ISO rating and bragging rights
Coralville Fire Department received a Public Protection Classification of 2 from the Insurance Services Office. Fire Chief Dave Stannard explains the rating, its meaning for residents and local insurers, and notes strength in water infrastructure and volunteer staffing.
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Highland raises substitute pay to 135 a day
Highland School Board approved raising substitute pay to 135 a day for 2018 19 to stay competitive with nearby districts. Interim Superintendent Mike Jorgensen noted Washington and Mid Prairie already pay 135, while current pay is 110. Principal input indicated no surge in subs yet. board unanimously approved the raise after discussion.
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Angela Hazelett
Highland Elementary
Jane O'Leary
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Kevin Engel
Cedar Rapids area fights substitute teacher shortage
Cedar Rapids Iowa City districts faced 1700 unfilled absences in the first half of 2016 17 with 934 of Cedar Rapids district absences left vacant. Districts nationwide struggle with sub shortages while Cedar Rapids trials a guest teacher program to improve recruitment and retention. The district streamlined clock in out and expanded professional development and will hold a job fair January 29 at 2500 Edgewood Road NW inviting graduates and others to become substitute teachers.
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Jean Hessburg
State Education Association
Carlos Grant
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Edgewood Rd
Iowa Board of Examiners
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