Open Enrollment Gains Committee Approval In Iowa
The Senate Education Committee approved a plan creating open enrollment allowing parents to send children to any district for at least four years with a 10 percent annual mobility cap and a one year athletics ban. The measure includes cost payments between districts, a November notice requirement, and an appeal path through the Department of Education. Governor Branstad and Education Director Lepley back the concept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod Boshart Lazette
Des Moines
Senate Education Committee
Senate
Larry Murphy
D-Oelwein
Murphy
Minnesota
Iowa Department of Education
Terry Branstad
William Lepley
Senate bill grants asbestos levy power to Iowa districts
Iowa Senate narrowly approves a bill granting school districts the option to fund federally mandated asbestos removal through a property tax referendum or a combined property tax levy and income surtax. The measure, 26 to 22, with two abstentions, faces expectations to be in place by October. Critics urge public input while supporters note cost-saving paths for districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod Boshart
Des Moines
Iowa Senate
Hultman
Larry Murphy
Doelwein
Avenson backs limiting riverboat gambling to Mississippi
Des Moines lawmakers debate limited riverboat gambling with Avenson pressing for Mississippi River only and opponents warning it may reduce statewide support. The bill faces Senate hurdles as supporters push simple, well regulated limits with local option and a renamed gaming commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod Boshart
Des Moines
House
Don Avenson
Mississippi River
Iowa Racing Commission
Avenson
Doelwein
Missouri River
Wally Horn
Cedar Rapids
Senate
Tom Fey
D-Davenport
Iowa
Fey
Horn
Jack Rife
R-Moscow
Rife
Commission
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
Lepley criticized for $100000 office remodeling
Democratic senator Richard Varn blasted the Iowa Department of Education for spending about $100000 to remodel director William Lepley’s office and other rooms without legislative oversight. He noted the amount, about 2 percent of the department budget, and sought vouchers for items including carpeting a chair sofa table and a potted tree. The transfers occurred via the Department of Management, prompting Varn to vow further scrutiny of similar practices across other agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Salon
Iowa Department of Education
William Lepley
Education Department
Richard Varn
D-Solon
Varn
Senate Education Appropriation
Department of Management
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Cal Hultman
Red Oak
Mississippi
Bob Carr
D-Dubuque
Carr
Lepley
Iowa City
Oelwein
Marion
Thomasville
Kenwood House Interiors
First Ave. S.E
McGregor Home Furnishings
Coralville
Arrow
Christian Dior
Mon Ami
U.S.A
Damon
Men's Furnishings
Westdale & Lindale
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