District seeks state approval to spend 236k for optional programs
Cedar Rapids officials ask the state to authorize 236 103 in increased funds for five programs in 1977 78 The plan covers 40400 for desegregation and integration programs including a first grade teacher and a Johnson elementary facilitator 34300 for a second junior high dropout center 17000 for an English language transition program 6647 for pupil transportation due to hazardous walking conditions and 137756 for transportation for growing suburbanizing student numbers The district warns without state funds the alternative is charging parents The requests will be presented in Des Moines at 11 a m Monday
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Cedar Rapids Community
Tyler
Johnson
Richard Schulz
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids school district approves summer swim changes
The Cedar Rapids Community School District will charge 50 cents for students and $1 for adults for family recreational swim nights at senior high pools this summer to boost supervision. Reading classes will replace a reading skills center at several elementary schools, and summer tuition remains $7.50 to $30. The board discussed continuing Bender pool programs, with Saturday swim classes possibly at a higher fee.
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Cedar Rapids Community School
Richard Schulz
Bender
Bender Pool
Schulz
Population Dynamics Workshop Friday at Indian Creek Nature Center
The Indian Creek Nature Center hosts an all day Population Dynamics workshop Friday from 8 30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Primary sponsors include Grant Wood area education agency Cedar Rapids Community Schools Population Reference Bureau Iowa Department of Public Instruction and the Nature Center. Elaine Murphy and Helen Lambert of Zero Population Growth will lead. The program aims to inform teachers and community leaders about population trends and dynamics. Invitations have been sent to area organizations. attendees should call 362 0664 for information and registration. A 3 registration fee covers luncheon. Local speakers activities and films are included.
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Indian Creek Nature Center
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Cedar Rapids Community Schools
Population Reference Bureau
Iowa Department of Public Instruction
The
Nature Center
Elaine Murphy
Helen Lambert
Washington, D.C
Curtis D. Abdoudi
Cedar Rapids Board drops Latin from high school program
The Cedar Rapids Community School District voted unanimously to remove Latin from the senior high school offerings for the 1977 78 year. The move affects one or more of the district’s three high schools with other new courses added. Margaret Smith urged exploring options such as collaboration with Grant Wood area education agency or colleges and setting up a task force to study alternatives. The board cited Latin’s dwindling enrollment with two to three students and called it an economic decision.
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Monroe Developmental Center
Lincoln Learning Center
Lincoln Center
Cedar Rapids
Margaret Smith
Maplewood Drive
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
H. Edward Beatty
Richard Schulz
Toe College
Schulz
Roofing Projects Set for Bidding in Cedar Rapids Schools
Cedar Rapids school board approved bidding on reroofing at Hoover Madison Noelridge and asphaltic concrete surfacing at Jefferson Washington Franklin Taft Adams Erskine Hayes Hiawatha Hoover Nixon and Polk. Alternates may add insulation. Public hearing set for April 11 at 7 30 p m in the Education Services center with contracts awarded April 25.
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Cedar Rapids
Hoover
Madison
Noelridge
Jefferson
Washington
Franklin
Taft
Adams
Erskine
Hayes
Hiawatha
Nixon
Polk
Education Services Center
Second Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids Board Okays 77-78 Fee Schedule
The Cedar Rapids Community School Board approved the 1977-78 fee plan despite objections from Curran Rosser and Mary Ann Kucera over towel fees. The schedule sets sport towel fees by group, ranging from 2.25 for junior high to 5 for swimming, with physical education at 4 dollars, and includes charges for workbooks, home economics, art, crafts, and instrument rental.
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Cedar Rapids
Rosser
Kucera
Indoor Sports Elect Huber President of Cedar Rapids Club
Donna Huber of 1200 Sixth Street NW has been elected president of the Cedar Rapids Indoor Sports club. June Stock was named vice president and her husband Bob is secretary. Mildred Strake became treasurer with Nancy Ryan and Jim Wagner as new directors. District director is Bob Kozel. The club serves physically handicapped adults and welcomes inquiries. call Mrs. Huber at 365-5480.
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Donna Huber
Sixth Street
Cedar Rapids
June Stock
Bob
Mildred Strake
Nancy Ryan
Jim Wagner
Bob Kozel
Huber
Cedar Rapids Gazette details and subscription rates
The Cedar Rapids Gazette, established in 1883 by The Gazette Co., publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Subscription options include carrier 1.05 per week and mail rates for Afternoon Edition plus weekend editions, with restrictions on mail subscriptions in carrier areas and AP exclusive republication rights.
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The
Gazette Co
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S
Gazette
Associated Press
Area Spelling Bee Saturday at Kirkwood
Forty five Eastern Iowa junior high students compete in the regional spelling bee at Kirkwood Community College for a chance to reach the national contest in Washington. The top two plus a spell-off select the champion, with three spellers from 15 districts advancing to the state contest in Des Moines May 7.
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Iowa
Washington
D.C
Kirkwood Community College
Drake University
Des Moines
Sarah Klinefelter
Kirkwood
Area Ten
New York
Klinefelter
Des Moines Register
Tribune
Iowa Room
Iowa Hall
Grant Wood
Cedar Rapids School Year Starts Aug 29 1977 78 Calendar
The Cedar Rapids Community School District adopts a 1977 78 calendar with classes beginning August 29 for students and in service days spread through late August. Board vote 6 1 with Lauree Gerber dissenting citing a preferred alternate calendar.
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Cedar Rapids
Lauree Gerber
Gerber
Representative Council of Teachers
Executive Council of Administrators
Cedar Rapids school board grants 6.5 percent food service raises
The Cedar Rapids Community School District approved 6.5 percent average pay raises for food service workers, with salaries rising 5.4 percent and hourly wages from $2.46 to $3.56. Fringe benefits, notably health care contributions, increase from $21 to $30. The raises were set via a meet and confer process as food service staff do not bargain collectively with the district.
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Food Service
Cedar Rapids
Board of Education
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Faith Bible Church
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