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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 2001
Page
15
Eastern Iowa braces for a potential winter storm bringing heavy rain and 3 to 6 inches of snow. A flood watch remains in effect with winds 25 to 50 mph, and advisories cover areas south of Highway 20 through Friday morning.
In Cedar Rapids a memorial gathering at Grace Church honored Sally Malacas 26 found dead in her apartment storage closet an apparent homicide. Alberto and Sabina Malacas collected over 3000 for burial costs to Guam. Police offered no new details as investigations continue.
Senate Republicans refuse to drop alternative licensure language in SB 1190, sparking a stalemate with Democrats who call the provision a firestorm. Senate leaders say the issue may be tackled in a separate bill or via an educated examination by the Board of Educational Examiners.
Lawmakers discuss two teacher pay proposals with republicans backing a $40 million first year plan and Democrats plus Gov. Vilsack backing a $300 million four year scheme. Both seek higher starting salaries and incentives tied to professional standards with phased implementation and state participation deadlines.
Cedar Rapids educators say state efforts to raise teacher pay became partisan. Superintendent Lew Finch cites increased bureaucracy and weak benefits under both Gov. Vilsack’s plan and the Republican proposal, while praising mentoring and staff development emphasis. Anhalt calls the GOP bill repulsive for lacking motivation to recruit and retain teachers. Rural teachers warn veteran pay inequities remain a concern.
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