TAP program eyed to reform teacher roles and pay
The School Board discussed Milken Foundation backed TAP changes aiming at market driven salaries and multiple teacher career paths. Master teachers could earn up to eighty thousand, while merit based evaluation replaces tenure. Board members urged consensus to continue investigating the program as union reps voiced cautious optimism.
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Bush Electoral College Declares Governor Winner
The Electoral College, including Georgia GOP chairman and Bush elector Chuck Clay, announced the governor winner after a tense period marked by recounts and court battles. Across state capitals, reporters and crowds swarmed the ceremonies with unusual fanfare and media attention.
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Finney County ED C approves 2001 budget for industrial park
Finney County Economic Development Corp approves a 2001 budget of 160,281 with a 10,000 discretionary allocation for an industrial park. The fund now totals 12,000 as debate continues on land costs and possible use for land plans.
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Industrial park on sales tax ballot discussed by corporation
Olson says the corporation has a brief window to ask city and county commissioners to add an industrial park to the sales tax ballot. Board members warn against delay and urge careful, right approach while noting missing board members and ongoing negotiations with landowners and an attorney.
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Evergreen retirement facility accused of abuse by KDHE
Brooks denies KDHE allegations of resident abuse and financial theft at Evergreen facilities. KDHE cites lying resident, verbal abuse, noncertified aides, and a $100 theft, prompting a $ fines appeal due by December 26. Brooks claims no prior problems and says external investigators have found no violations.
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Becketts Bridge Look Before You Leap Bridge Tip
South in three notrump faces a heart lead and a spade shift. Declarer must avoid habitual heart finesse and consider dummy’s ace of hearts and a diamond finesse. The article warns against narrow suit focus and promises a safer path to nine tricks regardless of opponents distribution.
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