USD 457 considers higher bid for courtyard project
USD 457 board weighs a rising estimate for an open air courtyard at GCHS near the cafeteria with a plan to nearly double lunch seating. Architects cited steel costs deadlines and crane needs as factors. Summer start and December completion are targeted.
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Stewart Nelson
GCHS
Florence Wilson
Georgia Matthews
Jennie Barker
Jennie Wilson
Cattle industry reacts to mad cow disease case
Montana State University economist Gary Brester cautions calm amid cattle disease concerns. Bill Bullard of R CALF urges stronger bans on cattle remains in feed and broader testing. National Farmers Union’s Tom Buss calls for action to lessen economic impact. Morgan Paisley notes market resilience and growing familiarity with BSE. Magagna says fear isn’t rising, but nerves remain.
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Gary Brester
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Bill Bullard
Rcalf United Stockgrowers
America
National Farmers Union
Tom Buss
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Mike Johanns
Morgan Paisley
Alaron Trading Co
BSE
Magagna
Board grapples with student phone usage policy
The board halted near a ban on phones amid split votes and confusion over allowances for educational use and emergencies. President Gail Dunford apologized for the missteps and clarified that educators could permit phone use for legitimate needs, while some members urged a ban.
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Gail Dunford
Bruce Reichmuth
Dunford
Mike Utz
Tom Blackburn
Reichmuth
John Scheppner
Jeff Crist
George Hopkins
Garden City USD 457 updates cell phone policy
Garden City USD 457 allows regular cell phones with cameras banned in class and during instructional time. First offense confiscation, subsequent offenses stricter penalties up to suspension. prior ban reversal led to administrator discretion and adjusted penalties. Principal Mireles notes focus on phone use. cameras prompt stricter action and possible police involvement.
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Garden City
Amera
GCHS
James Mireles
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