Nebraska says tests help diagnose learning needs not punish
State Education Department official Dave Abelow and UNL admissions head Al Papik say Nebraska tests, including the locally developed Assessment Battery of Essential Learning Skills, are voluntary tools to diagnose gaps in math spelling dictionary use and other basics, not punitive, with ACT averages for UNL freshmen remaining above state and national levels but declining. Class rank remains a stronger predictor of UNL outcomes than test scores.
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Dave Abelow
State Education Dept
University of Nebraska- Lincoln
al Papik
Volun
UNL
State Education Dept seeks raises to reduce attrition
The Nebraska State Education Department staff seeks cost of living raises plus 4 percent after two years of service to boost retention. The plan, approved by the cabinet for submittal to the state board, targets parity with similar state employees and includes health insurance and a university-like retirement plan as the board reviews 1978 79 budget guidelines.
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State Board of Education
State Board
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University of Nebraska
Mayor proposes jail exercise yard attached to City building
Mayor Helen Boosalis proposes an outdoor yard for inmates at the County-City Building complex. The plan, costing 20 000 to 40 000 dollars, would enclose with a bubble style roof and use masonry exterior. The project goes to the City-County Building Commission for recommendation then to the City Council for funding.
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Helen Boosalis
City-County Building Commission
City Council
Lincoln fails to gain spending lid exemption
Lincoln lawmakers lose a bid to exempt local government spending from LB131 on a 10-16 vote. Senator Steve Fowler argued Lincoln’s home rule charter already caps spending with different exceptions. The measure would let a special budget hearing exceed the 7 percent cap with proper notice and align public meetings. LB131 advances on a voice vote. it also sets a 1978 deadline for county reappraisals.
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Lincoln
Steve Fowler
Fowler
Legislative Calendar Marks 85th Legislature Actions
The calendar notes the 85th Legislature with 77th day actions including introductions LB81 LB82 and passes LB9 LB338 LB349 LB510. Advanced from select file LB58 LB131 LB257 LB531 LB520 LB182. Adjournment set to 9 a.m. Friday May 6.
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