Health rule compliance faces district budget strain and unfunded mandates
Tommy Fleming of the Texas Medical Association warns many school districts neglect SB 19 physical activity requirements due to unfunded mandates and competing priorities. Governors seek to trim obligations, while districts balance PE with music and art as state funding remains uncertain and reforms lag.
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Austin
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Pat) Forgione
Forgione
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Obesity Prevention Coordinating Council
Hospital board schedules two special meetings on Tuesday
Ketor County Hospital District Board of Directors calls two special meetings. The construction committee meets at 10:00 a.m. at Medical Center Hospital to discuss internal and external construction and future projects. The long range planning committee meets at 5:30 p.m. in the boardroom to review senior services bariatric surgery inpatient rehab air ambulance update and regional outreach.
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Ketor County Hospital
Medical Center Hospital
Odessa College to weigh homestead exemptions and vouchers
Odessa College trustees plan a 7 p.m. meeting Tuesday in the Community Room to consider a resolution on home stead exemptions and a resolution against school vouchers. They will also hear committee reports, renew administrative contracts, consider selling property below market value, reappoint the college attorney, approve concurrent enrollment tuition and fees, review scholarship reports for the rodeo team and cheerleaders, and hear financial statements and budget adjustments.
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Odessa College
Grion
Ector County Independent School
College
CAF Day Inspires Girls To Consider Aviation Careers
Franwell notes growing interest from girls as CAF Day attracts about 600 visitors. Tina Corbett of CAR says the event showcases WWII era fighters bombers and trainers to help children and adults understand pilots’ experiences during wartime.
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Tina Corbett
CAR
Corbett
CAL
Community Event Invitations Publish Date April 20
Maria Alarcon Marquez and Teri bm Carica invite readers to a Sunday gathering from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Gail hosts a meet and greet with Betty Mary Akie Yella Tangie Junie Moe Olga Geve and Joe listed as participants in this local notice.
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eiCte
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Tangie
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Moe
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Geve
Joe
ECISD Considers Health Insurance Costs and Block Scheduling
Revell notes ECISD employees must contribute more to health insurance as medical costs rise 17 to 18 percent annually. Trustees pledge economical rates and have cut about 3.8 million by ending block scheduling to save funds and reassess programs for value.
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Revell
Tommy Salmon
Odessa salutes new Salvation Army disaster canteen
The Salvation Army in Odessa will begin using a new canteen with full kitchen capabilities to feed disaster victims. Maj. Michael Hawley and Winters note quick, effective responses in East Texas and Space Shuttle recovery efforts, with public breakfast at 9 30 a.m. Sunday at 810 E 11th St headquarters.
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Texas
Maj
Michael Hawley
Salvation Army
Odessa
11Th St
City Council considers contracts and funding actions
City officials discuss awarding a disinfectant system contract and a taste and odor evaluation of water. They review authorizing the Odessa Police Department to seek continued Statewide Tobacco Education funding. A change order for the Washington and Golder pump station project is considered. An interlocal dispatching agreement with UTPB campus police is on the agenda. Finance Director James Zentner presents the comprehensive annual financial report for the year ending last September. Appointments to city boards are also considered.
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State Comptroller
Washington and Golder Avenues
UTPB
James Zentner
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