Ottawa board ethics questioned over teacher evaluations
A committee of disgruntled citizens claims Ottawa school board violated open meetings law by allowing individual board members to view teacher evaluations in private. Local officials and the county attorney contend no binding action occurred in executive session, though critics argue the process violated spirit and transparency of public governance.
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Franklin County
Larry Wright
Kansas
Ottawa Education Association
Wright
OEA
Carla Stovall
Stovall
Sam Sheldon
Fe Ottawa School Board
Government Contacts for Citizens to Reach Officials
A listing of contact details for U S Representative Jim Ryan and other state officials. It includesWashington D C and Topeka addresses, office numbers, and fax lines for Rep Ryan Gov Graves Attorney General Carla Stovall and the Topeka district office.
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U.S
Jim Ryan
Cannon, Hob
Washington
D.C
Ryun
Topeka
Quincy
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Court orders custody based on flawed reasoning in Cornilous case
The Maryland Court of Special Appeals ordered 2 1/2 year old Cornilous returned to Latrena Pixley, despite her past murder case and disturbing family history. The piece argues the ruling reflects flawed emphasis on reunification over the child’s best interests and calls for policy shifts toward child safety and permanency.
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Latrena Pixley
Pixley
America
Maryland Court of Special Appeals
Cornilous
Mama
Baby Cornilous
Laura Blankman
Blankman
Cornilus
Supreme Court
Mur
Maryland
Cornilcus
Clinton
Janet Snyder
Hear My Voice
Snyder
Kathleen Parker
Orlando Sentinel
Mindspring.com
IRS Reform Passes Senate and House Aims for Taxpayer Friendly Changes
The U S Senate approved an IRS reform bill 96 to 2 after the House passage 402 to 8, with President Clinton pledging to sign. Sen Robert Kerrey warned government risk if taxpayers feel unfair treatment by collectors. Public debate follows over agency excesses and need for reform.
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Daily
Oklahoman
Oklahoma City
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Senate
Senate
House of Representatives
Clinton
Robert Kerrey
D-Neb
House
IRS
Cape Cod
Hyannis
Mass
Pfizer Inc
Food and Drug Administration
Public Citizen
Pfizer
FDA
la Nacion
Buenos Aires
Northern Ireland
Reader Forum Calls for County Government Reform
Norman Wooge urges restructuring of Franklin County government citing high taxes and wasted spending. He argues for adding two commissioners, limiting county-operated businesses, and tackling outdated district boundaries while noting poor road and bridge upkeep and long-term debt.
Ottawa residents urged vote against liquor sales
Charles and Donna Adel urge Ottawa residents to vote no on packaged liquor sales as city considers 25 alcohol outlets. They link availability to crime and social costs, note July 28 meeting at Church of the Nazarene, Seventh and Elm, and encourage voter registration.
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Ottawa
Church of the Nazarene
Seventh and
Elm Streets
Charles and
Donna Adel
Burraugh
Reader Forum Seeks Hand Signed Submissions
Readers invited to share opinions in the Reader Forum. Submissions must include the author’s hand signature, full address, and telephone number, and be no longer than 500 words.
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Tribune Media Services
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Pawnee Road
Doonesbury
Cesire
Mallard Fillmore
Torays Media
Joer Retoer
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