New York teacher contracts near inaction as 7th districts lack pacts
In New York state 1 in 7 school districts lacks a signed teachers contract as the new term nears. PERB reports 101 of 762 districts still negotiating with Buffalo Yonkers and Lansingburgh cited as tough spots. No strikes forecast as talks continue and state aid remains tight.
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Grants UK'd for schools of excellence
Albany AP state awards 14 grants totaling 1 million dollars to school districts to study regional high schools of excellence with intensive programs in math science technology and the arts. New York City is excluded as it already has specialized high schools. The Nassau and Suffolk Boards of Cooperative Educational Services receive the largest grant of 200000 dollars.
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State clamps sale of butyl nitrite
NEW YORK UPI The state Consumer Protection Board says it will monitor headshops and novelty stores to ensure compliance with a law banning sale of butyl nitrite to young people for inhalant use The law took effect Aug 16 and violators face 50 fines or five days in jail Executive Director Richard Kessel said the law aims to remove the substance from youths and warned against disguises as air fresheners He noted inhalation can cause headaches dizziness vomiting and fainting with possible links to miscarriages tumors and heart disease
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