Keyword: 'Board of Education' | Herald Community Newspapers

Keyword: Board of Education

58 results total, viewing 21 - 30

Since April is National Volunteer Month, let’s consider what volunteering really is: a vital part of every community . . . more

4/16/15

Local sports organizations will be able to use school district facilities this summer after a Board of Education policy was suspended on March 30.

Running clubs’ denials prompt policy suspension

After two Baldwin-based track teams were denied permits to practice on Baldwin schools’ tracks over the summer due to a district buildings and grounds policy, their coaches looked for answers as to why. more

By Brian Croce | 4/16/15

More than three-quarters of the Baldwin School District’s adopted budget is spent on programs. The Board of Education adopted its budget at its March 11 meeting.

School budget adopted in Baldwin

The Baldwin Board of Education adopted its 2015-16 budget last week with little fanfare. There are no significant increases or reductions in the adopted budget, which does increase overall by $2.4 million to $124.4 million. more

By Brian Croce | 3/18/15

It's not too late to get involved in the school budget process

Tis the season of tax levies, enrollment projections and capital reserve funds. It’s school budget time . . . more

2/25/15

Reid takes helm as BOE president

Seven weeks after winning a seat on the Baldwin Board of Education, Karyn Reid was sworn in as its president. Reid’s quick accession came at the July 9 meeting after longtime board member … more

By Brian Croce | 7/16/14

Camhi hired as next sup’t

The Baldwin Board of Education made its pick for superintendent official on July 9, approving a three-year term for Dr. Shari Camhi in a 4-1 vote. Trustee Eric Harrison was the lone “no” vote after he unsuccessfully made a motion to table the resolution. more

By Brian Croce | 7/16/14

BALDWIN: Approve 2014-15 school budget

This budget vote has a much different feel than last May’s, when the school district’s spending plan exceeded the tax levy cap and failed to win the approval of a 60 percent supermajority of voters. After that vote failed, programs were cut in order for the district to get under the cap, but motivated community members raised $163,000 to keep many of those programs — like the high school musical and sports activities — intact. more

5/15/14

Heather Cameron, Lorienton Palmer and Karyn Reid are vying for one seat on the Board of Education.

School budget preview

Baldwin School District Proposed budget: $121,993,915 Change: +$2,962,466 (+2.49 percent) Tax levy: $90,651,731 Change: +$1,349,122 (+1.51 percent) Tax cap allowable increase: 1.51 percent more

5/15/14

Three community members are running for a vacant seat on the Board of Education and answered residents’ questions at a candidates’ forum on April 30. From left are Lorienton Palmer, Heather Cameron and Karyn Reid.

Community meets BOE candidates

As Board of Education candidates Karyn Reid, Heather Cameron and Lorienton Palmer took their seats in the district office gymnasium on April 30, silence fell over the room. The roughly 75 Baldwin residents in attendance had traveled through heavy rain to hear each candidate’s thoughts on key education issues and the time had arrived. more

By Brian Croce | 5/7/14

From left: Heather Cameron, Lorienton Palmer, Karyn Reid

Three residents vie for one BOE seat

Three community members, each with their own set of skills and experiences, have thrown their hats in the ring to fill the vacant seat on the Baldwin Board of Education following the departure of Leg. Laura Curran earlier this school year. more

By Brian Croce | 4/30/14

« Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.