2006

The case to decide whether signatures can be removed from a petition to recall 3rd Ward Alderman Freeman Bosley, Sr. has been continued until next week. During that time briefs may be filed in support…

by Peter DownsJanuary 8, 2006 –– St. Louis Board of Education is moving quickly to neighborhood children preference for admission to the magnet school in their neighborhood. A proposal to set aside 35% of seats…

Top 20 Policy Statement Violations & Membership Issues:1. Unjust hiring/transfer procedures for the reconstitution and restructuring of 13 schools.2. Continued failure to pay Paraprofessionals for required extra time worked.3. Stalling tactics used to prevent Salary…

Last Thursday, district officials met with the community in a townhall meeting to discuss the future of Cleveland Highschool. This past summer, the school was temporarily closed due to health concerns, and the Junior Naval…

PUB DEF EXCLUSIVE State Rep. John Bowman told PUB DEF today that under his leadership the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) will continue on the road to becoming an influential player in the State Capitol,…

The Associated Press is reporting that President George W. Bush will be coming to Missouri on Friday to stump for Sen. Jim Talent. Details are still not available, but such a public event would mark…

Tuesday's administrative meeting of the St. Louis Board of Education WILL NOT be at its normal location at the district's headquarters. The meeting will instead be at Carr Lane Middle School, 1004 N. Jefferson Ave.…

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 36th Annual Legislative Conference ended last night with their annual Awards Dinner. More than 400 tables — at up to $750 per seat — filled the Washington Convention Center as…

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