Posts Tagged ‘ District 150 ’

I learned about a disgusting incident at Richwoods High School that will probably go unreported. A 17 year old student was the victim of bullying. You know, it’s that activity that even the President of the United States and his wife has talked about discouraging.  The IHSA has even run...
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As Peorians anticipate School District 150 interim superintendent Norm Durflinger’s formal recommendation to the board on changes in staffing, the thought of other changes comes to mind. If administrations in business, government or any human institution sometimes deflect criticism by blaming the victims, District 150 administrators and board have plenty of targets in trying...
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I loathe special pleading. You see it all the time in the creation of public policy. Politicians from corn states think ethanol is the sure thing for the energy shortage. Voters hate and detest pork, but want their Congressman to bring home the bacon. That sort of thing. I hate it too. But I try to...
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District 150 teachers continue to work without a new contract while union and administration representatives meet in negotiation sessions. It was close, but a planned strike by teachers after Labor Day was averted. My sources tell me the union had even set the date. The strike was averted when District 150 pulled back on...
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