On Janesville School Board to consider cutting social worker positions
Posted on January 12 at 9:48 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
If you are willing to pay more in property taxes to support a strong school district in Janesville, please attend a school board meeting and make a citizen comment to that effect. Or, write a letter to the editor of the Gazette. Support from the business community, retirees, and others is necessary in order for the board to consider raising the tax levy to support education in a meaningful way.
On Janesville School Board to consider cutting assistant principal position
Posted on November 19 at 3:38 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
This will be the first in a long line of announcements regarding cuts in staff and programs. Deadlines for administrative contracts begin in January. All expenses in the district are being considered, as are the effects on student achievement.
This is what happens when taxpayers don't want to pay more to maintain quality programming and current staff. If you want your taxes raised in order to keep what we have, please tell that to the members of the school board on Tuesday night.
Posted on October 22 at 7:26 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
One of Dave Barry's "16 Things It Took Me 50 Years to Learn" applies here:
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"13. A person who is nice to you, but rude to the waiter {or cashier}, is not a nice person."
On Rock Aqua Jays see success as Fourth of July event sponsor
Posted on July 7 at 12:16 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Thank you to the Aqua Jays for taking on such a large event. I'm certain your members donated many, many hours to make it happen. While the fireworks show was small, it was nice to have it back at Traxler Park. Hopefully next year will be bigger and better.
To all the complainers: If you think you can do a better job with volunteers and contributions, by all means, offer to take over the event and show us what you can do. I can't stand people who complain about a free or low-cost event put on by VOLUNTEERS for all to enjoy. Go watch TV.
On Janesville principal promoted to school district director
Posted on May 6 at 8:02 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
The person in this position now arrives at work by 5:30 each weekday and leaves around 6, or stays until 9 p.m. or later for board meetings. She also comes in on Saturdays and sometimes Sundays. And this position is year-round.
On Janesville School District director to retire
Posted on March 30 at 4:39 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Marge rocks! Enjoy your well-deserved retirement!
On City girl fourth at state spelling bee
Posted on March 25 at 8:28 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Great job! I admire anyone who sets a goal and puts so much effort into preparation. Next year will be your year, Rose!
On Craig's Kuehne to retire at the end of the school year
Posted on March 10 at 4:23 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Dr. Kuehne, you will be missed! What a career! Your dedication and passion have been a joy to witness. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
On Former Janesville video store could be Japanese steakhouse by spring
Posted on February 4 at 5:39 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Woo-hoo! A new restaurant that's not an all-you-can eat buffet/wings/burgers joint? I'm there!
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On Earlier school layoff notices possible
Posted on February 25 at 1:40 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
To Cass and everyone else who suggests charging tuition or higher "fees", please see this DPI page:
http://dpi.wi.gov/sfs/fees.html
The Wisconsin Constitution, Art X, Sec. 3 states:
"The legislature shall provide by law for the establishment of district schools ... such schools shall be free and without charge for tuition to all children between the ages of 4 and 20 years..."
Category I - Fees are not permissible for any student in the school district for the following:
1. Tuition/instruction costs
2. Teacher salaries or benefits
3. Buildings, maintenance
4. Teaching apparatus - such as computer hardware and software, microfilm readers, projectors, industrial arts equipment (presses, saws, etc.) home economic equipment (stove, sewing machine, etc.), art equipment (kilns, dark room, etc.)
5. Course fees for any course which is either required for graduation or given credit towards graduation, or aided under 121.14.
6. Transportation as required by 121.54(8).
There is a reason why it's called a "free and public education". It is for the good of society that ALL students receive a quality education.