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Weston teacher snoozes, loses 2 days of pay
This time, it wasn't students dropping off to sleep in class, it was the teacher. And Tuesday, he was subjected to a rude awakening by the Broward County School Board: a two-day suspension. Students at Cypress Bay High School in Weston filed into...Tags: Cypress Bay High School , Weston (Broward, Florida), Teaching and Learning
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Frank Veltri center promotes wheelchair tennis
It's an opportunity for disabled adults and children to learn the game of tennis. The Frank Veltri Tennis Center is hosting free wheelchair tennis sessions twice each month in the city of Plantation. The wheelchair tennis events will take place from 7...Tags: Plantation, Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, Tennis
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Creek now looking for part time officers to fill SRO spots
This school year is almost over, but in the fall, Coconut Creek elementary schools will most likely have new School Resource Officers (SROs). Coconut Creek is moving forward with the hiring of three previously retired officers. The city will be testing...Tags: Coconut Creek Elementary School, Tradewinds Elementary School, Coconut Creek, Broward County, Winston Park Elementary School
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Let zero grade mean '0'
I am writing in reference to the article about the Broward County School Board making 50 percent the new "F." I am a middle school elective teacher, and I watch as some of my students do not participate in any activities in class. If these students do no...Tags: Students, Broward County, Education, Teaching and Learning
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Broward Center makes the case
Timing is everything and in the push to fund needed improvements at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, the request for dollars comes full circle Tuesday — to the Broward County School Board, where it was expected to begin two years ago...Tags: Arts and Culture, Lobbying, Students, Broward County, Arts
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Auditors: Runcie's contract offers too much severance pay
Superintendent Robert Runcie's contract promises him a year's worth of severance if the Broward County School Board fires him without cause — seven months more the state says he's allowed. Runcie received a three year, $275,000-per year contract in...
Tags: Government, Justice System, James F. Notter, Accounting and Auditing, Daytona State College
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Showdown set: Broward ethics code vs. Wilton Manors
A date for the showdown between Wilton Manors and the Broward County Office of Inspector General has been set. The IG's office has issued a handbook for local pols, and in it, Inspector General John Scott (and his ethics counsel Carol "Jodie" Breece),...Tags: Government, Lobbying, Religion and Belief, Ethics, Broward County
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Lauren Book's abuse hotline back on county agenda
The sex abuse hotline Lauren's Kids -- named for its founder, the daughter of superlobbyist Ron Book -- is back on the county agenda tomorrow. Lauren Book has become known for her tragic childhood experience -- being sexually abused by her female...
Tags: Abusive Behavior, Broward County, Sexual Assault, Child Abuse, Sex Crimes
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Two candidates in the running for Miramar Seat 2
— A longtime public administrator will challenge the incumbent for Seat 2 on the commission. Troy Samuels, who currently holds the seat, is running for a third time. He was first elected to the commission in 2005. Yvette Colbourne, a 20-year...
Tags: Miramar, Elections, Florida International University, Nova Southeastern University, Miami-Dade County
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Trip down memory lane: From Connie Mack to Ellyn Bogdanoff
++++++++++++++++++++ || || || || ++++++++++++++++++++ Occasionally I give you an oldie but goodie from our archives. This time, while researching U.S. Senate candidate Connie Mack for tonight's debate, I ran across this gem about the start of...
Tags: Hallandale Beach, Connie Mack IV, PTA, Ellyn Bogdanoff, U.S. Senate
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Mom's mission personalizes danger of concussions to young athletes
What happened to Daniel Brett is the worst-case scenario. After constant, excruciating headaches that stemmed from multiple concussions and months of unsuccessful treatment, the 16-year-old chose suicide as the way to free himself from the pain. In...
Tags: Florida Legislature, Health and Safety at School, Sports, Rick Scott, Chicago Bears
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Ramp-up puts bowling in the fast lane
When Debbie Feder learned that owners of a bowling center were in need of a savvy manager with bowling alley business experience, she stepped up for the challenge. Feder is activities and events sales manager for Diamond Strike Lanes and Rip's Sports Bar...
Tags: Media Industry, Movies, Business, Bowling, Entertainment
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