Education
2019 Legislature: Reps. Steele, Goehner on Snowfall, Transportation, School Bonds
12th District State Representatives Mike Steele and Keith Goehner join Dan Langager every Friday on the KOHO Morning Show during the 2019 legislative session in Olympia. Today they talk about the snow storms in Olympia leading to committee cancellations, but Steele said it won’t impact bill deadlines. Steele also talks about the Education Committee and…
Read More2019 Legislature: Sex Education in Public Schools
Washington state law requires annual HIV/AIDS Prevention Education beginning in grade 5. Any sex health education beyond HIV/AIDS prevention is up to the individual school districts. A new bill seeks to change that. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreSpecial Election Results: Cascade Medical, School Levies All Passing
Yesterday was Special Election Day, with levies on ballots across Chelan and Douglas Counties. Upper Wenatchee Valley voters said Yes to Cascades Medical Center’s EMS and Ambulance levy renewal; it’s passing by nearly 80 percent. Both levies for the Manson School District – a replacement educational programs and operations levy, and capital levy – are…
Read More2019 Legislature: Sen. Hawkins on Snow Delays, Committee Deadlines, Education Levies
12th District Senator Brad Hawkins joins Dan Langager every Tuesday on the KOHO Morning Show during the 2019 legislative session in Olympia. Today Hawkins talks about the Northwest’s snow storms causing closures and delays in the Legislature and what impact that could have on getting bills out of committee on time. Hawkins also talks about…
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Three Finalists Selected For Next Wenatchee Schools Superintendent, Public Forums Next Week
The Wenatchee School District’s Board of Directors announced three finalists for the position of Superintendent of Schools beginning the 2019-2020 school year. Public forums are scheduled from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. at Wenatchee High School next week: Tuesday, February 19, Wednesday, February 20, and Thursday, February 21. The forums are an opportunity for the public…
Read MoreWaterville School District Asking Voters to Approve Two Short-Term Levies
Tomorrow is Election Day, and it’s a matter of survival for a number of school districts running levies. That includes the Waterville School District, with two short-term levies – a one-year replacement educational programs and operations levy, and a two-year capital levy. Ken Johannesson has more.
Read MoreWenatchee School Board Identifies Budget Cuts Starting Next School Year
Facing a $5.2 million dollar budget deficit, the Wenatchee School District’s Board of Directors asked for the community’s input. Now the Board says it has formulated a game plan for their next step, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Cascade High School Construction Complete, P-D Elementary Not Far Behind
One project is completed and two more are near completion. Schools in the Leavenworth area are getting some much-needed updates, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Wenatchee Jazz Workshop Connects Student, Professional Music Lovers
For nearly 20 years, the Wenatchee Jazz Workshop has brought professional jazz artists to work with local student musicians. It pairs professional jazz musicians/instructors with jazz band students from six local middle and high schools for a week. At the end of the week are two public concerts called “Jazznights” – one by the pros…
Read MoreBudget Survey Results In For Wenatchee School District, Final Workshop Tonight
The data has been collected and the budget reduction process is underway. The Wenatchee School District will hold its final budget workshop tonight, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Wenatchee School District Budget Deficit Survey Ends Sunday
The Wenatchee School District is asking for the publics input on a budget deficit. And the comment period closes this Sunday. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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