Posts Tagged ‘school board’
Wenatchee, Eastmont School Board Candidate Forum
The Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum the morning of Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Convention Center featuring the candidates for the Wenatchee and Eastmont School Boards. Ballots must be filled out and returned by Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Read MoreCandidate Interviews – Cascade School Board
Election Day is just under two weeks away and KOHO 101 has you covered with Candidate Interviews all this week. Running for Cascade School Board Position 2 is Judy Derpack. Also on the ballot is Marco Aurilio, but he withdrew his candidacy last month. Aurilio was working as a Leavenworth firefighter when he filed for…
Read MoreWenatchee School District Down To Four Scenarios For Big Budget Cuts
The Wenatchee School District has been grappling with budget cuts and picking a new superintendent. At a standing-room-only school board meeting on Tuesday night, both issues were addressed. Marcus Bellissimo has the latest with the scenarios for cutting millions from the district’s budget next school year.
Read MoreWenatchee School Board Knows Who It Wants As Next Superintendent
A slip of the tongue lets loose a decision that’s not official yet. A race for superintendent may be over, but isn’t going to be called until the T’s are crossed and the I’s are dotted, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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.
Read MoreWVC Instructor Karina Vega-Villa Chosen For Wenatchee School Board
The Wenatchee School District’s Board of Directors appointed Karina Vega-Villa to fill a vacant position. Dr. Walter Newman resigned in November after serving on the board for a decade. Fourteen people applied for the school board position; the board interviewed five finalists Friday afternoon. Vega-Villa is an adjunct biology instructor at Wenatchee Valley College and…
Read MoreStill No Applicants For Open Wenatchee School Board Position, Superintendent Search Continues
Diana Haglund, Communications Director for the Wenatchee School District, joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to provide an update on two searches – a new Superintendent and new school board member. Earlier this year, long-time Superintendent Brian Flones announced this would be his last school year with the District. He’s staying on until…
Read More2017 Election Results
Election Results for Nov. 7, 2017 General Election Low voter turnout: Chelan County 26%, Douglas County 18% CITY OF LEAVENWORTH PROPOSITION NO. 1 – Parks Levy Yes 68.95% No 31.05% CITY OF LEAVENWORTH Council Member #4 Carolyn Wilson 55.58% Jason Lundgren 44.42% CITY OF LEAVENWORTH Council Member #5 Sharon Faye…
Read MoreToday Is General Election Day 2017
It’s Election Day 2017. On your ballot this year are races for city councils, school districts, fire and water districts and other local measures specific to your voting district. Statewide it’s nearly 3,000 local races. The highest profile races include a new Seattle mayor and a special election the Senate’s 45th district in Seattle’s eastern…
Read MoreKOHO Candidate Forum – Cascade School Board Seat #1
KOHO 101 is the place to hear directly from your local candidates ahead of this fall’s general election. Today’s candidate forum features Cindy Puckett and Ellen Beardsley, both vying for Cascade school board seat #1. Ballots are due Tuesday, Nov. 7; either postmarked that day or placed in an official ballot box.
Read MoreKOHO Candidate Forum – Eastmont School Board Seat #4
KOHO 101 is the place to hear directly from your local candidates ahead of this fall’s general election. Today’s candidate forum features John Brangwin, vying for Eastmont school board seat #4. The other candidate, Dave Piepel, was unable to make it to the forum. Ballots are due Tuesday, Nov. 7; either postmarked that day…
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