http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/-t1.htm Everyday issues to discuss Wed, 13 May 2009 22:06:09 GMT 10 http://i77.servimg.com/u/f77/13/17/42/20/arnold21.gif http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/-t1.htm http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/missouri-scholarship-expansion-cut-out-of-legislation-t698.htm Admin JEFFERSON CITY,Mo. (AP) -- The chairman of the House Education Committee says a proposal to give certain students four years of free college tuition likely won't pass this year. Republican House member Maynard Wallace of Thornfield is reshaping a large education bill that was defeated yesterday. The A+ Schools Program expansion was in the bill, but Wallace said today it won't be when the bill resurfaces. Read More General Wed, 13 May 2009 22:06:09 GMT http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/missouri-scholarship-expansion-cut-out-of-legislation-t698.htm#1056 http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/missouri-scholarship-expansion-cut-out-of-legislation-t698.htm http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/mo-house-oks-soda-junk-food-ban-at-schools-t659.htm Admin JEFFERSON CITY -- Missouri House members have approved legislation that sets nutrition requirements for food and drinks sold in public schools, including in vending machines and through fundraisers. The bill caps the amount of fat and sugar allowed in products sold during school days. It also sets minimum food standards in eight different nutrients, including calcium, protein and vitamin A. And it requires daily physical education classes through eighth grade. Read More General Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:08:55 GMT http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/mo-house-oks-soda-junk-food-ban-at-schools-t659.htm#986 http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/mo-house-oks-soda-junk-food-ban-at-schools-t659.htm http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/missouri-state-cuts-tuition-for-the-unemployed-t538.htm Admin SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri State University is offering people who have lost their jobs a 50 percent reduction in tuition. The school in West Plains announced the plan Friday. Missouri State President Mike Nietzel says the program would help unemployed workers improve their job prospects and, perhaps, help the area's economy recover. Nietzel says eligible people have to be Missouri residents who have lost full-time jobs since October because of the economy. Some type of proof of ... General Sun, 22 Feb 2009 03:22:47 GMT http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/missouri-state-cuts-tuition-for-the-unemployed-t538.htm#813 http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/missouri-state-cuts-tuition-for-the-unemployed-t538.htm http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/new-seminar-helps-families-of-college-bound-students-fill-out-financial-assistance-forms-t492.htm Admin College-bound students and their parents may be able to avoid some aggravation by attending a seminar Sunday afternoon at Jefferson College. College Goal Sunday is a free program scheduled for 2-4 p.m. that day in the Student Center Viking Room at the Jefferson College Hillsboro campus. The event is intended to help individuals and their families understand how to fill out the FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Julie Fraser, the school’s financial aid/admissions director, ... General Wed, 04 Feb 2009 01:43:02 GMT http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/new-seminar-helps-families-of-college-bound-students-fill-out-financial-assistance-forms-t492.htm#756 http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/new-seminar-helps-families-of-college-bound-students-fill-out-financial-assistance-forms-t492.htm http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/school-dispatch-alert-notification-system-t410.htm Admin Sign up here]]> General Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:03:13 GMT http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/school-dispatch-alert-notification-system-t410.htm#644 http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/school-dispatch-alert-notification-system-t410.htm http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/why-no-crossing-guards-at-the-busy-intersections-t397.htm Admin I really do not see why putting a crossing guard at Fox, or any other school with a bunch of kids crossing should be such an issue, especially when you are likely to have a number of volunteers for such duty. What is the issue? Is it a liability issue for the school? If a child is hit crossing, could a parent not sue for LACK of such a 'tool' and busy intersection to protect those children? Just curious, what IS the argument against? General Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:20:35 GMT http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/why-no-crossing-guards-at-the-busy-intersections-t397.htm#611 http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/why-no-crossing-guards-at-the-busy-intersections-t397.htm http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/snow-day-decisions-weigh-heavily-on-administrators-minds-t307.htm Admin Should I or shouldn’t I? For school administrators, it can be an agonizing question. Calling off school is not an easy decision, even when the weather looks gloomy. If they decide to cancel classes based on a forecast, it could be wrong and parents who have to scramble to find baby sitters will be angry. Then, again, if they go ahead and let the buses roll on icy streets, parents may vilify them for needlessly putting their young ones at risk on dangerous roads. "I just ... General Tue, 23 Dec 2008 03:30:30 GMT http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/snow-day-decisions-weigh-heavily-on-administrators-minds-t307.htm#483 http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/snow-day-decisions-weigh-heavily-on-administrators-minds-t307.htm http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/some-schools-stop-giving-f-s-t259.htm nick venable WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Some schools in the United States have stopped handing out failing grades, or at least are delaying them while students get a chance to improve. In Grand Rapids, Mich., work that would justify an "F" will get an "H" for "held," ABC News reported. The school superintendent, Bernard Taylor, said students will have several choices -- including retaking a course, doing additional work or agreeing on another plan with teachers -- ... General Sat, 06 Dec 2008 21:23:25 GMT http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/some-schools-stop-giving-f-s-t259.htm#412 http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/some-schools-stop-giving-f-s-t259.htm http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/r-7-band-notches-awards-t173.htm Admin Jefferson R-7 band students Jared Berkbuegler, Logan King, Sierra Brown, Emma Schwess and Jennifer Lackey performed a concert Nov. 8 in Sullivan as part of the East Central No. 7 All-District Junior High Honor Band, which was conducted by R-7 Band Director Ron Sikes. Lackey and Berkbuegler, along with Samantha Westhoff, Alexis McDowell, Cameron Kleine, Wyatt Knarr, Cami Hayes and Kienan De Laney have also been selected to the East Central No. 7 All-District Junior High Honor Jazz Band. The ... General Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:32:25 GMT http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/r-7-band-notches-awards-t173.htm#301 http://arnoldbuzz.forumotion.net/general-f15/r-7-band-notches-awards-t173.htm