Sentences with phrase «board members said»

Cedar Realty's independent board members said in a statement that Snow Park's comments were «misinformed and factually inaccurate» and based on «discredited allegations made two years ago by a former company employee following her termination for cause.»

The board considered downsizing the number of students in order to maintain the full scholarship, but it would've required closing at least one of Cooper Union's schools, board members said.

The Humane Society board members said the community does not fully understand the role they play at the shelter.

L.A. Unified Board Will Back Classroom Breakfast Program A majority of L.A. Unified School Board members said they will vote to continue a classroom breakfast program that feeds nearly 200,000 children but was in danger of being axed after sharp criticism by the teachers union.

After a year - and - a-half of work, «most board members said they were satisfied that the document meshes with and advances the state's larger comprehensive effort for school improvement combining new academic standards, more equitable funding and a locally driven accountability system.»

While the GPSN plan differs from last summer's charter - focused plan, the success of independent charter schools in LA laid the foundation for the latest evolution of education reform in the city, several board members said.

In postponing the revisions last week, some board members said they might sooner apply for waivers than compromise.

During a recent public hearing, which state law requires school boards to hold within 30 days of receiving a charter petition, two board members said they never received the petition and knew little about the school.

Other area schools with lower performance scores but that have charters through the state instead of Orleans Parish have received 10 - renewals, board members said, which could make Lusher look somehow deficient in comparison.

The competition is difficult as other charter schools are searching for similar facilities, board members said, but assured Taylor that it was a priority.

School board members said repeatedly they didn't want to close the school, but a projected million dollar budget deficit could not be ignored.

Board members said it didn't make sense to have the state's largest school district, a centerpiece in its reform plan to meet federal requirements for qualifying for federal Race to the Top funding, not get any of the money.

After a year - and - a-half of work, «most board members said they were satisfied that the document meshes with and advances the state's larger...

But two board members said they worried the board is becoming too willing to reverse in two hours what professionals at the district can sometimes spend weeks deliberating.

Board members said an initial evaluation by officials indicated that the current building's size is ideal for the size of school they would like to have.

Lusher board members said the lack of information about the funding changes complicates the problem.

Board members said they want more information from the group proposing the new K - 12 charter school before moving forward.

During today's press conference, school board members said they were committed to providing students with as many options as possible while the voucher program remained stalled by the court challenge.

The school has until July 5 to request a hearing over the board's decision, which school board members said was related to concerns about low enrollment and poor academic outcomes for students.

Meanwhile, with many district leaders requesting greater flexibility over curriculum, calendars and spending, local schools have been largely rebuffed by state lawmakers, board members said, although Hall's district includes allowances for an «Innovation Zone» or «I - Zone» opening up charter - like flexibilities for certain low - performing schools.

Board members said they understood the superintendents» concerns but could do little as state law required the annual release of school grades.

But school board members said the decision was made without enough input from the board or the community.

On one hand, state board members said schools must be held accountable for poor test scores.

On the other, board members said state funding must follow the child.

After viewing before and after photos of the Hart property, town board members said the work accomplished seemed to be reasonable and appropriate, but the fine was warranted because of the lack of prior planning board approval.

However, sanitation board members said in a letter in response to the audit that the district is no longer paying post-employment benefits.

Board members said in their letter to the comptroller that the district's supervisor reviews and authorizes all purchase requests.

But Law and the three other board members said they would consider only fresh applications, and that they felt the proposals they have already rejected in the Southern Tier were simply not adequate.

Board members said they took their time going through each specification of official misconduct, referring to the hearing officer's recommendations and the transcript of the hearing.

Some Town Board members said they want to understand where the line is drawn between farming and other appropriate commercial uses on farms.

Board members said he provided the kind of clear - thinking leadership to get the organization back on track.

Both Fulton and Fishkill have near junk bond status, the board members said, as well as a low «fund balance» of cash to help them bridge potential budget gaps.

Town Board members said they would consider candidates who have previously sought office as well as people with interest and qualifications who have never entered the political arena.

Village board members said concerns raised by residents gave them pause.

A separate statement attributed in a release to the other five Town Board members said, «Supervisor Russell will be taking some time off to address personal and private matters.»

Board members said some residents agreed to provide access but later changed their minds.

A national search for a new director had been undertaken after some JCOPE board members said they were concerned about the board's independence from Cuomo.

Town Board members said they also believe the state Thruway Authority does not have the expertise or empathy for potential environmental impacts.

Board members said they'll evaluate the proposal, but say previous developments there have benefited the area.

Nearly 100 supporters of the shelter turned out at a town board meeting Tuesday night to blast the board for its request for proposals, which board members said was issued in the interest of doing due diligence in ensuring that the management of the shelter is giving taxpayers the best value for their money.

While the budget was ultimately approved, board members said they were not satisfied with town highway superintendent Vincent Orlando's plan to spend roughly $ 9 million over four years on repairs.

Town board members said it is important that the facade, which will be similar to store remodels in Ticonderoga and Lake George, will be in keeping with the region's local Adirondack charm.

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto hasn't given board members details about a proposal he announced more than a month ago to get the town out from under $ 20 million in loan guarantees extended on behalf of indicted restaurateur Harendra Singh, three board members said.

State school board members said this week that not counting those schools violates state law.

Board members said they were upset with what they called a leak about a decision last week to block an investigation into sexual harassment in the Assembly.

At a work session on Tuesday, a majority of board members said they would neither approve rezoning the Baker House nor the Wainscott Post Office.

Southold Town Board members said that before commenting on or expressing support for the idea, they want to get a sense of whether local lodging operators would be on board with a new fee.

Several town board members said they see this screening as an extra precaution to ensure the safety of the children who participate in the town's softball, baseball, soccer, tennis and basketball programs.

Before the vote at their Tuesday work session, board members said fire and police officials should enforce the policy strictly during all parades.

The Oyster Bay Town Board may delegate its authority to set parking permit fees to an unelected commissioner after it tabled a proposal to increase them by as much as 900 percent, board members said.