Sentences with phrase «concern about districts»

The survey of 800 teachers, conducted in March 2013, found strong support for the standards, a great deal of concern about districts» inadequate work to successfully implement the standards, and overwhelming support for a moratorium on consequences until the implementation is in place.

Denis Jones, whose son has severe peanut allergies, said he hesitates to celebrate the changes, which were proposed after he raised concerns about the district's food services.

Beernsten also believes the district withheld information about projected rates at the rec center and is concerned about the district spending so much money on one project.

The WBEA is very concerned about the district's choice to take an experienced, high quality educator out of her classroom, especially the week prior to final exams.

The principal of Lively Technical Center, Woody Hildebrandt, says he expressed concerns about the district's contracting process as early as December 2011 and again in September 2013.

Not exact matches

The United Nations voiced deep concern about reports of Syrian soldiers and allied Iraqi fighters summarily shooting dead 82 people in east Aleppo districts this week - accusations denied by the army and the Iraqi militia in question.

In the District of Columbia, concerns about the high maternal mortality rate — in 2014, it stood at about 40.7 deaths per 100,000 births, according to the analysis by United Health Foundation, substantially exceeding the U.S. rate and those of neighboring Virginia and Maryland — have periodically sparked talk of a review committee, but not enough to push a measure through.

Sopko wrote that historically, the number of districts controlled or influenced by the government has been falling since his office began reporting on it, while the number controlled or influenced by the insurgents has been rising — «a fact that should cause even more concern about its disappearance from public disclosure and discussion.»

Eureka High School in Eureka, Calif., postponed its drill that had been scheduled for Thursday, partly because officials were concerned about the mental state of students, said Fred Van Vleck, the district superintendent.

State Superintendent of Schools Karen Salmon says her concerns about Verletta White's ethical conduct and questions about Baltimore County schools contracting practices are so great that she must reject the county board's decision to hire her as the district's permanent superintendent.

But in February of 2013, we were told one of the people from the Alliance District Office was coming to speak to the congregation about some concerns they had.

She also worked on a self - initiated project designed to help motivate positive change for her peers, which included interviewing her district's congressional candidate, Ro Khanna, about issues concerning high school students who plan to go to college.

As we've talked about many times on The Lunch Tray, school food reform will only be successful if parents and districts work together collaboratively, each respecting the concerns and expertise of the other.

Naperville Park District officials have said that the $ 2.5 million sports complex is a necessity in one of the fastest - growing zones in the city and that they are willing to work with residents to alleviate concerns about lighting, noise, flooding, traffic congestion and safety.

He added the recent elimination of the park district's planning department raised some concerns about the future of senior programming.

If you are concerned about your child's physical or gross motor skills development, check with her doctor or your school district's early intervention program (in the U.S.).

The Chicago Park District on Wednesday approved a five - year agreement to continue hosting the Lollapallooza music festival in Grant Park, while promising to address concerns about the noise generated by the three - day rock festival.

A TLT reader is concerned about the amount of processed meat used in her district - nuggets and pre-fab patties — and would like her district to use more raw meats prepared on site.

As Chicago Public Schools pushes ahead with a district - wide roll - out of its Breakfast in the Classroom program, concerns are mounting from some parents worried about kids» allergies

On a frigid February day last year, Michele Hays filed into Evanston Township High School with other concerned parents to talk with district administrators about school lunches.

I was asked to provide a working group of the Lancashire District Synod with an update of concerns about Nestlé at their meeting in May.

[15] Concerns also have been raised about the use of school food revenues to pay school districts for indirect costs.

My concern about this loophole is that it might encourage school districts to keep what some call «carnival food» — e..

The school board said it wanted to see numbers on how other districts that opted out have been affected and expressed concern about the health of students.

Hurtado pointed to some financial concerns he had about the district — most notably a change made 10 years ago to Bott's compensation that moved a $ 600 a month car allowance to Bott's salary as reasons for some of the changes.

Board members raised concerns about the longevity of the relationship with the high school district since renovation of the pool at Buffalo Grove High School is expected to be completed next year.

That's the main reason why I still have some concerns about the food in my own district which, though it's working hard to cook more meal components from scratch, still relies on processed food manufacturers for many of the items served.

They also were concerned about the strength of the Park District's commitment to a joint project.

For months, homeowners in the Ashbury Park subdivision and unincorporated areas south of the site have accused Park District officials of dragging their feet in addressing concerns about lighting, noise, flooding, traffic congestion and safety.

Parents concerned about food rewards in the classroom or out of control birthday parties should go directly to their district superintendent and ask to see a copy of the district's wellness policy.

The Park District agreed, but the deal was met with an uproar from area residents who raised concerns about traffic, safety, flooding and other issues.

«Obviously they are concerned about what we have to say, and it's uplifting to see that sort of attitude come from the Park District,» said Todd Anderson, whose back yard is adjacent to the park.

She said Shubert is concerned about the pool because he lives near it and that it is a non-issue since the city has no jurisdiction over the Park District.

Wheaton Park District officials are concerned about the potential impact on storm water a proposed subdivision on the southwest side might have on the district's ToohDistrict officials are concerned about the potential impact on storm water a proposed subdivision on the southwest side might have on the district's Toohdistrict's Toohey Park.

The Park District will combat concerns of Atten neighbors — who had complained at a zoning hearing last month about the new lights and late - night noise at the park — by equipping the lights with a timer that will automatically extinguish them by 10 p.m..

He is concerned about both the fate of the park district and his ability to get into his subdivision if the project is approved.

The Park District received a permit in October to reopen the trapshooting park, which had been closed since 1998 because of concerns about the environmental impact of shooting.

The park district has long been concerned about children using some of its 57 outdoor pools after hours, Husein says.

Residents of Lenox Road and other streets close to Lake Ellyn Park voiced concerns about plans to reconfigure the road at a recent meeting of the Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners.

Atwell said one of the Park District's biggest concerns about the dog park is that it is adjacent to the Spring Avenue Recreation Center, which has a preschool, classrooms and staff.

Park District officials also are concerned about pollution at Sportsman's.

A flurry of emails and calls from Oak Park Youth Baseball & Softball members helped the organization gain hours on Park District of Oak Park fields this summer, but the group still has concerns about fair use in the future.

Whether you have concerns about school lunch or child nutrition happens to be a passion for you, joining your school districts local wellness policy committee could give you the opportunity to have a positive impact on school food for all of the school children in your area.

The treasurer, Commissioner Mike O'Neill, has concerns about auditing and accounting methods that the district traditionally has used, including the practice of shifting money among different funds in the district.

Even as the obesity rates soar, however, there are concerns about schools and school districts cutting recess and P.E. time.

Village officials cited concerns about the Park District's failure to present a comprehensive plan for the entire site, the design of the recreation center and other issues.

Jacobs said he still had concerns about provisions in the Burbach contract, even after weeks of negotiations between the architect and Park District attorney Karen Lamont.

«It's understandable to be concerned about setting a precedent, but there already are probably a dozen examples around the county where this sort of thing or something similar has happened,» said Didzerekis, who was on the Wheaton Park District board for eight years before joining the County Board in 1998.

Rob Faurot, who organized opposition to the Park District plan, said his group remains concerned about escalating taxes.

Spurred by her own concerns as well as complaints from Grant Park patrons about the traffic noise, Catherine Cahill, festival director of concert programs, has secured a city permit allowing the Park District to close off heavily traveled Jackson Street between Columbus and Lake Shore on concert nights through July.