Sentences with phrase «districts saying their community»

«We are getting calls from superintendents from big districts saying their community is demanding answers to how the school is prepared, and the superintendents are looking to us.»

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«The frustration level in the community is high,» said state Rep. Mike Sells, a Washington Democrat whose district includes Boeing's largest factory, which makes the 747, 767, 777 and 787.

In Oakland, one of the nation's most diverse cities, Jackson says he would like to see Uber hire local workers and businesses and invest in the community, including the Oakland Unified School District.

«The power of place to anchor a community and accelerate innovation is at the heart of MaRS,» said Ilse Treurnicht, CEO, MaRS Discovery District.

«The arrival of JLABS will significantly expand the resources and networks available to the health and life sciences community at MaRS and in the region,» said Dr. Ilse Treurnicht, CEO of MaRS Discovery District.

«Arizona was a clear choice for a Military Family Store based on the relationship we've built with the military community here,» said Jennifer Miles, a Starbucks district manager.

«The Innovation District in downtown Las Vegas was designed to be a proving ground for new technologies, and this latest interest by NTT Group and Dell Technologies will continue our efforts to become a smart and connected community,» said Michael Lee Sherwood, Director of Information Technologies, City of Las Vegas.

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The community, he says, is not of one mind, or one heart or one soul, and this wretched way of living is partly the fault of the community and partly Luther's own fault (in the sense of negligence); the latter can hardly have been true since Luther had been District Vicar for such a short time.

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe District II Representative David «Niib» Aubid said he was pleased to see the local investment in the community.

Miller said Denver's Lower Highland neighborhood is very similar to Columbus» Short North Arts District and is one of three distinct districts that make up the Highland community with boutiques, restaurants and galleries.

«We're looking for enthusiastic team players who have strong swimming skills and are committed to community service,» said Kyle Maxwell, the Park District's Aquatics Assistant.

Ten certified teaching positions will be cut at the end of the school year at Glen Ellyn Community Consolidated School District 89 due to budget constraints and declining enrollment officials said.

School officials in Schaumburg elementary Community Consolidated School District 54 said they don't have snack vending machines.

The 7,500 - square - foot facility received significant community input, including a surveyand three planning meetings attended by about 65 people, said Jim Eby, director of planning and development for the Batavia Park District.

Ben Kutscheid, a resident who works as a landscape architect, said he thinks the park district already does a good job with its programs and facilities, but he'd like to see it tackle community health issues such as obesity.

«The Park District is reaching out so the community is aware of how many job opportunities we'll have available this summer,» said Human Resources Manager Lynn Fenton.

Park commissioners say the recreation center is needed to keep pace with the needs of a growing community, and the Park District has the money to build it without increasing taxes.

«The Arlington Heights Park District has experienced a «recreation renaissance» of sorts over the past few years especially since opening the doors to the new Pioneer Park Community Center in 2008 and since unveiling the cooperatively installed and managed synthetic turf field with District 214 at Hersey High School in 2011,» said Maryfran Leno, Park Board President.

Tim O'Brien, Darien Park District fitness center / athletic superintendent, said the district believes Darien should have a market like many neighboring commDistrict fitness center / athletic superintendent, said the district believes Darien should have a market like many neighboring commdistrict believes Darien should have a market like many neighboring communities.

The survey was prompted by the district «s current headache, the 29 - year - old Community Pool on Grand Canyon Parkway, Jacobs said.

By starting a dialogue with residents, the park district can bring its plans in line with the needs of the community, he said.

James Strang, a former park board member who helped lead a challenge to the referendum, said a vote to dissolve the district will «destroy «the community «s parks.

«We've involved the community at all levels» of the recreation center planning, and the contest is another step in that process, said Gail Mountcastle, superintendent of recreation at the park district.

Several community members said they are pleased with the changes offered by the Chicago Park District and the Army Corps of Engineers, but others, particularly people who live along the east bank, aren't satisfied.

ALBANY PARK — Wearing buttons that say «Save Our Park,» residents of the Albany Park neighborhood told the Chicago Park District Board on Wednesday there is strong community opposition to construction of a soccer stadium in West River Park.

The district «s swimming programs will continue as scheduled at the indoor pool at West Chicago Community High School, park director David Thomas said.

«We've heard repeatedly, in surveys, focus groups and resident feedback, that there is a great need for a community recreation center,» Rick Hanetho, the district's executive director, has previously said.

In the 1960s, residents of the unincorporated community called Glen Ellyn Countryside feared their neighbor, Glendale Heights, was trying to create a park district that would include them, said Anne Safko, Glen Ellyn Countryside Park District board prdistrict that would include them, said Anne Safko, Glen Ellyn Countryside Park District board prDistrict board president.

With months left until his December 2014 retirement, Schimmel said the park district will be working on several projects, including seeking grant funding for improvements to the Community Arts Center, Willow Stream Park and Green Lake Park.

«We have been searching since fall 2002, and with the appointment Johannes will begin at Buffalo Grove High School for the next school year,» said Venetia Miles, the district's community relations coordinator.

«It's all part of very prudent financial plan for the community,» he said, adding that the district is supported by a triple A credit rating.

«As long as park district people are adequately trained, that can work out great,» said SEASPAR President John Hecker, who is director of the Community Park District of La Grandistrict people are adequately trained, that can work out great,» said SEASPAR President John Hecker, who is director of the Community Park District of La GranDistrict of La Grange Park.

Schyman said the park district has an award - winning marketing and communications department in addition to its regular public meetings and community surveys.

Park District Director Rich Grodsky said commissioners «felt they'd made a commitment to the people in the community to offer diving facilities at York Commons pool, and they moved forward on that basis.»

Plainfield Park District officials said the three advisory questions were placed on the ballot to help gauge community feelings on the issues.

The Mokena Park District plans to begin developing the park site over the next few months, Alan Zordan, Mokena's community development director, said.

«This is a tremendous opportunity for the community,» said Jan Buchs, Wheeling Park District executive director.

Russian and Polish immigrants are particularly drawn by district and community services, said Trisha Dean, assistant principal of student services.

«One community alone does n`t have enough disabled residents to justify hiring qualified therapeutic personnel in specific categories, but by combining efforts, comprehensive programs and services can be offered, «says John Egan, president of the Lombard Park District Board.

The parkland under consideration has been left open for a future community center, said Joe Schultz, executive director of the Park District.

Scores of colorful kites - some 90 feet long - will take to the skies as part of Naperville Park District's seventh annual Kite Fly Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. «It's an opportunity to see amazing kites flying all day in one location,» said Sue Omanson, community development manager for the Park District.

Executive Park District Director Tom Mammoser said the development, to be named Silverstone Lake, is expected to add more than 2,000 residents to the community.

Rick Hanetho, executive director of the park district, said officials have not been able to identify how much it would cost to build a new community center at Anets Drive.

«This is a starting point for the community,» said Don Gordon, chairman of the group, noting the plan will be brought before the Chicago Park District, city government, community organizations and citizens for further input.

Bartlett — A spring referendum to ask residents to increase the Park District's tax rate to pay for a community center and other amenities seems unlikely, said Thomas White, director of parks and recreation.

«We developed a concept that included different amenities that were deemed desirable based on community surveys,» Mike Piszynski, Park District project manager, said.

Tranter began working at Friends of the Parks in 1980, around the time that the federal government sued the Chicago Park District for spending an unfair amount of tax dollars in powerful, white neighborhoods instead of minority communities, she said.

He said he recently spoke with two parks commissioners on the issue and plans to help schedule a community meeting with Park District officials to discuss the annexation.

Gould said District 21 maintains similar agreements with the Wheeling and Arlington Heights Park Districts for its schools in those communities.