Sentences with phrase «over their districts as»

Freedom from state oversight is a key element of his plan that includes giving local leaders more control over their districts as well as giving high - performing schools near autonomy from Sacramento.

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Lindy Sumner - Smith has worked as an elementary school teacher for the Peel District School Board (No. 72 on the Best Jobs Ranking) for over 20 years.

To see both sides, Theroux meets with both the Milwaukee Police Department's homicide division as they patrol District 5 - where the homicide average is over 12 times the national average - and with families and local social activists in the area.

Earlier this year, U.S. District Judge Edward Chen in San Francisco said California drivers could sue as a group on the question of whether they are employees or contractors, and over their demand for payment of tips that were not passed on to them.

«Over the next 10 years — come hell or high water — I fully expect that Lower Manhattan will continue to grow as a neighborhood, as a business district, as a creative community and as a destination for visitors,» he told a business audience a decade after the terrorist attacks.

In the ruling on Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Edward Chen in San Francisco said California drivers could sue as a group on the question of whether they are employees or contractors, and over their demand for payment of tips that were not passed on to them.

As a District Manager for a National wireless dealer, he launched a customer follow - up program which resulted in an increase in sales by as much as 20 % M - O - M for over 8 months, resulting in over a 112 % increase in overall productivitAs a District Manager for a National wireless dealer, he launched a customer follow - up program which resulted in an increase in sales by as much as 20 % M - O - M for over 8 months, resulting in over a 112 % increase in overall productivitas much as 20 % M - O - M for over 8 months, resulting in over a 112 % increase in overall productivitas 20 % M - O - M for over 8 months, resulting in over a 112 % increase in overall productivity.

Matt Grant slings lawn signs over his shoulder as his Liberal red sneakers roam the Calgary Confederation electoral district.

American Heritage has had many talented baseball teams in recent memory, but the issue in getting over the hump was always that the Patriots were in the same district as Archbishop McCarthy in Class 6A.

The Centre will build upon innovative and cost - effective conservation initiatives such as the Ontario Green Button, a program launched by the Ministry of Energy and MaRS Discovery District that gives consumers greater visibility and control over their energy usage.

Since his last re-election, Clarke has openly supported Republican causes on local and national right - wing media outlets; proudly trumpets on official Milwaukee County letterhead his 2013 award from the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, whose leader suggested using women and children as human shields during Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy's standoff with federal agents; accused Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele of having «penis envy» and being on heroin when crafting the county budget and needing to be drug tested; blasted Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm and Chief Judge Jeffrey Kremers for being «soft on crime»; provided minimal protection for President Obama during his 2012 visit; employs former Scott Walker spokeswoman Fran McLaughlin, who was given criminal immunity over her role in Walker's mixing of campaign and county business; and created pro-gun public service announcements.

The Enrollment Program also authorizes a superior court to have jurisdiction over enrollees by allowing it to «appoint a receiver, monitor, conservator, or other designated fiduciary or officer of the court for a defendant or the defendant's assets,» as well as authorizes the Commissioner of Business Oversight to «include in civil actions claims for ancillary relief, including restitution and disgorgement, on behalf of a person injured, as well as attorney's fees and costs, and civil penalties of up to $ 25,000» for up to four years after the purported violation occurred and «refer evidence regarding violations of the bill's provisions to the Attorney General, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the United States Department of the Treasury, or the district attorney of the county in which the violation occurred, who would be authorized, with or without this type of a reference, to institute appropriate proceedings.»

Katz also saw a stagnant downtown and promised the Arena District as a carrot to both fund his new rink and get the Edmonton City Council drooling over pictures of shiny new buildings mere metres away from their offices in City Hall.

As the President for Venture Services at MaRS Discovery District in Toronto, he impacts over one thousand startups through his work.

CNN: As sex trade increases around conventions, faith - based groups step up efforts It's 10 p.m. in Charlotte's trendy NoDa district, and a handful of women and one man have hunkered down over French press coffee and pastries.

The controversy over the injunction issued in October 1997 by Alabama Federal District Judge Ira M. DeMent restricting religious activity in public schools, as well as the continuing controversy in the state concerning Judge Roy Moore's courtroom display of the Ten Commandments, can be....

As for Jerusalem, Barak's «generous offer» gave Israel sovereignty and full control over its illegally built settlements in about 40 percent of East Jerusalem, plus the Jewish and Armenian quarters of the Old City, the Mount of Olives, the Palestinian Silwan district and the Haram al - Sharif precinct, all of which would have remained under Israel security control.

Atlanta - based FOCUS Brands Inc. is the franchisor and operator of over 4,000 ice cream shoppes, bakeries, restaurants and cafes in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 60 foreign countries under the brand names Carvel ®, Cinnabon ®, Schlotzsky's ®, Moe's Southwest Grill ®, Auntie Anne's ® and McAlister's Deli ®, as well as Seattle's Best Coffee ® on certain military bases and in certain international markets.

For over a decade, Brooks Ellis has not only helped build and solidify our hospitality portfolio in the Southeast Districts, he has also furthered his own Towne Park career that began as a valet and led to his current role as Orlando's Senior District Manager.

As they headed back home, the SuperSonics (state) held a 2 - 1 lead over the Bullets (district) in their playoff for the NBA title

«Over the last few months, Morgan and I have been on a number of trips to the Peak District to log the necessary climbs we need to qualify for the course, alongside undertaking our normal activities as part of the committee.

Wilmette Park District officials are thinking about taking over the lease of the Sheridan Shore Yacht Club as part of the village's Lake Front Master Plan.

When Daley asked him to take over the park in 1998, Uhlir was just out the door of the Chicago Park District, retired from 25 years of service, including time spent in such positions as chief architect, director of architecture, engineering and planning, and, finally, director of research and planning.

The District intends to issue the bonds over several years, funding projects as they are constructed, so the entire $ 48 million will not be issued at once.

At the time, there was discussion over what an «improper physical relationship» actually meant (as well as the meaning of «is»), and whether oral sex fit under what a U.S. District Judge's defined as when a «person knowingly engages in or causes contact with the genitalia, anus, groin, breast, inner thigh, or buttocks of any person with an intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person.»

Stone served as District One Director for the NATA from 2004 - 2010, sitting as the New England representative for over 2,000 certified athletic trainers on the NATA Board of Directors.

For Illinois schools, the ban's biggest impact would be the elimination of fried foods, said Vanover, who believes it would be too expensive for most districts to switch over to natural oils such as peanut or olive oil.

And, just as you say, the good news is that some school districts are also following suit, so that kids who buy school lunch rather than bringing from home are more likely than ever to see whole fruit over canned, etc..

But to the extent some districts (because of labor costs, size of the free / reduced population, lack of facilities, etc.) can't match those exemplary meals, I'd love to get parents more up in arms over school meal funding as well.

While Houston ISD's breakfast menu is used as a springboard for discussion in the piece, it's certainly not alone in serving kids too much sugar; similar breakfast menus can be found in districts all over the country.

Richard Devine, a close associate of Mayor Richard Daley and Richard Phelan, the Democratic Party candidate for Cook County Board president, took over Tuesday as president of the Chicago Park District Board.

Talks were held over the past several weeks, with school board member Kevin Connor as the school district's representative.

The Park District has cited concern over safety as its reason for wanting underground storm - water retention, rather than having a string of detention basins.

As the three - year controversy over the gun club came to a head, questions arose about the legitimacy of the issue of lead - shot pollution, the possibility of an underlying anti-gun sentiment, and the role of Park District politics in the decision to seek the gun club «s ouster.

There is no provision, as some had speculated, for doming Soldier Field or for giving the park district control over a new stadium elsewhere in the city.

-- There would be lack of city control over improvements in and around Soldier Field, which the agreement treats more «as profit centers for the park district rather than enhanced park and recreational facilities.

The Englewood and Harrison districts have both seen a handful of people shot over the last two days, and there have been shootings as far south as the Altgeld Gardens neighborhood at the edge of the city to the Rogers Park neighborhood bordering Evanston.

Here is North Avenue Beach, where Pecoraro started as a lifeguard rookie in 1949 and where he spent countless hours over his next 51 years with the park district.

The 3rd District congressman took over representing the part of Orland Park formerly represented by Judy Biggert, a Republican, after district boundaries were redefined as a result of the 2010District congressman took over representing the part of Orland Park formerly represented by Judy Biggert, a Republican, after district boundaries were redefined as a result of the 2010district boundaries were redefined as a result of the 2010 census.

The city is building the water park and will turn over ownership of it to the park district as part of an agreement for a land swap.

As the political wrangling over weakening school nutrition standards continues in Congress, here's some nice school food news to share: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced yesterday that the USDA will be providing school districts with over... [Continue reading]

The often rancorous battle between the Butterfield Park District and residents living near a proposed $ 2.5 million, 18,000 - square - foot fieldhouse boiled over again last week as homeowners accused one Park District Board member of «slander.»

But the growing list of complicated plots and shady deals can be boiled down easily: Prosecutors allege that the Dixmoor Park District has served as more of a theme park for public corruption than a place for public recreation over the last five years.

Entitled «Transforming School Food: A National Gathering of Peers and Partners Taking on School Food Change,» the conference will draw over 160 school food service professionals and community organizations from over forty large school districts, as well as government agency partners and funders.

The District views this investment as a long - term solution that will generate a revenue over time.

Through working with partners and collaborators such as Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Northwest Community Healthcare, Arlington Heights Park District Parks Foundation, Wheeling Community Consolidated School District # 21, Prospect Heights School District # 23, Arlington Heights School District # 25, Village of Arlington Heights and the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce Wellness Committee, the process creates analysis, and then moves to creating strategic concepts for improvement, future modeling and surveillance of outcomes over time.

As the Park District continues its due diligence, commissioners recently received a report from consultant SmithGroupJJR that outlined $ 11.7 million in necessary repairs and improvements over the next 15 years, including $ 2.1 million over the first five years.

NORTHFIELD — The Northfield Park District, as expected, filed a petition in Cook County Circuit Court on Wednesday seeking a judge «s permission to sue the Northbrook Park District over land in the Techny area.

As we celebrate the centennial of the National Park Service (NPS) and its stewardship of the over 400 national parks, monuments, and recreation areas covering more than 84 million acres, the Arlington Heights Park District announces the launch of a new community - wide effort taking steps to end hunger for families locally and to put shoes on the feet of people around the world.

Over the years he has volunteered at the Park District in other ways, too, such as planting trees in new parks, helping plan picnics and driving seniors to the nutrition site.