A realignment is coming for Republican school board politics to control minority-party seats. Board of Education Chair John Weldon says he will seek another four-year
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Tag: Joe Sokolovic
Joe-So Implores Speakers For Public Hearing On State Ed Budget
From school board member Joe Sokolovic regarding Appropriations Committee Public Hearing on the Governor’s Proposed Budget for Elementary & Secondary Ed Agencies Hello OIB, On March
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“Equity Delayed Is Equity Denied”–Joe-So Launches Petition Drive Urging Lamont To Unfreeze School Funds
Board of Education member Joe Sokolovic has started a petition calling on education advocates to “please contact the Governor’s office by any means below and
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Some Tranquility–Life On School Board Post Pereira, Members Weigh In
It was noisy. It was acrimonious. It was inflammatory. On some nights a plain old food fight. While sometimes entertaining, it was often exhausting for
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What’s In A Name? Take Your Pick Christopher Columbus Or Vasco da Gama–Where Does The Character Test End?
School board member Joe Sokolovic is leading the charge to retitle Columbus School named after the Italian explorer whose colonization has come under fire including
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School Board Member: Parents Should Choose What’s Best For Their Children
In this wildly transformative year, Board of Education member Joe Sokolovic provides insight into the issues and information he is weighing as his peers prepare
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Budget Committee Juggles Tax Cut With Money Boost For Schools
Thursday night is the public’s last chance to speak about Mayor Joe Ganim’s $572 million spending plan for the budget year starting July 1 under review by
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Public Hearings For School Board And Library Budgets On Tap Thursday–Jo-So: Help!
This will be a first and the public can call in to speak. Virtual public hearings will be conducted Thursday 7 p.m. by the City
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