What exactly do Trussville City Schools parents want?
Hewitt-Trussville High School Principal Tim Salem exercised a measure of judgment and grace, and for that, he should be thanked.
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See recent posts“I Just Feel So Unnecessary”
Once again I show my age because the headline quote was a favorite of the country musician-comic known as Stringbean. Years ago he was a regular on the Grand Ole Opry and later on the TV show, Hee Haw. His words definitely seem to fit the world of public schools we deal with each and … Continued
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An initial analysis of Senate Bill 230, which repeals and replaces sections of the Alabama Ethics Act as adopted in the 2010 special legislative session, finds that it makes two radical changes. First, it removes the section of code that governs using a public office for personal gain, and secondly, it essentially turns the Alabama … Continued
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See recent postsThe plot to kick a GOP school board candidate off the ballot
Larry Lee is no stranger to Alabama politics, especially in education circles. For going 50 years or so now, Lee has been involved in state government — a member of the Alabama Republican Party — and writes a popular education blog. He’s been a thorn in the side of many elected officials, and the voice … Continued
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See recent postsSuperintendents say A-F report cards “basically worthless”
My jaw dropped recently when I heard someone from the Alabama State Department of Education say that local school systems are using the A-F school report cards to identify strengths and weaknesses. Wow. I have just surveyed dozens of school system superintendents from one end of the state to the other–and THAT is not what they … Continued
Analysis | Are Hubbard-Riley emails key to answering the mystery surrounding HB317?
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Controversy still clings to HB317, also known as The Alabama Jobs Enhancement Act, despite the substitute added Tuesday that, at first blush, appears to fix problems with the original bill. Concerns remain. The mystery of why a substantial change to the Ethics Act is linked to amendments addressing business … Continued
House approves warrantless trespass bill for schools
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 2, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives voted in favor of House Bill 71 authorizing school principals and college administrators to call Law Enforcement to have people arrested for refusing an order by a school administrator to leave a school campus. HB71 was sponsored by State Representative … Continued
Ethics Commission withdraws McCalla opinion after charities line-up
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In a unanimous vote on September 1, 2016, the Alabama Ethics Commission issued advisory opinion 2016-24, which it believed clarified the question regarding public officials soliciting lobbyists and principals for contributions to a charitable organization, operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The issue was raised by the nonprofit group, Friends … Continued
State Will Introduce “Other Acts” In Hubbard Trial
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The State has given notice to the court that it plans to introduce other crimes, wrongs, or acts in the case against Speaker Mike Hubbard, under Rule 404(b). Rule 404(b) “refers to ‘a crime, wrong, or other act’ and does not say that those other acts need ever have … Continued
Group Opposed to Marsh’s Controversial Tenure Reform Bill Starts Petition
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R from Anniston) has shared a couple of drafts of a controversial ‘tenure reform’ bill. The 49 page Rewarding Advancement in Instruction and Student Excellence (RAISE) Act would two career tracks for new teachers and would fundamentally change how public school teachers are … Continued