Posts Tagged ‘jim helton’
WHS Co-op program discontinued starting next school year
A beneficial program that has offered Waterloo High School students a taste of the workplace for decades is now on the chopping block due to ongoing education funding concerns. The…
Read MoreWaterloo School Board listens to busing, personnel concerns
By ALAN DOOLEY and COREY SAATHOFF For the Republic-Times The Waterloo School Board held multiple meetings last week in the wake of planned changes to its bus policy for next…
Read MoreCommunity celebrates life of young man who touched many
Ian Jerome didn’t choose his disability. The disability chose him. But Ian didn’t let Duchenne muscular dystrophy define his existence. Wise beyond his years, Ian’s strong will, constant thirst for…
Read MoreSchool board delays decision on assistant superintendent hire
The Waterloo School Board delayed a decision on hiring an Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations during its special meeting held Wednesday night. Last week, the board voted 5-2 in…
Read MoreWaterloo schools to change bus policy
The Waterloo School District is holding public meetings this week for parents concerned about a new bus policy slated for implementation next school year. The first such meeting was held…
Read MoreSchool board plans for budget, retirement
Waterloo School Superintendent Jim Helton painted a gloomy picture once again for school district finances during a presentation to the Waterloo School Board on Monday night. The board also took…
Read MoreWaterloo School Board OKs tax levy increase
The Waterloo School Board on Nov. 19 approved a property tax levy increase following a public hearing. When a school district makes a tax levy, it sets or requests a…
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