April 2023

Board Briefs from April 18, 2023, R-II Reorganizational & Regular Meetings

STE. GENEVIEVE –Note: This information includes highlights from the Ste. Genevieve County R-II Board of Education’s April 18, 2023, Reorganizational and Regular meetings. This is an unofficial record. The official Board Minutes are posted on the district website and are located on BoardDocs, linked here. The video of the meeting can be found on the

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Chester Grade School presents Character Awards

CHESTER – The following Chester Grade School students were honored Friday March 24 for demonstrating the Character Trait of having good “Decision-Making Skills”. Pictured are (front row, left to right) Amairani Cortes, Jase Belton, Jensen Uhrhan, Averi Cowell, Angel Aguilar Guijon, Blake Maue, Arabella Anderson, Marlyn Velasquez, and Yeimi Pascual Jimenez. (Back row, left to

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Flags at half-staff for CWO-2 Rusten Radford Smith

JEFFERSON CITY – Governor Mike Parson has ordered that the United States and Missouri flags at all government buildings statewide be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, April 15, 2023, in honor of United States Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rusten Radford Smith, of St. James, Missouri.   Chief Warrant Officer 2 Smith served as

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Holcim US pledges a minimum net reduction 25 percent CO2 emissions, cement plants powered with 100 percent renewable energy within 10 years

CHICAGO, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Green building materials leader Holcim US announced it has joined the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better Climate Challenge to drive real-world action that reduces carbon emissions and saves energy. The Chicago-based company is the first cement producer to commit to the DOE program.   Holcim US’ involvement in

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Illinois gets okay from Biden Admin for school-based health services expansion

SPRINGFIELD – The Biden Administration has approved a Pritzker administration proposal to expand the Illinois School-Based Health Services program, which will bring in additional federal matching funds to provide covered services for Medicaid-enrolled students across the state, including critical youth mental health services.   The expansion of the School-Based Health Services program will build on

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Lauren Miesner is St. Vincent Elks Student of the Month for April

PERRYVILLE — The St. Vincent High School Elks Student of the Month for April is Lauren Miesner. Lauren is the daughter of Brian and Amy Miesner.   Lauren is involved at St. Vincent as a four-year member of theater, choir, band and Sodality.   Lauren was chosen as a Girls State Delegate.   She is

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Local officials pledge to foster respect throughout Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Municipal League (IML) announced a Civility Pledge at its Spring Board of Directors meeting. The pledge seeks to restore civility in local governments, encourage productive dialogue and build public trust in all of Illinois’ 1,295 cities, villages and towns.   A growing need for civility has become more relevant and significant

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Missouri Chamber releases Job Killer list

JEFFERSON CITY – With just four weeks left in the 2023 legislative session, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has identified the top job-killing business mandates under consideration in the General Assembly.   These bills reflect a disregard for the regulatory challenges employers of all sizes face, and the Missouri Chamber is calling on lawmakers to put

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Missouri’s community colleges offer affordable and flexible pathways to success

JEFFERSON CITY — As April marks Community College Month, the Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) is reminded of these institutions’ crucial role in providing affordable and accessible higher education opportunities to students across the state.   Missouri is experiencing record-low unemployment, and a recent study shows that more trained workers are needed to maintain economic

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