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Students score well in English, low in math on new Mo. test
(Local News ~ 08/12/15)
By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Most Missouri students scored at least at proficient levels in English on a new statewide test last school year, while students in most grades scored lower in math, according to data released Tuesday by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education...
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MASA calls for re-evaluation of current mandatory testing in Missouri schools
(Local News ~ 08/12/15)
Information from MASA with NOREEN HYSLOP Managing Editor The Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) released their views Tuesday morning regarding standardized testing in Missouri schools. The issue of standardized testing has been a hotly contested issue among schools across the country in recent years. The news release is a direct result of MAP test results having been released this week and was received from David Luther, MASA Director of Communications...
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Commission hears pitch for joining Energy District
(Local News ~ 08/12/15)
By MIKE MCCOY Statesman Staff Writer BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- David Pickerill, executive director of Missouri Clean Energy District (MCED), asked the Stoddard County Commission this week to approve an ordinance to make Stoddard County a participating member of the Missouri Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Act. The commission took no action on the request, telling Pickerill they wanted to look further into the issue...
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Minimal hike in Bernie tax rate approved
(Local News ~ 08/12/15)
By NOREEN HYSLOP Managing Editor BERNIE, Mo. -- Bernie's Board of Education voted Monday night for the district's Debt Service Fund tax to remain at .30 cents, but to minimally raise the General Fund tax from $2.9941 to $2.9961. The annual Tax Rate Hearing was held moments prior to the regular August meeting...
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It's that time of the year again!
(Local News ~ 08/12/15)
Purchase this photo at www.dailystatesman.com NOREEN HYSLOP - nhyslop@dailystatesman.com In a test to make certain that the Dexter Fire Department's pumps are operating to their rated capacity, their units are annually tested. This week, department crews have been busy at the City Lake performing the tests, which also serve to help aerate the lake during the summer months...
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Police Reports
(Local News ~ 08/12/15)
Stoddard County Aug. 11, 2015 Brian Barton, 56, of Bloomfield was arrested on a warrant for drug paraphernalia. His bond was set at $570 cash only, and he remain in jail. William Barnett, 40, of Scott City was arrested on a warrant for burglary in the second degree, non-support, possession of a controlled substance and theft/stealing of $500 or more. Bond was set at $7,500, and he remains in jail...
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2015 Fall Sports Preview: Bernie Mules Volleyball
(High School Sports ~ 08/12/15)
BERNIE, Mo. - The pieces remain in place for another winning campaign for the Bernie Mules varsity volleyball program in 2015. The Mules return virtually its entire roster off a 2014 varsity squad that finished 25-11, advanced to a Class 1 state quarterfinal and finished second in the SCAA Conference tournament...
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