February 4, 2010
The State Auditor’s Office today published
two audit reports of K-12 school districts in Washington.
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We examined the Learning Assistance
Program for fiscal years 2007 and 2008. The
program provides support for students in kindergarten through 12th grade who
need assistance with reading, writing and mathematics. Funding is primarily
based on a school district’s poverty level. LAP funding increased from $6
million during the 1979-80 school year to $94 million for 2007-08, when nearly
98,000 students were served.
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Posted by CW Moderator. Posted In : Schools
February 3, 2010
Recently
I submitted some questions to Camas School District Superintendent Mike Nerland
to help me understand the upcoming CSD levy. One question was a concern about
an apparent contradiction of CSD documents that has contributed to the confusion
of many voters. Secondly, as a taxpayer, I very interested to see HOW my tax
dollar is spent - what percentage id allocated towards basic... Continue reading...
Posted by CW Moderator. Posted In : Schools
January 28, 2010
 At the 25
January City Council Workshop, a majority of council members indicated support
for a scaled-down version of the E Street project that:
1.
Deletes the roundabout at 17th and E Streets.
2.
Installs a better coordinated traffic signal at 17th & E
Streets.
3.
Completes curbs and sidewalks along the length of E Street.
4.
Improves... Continue reading...
Posted by CW Moderator. Posted In : Washougal Issues
January 28, 2010
“It seems to me that we owe
Oregon voters a big thank-you. They breathed new life yesterday into the notion
that Yes indeed, folks, a progressive public policy still commands
respect.”
“In approving Measures 66 and 67
on their Oregon ballot, our friends across the river endorsed fundamental
principles embraced by a lot of our own Washington people. Call it Washington
values. It’s our commitment to keeping both a reliable safety net for citizens
and families in need of assista... Continue reading...
Posted by CW Moderator. Posted In : Beyond CW
January 25, 2010
Signs appeared Monday throughout Camas echoing the sentiment of
over-taxed property owners dissatisfied with the Camas School Districts’ Levy
increase under the ruse of a “replacement” levy.
Levy
proponents have done a good job of encouraging voters to “Vote for Scho... Continue reading...
Posted by CW Moderator. Posted In : Camas Issues
January 22, 2010
Levy ballots arrived to homes yesterday and today, as you, once again, to vote yes or no on spending your tax dollars to supplement the schools. we've been impressed with Washougals efforts to get the facts out - mailing information to voters in an effort to make an intelligent decision.Even reducing taxes - If I lived in Washougal, I'd vote yes for their levy. We can't say the same for Camas. They've chosen to send "vote Yes" promotionals and have yet to explain the details of WHY they want to... Continue reading...
Posted by CW Moderator. Posted In : Schools
January 22, 2010
Legislator calls forum to make sure that students, parents, other advocates are heard
OLYMPIA –
“Not so fast there, Governor,” is the message a southwestern Washington
lawmaker is sending out about a legislative proposal to transfer supervision of
the State School for the Blind and the Washington State Center for Childhood
Deafness and Hearing Loss to the state Office of Sup...
Continue reading...
Posted by CW Moderator.
January 22, 2010
A great opportunity is available through the Southwest Washington Workforce
Development Council for all sophomores, juniors and seniors. The SW Opportunity
Internship Program is a 90 hour internship for those students that have a desire
to work in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and or Math
(STEM). One of the key requirements to qualify for the
internship is that the student must qualify for free or reduced lunch. This
grant is on a first come basis and as there are a li... Continue reading...
Posted by CW Moderator. Posted In : Community
January 22, 2010
the Port of Camas/Washougal will call a Special Meeting Workshop for Monday, January 25th at 6:00 p.m., at the Port Office, 24 South “A” Street, Washougal, WA 98671, for the following purpose: OPEN SESSION WORKSHOP – 6:00 p.m. Strategic Planning for the Port Facilitated by John White, of JD White/Berger Abam Continue reading...
Posted by CW Moderator. Posted In : CW Port Issues
January 18, 2010
Senate Bill 6396 before the Washington legislation would bring California-style gun-control to the Northwest and
ultimately ban many semi-automatic firearms commonly owned by
Washingtonians.
In fact, SB 6396 is more far-reaching than it appears on the surface and will
absolutely impact a gigantic swath of Washington
firearm owners, including concealed pistol license holders, hunt... Continue reading...
Posted by CW Moderator. Posted In : Community
January 16, 2010
 The Port
of Camas- Washougal Commissioners will
meet with leaders from the City of Washougal,
City of Camas
and Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) on January 19th at 7:00 p.m.
in the Second Floor Meeting Room of the Camas Library, located at 625 NE 4th Avenue,
Camas.
This is a rare meeting which
citizen have not witnessed in many many ye... Continue reading...
Posted by CW Moderator. Posted In : Community
January 16, 2010
 Unlike
Camas Schools which will hit Camas residents with an 8% tax increase if their levy
is approved; Washougal Schools levy will actually DECREASE
if voters approve their M&O and technology levy.
Washougal
Schools mailed a detailed facts pamphlet out explaining, in detail, what
Washougal tax payers will pay, and why, if they approve a replacement
Maintenance, Operations and T... Continue reading...
Posted by CW Moderator. Posted In : Washougal Issues
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