Stefanie Knowlton

Salem-Keizer school budget moves forward

statesmanjournal.com — Salem-Keizer School District's proposed budget now moves to the school board after the budget committee quickly approved the proposal with no revisions Tuesday night. The committee held two nights of public hearings to give residents a chance to speak out on the $365 million general fund budget.

Incumbents hold Salem-Keizer School Board seats

statesmanjournal.com — All three Salem-Keizer School Board members held on to their seats despite challengers who took aim at a teen health program facilitated by Planned Parenthood. Nancy MacMorris-Adix and Chris Brantley easily won their races against write-in candidates Denise Quinn Nanke and David Jacobson.

Salem-Keizer Budget Committee approves budget

statesmanjournal.com — Salem-Keizer School District's proposed budget now moves to the school board after a 14-member committee quickly approved the proposal with no revisions Tuesday night. The budget committee held two nights of public hearings to give residents a chance to speak out on the $365 million general fund budget.

Teachers credited with saving students in Okla.

m.sacbee.com — The tornado that devastated this Oklahoma City suburb of 56,000 people destroyed Plaza Towers and also slammed Briarwood Elementary, where all the children appear to have survived. Students and parents recounted stories Tuesday of brave teachers who sheltered their pupils, in some cases by herding them into a closet and a restroom amid the fear and panic.

School budget hearing continues tonight

statesmanjournal.com — Nobody held protest signs outside the Salem-Keizer Budget Committee hearing Monday. Nobody wore T-shirts in support of specific programs. Nobody testified at all. Monday's meeting marked the first time residents could offer public testimony on the proposed budget, but nobody showed up. The last hearing is 6 p.m. tonight.

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