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Rural Worthington farmer will serve as a school board member from March through December, with the seat to be on the ballot in November for a four-year term.

The vacancy on the school board occurred when Brad Shaffer announced his resignation as of Jan. 31, due to moving out of the district.

The board also approved starting the hiring process for preschool teachers and paraprofessionals for the school’s preschool program for 4-year-olds.

“There’s no doubt that the best, most enjoyable part of school board is standing on stage during commencement and handing out diplomas."

Highlights from USA Today, the Washington Post, the Associated Press and others.

A Times investigation revealed a lack of diversity within the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn., the organization that holds the Golden Globes. Nearly two years later, the awards show returns.

A goal of the California Conservation Genomics Project is to highlight habitats that should be protected because of their genetic richness.

“It was not an easy decision” to resign, he said.

In order to be taught, the electives would need to have at least 15 students sign up for the classes.

“Realistically, as I said, we’re spending about five grand for a banner or a plaque or whatever the heck we’ll get in return, which doesn’t make a lot of sense to me."