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Four staff members have tested positive for the coronavirus since the break. The district reports 35 students and 32 staff have tested positive for the coronavirus since late October, according to its online dashboard. COVID vaccines Reilly said school nurses, therapists and social workers have started to schedule their COVID vaccinations and some already have received the vaccine. Reilly said he hopes teachers, paraprofessionals and administrators will follow in the coming weeks. “I’m hopeful that come February will be have all educators who have the ability to get the vaccine (get it). ...
Andrew Harnik / AP A Bloomington investment banking firm and its owner will pay $200,000 in fines for not telling its municipal bond clients about business practices that ultimately reduced the proceeds from their offerings. The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday announced settled charges against First Midstate Inc., based in downtown Bloomington, and its owner Paul Brown. The SEC says First Midstate falsely told clients that it had an extensive customer list that would allow it to sell bonds to investors at competitive interest rates. In reality, First Midstate had a limite...
Altamont School Board Announces Administrator Plans Published on December 15 2020 10:09 am Last Updated on December 15 2020 10:09 am Written by Greg Sapp Upcoming changes in the administrative setup for the Altamont school district were announced by the school board Monday. Board President Shelly Kuhns said the changes are being prompted by the hiring of a different superintendent before the end of the school year, and the pending retirement of high school principal Jerry Tkachuk. Board members heard that some 20 people have indicated interest in the superintendent's job. Current ...