What happened on Sunday, 27 July 2025
Birmingham Community Charter High District, School Districts, California
Staff reported 92% completion rates for summer sessions, strong completion for special populations, and high AP/credit outcomes; the board approved a contract to expand capacity for credit recovery to serve up to 100 additional students.
Birmingham Community Charter High District, School Districts, California
Business staff reviewed the governor’s signed budget impacts, a June cash deferral, proposed student‑support grants and competitive school‑meals funding; board members discussed a recommendation to engage Fardier Finance Advisors to manage a portion of reserves and approved a vendors list by consent.
Birmingham Community Charter High District, School Districts, California
School leaders told the board that Birmingham Charter High posted its highest A–G completion and AP pass rates to date, earned a six‑year WASC accreditation, and saw improvements on the California Dashboard; leaders said those gains came alongside high levels of student need and require continued attention to attendance and funding limits.
Ways and Means: House Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Ranking Member Sanchez and other Democrats told the House Ways and Means Committee at a Reagan Library field hearing that HR 1′s tax cuts are paired with deep reductions in Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP and Medicare that would harm Californians; advocacy witnesses described local impacts and ICE‑related funding concerns.
Ways and Means: House Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
At a House Ways and Means Committee field hearing at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, industry witnesses from agriculture, convenience retail and aerospace told members that provisions in HR 1 that make certain 2017 tax changes permanent will increase investment and hiring.
Santa Cruz County, California
The City of Santa Cruz Planning Commission on July 17 unanimously approved a six‑story, 67‑unit mixed‑use development at 811–819 Mission Street, accepting several waivers and voluntary mitigations while neighbors pressed officials about parking, loading and privacy.
Grant County, New Mexico
The board unanimously approved Resolution R‑25‑52 condemning deputies' conduct in a widely shared video showing abuse of an animal, affirmed the behavior does not represent the department as a whole, and called for disciplinary transparency, state academy reforms and partnership with the sheriff's office to restore public trust.
Missoula, Missoula County, Montana
A recording of an appearance at the Missouri Public Library shows juggler Dusty Sosa dropping his signature single-ball toss. Witness accounts and an expert remark about ball design were included in the recording; counts of the ball's bounces differed.
Alabama State Department of Education, State Agencies, Executive, Alabama
Department staff reported that much of the work from the PCG consulting review has been completed and integrated into an updated strategic plan and a tracker; staff committed to produce a consolidated plan document for the board and for legislative outreach before the next session.
United Nations, Federal
At a United Nations council briefing, Joyce Nsuya said renewed strikes and access constraints have sharply worsened civilian harm in Ukraine, with nearly 13 million people needing assistance and just 34% of the $2.6 billion 2025 appeal funded.
Grant County, New Mexico
The board adopted the county’s FY26 final budget, including a 5% salary increase, funding for an EMS ambulance, airport taxiway repair, and adjustments to several grants and awards; commissioners raised concerns about road funding and insurance costs.
Greater Clark County Schools, School Boards, Indiana
Speakers in the meeting transcript described Charleston High School as offering a small‑school feel alongside AP, honors and dual‑credit courses, frequent communication with families and an expected enrollment increase to about 915–920 students next year.
Alabama State Department of Education, State Agencies, Executive, Alabama
Department staff described redesign work to expand Alabama’s teacher mentoring program into a two‑year, more accountable model, including use of experienced and retired teachers as mentors and targeted professional development for emergency‑certified teachers.
Alabama State Department of Education, State Agencies, Executive, Alabama
The Alabama State Board of Education unanimously adopted a resolution on Aug. 10 authorizing state intervention in the Sumter County School System after members raised concerns about the district's finances, audits and readiness to open schools.
Alabama State Department of Education, State Agencies, Executive, Alabama
Staff explained administrative code changes to reflect a 5‑year reapplication requirement for local charter authorizers and other statutory changes; the newly created state Charter Commission lacks appointments and cannot yet assume its responsibilities, leaving some transitional tasks with the department.
Grant County, New Mexico
The board approved revisions to the Grant County Volunteer Fire Department stipend program, adding annual maintenance and training requirements and directing submission to the state fire marshal for review.
Alabama State Department of Education, State Agencies, Executive, Alabama
At its July 11 meeting, the Alabama State Board of Education received an update on a statewide turnaround effort covering 15 schools and was told federal reviews found no ESSER audit errors and that the state meets IDEA requirements.
Alabama State Department of Education, State Agencies, Executive, Alabama
The Alabama State Board of Education on July 11 unanimously approved the meeting agenda and minutes, elected board officers for 2023–24, adopted a resolution honoring an employee, approved an educator-preparation program for Jacksonville State University and revised two 2022 CTE course-of-study clusters.
Alabama State Department of Education, State Agencies, Executive, Alabama
The State Board voted unanimously to authorize reviews of educator-preparation programs at six Alabama institutions, announced intent to adopt an administrative rule change on foundation funding, and adopted a resolution honoring Guntersville student Gabe Marsh as the 2023 NFHS Spirit of Sport award recipient.
Grant County, New Mexico
Grant County Fire Chief informed the board that, after consultations with NOAA and the U.S. Forest Service and review of local conditions, the county lifted fire restrictions in unincorporated areas effective at 8 a.m. the morning of the meeting.
Greater Clark County Schools, School Boards, Indiana
Speakers at the meeting praised Jeff High for its diversity, extracurricular opportunities, and strong staff support, citing a graduation rate of 97% or higher and career academies that create a "small school" feel within a larger campus.
United Nations, Federal
Speakers at an event organized by the UN SDG Action Campaign urged governments and funders to invest in youth, protect traditional foodways and fix infrastructure gaps such as cold chains and school meals so food systems can be resilient and equitable.
Dallas, Polk County, Oregon
City economic development staff summarized recent grants and marketing activity, including two building-improvement grants approved this cycle, interest in the former Rite Aid and mill sites, and a 16,000-square-foot industrial space now available as Fred Tebb & Sons vacates.
Alabama State Department of Education, State Agencies, Executive, Alabama
Staff outlined proposed administrative rules implementing the legislature’s 2022 authorization for alternate teacher preparation organizations; the department plans to require candidates from alternate providers to meet Alabama assessments or demonstrate a substantially aligned assessment, and to review vendor assessments for equivalency.
Grant County, New Mexico
Universal Waste Systems presented a plan to replace most rural roll‑off transfer stations with 30‑yard compactors, add smart fill sensors and expand service hours; commissioners asked about cost impacts and next steps including site work, permitting and possible billing changes.
Birmingham Community Charter High District, School Districts, California
Facilities staff summarized campus projects including Wi‑Fi and server upgrades, new smart panels and Chromebooks, kitchen electrical upgrades, privacy fencing between properties, stucco repairs pending, one asbestos incident that was mitigated, and tennis court resurfacing in progress.
Greater Clark County Schools, School Boards, Indiana
Staff from New Washington High School described a small-school environment of about 200 students, an academy structure with four career-focused pathways, and close teacher–student relationships during a presentation to Greater Clark County Schools.
Dallas, Polk County, Oregon
Representatives from Genesee & Wyoming’s Portland & Western Railroad and the Oregon Department of Transportation told the South Dallas Urban Renewal and Economic Development Commission on Thursday that the branch of track running through roughly 40 acres of industrial land in Dallas is out of service but remains a potentially valuable asset if a rail-dependent customer can be found.
Alabama State Department of Education, State Agencies, Executive, Alabama
Department staff presented the FY24 operating budget to the State Board of Education, noting personnel cost increases (including a 2% pay raise), a rise in grants from $3 million to $5 million in the O&M fund, and expanded units for the Office of Math Improvement.
United Nations, Federal
The U.N. General Assembly adopted by consensus a resolution designating June as an annual International Day of Awareness of the Special Development Needs and Challenges of Landlocked Developing Countries, delegates said at a U.N. press conference. The inaugural observance will be linked to the third UN conference for LLDCs in Awaza, Turkmenistan.
Grant County, New Mexico
Grant County assessor reported two new appraiser associates have been hired and that reappraisal work has started in the town of Santa Clara; appraisers will leave identification cards and take photographs while visiting properties.
Alabama State Department of Education, State Agencies, Executive, Alabama
The Alabama State Board of Education heard a presentation and committee recommendations to set new cut scores for the revised ACAP reading assessment; technical advisers and testing vendors recommended lowering the cut scores by two standard errors of measurement to reduce false retention decisions.