Tags: "Luke Jackson"

02 May
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Bowlen defends tax increase, investment in MSD

MARTINSVILLE — Going into Martinsville’s school board meeting last Thursday, there was nothing on the agenda under the header of old business. Instead, Martinsville Superintendent Eric Bowlen filled the space with an impassioned, 25-minute defense of investing in the district’s ...

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28 Mar
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MSD board OKs student telehealth

MARTINSVILLE — The MSD of Martinsville school board just made taking care of sick children a lot easier for the next school year. The board unanimously approved a medical telehealth services agreement with Nurses Direct Connect at its meeting last ...

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29 Feb
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Grant money causes disagreement at MSD meeting

MARTINSVILLE — A long MSD of Martinsville school board meeting, filled with occasionally tense discussion about where grant funding comes from, ended in tears last Thursday after a Martinsville teacher gave an impassioned plea for more mental health services for ...

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01 Feb
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MSD case denied

High court sidesteps transgender debate in schools for now WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has opted not to hear an appeal from the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville (MSD), effectively ending its legal battle. ...

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12 Oct
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District looks to take suit to high court

Transgender lawsuit leads to ongoing challenge by MSD MARTINSVILLE — After the U.S. Court of Appeals rejected its petition in August to overturn a lower court’s ruling, the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville may now be headed to the highest ...

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05 Oct
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MSD eyes tax hike

Early estimate shows 60 percent increase to debt service levy MARTINSVILLE — The Metropolitan School District of Martinsville (MSD) will be raising taxes, the only question that remains is how much. Last Thursday evening, the school district hosted four back-to-back ...

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09 Nov
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Luke Jackson Becomes First Libertarian to be Elected in Morgan County

Luke Jackson Becomes First Libertarian to be Elected in Morgan County Although the School Board is a non-partisan office, Luke Jackson, who is a member in good standing of the Libertarian Party of Morgan County, was elected to the Martinsville ...

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