Stories from Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Discussion of a potentially new random drug-testing policy was a topic of discussion Thursday, at the Northeast Vernon County R-1 Board of Education regular monthly meeting. The new, or revised policy centers around cannabidol, commonly referred to as CBD. CBD is a chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. CBD oil is commonly associated with vaping products...

It was a busy session for the Bronaugh R-7 Board of Education during its regular monthly meeting on Nov. 14. The board touched upon a variety of topics, which included the approval of a change of venue for the school's prom. The board unanimously approved the venue-change from the school, to Enchanted Prairie Farms, located just south of Nevada. It's slated for April 25...

Jenny Allard is feeling right at home in the Northeast Vernon County R-1 school district. Allard is in her third year as a physical education/weights teacher for grades 7-12. Prior to arriving in Walker, Allard spent 12 years as a science instructor and basketball coach at Class 4 Nevada High School. Allard, however, made a seamless transition to the much smaller R-1 district, as she began her teaching/coaching career at Sheldon High School...