The Salem-Keizer School Board on Tuesday unanimously approved a two-year contract with district teachers, ending a contentious bargaining process that almost led to the first teacher strike in district history.
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School board to vote on new teacher contract
The Salem-Keizer School Board meets Tuesday, April 9, to ratify a contract with the district teacher union, a vote which will close out a contentious bargaining process that almost led to the first teacher strike in district history.
Stabbing on Shyrina Ct
Keizer Police officers were called to a domestic violence incident occurring on Shyrina Ct NE on Wednesday, March 27.
The female refused to leave the residence resulting in negotiations with police.
Authorities eventually gained entrance into the domicile as a call to render aid came in after a report from her family that she was harming herself.
The 32nd annual colored pencil exhibition
The DC201-Portland Chapter of the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA) is hosting the 32nd annual Colored Pencil Exhibition from April 4 – 30 at the Keizer Art Association gallery located in the Keizer Cultural Center with a reception on April 6th from 2 – 4p.m.
Finding acres of hope in Independence
Located on a large, emerald stretch of acreage, the Acres of Hope youth ranch, located at 6665 Rickreall Rd. in Independence, brings together nature, animals and a dedicated staff who provide therapeutic activities to the children who desire them.
Proclamations, McNary speed study results and selling Keizer Station Area A
The Keizer City Council met on April 1, to deliver several proclamations and discuss a host of other important issues.
Princess story time at the Keizer Community Library
The Keizer Community Library partnered with Keizer Homegrown Theater on March 27, to bring a third story time session to Keizerites. The event was led by Disney princesses who read to the nearly 140 people in attendance.
Keizer school staff nominated for Crystal Apple Awards
Keizer school staff has been well-represented for this year’s Crystal Apple Awards, held by Salem-Keizer Public School, with nine nominees in total.
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Graffiti everywhere
For the last several months, many Keizerites may have noticed the increase in graffiti around town near residences, in the parks and in other high traffic walking areas.
According to Parks Division Manager Robert Johnson, the graffiti nowadays is “the worst I have seen in my almost 17 years working for Keizer.”