Public Education

Missouri school district grapples with $22 million loss over two years after budget errors

A Missouri school district could face state regulatory action according to new budget documents released by the board prior to an emergency meeting on Monday night to craft a solution… Read More

Public Education

After investigation, Missouri superintendent, school employees warned by state for promoting bond issue at work

Their conduct was “improper” and likely illegal, but this time they’re getting a formal warning. That’s the decision of the Missouri Secretary of State’s (SOS) office after it subpoenaed the… Read More

Public Education

St. Joseph Missouri school district retains book with graphic incestuous rape scene

The St. Joseph, Missouri Board of Education voted 4-3 Monday night to retain “without restriction” a library book that had been challenged in part for a detailed account of the incestuous rape… Read More

Public Education

Missouri AG announces investigation of St. Joseph, Missouri school district over ‘disturbing’ allegations

The St. Joseph School District is actively being investigated by the Missouri attorney general over allegations first reported by The Heartlander. Those allegations include violations of Missouri Sunshine Law related… Read More

Public Education

St. Joseph, Missouri school district libraries contain obscene books in apparent violation of state law

A Missouri school district may be committing multiple felonies by offering obscene, pornographic books to students. The St. Joseph School District (SJSD) offers at least 9 books to students which… Read More