Stephanie Whitaker

The training sessions for the Board of Education focused on the cultural proficiency framework, including core values, guiding principles, and the cultural proficiency continuum. The sessions aimed to equip board members with tools to address equity, access, and inclusion issues within the school district. Discussions covered the importance of understanding cultural identities, the role of core values in leadership, and the application of guiding principles to promote healthy practices. The training also addressed how to identify and change policies and practices that may not be positively impacting all students, with an emphasis on advocacy for social justice and equitable outcomes.

The report discusses the hearing regarding the sewage treatment plant in Eldon, Missouri, and its impact on Bythe Creek. The Division of Health reviewed the report and order concerning the adequacy and effectiveness of the existing sewage treatment plant built in 1929, owned and operated by the City of Eldon. The report concludes that the current sewage treatment works at Eldon are inadequate, leading to pollution in Bythe Creek, which constitutes a public nuisance. The Division of Health orders the City of Eldon to construct and operate additional sewage treatment facilities to properly treat the sewage wastes and abate the pollution and public health hazards.