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School board approves SAMs programs after heavy debate
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By Ty Rushing Daily News Senior Staff Writer It may not have been a unanimous decision, but the Newton Community School District will give the school administration manager program a trial run during the 2014-2015 school year. “I’m not pleased with the process, but its certainly within your scope of practices — this is certainly within that — to hire with or without our support,” NCSD
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board of education member Donna Cook said during Monday’s meeting. Superintendent Bob Callaghan said this action came about rather suddenly. That is why he, and the administrative team, didn’t come to the board prior to posting the job, interviewing candidates and having discussion on implementing SAMs. He recommended the board should select Tom Bartello and Mike Moran for the newly created SAM positions at Thomas
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Jefferson and Berg elementary schools, respectively, which they did in a 5-1 vote. Callaghan said the SAMs would take away some of the administrative duties from those building principals to allow them to become their perspective buildings instructional leaders and become more involved with those buildings curriculum. SAMs See Page 5A
Frustrated parent wants more action from district in light of LaVera situation By Ty Rushing Daily News Senior Staff Writer
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Kate Malott/Daily News State Senate candidate Chaz Allen, U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack and State Rep. Dan Kelley spoke to a full office at the grand opening of the Jasper County Democratic headquarters on Saturday afternoon. The office is located in the 100 block of First Street North.
The Dental Practice celebrates 30th anniversary with ‘Movie Under the Stars’
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By Kate Malott Daily News Staff Writer
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Dr. Steven Rabedeaux and his staff at The Dental Practice want to thank his patients and the community for 30 years of support as he celebrates his 30th anniversary of dentistry this month. To do so, he organized a “Movie Under the Stars” beginning at 8:30 p.m. Friday at Maytag Park. TDP has created a unique and fun celebration that will include games and a barbecue for patients and their families from 6 to 8 p.m. The public is invited at 8 p.m. for cotton candy, popcorn, bottled water, prizes and a showing of “The LEGO Movie.” The movie will be projected at dusk at the Maytag Bowl. “One of our core values is to be an asset to the community, and it seemed relevant to use the 30-year mark to say thank you. Thank you for making us an important part of the community and for supporting the practice for the last 30 years,” Rabedeaux said.
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Sticking with its decision from the June 23 meeting, the Newton Community School District Board of Education isn’t going to rush matters on developing a plan to change its visitors protocols and security measures for buildings — even after a recent near-miss. During Monday’s meeting, the board sub-committee made up of Donna Cook, Travis Padget and Nat Clark said it needed more time to make a recommendation. The subcommittee was formed in response to David LaVera’s presence at Berg Middle School and Aurora Heights Elementary School towards the end of the school year. LaVera, 33, is a native of San Diego and reportedly has been in the Newton area since early to mid-May. During this time, he claimed he was an actor in the “Twilight” film series and had been signing autographs under the alias “Kiowa Gordon” — a verified actor in the series. He is currently incarcerated at the Jasper County Jail for allegedly enticing a 14-year-old Baxter girl into his vehicle on June 10 and is being held on $50,000 bond. LaVera was also present at the BMS end-of-year pool party at Maytag Pool. Rich Bates, who signed up for public comment, provided some new details on that encounter as well as some allegations from LaVera’s visit to the BMS, Bates said he had been in contact with several staff members at BMS who said they had told Scott Bauer, the building’s principal, there was something odd about his appearance at the school prior to LaVera’s arrest. Bates never mentioned Bauer by name, but he was repeatedly inferred to by Bates. He also brought to light that an 18-year-old lifeguard at Maytag Pool the day of the pool party, who is his son, was suspicious of LaVera’s presence but was told that it was “OK” for him to be there. SCHOOL See Page 5A
Kate Malott/Daily News Dr. Steven Rabedeaux stands next to his practice’s sign on 1919 First Ave. E. in Newton. Rabedeaux has expanded his business and grown his staff from five to 14 individuals. He celebrates 30 years of dentistry this month and is hosting a “Movie Under the Stars” at 9:30 p.m. Monday at Maytag Park. This event is free and open to the public.
As TDP staff have given to the community in various ways, the community has given back to them as well. The Newton Parks Department donated its facilities in support of the TDP as well as to encourage usage of local parks. “One of the long-term goals for the parks is to host more programs and events. With limited funds, we have to look for partners to be able to do this. When Dr. Rabe-
deaux approached us to host a movie in the park, we could not pass up the opportunity. The staff at The Dental Practice have been great to work with on this project,” Administrative Park Superintendent City of Newton Nathan Unsworth said. “We are all very excited about this fun community event in Maytag Park.” RABEDEAUX See Page 7A
Glassfords to be Jasper County Fair parade grand marshals By Daily News Staff Larry and Marianne Glassford are the grand marshals for the Jasper County Fair 4-H & FFA Parade this year. Larry and Marianne have been active in the Jasper County Fair for the past 25 years. Larry has been in charge of organizing the parade for the past 25 years, and Marianne has been involved with the baby revue for the past 12 years. The parade begins at 7 p.m. Monday in Colfax. Everyone is welcome to participate. See Wednesday’s Advertiser for a special section previewing the Jasper County Fair.