KPress Vol. 10 Iss. 20
Jaynes, Bill (2010-09-06). KPress Vol. 10 Iss. 20 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.
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Abstract: KPress Vol. 10 Iss. 20: NEWS: Dolonier, Pohnpei, FSM—Two of Pohnpei’s top athletes were seriously injured in a drunk-driving incident on a Tuesday evening, with witnesses reporting that one victim, Welson, was run completely over across the midsection, prompting teammates and community members to seek donations to cover medical and related expenses; judicial coverage reports that the Pohnpei State Supreme Court denied a preliminary motion by the Pohnpei State Legislature to temporarily halt the partially implemented Pohnpei School Lunch Program, with the Legislature arguing inequitable implementation and seeking findings against Governor John Ehsa, and a hearing held on August 6 before Chief Justice Benjamin Rodriguez to determine whether an injunction should issue; education and audit reporting notes that a Chuuk State teacher salary reclassification policy did not violate applicable rules, regulations, or funding agreements, following review of a plan approved in 2008 that allowed teachers with degrees to apply for higher salaries to attract and retain qualified educators, with 315 teachers applying in 2009; auditors identified one personnel file containing a diploma that appeared to be forged but verified the graduation status of the remaining sampled teachers and concluded that submission of fictitious diplomas was not widespread, noting established Department of Education procedures requiring original diplomas for verification; community education coverage highlights scholarship support provided to FSM outer-island students through the Habele Outer Island Education Fund, underscoring ongoing efforts to expand access to education for outer-island communities.
