Latest from The Spokesman-Review

• Skills Center closer to reality

  April 12, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 The new branch of the Skills Center received a new name – Spokane Valley Tech – and moved a couple of steps forward at the Central Valley School Board meeting …

• CV superintendent tackles funding questions

  February 2, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Almost every school district in Spokane County will ask voters to consider renewing levies on election day, Feb. 14. Central Valley Superintendent Ben Small is hosting a series of information … 6

• Two CV school union contracts have pay cuts

  August 25, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 The Central Valley School Board approved collective bargaining agreements with the classified and principals’ unions, which include salary cuts. Human Resources Director Neva Ringwald told the board Monday the Public … 1

• Inside Schools: Ehlers going to Greenacres Elementary

  July 30, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V6 The Central Valley School Board has selected Lindsay Ehlers as the new principal assistant at Greenacres Elementary School. Ehlers has been a teacher at Liberty Lake Elementary School for the …

• Despite cuts, no teacher layoffs planned in CVSD

  May 12, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S6 The Central Valley School District doesn’t expect to lay off any teachers this year despite state budget cuts. Superintendent Ben Small said the district is expecting 10 elementary school teachers …

• CV school board mulls crowds

  March 17, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Central Valley School District voters turned down a $69.6 million construction bond last month. Now, the district is taking a look at why the bond failed and what to do …

• Economy sank bonds, schools officials say

  February 10, 2011 in City on Page A1 The No. 1 reason Mead and Central Valley school district officials think their capital improvement bonds failed Tuesday: the economy. “I had dozens of discussions with people who have talked … 6

• CV superintendent talks about how snow days are handled

  December 13, 2010 in City on Page A5 When inclement weather arrives in the Inland Northwest, school officials face the tough decision of whether to close schools, delay start times or stay open. The ultimate decision is up …

• Central Valley considers athletic, activities fees

  April 29, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page V2 Students in the Central Valley School District would pay to participate in athletics and activities during the 2010-’11 school year – $25 for middle school students and $55 for high …

• Parents weigh in on school budget

  April 1, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page V1 The Central Valley School District is mulling options for cuts to help make up a possible shortfall in state funds in the 2010-’11 school year. To help the school board …

• Central Valley budget cut options decided

  March 11, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page V11 The Central Valley School District board of directors decided on a list of potential budget cuts to help offset losses expected when the state budget is approved. The list is … 1

• Teacher with history of reprimands quits

  July 30, 2009 Bowdish Middle School teacher Anthony Cucinotti, who was put on paid administrative leave in March after misconduct allegations, has quit his job. 4

• CV, EV superintendents find satisfying first year on job

  June 25, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Central Valley School District Superintendent Ben Small and East Valley Superintendent John Glenewinkel have a few things in common. They both have had to deal with state-mandated budget cuts in …