Chanse Barker

Want local control? Work with, not against, your school board

August 18, 2021 | By David Adam, MRN Editor

Remember the scene in the movie “Talladega Nights” when Ricky Bobby is arguing with the owner of his racing team and says, “With all due respect” before makes a disparaging remark? The owner replies, “Just because you say that doesn’t mean you get to say whatever you want to say to me!” And Ricky Bobby…

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Masks now mandatory in Payson, but School Board vows to join other districts in fight to regain local control

August 17, 2021 | By David Adam, MRN Editor

PAYSON, Ill. — Chanse Barker grew tired of the fight. His “yes” vote was part of the 5-1 vote by the Payson School Board on Monday night to amend the Return to School plan for Community Unit School District No. 1 to make masks mandatory for all students, teachers and staff — regardless of vaccination…

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