Jack Weinstein
Reporter
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Jack Weinstein joined the Pilot & Today in May 2009 as the newspaper's education reporter. Before that, Jack worked for more than two years at The Olathe (Kan.) News, the last six months as news editor after more than a year and a half as a reporter covering city and county government and crime.
He earned bachelor's degrees in English and journalism from the University of Kansas, where he worked for the student newspaper, The University Daily Kansan. After growing up in Overland Park, Kan., Jack is looking forward to taking advantage of many of the outdoor activities Steamboat has to offer.
Recent Stories
Hayden OKs 1st budget reading
Second reading scheduled for Dec. 10 Town Council meeting
With little discussion and few changes, the Hayden Town Council approved the first reading of the 2010 budget Thursday night. The council approved the first reading of the $2.3 million budget, 6-0. Approval of the first reading sets up the second reading of the budget for the Dec. 10 Town Council meeting.
Hayden Town Council to review budget
The Hayden Town Council will decide whether to approve the first reading of the proposed 2010 budget when it meets at 7:30 p.m. today. The town must adopt the nearly $2.2 million budget by Dec. 15. It’s due to the state by Jan. 31.
Hayden School Board OKs Hagins dismissal
Board also discusses new executive session policies
The Hayden School Board began taking steps Wednesday night to ensure that there’s no confusion about its executive sessions. The board entered executive session Wednesday night to discuss issues regarding students.
Livability index in 2nd year
Routt County data can be compared with last year’s baseline
In its second year, the Routt County Livability Index can now begin to do what its creators intended. Last year’s index established a baseline to provide a basis of comparison for future years, said Grant Fenton, the project manager for the Routt County Economic Development Cooperative, the group that put together the study.
VFW sings teacher’s praises
Amy Larson recognized for her work honoring veterans
Amy Larson, who’s been at Soda Creek for nine years, organizes the school’s annual Veterans Day program. That program is the reason Larson was recognized last week with two awards, said Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4264 Commander Tony Weiss.
Steamboat Springs School Board approves salary increase
Administrators and directors given half-percent raises
The Steamboat Springs School Board approved a one-half percent salary increase for administrators and directors in the 2009-10 budget Monday night. The administrators and directors were the last group of district employees to receive raises this school year.
CMC trustees OK 4-year degrees
College must get state legislature approval to offer 4-year programs
The Colorado Mountain College Board of Trustees last week approved the school’s plan to take the next step to offer bachelor’s degrees in select programs.
Gov. Ritter proposes $260M reduction in K-12 funding next year
Cuts would affect Routt County schools
It’s what they feared and expected but hoped wouldn’t happen. Gov. Bill Ritter announced this month the possibility of cutting $260 million from public K-12 funding in his proposed 2010-11 budget. One local school district official said if the cut comes to fruition, it will be “devastating.”
BOCES deficit lingers
Colorado statutes require school districts to have balanced budgets
The BOCES board approved the 2009-10 budget Thursday, carrying over a deficit of more than $34,000 from last year. BOCES will remain $34,000 in the red even after it applies $273,000 in Individuals with Disabilities Education Act federal stimulus funding and $44,000 in total payments from Steamboat Springs, Hayden and South Routt school districts for the Day Treatment Program.
CR 27 relocation finished
Xcel rail spur project near Hayden to continue in spring
The relocation of Routt County Road 27, part of the Xcel Energy project to reconstruct an existing rail spur that will take coal to the Hayden Station Power Plant, is complete, according to a company spokesman.
Recent Photos
Sally Morton, girls physical education teacher at Hayden Middle School, speaks to a class of eighth-graders Thursday in the high school gym.
Published on November 1, 2009
Daylight shows through a crack in the wall of the Hayden Middle School gym.
Published on November 1, 2009
The Hayden Middle School gym is in a state of disrepair and can't be used.
Published on November 1, 2009
Hayden Middle School eighth-graders do jumping jacks during physical education class Thursday in Hayden. The students are using the high school gym because of safety issues with the middle school gym.
Published on November 1, 2009
Poplar Street in Hayden reopened to traffic Friday afternoon. The project to widen the street to three lanes and improve drainage was completed one week ahead of schedule.
Published on October 28, 2009
