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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A Czech holiday known as Svatý Mikuláš was marked on its traditional day on Dec. 6, 2024, in Czech Village.

The tradition, known in the United States as St. Nicholas Day, is celebrated in the Czech Republic on Dec. 6, while Czech Village in Cedar Rapids has long held its annual celebration on the first Friday of December, which coincided this year with the traditional day.

Festivities started at 76 16th Ave. SW, a vacant storefront in Czech Village, where the Czech Village Association and Czech Heritage Foundation hosted the Svatý Mikuláš celebration, featuring cookies, hot cocoa and a presentation about Czech holiday traditions.

The Svatý Mikuláš celebration began indoors in Czech Village. (photo/Cindy Hadish)

Costumed performers dressed as Svatý Mikuláš (St. Nicholas) along with an anděl, the Czech word for angel, and čert, or devil, handed out candy to children who have been good, while the čert carried a basket of potatoes for those on the naughty list.

Participants moved outdoors on the frigid night to the Kosek Bandstand, where a quartet of musicians, members of the Hawkeye Tailgate Band, performed Christmas carols against the backdrop of the Czech Village Christmas tree.

The group of University of Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band alumni, which plays at football tailgating parties, also threw in the Hawkeye Fight Song and the polka tune, “In Heaven There is No Beer,” a song played after Hawkeye victories.

Other events this weekend include the Old World Christmas Market at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Inspiration Place SW, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 7 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 8, 2024.

The annual Very Cherry Holiday also is taking place this Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cherry Building, 329 10th Ave. SE, in New Bohemia.

Both Saturday and Sunday’s event at the museum includes Culinary Tastes with Chef Tom, with Czech and Slovak favorite dishes, desserts and appetizers.

Learn about other Czech holiday traditions and see more photos from the celebration in Czech Village:

From outdoor light shows to Old World charm, seasonal festivities are springing up through December

Diana Nollen

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LIGHTS

Know a light display we don’t? Make sure you check out holidaylightfinder.com and submit a display, or plan your route for holiday viewing.

Mount Pleasant Festival of Lights: 5:30 to 9 p.m. through Dec. 31, Midwest Old Threshers Campground, 405 E. Threshers Rd., Mount Pleasant. More than 180 holiday lighted scenes along 1.6-mile route; Santa visits on select nights. Admission: $10 family vehicle to $60 motor coach, at the gate. https://www.oldthreshers.org/festival-of-lights/

Lights at the Lake: Through New Year’s Eve, West Overlook Campground, West Overlook Road NE, Iowa City; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. More than a mile of animated light displays, animated tunnel, sparkling arches and holiday figures; Memory Lane tribute trees, “Snowmerican Gothic.” Cost: $5 per person on walk-through Wednesdays; otherwise, $10 car or family van; $30 large van, small limo or small bus; $50 school bus, charter bus, party bus, large limo; holidaylightsatthelake.com/tickets

Blue Creek Christmas: To Jan. 5, 4942 Blue Creek Ct., Walker (one mile north of Center Point). Hours: 5:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; 5:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Dec. 24 and 25. More than 100,000 lights synchronized to more than 25 minutes of music. Donations to Center Point Lions. facebook.com/bluecreekchristmas

Five Seasons Lights: 4:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 6 to 26, McGrath Amphitheatre, 475 First St. SW, Cedar Rapids; free admission. Holiday lights along the Cedar River, live entertainment; food and beverage services Thursday to Saturday; Santa visits Saturdays; Ugly Seater 5K-ish run walk/run Dec. 14, $18. creventslive.com/events/2024/five-seasons

Holiday Lights & Blooms Showcase: 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6, Noelridge Park Greenhouse, 4900 Council St. NE, Cedar Rapids. Free admission, but canned goods and monetary donations accepted for the local HACAP food bank. Event showcases the permanent collection of plants in the seasonally decorated and lit greenhouse; free music and refreshments; small holiday-themed items, tabletop decor, pet gifts, porch pots and greenery for sale. facebook.com/events/1761349161357695

Cedar Rapids Tree Lighting Ceremony: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Dec. 7, Greene Square, 305 Fifth St. SE, Cedar Rapids. Write Santa letters, holiday crafts, sale items. crparkfoundation.org/event/city-tree-lighting/

Coralville’s Aisle of Lights: 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 8. See lighted luminarias at residences and businesses. Details and related activities: coralville.org/316/Aisle-of-Lights

Celebrate the Holidays with Cedar Memorial: 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 15, Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories Mausoleum, 4200 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. See festive trees, wreaths, ornaments and thousands of lights; live Christmas music; and Santa. cedarmemorial.com/

CITIES, DISTRICTS

In the Amana Colonies:

Hiawatha Holidays: Details at hiawatha-iowa.com/calendar/

West Branch celebrations: Dec. 5 to 7; hooverpresidentialfoundation.org/events/

Marion’s Christmas in the Park and Peppermint Walk: 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6, Uptown Marion. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at 4 p.m.; Community Peace Tree Lighting at 6 p.m. Also: horse-drawn carriage rides (suggest $5); caroling; donations of new hats, mittens, blankets, socks; Peppermint Walk through Uptown shops and businesses. Note: Seventh Avenue between 10th and 12th streets closed 2 to 9 p.m. https://www.marioncc.org/

Deck the District: Dec. 6 to 8, Czech Village and New Bohemia, Cedar Rapids; https://www.facebook.com/thedistrict.cr

Ho! Ho! Ho! In NewBo: 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 12, New Bohemia district, Third Street SE, Cedar Rapids. Samples, treats and specials at retail businesses and restaurants; Washington High School Madrigal Choir, lighted bicycles, Iowa Running Company holiday carolers. https://www.hooplanow.com/things-to-do/172235-ho-ho-ho-in-newbo-next-page-books-of-cedar-rapids

Mount Vernon Magical Night: 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5, Uptown Mount Vernon. visitmvl.com/our-events/magical-night-2024/

Christmas in Kalona: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 7, downtown Kalona. Music, live Nativity display, kids can fill walking stockings at businesses, make a wish with Santa, decorate ornament or cookies, Christmas Market with 40 vendors, cookie walk, movie at the library, wagon rides, sled giveaway, carolers, 5 p.m. lighted golf cart parade, Christmas Tree Walk. kalonachamber.com/christmas-in-kalona

Robins Tree Lighting: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Dec. 8, Robins Square Clock Tower, 225 S. Second St., Robins. Beverages, music, Santa arrives at 5 p.m. to help light the tree; meet with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Hoppe Safety Center. robinscivicclub.com/christmas-tree-lighting.html

A Very Merry Christmas in Swisher: 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 14, Swisher. Tree lighting at 6 p.m., lighted Christmas parade on Second Street at 6:30 p.m., Santa visits, horse-drawn wagon rides, shopping, cookie walk, cookie decorating, holiday tree walk, kids’ crafts, live music. swisherstrong.com/copy-of-holiday-market

Santa Village at Hawkeye Downs: Thursday to Sunday through Christmas Eve, Expo Center North Expo Hall, 4400 Sixth St. SW, Cedar Rapids. Free admission. Visits with Santa, craft and coloring station, activities, games, photo opportunities, holiday market, concessions for sale, $5 Santa photos, inflatables with individual tickets or wristbands for unlimited play. Hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sunday and Dec. 23 and 24; 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday. hawkeyedowns.org/santavillage

PCI Pediatrics Photos with Santa: 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 7, PCI Pediatrics, 275 10th St. SE, Cedar Rapids. Kids of all ages are invited to PCI Medical Pavilion 2 for cookies, activities, crafts and a photo op with Santa using your own phone. Free and open to the public. https://www.hooplanow.com/things-to-do/171833-pci-pediatrics-photos-with-santa-pci-pediatrics

MUSEUMS

At Brucemore mansion: 2160 Linden Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids. brucemore.org/holidays/

Christmas at Montauk: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7, Montauk Historic site, 26223 Harding Rd., Clermont; free admission. The house will be decorated and open to walk through. Also: hot cider, Christmas goodies, ornament craft for the kids and visit with Santa. https://www.hooplanow.com/things-to-do/171775-christmas-at-montauk-montauk-historic-site

NATIVITIES

Cedar Rapids Nativity Celebration: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 6 and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 7, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4150 Bluejay Dr., Cedar Rapids; free. See hundreds of Nativity sets, including the restored Armstrong-Smulekoff Nativity, damaged in the 2008 flood; also children's activities and live music; bring a canned food or personal care item for the Catherine McAuley Center. crnativity.info/

The Living Story: Live Nativity: 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 19 to 21, FaithLife Church, 8300 C Ave., Marion. Drive-thru experience with multiple stations, narration tracks, live animals and music. Enter the parking lot from C Avenue, then use parking lights; bring mobile device to hear narrations on the church website; free admission, any donations will go to a local community organization. faith-life.org/livingstory

PETS

Last Hope Animal Rescue: Magical Night Holiday Fundraiser: 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5, former fire station, 217 First St. NW, Mount Vernon. With adoptable animals, cocoa, bake sale, holiday pet gifts, Last Hope apparel. facebook.com/LastHopeAnimalRescueIA

Dogs Forever’s Holidog Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7, Geonetric, 415 12th Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. Christmas themed items, dog themed items, apparel, gifts, jewelry, bake sale, grab ’n' go gifts, and raffle baskets. All proceeds go to care for the dogs at the organization’s shelter. dogsforever.org/events/

SEASONAL MARKETS

Eastside Artists Show and Sale: Dec. 6 to 8, Masonic Building, 312 E. College St., Iowa City. Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 6; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8. Wide variety of handmade items by local artists. eastsideartists.com/

Nature’s Noel: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 7, Indian Creek Nature Center, 5300 Otis Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids. Holiday decorations using fresh-cut evergreens, wreaths, local vendors indoors and outdoors, food, meet Santa, make-and-take crafts. indiancreeknaturecenter.org/gallery/natures-noel/

Cultivate Hope Holiday Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 7, Groundswell, 201 Third Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids. Local craft vendors, baked goods from the Youth Development Program, food from our Urban Farm, photo booth, crafts and activities, music by the Cedar Rapids Community Orchestra, and more. matthew-25.org/event/cultivate-hope-holiday-craft-fair-2/

Old World Christmas Market: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 7 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 8, National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Inspiration Place SW, Cedar Rapids. Local handcrafted items, treats, entertainment, activities for all ages, wreath raffle, cookie walk, kolache cafe, visits from Father Christmas, Devil and Angel. Free event and galleries admission. ncsml.org/ncsml-events/old-world-christmas-market/

Young Entrepreneurs Market: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7, at NewBo City Market, 1100 Third St. SE, Cedar Rapids. Products handcrafted and curated by local young entrepreneurs at Metro STEAM Academy. facebook.com/metrosteamacademy

Holiday Thieves Market: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 7 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 8, Expo Hall, Hyatt Regency Coralville, 300 E. Ninth St., Coralville; free admission. More than 85 vendors, with handmade ceramics, glass art, jewelry and more; plus silent auction to benefit Summer of the Arts’ free community programming. summerofthearts.org/sota-events/holiday-thieves-market/

Market at the Mount: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 14, Mount Mercy University, Hennessey Recreation Center, 1330 Elmhurst Dr. NE, Cedar Rapids. More than 80 local vendors with handmade crafts, gifts, food, dog treats, free gift wrapping, Santa photos and more. mtmercy.edu/news-events/events/2024/12/market-at-the-mount

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that the Cedar Rapids City Council violated the state’s open meetings law in a 2021 closed-door session to interview then-interim city clerk Alissa Van Sloten. The court found the council failed to provide a sufficient legal justification for the closed session, raising significant concerns about transparency and government accountability.

The decision stems from a lawsuit brought by retired federal prosecutor Bob Teig, who argued the council’s actions violated Iowa’s Open Meetings Law, which requires public bodies to meet in open session unless specific conditions for closure are met.

The court’s ruling, a reversal of a 2023 dismissal of the case, emphasized that Iowa law permits closed sessions only when "necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury" to an individual’s reputation, and even then, the body must clearly establish the basis for closure.

Writing for the three-judge panel, Judge John Sandy said, “The council failed to ask any questions as to why Van Sloten's request was necessary. Not one. And that is troublesome given the Council’s admission that they would have closed the interview regardless of her reason.”

The court concluded that the council’s actions did not meet the legal standard for closing the session. It stated, “Nothing that transpired when this job candidate was being interviewed, nothing that occurred would have caused needless and irreparable harm to her reputation.”

The council had argued that Van Sloten requested the closed session out of concern for her reputation. However, the court found no evidence to support that justification, ruling the council had acted improperly.

A retired prosecutor takes a stand

Teig, a retired federal prosecutor, filed the lawsuit in 2021 and represented himself throughout the legal proceedings. He said his decision to pursue the case was rooted in a belief in the importance of government accountability.

“She’d been in the clerk’s office for years. She was an acting city clerk. There’s no way anything bad could come out,” Teig said. “This is just a ruse to close a meeting because they can and they figured no one's going to call."

Teig explained, tearing up, that his motivation for pursuing the case stemmed from values instilled in him by his late mother. “My mom taught me right is right and wrong isn’t, and what the City Council is doing is wrong and somebody needs to stand up and say that,” he said.

Despite dedicating hundreds of hours and significant personal resources to the case, Teig said he has no financial stake in the outcome, and because he served as the plaintiff in this case, he's not eligible to get any attorney fees back. “There really is no money. I did everything on my own—all my time, my expenses, my supplies. All that was mine. Three years that this has been going on,” he said.

Teig added, “When those reasons are hidden, people start to think the worst. And then they get used to not knowing what’s going on, and that’s when the worst can happen.”

Randy Evans, executive director of the Iowa Freedom of Information Council, said the ruling underscores the importance of transparency in public decision-making.

“The public's business ought to be conducted in public so that the citizens understand the basis and the rationale for the decisions that government makes on their behalf,” Evans said.

He pointed out that the council’s failure to adequately justify the closed session was a critical issue. “The city council members didn’t sort of ascertain right from the beginning once they got into the closed session: What is it that you're concerned about your reputation being irreparably harmed by? That’s the kind of basic step that the law requires,” he said.

Evans also highlighted the financial costs that can arise from open meetings violations. He referenced a recent similar case that the Iowa Freedom of Information Council brought against the Centerville School District and won. The district was fined in October more than $113,000 for the violation.

David Maier, who joined the Cedar Rapids City Council in 2024 (after the violation), said open meetings laws are a priority for the current council.

“Our city attorney is very clear about open meetings laws,” Maier said. "I’m very comfortable that, you know, regardless of the situation, including hiring decisions, our city attorney is extremely knowledgeable and will make sure that we not only understand the requirements but that we comply with them."

The City Attorney's Response

In response to the ruling, the Cedar Rapids City Attorney’s Office released a statement Wednesday, saying, “While we are glad the Court of Appeals recognized that the Council acted in good faith, we disagree with their interpretation of the Open Meetings Law."

The statement also indicates the city will be appealing the decision and "seek further review from the Supreme Court."

The court declined to impose fines on the council members, citing their reliance on guidance from a city attorney. However, Teig has said he plans to request reconsideration of the penalties. Iowa law allows for fines of up to $2,500 for deliberate violations.

Teig hopes the case will lead to systemic changes in how the city conducts its business. “I just hope that attitude would change and that the council would take back control. They've given up control of city government. They've given it up to staff who don't answer directly to the public at the ballot box,” he said.

Freshman Hal Jackson scored 23 points and freshman Traeshon Fields added 15 in the Warriors’ 59-55 season-opening win over Mount Pleasant

Jeff Johnson

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CEDAR RAPIDS - So young. So dang young.

Three freshmen started Monday night for Cedar Rapids Washington’s boys’ basketball team in their season opener against Mount Pleasant. As did a sophomore.

Trei Crowder is the old man of the starting lineup for the Warriors, and he’s still just a junior. There was a fourth freshman who saw playing time off the bench in Wash’s 59-55 home win, too, and two more freshmen on the team who didn’t see playing time here.

“There is no secret as to who is on our roster, what it looks like,” said Washington first-year head coach Nate Garner. “We just want to keep getting these guys better and not have them focus on their youth because the good teams are going to go at them. We know that.

“We just need to get better each day. That’s our motto, to get better each day and be prepared.”

Freshman wing Hal Jackson had a game-high 23 points as Wash saw a double-digit first-half lead completely go away, actually having to rally from a point down after three quarters to win. The 6-foot-5 Jackson is a young freshman, considering he didn’t turn 14 years old until August.

But, man, does this kid appear to have big-time upside. He can drive and dunk, can shoot the 3-pointer, can rebound, can pass it.

But, again, he’s a freshman, youth that was on display when he went in for baseline dunk in the fourth quarter that didn’t go down, hanging onto the rim for a technical foul to boot. He had a breakaway in the closing seconds, looking to put the game away with some sort of jam but got in too big of a hurry and lost control of the basketball instead.

Still, 23 numbers in your first varsity game is something. And this kid is something.

“It was a good experience. The crowd was good. I’m glad I could be here,” Jackson said. “We just work every day. All of our young freshmen have been playing together since we were really young, so we have a lot of chemistry. A lot of people are going to doubt us, but we’re going to show them who we are.”

“He’s a very special athlete for his age,” Garner said. “He’s 14 years old and just turned it in August. So he’s very special for a young man, for sure. Big upside. He’s got work to do.”

Little shooting guard Traeshon Fields, who actually is younger than Jackson, is another ninth-grader who did just fine Monday night, scoring 16 points, including making a pair of 3-pointers. Beefy 6-5 freshman Brian Robertson was solid combatting 6-7 Mount Pleasant center Noah Lange down low in the paint, adding six points.

Will Rahe had eight points, hitting some clutch free throws down the stretch as Washington successfully nursed a small lead. Mount Pleasant got four 3s and 19 points from Ian Reid.

The Panthers’ ability to shoot it from range kept them in it, but their free-throw shooting, especially late, kept them from catching Washington. MP was 11 of 22 from the stripe.

“I thought it was good,” Jackson said. “I think we could have done better at taking care of the ball, think we had 12 turnovers. I also think we could move the ball a little bit better, rebound, box out because they were kind of killing us on the boards.”

Yet these Diaper Dandies were just that here. Washington hosts Des Moines East on Tuesday night.

Garner has no delusions, knows his youthful club will have nights where it gets it handed to it this season. But if this group keeps improving and stays together, the next couple of years could be potentially special.

“I’m just happy that our guys kept the energy up,” Garner said. “We were able to play some man-to-man defense tough for four quarters, the majority of the game. Our preseason conditioning has worked in our favor, and I’m happy about that. It’s just a testament to all of the young guys, all of our guys of just being there for each other.”

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AT CEDAR RAPIDS WASHINGTON

MOUNT PLEASANT (55): Ian Reid 5-9 5-8 19, Aiden Humble 2-6 0-2 6, Noah Lange 5-8 4-9 14, Ryan Helling 2-5 2-3 8, Brody Clark 2-9 0-0 5, Kellen Kohorst 0-0 0-0 0, Keegan Heaton 0-0 0-0 0, Brandon Veloz 1-2 0-0 3, Shawden Turner 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 17-39 11-22 55.

C.R. WASHINGTON (59): Halbert Jackson 9-13 1-2 23, Brian Robertson 2-3 2-4 6, Will Rahe 2-6 3-4 8, Trei Crowder 1-2 0-0 3, Traeshon Fields 5-16 3-4 15, Preston Haefner 0-2 0-0 0, John Moore 1-1 0-0 2, Javion Seals 1-2 0-0 2, Damiyon Ayers 0-3 0-0 0, Chuck Crawley 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 21-49 9-14 59.

Halftime - Washington 34, Mount Pleasant 28. 3-point goals - Mount Pleasant 10-23 (Reid 4-7, Humble 2-4, Lange 0-1, Helling 2-4, Clark 1-5, Veloz 1-2), Washington 8-28 (Jackson 4-5, Rahe 1-4, Crowder 1-1, Fields 2-12, Haefner 0-2, Ayers 0-3, Crawley 0-1). Rebounds - Mount Pleasant 25 (Lange 9). Washington 27 (Jackson 7). Total fouls - Mount Pleasant 12, Washington 22. Fouled out - Robertson. Turnovers - Mount Pleasant 17, Washington 12.

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - On Monday, the Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) made its first in-person attempt to explain to parents a big change coming to the district.

Students who start high school in the fall of 2025 will go to school under the “College and Career Pathways” model. The initiative will require high schoolers to choose a “pathway” geared to a career and then take one class a year in that pathway.

The district shared details about the initiative during an informational meeting at Kennedy High School. Parents submitted questions on a piece of paper, officials collected them, and then shared the questions they saw, but that didn’t seem to adequately address parents' many concerns.

One official presented a question asking whether or not there will be transportation provided if a student chooses a pathway that’s not at their resident school. The answer was yes, which prompted shouts from the crowd. One woman said, “There’s not enough bus drivers, and elementary schools already don’t get to do field trips,” to which a man added, “Thank you!”

CRCSD Superintendent Tawana Grover said, “If we can’t control the disruptions, we will just end the meeting.”

The district has emphasized that many pathways overlap at the high schools, but the pamphlet shared at the meeting showed not every option is available at all four schools.

For example, Jefferson and Kennedy will both have an Academy of Education, but Washington will not.

Jefferson and Kennedy will both have an Academy of Pre-Law and Public Safety, but, again, Washington will not.

Those same two schools also have an Academy of Environmental Science and Sustainability (the name at Jefferson is slightly different), but Washington, again, does not have a similar offering.

Troy Elliott has a son in eighth grade who will be impacted by this change.

“I asked my son last night, I said ‘Do you want me to come to this meeting and pick a fight? Do you want me to fight for one way or the other?’ I don’t care because this is his life, not mine. You know? And he said, ‘Well, I don’t necessarily want you to pick a fight, but at the same time, I really I want to stay with my friends,‘” said Elliott.

He added, “My ex-wife has talked about possibly going to a different district because of what’s happening.“

Michael Klosak, also with a son in eighth grade, didn’t mention leaving the district, but also didn’t fully understand why the district was implementing the program.

“Honestly, I think they should give parents opportunity to opt out of it,” he said.

Klosak said he thought it was valuable to talk to kids about their futures, but he wasn’t sure that striving after success as the district defined it was the right move.

“Myself, I can’t think of how my high school made me successful...The things that make you successful are the people you hang around with, the friends you have, the family you have.”

There are two more informational meetings:

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