March 24: Ralston school board approves new RISE location, saying perks outweigh concerns about bar next door - Flatwater Free Press

March 24: Ralston school board approves new RISE location, saying perks outweigh concerns about bar next door - Flatwater Free Press

The Ralston Public Schools Board of Education approved a lease for a new location for the RISE Alternative School program, which serves students facing academic and behavioral challenges, during its meeting Monday.  Program director Tyler Barna highlighted RISE’s impact, noting that two recent graduates have secured jobs, including one at UPS on a promotional track. The new space requires minimal renovations and meets accessibility requirements,…