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Nov 05, 2026
Lodi Unified School District notified parents Wednesday afternoon that Millswood Middle School Principal Chris Harrold-Walters has been placed on administrative leave after law enforcement informed the district of an ongoing investigation involving him.
Nov 05, 2026
The financially distressed district’s special education costs have become one of its fastest growing expenses, with its unrestricted general fund contribution rising from $73.6 million in 2018-19 to a projected $172.3 million in 2025-26.
Nov 05, 2026
The district has a history of passing large bonds and has generated around $11.5 billion from the last four bond programs. Measure M would add $3.5 billion – the largest bond measure in the county.
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