Monday, December 17, 2007
District settles with worker
A school maintenance employee who in 2003 poured chemicals down a city drain was paid more than $100,000 this month after she sued the district, arguing her firing was unfair. Diane Porcella, a 23-year grounds worker with the Glendora Unified School District, disposed of toxic herbicide residue that flowed into a storm drain leading to the ocean. She was dismissed 19 months later and filed a lawsuit in December 2006.Trustee threatens to 'boycott' board
West Contra Costa school board member Dave Brown is considering "boycotting" the board after walking out of this week's contentious meeting, the culmination of more than a year of squabbling that some in the community say hampers district progress.Lawsuit over school dress code settled
The Napa Valley Unified School District and the American Civil Liberties Union announced Friday the settlement of a free speech lawsuit concerning one middle school's dress code that, among other things, prohibited jeans and "Winnie the Pooh" socks.Albany names advisory panel to help name new schools chief
The Albany school board moved forward with its search for a new superintendent this week, deciding on the composition of a community advisory committee that will help interview candidates and share impressions with the board. Board member David Glasser expressed concern Tuesday that there were no organizations on the advisory committee that would represent minority groups, such as African-American or Latino students.Orosi High crackdown sparks protest
Escalating tensions at Orosi High School culminated Friday when between 50 and 75 students walked out on their final exams to protest several issues, including a crackdown on gang colors.Students hack into school's computer
Heading into finals week, students at Cupertino's academic powerhouse Monta Vista High School hacked into the school's computer system, providing the cybertrespassers a chance to peek at their upcoming tests.School struggles to quell rumors of attack
What began as a student's joke about a gun at Diamond Bar High School quickly warped into an ominous warning of a Columbine-style attack -- complete with rumors of a hit list for a Friday pep rally -- spread by text messages, phone calls and the Internet.LAUSD payroll system price tag balloons
Ten months after installing a new computerized payroll process that has been roiled by glitches, Los Angeles Unified officials now say costs for fixing the system and completing its rollout could top $210 million.
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