Thursday, November 6, 2008
Tracy schools have much to celebrate
It is an exciting time for those elected to Tracy Unified School District's Board of Trustees, as they not only celebrate their own victory, but also the passage of the district's Measure S, a $43.1 million bond measure to modernize some half-century old, outdated elementary and middle schools.Lodi Unified adopts hiring freeze, caps OT as part of $8M in feared cuts
Trustees set the wheels in motion Wednesday night to cut costs in the Lodi Unified School District by what could add up to more than $8 million over the next year, directing staff to study a variety of possible budget cuts and setting up a timeline for future cutback proposals.Cash-strapped Novato approves school raise
Despite $9 million in planned budget cuts that have led to 41 layoffs so far, the Novato Unified School District board Tuesday awarded an across-the-board raise of 2.4 percent to district faculty, staff and administrators.Measure K: Long Beach USD is 'elated' by passage
Changes are in store for Long Beach schools over the next decade following Tuesday's passage of a $1.2 billion construction bond measure that will fund repairs, upgrades and new facilities.Superintendent Edna Davis-Herring of Rialto Unified School District resigns
Edna Davis-Herring, superintendent of the Rialto Unified School District, resigned Wednesday night at the district's board meeting.Capistrano's victorious 'reformers' face big challenges
The four Capistrano Unified "reform" candidates who clinched decisive wins this week in a bitterly fought school board race face steep funding challenges, skeptical parents and continued unrest and scrutiny as they take the reins of the politically fractured school district.Teachers union retools school board
Two new faces and an outspoken incumbent could shift the balance of power on the San Diego school board, after an election that was heavily influenced by the teachers union and its expensive political campaign.Teachers report some progress on contract talks, plan another picket
After a lengthy meeting Tuesday night, the Alvord Educators Association and Alvord Unified School District's bargaining team still haven't settled the salaries contract for 2007-08, the teachers union announced Wednesday. Union officials said that while there was some progress, some significantVoters pass bond issues for schools
Despite the worst economic downturn in generations, voters approved two multibillion-dollar bonds for Los Angeles schools and three smaller bonds for districts in northern L.A. County.Massive budget deficit keeps growing, California's Senate chief says
California faces a massive $11.2 billion deficit this fiscal year, even higher than projected in recent weeks, Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata said Wednesday
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