Friday, November 7, 2008
Wildomar charter school backers rejected again
The State Board of Education denied a petition to convert Ronald Reagan Elementary School in Wildomar into a charter school at a meeting Thursday in Sacramento.Candidate, banned from district property, wins seat on Alum Rock school board
Dolores Marquez didn't knock on doors, send out mailers or spend a penny besides her filing fee to campaign for a seat on the Alum Rock school board. Oh, and there also was that matter of her messy resignation and agreement never to set foot on district property or talk to employees during work hours. Yet on Tuesday, somehow Marquez won. Even she's at a bit of a loss.Desert Sands district targeted for help
Desert Sands Unified School District has joined a growing list of under-performing California schools that are required to receive outside help to meet federal standards.Sweeping changes on Stockton USD board
In the aftermath of sweeping changes to the Stockton Unified School District's Board of Trustees wrought by Tuesday's election results, it's difficult to assess just how much weight voters placed on the Franklin High School football scandal, low test scores and a dismal dropout rate when they cast their ballots. But if it was change voters wanted, it was change they got.San Bernardino County school board rejects reimbursement for Navarro
The San Bernardino County school board has rejected a request by trustee Gil Navarro to use taxpayer funds to attend conferences sponsored by a Latino political organization.Davis-Herring to get $300K severance package
Superintendent Edna Davis-Herring, who resigned her post on the heels of Tuesday night's school board election, will receive a severance package of $300,000 plus benefits, Rialto Unified School District officials confirmed Thursday.School district, teachers reach contract deal
After months of negotiations, the Alvord Unified School District reached a tentative contract settlement Thursday with the teacher's union for 2007-08, union and district officials said.School bonds look headed toward victory
Four school district bonds in Stanislaus County appear to have attained solid victories with all precincts reporting.West Fresno district, friends look to future
As the West Fresno Elementary School District struggles to regain its independence after a state takeover, Tuesday's election brought more changes to its governing board: two former trustees who left amid controversy.
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