Friday, April 3, 2009
San Luis Obispo County schools may get millions in stimulus
San Luis Obispo County schools may get almost $6.5 million from the first education disbursement of federal economic stimulus funds, according to an announcement by state schools Superintendent Jack O’Connell.Fresno teacher union boss accuses ex-boss
The president of the Fresno Teachers Association on Thursday said Larry Moore, a Fresno Unified School District trustee, improperly tried to orchestrate a meeting with representatives of the union in an attempt to interfere with a recall effort.St. HOPE schools hire legal help in federal funding dispute
St. HOPE Public Schools has hired a Fresno law firm to determine whether Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson's involvement in the organization puts St. HOPE at risk of losing federal funding.Capistrano district proposes 10% employee pay cut
To Capistrano Unified's "reform"-minded school board, the solution to the district's $25 million budget shortfall is simple – persuade all employees to take a 10 percent pay cut. That's the recommendation trustees presented at a Thursday board meeting to preserve all jobs and programs districtwide, and it's inflaming tensions in a school community still reeling from years of political turmoil.Valley schools shortchanged on buy-back cash
Public schools serving low-income students could receive federal money to retain educators who face layoffs - an option that might not be available to many campuses serving their well-to-do peers.Berkeley school lunch program at a crossroads
Budget cuts and the impending departure of its celebrity chef have placed Berkeley's nationally famous school lunch program at a crossroads.The program, which was started by Ann Cooper three years ago and became famous for its fresh meals cooked from scratch, is facing a $250,000 shortfall next year.District cuts programs but tables staff cuts
West Contra Costa school board members have delayed decisions to eliminate staff and alter the district's class-size reduction program, saying they need more information on the cost-cutting measures before taking a vote.Quinn chosen new superintendent of Ferndale schools
For the first time in 19 years, the Ferndale School Board has chosen a new superintendent: Linda Quinn, a district administrator and high school principal in California.Livermore district mulls deep cuts
Local schools are in danger of losing as many as 100 teachers and counselors to the state's fiscal crisis, according to district leaders who are grappling with how to slash an unprecedented $5 million from next year's budget.
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