Monday, June 29, 2009
S.J. education layoffs at 1,100 and counting
More than 1,100 layoffs have been made in San Joaquin County secondary education school districts as they continue to cope with an ongoing California budget crisis.Salinas high schools' leader finishes career
A 42-year career educating youths, including five years at the helm of the biggest school district in Salinas, came to an end Friday. Roger Anton spent his last hours as the Salinas Union High School District superintendent celebrating his retirement with co-workers.Chino Valley's interim superintendent ready to take on challenges
In a time of community turmoil and fiscal uncertainty, the Chino Valley Unified School district also must find a new top administrator to deal with these serious challenges. Wayne Joseph, district director of alternative education, will become interim superintendent for the district Wednesday, after a 3-1 board vote, with trustee Bill Klein absent and president Sylvia Orozco voting against the choice.Support staff labor negotiations continue amid Eureka City Schools layoffs
Amid state budget cuts to education and uncertainty over the longevity of programs at Eureka City Schools, the district's support staff union continues to negotiate for a contract a year after its previous deal expired.Schools not entirely aided by next stimulus
The final installment of federal stimulus dollars will be flowing to local school districts soon, though district officials said Butte and Glenn county schools are still in a precarious financial situation.Revenue picture not pretty one for schools
For the Vista Unified School District, a multiyear look at revenue tells a sobering story. Over the past three years, the money the district receives from the state and federal governments fell from about $209 million to about $199 million. In the coming fiscal year, which begins Wednesday, revenue is expected to fall to about $191 million. And the year after that, to less than $186 million.Santee School District halts classroom renovations
The Santee School District has suspended renovations of classrooms and construction of new buildings at three schools this summer because of lack of funding.'Bruno' photos at Birmingham High raise eyebrows
Los Angeles Unified officials are demanding answers after "Bruno" star Sacha Baron Cohen and the Birmingham High football team appeared in provocative poses shot on campus for a racy GQ magazine photo spread.LAUSD board members are going out their way
Every politician reaches that point when it's time to move on - usually because they've been voted out of office or, these days, face term limits. Los Angeles Unified school board members Julie Korenstein and Marlene Canter decided to step down on their own - allowing two new members to join the seven-person board at a time when many fear the district's basic survival is at risk.Accusations continue in dispute over lesbian pastor's speech at school
The school district has complied with a lawsuit demanding the release of materials related to a "Days of Diversity" presentation by a lesbian minister that caused a stir earlier this year. But the controversy isn't over.Music supporters launch foundation to save programs
Alarmed by the impending elimination of elementary music programs, parents and educators in the Mt. Diablo school district have formed a foundation to help restore instrumental classes.Focus on school foundations
As schools turn to private foundations to help fill gaps left from budget cuts, parent-run nonprofits are getting new scrutiny from the San Diego school district — prompting concerns they might lose the ability to spend donations as they see fit.Stopping the clock can't stop madness
If you hang around the state Capitol long enough, the saying goes, you'll most likely see everything at least once. As the state tumbles toward financial Armageddon, could the single most bizarre scene from my 21-year Capitol tenure actually be replayed 17 years later?Teachers left in summer limbo
This summer could be a long one for many Inland teachers who are waiting to find out whether they will have jobs when school starts.Governor's last stand: his way or IOUs
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, seeking to conquer what could be the last budget crisis of his tenure, is engaged in a high-stakes negotiating strategy with lawmakers that could force him to preside over a meltdown of state government.Schools pass budgets that soon will be tossed out
If school boards grappling with 2009-10 budgets this month had to take tests in math or governance, they'd pass with flying colors. But if the exams were based on common-sense and practicality, the budget exercises fail grandly.Column: To fix the budget, first fix the state
Once again, Capitol politicians are fighting over how to fix the chronically bleeding state budget. And again, the answer should be clear: It's unfixable. It will remain unfixable until California's system of governance is pulled apart and overhauled.Assembly Democrats OK budget package
Democratic leaders in the state Assembly, frustrated by the refusal of Republicans to support tax hikes to help balance the state budget, pushed through a proposal Sunday night that uses a series of legal maneuvers to put higher levies in place without any GOP votes.
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