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FCMAT provides links to California TK-12 news stories as a service to the industry. Some stories may require a newspaper subscription.
Jul 22, 2026
Redlands approached the subject of a parent notification policy over a year ago and the policy was later put on hold as the district awaited a judgment from the state Attorney General’s office to determine if the policy would affect any state laws or the district’s non-discrimination policy.
Jul 22, 2026
Earlier this year, the district cut $2.2 million from its 2026-27 budget of about $133 million. That kept the reserves level at 17%, the district’s target minimum, according to Corbett Elsen, the assistant superintendent for finance and operations.
Jul 22, 2026
After having to recently respond to an Orange County District Attorney’s Office inquiry about alleged Brown Act violations with its recent superintendent change, the Laguna Beach Unified School District is now facing two more inquiries into board actions.
Jul 22, 2026
Local school leaders are pressing San Diego city officials to prioritize improving safety near campuses, including more than 100 requested upgrades such as speed bumps, crosswalks, lighting and stop signs.
Jul 22, 2026
Greeted by a standing ovation in front of an audience of school and district administrators, new Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Andrés Chait delivered an “Opening of School Address” on Tuesday that had noticeable differences from his predecessor.
Jul 22, 2026
The final results of last month’s school parcel taxes and construction bonds may not bode well for districts weighing their own tax proposals on the Nov. 3 ballot.
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