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San Bernardino City Unified School District Superintendent Arturo Delgado is announcing his plans to seek the office of San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools at a press conference Wednesday at the Feldheym Library at 4:30.
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Five school districts from San Bernardino County were among the eight selected statewide as model School Attendance Review Boards, according to a release Monday by Jack O'Connell, state superintendent of Public Instruction.
The five county districts recognized as model SARB programs are Colton Joint Unified, Hesperia Unified, San Bernardino City Unified, Victor Valley Union High School District and Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified.
"We are thrilled that each of these districts has been
recognized for the outstanding work they do not only for students, but the families in their communities," County Superintendent Gary Thomas said.
The model districts will be recognized at a ceremony on April 22 in South Lake Tahoe.
All five San Bernardino County districts are members of the countywide SARB program, said Sherman Garnett, coordinator of Child Welfare and Attendance for the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and a member of the statewide SARB.
"These districts all take a collaborative approach to making sure students are getting to school," he said. "What makes their programs successful is that they incorporate the help of law enforcement, county probation, social services, public health and other public and private resources to assist families.
"The issues that School Accountability Review Boards have to deal with concern families, not just students. These model districts recognize that in the work they do."
This is the second year of the statewide recognition program. In the inaugural year in 2008, Redlands Unified was selected as a model program.
"Having six of our county programs out of 16 statewide recognized in the first two years shows the commitment districts are making to help students and their families in school attendance," Garnett said.
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The Rialto Unified School district has a new superintendent.
In a 5-0 vote last week, the Board of Education hired interim Superintendent Harold Cebrun to take over the job from Edna Davis-Herring, who left the post on Dec. 31.
District officials said Cebrun's contract pays $192,000 with a $750 monthly car allowance from March 5 to June 30, 2010. He will receive 25 paid vacation days. He has offered five unpaid furlough days to the district.
Cebrun on Tuesday said he was excited about the job.
In a 5-0 vote last week, the Board of Education hired interim Superintendent Harold Cebrun to take over the job from Edna Davis-Herring, who left the post on Dec. 31.
District officials said Cebrun's contract pays $192,000 with a $750 monthly car allowance from March 5 to June 30, 2010. He will receive 25 paid vacation days. He has offered five unpaid furlough days to the district.
Cebrun on Tuesday said he was excited about the job.
Continue reading Rialto school board hires superintendent.
More than 100 teachers, parents and students at the Fontana Unified School District's board meeting Wednesday night protested the 380 preliminary layoff notices sent to certificated employees last week.
"You guys say it's all about the children," Southridge Middle School student Madelynn Ramos told the school board. "Taking away the teachers is not a very good way of showing it."
The district faces a $12.4 million shortfall the rest of the school year and $17.7 million for 2009-10.
"You guys say it's all about the children," Southridge Middle School student Madelynn Ramos told the school board. "Taking away the teachers is not a very good way of showing it."
The district faces a $12.4 million shortfall the rest of the school year and $17.7 million for 2009-10.
Continue reading Fontana teacher cuts blasted.
What's in a name?
A lot, apparently, for many Grand Terrace residents.
The Colton Joint Unified School District asked the public to come up with names for the new high school in Grand Terrace.
District officials conducted a two-week campaign in early February to solicit names for the
campus, which is expected to break ground in April and open in 2011.
A lot, apparently, for many Grand Terrace residents.
The Colton Joint Unified School District asked the public to come up with names for the new high school in Grand Terrace.
District officials conducted a two-week campaign in early February to solicit names for the
campus, which is expected to break ground in April and open in 2011.
Continue reading Grand Terrace residents passionate about new high school name.
Teachers, students, parents and others will gather in front of Madison Elementary School in Pomona this afternoon to call attention to the Pomona Unified School District's distribution of 643 preliminary notices of layoff.
The action is expected to begin at 3 p.m.
A number of faculty members at the school received preliminary layoff notices following a unanimous Feb. 10 vote by the district's board of education authorizing the distribution of the notices.
School district officials have said the notices, which could be rescinded, are needed as the district prepares to cut $15 million from the 2009-2010 school year budget.
Representatives of the Associated Pomona Teachers have said it was unnecessary to distribute that many notices which have created stress and anxiety among certificated personnel, which includes teachers, counselors, school nurses, psychologists and others.
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When Cal State San Bernardino doctor of education student Catherine Terrell's daughter was in a car accident, psychology Prof. Janet Kottke knew Terrell would have trouble concentrating and met with her student after-hours.
"She didn't have to meet me outside of class and catch me up," said Terrell, a Yucaipa resident who teaches in the Colton Joint Unified School District.
Terrell, 51, isn't the only person who has recognized Kottke's dedication.
"She didn't have to meet me outside of class and catch me up," said Terrell, a Yucaipa resident who teaches in the Colton Joint Unified School District.
Terrell, 51, isn't the only person who has recognized Kottke's dedication.
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Shortly after the beginning of the board of education meeting Tuesday night, about 250 Dunlap Elementary School parents, teachers, and supporters got the news they hoped for when Yucaipa Calimesa Joint Unified School District Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Sherry Kendrick, announced that the proposed closing of Dunlap was being pulled off the evening's agenda.
A huge roar erupted. Signs held by children and adults stating, "Save Dunlap, save our teachers," and "The children need their school" were thrust into the air. Applause rang out, and tears of relief and joy glistened in the eyes of relieved parents and teachers.
Read more at Yucaipa Now.
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The Bear Valley Unified School District and the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California have reached a settlement in the case involving a Big Bear High School sophomore's wearing of a political T-shirt.
The day before the Nov. 4 election, 16-year-old Mariah Jimenez wore a shirt that read "Prop. 8 Equals HATE," protesting the ultimately successful measure to ban gay marriage in California.
School officials did not allow her to wear the shirt, which ACLU officials said was a violation of her free-speech rights.
Under the agreement, the district will update its speech and dress code to reflect First Amendment rights, according to a ACLU news release. The district superintendent also apologized to the Jimenez.
The day before the Nov. 4 election, 16-year-old Mariah Jimenez wore a shirt that read "Prop. 8 Equals HATE," protesting the ultimately successful measure to ban gay marriage in California.
School officials did not allow her to wear the shirt, which ACLU officials said was a violation of her free-speech rights.
Under the agreement, the district will update its speech and dress code to reflect First Amendment rights, according to a ACLU news release. The district superintendent also apologized to the Jimenez.
SACRAMENTO (AP) -- Warning that its public schools are in a "precarious" state, California's top education official on Tuesday called for more money even as lawmakers were considering billions of dollars in cuts to help address the state's massive budget deficit.
Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell said California's system of funding education, in which money is directed at dozens of specialized programs enshrined over decades, isn't working.
"The state of public education in California is precarious," he said during his annual state of education address. "Beyond the immediate crisis, and even more alarming to me, is the long-term future of our common education system."
Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell said California's system of funding education, in which money is directed at dozens of specialized programs enshrined over decades, isn't working.
"The state of public education in California is precarious," he said during his annual state of education address. "Beyond the immediate crisis, and even more alarming to me, is the long-term future of our common education system."
Continue reading Schools chief: Calif education system 'precarious'.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The University of California says a record number of students applied for undergraduate admission to its 10-campus system for the coming academic year.
According to data released by UC Friday, the number of undergrad applications for fall 2009 jumped by nearly 5 percent to almost 127,000, up from 121,000 applications for fall 2008.
UC received 98,000 applications for freshman slots, a 3 percent increase over last year. The number of transfer applicants rose 11 percent to nearly 29,000.
The UC system saw large increases in the number of American Indian, Latino, African American and Asian American applicants. There was a slight decrease in the number of applicants describing themselves as white or other.
Nearly all of the applications were submitted online.
According to data released by UC Friday, the number of undergrad applications for fall 2009 jumped by nearly 5 percent to almost 127,000, up from 121,000 applications for fall 2008.
UC received 98,000 applications for freshman slots, a 3 percent increase over last year. The number of transfer applicants rose 11 percent to nearly 29,000.
The UC system saw large increases in the number of American Indian, Latino, African American and Asian American applicants. There was a slight decrease in the number of applicants describing themselves as white or other.
Nearly all of the applications were submitted online.
Once regarded as a national leader in higher education, California is falling in the ranks as fewer young people graduate high school and enroll in college.
In its investment in public higher education and college degree attainment, the state rankings have plunged.
California ranked 49th in the country in terms for its number of adults with at least a high school diploma, 46th for the number of 19-year-olds enrolled in college and 31st for college enrollment among students in low-income families, according to a report released by the California Faculty Association.
In its investment in public higher education and college degree attainment, the state rankings have plunged.
California ranked 49th in the country in terms for its number of adults with at least a high school diploma, 46th for the number of 19-year-olds enrolled in college and 31st for college enrollment among students in low-income families, according to a report released by the California Faculty Association.
Continue reading State falling further behind in college spending.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The University of California's governing board is set to vote on proposals to cut undergraduate enrollment and limit compensation for top administrators.
The UC Board of Regents is holding a special meeting in San Francisco on Wednesday to vote on President Mark Yudof's plan to deal with state budget cuts to higher education.
The plan would reduce systemwide enrollment of new California resident freshmen by 2,300 students in the coming academic year. Enrollment of community college students transferring to UC campuses would increase by 500 students, while graduate student levels would remain the same.
The other proposal would freeze the salaries of 285 top administrators for the remainder of this academic year, as well as the coming year.
The UC Board of Regents is holding a special meeting in San Francisco on Wednesday to vote on President Mark Yudof's plan to deal with state budget cuts to higher education.
The plan would reduce systemwide enrollment of new California resident freshmen by 2,300 students in the coming academic year. Enrollment of community college students transferring to UC campuses would increase by 500 students, while graduate student levels would remain the same.
The other proposal would freeze the salaries of 285 top administrators for the remainder of this academic year, as well as the coming year.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's budget proposal to slash funding for schools by a staggering $6 billion could mean tough times ahead for California teachers, say area educators and teachers union representatives.
If the proposed budget becomes a reality, the result could be layoffs, an increase in class sizes and cuts to afterschool and other types programs that directly impact the classroom.
"Schools already cut to the bone in 2008, so I would say we are looking at an education recession," said Sandra Jackson, spokeswoman for the California Teachers Association.
It has already begun in at least one High Desert community.
If the proposed budget becomes a reality, the result could be layoffs, an increase in class sizes and cuts to afterschool and other types programs that directly impact the classroom.
"Schools already cut to the bone in 2008, so I would say we are looking at an education recession," said Sandra Jackson, spokeswoman for the California Teachers Association.
It has already begun in at least one High Desert community.
Continue reading Teachers looking at tough times ahead.
Cal State San Bernardino will begin offering a Master of Fine Arts program in create writing in the fall.
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The proposal to reduce the school year by five days included in Gov. Schwarzenegger's proposed January budget is cause for concern for many California educators.
Many say the proposal means offering less time in school, an idea which runs contrary to the goal of closing the achievement gap and increasing proficiency for every student.
"This would bring us back to 175 days a year from the typical 180 days, making us less competitive economically with other states and other countries, where the school year can be as much as 240 days," said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell.
Many say the proposal means offering less time in school, an idea which runs contrary to the goal of closing the achievement gap and increasing proficiency for every student.
"This would bring us back to 175 days a year from the typical 180 days, making us less competitive economically with other states and other countries, where the school year can be as much as 240 days," said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell.
Continue reading Educators concerned about proposed January budget.
The clock is ticking on plans to start construction on a new high school in Grand Terrace.
Colton Joint Unified School District officials are finalizing negotiations with a lumber company that sits on the property where the high school is proposed.
The district is working to reach a settlement with the company, Inland Timber, for the land it acquired through eminent domain to build the school.
Colton Joint Unified School District officials are finalizing negotiations with a lumber company that sits on the property where the high school is proposed.
The district is working to reach a settlement with the company, Inland Timber, for the land it acquired through eminent domain to build the school.
Continue reading Tight deadline for Grand Terrace high school.
Three new officials took their places Wednesday on the Rialto Unified School District's Board of Education.
"We started out with a very positive tone," said Michael Ridgway, who was elected Nov. 4.
Ridgway, along with Joe Martinez and Joe Ayala, began their four-year terms in front of friends, family and school administrators in the district's board room.
Member John Kazalunas was elected president of the board.
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"We started out with a very positive tone," said Michael Ridgway, who was elected Nov. 4.
Ridgway, along with Joe Martinez and Joe Ayala, began their four-year terms in front of friends, family and school administrators in the district's board room.
Member John Kazalunas was elected president of the board.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) -- Republican lawmakers today proposed large cuts to education and social service programs, as well as raiding other funds to close part of California's massive budget shortfall.
"We believe there's a way to do this without taxes," said Assembly Minority Leader Mike Villines, R-Clovis.
Villines and Senate Minority Leader Dave Cogdill, R-Modesto, released a plan that they said would free up more than $22 billion in state spending.
"We believe there's a way to do this without taxes," said Assembly Minority Leader Mike Villines, R-Clovis.
Villines and Senate Minority Leader Dave Cogdill, R-Modesto, released a plan that they said would free up more than $22 billion in state spending.
Continue reading State GOP lawmakers seek $22B in cuts, borrowing.
With her long black hair and slim build, Tracy Troncoso looks more like a teenager than a grandmother.
But the youthful San Bernardino 43-year-old is not only a grandmother, she was also recently named the City of Readers Grandmother of the Year for 2008-2009.
"She is someone who has made connections with people that are true and longlasting," said Sheri Becar, a teacher on assignment who heads up City of Readers. "I remember when her daughter was in my second-grade class. She never brought balloons just for her, she brought them for the whole class."
But the youthful San Bernardino 43-year-old is not only a grandmother, she was also recently named the City of Readers Grandmother of the Year for 2008-2009.
"She is someone who has made connections with people that are true and longlasting," said Sheri Becar, a teacher on assignment who heads up City of Readers. "I remember when her daughter was in my second-grade class. She never brought balloons just for her, she brought them for the whole class."
Continue reading City of Readers picks a 43-year old as Grandmother of the Year.
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