Daily Republic: FSUSD considers layoff notices for classified workers

FAIRFIELD — In a worst-case scenario, some 35 bus driver and eight custodian and groundskeeper positions could be cut in Fairfield-Suisun schools as the district looks to tighten its belt by dropping approximately 84 full-time equivalent positions.

via School district considers layoff notices for classified workers.

Benicia Herald: SCC coping with budget cuts, warnings

By Donna Beth Weilenman, Staff Reporter

SOLANO COMMUNITY COLLEGE THOUGHT IT WOULD BE COPING THIS SPRING with a $3.8 million reduction from state funding, said Yulian Ligioso, vice president of Finance and Administration.

Then the college learned it would be impacted by what became called “the February Surprise,” when California discovered it would be experiencing more revenue shortfalls.

via SCC coping with budget cuts, warnings.

The Educated Guess: Teacher layoffs at 20,000 and counting

By Kathryn Baron

Cynthia Dalmacio has a mnemonic device to keep track of how long she’s been teaching in BrisbaneElementary School District; one pink slip for each of her four years.  The latest one came yesterday, the state deadline for notifying teachers that they may not have a job in the next school year.

via Teacher layoffs at 20,000 and counting – by Kathryn Baron.

SFGate: More than 20,000 California teachers pink-slipped

Jill Tucker

More than 20,000 public school teachers in California opened their mailboxes over the last few days to find a pink slip inside as districts met the state’s Thursday deadline for dispensing the dreaded news to the educators that they may not have a job in the fall.

via More than 20,000 California teachers pink-slipped.

Sac Bee Editorial: Brown steps on his message with tax ‘compromise’

Up until Wednesday, Gov. Jerry Brown was able to claim the high ground in the debate over how to best close the state’s budget deficit and avoid another round of brutal cuts to education and state services.

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/03/16/4341847/brown-steps-on-his-message-with.html#mi_rss=Opinion#storylink=cpy

via Editorial: Brown steps on his message with tax ‘compromise’.

Dan Walters: Big hazard for Jerry Brown’s new tax plan

During a stream-of-consciousness speech to a gathering of police chiefs this week, Jerry Brown noted that during his first governorship, personal income taxes generated about a third of the state’s revenue, but since have become a dominant source.

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/03/16/4341959/dan-walters-big-hazard-for-jerry.html#mi_rss=Dan%20Walters#storylink=cpy

via Dan Walters: Big hazard for Jerry Brown’s new tax plan.

Vallejo Times Herald: Vallejo public schools to see new transitional kindergarten next year

Vallejo public schools will see an extra grade next year that caters to the city’s youngest students.

The school board voted Wednesday to implement transitional kindergarten, a grade that comes before kindergarten to teach 4- and younger 5-year-olds at a developmentally appropriate pace.

via Vallejo public schools to see new transitional kindergarten next year.

Vallejo Times Herald Letters to the Editor: The cuts at Solano Community College: Stand up for education

Wendy Wallin, Former Solano Community College instructor

At its recent meeting, the Solano Community College Board of Trustees voted to eliminate the football and aquatics programs at the college. Summer school has also been canceled, as well as several regular classes. Why is this community college now in the position where it can no longer serve the community?

via The cuts at Solano Community College: Stand up for education.

EdSource Extra!: Beyond personal pain, teacher layoffs have rippling effects on schools

By Sue Frey and Louis Freedberg ~ EdSource Extra

Of all the budget-cutting remedies that school districts have to undertake, laying off teachers — or even the threat of being laid off — has  a rippling effect on schools and students that goes far beyond the pain being experienced by individual teachers faced with losing their jobs.

via Beyond personal pain, teacher layoffs have rippling effects on schools.

EdSource Extra!: Number of tax initiatives on ballot to raise funds for schools reduced to two

By Smita Patel ~ EdSource Extra

Bowing to the mathematical reality that three ballot initiatives on the November ballot to raise money for schools could significantly reduce the chances of any of them passing, Gov. Jerry Brown and the California Federation of Teachers (CFT) agreed Wednesday to combine their initiatives.

via Number of tax initiatives on ballot to raise funds for schools reduced to two.

Daily Republic: Pink slips become annual ritual to some Solano teachers

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FAIRFIELD — It isn’t officially marked on any calendar, but educators in California have come to know March 15 as Pink Slip Day. By Thursday, school districts were required by law to notify any teachers who may not have a job next school year.

via Pink slips become annual ritual to some Solano teachers.

California Watch: K–12: Bus funds restored, but some schools lose more

Joanna Lin

California schools will no longer lose $248 million in transportation funding under legislation Gov. Jerry Brown signed Friday – a move applauded by many education officials and school districts that had decried the loss as a disproportionate burden on rural schools.

via Bus funds restored, but some schools lose more.

The Educated Guess: Brown, CFT cut deal for November

By John Fensterwald – Educated Guess

Now there are two.

Gov. Jerry Brown is halfway to having only one tax initiative on the November ballot, now that a coalition led by the California Federation of Teachers has agreed to merge its proposed tax with Brown’s in a deal that will raise more money from the wealthiest 1 percent for a longer period – with a portion of the extra money likely going to  the state’s community colleges and universities.

via Brown, CFT cut deal for November – by John Fensterwald – Educated Guess.

SCOE’s Facebook Wall: The 8th Annual Bay Area Virtual Enterprise Trade Show

The 8th Annual Bay Area International Virtual Enterprise Trade Show was held on March 11 and 12 at the Oakland Convention Center. Students in Virtual Enterprise classes from throughout California and beyond were judged on their virtual business. Students designed booths, created marketing materials, designed web sites, produced TV commercials, vied for venture capital, and took part in real life business scenarios. The event was sponsored in part by the Solano County Office of Education.

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Capitol Alert: Jerry Brown, teachers finalizing compromise tax initiative today

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After weeks of battling in public and negotiating behind the scenes, Gov. Jerry Brown and the California Federation of Teachers have reached a compromise on a November tax initiative.

Read more here: http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2012/03/brown-cft-finalizing-compromise-tax-initiative-today.html#mi_rss=Education#storylink=cpy

via Capitol Alert: Jerry Brown, teachers finalizing compromise tax initiative today.

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