Monthly Archives: June 2024

Travis Unified trustees hold off on bond vote | dailyrepublic.com

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By Todd R. Hansen

The Travis Unified school board on Monday tabled a decision on whether to place a $65 million general obligation bond on the November ballot.

Two board members – President Matthew Bidou and Vice President Will Wade – indicated their support for putting the measure on the ballot, and support for the measure itself, but Trustee Ivery Hood said, “I will not be supporting the bond.”

“I guess my primary reason is that I feel like we’ve gone out twice to the community and what I’ve learned over the years is that there’s a (percentage) of the community that already supports the schools, and are paying the Mello-Roos, and I think it throws things out of balance,” Hood said.

Source: Travis Unified trustees hold off on bond vote | News | dailyrepublic.com

LCAP, 2024-25 budget on DUSD governing board agenda – The Vacaville Reporter

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By Richard Bammer

The Local Control Accountability Plan and the projected 2024-25 budget are on the agenda when Dixon Unified leaders meet Thursday evening in Dixon.

Trudy Barrington, the school district’s chief business official, will offer information about the 2024-25 LCAP, a sort of blueprint for the district’s budget for the coming academic year. She also will offer information about the two outlying years, through June 30, 2027, based on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s state budget revision released early last month.

Source: LCAP, 2024-25 budget on DUSD governing board agenda – The Vacaville Reporter

LCAPs, budgets for district, several charter schools on VUSD agenda – The Vacaville Reporter

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By Richard Bammer

Local Control Accountability Plans and the projected 2024-25 budgets for the district and several charter schools are on the agenda when Vacaville Unified leaders meet Thursday evening in Vacaville.

Kelly Burks, the associate superintendent of business and administrative services, will present the Local Control Funding Formula, a description of the district’s money sources, first in a public hearing, followed by information about the 2024-25 LCAP, a sort of blueprint for the district’s projected $185 million in expenses while revenue tops out at $167 million for the coming academic year.

Under the funding formula, California school districts get money from state, local and federal funds. By law, districts must adopt their budgets by June 30, the end of the fiscal year.

Source: LCAPs, budgets for district, several charter schools on VUSD agenda – The Vacaville Reporter

Markeley Lane restoration gets some funding; more may be on the way | dailyrepublic.com

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By Amy Maginnis-Honey

The city council recently approved $1.8 million toward the restoration of Markeley Lane.

Funding includes conceptual planning, environmental documentation, right-of-way acquisition, and full design for the Markeley Lane extension from Viking Lane to Peabody Road.

Staff would pursue grant funding to build this project. Preliminary estimates indicate construction would cost $3.2 million.

Source: Markeley Lane restoration gets some funding; more may be on the way | Highway | dailyrepublic.com

LCAP and 2024-25 budget on TUSD trustees’ agenda – The Vacaville Reporter

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By Richard Bammer

The Local Control Accountability Plan and the 2024-25 budget are on the agenda when Travis Unified leaders meet Tuesday evening in Fairfield.

Tiffany Benson, the assistant superintendent for educational services, will present the Local Control Funding Formula, a description of the district’s money sources, first in a public hearing, followed by information about the LCAP, a sort of blueprint for how the district will spend some $86 million in expenses for the coming academic year.

Under the funding formula, California school districts get money from the state, local and federal funds.

Source: LCAP and 2024-25 budget on TUSD trustees’ agenda – The Vacaville Reporter

Sacramento’s free summer lunch programs, no questions asked | abc10.com

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School districts and community organizations across the Sacramento region are offering free summer meals.

For most programs, kids ages 18 and younger can get free breakfast and lunch with no qualifications or paperwork required.

The Sacramento Public Library is offering free lunches at 14 library locations throughout Sacramento County. Their meals are offered Tuesday through Friday from 12-1 p.m. starting June 18.

Source: Sacramento’s free summer lunch programs, no questions asked | abc10.com

Buckingham Charter seniors graduate – The Vacaville Reporter

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By Thomas Gase

Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy’s graduates, Natalie Bolton (left) and Natalie Aaron, are showered with bubbles as they march in procession with their fellow 86 classmates at the beginning of Commencement Ceremonies on Friday at Tom Zunino Stadium in Vacaville, California.

Source: Buckingham Charter seniors graduate – The Vacaville Reporter

Vallejo Public Information Officer Christina Lee resigns – Times Herald Online

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By Thomas Gase

Vallejo Public Information Officer Christina Lee informed the city on Thursday that she’ll resign later this month to take a job at Solano Community College.

Lee has been in the position since March 2020, when she replaced Lyan Pernala, who left after about five months in May 2019. Lee will work her last day on Friday, June 21, and then become the Director of Communications at Solano.

“Making this decision was difficult, but I have ultimately decided to move on to the next chapter of my life and career,” Lee said. “I have built such deep relationships within this community that I know I don’t need to say ‘keep in touch,’ because we have never lost touch, and we never will, Vallejo.”

Source: Vallejo Public Information Officer Christina Lee resigns – Times Herald Online

Benicia High students look to ‘impact others’ – Times Herald Online

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By Thomas Gase

The Benicia High School Class of 2024 began its freshman year behind the lens of a Zoom camera.

On Saturday morning, the class ended its senior year in a more traditional setting.

Together.

Friends, family, teachers and coaches piled into Drolette Stadium to applaud 360 graduating students. Of the 360, 77 of them were named principal scholars.

Source: Benicia High students look to ‘impact others’ – Times Herald Online

Bethel High graduates not ‘scared’ of life after high school – Times Herald Online

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By Thomas Gase

As students, teachers, family and friends took their seats Friday morning at Corbus Field, large clouds of smoke could be seen in the distance from a fire on Redwood Street.

Within 20 minutes the fire was put out. A few moments later the Jesse Bethel High School Class of 2024 was out as well.

Three hundred and thirty one students are official high school graduates, heading off to the next stages in their life. Of the graduating class, 32 graduated with a grade point average of at least 4.0, while another 19 saw their GPAs above a 3.8.

Source: Bethel High graduates not ‘scared’ of life after high school – Times Herald Online

PSA graduates share unique sense of humor; memorable high school moments | dailyrepublic.com

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By Amy Maginnis-Honey

The Public Safety Academy sent almost 60 graduates into the world with the Class of 2024.

Sixteen percent of them maintained a GPA of 4.0 or higher throughout high school year.

More than one-third, 37.5%, kept their GPA at 3.5 or higher.

Principal Katie Lee welcomed the special guests into a packed Willow Hall. Parents, family and friends formed an orderly line waiting for the doors to open.

Source: PSA graduates share unique sense of humor; memorable high school moments | News | dailyrepublic.com

Vanden High Class of 2024 told to savor the moment | dailyrepublic.com

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By Amy Maginnis-Honey

Vanden High School graduated its Class of 2024 on Saturday morning.Family and friends filled George A. Gammon Stadium under cool and windy conditions. Others joined the livestream.

The stadium gates opened 90 minutes prior to the ceremony.

“Good morning and welcome,” said Principal Kristin Shields. “Please stand as the Class of 2024 enters the stadium.”

Source: Vanden High Class of 2024 told to savor the moment | News | dailyrepublic.com

Will C. Wood graduates overcome obstacles for big moment – The Vacaville Reporter

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By Nick McConnell

For the 2024 graduating class of Will C. Wood High School, the last four years have been bookended with adversity.

The freshman year of 2020 was marked with the loss of in-person classes and a conventional high school experience.

The senior year of 2023 was marked with the sudden loss of a pillar of the Will C. Wood community, head football coach Jacob Wright.

Source: Will C. Wood graduates overcome obstacles for big moment – The Vacaville Reporter

Vacaville High graduates begin new journey – The Vacaville Reporter

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Atop one Vacaville High School senior’s head Saturday morning at Tom Zunino Stadium, the decorated mortar board, its red letters spelling “A Grand Adventure is about to Begin,” said it all in more than one way:

The graduation ceremony was about to begin for one of life’s key passages and another — for all of the more than 480 students who picked up their diplomas on the rostrum at the 30-yard line — was also about to begin under gradually clearing skies of cirrus clouds and temperatures in the 70s.

As high school graduation symbolizes entry into adulthood, the grand adventure for many will bring enrollment in college, a trade school, enlistment in the military, an ongoing job, or perhaps “a gap year.”

Source: Vacaville High graduates begin new journey – The Vacaville Reporter

Budget, obligation bond, LCAP land before Travis Unified board | dailyrepublic.com

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Trustees for the Travis Unified School District on Tuesday will receive a presentation and conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2024-25 budget.

A final decision on placing a $65 million general bond on the Nov. 5 ballot is also on the agenda.

The district, if approved, would set a rate of 6 cents on every $100 of assessed value, generating an average of $4.7 million a year for facility needs.

Source: Budget, obligation bond, LCAP land before Travis Unified board | News | dailyrepublic.com

Will C. Wood grads look to inspire | dailyrepublic.com

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By Ian Thompson

When Will C. Wood senior and Vacaville native Maritza Mendoza Ochoa crossed the stage to accept her diploma Friday evening, she became the first person in her family to graduate from high school.

The 17-year-old hoped that this will inspire her younger siblings to reach the same goal, one of whom is already attending Wood this year.She admits to a bit of stage fright at this passage in her life, confessing that her biggest graduation fear is tripping on her way to get her diploma.

Source: Will C. Wood grads look to inspire | News | dailyrepublic.com

Vallejo High Class of 2024 goes down new road – Times Herald Online

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By Thomas Gase

For the second straight day, Vallejo City Unified School District Superintendent William Spalding spoke to a crowd at Corbus Field and quoted from the Dr. Seuss book, “Oh, the Places You Go.”

While the speech was once again inspirational, the path the Vallejo High School Class of 2024 went down had never been seen in any road, alley, avenue or drive in 155 years.

Until now.

The Vallejo High Class of 2024 celebrated commencement with 267 students on Friday. But it was one graduate that stood out – Snaider Barragan Gonzalez, the first Latino male to be named the school’s valedictorian.

Source: Vallejo High Class of 2024 goes down new road – Times Herald Online

FBP’s youth Art Calendar Contest deadline extended through June 17 – Times Herald Online

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By Lynzie Lowe

Fighting Back Partnership has extended the deadline for its annual youth Art Calendar Contest through June 17.

“We wanted to extend it a couple more weeks since students will have more time during their summer break,” said Vinessa Huinac, a Family Navigator at Fighting Back Partnership.

The contest has showcased art created by youth in Vallejo for more than 30 years, raising awareness about various themes that directly impact the community, according to Dr. Melvinia Turner King, Executive Director of Fighting Back Partnership.

Source: FBP’s youth Art Calendar Contest deadline extended through June 17 – Times Herald Online

Armijo High School’s Class of 2024 enjoys a Royal and rousing graduation ceremony | dailyrepublic.com

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By Matt Miller

Armijo High School’s commencement for 2024 featured a National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance and three short speeches from the valedictorians before names were announced 20 minutes into the ceremony.

Much has changed at Armijo since the doors opened on a one-room schoolhouse in 1891 that featured just 30 students. This year the graduation program featured 439 names in the class – from Jullianna Abusharkh to Damien Jacey Tison Zuniga-Bailey – who marched in on the artificial grass of Brownlee Field.

The Royals entered the stadium in two long lines to the familiar “Pomp and Circumstance.” The graduates were dressed in their distinctive royal purple robes with yellow striping on the sleeves and purple mortar boards with yellow tassels. Many accentuated their attire with honor cords, flowers and other forms of personal decorations. They waved to their family and friends in the overflow stands on a special yet windy evening.

Source: Armijo High School’s Class of 2024 enjoys a Royal and rousing graduation ceremony | Education | dailyrepublic.com