Hundreds of teachers have been notified that they have permanently lost their jobs for next year. It is heartbreaking as in many cases these are some of the best and brightest - the newer teachers - either new to teaching or new to our district. These are teachers we know.
Are you not sure if the teachers you know and love have been pink slipped? You can find the full list of teachers at the board meeting minutes of May 12th. See the link below, and start on page 68. There are a few on there still awaiting words of appeals of their seniority etc, but for the most part, that is the final list. We can only hope that the best and the brightest will be back next year when they account for "normal" movements; resignations, retirements, moves, etc.
http://www.mdusd.org/boe/Documents/agendas/full/0809/05-12-09.pdf
Start at page 68
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Vote Yes on Measure D
In case you needed any more , last minute info on Measure D - go to the website: www.ProtectOurLocalSchools.org
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Rally today - Celebrate Day of the Teacher
On the day after over 400 pink slips were finalized, please come show your support for our teachers and for Measure D.
Today, Weds May 13th 3:30 - 5:30pm.
Measure D will bring in 7 million dollars of local funding. This money can not be taken away from the state to balance its budget.
Programs have already been cut, and may be restored if Measure D passes. Here are some examples of what Measure D can help in restoring:
Today, Weds May 13th 3:30 - 5:30pm.
- Willow Pass Road and Contra Costa Blvd
- Treat and Clayton Road
- Ygnacio Valley Road and Oak Grove Road
- Willow Pass Road and Bailey Road
- Willow Pass Road and Salvio
Measure D will bring in 7 million dollars of local funding. This money can not be taken away from the state to balance its budget.
Programs have already been cut, and may be restored if Measure D passes. Here are some examples of what Measure D can help in restoring:
- Campus supervisors, custodians, groundskeepers
- Middle/high school librarians
- 4th grade music
- Elementary/middle/high school vice principals
- Instructional media assistants
- Special education classroom assistants
- Resource specialists
- High School Sports
Vote YES on Measure D. See you today!
More INFO: www.ProtectOurLocalSchools.org
Monday, May 11, 2009
Final pink slips considered plus test scores on transcripts?
On Tuesday's board meeting the trustees will be faced with sending final lay off notices to over 413 teachers and librarians, 10 Vice Principals and 2 psychologists. The Contra Costa Times has written an article about this.
Sad day to be sure.
Also, to be considered at this meeting is item 9.11 on the agenda , "Request to place California Standards Test (CST) Results on High School Transcripts." There is a discussion going on over at Paul Strange and Gary Eberhart's blog www.MDUSD.net - join in there. This item is up for "discussion only" Tuesday night, but if you have strong feelings please attend and speak during public comment.
Measure D is on the May 19th, vote YES!
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Sad day to be sure.
Also, to be considered at this meeting is item 9.11 on the agenda , "Request to place California Standards Test (CST) Results on High School Transcripts." There is a discussion going on over at Paul Strange and Gary Eberhart's blog www.MDUSD.net - join in there. This item is up for "discussion only" Tuesday night, but if you have strong feelings please attend and speak during public comment.
Measure D is on the May 19th, vote YES!
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Monday, May 4, 2009
Last Day to Register to Vote in Special Election
Today (May 4th, 2009) is your last day to register to vote in the May 19th Special Election.
Have you moved? Recently turned 18? Not voted in any elections in the last 4 + years?
Check out Contra Costa County Elections Division
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Have you moved? Recently turned 18? Not voted in any elections in the last 4 + years?
Check out Contra Costa County Elections Division
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Last Day For ROCCO's Fundraiser!
Don't forget to visit Rocco's Pizzeria in Walnut Creek. Tell them you support Measure D and 25% of the proceeds go to support the campaign efforts. Thursday, April 30 is the last day .
Dine in , take out - lunch or dinner!
YES on Measure D.
Visit the website: http://www.protectourlocalschools.org/
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Dine in , take out - lunch or dinner!
YES on Measure D.
Visit the website: http://www.protectourlocalschools.org/
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Measure D: New Website, Volunteers needed and 30 days left!
With less than 30 days left until the May 19th election, now, more than ever the MDUSD Measure D campaign needs your help. Can you spend an hour to walk to particular homes in your neighborhood? How about some time making some calls? Any time you can devote is appreciated and will aid in making this Measure a huge , resounding YES for our kids!
Also, next week Tuesday, April 28, Wednesday 4/29, and Thursday 4/30 is a fundraiser at ROCCO's Pizza in Walnut Creek (Oak Grove at Ygnacio near Safeway/Applebees). Just mention Measure D and proceeds will go toward supporting this campaign to restore quality programs to our schools!
A new website for YES on Measure D has been unveiled this week. Mt. Diablo School District has cut over 15 million just this year! More may be coming. Measure D will yield upwards of 7 million dollars per year. This 7 million dollars stays local, and can not be taken away by the state to cure their budget problems. Vote Yes on May 19th for Mt. Diablo School District's Measure D.
Check it out! http://www.protectourlocalschools.com/
MDUSD's Measure D requires a 2/3 voter majority and we can do it with your help!
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Local officials, volunteers come out in support of Measure D
It was a beautiful morning to kick off Measure D!
Many people came to meet their fellow "feeder pattern" volunteers, and it was a very exciting vibe! Each week volunteers will be able to coordinate with their site captains, or just head to the campaign office, and pick up a packet to go and talk to their neighbors about Measure D.
Even if you've never been "political," this can be a lot of fun! It's simple. There is a script included in the packet, there are specific addresses/people you will want to go see and you'll be armed with FAQ's and leave behind flyers. The campaign needs your help to get the YES vote out in force on May 19th. Sign up to help at http://www.protectourlocalschools.org/
So today, we heard from Superintendent Dr. Dick Nicoll, Gary Eberhart, President of the MDUSD Board of Education, MDEA President, Mike Noce, State Senator Mark DeSaulnier, and Kish Rajan of the Walnut Creek City Council and more.
Milling about were several Mayors, City Council members, County Board of Education members, MDUSD Board members and other prominent community supporters.
Thanks to Craig Cheslog of Assemblyman Tom Torlakson's office for posting the video of the event on youtube: MEASURE D KICK OFF
Specifically we also saw:
Many people came to meet their fellow "feeder pattern" volunteers, and it was a very exciting vibe! Each week volunteers will be able to coordinate with their site captains, or just head to the campaign office, and pick up a packet to go and talk to their neighbors about Measure D.
Even if you've never been "political," this can be a lot of fun! It's simple. There is a script included in the packet, there are specific addresses/people you will want to go see and you'll be armed with FAQ's and leave behind flyers. The campaign needs your help to get the YES vote out in force on May 19th. Sign up to help at http://www.protectourlocalschools.org/
So today, we heard from Superintendent Dr. Dick Nicoll, Gary Eberhart, President of the MDUSD Board of Education, MDEA President, Mike Noce, State Senator Mark DeSaulnier, and Kish Rajan of the Walnut Creek City Council and more.
Milling about were several Mayors, City Council members, County Board of Education members, MDUSD Board members and other prominent community supporters.
Thanks to Craig Cheslog of Assemblyman Tom Torlakson's office for posting the video of the event on youtube: MEASURE D KICK OFF
Specifically we also saw:
Senator Mark DeSaulnier
Assemblyman Tom Torlakson -Craig Cheslog
CCC Supervisor Susan Bonilla - Luis Quinonez - Chief of Staff
Daniel Gomes, CCC Board of Education, President
Glenn Ruley, CCC Board of Education
Kish Rajan - Walnut Creek City Council
Bob Simmons - Walnut Creek City Council
Cindy Silva - Walnut Creek City Council
Guy Bjerke - Concord City Council, Vice Mayor
Bill Shinn - Concord City Council (former Concord Mayor)
David Durant - Pleasant Hill City Council
Mark Celio - Pleasant Hill Treasurer
Judy Dawson, Bay Point Municipal Advisory Committee
A.J. Fardella - Pittsburg Planning Commission
Pam Aguilar, Central Labor Council of Contra Costa County
MDUSD Board of Education
Gary Eberhart - President
Dick Allen
Linda Mayo
Sherry Whitmarsh
MDUSD
Dr. Richard Nicoll - Superintendent
Rose Lock - Assistant Superintendent, Elementary
Robert Humphrey - Principal, El Dorado MS
Shelly Bain - Principal, Pine Hollow MS
Katie Gaines, Director, Alternative Education
Mike Noce, President, Mt. Diablo Teachers Assn.
...and many other teachers and Principals from throughout the district
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Also in attendance today was one of our local favorites, Rocco Biale, of Rocco's Ristorante Pizzeria. Rocco is always giving back to the community and in his support for Measure D, he has offered his restaurant for a few days of Measure D fundraising efforts. Come visit Rocco's for lunch or dinner on any of the dates below, and Rocco will donate a portion of your bill to support the campaign for YES on Measure D.
Tuesday, April 28
Wednesday, April 29
Thursday, April 30
Just tell them you support Measure D, and they'll do the rest!
Just in case you don't know :
Location:
2909 Ygnacio Valley Road (nr. Oak Grove)
Walnut Creek, CA
Phone:
Hours:
11am - 10pm
Friday, April 10, 2009
Measure D Kick Off Party ! Saturday, April 11
REMINDER!
Measure D: Campaign Kick-off Party
Saturday April 11, 2009 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
2280 Diamond Blvd, Suite 350
Concord, California
Come help kick off our voter outreach! Pick up a packet to walk a precinct or make some calls - it all starts tomorrow! Please come, team up with a friend to do some walking for us! We'll make it easy, give you training and more. We also need people to make phone calls. This will happen weekly from now on, but this the day that kicks it all off!
State Senator Mark DeSaulnier will be speaking. Representatives from Tom Torlekson and George Miller's office will be there. Mayors from Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Concord and Clayton were invited as well as city officials and councilmen and women of Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Concord and Clayton. Media coverage.
If you have not already marked your calendars, please come down to attend CUES and Protect Our Local Schools kick off the Measure D campaign.
www.protectourlocalschools.org
Measure D has had some huge endorsers lately! Contra Costa Times, Pleasant Hill City Council, Walnut Creek City Council and more - Check the site for the list of 800+ endorsers! If you're name is not on there, be sure to fill out the form on the site!
Oh by the way, VOTE YES on Measure D on May 19th!
Measure D: Campaign Kick-off Party
Saturday April 11, 2009 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
2280 Diamond Blvd, Suite 350
Concord, California
Come help kick off our voter outreach! Pick up a packet to walk a precinct or make some calls - it all starts tomorrow! Please come, team up with a friend to do some walking for us! We'll make it easy, give you training and more. We also need people to make phone calls. This will happen weekly from now on, but this the day that kicks it all off!
State Senator Mark DeSaulnier will be speaking. Representatives from Tom Torlekson and George Miller's office will be there. Mayors from Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Concord and Clayton were invited as well as city officials and councilmen and women of Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Concord and Clayton. Media coverage.
If you have not already marked your calendars, please come down to attend CUES and Protect Our Local Schools kick off the Measure D campaign.
www.protectourlocalschools.org
Measure D has had some huge endorsers lately! Contra Costa Times, Pleasant Hill City Council, Walnut Creek City Council and more - Check the site for the list of 800+ endorsers! If you're name is not on there, be sure to fill out the form on the site!
Oh by the way, VOTE YES on Measure D on May 19th!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Summer School to get the axe tonight at MDUSD board meeting
You can tune in at http://www.mdusd.net/.
Summer school will be getting cut tonight (with some exceptions). You can read an article in today's Times about this summer school topic:
MDUSD to eliminate most elementary and middle school summer school
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Summer school will be getting cut tonight (with some exceptions). You can read an article in today's Times about this summer school topic:
MDUSD to eliminate most elementary and middle school summer school
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