29 counselors retained: Teachers approve two furlough days
The Elk Grove Education Association (EGEA) voted last week overwhelmingly 1,583 to 323 (83 percent) to reduce this year’s school calendar by two days. The last two days of the school sessions will be affected.
“That will enable us to fully fund at least two counselors at each high school and one counselor for each middle school for the next school year 2010-11,” said Richard Odegaard, the Associate Superintendent for Finance and School Support for the school district.
The two-day furloughs by the teachers will provide $2.5 million to fully fund 29 counselors. Still to be funded for next year, if funding is available, would be the remaining 32 counselors.
“We are encouraged that more than 83 percent of teachers in our district felt that it was important to make some concessions in order to help balance the 2010-11 EGUSD budget,” EGEA President Tom Gardner said. “They also demonstrated that they are willing to make some sacrifices to save student programs and jobs that are vital to the education of students in our district. We are looking forward to continuing our negotiations with the district to finish dealing with their budgetary concerns.”
Odegaard said: “It is good to see the support from the teachers who understand the severity of our financial crisis. This is helping us greatly in opening secondary schools for the 2010-11 year in August. It would be very difficult to open secondary schools without some
“That will enable us to fully fund at least two counselors at each high school and one counselor for each middle school for the next school year 2010-11,” said Richard Odegaard, the Associate Superintendent for Finance and School Support for the school district.
The two-day furloughs by the teachers will provide $2.5 million to fully fund 29 counselors. Still to be funded for next year, if funding is available, would be the remaining 32 counselors.
“We are encouraged that more than 83 percent of teachers in our district felt that it was important to make some concessions in order to help balance the 2010-11 EGUSD budget,” EGEA President Tom Gardner said. “They also demonstrated that they are willing to make some sacrifices to save student programs and jobs that are vital to the education of students in our district. We are looking forward to continuing our negotiations with the district to finish dealing with their budgetary concerns.”
Odegaard said: “It is good to see the support from the teachers who understand the severity of our financial crisis. This is helping us greatly in opening secondary schools for the 2010-11 year in August. It would be very difficult to open secondary schools without some
Cosumnes River College hosts state Geography Bee
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| Photos by Keri Wood - Alek Venturino from Danville defeated 101 students from all over California to win the 2010 California Geographic Bee held at Cosumnes River College on April 9. When asked about going onto the National Geographic Bee next month Alek replied, “I don’t know if I’ll win, but I have a chance.” |
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By Katie Freeman - Lifestyle & Arts Reporter
Eighth grader Alek Venturino of Danville will represent California at the National Geographic Bee in Washington, D.C. on May 25-26.
He was among more than 100 students who competed at the National Geographic Bee- California State Finals at Cosumnes River College (CRC) on April 9.
After morning rounds and a final round in the Recital Hall, Alek won first place by correctly answering the question: Name the largest city on the island of Hispaniola. The answer: Santo Domingo.
He was among more than 100 students who competed at the National Geographic Bee- California State Finals at Cosumnes River College (CRC) on April 9.
After morning rounds and a final round in the Recital Hall, Alek won first place by correctly answering the question: Name the largest city on the island of Hispaniola. The answer: Santo Domingo.