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Salary flap on board's agenda - Sacramento News - Local and Breaking Sacramento News | Sacramento Bee

Salary flap on board's agenda - Sacramento News - Local and Breaking Sacramento News | Sacramento Bee

Salary flap on board's agenda

Published: Monday, Aug. 9, 2010 - 12:00 am | Page 1B
San Juan Unified School District trustees are planning to raise concerns about the embattled California School Boards Association at a board meeting Tuesday.
Like many school districts, San Juan Unified pays thousands each year to CSBA, and the district's trustees would like to be sure their tax dollars are being used appropriately, said San Juan board President Richard Launey.
Executive Director Scott Plotkin announced he would retire last month after admitting he used his
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Elk Grove Unified officials are asking for donations to help save the district's high school sports programs.
Two local high schools – among the lowest performing in the state – will undergo big changes this school year.
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The foundation at California State University, Stanislaus, does not oversee its assets responsibly but has broken no laws in managing the money it raises and spends for the school, according to an audit by Attorney General Jerry Brown.


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