Tuesday, October 18, 2011

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FUSD cuts will be focus of Occupy Fresno - Local - fresnobee.com:

FUSD cuts will be focus of Occupy Fresno

Protesters pick up cause of supporting teachers.

Monday, Oct. 17, 2011 | 08:58 PM

Occupy Fresno protesters are expected to ask Fresno Unified school's Superintendent Michael Hanson to take a pay cut at the district's board meeting Wednesday.

Members of the group say they're trying to bring attention to problems with the district – particularly with the Fresno Unified board and district leadership.

"We're going to be there to support teachers," said Vanessa Aranda, one of the protesters.

She said the Fresno protests are attempting to spotlight cuts to social programs, like services fo



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