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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Bassett Unified Superintendent Martin Galindo resigns

History appears to be repeating itself at Bassett Unified where now the second district leader in less than three years has resigned because of irreparable tensions with the school board.

Temecula schools forming own special education plan

Temecula educators are a step closer to taking control over delivering special education programs to students.

Judge adds twist to school yoga case

A routine courtroom hearing to set a date for a lawsuit challenging yoga classes in Encinitas schools took an unexpected turn Thursday morning when the judge assigned to the case revealed that he practices yoga himself.

Denair schools need cash, new leadership

The Denair Unified School District will run out of money before year's end, its fiscal adviser predicts, but the district might avoid a devastating state takeover if it nails down its financial course and lines up new leadership.

Ripon educators receive lesson on 'critical incidents'

Teachers and administrators at Ripon High School on Monday received an education on how to handle and prepare for "critical incidents."

Monday, April 1, 2013

USDA snack rules will have indirect impact on schools

Newly proposed rules on the nutrition of snack foods that Chico schools don't produce and don't directly sell, are having an impact on the district's nutrition program.

11 O.C. districts expect trouble paying bills

Financial reports filed by Orange County's 28 school districts this month show that while fewer schools are facing cash problems than last year, 39 percent of districts are still reporting difficulty meeting their financial obligations.

Dublin schools to use drug-dog patrols again

Drug-sniffing dogs are returning to Dublin middle and high schools to deter students from bringing alcohol, drugs or weapons on campus.