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OCDE NEWSROOM
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El Rancho opens new $14 million gym and science center |
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It was a “dream come true” for so many. El Rancho Charter Middle School recently held a formal grand opening for its new gymnasium and science center, after only 13 months of construction, followed by four months of landscaping and site work. The student drum line welcomed visitors outside, while the band played during the ceremony, and the orchestra performed during the reception; all music was under the direction of Sandy Streeter. |
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http://www.ocregister.com/2017/12/13/el-rancho-opens-new-14-million-gym-and-science-center/ |
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Ocean View district trustees say they hope new leadership will reduce tensions in community |
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After an unprecedented three years at the helm of the Ocean View School District, Gina Clayton-Tarvin has stepped down as the president of the Board of Trustees. Jack Souders was unanimously chosen president by board members on Monday, Dec. 11. John Briscoe, the former clerk, was elected as vice-president and Clayton-Tarvin was named clerk. With the shuffle in leadership, board members said they hope to alleviate some of the tensions that have roiled the district in recent years. |
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http://www.ocregister.com/2017/12/13/ocean-view-district-trustees-say-they-hope-new-president-will-reduce-tensions-in-community/ |
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Framroze Virjee to become Cal State Fullerton’s interim president Jan. 1 |
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Framroze Virjee, an executive and general counsel for the Cal State University Board of Trustees, was appointed as Cal State Fullerton’s interim president Wednesday.
He will succeed outgoing President Mildred Garcia, who is leaving to become president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, on Jan. 1 and is scheduled to serve in the role until June 2019.
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http://www.ocregister.com/2017/12/14/framroze-virjee-to-become-cal-state-fullertons-interim-president-jan-1/ |
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SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
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Oakland school board OKs $9 million in cuts |
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After years of overspending and draining the district’s savings account, the Oakland school board approved $9 million in midyear budget cuts, a decision lambasted by parents and teachers. The vote Wednesday night culminated a months-long process of public input and budget analysis to identify how much and where to cut to keep the district financially afloat. |
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http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Oakland-school-board-OKs-9-million-in-cuts-12429496.php |
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SI&A CABINET REPORT
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Upgrade in the works for special ed credentials |
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An effort to improve the competencies of new special education teachers in California took a big step forward last week when the state credentialing oversight board agreed in concept to adopt new performance expectations. After a lengthy hearing, the Commission on Teacher Credentialing also informally backed the idea that new special education teachers pass an updated subject matter exam. While important, CTC officials acknowledged there is still a lot of work ahead in refining the proper training and skill standards for special education teachers. |
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https://www.cabinetreport.com/special-education/upgrade-in-the-works-for-special-ed-credentials |
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