Board of Education Meeting News October 20, 2010

Special PresentationThe Board congratulated the 15 Community and School Alliance

(CaSA) grant recipients for the 2010-2011 school year. The CaSA board awarded more than $13,000 to District educators who submitted win-ning grant applications. The grants will be used to carry out innovative classroom projects.

Outstanding StudentsThe Board recognized nine students for their outstanding aca-

demic achievement. From Anton Elementary School, Debra Fields, principal, were Alexandria Amsbry, Esmeralda Gonzalez, and Teresa Herrera. Their teachers are Lisa Lenaburg, Karma Duffy, Christine Phillippi, and Susan Goldsmith. From Cole Elementary School, Diane Silva, principal, were Elijah Amsterdam, Niah Handy, and Johnny Tran. Their teachers are Gayle Henry and Carla Vargas. From Cypress Elementary School, David Delgado, principal, were Nohely Cueva, Briana Guerrero, and Diana Urda. Their teachers are Kellie Whittaker, Lori Simanek, Gaelen George, and Jacquline Irons.

School ShowcaseDel Vallejo Middle School’s Cadet Corps, under the direction of

Lt. Ben Cervantes, presented the colors, carried out a drill and cer-emony exhibition, and made a presentation on their program. Charles McWilliams is Del Vallejo’s principal.

Administrative PresentationsMohammad Z. Islam, chief business and financial officer, pre-

sented an update on the Governor’s final state budget for 2010-2011. The District’s revised deficit for 2010-11 is $18.2 million. The Board also heard a presentation on the financing options for facilities projects.

In Other Board ActionThe Board heard the second reading of Board Policy 6012.5.,

Targeted Instructional Improvement Plan – Hispanic English Only Students.

In MemoriamThe Board expressed its sympathy to the families of deceased for-

mer employees Linda Groves, Leon Truss, and Genevieve Wheeler.

Cadet GrantCongratulations to the Pacific

High School Cadet Corps on be-ing awarded a $1,000 grant from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. The grant will help sup-port the cadets as they complete community service projects. Pacific High School has the most cadets of any District school, with more than 270 enrolled cadets. Major Phillip Ayala is the Commandant of Cadets and Tex Acosta is the principal.

Textbook ExamplesKudos to Arroyo Valley High

School teacher Keith Brockie on having his students’ artwork fea-tured in a ceramics textbook. The ceramics artwork of 14 Arroyo Valley High School students was selected to be featured in the text book “Experience Clay” by author Maureen Mackey. In addition to the images of student work, the book also has a full-page career profile of AVHS graduate Anna Delgado, who is now study-ing ceramics at Cal State, San Bernardino.

Published AuthorCongratulations to Maria

Trainer, educational assistant III at Mt. Vernon Elementary, on the publication of her most recent book The Sweet Ripe Berries: A Book of Love Poems.

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Book FairParkside Elementary School is

holding a Book Fair at the Redlands Barnes & Noble on Friday, October 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be arts and crafts, face painting, class perfor-mances, and chances to win prizes. Just mention Parkside School when making a purchase and the school will earn a portion of the proceeds.

Favorite TeachersStudents can nominate k-12

teachers for the Barnes & Noble My Favorite Teacher contest by writing an essay, poem, or thank you let-ter that shares how the teacher has influenced their life and why they appreciate and admire their teacher. Students who want to participate should submit their entry to Laurie Aldern, community relations manager, at the Redlands Barnes & Noble, 27469 Lugonia Avenue in the Citrus Plaza by March 18.

Enrichment Classes The Adult School offers several

fun and informative classes for our community! If you are interested in cake decorating, floral design, pho-tography, sewing, line dance, or yoga, please stop by the Adult School at 1200 North E Street or call 388-6000 for more information.

Clorox GrantKimbark Elementary School has

applied for a $20,000 Clorox “Power a Bright Future” grant to support its sixth-grade trip to Catalina Island. You can help them win this grant by voting for their entry entitled “Kimbark Catalina Ecosystem Field Trip” daily now through November 1. Log onto www.powerabrightfuture.com, cre-ate a login, and type Kimbark in the search box.

Golden Apple If you know an employee who

has been with the District for three or

more years and performs his/her job in a manner that reflects the ideals, mission, and goals of the District in a commendable, professional manner, consider nominating him/her for a Golden Apple award. The nomina- tion form is available online at www.sbcusd.com/goldenapple and must be submitted to the Communications Department by 4 p.m. on Friday, November 5.

Open HouseTake a moment on Wednesday,

November 3 to visit the District Police Department’s Open House from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. District Police is located at 536 West Baseline Avenue in San Bernardino.

Craft FaireDon’t miss the District’s Holiday

Craft, Gift, & Food Faire at the Board of Education building on Friday, November 5. Call Sheri Becar at 881-8120, ext. 402729 for details or to reserve a vendor booth by the October 29 deadline.

Being Web WiseYour opinion counts,

and the District’s webpage gives you two ways to share your views. Visit www.sbcusd.com and go to Parent Resources. Click on Customer Service and the page with the Customer Service questionnaire will appear. Users can also complete the monthly opinion poll located at the bottom, right-hand corner of the homepage. Remember, your opinion counts!

Free Tutoring Professional Tutors of America,

Inc. is offering free tutoring services to the children of soldiers who lost their lives in the Iraqi or Afghan wars. If you know of any qualifying families, please ask them to call 1-800-832-2487.

Retirement WorkshopSchoolsFirst Federal Credit

Union is holding a retirement planning workshop on October 28 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss 403(b)/457(b) plans avail-able to all certificated and classified District employees. The workshop will be held at the credit union’s Riverside University branch. For more informa-tion, call 1-800-462-8328.

SBHS ReunionSave the date for the San

Bernardino High School Class of 1961 reunion, which will be June 24-26, 2011. The tentative schedule includes a Friday night get together at the Hilton, a Saturday afternoon picnic, and a tour of SBHS followed by dinner. For more informa-tion or to submit information about missing classmates, please call Julie Johnson at (951) 315-6013, Jim Smith at 915-4785, or Bill Simon at 213-1279.

Tuition ScholarshipsArizona’s Grand Canyon Univer-

sity is offering scholarships for teach-ers who are interested in enrolling in its online education program. GCU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers a variety of graduate degree programs for teach-ers. For more information, please go to http://www.gcu.edu/ec/dcruz or email counselor Daniel Cruz at dcruz@online.gcu.edu.