Friends, Check out the movie "Freedom Writers", now playing in theaters. Through the story of a Long Beach classroom in 1994 it shows how education can be...
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playeredu@...
Feb 1, 2007 4:14 pm
I have heard her (teacher) speak at several conferences in past years. She has brought one or two students from that period of her life. Last time she spoke...
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sunsetjill
Feb 1, 2007 5:24 pm
Thanks for the Post Jim! I don't know anyone that goes to Sheldon, but a few houses away from me is the Resident Boarder for Sheldon. That's because it's in...
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sunsetjill
Feb 1, 2007 8:02 pm
Public primary/middle schools in El Sobrante: CRESPI JUNIOR HIGH (Students: 881; Location: 1121 ALLVIEW AVE.; Grades: 07 - 08) SHELDON ELEMENTARY (Students:...
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Francie
fdkunaniec
Feb 2, 2007 4:04 am
Hi, Jill- Hope that you'll be feeling better soon. This is just a slight correction to your list. Juan Crespi, El Sobrante Elementary and Olinda are all...
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sunsetjill
Feb 2, 2007 4:19 am
Thanks Again Francie! I copied that information off a page about El Sobrante. I ran into Jon Gioala, about a year ago at City Of San Pablo and he was just as...
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jim cowen
jimcowen
Feb 2, 2007 6:08 am
Well, technically, Olinda is in the city of Richmond, although Olinda Road and the house next to the school are in county. The only schools in unincorporated...
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sunsetjill
Feb 2, 2007 3:33 pm
Thanks Jim! I found the information about the schools at the following site : http://www.city-data.com/city/El-Sobrante-California.html I found a map at this...
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sunsetjill
Feb 2, 2007 3:41 pm
Broken Link ... You need to copy and paste it yourself to view comments or go to www.hotcoco.com and find artical by Wetzel. This may work ...
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sunsetjill
Feb 3, 2007 2:50 am
Citizen Bond Oversight Committee I am gathering all the laws I can find regarding the Committee that pertain to the voting members. As in all of our laws I...
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Cathy Travlos
c_travlos
Feb 3, 2007 3:38 am
... Subject: February 7 Board mtg. Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:18:53 -0800 From: Paul Ehara <Paul.Ehara@...> To: Paul Ehara...
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sunsetjill
Feb 3, 2007 3:47 am
CALIFORNIA CODES EDUCATION CODE SECTION 15264-15276 15264. It is the intent of the Legislature that all of the following are realized: (a) Vigorous efforts...
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sunsetjill
Feb 3, 2007 5:40 pm
Thank You for sharing. I have a feeling it is time to go to the District Attorney on this. The problem is I just don't have the time. I know it looks like I...
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petr_loubal
Feb 3, 2007 9:32 pm
(DRAFT) Thanks for the provided information, I will follow it up. Unfortunately many of my questions remain unanswered. Therefore the following is a...
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sunsetjill
Feb 3, 2007 9:39 pm
The Superintendent recommended Gary Bell under the Business organization category. The School Board approved him on 6/14/06 and his term ends 5/08 and he is...
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Charley Cowens
charley_cowens
Feb 3, 2007 9:45 pm
Here's a slightly different take on movies like this in an NY Time OpEd pieces by a teacher in the Bronx: ...
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sunsetjill
Feb 3, 2007 9:46 pm
A few other details I just read. Gary Bell ran for mayor of Richmond November 2006 and he sits on the advisory committe of the Ed Fund ... and ... member ... ...
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sunsetjill
Feb 3, 2007 10:21 pm
Oh Great I just googles and found out his name is Keith Alm as Bell's alterate. He was appointed June 6, 2006. He also is with Richmond Chamber of Commerce...
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sunsetjill
Feb 4, 2007 1:35 am
To: Mr. Antonio Medrano, Chairman of the West Contra Costa Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Subject: Politicization of the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee ...
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jim cowen
jimcowen
Feb 4, 2007 1:42 am
Jill I understand a desire to not want anyone with a conflict of interest. But, please keep in mind, there is NOBODY anywhere that does not have SOME conflict...
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sunsetjill
Feb 4, 2007 2:05 am
Jim, I am often misinterpreted. When I read the laws, these people have to disclose their conflict of interests in writing prior to being CBOC members. It...
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Kevin Rivard
kfrivard50
Feb 4, 2007 2:33 am
All the dots connect. The last dots are in the School Board Packet, Exhibit A Closed Session Agenda, Conference with Real Estate Negotiator that lists land...
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Charley Cowens
charley_cowens
Feb 4, 2007 3:16 am
Jill- It certainly sounded like you were saying something different. One of the ed. code sentences you've posted before is pretty straight-forward about who...
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Charley Cowens
charley_cowens
Feb 4, 2007 3:28 am
Jill- Without revealing any names, what is the "sharing" you're talking about? There are two kinds of the sort of petitioning you mentioned that might happen:...
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sunsetjill
Feb 4, 2007 3:43 am
OK Number 2 on the list is: James McClelland and he was recommended by the Superintendent. It shows the Board approved him June 15, 2005, but the funny thing...
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sunsetjill
Feb 4, 2007 3:44 am
Jon wrote me directly. I sent Jon the post "thank you for sharing" etc and decided to post that response to this group. Jon then contacted me again and said...
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sunsetjill
Feb 4, 2007 4:05 am
Charley the accusation as you put it I found at http://www.wccae.info/business_&_finance-spring.htm Now I could have made a mistake as I am human, because it...
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sunsetjill
Feb 4, 2007 5:38 am
#4 on the list is vacant and up for grabs! The Category is Parent or Guardian and shows the Superintendent recommends it. So if you are interested I suggest...
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Cathy Travlos
c_travlos
Feb 4, 2007 6:43 am
Kevin, This bit of property has been on the closed session agenda every meeting for a very long time. I checked a few random meetings and it was there as far...
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petr_loubal
Feb 4, 2007 4:53 pm
Here's another "dot connection." At an El Cerrito Council meeting last month Bill Jones, probably setting the stage for "Goals setting" which was supposed to...
