SchoolsDavis Media Access (DMA) and the Vanguard will host a Virtual Townhall Meeting on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 with the Davis Joint Unified School District.
The event features:
- Superintendent James Hammond
- Chief Budget Officer Bruce Colby
- School Board President Sheila Allen
- Vanguard Publisher/ Founder David Greenwald as the moderator
- The audio will air on KDRT 95.7 FM during the ordinary Vanguard time slot, Wednesday December 3, 2008 from 6 pm to 7 pm.
- The video will be broadcast on Cable Channel 15 around that time as well, the exact time will be announced at a later date.
- The Vanguard will post the streaming video of the broadcast on its blog located at http://davisvanguard.blogspot.com when it becomes available.
Members of the public will post questions in the comment section below. Those questions will be reviewed and the best questions will be used during the hour program. The guests from the school district and school board will answer the questions as posed by the moderator.
Questions can also be submitted by email.
In order for this to be a successful event, we need lots of good questions and tough questions. So please, post them below. Also pass this on to anyone who might be interested in participating. This is your chance to ask questions about the Davis School District.
Interested in exploring the letter to the editor last night about the ??$3 million dollar sports complex at the HS. I may have total wrong but think it was this…..would like to know more about this expenditure given the state of the economy, budget and what the community has again just stepped up for….thanks.
Interested in exploring the letter to the editor last night about the ??$3 million dollar sports complex at the HS. I may have total wrong but think it was this…..would like to know more about this expenditure given the state of the economy, budget and what the community has again just stepped up for….thanks.
Interested in exploring the letter to the editor last night about the ??$3 million dollar sports complex at the HS. I may have total wrong but think it was this…..would like to know more about this expenditure given the state of the economy, budget and what the community has again just stepped up for….thanks.
Interested in exploring the letter to the editor last night about the ??$3 million dollar sports complex at the HS. I may have total wrong but think it was this…..would like to know more about this expenditure given the state of the economy, budget and what the community has again just stepped up for….thanks.
Interested in exploring the letter to the editor last night about the ??$3 million dollar sports complex at the HS. I may have total wrong but think it was this…..would like to know more about this expenditure given the state of the economy, budget and what the community has again just stepped up for….thanks.
How does the district propose to respond to the mid-year cuts proposed by the governor? What would they consider cutting, potentially?
How does the district propose to respond to the mid-year cuts proposed by the governor? What would they consider cutting, potentially?
How does the district propose to respond to the mid-year cuts proposed by the governor? What would they consider cutting, potentially?
How does the district propose to respond to the mid-year cuts proposed by the governor? What would they consider cutting, potentially?
How does the district propose to respond to the mid-year cuts proposed by the governor? What would they consider cutting, potentially?
What would the district do if the January draft budget indicates cuts that are much worse than last year? How do Measures Q & W determine what gets considered for cuts?
What would the district do if the January draft budget indicates cuts that are much worse than last year? How do Measures Q & W determine what gets considered for cuts?
What would the district do if the January draft budget indicates cuts that are much worse than last year? How do Measures Q & W determine what gets considered for cuts?
What would the district do if the January draft budget indicates cuts that are much worse than last year? How do Measures Q & W determine what gets considered for cuts?
What would the district do if the January draft budget indicates cuts that are much worse than last year? How do Measures Q & W determine what gets considered for cuts?
Please describe the role of the oversight committees.
Please describe the role of the oversight committees.
Please describe the role of the oversight committees.
Please describe the role of the oversight committees.
Please describe the role of the oversight committees.
I have two questions:
1) My understanding is that although operating and infrastructure budgets are separate and the operating budget cannot use money allocated for building schools, under special circumstances, such as a certain degree of certainty that there will not be any need to build a new school in near future, infrastructure funds may be transferred to the operating budget. Since the school district is operating under the assumption that our enrollments will not rise significantly in near future, why are the trustees not considering the transfer of some infrastructure funds to the operating budget instead of asking us to pay more taxes every year, or making the whole community spend endless time and energy in fund-raising? The Grande property and the Nugget fields could be used to pay teachers’ salaries, if we are so sure that our enrollments will not rise.
2) This question may sound like it is contradicting the earlier one, but it is not meant to be: this year our enrollments rose despite all kinds of assurances by the district that they were doomed to fall. A few people from Davis OPEN had argued that the enrollment predictions that were used to close Valley Oak had been “cooked” (there were three sets of data, the earliest one most optimistic, and the last one the most pessimistic; not surprisingly, the most pessimistic data ended up forming the basis of the closure decision). It seems like they were right. Did it occur to anyone to open an investigation into the details of the process by which the most pessimistic data set was selected by the company called Davis Demographics? Also, if the enrollments continue to rise, will the district consider re-opening Valley Oak?
I have two questions:
1) My understanding is that although operating and infrastructure budgets are separate and the operating budget cannot use money allocated for building schools, under special circumstances, such as a certain degree of certainty that there will not be any need to build a new school in near future, infrastructure funds may be transferred to the operating budget. Since the school district is operating under the assumption that our enrollments will not rise significantly in near future, why are the trustees not considering the transfer of some infrastructure funds to the operating budget instead of asking us to pay more taxes every year, or making the whole community spend endless time and energy in fund-raising? The Grande property and the Nugget fields could be used to pay teachers’ salaries, if we are so sure that our enrollments will not rise.
2) This question may sound like it is contradicting the earlier one, but it is not meant to be: this year our enrollments rose despite all kinds of assurances by the district that they were doomed to fall. A few people from Davis OPEN had argued that the enrollment predictions that were used to close Valley Oak had been “cooked” (there were three sets of data, the earliest one most optimistic, and the last one the most pessimistic; not surprisingly, the most pessimistic data ended up forming the basis of the closure decision). It seems like they were right. Did it occur to anyone to open an investigation into the details of the process by which the most pessimistic data set was selected by the company called Davis Demographics? Also, if the enrollments continue to rise, will the district consider re-opening Valley Oak?
I have two questions:
1) My understanding is that although operating and infrastructure budgets are separate and the operating budget cannot use money allocated for building schools, under special circumstances, such as a certain degree of certainty that there will not be any need to build a new school in near future, infrastructure funds may be transferred to the operating budget. Since the school district is operating under the assumption that our enrollments will not rise significantly in near future, why are the trustees not considering the transfer of some infrastructure funds to the operating budget instead of asking us to pay more taxes every year, or making the whole community spend endless time and energy in fund-raising? The Grande property and the Nugget fields could be used to pay teachers’ salaries, if we are so sure that our enrollments will not rise.
2) This question may sound like it is contradicting the earlier one, but it is not meant to be: this year our enrollments rose despite all kinds of assurances by the district that they were doomed to fall. A few people from Davis OPEN had argued that the enrollment predictions that were used to close Valley Oak had been “cooked” (there were three sets of data, the earliest one most optimistic, and the last one the most pessimistic; not surprisingly, the most pessimistic data ended up forming the basis of the closure decision). It seems like they were right. Did it occur to anyone to open an investigation into the details of the process by which the most pessimistic data set was selected by the company called Davis Demographics? Also, if the enrollments continue to rise, will the district consider re-opening Valley Oak?
I have two questions:
1) My understanding is that although operating and infrastructure budgets are separate and the operating budget cannot use money allocated for building schools, under special circumstances, such as a certain degree of certainty that there will not be any need to build a new school in near future, infrastructure funds may be transferred to the operating budget. Since the school district is operating under the assumption that our enrollments will not rise significantly in near future, why are the trustees not considering the transfer of some infrastructure funds to the operating budget instead of asking us to pay more taxes every year, or making the whole community spend endless time and energy in fund-raising? The Grande property and the Nugget fields could be used to pay teachers’ salaries, if we are so sure that our enrollments will not rise.
2) This question may sound like it is contradicting the earlier one, but it is not meant to be: this year our enrollments rose despite all kinds of assurances by the district that they were doomed to fall. A few people from Davis OPEN had argued that the enrollment predictions that were used to close Valley Oak had been “cooked” (there were three sets of data, the earliest one most optimistic, and the last one the most pessimistic; not surprisingly, the most pessimistic data ended up forming the basis of the closure decision). It seems like they were right. Did it occur to anyone to open an investigation into the details of the process by which the most pessimistic data set was selected by the company called Davis Demographics? Also, if the enrollments continue to rise, will the district consider re-opening Valley Oak?
I have two questions:
1) My understanding is that although operating and infrastructure budgets are separate and the operating budget cannot use money allocated for building schools, under special circumstances, such as a certain degree of certainty that there will not be any need to build a new school in near future, infrastructure funds may be transferred to the operating budget. Since the school district is operating under the assumption that our enrollments will not rise significantly in near future, why are the trustees not considering the transfer of some infrastructure funds to the operating budget instead of asking us to pay more taxes every year, or making the whole community spend endless time and energy in fund-raising? The Grande property and the Nugget fields could be used to pay teachers’ salaries, if we are so sure that our enrollments will not rise.
2) This question may sound like it is contradicting the earlier one, but it is not meant to be: this year our enrollments rose despite all kinds of assurances by the district that they were doomed to fall. A few people from Davis OPEN had argued that the enrollment predictions that were used to close Valley Oak had been “cooked” (there were three sets of data, the earliest one most optimistic, and the last one the most pessimistic; not surprisingly, the most pessimistic data ended up forming the basis of the closure decision). It seems like they were right. Did it occur to anyone to open an investigation into the details of the process by which the most pessimistic data set was selected by the company called Davis Demographics? Also, if the enrollments continue to rise, will the district consider re-opening Valley Oak?
During the fifteen years I have been a Davis resident it seems that the enrollment projections have diverged significantly from the actual enrollments that followed. As this process is so critical to planning, have any steps been added to improve the accuracy of projections? Has the district reviewed its track record vis-a-vis other districts and their methodologies? Is the process adequately buffered against being manipulated to support prexisting political or policy goals?
to anon 9:47
There is NO WAY UNDER STATE LAW, that facilite funds can be used to pay for te general fund or teacher salaires, ZERO CHANCE!
Here is my questions: Is it a possibilty to move emerson junior high to new school site in west village? (I believe that part of the deal was a school for DJUSD)
Maybe that makes more sense while the district renovates all there district wide facilities.
During the fifteen years I have been a Davis resident it seems that the enrollment projections have diverged significantly from the actual enrollments that followed. As this process is so critical to planning, have any steps been added to improve the accuracy of projections? Has the district reviewed its track record vis-a-vis other districts and their methodologies? Is the process adequately buffered against being manipulated to support prexisting political or policy goals?
to anon 9:47
There is NO WAY UNDER STATE LAW, that facilite funds can be used to pay for te general fund or teacher salaires, ZERO CHANCE!
Here is my questions: Is it a possibilty to move emerson junior high to new school site in west village? (I believe that part of the deal was a school for DJUSD)
Maybe that makes more sense while the district renovates all there district wide facilities.
During the fifteen years I have been a Davis resident it seems that the enrollment projections have diverged significantly from the actual enrollments that followed. As this process is so critical to planning, have any steps been added to improve the accuracy of projections? Has the district reviewed its track record vis-a-vis other districts and their methodologies? Is the process adequately buffered against being manipulated to support prexisting political or policy goals?
to anon 9:47
There is NO WAY UNDER STATE LAW, that facilite funds can be used to pay for te general fund or teacher salaires, ZERO CHANCE!
Here is my questions: Is it a possibilty to move emerson junior high to new school site in west village? (I believe that part of the deal was a school for DJUSD)
Maybe that makes more sense while the district renovates all there district wide facilities.
During the fifteen years I have been a Davis resident it seems that the enrollment projections have diverged significantly from the actual enrollments that followed. As this process is so critical to planning, have any steps been added to improve the accuracy of projections? Has the district reviewed its track record vis-a-vis other districts and their methodologies? Is the process adequately buffered against being manipulated to support prexisting political or policy goals?
During the fifteen years I have been a Davis resident it seems that the enrollment projections have diverged significantly from the actual enrollments that followed. As this process is so critical to planning, have any steps been added to improve the accuracy of projections? Has the district reviewed its track record vis-a-vis other districts and their methodologies? Is the process adequately buffered against being manipulated to support prexisting political or policy goals?
to anon 9:47
There is NO WAY UNDER STATE LAW, that facilite funds can be used to pay for te general fund or teacher salaires, ZERO CHANCE!
Here is my questions: Is it a possibilty to move emerson junior high to new school site in west village? (I believe that part of the deal was a school for DJUSD)
Maybe that makes more sense while the district renovates all there district wide facilities.
Several questions…
1. If we are forced to cut as the result of further state budget problems, where will the first cuts go?
2. What schools if any could possibly be closed to free up funding for programs?
3. What are the educational priorities of the district or are they on hold due to budget concerns?
Several questions…
1. If we are forced to cut as the result of further state budget problems, where will the first cuts go?
2. What schools if any could possibly be closed to free up funding for programs?
3. What are the educational priorities of the district or are they on hold due to budget concerns?
Several questions…
1. If we are forced to cut as the result of further state budget problems, where will the first cuts go?
2. What schools if any could possibly be closed to free up funding for programs?
3. What are the educational priorities of the district or are they on hold due to budget concerns?
Several questions…
1. If we are forced to cut as the result of further state budget problems, where will the first cuts go?
2. What schools if any could possibly be closed to free up funding for programs?
3. What are the educational priorities of the district or are they on hold due to budget concerns?
How can the district better martial its resources to brave the budget slowdown and impending recession?
How can the district better martial its resources to brave the budget slowdown and impending recession?
How can the district better martial its resources to brave the budget slowdown and impending recession?
How can the district better martial its resources to brave the budget slowdown and impending recession?
“There is NO WAY UNDER STATE LAW, that facilite funds can be used to pay for te general fund or teacher salaires, ZERO CHANCE!”
This would actually be a good question–there is a way under state law that facility funds can be used for general purposes, but it comes with a steep price.
“There is NO WAY UNDER STATE LAW, that facilite funds can be used to pay for te general fund or teacher salaires, ZERO CHANCE!”
This would actually be a good question–there is a way under state law that facility funds can be used for general purposes, but it comes with a steep price.
“There is NO WAY UNDER STATE LAW, that facilite funds can be used to pay for te general fund or teacher salaires, ZERO CHANCE!”
This would actually be a good question–there is a way under state law that facility funds can be used for general purposes, but it comes with a steep price.
“There is NO WAY UNDER STATE LAW, that facilite funds can be used to pay for te general fund or teacher salaires, ZERO CHANCE!”
This would actually be a good question–there is a way under state law that facility funds can be used for general purposes, but it comes with a steep price.
DPD,
Spending building funds on General fund is the WORST IDEA EVER! We will have even worse facilities than we do now!
Also it would be a short tearm FIX.
DPD you should not even give that question diginity. Its AN HORRIBLE IDEA
DPD,
Spending building funds on General fund is the WORST IDEA EVER! We will have even worse facilities than we do now!
Also it would be a short tearm FIX.
DPD you should not even give that question diginity. Its AN HORRIBLE IDEA
DPD,
Spending building funds on General fund is the WORST IDEA EVER! We will have even worse facilities than we do now!
Also it would be a short tearm FIX.
DPD you should not even give that question diginity. Its AN HORRIBLE IDEA
DPD,
Spending building funds on General fund is the WORST IDEA EVER! We will have even worse facilities than we do now!
Also it would be a short tearm FIX.
DPD you should not even give that question diginity. Its AN HORRIBLE IDEA
I agree with you Woodland Graduate, but as on a technical level it is possible, as I said, at a steep price. Perhaps I understated how steep the price would be, I think it would involve forgoing any grants and facility bond money for 15 years or something on that order. It is a horrible idea, and not feasible.
I agree with you Woodland Graduate, but as on a technical level it is possible, as I said, at a steep price. Perhaps I understated how steep the price would be, I think it would involve forgoing any grants and facility bond money for 15 years or something on that order. It is a horrible idea, and not feasible.
I agree with you Woodland Graduate, but as on a technical level it is possible, as I said, at a steep price. Perhaps I understated how steep the price would be, I think it would involve forgoing any grants and facility bond money for 15 years or something on that order. It is a horrible idea, and not feasible.
I agree with you Woodland Graduate, but as on a technical level it is possible, as I said, at a steep price. Perhaps I understated how steep the price would be, I think it would involve forgoing any grants and facility bond money for 15 years or something on that order. It is a horrible idea, and not feasible.
Are there specific goals and benchmarks the district has to close the achievement gap?
(i.e., by the year 20??, test scores will reach this level)
Are there specific goals and benchmarks the district has to close the achievement gap?
(i.e., by the year 20??, test scores will reach this level)
Are there specific goals and benchmarks the district has to close the achievement gap?
(i.e., by the year 20??, test scores will reach this level)
Are there specific goals and benchmarks the district has to close the achievement gap?
(i.e., by the year 20??, test scores will reach this level)
Are there ways that community volunteers can volunteer time in the public schools? What kinds of volunteer help would the district need? How does one make contact to do volunteer work?
Are there ways that community volunteers can volunteer time in the public schools? What kinds of volunteer help would the district need? How does one make contact to do volunteer work?
Are there ways that community volunteers can volunteer time in the public schools? What kinds of volunteer help would the district need? How does one make contact to do volunteer work?
Are there ways that community volunteers can volunteer time in the public schools? What kinds of volunteer help would the district need? How does one make contact to do volunteer work?
Thanks DPD,
Hopefully that nonsense will get stoped.
Also Here is a Question for them, Is their anyway to spend facility Dollars that will earn/save money for the school district to help out the General Fund?
Thanks DPD,
Hopefully that nonsense will get stoped.
Also Here is a Question for them, Is their anyway to spend facility Dollars that will earn/save money for the school district to help out the General Fund?
Thanks DPD,
Hopefully that nonsense will get stoped.
Also Here is a Question for them, Is their anyway to spend facility Dollars that will earn/save money for the school district to help out the General Fund?
Thanks DPD,
Hopefully that nonsense will get stoped.
Also Here is a Question for them, Is their anyway to spend facility Dollars that will earn/save money for the school district to help out the General Fund?
1. Will the school board consider capping its annual increases in labor costs for teachers, administrators and staff — salary + benefits + load — at the CPI rate of inflation in future contracts, so that the district can avoid crises every time there is an economic downturn or a decrease in ADA? If this will be considered, why has it not been done already? If it won’t be considered, then is the board not laying the groundwork for future crises by agreeing to contracts which increase its costs at unsustainable levels and leave no room for economic downturns?
1. Will the school board consider capping its annual increases in labor costs for teachers, administrators and staff — salary + benefits + load — at the CPI rate of inflation in future contracts, so that the district can avoid crises every time there is an economic downturn or a decrease in ADA? If this will be considered, why has it not been done already? If it won’t be considered, then is the board not laying the groundwork for future crises by agreeing to contracts which increase its costs at unsustainable levels and leave no room for economic downturns?
1. Will the school board consider capping its annual increases in labor costs for teachers, administrators and staff — salary + benefits + load — at the CPI rate of inflation in future contracts, so that the district can avoid crises every time there is an economic downturn or a decrease in ADA? If this will be considered, why has it not been done already? If it won’t be considered, then is the board not laying the groundwork for future crises by agreeing to contracts which increase its costs at unsustainable levels and leave no room for economic downturns?
1. Will the school board consider capping its annual increases in labor costs for teachers, administrators and staff — salary + benefits + load — at the CPI rate of inflation in future contracts, so that the district can avoid crises every time there is an economic downturn or a decrease in ADA? If this will be considered, why has it not been done already? If it won’t be considered, then is the board not laying the groundwork for future crises by agreeing to contracts which increase its costs at unsustainable levels and leave no room for economic downturns?
What assurances can parents, students, and community members have that the school board is doing EVERYTHING within their power to make sure that Emerson Junior High will remain open?
What assurances can parents, students, and community members have that the school board is doing EVERYTHING within their power to make sure that Emerson Junior High will remain open?
What assurances can parents, students, and community members have that the school board is doing EVERYTHING within their power to make sure that Emerson Junior High will remain open?
What assurances can parents, students, and community members have that the school board is doing EVERYTHING within their power to make sure that Emerson Junior High will remain open?
Another approach to Rich’s question:
Will the school board consider capping its annual increases in labor costs for teachers, administrators and staff — salary + benefits + load — at the CPI rate of inflation in future contracts”
Change “CPI rate of inflation” to “actual state COLA”. CPI may well be higher than any increase the state gives in the next couple of years.
In other words, will the school board consider capping its annual increases at the rate which the state increases total unrestricted funds?
Another approach to Rich’s question:
Will the school board consider capping its annual increases in labor costs for teachers, administrators and staff — salary + benefits + load — at the CPI rate of inflation in future contracts”
Change “CPI rate of inflation” to “actual state COLA”. CPI may well be higher than any increase the state gives in the next couple of years.
In other words, will the school board consider capping its annual increases at the rate which the state increases total unrestricted funds?
Another approach to Rich’s question:
Will the school board consider capping its annual increases in labor costs for teachers, administrators and staff — salary + benefits + load — at the CPI rate of inflation in future contracts”
Change “CPI rate of inflation” to “actual state COLA”. CPI may well be higher than any increase the state gives in the next couple of years.
In other words, will the school board consider capping its annual increases at the rate which the state increases total unrestricted funds?
Another approach to Rich’s question:
Will the school board consider capping its annual increases in labor costs for teachers, administrators and staff — salary + benefits + load — at the CPI rate of inflation in future contracts”
Change “CPI rate of inflation” to “actual state COLA”. CPI may well be higher than any increase the state gives in the next couple of years.
In other words, will the school board consider capping its annual increases at the rate which the state increases total unrestricted funds?
What is the definition the School District/Board uses for “core curricula”. When and how does a program become part of the “core curricula”?
Who decides what a parcel tax is spent on? Is there any community input in this process? Why not have a parcel tax to save Emerson?
What is the definition the School District/Board uses for “core curricula”. When and how does a program become part of the “core curricula”?
Who decides what a parcel tax is spent on? Is there any community input in this process? Why not have a parcel tax to save Emerson?
What is the definition the School District/Board uses for “core curricula”. When and how does a program become part of the “core curricula”?
Who decides what a parcel tax is spent on? Is there any community input in this process? Why not have a parcel tax to save Emerson?
What is the definition the School District/Board uses for “core curricula”. When and how does a program become part of the “core curricula”?
Who decides what a parcel tax is spent on? Is there any community input in this process? Why not have a parcel tax to save Emerson?
Or to put it a different way, why wasn’t there a parcel tax to save Emerson?
Or to put it a different way, why wasn’t there a parcel tax to save Emerson?
Or to put it a different way, why wasn’t there a parcel tax to save Emerson?
Or to put it a different way, why wasn’t there a parcel tax to save Emerson?
Anon: Not to judge your question, but I am not sure what you are asking. Emerson hasn’t been closed. So do you mean why wasn’t there a parcel tax to save Valley Oak or are you asking something else?
Anon: Not to judge your question, but I am not sure what you are asking. Emerson hasn’t been closed. So do you mean why wasn’t there a parcel tax to save Valley Oak or are you asking something else?
Anon: Not to judge your question, but I am not sure what you are asking. Emerson hasn’t been closed. So do you mean why wasn’t there a parcel tax to save Valley Oak or are you asking something else?
Anon: Not to judge your question, but I am not sure what you are asking. Emerson hasn’t been closed. So do you mean why wasn’t there a parcel tax to save Valley Oak or are you asking something else?
What other cost-saving devices can the district implement since this is reportedly the last parcel tax until 2011?
What other cost-saving devices can the district implement since this is reportedly the last parcel tax until 2011?
What other cost-saving devices can the district implement since this is reportedly the last parcel tax until 2011?
What other cost-saving devices can the district implement since this is reportedly the last parcel tax until 2011?
The DJUSD development plan for Grande is going to the City Council for approval in December.
Instead of selling the property to a developer, could they lease it for development, and then use the ongoing money from the lease for the general fund rather than the facilities fund?
The DJUSD development plan for Grande is going to the City Council for approval in December.
Instead of selling the property to a developer, could they lease it for development, and then use the ongoing money from the lease for the general fund rather than the facilities fund?
The DJUSD development plan for Grande is going to the City Council for approval in December.
Instead of selling the property to a developer, could they lease it for development, and then use the ongoing money from the lease for the general fund rather than the facilities fund?
The DJUSD development plan for Grande is going to the City Council for approval in December.
Instead of selling the property to a developer, could they lease it for development, and then use the ongoing money from the lease for the general fund rather than the facilities fund?
“What is the definition the School District/Board uses for “core curricula”. When and how does a program become part of the “core curricula”?”
I find this question frustratingly ignorant. Please go ahead and ask the question. Maybe this is Ms. Crunch lunch asking, here.
But it assumes that all the district should care about is “core curricula”. School districts are mandated to care about other things besides core curricula — like school lunch (federal mandate, I believe), physical accessibility to facilities (school bus for disabled students, for instance), certain minimal standards of clean restrooms, grounds, classrooms, etc.
“What is the definition the School District/Board uses for “core curricula”. When and how does a program become part of the “core curricula”?”
I find this question frustratingly ignorant. Please go ahead and ask the question. Maybe this is Ms. Crunch lunch asking, here.
But it assumes that all the district should care about is “core curricula”. School districts are mandated to care about other things besides core curricula — like school lunch (federal mandate, I believe), physical accessibility to facilities (school bus for disabled students, for instance), certain minimal standards of clean restrooms, grounds, classrooms, etc.
“What is the definition the School District/Board uses for “core curricula”. When and how does a program become part of the “core curricula”?”
I find this question frustratingly ignorant. Please go ahead and ask the question. Maybe this is Ms. Crunch lunch asking, here.
But it assumes that all the district should care about is “core curricula”. School districts are mandated to care about other things besides core curricula — like school lunch (federal mandate, I believe), physical accessibility to facilities (school bus for disabled students, for instance), certain minimal standards of clean restrooms, grounds, classrooms, etc.
“What is the definition the School District/Board uses for “core curricula”. When and how does a program become part of the “core curricula”?”
I find this question frustratingly ignorant. Please go ahead and ask the question. Maybe this is Ms. Crunch lunch asking, here.
But it assumes that all the district should care about is “core curricula”. School districts are mandated to care about other things besides core curricula — like school lunch (federal mandate, I believe), physical accessibility to facilities (school bus for disabled students, for instance), certain minimal standards of clean restrooms, grounds, classrooms, etc.
“Anonymous said…
“What is the definition the School District/Board uses for “core curricula”. When and how does a program become part of the “core curricula”?”
I find this question frustratingly ignorant. Please go ahead and ask the question. Maybe this is Ms. Crunch lunch asking, here.
But it assumes that all the district should care about is “core curricula”. School districts are mandated to care about other things besides core curricula — like school lunch (federal mandate, I believe), physical accessibility to facilities (school bus for disabled students, for instance), certain minimal standards of clean restrooms, grounds, classrooms, etc.”
You only find this question ignorant because it makes you feel uncomfortable – because the definition is so vague, and only the School District knows what the definition is. No one else in the community seems to. For instance, is the Crunch Lunch program part of the “core curricula” now? Is Da Vinci High? Is Mandarin Chinese 4? Were the programs at Valley Oak? Do you know what the definition of “core curricula” is? If so, tell me what the definition is as succeinctly as possible.
“Anonymous said…
“What is the definition the School District/Board uses for “core curricula”. When and how does a program become part of the “core curricula”?”
I find this question frustratingly ignorant. Please go ahead and ask the question. Maybe this is Ms. Crunch lunch asking, here.
But it assumes that all the district should care about is “core curricula”. School districts are mandated to care about other things besides core curricula — like school lunch (federal mandate, I believe), physical accessibility to facilities (school bus for disabled students, for instance), certain minimal standards of clean restrooms, grounds, classrooms, etc.”
You only find this question ignorant because it makes you feel uncomfortable – because the definition is so vague, and only the School District knows what the definition is. No one else in the community seems to. For instance, is the Crunch Lunch program part of the “core curricula” now? Is Da Vinci High? Is Mandarin Chinese 4? Were the programs at Valley Oak? Do you know what the definition of “core curricula” is? If so, tell me what the definition is as succeinctly as possible.
“Anonymous said…
“What is the definition the School District/Board uses for “core curricula”. When and how does a program become part of the “core curricula”?”
I find this question frustratingly ignorant. Please go ahead and ask the question. Maybe this is Ms. Crunch lunch asking, here.
But it assumes that all the district should care about is “core curricula”. School districts are mandated to care about other things besides core curricula — like school lunch (federal mandate, I believe), physical accessibility to facilities (school bus for disabled students, for instance), certain minimal standards of clean restrooms, grounds, classrooms, etc.”
You only find this question ignorant because it makes you feel uncomfortable – because the definition is so vague, and only the School District knows what the definition is. No one else in the community seems to. For instance, is the Crunch Lunch program part of the “core curricula” now? Is Da Vinci High? Is Mandarin Chinese 4? Were the programs at Valley Oak? Do you know what the definition of “core curricula” is? If so, tell me what the definition is as succeinctly as possible.
“Anonymous said…
“What is the definition the School District/Board uses for “core curricula”. When and how does a program become part of the “core curricula”?”
I find this question frustratingly ignorant. Please go ahead and ask the question. Maybe this is Ms. Crunch lunch asking, here.
But it assumes that all the district should care about is “core curricula”. School districts are mandated to care about other things besides core curricula — like school lunch (federal mandate, I believe), physical accessibility to facilities (school bus for disabled students, for instance), certain minimal standards of clean restrooms, grounds, classrooms, etc.”
You only find this question ignorant because it makes you feel uncomfortable – because the definition is so vague, and only the School District knows what the definition is. No one else in the community seems to. For instance, is the Crunch Lunch program part of the “core curricula” now? Is Da Vinci High? Is Mandarin Chinese 4? Were the programs at Valley Oak? Do you know what the definition of “core curricula” is? If so, tell me what the definition is as succeinctly as possible.
“You only find this question ignorant because it makes you feel uncomfortable – because the definition is so vague, and only the School District knows what the definition is. No one else in the community seems to. For instance, is the Crunch Lunch program part of the “core curricula” now? Is Da Vinci High? Is Mandarin Chinese 4? Were the programs at Valley Oak? Do you know what the definition of “core curricula” is? If so, tell me what the definition is as succeinctly as possible.”
And you have a way of avoiding the point.
Do you reject the premise that schools are responsible for a school lunch program?
Did you ever make it to that oversight committee meeting?
Did you make your complaints known to them?
Ultimately the local voters determine what the core curricula is based on their values.
Individually and collectively, school board trustees can declare one way or another what they believe core curricula to be. If you and enough other voters disagree, then you you or your candidate can redefine that.
I’m not uncomfortable with that. I work with it. I already had this discussion with school board members and administrators. How about you?
By all means, I hope Greenwald asks your questions. Because it seems that you are too lazy to contact district staff yourself and ask.
“You only find this question ignorant because it makes you feel uncomfortable – because the definition is so vague, and only the School District knows what the definition is. No one else in the community seems to. For instance, is the Crunch Lunch program part of the “core curricula” now? Is Da Vinci High? Is Mandarin Chinese 4? Were the programs at Valley Oak? Do you know what the definition of “core curricula” is? If so, tell me what the definition is as succeinctly as possible.”
And you have a way of avoiding the point.
Do you reject the premise that schools are responsible for a school lunch program?
Did you ever make it to that oversight committee meeting?
Did you make your complaints known to them?
Ultimately the local voters determine what the core curricula is based on their values.
Individually and collectively, school board trustees can declare one way or another what they believe core curricula to be. If you and enough other voters disagree, then you you or your candidate can redefine that.
I’m not uncomfortable with that. I work with it. I already had this discussion with school board members and administrators. How about you?
By all means, I hope Greenwald asks your questions. Because it seems that you are too lazy to contact district staff yourself and ask.
“You only find this question ignorant because it makes you feel uncomfortable – because the definition is so vague, and only the School District knows what the definition is. No one else in the community seems to. For instance, is the Crunch Lunch program part of the “core curricula” now? Is Da Vinci High? Is Mandarin Chinese 4? Were the programs at Valley Oak? Do you know what the definition of “core curricula” is? If so, tell me what the definition is as succeinctly as possible.”
And you have a way of avoiding the point.
Do you reject the premise that schools are responsible for a school lunch program?
Did you ever make it to that oversight committee meeting?
Did you make your complaints known to them?
Ultimately the local voters determine what the core curricula is based on their values.
Individually and collectively, school board trustees can declare one way or another what they believe core curricula to be. If you and enough other voters disagree, then you you or your candidate can redefine that.
I’m not uncomfortable with that. I work with it. I already had this discussion with school board members and administrators. How about you?
By all means, I hope Greenwald asks your questions. Because it seems that you are too lazy to contact district staff yourself and ask.
“You only find this question ignorant because it makes you feel uncomfortable – because the definition is so vague, and only the School District knows what the definition is. No one else in the community seems to. For instance, is the Crunch Lunch program part of the “core curricula” now? Is Da Vinci High? Is Mandarin Chinese 4? Were the programs at Valley Oak? Do you know what the definition of “core curricula” is? If so, tell me what the definition is as succeinctly as possible.”
And you have a way of avoiding the point.
Do you reject the premise that schools are responsible for a school lunch program?
Did you ever make it to that oversight committee meeting?
Did you make your complaints known to them?
Ultimately the local voters determine what the core curricula is based on their values.
Individually and collectively, school board trustees can declare one way or another what they believe core curricula to be. If you and enough other voters disagree, then you you or your candidate can redefine that.
I’m not uncomfortable with that. I work with it. I already had this discussion with school board members and administrators. How about you?
By all means, I hope Greenwald asks your questions. Because it seems that you are too lazy to contact district staff yourself and ask.
How would the parcel tax be renewed in 2011 if the district goes to even year elections for the school board?
How would the parcel tax be renewed in 2011 if the district goes to even year elections for the school board?
How would the parcel tax be renewed in 2011 if the district goes to even year elections for the school board?
How would the parcel tax be renewed in 2011 if the district goes to even year elections for the school board?
Are there benefits to students if you move the 9th grade to the high school? If so, what are those benefits?
Are there benefits to students if you move the 9th grade to the high school? If so, what are those benefits?
Are there benefits to students if you move the 9th grade to the high school? If so, what are those benefits?
Are there benefits to students if you move the 9th grade to the high school? If so, what are those benefits?
District demographic projections antcipate a general stable school population size for the next several years, and apparently the district is planning accordingly. This year’s enrollment numbers came in a little higher than expected. What are some possible plans the district could consider if future enrollment numbers continued to grow more than was expected?
District demographic projections antcipate a general stable school population size for the next several years, and apparently the district is planning accordingly. This year’s enrollment numbers came in a little higher than expected. What are some possible plans the district could consider if future enrollment numbers continued to grow more than was expected?
District demographic projections antcipate a general stable school population size for the next several years, and apparently the district is planning accordingly. This year’s enrollment numbers came in a little higher than expected. What are some possible plans the district could consider if future enrollment numbers continued to grow more than was expected?
District demographic projections antcipate a general stable school population size for the next several years, and apparently the district is planning accordingly. This year’s enrollment numbers came in a little higher than expected. What are some possible plans the district could consider if future enrollment numbers continued to grow more than was expected?
Have the recent financial problems on Wall Street affected the school budget or finances in any way?
Does the district have any investments that are affected? Has it affected the value of school bonds?
Have the recent financial problems on Wall Street affected the school budget or finances in any way?
Does the district have any investments that are affected? Has it affected the value of school bonds?
Have the recent financial problems on Wall Street affected the school budget or finances in any way?
Does the district have any investments that are affected? Has it affected the value of school bonds?
Have the recent financial problems on Wall Street affected the school budget or finances in any way?
Does the district have any investments that are affected? Has it affected the value of school bonds?
How much does the DJUSD spend on cable channel 17?
Is it appropriate to spend the money that way when it only benefits Comcast and its subscribers? Isn’t that using schools’ money to subsidize the nation’s biggest cable company?
How much does the DJUSD spend on cable channel 17?
Is it appropriate to spend the money that way when it only benefits Comcast and its subscribers? Isn’t that using schools’ money to subsidize the nation’s biggest cable company?
How much does the DJUSD spend on cable channel 17?
Is it appropriate to spend the money that way when it only benefits Comcast and its subscribers? Isn’t that using schools’ money to subsidize the nation’s biggest cable company?
How much does the DJUSD spend on cable channel 17?
Is it appropriate to spend the money that way when it only benefits Comcast and its subscribers? Isn’t that using schools’ money to subsidize the nation’s biggest cable company?
Looks like most of the money is under-written:
http://www.daviscable17.com/
Also remember Channel 17 proceeds Comcast coming to Davis.
Looks like most of the money is under-written:
http://www.daviscable17.com/
Also remember Channel 17 proceeds Comcast coming to Davis.
Looks like most of the money is under-written:
http://www.daviscable17.com/
Also remember Channel 17 proceeds Comcast coming to Davis.
Looks like most of the money is under-written:
http://www.daviscable17.com/
Also remember Channel 17 proceeds Comcast coming to Davis.
make that precedes (I must have had proceeds on my mind)
make that precedes (I must have had proceeds on my mind)
make that precedes (I must have had proceeds on my mind)
make that precedes (I must have had proceeds on my mind)
Would money going to a new sports field at DHS come out of money to repair Emerson?
Would money going to a new sports field at DHS come out of money to repair Emerson?
Would money going to a new sports field at DHS come out of money to repair Emerson?
Would money going to a new sports field at DHS come out of money to repair Emerson?
How does the district plan to use the proceeds from the sale of the Grande Property
How does the district plan to use the proceeds from the sale of the Grande Property
How does the district plan to use the proceeds from the sale of the Grande Property
How does the district plan to use the proceeds from the sale of the Grande Property
About 30 years ago, DHS went from being a 9-12 high school to becoming a 10-12 high school. Why was that change made at that time? How does the current situation bring about consideration for returning to that original configuration?
About 30 years ago, DHS went from being a 9-12 high school to becoming a 10-12 high school. Why was that change made at that time? How does the current situation bring about consideration for returning to that original configuration?
About 30 years ago, DHS went from being a 9-12 high school to becoming a 10-12 high school. Why was that change made at that time? How does the current situation bring about consideration for returning to that original configuration?
About 30 years ago, DHS went from being a 9-12 high school to becoming a 10-12 high school. Why was that change made at that time? How does the current situation bring about consideration for returning to that original configuration?
How are the ADA totals for the year so far? (the attendance numbers that determine funding for next year) Are there particular times of the year when attendance tends to fall?
How are the ADA totals for the year so far? (the attendance numbers that determine funding for next year) Are there particular times of the year when attendance tends to fall?
How are the ADA totals for the year so far? (the attendance numbers that determine funding for next year) Are there particular times of the year when attendance tends to fall?
How are the ADA totals for the year so far? (the attendance numbers that determine funding for next year) Are there particular times of the year when attendance tends to fall?
The district has had bad budget crises(caused by forces outside the district’s control) in ~1978-79, 1991, 2002-03, and 2008. Once we are out of this current crisis, it is almost certain we can anticipate another one within 10 years.
Is there a way that the district can better prepare for such crises with the high certainty that another crisis will come?
The district has had bad budget crises(caused by forces outside the district’s control) in ~1978-79, 1991, 2002-03, and 2008. Once we are out of this current crisis, it is almost certain we can anticipate another one within 10 years.
Is there a way that the district can better prepare for such crises with the high certainty that another crisis will come?
The district has had bad budget crises(caused by forces outside the district’s control) in ~1978-79, 1991, 2002-03, and 2008. Once we are out of this current crisis, it is almost certain we can anticipate another one within 10 years.
Is there a way that the district can better prepare for such crises with the high certainty that another crisis will come?
The district has had bad budget crises(caused by forces outside the district’s control) in ~1978-79, 1991, 2002-03, and 2008. Once we are out of this current crisis, it is almost certain we can anticipate another one within 10 years.
Is there a way that the district can better prepare for such crises with the high certainty that another crisis will come?
“Would money going to a new sports field at DHS come out of money to repair Emerson?”
I wondered the same thing. How can the School District have the nerve to talk about upgrading the High School Stadium, when they are talking about closing Emerson bc they don’t have the money for upgrades? Now I will assume there will be some double-speak about relative cost, so what I want to know is this: What is the cost to upgrade DHS? What is the cost to upgrade Emerson at a legal minimum? And is one be sacrificed for the other?
“Would money going to a new sports field at DHS come out of money to repair Emerson?”
I wondered the same thing. How can the School District have the nerve to talk about upgrading the High School Stadium, when they are talking about closing Emerson bc they don’t have the money for upgrades? Now I will assume there will be some double-speak about relative cost, so what I want to know is this: What is the cost to upgrade DHS? What is the cost to upgrade Emerson at a legal minimum? And is one be sacrificed for the other?
“Would money going to a new sports field at DHS come out of money to repair Emerson?”
I wondered the same thing. How can the School District have the nerve to talk about upgrading the High School Stadium, when they are talking about closing Emerson bc they don’t have the money for upgrades? Now I will assume there will be some double-speak about relative cost, so what I want to know is this: What is the cost to upgrade DHS? What is the cost to upgrade Emerson at a legal minimum? And is one be sacrificed for the other?
“Would money going to a new sports field at DHS come out of money to repair Emerson?”
I wondered the same thing. How can the School District have the nerve to talk about upgrading the High School Stadium, when they are talking about closing Emerson bc they don’t have the money for upgrades? Now I will assume there will be some double-speak about relative cost, so what I want to know is this: What is the cost to upgrade DHS? What is the cost to upgrade Emerson at a legal minimum? And is one be sacrificed for the other?
What is the DJUSD doing to address the potential financial shortfall coming, other than institution of parcel taxes; threatening layoffs? What positive things can the DJUSD do with its money management style to improve the situation? Or have they given up hope and ceded defeat, so the taxpayer and teachers are expected to absorb the loss as the only solution?
What is the DJUSD doing to address the potential financial shortfall coming, other than institution of parcel taxes; threatening layoffs? What positive things can the DJUSD do with its money management style to improve the situation? Or have they given up hope and ceded defeat, so the taxpayer and teachers are expected to absorb the loss as the only solution?
What is the DJUSD doing to address the potential financial shortfall coming, other than institution of parcel taxes; threatening layoffs? What positive things can the DJUSD do with its money management style to improve the situation? Or have they given up hope and ceded defeat, so the taxpayer and teachers are expected to absorb the loss as the only solution?
What is the DJUSD doing to address the potential financial shortfall coming, other than institution of parcel taxes; threatening layoffs? What positive things can the DJUSD do with its money management style to improve the situation? Or have they given up hope and ceded defeat, so the taxpayer and teachers are expected to absorb the loss as the only solution?
Is the “core curricula” defined by the community as one commenter suggested?
Is the “core curricula” defined by the community as one commenter suggested?
Is the “core curricula” defined by the community as one commenter suggested?
Is the “core curricula” defined by the community as one commenter suggested?
Regarding the question about channel 17 funding, “Perhaps answering the question said…”
“Looks like most of the money is under-written:
http://www.daviscable17.com/
Also remember Channel 17 proceeds Comcast coming to Davis.”
That link is for the Davis, Utah Chamber of Commerce’s channel. I’m left to assume that Davis CA’s channel 17 is tax funded.
And, I don’t see what channel 17 preceding Comcast has to do with anything if Comcast and its subscribers are the only beneficiaries now.
Regarding the question about channel 17 funding, “Perhaps answering the question said…”
“Looks like most of the money is under-written:
http://www.daviscable17.com/
Also remember Channel 17 proceeds Comcast coming to Davis.”
That link is for the Davis, Utah Chamber of Commerce’s channel. I’m left to assume that Davis CA’s channel 17 is tax funded.
And, I don’t see what channel 17 preceding Comcast has to do with anything if Comcast and its subscribers are the only beneficiaries now.
Regarding the question about channel 17 funding, “Perhaps answering the question said…”
“Looks like most of the money is under-written:
http://www.daviscable17.com/
Also remember Channel 17 proceeds Comcast coming to Davis.”
That link is for the Davis, Utah Chamber of Commerce’s channel. I’m left to assume that Davis CA’s channel 17 is tax funded.
And, I don’t see what channel 17 preceding Comcast has to do with anything if Comcast and its subscribers are the only beneficiaries now.
Regarding the question about channel 17 funding, “Perhaps answering the question said…”
“Looks like most of the money is under-written:
http://www.daviscable17.com/
Also remember Channel 17 proceeds Comcast coming to Davis.”
That link is for the Davis, Utah Chamber of Commerce’s channel. I’m left to assume that Davis CA’s channel 17 is tax funded.
And, I don’t see what channel 17 preceding Comcast has to do with anything if Comcast and its subscribers are the only beneficiaries now.
Here is the webpage for DJUSD’s Channel 17:
http://www.djusd.tv/
You are left to assume that it’s taxpayer supported? Based on what?
Davis Media Access, Comcast, and the City of Davis provide the support to this effort. What cost would the district have? DMA provides the volunteer staffing, the city of Davis the live broadcasts, and comcast the TV broadcast. I assume there is no cost to the district.
Here is the webpage for DJUSD’s Channel 17:
http://www.djusd.tv/
You are left to assume that it’s taxpayer supported? Based on what?
Davis Media Access, Comcast, and the City of Davis provide the support to this effort. What cost would the district have? DMA provides the volunteer staffing, the city of Davis the live broadcasts, and comcast the TV broadcast. I assume there is no cost to the district.
Here is the webpage for DJUSD’s Channel 17:
http://www.djusd.tv/
You are left to assume that it’s taxpayer supported? Based on what?
Davis Media Access, Comcast, and the City of Davis provide the support to this effort. What cost would the district have? DMA provides the volunteer staffing, the city of Davis the live broadcasts, and comcast the TV broadcast. I assume there is no cost to the district.
Here is the webpage for DJUSD’s Channel 17:
http://www.djusd.tv/
You are left to assume that it’s taxpayer supported? Based on what?
Davis Media Access, Comcast, and the City of Davis provide the support to this effort. What cost would the district have? DMA provides the volunteer staffing, the city of Davis the live broadcasts, and comcast the TV broadcast. I assume there is no cost to the district.
“How much does the DJUSD spend on cable channel 17?”
The City of Davis collects revenue as a result of its cable franchise agreement with Comcast. These fees have historically been earmarked to support community PEG (Public, Education, Government) media activities — primarily cable. Through an agreement that is generally arranged by the Davis Telecommunications Commission and approved by City Council, a portion of the franchise fees are distributed to several organizations in Davis — including DMA and DJUSD. The City and DMA both provide Channel 17 services to DJUSD as part of the annually negotiated agreement regarding use of franchise fees. Any Channel 17 expenses incurred directly by DJUSD are covered by the district’s allocation from the city as part of the PEG partnership. No DJUSD general funds are used to support Channel 17.
“How much does the DJUSD spend on cable channel 17?”
The City of Davis collects revenue as a result of its cable franchise agreement with Comcast. These fees have historically been earmarked to support community PEG (Public, Education, Government) media activities — primarily cable. Through an agreement that is generally arranged by the Davis Telecommunications Commission and approved by City Council, a portion of the franchise fees are distributed to several organizations in Davis — including DMA and DJUSD. The City and DMA both provide Channel 17 services to DJUSD as part of the annually negotiated agreement regarding use of franchise fees. Any Channel 17 expenses incurred directly by DJUSD are covered by the district’s allocation from the city as part of the PEG partnership. No DJUSD general funds are used to support Channel 17.
“How much does the DJUSD spend on cable channel 17?”
The City of Davis collects revenue as a result of its cable franchise agreement with Comcast. These fees have historically been earmarked to support community PEG (Public, Education, Government) media activities — primarily cable. Through an agreement that is generally arranged by the Davis Telecommunications Commission and approved by City Council, a portion of the franchise fees are distributed to several organizations in Davis — including DMA and DJUSD. The City and DMA both provide Channel 17 services to DJUSD as part of the annually negotiated agreement regarding use of franchise fees. Any Channel 17 expenses incurred directly by DJUSD are covered by the district’s allocation from the city as part of the PEG partnership. No DJUSD general funds are used to support Channel 17.
“How much does the DJUSD spend on cable channel 17?”
The City of Davis collects revenue as a result of its cable franchise agreement with Comcast. These fees have historically been earmarked to support community PEG (Public, Education, Government) media activities — primarily cable. Through an agreement that is generally arranged by the Davis Telecommunications Commission and approved by City Council, a portion of the franchise fees are distributed to several organizations in Davis — including DMA and DJUSD. The City and DMA both provide Channel 17 services to DJUSD as part of the annually negotiated agreement regarding use of franchise fees. Any Channel 17 expenses incurred directly by DJUSD are covered by the district’s allocation from the city as part of the PEG partnership. No DJUSD general funds are used to support Channel 17.
RE: Channel 17
The Comcast PEG channels in Davis (Channels 15-17) are provided as part of the local cable franchise agreement. Any money spent by DMA or DJUSD on cable/channel expenses goes to pay for programming or local production costs. The PEG channels are not a direct source of revenue for Comcast.
RE: Channel 17
The Comcast PEG channels in Davis (Channels 15-17) are provided as part of the local cable franchise agreement. Any money spent by DMA or DJUSD on cable/channel expenses goes to pay for programming or local production costs. The PEG channels are not a direct source of revenue for Comcast.
RE: Channel 17
The Comcast PEG channels in Davis (Channels 15-17) are provided as part of the local cable franchise agreement. Any money spent by DMA or DJUSD on cable/channel expenses goes to pay for programming or local production costs. The PEG channels are not a direct source of revenue for Comcast.
RE: Channel 17
The Comcast PEG channels in Davis (Channels 15-17) are provided as part of the local cable franchise agreement. Any money spent by DMA or DJUSD on cable/channel expenses goes to pay for programming or local production costs. The PEG channels are not a direct source of revenue for Comcast.
We have been talking about facilities money for the last couple of years without deciding where to spend some. The proposed multi-sports stadium renovation is about 40 years overdue, could be a liability and is certainly not a bad idea. As far as I know it is the only revenue-generating renovation that is out there. New track, new concession stands, new revenue! Research it before you bash it.
And the prospect of private matching funding, and not through a bond measure. . .
And sell the Grande property tomorrow, as we sat on this the price has topped out and now is crashing to the ground.
Question – Now that the Governor is getting ready to cut more from the school budget, is the district going to back another school bond to make up for cuts that will more than likely negate the influx of measure w? And perhaps measure Q?
We have been talking about facilities money for the last couple of years without deciding where to spend some. The proposed multi-sports stadium renovation is about 40 years overdue, could be a liability and is certainly not a bad idea. As far as I know it is the only revenue-generating renovation that is out there. New track, new concession stands, new revenue! Research it before you bash it.
And the prospect of private matching funding, and not through a bond measure. . .
And sell the Grande property tomorrow, as we sat on this the price has topped out and now is crashing to the ground.
Question – Now that the Governor is getting ready to cut more from the school budget, is the district going to back another school bond to make up for cuts that will more than likely negate the influx of measure w? And perhaps measure Q?
We have been talking about facilities money for the last couple of years without deciding where to spend some. The proposed multi-sports stadium renovation is about 40 years overdue, could be a liability and is certainly not a bad idea. As far as I know it is the only revenue-generating renovation that is out there. New track, new concession stands, new revenue! Research it before you bash it.
And the prospect of private matching funding, and not through a bond measure. . .
And sell the Grande property tomorrow, as we sat on this the price has topped out and now is crashing to the ground.
Question – Now that the Governor is getting ready to cut more from the school budget, is the district going to back another school bond to make up for cuts that will more than likely negate the influx of measure w? And perhaps measure Q?
We have been talking about facilities money for the last couple of years without deciding where to spend some. The proposed multi-sports stadium renovation is about 40 years overdue, could be a liability and is certainly not a bad idea. As far as I know it is the only revenue-generating renovation that is out there. New track, new concession stands, new revenue! Research it before you bash it.
And the prospect of private matching funding, and not through a bond measure. . .
And sell the Grande property tomorrow, as we sat on this the price has topped out and now is crashing to the ground.
Question – Now that the Governor is getting ready to cut more from the school budget, is the district going to back another school bond to make up for cuts that will more than likely negate the influx of measure w? And perhaps measure Q?
Has the district considered creating a long-term master plan for school facilities such as the City of Davis’ General Plan? Wouldn’t this allow the best use of our community’s limited resources and ensure transparency in the planning process???
Has the district considered creating a long-term master plan for school facilities such as the City of Davis’ General Plan? Wouldn’t this allow the best use of our community’s limited resources and ensure transparency in the planning process???
Has the district considered creating a long-term master plan for school facilities such as the City of Davis’ General Plan? Wouldn’t this allow the best use of our community’s limited resources and ensure transparency in the planning process???
Has the district considered creating a long-term master plan for school facilities such as the City of Davis’ General Plan? Wouldn’t this allow the best use of our community’s limited resources and ensure transparency in the planning process???
Yes they do a master plan and I think are working on a new master plan right now.
Yes they do a master plan and I think are working on a new master plan right now.
Yes they do a master plan and I think are working on a new master plan right now.
Yes they do a master plan and I think are working on a new master plan right now.
Hey there- happened to be reading through these comments in preparation for tomorrows Town Forum, and saw the comments about Ch. 17. Glad to see some Anonymous posters clear things up a bit, though the specifics were still a bit muddy. The money (relatively small compared to how much video production actually costs!) comes FROM the cable company in exchange for use of the public right of way for their profit making business. For more information, watch this video of a lawyer answering questions about community access television, of which educational access (and Channel 17 http://www.djusd.tv) is a part:
http://simsburytv.org/blog/2008/12/answers-to-questions-about-public.html
Hey there- happened to be reading through these comments in preparation for tomorrows Town Forum, and saw the comments about Ch. 17. Glad to see some Anonymous posters clear things up a bit, though the specifics were still a bit muddy. The money (relatively small compared to how much video production actually costs!) comes FROM the cable company in exchange for use of the public right of way for their profit making business. For more information, watch this video of a lawyer answering questions about community access television, of which educational access (and Channel 17 http://www.djusd.tv) is a part:
http://simsburytv.org/blog/2008/12/answers-to-questions-about-public.html
Hey there- happened to be reading through these comments in preparation for tomorrows Town Forum, and saw the comments about Ch. 17. Glad to see some Anonymous posters clear things up a bit, though the specifics were still a bit muddy. The money (relatively small compared to how much video production actually costs!) comes FROM the cable company in exchange for use of the public right of way for their profit making business. For more information, watch this video of a lawyer answering questions about community access television, of which educational access (and Channel 17 http://www.djusd.tv) is a part:
http://simsburytv.org/blog/2008/12/answers-to-questions-about-public.html
Hey there- happened to be reading through these comments in preparation for tomorrows Town Forum, and saw the comments about Ch. 17. Glad to see some Anonymous posters clear things up a bit, though the specifics were still a bit muddy. The money (relatively small compared to how much video production actually costs!) comes FROM the cable company in exchange for use of the public right of way for their profit making business. For more information, watch this video of a lawyer answering questions about community access television, of which educational access (and Channel 17 http://www.djusd.tv) is a part:
http://simsburytv.org/blog/2008/12/answers-to-questions-about-public.html
I was also interested to see the Channel 17 questions.
Funding for channels 15, 16 and 17 come from a mixture of tax and non-tax revenues. The non-tax revenues are capital and equipment funding provided via the cable franchise and the roughly $1 per month paid by each cable subscriber. These were negotiated as part of the franchise agreement with Comcast, as were the availability of the channels themselves.
The vast majority of annual funding comes from the cable-franchise tax, a 5% tax on provision of TV services via city rights of way. These tax proceeds are general-fund revenue for the City of Davis. The city has historically spent nearly all of these funds on community communication.
Roughly one-third of the cable-tax revenues go to DJUSD (when all the in-kind trades are balanced out). The remainder goes to the city and Davis Media Access, and a small portion to the Davis Community Network. Not all funds are expended for cablecasting, which does not reach many city residents. Some is also spent on Internet communications and KDRT may receive funds in the future.
As far as I know, DJUSD does not spend any other funds on channel 17.
–Steve McMahon
I was also interested to see the Channel 17 questions.
Funding for channels 15, 16 and 17 come from a mixture of tax and non-tax revenues. The non-tax revenues are capital and equipment funding provided via the cable franchise and the roughly $1 per month paid by each cable subscriber. These were negotiated as part of the franchise agreement with Comcast, as were the availability of the channels themselves.
The vast majority of annual funding comes from the cable-franchise tax, a 5% tax on provision of TV services via city rights of way. These tax proceeds are general-fund revenue for the City of Davis. The city has historically spent nearly all of these funds on community communication.
Roughly one-third of the cable-tax revenues go to DJUSD (when all the in-kind trades are balanced out). The remainder goes to the city and Davis Media Access, and a small portion to the Davis Community Network. Not all funds are expended for cablecasting, which does not reach many city residents. Some is also spent on Internet communications and KDRT may receive funds in the future.
As far as I know, DJUSD does not spend any other funds on channel 17.
–Steve McMahon
I was also interested to see the Channel 17 questions.
Funding for channels 15, 16 and 17 come from a mixture of tax and non-tax revenues. The non-tax revenues are capital and equipment funding provided via the cable franchise and the roughly $1 per month paid by each cable subscriber. These were negotiated as part of the franchise agreement with Comcast, as were the availability of the channels themselves.
The vast majority of annual funding comes from the cable-franchise tax, a 5% tax on provision of TV services via city rights of way. These tax proceeds are general-fund revenue for the City of Davis. The city has historically spent nearly all of these funds on community communication.
Roughly one-third of the cable-tax revenues go to DJUSD (when all the in-kind trades are balanced out). The remainder goes to the city and Davis Media Access, and a small portion to the Davis Community Network. Not all funds are expended for cablecasting, which does not reach many city residents. Some is also spent on Internet communications and KDRT may receive funds in the future.
As far as I know, DJUSD does not spend any other funds on channel 17.
–Steve McMahon
I was also interested to see the Channel 17 questions.
Funding for channels 15, 16 and 17 come from a mixture of tax and non-tax revenues. The non-tax revenues are capital and equipment funding provided via the cable franchise and the roughly $1 per month paid by each cable subscriber. These were negotiated as part of the franchise agreement with Comcast, as were the availability of the channels themselves.
The vast majority of annual funding comes from the cable-franchise tax, a 5% tax on provision of TV services via city rights of way. These tax proceeds are general-fund revenue for the City of Davis. The city has historically spent nearly all of these funds on community communication.
Roughly one-third of the cable-tax revenues go to DJUSD (when all the in-kind trades are balanced out). The remainder goes to the city and Davis Media Access, and a small portion to the Davis Community Network. Not all funds are expended for cablecasting, which does not reach many city residents. Some is also spent on Internet communications and KDRT may receive funds in the future.
As far as I know, DJUSD does not spend any other funds on channel 17.
–Steve McMahon
The DHS Newpaper, The HUB, reported the new stadium will cost $15 million. How much of this is DJUSD planning to contribute?
How much did enrollment increase this school year? In this type of economy, could increases in enrollment be expected from people who previously used private schools or home school?
Why is DJUSD considering reconfiguring Davis schools? What is the empirical evidence that shows this would academically benefit our students?
The DHS Newpaper, The HUB, reported the new stadium will cost $15 million. How much of this is DJUSD planning to contribute?
How much did enrollment increase this school year? In this type of economy, could increases in enrollment be expected from people who previously used private schools or home school?
Why is DJUSD considering reconfiguring Davis schools? What is the empirical evidence that shows this would academically benefit our students?
The DHS Newpaper, The HUB, reported the new stadium will cost $15 million. How much of this is DJUSD planning to contribute?
How much did enrollment increase this school year? In this type of economy, could increases in enrollment be expected from people who previously used private schools or home school?
Why is DJUSD considering reconfiguring Davis schools? What is the empirical evidence that shows this would academically benefit our students?
The DHS Newpaper, The HUB, reported the new stadium will cost $15 million. How much of this is DJUSD planning to contribute?
How much did enrollment increase this school year? In this type of economy, could increases in enrollment be expected from people who previously used private schools or home school?
Why is DJUSD considering reconfiguring Davis schools? What is the empirical evidence that shows this would academically benefit our students?
The hub was extermly incorrect. These is no way the facility will cost that much. I have heard 3 to4 million total. The performing arts theater cost 10 million to put it into perspective.
That does not include funds that have been raised privately.
The hub was extermly incorrect. These is no way the facility will cost that much. I have heard 3 to4 million total. The performing arts theater cost 10 million to put it into perspective.
That does not include funds that have been raised privately.
The hub was extermly incorrect. These is no way the facility will cost that much. I have heard 3 to4 million total. The performing arts theater cost 10 million to put it into perspective.
That does not include funds that have been raised privately.
The hub was extermly incorrect. These is no way the facility will cost that much. I have heard 3 to4 million total. The performing arts theater cost 10 million to put it into perspective.
That does not include funds that have been raised privately.
May be too late to get this question in (didn’t hear about this until just now).
My question has to do with the ever increasing number of school holidays. We know, with much evidence, that students learn more when they spend more time in school. But the number of school days seems to be shrinking. Since when have schools been closed the whole week of Thanksgiving — when I was a kid that was two days off, not five. Since when has Halloween been a school holiday? By my count, the schools have more than twice as many holidays as the average person. For families where all parents work this also means scrambling to find day care or using vacation time.
May be too late to get this question in (didn’t hear about this until just now).
My question has to do with the ever increasing number of school holidays. We know, with much evidence, that students learn more when they spend more time in school. But the number of school days seems to be shrinking. Since when have schools been closed the whole week of Thanksgiving — when I was a kid that was two days off, not five. Since when has Halloween been a school holiday? By my count, the schools have more than twice as many holidays as the average person. For families where all parents work this also means scrambling to find day care or using vacation time.
May be too late to get this question in (didn’t hear about this until just now).
My question has to do with the ever increasing number of school holidays. We know, with much evidence, that students learn more when they spend more time in school. But the number of school days seems to be shrinking. Since when have schools been closed the whole week of Thanksgiving — when I was a kid that was two days off, not five. Since when has Halloween been a school holiday? By my count, the schools have more than twice as many holidays as the average person. For families where all parents work this also means scrambling to find day care or using vacation time.
May be too late to get this question in (didn’t hear about this until just now).
My question has to do with the ever increasing number of school holidays. We know, with much evidence, that students learn more when they spend more time in school. But the number of school days seems to be shrinking. Since when have schools been closed the whole week of Thanksgiving — when I was a kid that was two days off, not five. Since when has Halloween been a school holiday? By my count, the schools have more than twice as many holidays as the average person. For families where all parents work this also means scrambling to find day care or using vacation time.