Monday Morning Thoughts: Did the School Board Shoot Too Low?
There was an interesting point raised last week by Ron Glick, and captured by Nicholas von Wettberg…
Board Finalizes Parcel Tax Resolution before Break
By Nicholas von Wettberg At the Davis board of education special meeting on Wednesday, the public hearing…
Meet and Greet Bob Poppenga, Candidate For Davis School Board, This Fourth of July At Community Park!
Bob Poppenga, candidate for Davis School Board in this November’s election, welcomes you to meet him and…
School Board Decides On $620, Eight-Year Parcel Tax
by Nicholas von Wettberg Come November, Davis voters will have a school parcel tax on the ballot…
School Board to Determine Amount of Parcel Tax to Put on Ballot
At a special meeting today at 8:30 am, and continuing to a Wednesday night meeting, the school…
Analysis: School Board to Hold Two Special Meetings This Week to Decide the Parcel Tax
Currently, the school district relies on the approximately $9.5 million dollars from the parcel tax to supply…
Commentary: Disappointing Failure to Provide Boost to Preschool Programs
In the end, not only did the preschool tax fall short of the four votes needed to…
Commentary: Options Exist If Supervisors Don’t Put Preschool Measure on the Ballot
Today may be decision day for the county Board of Supervisors on a half to quarter-cent sales…
Board Awaits Chance to Set Parcel Tax
By Nicholas von Wettberg Diplomas have been passed out to all the proud graduates of Davis…
Lovenburg to Run for a Third Term on the School Board
Davis School Board Member Susan Lovenburg has announced this weekend she will be running for re-election in…
Board Split Over Amount for School Parcel Tax
By Nicholas von Wettberg Davis voters can expect to see a revised school parcel tax on the…
My View: Let’s Make Great Schools, the Case for a Higher Parcel Tax
Yesterday I found myself at an IEP (Individualized Education Program) for my nephew, whom we have raised…
School Board Unanimously Appoints Bowes as the New Superintendent
The Davis School Board was unanimous in voting to appoint John Bowes as the next Superintendent of…
Interview with School Board Candidate Bob Poppenga
By Nicholas von Wettberg Two of the five seats on the Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD)…
Board to Hear Recommendation for Parcel Tax
By Nicholas von Wettberg According to a recent follow-up telephone survey of 400 likely Davis voters, over…
Dr. John Bowes Identified as Finalist for Superintendent
On Monday, the school district released the name of Dr. John Bowes, currently the Assistant Superintendent of…
Has DJUSD Found Its Superintendent?
While the board has not finalized a hire, it appears that the school board has found a…
Economic Development Series: Impact of Public Schools on a Community’s Economic Development
By Bob Poppenga The relationship between public schools and local economic development is often overlooked in community…
Board Takes Further Look into Closing Achievement Gap
By Nicholas von Wettberg At its regular meeting on Thursday, the Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD)…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Heavy-Handed Approach on Applause at School Board Meetings?
The school board subcommittee has made quick work on a recommendation to limit audience applause at school…
