Commentary: Revolving Door of Superintendents Just One Sign of Trouble
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – Former Superintendent David Murphy had to go. He couldn’t answer…
Bowes Leaving As Superintendent After Five Years
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – The revolving door of Superintendents at DJUSD continues. John Bowes…
District Continues Practice of Making Interest-Free Loans from Building Fund
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – Last December, the Measure M Citizen’s Oversight Committee unanimously backed…
DJUSD Moving Closer to In-Person Student Learning
By David M. Greenwald Amid efforts by parents to push for the resumption of in-person instruction and…
Letter: Pay Back Measure M Funds with Interest
The following is a letter sent to Superintendent John Bowes and the Trustees in support of the…
District Relies on September 30 Memo in Response to Oversight Committee Concerns
By David M. Greenwald The DJUSD, in response to public concerns expressed by the Measure M Oversight…
Petition Drive Certified, Appointment of Klineberg Nullified
On Thursday, Superintendent John Bowes during his comments noted that an appointment process was used to appoint…
DJUSD Will Open with 100 Percent Distance Learning on August 26
As it turned out the school board was not going to have much choice—but nevertheless during a…
Board of Education and Superintendent Statement on Racial Injustice
The following message was posted earlier this week… This spring has been difficult for our entire community,…
COVID-19 Updates: County Extends Shelter in Place, Launches Dashboard, State Cancels School Year
Schools Now Shift to Distance Learning On Tuesday, DJUSD announced that DJUSD schools would remain closed through…
My View: Tough Call but the Right Call on Schools – Here’s Why
This week began with a call by me for a calm and cautious approach, but events unfurled…
Davis Students Prepare to Join the World Friday for Climate Strike
All across the world, youths will be walking out of class in support of a Global Climate…
My View: With School Renaming Issue, District Once Again Fails Local Civics 101
Mary Ellen Dolcini was a great person, she was a great principal at North Davis Elementary School…
Governor Signs Davis Unified Parcel Tax Exemption Bill
(From Press Release) – Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that…
Commentary: Why is the Board Giving the Upper Administration Another Pay Increase?
Last week, three board members (Alan Fernandes abstained and Bob Poppenga was not there) voted to give…
Sunday Commentary: District Should Come Clean on DHS Principal Situation
Two weeks ago something remarkable happened – with the district having informed DHS teachers of their decision…
Board to Look at Discipline Policies Stemming from Student Walk Out
DJUSD attracted regional attention when the Sacramento Bee back in mid-March ran a story, “This district in…
District to Examine Discipline Policies after Complaints Following Student Walk Out
It was a story that drew attention across the community and across the region, as the Bee…
DTA President Speaks Out as Teachers Continue to Press Case to Close Wage Gap
At the last school board meeting before the break, during her presentation to the school board, Davis…
Full Remarks by Superintendent Bowes on Teacher Compensation
(Editor’s notes: The following are the full written remarks from Superintendent John Bowes given regarding teacher compensation…
