Best Set to Become Next DJUSD Superintendent
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – It won’t be official until April 21, but…
Monday Morning Thoughts: School District About to Head Back into the Red
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – It should be good news, despite fears of the need…
Fernandes Won’t Seek Re-Election Either – Three New Board Members Come December
In 2014, three board members who had served nine years each decided not to seek re-election. At…
Commentary: The School Board Misread the Moment
When the school board evaluated their selection to replace Cindy Pickett early this month they made the…
Anatomy of the School Board Selection of Joy Klineberg
The school board managed to get from 15 candidates to 1 in just three votes. In round…
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,…
Board Receives Update on Ethnic Studies in Davis
The DJUSD School Board on Thursday received an update on the status of the Ethnic Studies program. …
My View: Parcel Tax Proposal Ultimately Falls Short
On Thursday, the DJUSD school board did what was long-expected – they voted 5-0 to ask staff…
School Board to Put $198 Parcel Tax on the Ballot
For much of this year, the school board led by subcommittee Alan Fernandes and Joe DiNunzio examined…
Board Approves State Letter on Ethnic Studies, Pushes Further
Community groups have been pushing for changes to the district’s ethnic studies policies for the last few…
Monday Morning Thoughts: What Should the District Do?
The school board has a tough call to make. The polling that came back is right in…
Board Discusses Alternatives to Parcel Tax
On Thursday, the Davis Joint Unified School Board had an informational item ahead of a potential June…
LCAP Plan Called Out for Lack of Addressing Latino Students, Ethnic Studies
During public comment on Thursday during the Davis School Board meeting, Melissa Moreno, elected to the Yolo…
Board Approves Polling, Moves Forward in Parcel Tax Consideration Process
On Thursday night, the Davis School Board approved the next step in their consideration process – polling to determine levels of public support for a potential parcel tax that would fund teacher compensation increases.
My View: School Board Makes Right Call on Not Charging for Inter-district Transfers
One of the key innovations that the DJUSD School Board has developed is a legislative lobbying agenda. …
Board Acknowledging Errors, Pulls Back on Name Change, Will Find Another Way to Honor Dr. Dolcini
On Thursday night, the meeting going late into the evening, but the board got out in front…
New Board Members Sworn in During Long School Board Meeting on Thursday
On Thursday night, two new school board members – Cindy Pickett and Joe DiNunzio were sworn into…
Newly Elected Board Members Talk About the Challenges of Education at Chamber Luncheon
On Wednesday at the monthly Chamber luncheon, the three newly elected school members spoke about the school…
Analysis: No Major Changes as the Election Results Are Finalized
On Friday, 24 days after the election was held, the county finally wrapped up their count in…
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…
