What are the Concerns With the Current GATE/AIM Program?
The Vanguard has had a lot discussions with people in the community about the GATE/AIM program. At…
Commentary: The Tragic Story of John O’Brien
The saga of former high school teacher John O’Brien ended last week with the announcement by his…
Superintendent Updates Parents on AIM/ GATE Changes
(Editor’s Note: The following Communication was sent out by Superintendent Winfred Roberson to districts parents). Dear DJUSD…
Guest Commentary: Is DJUSD Capable of Its Responsibility to Protect Our Children?
by Matthew Deusans (Editor’s note: the following is a submitted article by a member of the public,…
Monday Morning Thoughts: More on the Brown Act, Board Views on GATE, And Why the Motion Passed
We have kept the focus on the GATE/AIM issue on the potential Brown Act violation. The Brown…
Analysis: The Overall LCFF Funding Scheme and How DJUSD Fares Under It
Last week DJUSD Superintendent Winfred Roberson, in his Vanguard column debut, discussed the impact of Local Control…
A Discussion Of California School Funding
By Winfred B. Roberson, Jr. California School Funding History Most Californians over the age of 50 have…
School District Accepts Resignation of Harper Teacher Accused of Inappropriate Touching
John O’Brien, a long-time teacher in the DJUSD school district, most recently at Harper Junior High, has…
Superintendent Roberson Holds Press Conference Regarding O’Brien Situation
On Monday morning, Superintendent Winfred Roberson held a rare school district press conference, mainly to make sure…
UPDATE: Superintendent Roberson Schedules 11 AM Monday Morning Press Conference
The Vanguard after 9 pm on Sunday night received a media alert from the Davis School District…
District Suspends, Begins Dismissal Proceedings Against Longtime Teacher Accused of Sexual Battery
Parents have been stunned to learn a popular teacher at Harper Junior High School has been suspended,…
DJUSD Rolls Out Strategic Plan
(Editor’s note: the following is a press release from the school district) Plan is foundation for reducing…
My View: Peterson Pulls No Punches, Lands No Blows
It was expected to be a routine meeting of the school board. So much so that the…
Vanguard Analysis: Community Deserves Answers from the School District
From the perspective of the Vanguard, the closure of the Julie Crawford matter, with the district last…
Analysis: District Prepared to Re-hire Crawford to Coach Girls Volleyball in Fall
In a move that will continue to fuel far more questions than answers, at least one portion…
School Board Set Appeal Date for Peterson-Crawford Matter; Issues Strong Rebuke
The Davis Joint Unified School District Board was nearly an hour late coming out of closed session. …
Board President Gina Daleiden Addresses More Questions
Last Thursday, the Davis School Board met in closed session to discuss the process by which to…
My View: Vanguard Presents ‘You Make the Call’ on Volleyball Controversy
In the 1980s during Monday Night Football, IBM would have commercials that would show a football play…
Board Lays Out Appeal Process; Robert Peterson Lashes Out At Board Meeting
Thursday night’s school board meeting had a surreal atmosphere as the substance of the agenda item itself…
Board President Addresses More Concerns Along with Other Developments in Volleyball Case
Late on Wednesday, the Davis Joint Unified School District called a “special meeting” for 5:45 today in…
