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Latest Budget Update Demonstrators Protest State Cuts Dairy Education at Mission ES OUSD Administrator Honored School of Choice Applications Available March 1 Budget Update from Superintendent Perondi
Like many public school districts throughout California, the Oceanside Unified School District is facing a major budget deficit. In order to present a balanced budget by June 30, 2010, as required by state law, OUSD must find ways to reduce a $19 million shortfall. During the regularly scheduled board meeting, Tuesday, March 9, the OUSD Board of Education voted 4-1 to administer preliminary layoff notices to roughly 200 certificated employees – 82 temporary teachers on one-year contracts, and 117 permanent instructors. Though these notices may not become final until May 15, state deadlines mandate the district to provide notification by March 15. Below you will find a link to the PowerPoint of the interim financial report shared at last night’s meeting. As the slides in the presentation clearly indicate, our state funding is $30 million less than what we are currently entitled, while per pupil funding has dropped roughly $1,200 per student since the 2007-08 school year. I will continue to update the status of our budget crisis as information becomes available. To view the district’s latest interim financial report, click Qualified Budget. For a complete listing of all OUSD budget information, click Budget. Sincerely, Larry Perondi Superintendent
Oceanside Unified Takes Part in ‘Day of Action’
More than 200 protesters, most dressed in black and holding signs denouncing state education budget cuts, gathered in downtown Oceanside as part of Thursday’s statewide “Day of Action.” Teachers, students and community members gathered at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Pier View Way, just steps from the front doors of the Oceanside Civic Center. The scene in downtown Oceanside was played out across the state as demonstrators protested state budget cuts that have totaled more than $17 billion to public education the past two years. The drastic cuts have led to the elimination of numerous jobs and major reductions in programs and services for students According to state law, school districts, faced with the possibility of mass layoffs, must administer layoff notices to teachers by March 15. The event was organized by the California Teacher’s Association.
Until the ‘Cows Come Home’
A 900-pound Jersey cow named Jasmine and her 15-day-old calf Spike made an appearance at Mission Elementary School Friday. The pair was on display as part of the Mobile Dairy Classroom, courtesy of the Dairy Council of California. The program, which began in the 1930s, teaches children about making healthy choices from all food groups and being physically active for lifelong health and wellness. Students are taught about the origin of milk, its nutritional value and the basic anatomy and life cycles of cows. Instructor Steve Miller, a graduate of Cal Poly Pomona, with a degree in Agriculture Education, kept the students engaged and laughing with his humorous knowledge of the way cows produce milk. At the conclusion of the lesson, students were able to pet Spike as they made their way back to class. Pictured Above: Students line up to meet 15-day-old calf Spike. Pictured Below: Instructor Steve Miller and his Jersey girl Jasmine.
State Organization Honors OUSD Business AdministratorVeteran OUSD administrator Karen Huddleston, who serves as the district controller, was recently named the Section Member of the Year by the California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO). The award recognizes the grassroots efforts at the local level to “further the progress of the entire organization.” Huddleston was chosen for her work in serving as a role model for other CASBO members during the past several years, and for what CASBO officials classify as her “personal sacrifice by donating countless hours and personal resources to the association for the benefit of all section members.” A dinner to recognize Huddleston and all other winners will be held in April in Sacramento during the CASBO annual conference. As a private nonprofit professional corporation, CASBO is dedicated to promoting excellence and professionalism throughout the field of school business management. CASBO serves more than 4,000 members statewide. |
School of Choice Applications for 2010-11 School Year
The Oceanside Unified School District’s School of Choice (SOC) Open Enrollment Policy (5116.1) is regulated by space availability. The first SOC window begins March 1 and runs through March 19 with a 3 p.m. deadline on the day of closing. Please note that due to enrollment capacity, not all campuses are accepting SOC applicants. For more information, click School of Choice.
World Water Day Festival
Exciting educational exhibits focusing on water conservation will be on display during the fourth annual World Water Day Festival, Saturday, March 20 at the Agua Hedionda Lagoon, 1580 Cannon Road in Carlsbad. The family event will include live birds of prey, frogs, toads, bird calling and children’s crafts. The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, click Lagoon,or call 760-8-04-1969.
Perondi's PonderingsSuperintendent's Newsletter, click here February 5, 2010 H1N1 Swine Flu Prevention
Here’s what you can do to help stop the spread of flu this school year and help keep schools operating and functioning in a normal manner during this flu season: Teach your children to practice good hygiene.
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