Why not?
The California State Board of Education is accepting applications for the 2016–17 Student Board Member position. Any student who is a California resident and enrolled in a public high school, will be a senior in good standing in the 2016–17 school year, and will be available to attend a statewide student leader conference November 1-4, 2015 in Sacramento, is eligible to apply.
For more information please click here, or contact the State Board of Education by email at sbe@cde.ca.gov or by telephone at 916-319-0827.
Complete applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2015.
We have a lot of talented, dedicated students in Monterey County, and it'd be great to see one serve in a state-wide capacity!
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Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
The Local Control Funding Formula, and what students really need
The California Board of Education is scheduled to vote Thursday on a set of requirements on how to spend funds allocated to school districts based on the Local Control Funding Formula. Enacted last year, the Local Control Funding Formula will give more money to schools that have higher proportion of low income children, English learners, and students in foster care.
There's been a lot of debate about how expenditures of the money should be tracked and how results should be measured. If you want to read what the state board will be considering tomorrow, click here. Judging by the hearing in November, and by the fact that the board gave a time certain to hear the item, there's probably going to be a lot of public comment.
I also ran into this story of young people asked how they wanted to see the money spent. Surprisingly, or maybe not so, their requests have nothing or little to do with academics.
There's been a lot of debate about how expenditures of the money should be tracked and how results should be measured. If you want to read what the state board will be considering tomorrow, click here. Judging by the hearing in November, and by the fact that the board gave a time certain to hear the item, there's probably going to be a lot of public comment.
I also ran into this story of young people asked how they wanted to see the money spent. Surprisingly, or maybe not so, their requests have nothing or little to do with academics.
Friday, September 13, 2013
Monterey area high school students, this one's for you
This is the third year in a row I suggest one of our brilliant local students take on a statewide challenge: to represent students at the State Board of Education.
Any takers, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Salinas, Carmel students?
It sounds like a lot of work, a lot of travel for sure, but a great experience. The state pays some expenses.
Here's more information, from the California State Board of Education: any student who is a California resident and enrolled in a public high school, will be a senior in good standing in the 2014–15 school year, and will be available to attend a statewide student leader conference November 2–6, 2013 in Sacramento, is eligible to apply.
The estimated time required for the Student Member will be at least two consecutive school days every other month to attend regular State Board meetings, usually in Sacramento; a one-day orientation; sufficient time to study the agenda materials in advance of the meetings which may include consultation with board staff for background information related to agenda issues; additional time for handling other Board-related business; and time to attend selected advisory group meetings, student meetings, workshops, and conferences.
All transportation costs will be paid by the SBE. Lodging and meal costs will be paid in the amount allowed by state regulations. The State Board’s Student Member receives a $100 stipend for each day’s service on official business.
I'm sure there's plenty of Monterey County high school students willing to take on the challenge. Any takers? For more information, click here.
Any takers, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Salinas, Carmel students?
It sounds like a lot of work, a lot of travel for sure, but a great experience. The state pays some expenses.
Here's more information, from the California State Board of Education: any student who is a California resident and enrolled in a public high school, will be a senior in good standing in the 2014–15 school year, and will be available to attend a statewide student leader conference November 2–6, 2013 in Sacramento, is eligible to apply.
The estimated time required for the Student Member will be at least two consecutive school days every other month to attend regular State Board meetings, usually in Sacramento; a one-day orientation; sufficient time to study the agenda materials in advance of the meetings which may include consultation with board staff for background information related to agenda issues; additional time for handling other Board-related business; and time to attend selected advisory group meetings, student meetings, workshops, and conferences.
All transportation costs will be paid by the SBE. Lodging and meal costs will be paid in the amount allowed by state regulations. The State Board’s Student Member receives a $100 stipend for each day’s service on official business.
I'm sure there's plenty of Monterey County high school students willing to take on the challenge. Any takers? For more information, click here.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Attention Monterey County juniors
Go to Sacramento and represent students concerns at the California Board of Education!
If you'll be a senior in high school next year (2013-14) and you're amazing (I'm looking at you, high school board representatives) you may want to apply for your ultimate bureaucratic experience. A diamond in your resume.
The California Board of Education is accepting applications for student board member, a young person who can attend all the meetings of the State Board (at least two days every other months and other meetings as necessary) and have enough energy to review all the documents pertaining to the decisions to be made.
Should you be ready to accept the challenge, applications must be received in the State Board of Education Office no later than 5 p.m., Friday, October 19, 2012.
Click here for more information: or contact the California State Board of Education, 2013-14 Student Member Application, 1430 N Street, Suite 5111, Sacramento, CA, 95814; by telephone at 916-319-0826, or by email at sbe@cde.ca.gov.
Any student who is a California resident and enrolled in a public high school, will be a senior in good standing in the 2013-14 school year, and who will be available to attend a statewide student leader meeting November 3-7, 2012, is eligible to apply.
If you'll be a senior in high school next year (2013-14) and you're amazing (I'm looking at you, high school board representatives) you may want to apply for your ultimate bureaucratic experience. A diamond in your resume.
The California Board of Education is accepting applications for student board member, a young person who can attend all the meetings of the State Board (at least two days every other months and other meetings as necessary) and have enough energy to review all the documents pertaining to the decisions to be made.
Should you be ready to accept the challenge, applications must be received in the State Board of Education Office no later than 5 p.m., Friday, October 19, 2012.
Click here for more information: or contact the California State Board of Education, 2013-14 Student Member Application, 1430 N Street, Suite 5111, Sacramento, CA, 95814; by telephone at 916-319-0826, or by email at sbe@cde.ca.gov.
Any student who is a California resident and enrolled in a public high school, will be a senior in good standing in the 2013-14 school year, and who will be available to attend a statewide student leader meeting November 3-7, 2012, is eligible to apply.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
State committee on financial takeovers arrives in King City
Assemblymembers Luis A. Alejo and Sandré Swanson of the Assembly Select Committee on State School Financial Takeovers will hold a hearing in King City about the state takeover of the South Monterey County Joint Union School District and the impact the state receivership has had on the local community.
South Monterey County Joint Union School District received a $13 million emergency loan in 2009 after the Monterey County Office of Education predicted the district was veering towards insolvency. As a condition of the loan, the district was assigned a state-appointed administrator to run it.
The presence of the state administrator, John Bernard, has been the source of discontent among the community. Following a meeting in the fall, Alejo and Sen. Anthony Canella introduced legislation to reduce the terms of the $13 million loan, which is expected to save the district about $300,000 a year.
Parents, teachers and members of the community are encouraged to attend and provide comments.
The hearing starts at 3 p.m. Friday, at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds Expo Room, 625 Division St., King City.
South Monterey County Joint Union School District received a $13 million emergency loan in 2009 after the Monterey County Office of Education predicted the district was veering towards insolvency. As a condition of the loan, the district was assigned a state-appointed administrator to run it.
The presence of the state administrator, John Bernard, has been the source of discontent among the community. Following a meeting in the fall, Alejo and Sen. Anthony Canella introduced legislation to reduce the terms of the $13 million loan, which is expected to save the district about $300,000 a year.
Parents, teachers and members of the community are encouraged to attend and provide comments.
The hearing starts at 3 p.m. Friday, at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds Expo Room, 625 Division St., King City.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Alisal trustee Carmella Franco pens a book
State Trustee Carmella Franco, who has been at the helm of the Alisal Union School District since May 2010, co-authored a book about her personal experiences as administrator.
Titled "A Culturally Proficient Society Begins in School," the book was published in October, and was co-authored with Maria Ott and Darline Robles, also top school administrators.
Haven't read it, but Franco told me the book is based on personal stories. Here's what a fellow administrator wrote about it:
Titled "A Culturally Proficient Society Begins in School," the book was published in October, and was co-authored with Maria Ott and Darline Robles, also top school administrators.
Haven't read it, but Franco told me the book is based on personal stories. Here's what a fellow administrator wrote about it:
"As a colleague and fellow female superintendent of color, I can relate to and see myself in so many of their stories. This is a wonderful must-read book for those interested in equity!"
--Amy Enomoto-Perez, Superintendent of the Rosemead School District.
To find out more about the book, click here.
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