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Los Alamitos School Board Votes To Increase Property Taxes

Dolores Barr, Editor and Publisher — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:00:00 Pacific Time

In an era when the Governor of California is required to get a vote of the people for a temporary half cent increase in sales taxes, The Los Alamitos Board of Education on a 5/0 vote, and with no discussion, on Tuesday increased property taxes. The Board�s action, which happens every year at this time, was expected and routine. Nevertheless, the approved increase, at 4.75%, was the maximum allowable increase.

Rossmoor Elementary Wins Top State Award, What About Hopkinson, Lee, Los Alamitos, Mcgaugh, And Weaver?

Dolores Barr, Editor and Publisher — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:00:00 Pacific Time

All of the District�s six elementary schools, as well as the two middle schools and Los Alamitos High School, are high performing schools. Yet, when California announced last week the 2012 Distinguished Schools, the only Los Alamitos Unified school on the list was Rossmoor Elementary.

Rossmoor Elementary, With Los Alamitos Unified�s Most Improved API, Named California Distinguish School

Dolores Barr, Editor and Publisher — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:01:00 Pacific Time

California�s Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today announced that 387 exemplary California public elementary schools were named 2012 California Distinguished Schools. Rossmoor Elementary in the Los Alamitos Unified School District was one of the schools named.

Los Alamitos Schools Forecast Using 78% Of Reserves In Two Years

Dolores Barr, Editor and Publisher — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:00:00 Pacific Time

At the Los Alamitos Unified School District Board of Education meeting last night, the Board approved an updated Financial forecast for the rest of the current school year, plus a preliminary financial plan for the following two years. Each district is required to submit the report, known as the Second Interim Report, to the County Office of Education by March 15.

What Happens In Los Alamitos Schools If The Tax Increase Does Not Pass?

Dolores Barr, Editor and Publisher — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Pacific Time

In less than three months, California voters will either approve or reject a temporary tax increase proposed by Governor Brown to help balance the state�s finances. If the tax matter doesn�t pass, school funding will be cut.

Los Alamitos School Board Moves Forward With Transfer Policy Despite Tearful Pleas From Parents

Dolores Barr, Editor and Publisher — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Pacific Time

Despite pleas from several Weaver Elementary parents, Last night the Los Alamitos Board of Education voted to approve the first reading of a new interdistrict transfer policy. The change could upend the current order of preference about who gets into District schools.

Survey Says Californians Support Taxes For Schools, Los Alamitos Unified Deficits Continue

Dolores Barr, Editor and Publisher — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:00:00 Pacific Time

California Governor Brown held a press conference yesterday to announce current year automatic funding cuts and to promote his tax initiative for the November ballot. According to a new survey, he has strong support among Californians.

Los Alamitos Unified Board of Education Approves Labor Contracts

Dolores Barr, Editor and Publisher — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:00:00 Pacific Time

At last night�s Board of Education meeting for the Los Alamitos Unified School District, the labor contracts for the current school year were announced. While there were not any significant changes, solidifying the labor agreements is an important step for the District and the unions.

Global Warming In the Los Alamitos School District And California�s 46th Congressional District

Dolores Barr, Editor and Publisher — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:00:00 Pacific Time

As the Los Alamitos Unified School District tries to maneuver out of the global warming controversy, much of the School District is in California�s 46 Congressional District. That seat has been held for more than two decades by perhaps one of the most outspoken global warming skeptics of all, Republican Congressman Dana Rohrabacher.

With Global Warming Skeptic Dr. Barke Absent, Los Alamitos School Board Modifies Policy

Dolores Barr, Editor and Publisher — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:00:00 Pacific Time

For the third meeting in a row, outspoken global warming skeptic Board member Dr. Jeffery Barke was absent from the Board of Education meeting last night. Thus, he has not attended either of the two readings of changes to the District�s Controversial Issues Policy.