Monthly Archives: May 2009

Castillo served

By Roger Phillips | Published: May 29, 2009 | Comments closed
     The bottom line — Dan Castillo was served with a recall notice tonight by Adams Elementary teacher Lori Muller-Gray at the graduation ceremony for Merlo Institute, an event held in Atherton Auditorium at Delta College. There’s an article to write, so details will have to wait until the paper comes out. Let’s just say [...]
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Could more teachers be laid off?

By Roger Phillips | Published: May 27, 2009 | Comments closed
     Stockton Teachers Association President Anne McCaughey said this morning that she’s been told by a high-ranking SUSD official that the district doesn’t anticipate any more teacher layoffs this year.      Wait a minute … hadn’t that ship already sailed on March 15 anyway? After all, March 15 was the deadline for school districts to notice [...]
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Dan Castillo recall?

By Roger Phillips | Published: May 26, 2009 | Comments closed
     If you read that other blog, you’ve no doubt heard that there’s a recall movement against SUSD board president Dan Castillo. So with a few phone calls this morning, I was able to get some information about where things stand.      First of all, keep in mind the process — it’s lengthy, and whether or [...]
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IB info straight from the horse’s mouth

By Roger Phillips | Published: May 21, 2009 | Comments closed
     This will probably be no news at all to those close to Franklin’s IB program, but here’s the latest, both in English and Spanish, according to the IB website.      Highlights from the website:     *The newly-added sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders will be located in portables at the back of the school. Students will enter and [...]
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Entire school board recalled

By Roger Phillips | Published: May 21, 2009 | Comments closed
     Not in Stockton. In Groveland, 73 miles away near Yosemite.
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Catching up

By Roger Phillips | Published: May 20, 2009 | Comments closed
     Back at it following a mini-vacation.      Obviously there’s much going on (as always) in Stockton Unified. The next month will be very interesting.      For those who follow test score releases by the state, API base figures are due to be released tomorrow by the state. Here’s a link to the article from the [...]
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SUSD Live — 12:08 p.m.

By Roger Phillips | Published: May 13, 2009 | Comments closed
     Wow, it’s so late that recordnet.com has updated with Wednesday stories.     Here’s the story on the dropout rate.      Here’s a video on the dropout rate.      Here’s a story on the meeting that’s still going on.      Here’s a really good recipe for sweet potato pie!      Hey … meeting over … outta here!
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SUSD Live — 11:41 p.m.

By Roger Phillips | Published: May 13, 2009 | Comments closed
     Just spoke to Washington Elementary program specialist Patricia Mayorga. She was angrily prevented from speaking a little while ago by Dan Castillo. At the time, Castillo’s leadership of the board was being questioned by other board members.      Anyway, Mayorga said, “I was going to defend him, not because I agree with him but out [...]
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SUSD Live — 11:21 p.m.

By Roger Phillips | Published: May 13, 2009 | Comments closed
     Gloria Allen: She suggested that the board formalize a rotation of the board presidency in its policies.      Ross: “Why don’t we offer to let Mr. Castillo rotate the board right now.”      Dan Castillo: “Mr. Castillo is not going to rotate board. Mr. Castillo is not going to step down. Mr. Castillo is not being [...]
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SUSD Live — 11:11 p.m.

By Roger Phillips | Published: May 13, 2009 | Comments closed
(BOARD LEADERSHIP CONTINUED)      Colleen Boardman: “I’d like to strongly suggest this board have a board retreat. I think a lot of dissatisfaction we have could be ironed out with the right direction.”      Bill Ross: “As long as we bring the boxing gloves I’ll be happy to go to the retreat. We have issues. I’m not [...]
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