I would like to thank those of you who have contributed to these discussions. As you know, it is one thing to sit at our computers and ramble on about the repercussions of cutting freshman sports and charging bus fees, and it is entirely another to get up and do something about it. Jurupa Unified’s next board meeting is set for April 6, 2009. I urge those of you who have contributed to these discussions to tell your friends and family that, in order to make a difference in our community and have a say where our tax dollars are spent, we need to be present at those board meetings.
We need to “shed light” on the ramifications of such cuts and increases on our children and our community. We must not forget that our district is suffering financially, just as every district around the state of California is too. We must also not forget that in light of just last week, over 200 pink slips were issued to educators in this district alone. With all this in mind, I think that together we can bring some very lucid and rational arguments to the board.
Superintendent Elliot Duchon very humbly stated that it is in JUSD’s best interest “to budget with your child close to our hearts. Together, we can weather this economic downturn and continue to keep our focus on Our Children, Our Schools, Our Future” (Duchon).
So, once again, I hope to see my fellow Jurupa citizens on April 6, 2009, where we can “weather this economic downturn” together!
Stay posted for new budget information, new blogs by me, and updated information on the plight of JUSD's budget crisis. Hopefully, in the near future, we can turn our optimism from earlier posts into reality!
Reference:
Duchon, Elliot . "Parent Letter from the Superintendent." Jurupa Unified School District. 15 Jan. 2009. 9 Mar. 2009. http://www.jusd.k12.ca.us/cnt/docs/JUSD_District_Budget_Information_Parent_Letter.pdf
Our Choice
17 years ago
I hope your right in your optimism! Unfortunately the more I feel like I learn about the current situation with our schools in the JUSD, the more concerned I grow that the people with the most control over changing things are the ones having the hardest time in knowing what are appropriate and inappropriate things to cut in our children's schools. Cutting teachers, sports, GATE, does not seem to be the most logical way to go about helping our children be prepared for the future. Instead, I hope these men and women in power scrutinize other areas possible wasteful spending (aka their OWN salaries/stipends), and genuinely try to lead by EXAMPLE.
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