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The meeting will take place beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12, in the Carol McClung Conference Center, 9430 B Lake St., in Lower Lake.
During the workshop, staff will give a presentation to help the board understand Konocti Unified's current status and actions as it relates to the district’s vision in the area of facilities and academics and implementation of the LCAP.
There also will be reports from the board members and superintendent.
The public is welcome to attend.
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Candidates must possess an administrative services credential and appropriate experience.
Those interested should submit a letter of interest to the Mendocino County Board of Education, attention Becky Jeffries via mail or in person to 2240 Old River Road, Ukiah, CA 95482 or via email to
Letters of interest should explain why candidates are interested in the position and how they meet the qualifications, including competency regarding the responsibilities of the position, experience, talents, education and skills.
Candidates can refer questions to Becky Jeffries at 707-467-5030.
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“Adopting universal preschool is an investment in our future that will pay dividends for years to come,” said Sen. Dodd. “As a father and a grandfather, I know that there is no more precious resource than our young people. We need to step up our investment in the next generation. Universal preschool is absolutely essential for economic vitality and social mobility.”
Around 170,000 California children who are eligible for publicly funded preschool are not enrolled because there are not enough spots available.
Research shows that a high-quality one-year universal preschool program in California would generate between $2 and $4 in benefits for every dollar invested.
“Common Sense Kids Action is pleased to hear that Senator Dodd is introducing a bill to address the need to expand T-K in California,” said Jim Steyer, founder and CEO of Common Sense, the nation's leading nonpartisan organization dedicated to improving media and technology choices for kids and families. “Access to high quality preschool has powerful effects on children's educational outcomes and is critical for a thriving California moving forward. Common Sense values our continued partnership with Senator Dodd on legislation such as SB 135, to foster news literacy and digital citizenship, and we look forward to working with him to prioritize early education for California's kids.”
In 2010, California created transitional kindergarten to serve as a “bridge” from preschool to kindergarten.
As the first year of a two-year kindergarten experience, students born between Sept. 2 and Dec. 2 are eligible for admission.
Research shows that children enrolled in transitional kindergarten experience higher test scores, are equipped with better social skills and more confidence, and are less likely to be held back a grade.
Sen. Dodd’s measure would build on the state’s successful transitional kindergarten program, by expanding enrollment to all four year olds.
The bill, SB 837, now awaits action in the state Senate, with its first hearing expected by March.
Dodd represents California’s Third Senate District, which includes all or portions of Napa, Sonoma, Solano, Yolo, Sacramento and Contra Costa counties. You can learn more about Sen. Dodd at www.sen.ca.gov/dodd.
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Projects funded include continued support California’s statewide Future Farmers of America (FFA) program, mobile educational exhibits, local farm days for students, agricultural activity centers at local fairs, and agricultural internship opportunities.
Each of these projects provides educational and leadership opportunities connected to the agricultural sector.
“Ensuring the continued success of our agricultural industry begins with education,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “These projects help us sustain the future of California agriculture by inspiring youth about agriculture as a career and actively engaging our young farmers and ranchers.”
The CalAgPlate program is funded with proceeds generated through the sale of specialized, agriculture-themed license plates through the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
CalAgPlate project abstracts are available online at www.cdfa.ca.gov/calagplate.
Help to support agricultural education and the CalAgPlate program by purchasing a special interest license plate at your local DMV office or online today.