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The SAUSD has been rated as financially viable

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Santa Ana Unified School District

News Release

National Ratings Report Cites Santa Ana Unified School District as Financially Stable

(December 1, 2014) – The Santa Ana Unified School District’s financial outlook is in good condition according to a reputable ratings firm that ranks the credit worthiness of businesses. Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed the Aa3 rating on the district’s CA’s general obligation (GO) bonds and affirmed the A2 rating on the district’s certificates of participation (COP) and removed the negative outlook on the financial state of the district from last year’s rating. “The improved rating reflects the ongoing commitment and dedication of our Board of Education and staff to ensure that we remain fiscally solvent and continue to prepare our students for college and career and the global economy,” said Stefanie Phillips, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent of Operations of the Santa Ana Unified School District. Continue reading→

Valerie Amezcua finally gets elected to the SAUSD School Board on third try

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Valerie Amezcua at the Forum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 17, 2014

Contact: Derek Humphrey

Cell: (951) 805-4167

VALERIE AMEZCUA WINS RACE FOR SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD

Santa Ana, California – Valerie Amezcua has won a seat on the Santa Ana Unified School District Board. Final election results posted by the Orange County Registrar of Voters show Amezcua placed second in a field of eight candidates. The results are expected to be certified tomorrow.

“I’m humbled by the support our campaign received from families throughout the Santa Ana Unified School District,” said Amezcua. “I would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to all of the candidates that volunteered their time and talents to advocate for improving our schools. I look forward to working with Boardmember John Palacio and the rest of my new colleagues in helping to move our district forward.” Continue reading→

OC history coming alive with 10,000 third-graders at Angel Stadium on Nov. 13

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OC Gift of History

Media Contact: Michelle Hart, (949) 533-7656, michellehart74@gmail.com

MEDIA ADVISORY

Orange County History Coming Alive With 10,000 Third-Graders at Angel Stadium on Nov. 13

Anaheim, CA – More than 10,000 third-graders from more than 100 schools from all corners of Orange County will descend upon Angel Stadium the morning of Thursday, Nov. 13 for the annual “Gift of History” celebration.

The educational program will teach students about Orange County’s rich history in an interactive and entertaining manner, and include presentations from elected officials, business and regional education leaders. Continue reading→

SAUSD State of the District breakfast set for Nov. 14

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SAUSD Superintendent's Breakfast

Support the Talent of Tomorrow: Santa Ana Unified School District State of the District

On Friday, November 14th from 7:00 am to 8:30 am, Santa Ana Unified School District hosts its Superintendent’s State of the District & Partnership Breakfast.

Individual tickets are $25 and sponsor tables range from $500 to $5,000. Proceeds support Santa Ana Public Schools Foundation to fund student scholarships, music and arts education and Educators Make A Difference Grants. Continue reading→

A look at the final Santa Ana voting results in the 2014 General Election

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Miguel Pulido and his daughter

Mayor Pulido’s daughter kept tabs on the election results on Election Night

I met with Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido last night at his Election Night Party.  He was relieved that he was winning but was worried he wouldn’t garner more than 50% of the vote.  His 11-year-old daughter was checking the election results on her IPad last night.  She has quite an interest in politics – and perhaps she will be running for office after she finishes college.

Pulido ended up with 50.7% of the vote while his challenger Roman Reyna only mustered 6,778 votes, or 33.6% of the vote.  The unknown third mayoral candidate, Mark I. Lopez, netted 15.8% of the vote – likely from those who couldn’t bear voting for the other two candidates.

The bad news for Pulido was that his team of City Council challengers – Alex Padilla, Mike Gonzalez and Mirna Velasquez, all lost.  If there is any good news it is that the incumbent who did the worst was David Benavides.  While his colleague Michele Martinez got less votes than Benavides she had three opponents while Benavides squared off against one challenger – Padilla.   Continue reading→

SAUSD School Board candidate Andrews to host an Election Night Party

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Shuntele Andrews Election Night Party

Former Valley High School Teacher Shuntele Andrews, a leading candidate for the SAUSD School Board, is hosting an Election Night Party on Nov. 4, 2014, starting at 7 pm.

The event is sponsored by the Santa Ana Educators’ Association and will be held at 2107 N. Broadway, Suite 305, in Santa Ana. Continue reading→

Benefit concert for Santa Ana High and Willard Intermediate set for Nov. 2

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SAUSD Benefit

For the past 5 years, New Hope Presbyterian Church, in Orange, has sponsored a benefit concert to keep music alive for Santa Ana High School and Willard Intermediate. This year the benefit concert will be held on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014 at Santa Ana High School, in the Bill Medley Auditorium, at 520 W. Walnut St., in Santa Ana.

This year’s benefit concert is entitled “Return to Motown” and will feature: Continue reading→

SAUSD School Board candidates forum to be hosted by the PTA on 10/20

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CA PTA

The Santa Ana Council of the PTA is hosting a Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education Candidate Forum on Monday, October 20, 2014, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

This forum will be held in the Training Room of the Santa Ana Unified School District, located at 1601 E. Chestnut Avenue, in Santa Ana. Continue reading→

The SAUSD will provide free subsidized meals to all kids in 2014/15

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Provision 2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 17, 2014

Contact: Mark Chavez, Nutrition Services Director, 714-431-1900/Deidra Powell, Chief Communications Officer, 714-673-4995

SAUSD to Participate in Either Provision 2 or the Community Eligibility Provision

Santa Ana Unified School District today announced that all school sites will be participating in either Provision 2 or the Community Eligibility Provision under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs during the 2014-15 school year.

Under these provisions, all students will be served lunch and breakfast at no charge at the following sites: Continue reading→

Recap of the SAUSD School Board candidates forum

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Valerie Amezcua and Rigo Rodriguez

A friend of mine who is a teacher was at the SAUSD School Board candidates meeting tonight.  She said that Valerie Amezcua (pictured above) was one dimensional.  She also felt that Mike Dalati was out of his league and apparently he ducked out before the question and answer session.

Amezcua has already lost in two previous SAUSD School Board elections.  She lost by 75 votes to high school dropout Roman Reyna in 2008 and she lost again in 2012 by 537 votes to Jose Alfredo Hernandez.  Continue reading→

Victim shot near Sepulveda Elementary School

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD Investigate Non-Fatal Shooting In The Area Of Doreen Way & Edinger Avenue

Santa Ana Police are investigating a non-fatal shooting which occurred at approximately 1:30 PM in the area of Doreen Way & Edinger Avenue. The lone victim sustained a gunshot wound and has been transported to a local hospital for treatment. Continue reading→

2014 General Election voter guide for Santa Ana voters

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This voter guide addresses the Orange County local and legislative races as well as the State and Local ballot measures.

General Election, November, 2014:

Local Elections

Santa Ana City Council

Mayor:

Endorsed Candidate: Mayor Miguel Pulido

Other Candidates: Roman Reyna, Mark I. Lopez

Note: Even Reyna’s friends and allies admit that he is not a capable candidate for Mayor of Santa Ana.  This will be Pulido’s final term and in the next two years we need to recruit better candidates than the likes of Reyna, who has only served two years on the Santa Ana City Council. Continue reading→

SAUSD School Board candidates forum set for 10/16 at a union hall

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PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 3, 2014

Brian Leal, Santa Ana Youth & Government, 714-585-3823, lealbrian3@gmail.com

Santa Ana Youth & Government to present Candidates Forum for Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Board Member positions on Oct. 16, 2014

Santa Ana, CA, –Santa Ana Youth & Government, along with partners Connect-to-Council and Orange County Laborers Local 652, is hosting a Candidates Forum for the candidates running for Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Board. This Forum will take place on Thursday, October 16th, 2014.

Thursday, October 16, 2014 @ 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1532 E Chestnut, in Santa Ana. (Across the street from the Santa Ana Unified School District Office). Continue reading→

SAUSD School Board candidate Cano calls for improved student pedestrian and bike safety

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Angie Cano, rcano@uci.edu, 714-957-5744

Santa Ana School Board Candidate calls for initiatives to raise pedestrian and bicycle safety

SAUSD candidate Angie Cano wants Santa Ana students safer, smarter and more protected

Santa Ana, California – Santa Ana Unified School Board candidate Angie Cano wants all the students in her hometown protected against alarming increases in pedestrian and bicycle injuries from vehicles.

Cano has personally experienced the dangers faced by Santa Ana youth today.  She was raised in Santa Ana and is a Segerstrom High School honors graduate.  Cano is now completing a triple major in Economics, Political Science and Spanish Literature at UC Irvine.

“The rising number of injuries and fatalities to students who walk or bike to school is simply unacceptable,” said Cano. “Even one accident is one accident too many.” Continue reading→

Charter Schools Association endorses Dr. Rodriguez for the SAUSD School Board

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Riboberto Rodriguez

PRESS RELEASE: October 6, 2014
Contact: Steve Levin, slevin@ccsaadvocates.org, (310) 409-7755

CCSA Advocates Endorses Dr. Rigo Rodriguez for Santa Ana Unified School Board

The teacher and community advocate will fight for students

Los Angeles – CCSA Advocates is pleased to announce its endorsement of Dr. Rigoberto (Rigo) Rodriguez for the Santa Ana Unified School District Governing Board. An experienced teacher, small business owner and respected community advocate, Dr. Rodriguez will work to ensure that every Santa Ana student receives a high-quality education.

“We enthusiastically endorse Dr. Rodriguez for the Santa Ana Unified school board,” said Gary Borden, Executive Director of CCSA Advocates. “Dr. Rodriguez has proven himself to be a visionary and collaborative community leader. He understands the complex challenges facing Santa Ana schools. As a school board member, he will put students first and work tirelessly for access to high-quality educational options for all families.” Continue reading→