Both sides in a civil lawsuit accusing La Cañada Unified School District staff members and a teacher of unfairly targeting Korean American students — a claim that was made after four high school pupils were disciplined for allegedly cheating on an AP European history exam in 2018 — will meet to discuss case details in February. Continue reading “Conference on Suit Against LCUSD Set for February”
School Leaders Take Action to Put Parcel Tax on Ballot
The La Cañada Unified School District Governing Board voted 4-0 this week to place a parcel tax measure on the March 3 ballot in hopes of continuing what district leaders say is a vital source of revenue. Continue reading “School Leaders Take Action to Put Parcel Tax on Ballot”
LCUSD Will Issue Bonds Early to Save Money
La Cañada Unified School District Governing Board members decided Tuesday night to issue the next set of Measure LCF bonds next spring rather than at a later date to take advantage of lower construction costs and interest rates. Continue reading “LCUSD Will Issue Bonds Early to Save Money”
LCUSD Workshop Tackles Diversity, Inclusion
Attendees from this week’s “Cultivating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” workshop listen to consultant Christina Hale-Elliott and LCUSD Superintendent Wendy Sinnette.
At the first workshop to cultivate feedback on diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the La Cañada Unified School District, Superintendent Wendy Sinnette laid out some pertinent themes for discussion, including student safety and how to better create an atmosphere of acceptance and empathy. Continue reading “LCUSD Workshop Tackles Diversity, Inclusion”
LCHS Parents Schooled on the Risks of Vaping
Tanya Wilson, head of security for La Cañada High School, gave a vaping presentation recently at a PTSA-hosted event at LCHS.
With vaping linked recently to 27 pulmonary injuries and at least one death in Los Angeles County, an event at La Cañada High School where officials spoke about dangers associated with the use of e-cigarettes seemed especially timely. Continue reading “LCHS Parents Schooled on the Risks of Vaping”
Unsightly Wheel Stops at PCY Removed; City to Broach New Plan
Recently installed wheel stops, or parking bumpers, placed near Paradise Canyon Elementary School to help control what is recognized as a chaotic pickup and drop-off area, were removed, last week after pushback from local neighbors convinced the Traffic Commission to reevaluate the area and conduct a study with community input. Continue reading “Unsightly Wheel Stops at PCY Removed; City to Broach New Plan”
LCUSD Lays Out Plan Seeking Parcel Tax Renewal
Discussion at the La Cañada Unified School District Governing Board’s meeting this week indicated that the panel wishes to place a parcel tax measure renewal vote on the March 2020 ballot, and will work toward building momentum to that end. Continue reading “LCUSD Lays Out Plan Seeking Parcel Tax Renewal”
Candidates for LCUSD Equity and Inclusion Post Are Interviewed
The La Cañada Unified School District has moved closer to hiring an equity and inclusion officer, a process that began months after some students were investigated for allegedly using offensive and discriminatory language at basketball games during the season. Continue reading “Candidates for LCUSD Equity and Inclusion Post Are Interviewed”
Public Elementary Schools Get High Grades but Fall in Rankings
La Cañada Flintridge’s three public elementary schools were ranked in the top 25 among the hundreds of such schools in Los Angeles County in the most recent survey from neighborhood review website Niche.com, though that status represents a decline compared with last year’s listings. Continue reading “Public Elementary Schools Get High Grades but Fall in Rankings”
Brookey Keeps LCHS Choral Music Program Humming
La Cañada High School choral director Jeff Brookey leads the audition vocal ensemble for grades 9-12 as it performs warmups for the voice.
La Cañada High School students are so eager to raise their voices in song that their choral music director, Jeff Brookey, decided to create another audition choir this year because of the popularity of the program that now has more than 330 students. Continue reading “Brookey Keeps LCHS Choral Music Program Humming”