During the public comment portion of Thursday’s school board meeting, three Benicia Unified School District teachers took to the lectern to address concerns over salaries and teacher shortages. On its Facebook page Tuesday, the Benicia Teachers Association indicated that it was at an impasse over salary negotiations. However, wages are hardly the only concern of […]
Accountability plan update on school board agenda
Board will also swear in new, returning members The Governing Board of the Benicia Unified School District will hear an update on the district’s progress toward goals listed in the 2016-2017 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) at Thursday’s meeting. The discussion will be led by Leslie Beatson, assistant superintendent of educational services, and educational coordinator […]
Social worker Celeste Monnette is newest Benicia Unified trustee
When the Governing Board of the Benicia Unified School District meets on Dec. 15, a new face will be seated among the trustees. Social worker Celeste Monnette will be sworn in Thursday to succeed outgoing Trustee Andre Stewart. Monnette filed paperwork to run in the 2016 election for a two-year term. However, since a minimum […]
Benicia High gets ‘angry’ in fall play
’12 Angry Men’ is school year’s first production Benicia High School will be going back to the ‘50s for its fall play, but the themes touched upon in it are relevant to any era— especially right now. That play would be “12 Angry Men,” which has had a long performance history. Reginald Rose wrote the […]
Benicia High students take top prize at Santa Cruz Forestry Challenge
Last year, seven Benicia High School students joined science teacher Emily Hudson to participate in the Santa Cruz Forestry Challenge, a competitive event held at Redwood Christian Park in Boulder Creek. After three nights of learning how to identify and measure trees, becoming familiar with forestry tools and creating a script for an application to […]
From a high school senior’s perspective: The college application process
In 1636, Harvard University was founded, earning itself the epithet as “the oldest institution of higher education in the United States.” And while there is still controversy surrounding the validity of this claim, with the University of Pennsylvania and College of William & Mary also vying for the coveted title, there is no denying that […]
School board discusses Benicia Middle School lower campus draft designs
BHS senior internship course also highlighted The Governing Board of the Benicia Unified School District heard about options for renovating the lower campus at Benicia Middle School at Thursday’s meeting. Roxanne Egan, the Measure S bond director, delivered a presentation on plans for the project, which involves replacing the outmoded portable classrooms— which Egan says […]
School board to mull options for Benicia Middle School lower campus renovation
The Governing Board of Benicia Unified School District will hear a discussion on options for Benicia Middle School’s lower campus redesign at Thursday’s meeting. Roxanne Egan, the Measure S bond director, will be leading the discussion. Measure S was approved by Benicia voters in June 2014 to provide $49.6 million in bond funding for projects […]
Robert Semple Elementary receives grant from SF Giant
Although the San Francisco Giants were unable to extend their even-year World Series streak in 2016, shortstop Brandon Crawford is using his power to help schools win. In conjunction with KNBR and Wells Fargo, Crawford founded the Step Up to the Plate Foundation in which $100,000 in grant money is provided to be evenly distributed […]
School board OKs achievement plans for middle, high schools
The Governing Board of the Benicia Unified School District unanimously voted to approve the Single Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) at Thursday’s meeting. The SPSA is established by school site councils to develop goals, aligned to BUSD’s Local Control Accountability Plan, which would support the academic performance of all students. At the high school level, […]