At its Thursday meeting, the Governing Board of the Benicia Unified School District bid farewell to longtime Trustee Andre Stewart. Stewart, then a chief officer for Napa medical insurance organization The Doctors Company, was appointed to the board in 2006 following the resignation of Jamie Blomdal. In that time— including a brief tenure as […]
Benicia educators address salaries, teacher shortages at school board meeting
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 […]
Letters: Remembering Rosie Switzer
Remembering Rosie Switzer Rosie Switzer died on Nov. 29, 2015. She was a native Benician who taught in the Benicia schools for 35 years. After teaching, Rosie served on the Benicia Unified School District board for 10 years until her sudden death at the age of 69. Her family would like to take a moment […]
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 […]
Benicia-Vallejo AAUW to host gender equity forum at SCC Vallejo campus
Gender equity remains a commonly discussed issue in today’s society. Attendees of tonight’s free program at Solano Community College’s Vallejo campus will learn about the subject as it applies to K-12 and postsecondary education and how to address gender bias when it occurs. The forum, hosted by the Benicia-Vallejo branch of the American Association of […]
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 […]
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, […]
Benicia Middle, high school achievement plans on slate for Thursday’s school board meeting
Two weeks ago, the principals of Benicia’s four elementary schools presented their Single Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) at Benicia Unified School District’s governing board meeting. On Thursday, the principals of Benicia’s middle and high schools will be presenting their goals. The SPSA is established by school site councils to develop goals, aligned to BUSD’s […]