TJUSD Board Meeting - October 10, 2019

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TJUSD Board Meeting - October 10, 2019

Postby blackturtle.us » Fri Oct 11, 2019 8:17 am

A few students and parents were in attendance for the beginning of the meeting for student of the month awards, but after that only employees and board members remained for the rest of the meeting. Superintendent Keith Tomes was not present at this meeting. The following are the highlights for the meeting:

Trona Care Community Clean Up - October 19th, Saturday, 8 A.M. to 12 noon. Meet at the Rec Hall.

TTA Report - Trona Teachers Association president reported to the board about tech issues, elementary Xmas program issue (gym or multipurpose room), and full time sub proposal.

Maintenance Report - Update to board regarding field goal post, fire alarm system, and invoices to be submitted to Cal OES for earthquake damage reimbursement.

Principal’s Report - Issues with Sophomore Concessions. Various proposals presented to board to deal with issues. Discussion of funding for Senior Trip and other related topics.

Categorical Coordinator - Alan Tsubota will be hired contingent upon approval of Systems of Support grant approval.

K-12 Principal - Joseph Wolfe will serve as K-12 Principal. He will receive a monthly stipend in addition to his regular salary for taking on these expanded responsibilities.


This was a fairly brief meeting. There will be a special meeting on October 24th to update the board on earthquake recovery efforts. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for the second Thursday in November.
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Re: TJUSD Board Meeting - October 10, 2019

Postby wildrose » Sat Oct 12, 2019 6:28 am

blackturtle.us wrote:Trona Care Community Clean Up - October 19th, Saturday, 8 A.M. to 12 noon. Meet at the Rec Hall.

It's good to see that these events are continuing. So many people who pass through town comment on how rundown things look. It's good to see that there are some attempts being made to at least tidy up a bit here and there!
blackturtle.us wrote:TTA Report - Trona Teachers Association president reported to the board about tech issues, elementary Xmas program issue (gym or multipurpose room), and full time sub proposal.

I'd imagine that this will break the hearts of some people. Tradition has been that the Christmas presentation was held in the high school auditorium. This tradition goes back decades and so this change is obviously a huge disappointment.
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Re: TJUSD Board Meeting - October 10, 2019

Postby panamint_patty » Sun Oct 13, 2019 6:14 am

New law allows Florida teachers to carry guns inside the classroom :upset:
This is probably not the greatest idea in the world. Quite a few things could backfire, so to speak!
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Re: TJUSD Board Meeting - October 10, 2019

Postby tronagirl » Sun Oct 13, 2019 6:49 am

Video shows student's close call with out-of-control car
The title is a little inaccurate. The situation was surprising, but not quite exactly a close call. The car was never closer than twenty feet from the girl or the bus.
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Re: TJUSD Board Meeting - October 10, 2019

Postby tronagirl » Sun Oct 13, 2019 6:52 am

wildrose wrote:
blackturtle.us wrote:TTA Report - Trona Teachers Association president reported to the board about tech issues, elementary Xmas program issue (gym or multipurpose room), and full time sub proposal.

I'd imagine that this will break the hearts of some people. Tradition has been that the Christmas presentation was held in the high school auditorium. This tradition goes back decades and so this change is obviously a huge disappointment.

I don't think anyone will be heartbroken, but there could be parking issues at the elementary. Then again the parking wasn't all that plentiful in front of the auditorium either and it's no better in front of the gym. The schools in Trona don't have adequate parking I think is the problem.
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Re: PARKING

Postby sandman » Mon Oct 14, 2019 6:12 am

tronagirl: Parking has always been a problem at the school. There is very limited parking in front of the old high school and the elementary lot is not all that big. Not that the two schools are combined at the elementary site, parking is a bigger issue than ever. SNAFU
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Re: TJUSD Board Meeting - October 10, 2019

Postby twister » Tue Oct 15, 2019 3:53 pm

Little Miss Teacher’s Friend - SNL
This is funny in an oddly uncomfortable way....
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Re: TJUSD Board Meeting - October 10, 2019

Postby shotgunmary » Wed Oct 16, 2019 7:39 am

WINTER PROGRAM: Why can't they just use the auditorium? My understanding is that the building was not deemed unusable. Spend a couple days fixing it up and getting the water running and use it like normal. It's a better setting for something like the Christmas Program than the other two options and so why not put out a little extra effort?
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Re: TJUSD Board Meeting - October 10, 2019

Postby ergot » Wed Oct 16, 2019 6:42 pm

Parents Outraged To Hear About New Fight At Landmark Middle School
This sounds like a horrible community to live in. Schools are reflections of the community for the most part. Then again, when the state makes it impossible to remove dangerous students, this might be the result.
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Re: TJUSD Board Meeting - October 10, 2019

Postby panamint_patty » Thu Oct 17, 2019 7:47 am

ShotgunMary: I don't think it makes much difference where they have the winter program. There's nothing special about the auditorium. It's just a bunch of songs and skits anyways. They could do it outside on a nice day for all I care. The earth will continue to spin regardless.
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