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April 2010       

Frank Pugh extends an invitation for First Lady Michelle Obama to William Jawando of the Office of Public Engagement.

CSBA President Frank Pugh, right, gives an invitation for First Lady Michelle Obama to attend CSBA's 2010 Annual Education Conference and Trade Show to William Jawando, deputy associate director of the Office of Public Engagement. Pugh was in Washington, D.C., for CSBA's Federal Issues Council March 15-17. Full coverage will be in the May California School News.

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Legislative Action speakers lined up

27 April 2010 - Consultant Rick Miller and Legislative Analyst Mac Taylor will share their perspectives on the state's ongoing fiscal crisis and its effects on public schools.

In memoriam: Gregg Figgins

27 April 2010 - Gregg Figgins, a board member in the Hemet Unified School District who represented Region 18 on CSBA’s Board of Directors, died April 24.

CSBA-member group helps get kids fed this summer

20 April 2010 - Boosting participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded Summer Food Service Program is a priority.

San Bernardino City, West Contra Costa USDs collect national awards

13 April 2010 - Two California districts are among 18 nationwide to be honored with a 2010 Magna Award recognizing programs that advance student learning through school board best practices.

In California School News


U.S. questions governor on ‘maintenance of effort’

Education Coalition objects that governor’s proposed budget manipulates the calculation of guaranteed school funding.

Budget news adds urgency to CSBA Legislative Action event May 23-24

Participants will hear from legislative leaders and discuss strategy for advocacy efforts.

Vantage Point: The voice of hypocrisy must be challenged

Frank Pugh is president of the California School Boards Association.

ESEA, standards on national agenda

Three developments in Washington, D.C., last month may shape education policy in California and beyond for years to come.

Nominations open through June 7 for CSBA’s president-elect, vice president

Candidates for CSBA president and vice-president must submit formal declarations of candidacy by July 12.

Middle-grades models ‘Taking Center Stage’

CSBA and 11 other organizations participate in the California Middle Grades Alliance.

State budget: Advocacy needed ahead of ‘May Revise’

The two major pieces of the midyear budget package that may affect schools include the gas tax swap and cash deferrals.