by The Editors on June 27, 2008
One month ago administrators of the Carlsbad Unified School District thought they would have to trim $5.6 million from the 2008-2009 budget, according to a story in the San Diego Union-Tribune. Now, thanks to being reclassified as a “basic aid” school district (because of high local property values) the district adopted a $96.6 million budget with only $2 million in cuts.
Carlsbad joins several other coastal North County districts – Del Mar, Solana Beach and Encinitas – that are designated as basic aid because property values are so high there. Only about 80 of California’s more than 1,000 public school districts are basic aid districts. . . . That means that over the next fiscal year, Carlsbad Unified is expected to have $3.1 million more to spend than it otherwise would have had as a revenue limit school district.
We don’t exactly understand all the technical details, but smaller-than-expected budget cuts on education are always a great thing.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on June 5, 2008
Most of the world probably doesn’t know this, but June 7, 2008 is National Trails Day and to celebrate the Carlsbad Recreation Department is hosting Trail Blast: Emergency Preparedness on the Lake Calavera Trails beginning at 8:00 AM.
Get information on how to handle emergencies while hiking, such as rattlesnakes, poison oak, falls and heat stroke. Also learn how to deal with biking emergencies that could occur on the trail. Meet the City of Carlsbad’s Emergency Preparedness Coordinator to learn helpful tips on what your family can do to be ready for any disaster.
Meet at the Lake Calavera Trail Head (at the intersection of College Blvd. and Carlsbad Village Drive) for guided hikes and tours of the Lake Calavera Trails.
[Link: Carlsbad Recreation Department]
by The Editors on June 3, 2008
Carlsbadistan students who are planning on getting a post-secondary degree in hospitality and tourism management can apply with the Carlsbad Convention and Visitor Bureau for their chance to win one of three cash scholarships worth approximately $1,300.
These scholarships are a long time coming,” commented Kurt Burkhart, the bureau’s Executive Director. “Our desire has always been to do this in partnership, and we feel fortunate to have found a partner with the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and, to the best of our knowledge, we’ll be the first tourism bureau in San Diego County to directly award cash scholarships to students.”
With the cost of college these days, it looks like these scholarships could go a long way toward the average college student’s beer tab, at least for a quarter. Entries are due July 15, 2008. Follow the jump for all the details.
[Link: Visit Carlsbad]
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by The Editors on May 16, 2008
Last Wednesday several hundred people turned out to support teachers and education as two local teachers’ unions rallied at Holiday Park in Carlsbadistan. The Carlsbad Lancer Dancers and Excalibur Dancers performed. Students spoke how the arts, music and teachers had made a difference in their lives. Parents, teachers, administrators and school board members spoke on the importance of education for our children’s future.
It’s kind of sad that thanks to our government so many people have to come out and state what should be obvious to every single official. But if they need to hear it again we’re glad there are people to say it.
Thanks to everyone who came out.
by The Editors on May 14, 2008
Teachers from two local unions will rally today at Holiday park from 4 to 5:30 PM in response to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s education budget cuts.
Members of the Carlsbad and Oceanside teachers associations have arranged for speakers and music at the event, which will mark the statewide “Day of the Teacher,” organizers said.
If you support education get out and support the teachers.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on May 4, 2008
The Carlsbad Education Foundation’s Kids Are Worth A Million telethon held yesterday at Legoland has already raised $267,000 and the “phones haven’t even begun ringing,” thanks in part to a $120,000 donation from Legoland California.
“I give Legoland full credit for making this event such a huge success,” said Lisa Posard, President-Elect of the Carlsbad Educational Foundation. “In this time of financial crisis it is so important to have the support of our community. It is exciting to see everyone come together to rally around education!”
The Kids Are Worth A Million Telethon was taped before a live audience on Legoland California’s Fun Town Stage and will air Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m. on Time Warner Cable Channel 19.
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by The Editors on April 29, 2008
This Saturday, May 3, 2008, The Carlsbad Education Foundation is holding it’s annual telethon for Kids Are Worth A Million at Legoland’s Funtown Stage. More than 500 kids from 11 Carlsbad school will perform.
Performances include a rendition of Elvis’ “All Shook Up” by third graders at Hope Elementary, an orchestra group from Carlsbad High School and a musical theatre number from “Grease” by Valley Middle School students. The telethon itself will be filmed by students from Emmy Award-winning Carlsbad High School Television (CHSTV).
Follow the jump for all the details including schedule and nicely discounted ticket prices.
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by The Editors on April 19, 2008
We mentioned this earlier this week and then forgot to go grab some photos. Luckily, the North County Times‘ Jamie Scot Lytle was there to photographically document the protest.
“We cannot allow our governor, our state senators or our assemblymen to destroy California schools,” said John Roach, superintendent of the Carlsbad Unified School District. “Our voices are together on this issue.”
According to the story “hundreds of people” were out on the overpasses. In Carlsbadistan people gathered on Los Flores and Poinsettia overpasses. Carlsbadcrawl.com has photos as well. Check them out.
[Link: North County Times and Carlsbadcrawl.com]
by The Editors on April 17, 2008
The Carlsbad Education Foundation is holding its 1st Annual poster art content and they are looking for artists of all ages to create poster art depicting Carlsbadistan’s The Flower Fields®. The deadline for entry is April 21, 2008 which means there are only four days left. Better get that art rolling.
Here are all the rules:
- The original art for 2008 will depict The Flower Fields®.
- Entries will be received by April 21, 2008.
- Entries will be brought to the Carlsbad Unified School District Office, 6225 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA, 92009.
- All entries will be submitted as a 12” x 18”print with a completed official entry attached to the back.
- No entry fee is required, there is no limit on entries, and the contest is open to all ages.
- Art work that is not selected will be returned to the artist.
- Art work will be judged by a qualified panel based on originality and visual appeal.
- Winning art and all rights (including copyright) will become the property of the Carlsbad Education Foundation. All other submissions will be returned to the artist with our thanks.
- The selected art work will be produced into a poster that is ready for framing and will be sold for one year by the Carlsbad Education Foundation to raise funds solely for the Carlsbad Unified School District.
- The artist will be requested to autograph the posters at key events on May 2nd& 3rd.
For more information, contact the Carlsbad Education Foundation at (760) 929-1555.
by The Editors on April 16, 2008
Elisa Williamson, the President of the Board of Trustees of the Carlsbad Unified School district is encouraging and inviting everyone who supports Carlsbad public education to get out Friday, April 18, 2008 at 4:45 PM to send the message “Enough is Enough…No Cuts to Education!”
The idea is to have people with signs and placards (with slogans like “No Cuts to Education” and “Education Cuts Don’t Heal.”) on main freeway and highway overpasses in Carlsbadistan. Hopefully, this won’t lead to any accidents on the freeways. Guess we’ll have to wait and see.
For all the details, follow the jump.
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