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April 21, 2016 (Â鶹ÊÓƵ):  Athletic signing days – opportunities for young sports stars to commit to a college – are a high school tradition. On Tuesday, April 26, other seniors will get their time in the spotlight as well.

April 28, 2016 (Â鶹ÊÓƵ):  Ethel I. Baker Elementary School is hosting a free job and wellness fair for the South Â鶹ÊÓƵ community on Saturday (April 30). More than two dozen partner organizations will participate in the fair, including Â鶹ÊÓƵ City College, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Public Library, Elica Health Centers and American Medical Response.

Community members can practice resume writing, get job interviewing tips and learn how to get a job with the state. Free wellness check-ups, vaccinations and eye exams will also be provided.

June 3, 2016 (Â鶹ÊÓƵ):  Â鶹ÊÓƵ City Unified School District officials will officially mark the start of construction on Theodore Judah Elementary School’s new two-story classroom wing at a ceremony on Monday (June 6).

June 29, 2016 (Â鶹ÊÓƵ):  Â鶹ÊÓƵ City Unified School District’s Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday night to place a $75 parcel tax measure on the November 8 ballot.

The proposed measure would fund the expansion of successful programs, including art and music enrichment, services for struggling learners and vital initiatives that make schools more positive environments for staff, families and children. The measure would sunset after six years.  Senior citizens would be exempted.

July 5, 2016 (Â鶹ÊÓƵ):  To help kids stay sharp this summer, Â鶹ÊÓƵ barbers are partnering with SCUSD and Â鶹ÊÓƵ Public Library on a literacy drive that rewards students for reading.

Ten barbershops have agreed to give away 30 free haircuts this summer to students who read a book to a barber. Â鶹ÊÓƵ Public Library is supplying 300 books for the initiative.

July 14, 2016 (Â鶹ÊÓƵ):  Â鶹ÊÓƵ City Unified School District will launch its One Book One Â鶹ÊÓƵ summer literacy book giveaway with a rousing read-in and sing-along at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Zoo on Monday morning.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ, CA (October 5, 2016) – RedRover, a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Â鶹ÊÓƵ, California, will join IKEA at Golden Empire Elementary School on Tuesday, October 11 at 10:30 a.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ City Unified School District school’s newly transformed classroom space. This classroom, as well as the staff lounge, was remodeled as part of IKEA’s Life Improvement Challenge.

November 4, 2016 (Â鶹ÊÓƵ):  Â鶹ÊÓƵ City Unified School District’s Board of Education voted Thursday to approve a school facilities agreement with developers of The Railyards Project north of downtown.

March 11, 2014 (Â鶹ÊÓƵ): Â鶹ÊÓƵ City Unified School District’s Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Thursday (March 13) to discuss the search for a new superintendent to replace Jonathan Raymond, who resigned in December.

The Board will meet at 5 p.m. with representatives of the executive search firm Leadership Associates of La Quinta, recently selected to direct the search for a permanent superintendent.  The Board is expected to discuss the process for filling the position and create a timeline for meetings to receive public input.