Teachers planning to picket local schools
Will Oremus - 01/31/2007
Teachers will be picketing Thursday morning outside several schools in the San Mateo Union High School District to protest what they are calling an "illegal and unilateral" cut to their health care benefits.
Will Oremus - 01/31/2007
Teachers will be picketing Thursday morning outside several schools in the San Mateo Union High School District to protest what they are calling an "illegal and unilateral" cut to their health care benefits.
State now in teacher battle mix
Heather Murtagh - 01/31/2007
A state office is upholding teachers' complaint of unfair labor practice in the San Mateo Union High School District for increasing the out-of-pocket medical expenses before completing contract negotiations.
Heather Murtagh - 01/31/2007
A state office is upholding teachers' complaint of unfair labor practice in the San Mateo Union High School District for increasing the out-of-pocket medical expenses before completing contract negotiations.
Limits on recruiters weighed
Will Oremus - 01/19/2007
The San Mateo Union High School District will take a closer look at military recruitment practices on its seven campuses after a presentation Thursday night by a local peace activist group.
Will Oremus - 01/19/2007
The San Mateo Union High School District will take a closer look at military recruitment practices on its seven campuses after a presentation Thursday night by a local peace activist group.
Carl Sandburg property escrow closes
Todd R. Brown - 01/19/2007
The San Bruno Park School District is $30 million richer, and the pool of affordable housing in the city should grow, thanks to a deal to develop an old school site into a new subdivision.
Todd R. Brown - 01/19/2007
The San Bruno Park School District is $30 million richer, and the pool of affordable housing in the city should grow, thanks to a deal to develop an old school site into a new subdivision.
District stalls decision on recruitment
Heather Murtagh - 01/19/2007
A closer look at all recruiting done in high schools - military, employment and education - will be taken before the San Mateo Union High School District decides to limit the number of visits made by military recruiters, the school board decided last night.
Heather Murtagh - 01/19/2007
A closer look at all recruiting done in high schools - military, employment and education - will be taken before the San Mateo Union High School District decides to limit the number of visits made by military recruiters, the school board decided last night.
Wanted: recent college grads
Carolyn Livengood - 01/05/2007
Feb. 28 is the deadline to complete application forms and to submit required information for the 2006-2007 Assembly, Executive, Judicial Administration and Senate Fellowship Programs. The four programs are nationally recognized public policy fellowships offering college graduates unique experiences in policy-making and development with California state government.
Carolyn Livengood - 01/05/2007
Feb. 28 is the deadline to complete application forms and to submit required information for the 2006-2007 Assembly, Executive, Judicial Administration and Senate Fellowship Programs. The four programs are nationally recognized public policy fellowships offering college graduates unique experiences in policy-making and development with California state government.
Skyline tries to help Latinos
T.S. Mills-Faraudop - 01/02/2007
At many community colleges, a staff's yearning to be innovative is often stalled or completely blocked by a lack of money. But at Skyline College, there's a good chance these ideas will become a reality.
T.S. Mills-Faraudop - 01/02/2007
At many community colleges, a staff's yearning to be innovative is often stalled or completely blocked by a lack of money. But at Skyline College, there's a good chance these ideas will become a reality.
Superintendent had long life journey
Heather Murtagh - 01/01/2007
Education wasn't a burden for Sam Johnson as a child - it was the ticket to a better life.
Heather Murtagh - 01/01/2007
Education wasn't a burden for Sam Johnson as a child - it was the ticket to a better life.
California community college fees to drop
Staff - 12/28/2006
Students at California's community colleges will have some extra money in their wallets starting Jan. 1, when school fees drop by 23 percent.
Staff - 12/28/2006
Students at California's community colleges will have some extra money in their wallets starting Jan. 1, when school fees drop by 23 percent.
School district celebrates centennial
Mark Abramson - 12/26/2006
The San Bruno Park School District is celebrating reaching the century mark in style by having a yearlong bash.
Mark Abramson - 12/26/2006
The San Bruno Park School District is celebrating reaching the century mark in style by having a yearlong bash.
Grant gives county schools a boost
Shaun Bishop - 12/16/2006
Facing the challenge of helping about 20,000 English language learners keep pace with state and federal testing standards, San Mateo County educators got a boost this week from the state's top education official.
Shaun Bishop - 12/16/2006
Facing the challenge of helping about 20,000 English language learners keep pace with state and federal testing standards, San Mateo County educators got a boost this week from the state's top education official.
District stands by embattled leader
Will Oremus - 12/16/2006
Amid anger and protests from teachers, leaders of the San Mateo Union High School District say they are doing everything they can to right the ship without getting caught up in politics or assigning blame. That might include more cuts in the coming year.
Will Oremus - 12/16/2006
Amid anger and protests from teachers, leaders of the San Mateo Union High School District say they are doing everything they can to right the ship without getting caught up in politics or assigning blame. That might include more cuts in the coming year.
No confidence, Sam Jackson
Heather Murtagh - 12/15/2006
Teachers called for the replacement of Superintendent Sam Johnson and Associate Superintendent Ethel Konopka yesterday when they informed the San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees that 96 percent of district teachers have no confidence in both.
Heather Murtagh - 12/15/2006
Teachers called for the replacement of Superintendent Sam Johnson and Associate Superintendent Ethel Konopka yesterday when they informed the San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees that 96 percent of district teachers have no confidence in both.
SMUHSD teachers vote 'no confidence'
T.S. Mills-Faraudo - 12/15/2006
Frustration over budget problems and contract negotiations prompted teachers in the San Mateo Union High School District to voice their lack of confidence Thursday in two of the district's top leaders.
T.S. Mills-Faraudo - 12/15/2006
Frustration over budget problems and contract negotiations prompted teachers in the San Mateo Union High School District to voice their lack of confidence Thursday in two of the district's top leaders.
School shortfall took years
Will Oremus - 12/15/2006
Five years ago, the San Mateo Union High School District's balance sheet was a picture of financial health. Revenues were $65.3 million, expenses were $65 million, and the district ended the year with nearly $8 million in its coffers.
Will Oremus - 12/15/2006
Five years ago, the San Mateo Union High School District's balance sheet was a picture of financial health. Revenues were $65.3 million, expenses were $65 million, and the district ended the year with nearly $8 million in its coffers.
Teachers want superintendent gone
Will Oremus - 12/15/2006
More than 100 teachers clad in black T-shirts sustained a minute-long standing ovation Thursday night after San Mateo Union High School District Teachers' Association president Craig Childress called on the school board to fire Superintendent Sam Johnson and Associate Superintendent Ethel Konopka.
Will Oremus - 12/15/2006
More than 100 teachers clad in black T-shirts sustained a minute-long standing ovation Thursday night after San Mateo Union High School District Teachers' Association president Craig Childress called on the school board to fire Superintendent Sam Johnson and Associate Superintendent Ethel Konopka.
Yates family begins to thrive
Melinda J. Sacks - 12/15/2006
Ashley and Madison Yates are both freshmen in college on full scholarships, after graduating with honors and 16 awards between them from Capuchino High School in San Bruno.
Melinda J. Sacks - 12/15/2006
Ashley and Madison Yates are both freshmen in college on full scholarships, after graduating with honors and 16 awards between them from Capuchino High School in San Bruno.
Money hot topic in school discussion
Heather Murtagh - 12/14/2006
Budgets are back on the San Mateo Union High School District's agenda, as the Board of Trustees is set to discuss where it financially stands just a few months after it approved $3.5 million in cuts.
Heather Murtagh - 12/14/2006
Budgets are back on the San Mateo Union High School District's agenda, as the Board of Trustees is set to discuss where it financially stands just a few months after it approved $3.5 million in cuts.
Teachers to protest Superintendent
Staff - 12/14/2006
Hundreds of San Mateo Union High School District teachers, armed with signs and leaflets, are expected to attend tonight's board of trustees meeting in San Mateo to protest what they claim is an ongoing series of poor decisions by the school district.
Staff - 12/14/2006
Hundreds of San Mateo Union High School District teachers, armed with signs and leaflets, are expected to attend tonight's board of trustees meeting in San Mateo to protest what they claim is an ongoing series of poor decisions by the school district.
San Bruno schools in '07 garden calendar
Staff - 12/11/2006
Crestmoor and John Muir elementary schools' gardens in San Bruno are both featured in the Sloat Garden Center's 2007 school garden calendar.
Staff - 12/11/2006
Crestmoor and John Muir elementary schools' gardens in San Bruno are both featured in the Sloat Garden Center's 2007 school garden calendar.