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WELCOME to eUPDATE—APRIL 11 , 2008
To keep you up-to-date about the latest news within
the Fremont Union High School District.
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You are invited to VOTER INFORMATION NIGHT
Homestead PTSA is sponsoring “The Pros & Cons of the June 3, 2008 Ballot Measures”
on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 7:30 to 8:30pm in the Homestead High School Auditorium.
Members of the League of Women Voters will explain the propositions and answer questions from the public. They will also cover local school measures and propositions:
Measure B
Fremont Union High School District's general obligation school bond to raise $198 million
to fund:
Dedicated Technology Fund to regularly upgrade classroom computers and technology
Additional science labs and classrooms needed to avoid overcrowding
Classrooms and labs for career and technical education classes
Solar power and other energy efficiency projects
Renovate athletic fields and tracks at each school
Modernize kitchens and food service facilities
Improve safety and security
Prop 98 Property Rights and Rent Control
State and local governments could no longer force the sale of private property and then
turn that property over to another private person, business or organization, except to
protect public safety. Rent control would be made illegal in California, with an
exception allowing tenants who now have rent control to keep it until they move.
Prop 99 Homeowner Rights
State and local governments could no longer force the sale of the home of an owner
who has lived there for at least one year and then turn that property over to a private
person, business or organization for private use or development.
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Below is the District Bulletin and Board Report for the
April 8, 2008 Regular Board Meeting
DISTRICT BULLETIN — Volume XV, Issue 14
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CONGRATULATIONS Employees of the Year from Lynbrook High School |
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Malissa Goldstein began working in the District in 2000 as a Guidance Counselor at Fremont High School, transferring to Lynbrook High School in 2004. In this position, she is key to making sure that all students are in the appropriate classes and are making the best academic choices.
“I consider Malissa Goldstein one of the finest counselors I have worked with in my 35 years in education,” stated Rich Amlin, Lynbrook High School Assistant Principal. “She is very sensitive, perceptive, and caring, while maintaining a firm and fair objectivity that enables her to lead the students and their parents through counseling sessions and arrive at ‘do-able’ solutions for the issues at hand. Importantly, the kids really LIKE Malissa and respond to her suggestions. ”
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MALISSA
GOLDSTEIN
Certificated Employee
of-the-Year
Press Release
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Nancy Belmont began working in the District in 1999 at Lynbrook High School. As an instructional assistant in special education, Nancy Belmont provides academic support to students in the classrooms. As a Transition Specialist she works with students one-on-one, helping them adjust to life in high school or helping prepare them for the big step from high school into the real world. And in addition, Belmont also serves as the co-advisor of Lynbrook’s annual yearbook.
“Nancy is proactive when it comes to working with students, special education staff, and mainstream teachers in order to meet the needs of the students,” stated Mike White, Lynbrook High School Principal. “She goes above and beyond the call of duty everyday and is tireless in her work to support the students and staff at Lynbrook High School.”.
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NANCY
BELMONT
Classified Employee
of-the-Year
Press Release
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BOARD REPORT for Board of Trustees Meeting April 8, 2008
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The Board Meeting was held at Lynbrook High School, 1280 Johnson Avenue in San Jose. The Trustees, Superintendent Polly Bove and District staff joined several Lynbrook High School administrators, students and parents for a dinner discussion prior to the Board meeting.
COMMUNICATION
Ben Clausnitzer, President of the Fremont Education Association (FEA), recognized...
Lynbrook High School Retiree Gayle Coonan for the dedicated years of service to both FEA
and the District as a teacher, leader, colleague, and friend; to Lynbrook High School Certificated Employee of the Year Malissa Goldstein on the well-deserved award; and extended special thanks to Kyle Howden, Kenny Iams, Darryl Haywood, Anne Greene, Kim Revilla,
Debbie Schmalz, and Brittany Stevens for their FEA leadership.
STUDENT BOARD MEMBER REPORT
Student Board Member JingJing Xia reported on recent activities and events at Cupertino, Fremont, Homestead, and Monta Vista High Schools. Lynbrook High School
ASB President Alex Park reported on his school’s activities and events..
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
As a slideshow of student life at Lynbrook High School flashed on a large screen in the music room, Principal Mike White recognized Classified Employee-of-the-Year Nancy Belmont, Instructional Assistant in Special Education/Yearbook Co-Advisor; Certificated Employee-of-the-Year Malissa Goldstein, Guidance Counselor; and retiree Gayle Coonan, Special Education Teacher. The Board presented Coonan with a memento honoring her years of service in the District. Principal White recognized two groups of students stating, “Every year we are asked to select two student groups that represent Lynbrook High School for their extraordinary achievements. We spend a lot of time at Lynbrook talking about students finding their passion and balancing their high school academic career with extracurricular and outside activities. This year we chose two groups of students that are excelling at Lynbrook High School and are also pursuing their passions.” Representing the entire cast and crew of Lynbrook’s fall production Cabaret, White introduced assistant directors Artem Kreimer and Mitha Nandagopalan, both 12th graders, and actors Shawn Platzker, 12th, April Lam, 10th, and Justin Campbell, 12th, and Drama Teacher Laurel Cohen. Next White introduced athletes representing the fall and winter sports teams: Cindy Huang, 9th, Cross Country (competed in the CCS and State Cross Country Tournaments); Megan Shimojima, 12th with Athletic Scholarship to Berkeley (Field Hockey, League Champions, Finished 4th in CCS); Scott Day, 12th with Athletic Scholarship to the Air Force Academy (Football, 500 League Record); Zoe De Bruycker, 11th, Girls Tennis (2nd in League); Marielle Narcisa, 12th, Girls Volleyball (League Champions); Matt Cai, 12th, Boys Water Polo (Captain, 2nd in League); Jamie Oeser, 12th, Girls Water Polo (Captain, 2nd in League); Andy Meunier, 12th, Boys Basketball (League Champions); Diana Lee, 12th, Girls Basketball (League Champions); and James Kim, 12th, Wrestling (competed in CCS). White recognized Athletic Directors Cindy Nichols and Ray Wright. Coach Wright was selected as the Central Coast Section recipient of the Norm MacKenzie Award for 2007-08. Principal White also mentioned the outstanding work of student Scott Takahashi, who received an Award of Merit at the State Level for his PTSA Reflections music composition “Bridge to Brazil;” the Leadership Team and Teachers Maria Jackson and Shana Silberman; Yearbook Co-Advisors Jim Schussler and Nancy Belmont; Japanese students’ competition in the Japan Bowl (Level 4 team won a trip to Japan) and Teacher Jeremy Kitchen; Math Club and Teacher Rita Korsunsky; Music Department and Teachers Crystal Isola, John Felder and Chris Marra; FBLA and Advisor Andrea Badger; and the Science Bowl Team and Teacher Amanda Alonzo. White then introduced David Geamenico, walk-on coach of the very successful Lynbrook Robotics Team. Geamenico and the LHS Robotics students wrote and received a $15,000 grant to be used for robotics teams at all five high schools — Geamenico stated it is exciting to help Fremont High School begin a robotics team. Following the reception for the honorees, Principal White reviewed Lynbrook High School’s goals for this school year with a focus on “academic integrity.”
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Superintendent Polly Bove displayed a copy of Sports Illustrated’s baseball preview issue with Fremont High School graduate Troy Tulowitzki featured on the cover. • Superintendent Bove acknowledged that the WASC visitation at Monta Vista High School went extremely well. • Superintendent Bove announced that Manager of Custodial & Safety Services Ray Ramsey has organized “spring cleaning” during the break next week at each high school campus with free recycle bins plus a bin of compost for spring planting from Los Altos Garbage Company.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES...
• Authorized the Superintendent to negotiate and enter into a definitive Agreement with
REgrid Power for the detailed design and engineering work associated with a Solar
Electricity System at each of the District’s five high school campuses
• Authorized the Superintendent to sign the Memorandum of Understanding among Basic
Aid School Districts regarding Charter School Funding (Education Code section 47635)
• Approved Homestead High School’s Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble Students’
Trip to Australia in Summer 2009
• Approved Job Description Food Service Manager
COMMUNICATION
CSEA President Pam Coppel recognized Classified Employee-of-the-Year Nancy Belmont by reading words of praise written by two LHS colleagues. Coppel stated that she attended the services for Gary Price and was deeply touched by Gary’s dedication to the students and the District, not only as a cafeteria worker but as a coach, too. FEA President Ben Clausnitzer extended an invitation to the FEA Teacher Celebration Dinner on May 16th at Mariani’s Restaurant in Santa Clara.
FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS
TUESDAY, April 22 at District Office — Closed Session at 6pm for Superintendent’s Evaluation
TUESDAY, May 6 at Cupertino HS — Closed Session at 4:30pm,
Dinner at 5:30pm, Open Session at 7pm
EDUCATING CAPABLE, CARING, CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS FOR LIFE
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