SPUSD Superintendent Brian Bristol wrote his letter of resignation on May 15, and will step down at the end of the month “to follow new personal and professional opportunities.” The move doesn’t come at a great time, as the district is trying to fill budget gaps and pushing the Measure S parcel tax. A note [...]

Who: South Pasadena Council PTA
What: SPUSD PTA Yard Sale. The five district schools have joined together to host the event.
Where: District office parking lot, 1020 El Centro Street, between Fairview and Diamond
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 18

Who: South Pasadena Public Library
What: Author Night with Denise Hamilton. The event is free and [...]

We all know the schools are hurting, but this might not be the best approach. Superintendent Brian Bristol says that every student’s absence costs the district $47. With that in mind, he suggests parents should “donate” $47 per student, per day. Here’s the full memo:
Dear Parents of SPUSD Students,
As you head off for Spring Break, [...]

SPUSD Superintendent Brian Bristol doesn’t mince words: “These cuts are so drastic that it is as if a whole elementary school were shut down.  The impact is incredibly dreadful.” The full email after the jump.