A few South Pas-centric stories floating around:

Sometimes there’s a fine line between news and advertising. Sometimes that line gets trampled.
The death of SPHS student Aydin Salek prompts a bill proposal from Assemblyman Anthony Portantino that would “grant immunity from criminal prosecution to teenagers who seek emergency medical attention for someone possibly suffering from alcohol poisoning.”
State Assemblyman Mike Eng [...]

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.

The story that just won’t go away. Now L.A. County Supe Michael Antonovich plans to issue a proclamation Tuesday that will make the first week in March “No Cussing Week.” The Associated Press picked up the story, and now it’s ranked sixth on Yahoo’s Most Popular. The AP version titters, “That would mean no blue [...]

Superintendent Brian Bristol sent out an e-mail outlining the effects the budget shortfall will have in the near future. Here’s a daunting list of proposed cuts:

Elimination of Class Size Reduction (CSR) grades K-3 and 9th grade English
Elimination of elementary counseling and reduction of middle and high school counseling
Elimination of visual and performing Arts teacher positions
Elimination [...]

Tiger Newspaper (man oh man they should call it Tiger Beat), the SPHS student newspaper, is offering home delivery for $10 a year, which ends up being a buck an issue. To order, download the pdf order form.

SPUSD Superintendent Brian Bristol will explain:
Hello. This is Superintendent Brian Bristol. To learn about the impact of the State budget crisis on South Pasadena’s schools, please come to the SPHS library on Monday evening, February 9, from 6:00-7:00. Board member and High School liaison, Joe Loo, will be here to present financial information specific to [...]