Here’s the release from SPUSD:
June 8, 2009 - 12:30 p.m.
The following information was received from Chief Dan Watson of the South Pasadena Police Department at 11:30 a.m. today (June 8, 2009). Please distribute this information and encourage your children to walk in groups, to be observant of strangers and their surroundings, and to be on [...]

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, [...]

An extended stint of jury duty is my excuse for the lapses in posting. It’s incredibly interesting but, after a month, it’ll be nice to get back to a normal schedule.

South Pas tree roots are to blame for the sewage spill that closed Long Beach beaches (they’re back open now). The Star-News says it could [...]

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

The South Pasadena Unified School District sent out an e-mail Friday that outlines how the proposed state budget would impact schools. It doesn’t look good. Not mentioned is Rep. Adam Schiff’s Friday announcement that the $819 billion federal economic stimulus plan, as it now stands, would fetch the district $1.4 million. Full text follows:

The State [...]