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Thursday, 26 October 2006 02:21

ACUSD: When To Keep A Sick Child Home From School

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PictureThe Amador County Unified School District has some advice for parents designed to help answer the question “Can I stay home from school?” Generally followed by “I don’t feel good”. According to the district this is the time of year when many people begin showing flu symptoms and parents must decide whether children should report to class. The district advises that if your child has a fever of over 100.5, taken orally, or if your child is just too ill to pay attention in class then a parent should make the decision to keep their child home. 

Accident InvestigationThe Amador County Unified School District is putting all cities and the county on notice- when you look at future developments don’t forget the schools. At last week’s Board Meeting the board unanimously approved a resolution that will be sent to all governmental agencies in the county regarding the school district’s needs for an expanding population. The hope of the school board, and district administration, is that cities and the county will include provisions in the rewrites of their new General Plans that will encourage, at a minimum and require as optimal, that developers reach an agreement with the school district before the city or county approves a project. According to Superintendent Mike Carey’s presentation at the recent Board meeting the district’s hands, as well as local governments, are tied because of the state law SB50.

Monday, 23 October 2006 00:42

Roads Challenge ACUSD/ACOE This School Year

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ChallengeAmador County Unified School District and the Amador County Office of Education have had a challenging year so far in the 2006-2007 school year. The challenge has not been in the classroom in this case, but on the roadways. The California Highway Patrol has reported 8 accidents so far this school year involving district buses- fortunately none were considered serious. The latest accident occurred last week at 501 Argonaut Lane in front of the Triglia Education Center located on Argonaut High Schools Campus According to our local unit of CHP Nada Vasel Nuick had stopped her bus, which had students aboard, in the parking lot in front of, or perpendicular, to Patricia Brenan who was also driving a bus.
Parents, teachers and school administrators have been invited to attend a statewide series of forums on the federal No Child Left Behind Law. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell announced Monday that he wants to gather comments on ways to modify the law which is due for reauthorization in 2007. The biggest concerns for California and 16 other states that have complained about the federal law are accountability, interventions, corrective actions, the highly qualified teacher requirement and English-learner issues. Accountability tests determine how well students are learning. The test results generate a school's state Academic Performance Index, which shows how much schools and student subgroups improved over last year, and the federal Average Yearly Progress, which shows whether schools and student groups are meeting minimum objectives.
Friday, 13 October 2006 00:50

A Date Has Been Set For The Mokelumne River Clean Up

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Want to experience a fun and productive day of cleaning along the banks of the Mokelumne River! Want to fell appreciated for any time you can contribute—whether that’s one hour or half a day? Experience a lovely day on the banks of the Mokelumne River? Mark your calendars for the 2006 Mokelumne River clean-up, this year on Saturday November 4, 2006 8:30 AM. The sign ups are at 8:30 AM at the back parking lot of the Jackson Senior Center at 229 New York Ranch Rd. or for upcountry residents at the West Point Elementary School parking lot. Coffee, and morning munchies will be served.
Friday, 13 October 2006 00:40

Prop 87 Spending Breaks Records

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The battle over Proposition 87 has set a new fundraising record this week with contributions now topping $100 million dollars. The previous initiative fundraising record was set in 1998 with Proposition 5, a measure that legalized Indian gaming. It was revealed that oil companies have been the largest contributors towards breaking the previous record as they have donated more than $58 million to the opposing campaign for Prop. 87. However, most of the financial support for Proposition 87 has surprisingly come from a single source, Hollywood movie producer Stephen Bing. The media tycoon has given $40 million dollars to the Proposition 87 effort.
Friday, 17 November 2006 00:07

A Unique Find Discovered On Oro De Amador Property

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The City of Jackson’s proceedings in acquiring the Oro De Amador Property have lead to a unique and historical discovery.
Friday, 10 November 2006 00:07

California Transportation Commission Meets In Amador County

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slide3The California Transportation Commission held its quarterly meetings right here in Amador County this week and according to Amador County Transportation Commission Executive Director Charles Field  “The Commission now knows a lot more about Amador County”. The transportation Commission which is based in Sacramento does hold several meetings a year away from their Capital headquarters, but generally those meetings are held in urban areas.
Tuesday, 07 November 2006 00:58

Library Announces Special Story Times

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slide12The Amador County Library System has announced Special November preschool story times at the Jackson Library. The hosted story times will be on Thursdays 10:30 - 11:00 except Thanksgiving Day.  Laurie of Laurie's Stories will tell stories, sing and play music on Nov. 9th & Nov. 30th. Ms. Tasha, our animated storyteller, will entertain the children on Nov. 16."

Any questions, please call 223-6400

PictureWith Calaveras County’s only hospital, Mark Twain St. Joseph's Hospital announcing that it is temporarily suspending all maternity services effective today the big question is will Sutter Amador Hospital be able to handle the additional load. According to Sutter Amador Spokesperson Jody Boetzer the answer is a firm “Yes”. Boetzer states that Sutter Amador Hospital operates a Family Birth Center and has the capacity to serve additional patients in need of obstetrical care. The Family Birth Center is an eight-bed maternity unit that offers all-in-one labor, delivery and recovery rooms in a caring and comfortable setting.