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Saturday, 11 April 2009 06:19 |
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Ashland School Board Meeting: Monday April 13, 2009 at 7pm in the Ashland Council Chambers on E Main St.
There will be a decision made at Monday night's school board meeting that is very complicated and will have long lasting results - just like all the decisions the school board has been forced to make lately.
In order to continue the budget cuts that are absolute, it appears that the classified employees in the kitchens will be let go in favor of a request for proposals (RFP) for a completely outsourced food service provider. It is heart wrenching to see these dedicated district employees lose their living wage jobs. Most have been with the district for decades and really care about the kids and what they are being served for lunch and breakfast. Many of them have been struggling with the Sodexo management that the District hired four years ago as they have dwindled the scratch cooking in favor of heat & serve and processed commodity foods served in our cafeterias. By outsourcing the food service completely the district saves money by no longer having to pay those classified employees and their benefits.
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Read more: Upcoming Ashland School Board Meeting Will Address School Lunches and The Farm To School Program [Upcoming Ashland School Board Meeting Will Address School Lunches and The Farm To School Program]
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Saturday, 11 April 2009 05:25 |
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The Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland has kindly donated two tickets to one of their world famous plays towards the John Muir School Sock Hop Fundraiser. |
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Saturday, 11 April 2009 05:23 |
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Blackstone Audio in Ashland has kindly donated a copy of 'Superman' on audio compact disc to the John Muir School Sock Hop Fundraiser. |
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Thursday, 09 April 2009 20:03 |
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The second EarthTeach overnight will be focusing on Leave No Trace (LNT) outdoor ethics practices. Students will be carrying water filters, camp stoves, pots/pans, tens and lightweight food. They will learn numerous techniques for lightweight packing and minimizing their impact upon the land. Trip will have a Thursday 8am departure time and a 2:45pm Friday return. Please contact Tonya Graham at 778-0718 if you are able to help drive the students or the gear.
Students will also be focusing on leaf identification, elevation mapping and altimeter and GPS, compass and orienteering courses, mental mapping, painting the identification shed, know tying, tarp hanging, camp organization and upkeep and preparing shared meals.
Students will need a sack lunch and afternoon snack for Thursday. They should be prepared for all types of weather and have strategies for waterproofing their gear (packs lined with plastic bags, etc.). Each student will also need 2 water bottles, warm layers and reliable footwear. |
