Sausalito Marin City School District

Sausalito Marin City school district has winner - Marin IJ 12/1/06 by Don Speich

2006-12-02T06:28:00.000-08:00

Sausalito Marin City school district has winnerDon SpeichArticle Launched:12/01/2006 11:33:58 PM PSTMore than three weeks after the election, Mark Trotter was declared Friday the winner of a seat on the Sausalito Marin City School District board, defeating incumbent George Stratigos by 87 votes.With all absentee ballots counted, Trotter, 53, received 2,023 votes to 1,936 for Stratigos, reported

Newest vote tally shows Trotter leading Stratigos - Marin IJ - Staff Report 11/25/2006

2006-11-25T04:02:00.000-08:00

Newest vote tally shows Trotter leading StratigosStaff ReportArticle Launched:11/25/2006 01:01:37 AM PSTMark Trotter continues to lead incumbent George Stratigos for a seat on the Sausalito Marin City School District board.On Nov. 7, incumbents Shirley Thornton and Whitney Hoyt were elected to the board, as was Elizabeth Todd Gallardo.The latest tally of absentee ballots released by the county

Fourth Election Results - 11/22/06

2006-11-23T03:49:00.000-08:00

MARIN COUNTY GUBERNATORIAL GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 7, 2006 UNOFFICIAL RESULTS (APPROXIMATELY 2500 PROVISIONAL BALLOTS LEFT TO COUNT) 11/22/0615:38:30 SL-MC SCHOOL GOV BRD MEM, FULL TERM - Vote for (3) Total Number of Precincts 9 Precincts Reporting 9 100.0 % Times Counted 4860/7219 67.3 % Total Votes 8659 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Design for MLK Academy on school district agenda - notice Marin IJ 11/18/2006

2006-11-21T04:20:00.000-08:00

Design for MLK Academy on school district agendaStaff ReportArticle Launched:11/18/2006 11:14:02 PM PSTA revised design for a new Martin Luther King Jr. Academy middle school will be discussed by the Sausalito Marin City School Board on Monday.The meeting is at 7 p.m. at the district office at 630 Nevada St.

Third Election Results - 11/17/2006

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SL-MC SCHOOL GOV BRD MEM, FULL TERM - Vote for (3) Total Number of Precincts 9 Precincts Reporting 9 100.0 % Times Counted 4684/7219 64.9 % Total Votes 8369 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHIRLEY A. THORNTON 2114 25.26% WHITNEY STIMSON HOYT 2078 24.83% MARK TROTTER 1896 22.66% GEORGE T. STRATIGOS 1837

Votes to be counted by Wednesday - Marin IJ 11/17/06 by Richard Holstead

2006-11-17T09:43:00.000-08:00

Votes to be counted by WednesdayRichard HalsteadArticle Launched:11/17/2006 11:30:01 PM PSTMarin Registrar of Voters Elaine Ginnold expects all the Marin votes cast in the Nov. 7 election to be counted by Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving.The final vote counts will be announced then but the election won't be certified until Dec. 1 - after county election workers complete a manual recount of

Second Election Results 11/09/06

2006-11-11T11:03:00.000-08:00

MARIN COUNTY GUBERNATORIAL GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 7, 2006 UNOFFICIAL RESULTS 11/09/0615:55:10SL-MC SCHOOL GOV BRD MEM, FULL TERM - Vote for (3) Total Number of Precincts 9 Precincts Reporting 9 100.0 % Times Counted 3825/7219 53.0 % Total Votes 6781 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHIRLEY A. THORNTON 1707 25.17% WHITNEY STIMSON HOYT

Early absentee count helps incumbent narrow gap in Sausalito Marin City schools race - Marin IJ - 11/9/2006

2006-11-11T10:59:00.000-08:00

Early absentee count helps incumbent narrow gap in Sausalito Marin City schools raceStaff ReportArticle Launched:11/09/2006 11:43:49 PM PSTThe race for a seat on the Sausalito Marin City School District board tightened Thursday as Marin election officials released results of newly counted absentee ballots.Incumbent board member George Stratigos, who was trailing challenger Mark Trotter by just 53

First Results of Election

2006-11-09T15:23:00.000-08:00

MARIN COUNTY GUBERNATORIAL GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 7, 2006 UNOFFICIAL RESULTS 11/07/0622:50:27 SL-MC SCHOOL GOV BRD MEM, FULL TERM - Vote for (3) Total Number of Precincts 9 Precincts Reporting 9 100.0 % Times Counted 3384/7219 46.9 % Total Votes 5963 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHIRLEY A. THORNTON 1498 25.12% WHITNEY STIMSON HOYT

3 elected to Sausalito Marin City school board; 4th seat too close to call - 11/07/2006 - Marin IJ - by Don Speich

2006-11-08T02:51:00.000-08:00

3 elected to Sausalito Marin City school board; 4th seat too close to callDon SpeichArticle Launched:11/07/2006 11:47:27 PM PSTIncumbents Whitney Hoyt and Shirley Thornton, along with newcomer Elizabeth Todd-Gallardo, won election Tuesday to the Sausalito Marin City School District board.In a battle for the fourth seat, board president George Stratigos - the leader of the district's attempt to

Incumbents Leanding in Sasualito Marin City School Board Race - 11/07/2006 - By Don Speich

2006-11-07T23:11:00.000-08:00

Incumbents leading in Sausalito Marin City school board raceDon SpeichArticle Launched:11/07/2006 09:00:48 PM PSTThree incumbents and a challenger are leading in early results for four seats on the Sausalito Marin City School District Board in a contest fueled by promises to turn around the district's 40-year history of failure.With 957, or 19.7 percent of the votes tallied, incumbents Shirley

Marin City mourns Death - Marin IJ - 10/28/2006 - By Nancy Isles Nation

2006-10-28T09:16:00.000-07:00

Marin City mourns deathMarin IJBy Nancy Isles NationArticle Launched:10/28/2006 12:48:25 AM PDTFriday was a night for healing in Marin City as residents gathered at the scene of the death of a 35-year-old Richmond man, who was shot to death a week ago.The evening started with a candlelight prayer march beginning at the Manzanita Center and ending with a vigil at the parking lot at 30 Cole Drive.

School board candidates tout parents as the key to success - Marin IJ - October 22, 2006 - Reporter Don Speich

2006-10-22T08:06:00.000-07:00

School board candidates tout parents as the key to successMarin IJDon SpeichArticle Launched:10/22/2006 05:16:08 AM PDTIncumbents seeking re-election to the Sausalito Marin City School District board, as well as their challengers, say parental involvement is fundamental to making district schools - long the worst in the county - successful.The incumbents - George Stratigos, Shirley Thornton,

Challenger is best choice in Marin City - Editorial Marin IJ Oct 9, 2006

2006-10-17T14:22:00.000-07:00

Challenger is best choice in Marin CityArticle Launched:10/09/2006 04:45:31 AM PDTTHE SAUSALITO Marin City School board needs committed members who are focused on improving the district's schools. What it doesn't need are more distractions.Trustee Robert Fisher, who was appointed two years ago, has not made a good case for why voters should keep him on the board.He is running for the two-year

Student laptops just the first step - Oct 17, 2006 - Marin Voice By Merril Boyce

2006-10-17T14:13:00.000-07:00

Merrill Boyce: Student laptops just the first stepMarin IJ - Marin VoiceStaff ReportArticle Launched:10/17/2006 01:20:00 AM PDTMerrill BoyceA YEAR AGO, the Reed Union School District introduced a laptop computer program at its middle school, giving each sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grader a laptop for use throughout the school year.We didn't do this willy-nilly; we had been building infrastructure

Sausalito Marin City School Hopefuls Face Key Question - Marin IJ - 10/6/2006 - Reporter Don Speich

2006-10-06T02:38:00.000-07:00

Sausalito Marin City school hopefuls face key questionMarin IJ10/6/2006Don SpeichThe four incumbents seeking re-election to the Sausalito Marin City School District board say they want to continue the job of trying to move district schools from the worst in Marin to the best.Two of the three challengers said the job of propelling the predominantly minority district of 283 students out of a 40-

Sausalito Marin City School District board candidate profiles - Marin IJ - Oct 6, 2006

2006-10-06T02:33:00.000-07:00

Sausalito Marin City School District board candidate profilesStaff ReportGeorge StratigosAge: 45Address: SausalitoOccupation: Fundraising consultantBackground: 1979 graduate of Terra Linda High School. Received a bachelor's in business administration from San Francisco State University. He is a former member of the Sausalito City Council.Key issue: Maintaining steady, balanced and deliberate

Incumbents Best Choice For Schools - Endorsement - Editorial Marin IJ 10/5/2006

2006-10-05T02:47:00.000-07:00

Incumbents best choice for schoolsEditorialMarin IJ10/5/2006INCUMBENTS OFTEN ask for more time to finish what they have started. Sometimes, they are right.George Stratigos, Shirley Thornton and Whitney Hoyt, the three members of the Sausalito Marin City School board who want four more years, are making progress and deserve more time.They have embarked on a long-term restructuring of the troubled

Formula for success: New superintendent has plan to turn district around - Marin IJ - Oct. 3, 2006 - By Reporter Don Speich

2006-10-03T21:41:00.000-07:00

Formula for success: New superintendent has plan to turn district aroundDon Speich10/03/2006 09:38:23 PM PDTMarin City's Martin Luther King Jr. Academy middle school has a fresh coat of paint, and in the small quad there are new green tables with awnings for students and staff. There is new grass and a new banner draped on the outside of one building that congratulates students for recent scores

Our at-risk Kids Defy Stereotypes - Marin Voice - Marin IJ - Sept 26, 2006

2006-09-26T07:53:00.000-07:00

Article Launched: 09/26/2006 12:22:00 AM PDTMark Phillips: Our at-risk kids defy stereotypesMarin VoiceMarin IJBy Mark PhillipsCONTRARY TO the myths about Marin, not all of our children are privileged. Nor do all of them make it easily through high school with eyes focused squarely on college. For many, just making it through is a challenge. And our academically at-risk kids are not just from

Marin City school for autistic kids offers hope, expression to students, parents - Marin IJ - September 19, 2006 Staff Report

2006-09-19T08:24:00.000-07:00

Marin City school for autistic kids offers hope, expression to students, parentsMarin IJStaff Report Karen Kaplan, director at Oak Hill School, hugs a student during recess at the school in Marin City. @body Special to the IJ/Kevin Hagen (Special to the IJ/Kevin Hagen) A COUPLE of kids at Oak Hill School for autistic students are "little professors," 6-year-olds who chat up their teachers with

Marin schools mostly shine in state tests - Marin IJ - Sept 1, 2006 - By Rob Rogers

2006-09-01T06:29:00.000-07:00

Marin schools mostly shine in state testsMarin IJ - September 1, 2006Reporter - Rob Rogers Summary The Sausalito Marin City School District, despite having the county's largest percentage of disadvantaged students, saw API gains in all three of its schools, with Bayside Elementary's score rising 59 points to 782."These test results are the latest in a series of milestones in our ongoing struggle

School test scores improve

2006-08-31T06:44:00.000-07:00

School test scores improveMarin IJ - Aug 31, 2006By Rob Rogers Summary:The troubled Sausalito Marin City District saw API gains in all three of its schools, with Bayside Elementary's score rising 59 points to 782Complete Story:Several Marin schools made significant gains in the state's academic rankings.Most Marin schools and districts continue to rank well above the state average in Academic

Trustees to get update on oral history project - Aug 23, 2006 Marin IJ Staff Report

2006-08-23T23:17:00.000-07:00

Article Launched: 08/23/2006 07:39:16 AM PDT Trustees to get update on oral history projectStaff Report An update of a Marin City oral history project will be presented to the Sausalito Marin City School Board at 7 p.m. Thursday at district headquarters at 630 Nevada St.The project involves gathering the recollections of Marin City residents who have lived there since the community was founded

County schools get facelifts - Marin IJ - July 22, 2006 - Reporter Nancy Isles Nation

2006-08-22T14:22:00.000-07:00

County schools get faceliftsMairn IJ - August 22, 2006Nancy Isles NationSummary:Sausalito Marin City: The board recently approved the issuance of $15.9 million in bonds to build a new middle school in Marin City and renovate the Bayside Elementary School in Sausalito. Construction will be financed by a bond measure passed in 2004. Income the district receives under lease agreements with Sausalito

Educators hail test scores for Marin schools - Marin IJ - August 16, 2006 by Reporter Rob Rogers

2006-08-17T00:16:00.000-07:00

Educators hail test scores for Marin schoolsMarin IJby Reporter Rob Rogers Marin officials are hailing modest improvements in state STAR test scores for schools and districts throughout the county. "It's amazing that in districts and schools that were already performing at high levels, we're still seeing growth," said Mary Jane Burke, county superintendent of schools.The state released the

Filing extended in key Marin races - Marin IJ - August 12, 2006 by Richard Halstead

2006-08-12T12:02:00.000-07:00

Filing extended in key Marin racesMarin IJ Reporter Richard Halstead.....No one has taken out papers for two openings on the Sausalito City Council. Only incumbent Dennis Scremin has filed. Incumbent Ronald Albert decided not to run.The stage is set, however, for the Sausalito/Marin City School District board race. The three full-term incumbents- Whitney Hoyt, George Stratigos and Shirley

District OKs bonds for Marin City, Sausalito schools -Marin IJ - July 28, 2006 By Don Speich

2006-07-28T05:37:00.000-07:00

District OKs bonds for Marin City, Sausalito schoolsMarin IJJuly 28, 2006By ReporterDon Speich A new middle school in Marin City, the cornerstone of an ambitious program to improve academic programs, took a major step forward Thursday night when trustees of the Sausalito Marin City School District unanimously approved the issuance of bonds to finance the project.The new Martin Luther King Jr.

Sausalito Marin City picks new principal - Marin IJ - July 21,2006 by Don Speich

2006-07-21T04:01:00.000-07:00

Sausalito Marin City picks new principal-Marin IJ, July 21, 2006 by Don Speich An East Bay elementary school principal with expertise in curriculum reform and improving test scores was named principal of the Sausalito Marin City district's elementary and middle schools Thursday.Cherisse C. Baatin, an elementary school principal in Concord's Mt. Diablo School District, replaces Ruby Wilson, who

Frustrated Sausalito Taxpayer - Friday Reader Forum - Marin IJ - July 21, 2006 By Reader Linda Martello, Sausalito

2006-07-21T01:00:00.000-07:00

Friday Readers' ForumJuly 21, 2006 Staff ReportMarin Independent Journal Frustrated Sausalito taxpayerAm I the only angry parent in Sausalito? Is anyone listening to the frustrated Sausalito residents who can't send their children to a school in their own neighborhood due to its disgraceful performance?This is despite the fact that the school receives three times the state average in per-pupil

Bill Evers and Paul Clopton: Spending without achievement - Marin Voice - Marin IJ July 12, 2006 by Bill Evers and Paul Clopton

2006-07-12T14:50:00.000-07:00

Article Launched: 07/12/2006 04:17:00 AM PDT Bill Evers and Paul Clopton: Spending without achievementMarin VoiceMarin IJJuly 12, 2006Bill Evers and Paul Clopton THE SAUSALITO Marin City School District spends more than $22,000 per pupil and pays teachers an average of $71,000 a year. Based on 2004-05 figures, per-pupil spending is three times the state average, and teachers are the highest

Teachers need to work with district - Marin IJ Editorial - July 6, 2006

2006-07-08T13:10:00.000-07:00

Teachers need to work with districtMarin IJ EditorialJuly 6 2006 IT WAS UNFORTUNATE to see a representative of teachers in the Sausalito Marin City School District unload on its school board.Some teachers were upset by the IJ's three-day series on the troubled district, claiming the stories blamed them for poor academic performance by students.There is plenty of blame to go around, but reversing

Consultants to Develop Options for New School - Marin IJ - July 1, 2006 - Staff Report

2006-07-01T05:37:00.000-07:00

Article Launched: 07/01/2006 04:30:39 AM PDT Consultants to develop options for new schoolMarin IJ 07-01-2006Staff Report Unexpected money problems are forcing the trustees of the Sausalito Marin City School District to reconsider the size, location and layout of a new Martin Luther King Jr. Academy middle school in Marin City.At a meeting Thursday night, district trustees revisited the issue

Reader's Forum - Marin IJ - By Frances S. Nelson, Sausalito

2006-06-27T05:55:00.000-07:00

Tuesday Readers' Forum - Marin IJ - By Reader Frances S. Nelson, Sausalito Readers Opinion on Marin IJ stories about Sasualito Marin City Schools'Bad press' does not help.The recent series regarding the Sausalito-Marin schools was at best misleading, and at times bordered on the slanderous. The high per-pupil cost was reiterated without any attempt to analyze the figures. This district is

'Vision 900' is a worthwhile goal - Marin Voice - Marin IJ June 26, 2006 By George Stratigos

2006-06-26T14:32:00.000-07:00

Article Launched: 06/26/2006 04:14:39 AM PDT Vision 900 is a Worthwhile GoalMonday Marin VoiceBy George StratigosPresident, Sausalito Marin City School District ALBERT EINSTEIN said that the definition of insanity was "doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."Keenly aware of our history and steadfast in our determination not to see past mistakes repeated,

School board gets report on construction expense- Marin IJ - Staff- June 25,2006

2006-06-25T03:32:00.000-07:00

School board gets report on construction expenseMarin IJ - June 26, 2006 Staff Report The Sausalito Marin City School District board will hear from engineering consultants Monday on the higher than expected cost of constructing a new Martin Luther King Jr. Academy middle school in Marin City.Construction is slated to begin in November. But the new structure may have to be stabilized at a cost of

Spend money in classrooms - Reader Forum - June 24, 2006 Marin IJ - By Nancy Segale of San Rafael

2006-06-24T01:04:00.000-07:00

Spend money in classroomsSaturday Readers Forum By Nancy Segale of San RafaelMarin IJJune 24, 2006I worked for the Sausalito Marin City School District for 13 years and it looks like things have not changed.I'm tired of the press, administration and the school board always negatively pointing their fingers at the teachers.This group of teachers remains the mainstay in many of these children's

Teachers, Board Clash at Sausalito Marin City District- Marin IJ - June 24, 2006 by Don Speich

2006-06-24T00:57:00.000-07:00

Teachers, board clash at Sausalito Marin City districtMarin IJ - June 25,2006Don Speich A teachers' representative lambasted Sausalito Marin City School District trustees for excluding teachers in decision-making, failing to communicate and unfairly blaming them for failing to adequately educate students.Deborah Moore, a resource specialist who said she spoke on behalf of the district teachers'

School Board's Formidable Task - Marin IJ Editorial - June 18, 2006

2006-06-18T06:13:00.000-07:00

Article Launched: 06/18/2006 04:19:00 AM PDT School board's formidable taskMarin IJ EditorialJune, 18 2006 EVEN Sausalito Marin City School District trustees admit their schools are not shining examples of public schools at their best. They do, however, share a strong commitment to building academic achievement among students and public confidence among taxpayers.Still, despite the fact that the

In Search of Solutions - Marin IJ - June 13, 2006 - By Don Speich and Jennifer Gollan

2006-06-13T11:58:00.000-07:00

In search of solutionsMarin IJ - June 13, 2006 By Don Speich and Jennifer Gollan The day's lesson was about food costs and utility bills and rent and car payments and, of course, gas prices, and math teacher Dave Wetzel was using it as a way to introduce his Marin City students to the Xs and Ys of rudimentary algebra.Wetzel is a pioneer, the first Tamalpais High School teacher to teach

Two Tales Of Defying The Odds - Marin IJ - June 13, 2006 - By Jennifer Gollan and Don Speich

2006-06-13T11:49:00.000-07:00

Two tales of defying the oddsMarin IJ - June 13, 2006by Jennifer Gollan and Don Speich Derek Smith's ascent to an executive post is all the more remarkable given that many of his friends who attended the Sausalito Marin City schools with him in the 1970s are unemployed or jailed.This year, Smith founded Marinship Development Interest Corp., a San Francisco-based real estate company named after

Charter school offers parents another choice - Marin IJ - June 12, 2006 - Jennifer Gollan and Don Speich

2006-06-12T16:13:00.000-07:00

Charter school offers parents another choiceJennifer Gollan and Don Speich Willow: Students Elijanae James (left) and Abby Camaren work on a project during class at Willow Creek, a charter school in Sausalito. (IJ photo/Robert Tong) Now in its fifth year, the Willow Creek charter school in the Sausalito Marin City School District has distinguished itself with a project-based approach to

Public school exodus - Marin IJ - June 12, 2006-Jennifer Gollan and Don Speich

2006-06-12T16:06:00.000-07:00

Public school exodusJennifer Gollan and Don Speich Poor academic achievement in the Sausalito Marin City School District has rendered the concept of public neighborhood schools largely meaningless as dozens of children in the district, both black and white, flock to private schools.Even the district's relative wealth - it spends $22,232 per pupil annually, more than three times the state average

"Family Gap" Motivates Board President - Marin IJ - June, 12 2006 - Don Speich

2006-06-12T01:42:00.000-07:00

'Family gap' motivates board presidentDon SpeichWhen George Stratigos was a kid in Sausalito in the 1960s and '70s his parents, like many, took extraordinary steps to keep him out of the city's schools. They sent him to a Catholic school in Greece for the early grades.Though he and his family continued to live in Sausalito, they claimed he resided in San Rafael by giving the address of family

A puzzling legacy - Marin IJ - June 11, 2006- By Don Speich and Jennifer Gollan

2006-06-11T15:19:00.000-07:00

A puzzling legacyBy Don Speich and Jennifer Gollan Marin IJ - June 11, 2006 Christine Celestine concentrates during her eighth-grade class at Martin Luther King Jr. Academy in Marin City. The Sausalito Marin City School District is trying to improve decades of poor scores. (IJ photo/Frankie Frost) It is by far the wealthiest school district in Marin, spending more than $22,000 per student -

Schools trustee: 'Good morning' from Greece - Marin IJ - June 2, 2006 - By Don Speich

2006-06-03T11:43:00.000-07:00

Schools trustee: 'Good morning' from GreeceMarin IJ Front Page June 2, 2006 By Don SpeichLive from Aegina, Greece, it was Sausalito's George Stratigos - participating Thursday in a meeting of the Sausalito Marin City School District Board of Trustees."Good morning," said board president Stratigos on the phone about 20 miles southwest of Athens on the Greek island in the middle of the Saronic

Drug dogs gone but not forgotten -Marin IJ - Editorial - May 25, 2006

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Drug dogs gone but not forgotten Marin IJ - Editorial - May 25, 2006TRUSTEES DID the right thing in pulling the plug on the use of drug-sniffing dogs at Martin Luther King Jr. Academy middle school in Marin City. Many parents and civil rights groups were rightly outraged by the controversial program. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the National Association for Advancement of Colored

District dumps drug dogs - Mairn IJ - May, 20, 2006 By Don Speich

2006-05-20T08:07:00.000-07:00

District dumps drug dogsDon SpeichIn an about-face, Sausalito Marin City School District trustees killed a drug-sniffing dog program that critics had assailed as ill-conceived, clumsily implemented and an assault on students' rights. District trustees ended the controversial proposal Thursday night in the same fashion they approved it last November: by a unanimous vote."You are never to have

Bikes for Kids program gives out 76 free bicycles - Marin IJ May 13, 2006 Staff Report

2006-05-13T11:03:00.000-07:00

Article Launched: 05/13/2006 04:43:28 AM PDTBikes for Kids program gives out 76 free bicyclesStaff ReportSeventy-six children from Sausalito and Marin City schools were awarded new bicycles Thursday for completing special learning programs at the district.The Bikes for Kids program was among the events the city of Sausalito and the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce launched in conjunction with

Her Legacy is Teaching - Marin IJ- May 8, 2006 By Bill Rogers

2006-05-08T08:18:00.000-07:00

Her legacy is teachingRob Rogers Marin Independent JournalMay 8 2006 Retiring: Sausalito Marin City School principal and teacher Ruby Sullivan Wilson is escorted past the Balboa High ROTC Color Guard by her husband, Henry, on Sunday at a celebration at the Manzanita Rec Center in Marin City. Wilson is retiring after 34 years as an educator. (IJ photo/Alan Dep) Ruby Sullivan Wilson begins

BIKE RACE PROCEEDS PROVIDE PEDAL POWER FOR LOCAL KIDS - Press Release - By Adam Politzer

2006-05-04T17:51:00.000-07:00

NEWS ADVISORYFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 1, 2006CONTACT: Adam Politzer 415.289.4126 Cheryl Popp 415.331.4331BIKE RACE PROCEEDS PROVIDE PEDAL POWER FOR LOCAL KIDSSausalito Amgen Tour of California Committee Presents New Bikes to StudentsPlease join us for aSpecial Awards CeremonyThursday, May 4th3:15 pmMartin Luther King, Jr. AcademyMultipurpose Room610 Drake AvenueMarin CitySausalito, CA – Two

Legal problems grow for schools trustee - Marin IJ 04/22/06

2006-04-22T06:17:00.000-07:00

Legal problems grow for schools trusteeDon SpeichMarin IJ 04/22/2006 A Sausalito Marin City schools trustee is facing a raft of legal troubles, including an arrest warrant for his failure to appear in court for not paying child support and a trial next month on domestic violence charges. Additionally, Robert Fisher, 59, of Marin City, who was appointed to the school board in August 2005, was

ACLU Meeting on School District Drug Dog Policy with George Stratigos - Minutes of April 17, 2006 Meeting

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ACLU Marin ChapterBoard of DirectorsConvened at the West End CafιMeeting of April 17, 2006Meeting called to order at 7:35.Present: Art Duffy, Coleman Persily, George Pegelow, June Swan, Art Duffy,Bob Harmon (secretary), Aref Ahmadia (chairman), Jerry Ellersdorfer, ArnieScher (treasurer), Rico HurvichGuests Present: Mary Gomes, George Stratigos (pres., Sausalito SchoolDist.), Drina Brooke, Jack

IJ Editorial - A Good Choice to Lead School District

2006-04-17T14:02:00.000-07:00

A good choice to lead school districtMarin Independent Journal April 17,2006Opinion Section Editorial Page B7THE Sausalito Marin City School District is a mystery. The best-funded school district in Marin is among the poorest performing.This is a school district that is crying out for strong leadership, direction and community support.Hiring Debra Bradley as the district's new superintendent

Letter to District Parents Announce New Superintendent - by George Stratigos

2006-04-17T01:10:00.000-07:00

April 17, 2006Dear Parents and Neighbors:I’m excited to announce that starting today a new superintendent has taken over the leadership of our public school district. Debra Bradley, who previously served as the superintendent of Lompoc Unified School District in Southern California, comes to our district with over thirty years of experience in education, beginning as a middle school teacher. For

Sausalito Marin City Schools Get New Leader

2006-04-14T23:36:00.000-07:00

Troubled Marin City Sausalito schools get new leaderDon Speich4/06/2006 Marin Independent JournalA long-time educator who specializes in raising test scores through improvements in curriculum and teaching methods was named Wednesday as superintendent of the

Response to Drug Dogs Marin IJ - By George Stratigos

2006-04-12T11:59:00.000-07:00

We will not look the other wayby George Stratigos Marin Independent JournalTHE PUBLIC conversation of our board's decision to contract with a firm used by other Marin County schools to perform drug detection sweeps, utilizing specially trained dogs, has gotten far ahead of the facts.At two publicly noticed district board meetings in late 2005, this program was discussed in open session. Once the

IJ Reporter Questions Boards attending NSBA conference

2006-04-12T08:24:00.000-07:00

The Marin IJ called Sausalito Marin City School Board members and accused the Board of a violation of the Brown Act. They claimed that they were not allowed to have a majority of the board attend a NSBA conference. President George Stratigos called CSBA attorneys to bring light to this matter. It was concluded that the Brown act allowed for a majority of the board to attend a educational

Marin IJ Artical about NSBA Conf.

2006-04-11T06:13:00.000-07:00

School district spends $7,000 on meetingJennifer GollanSausalito educators say a trip to Chicago this week that cost the district $6,900 to $7,500 for three board members and the superintendent was money well spent - even if the district forfeits registration money for a fourth trustee who canceled at the last minute.The National School Boards Association's Annual Conference at the Lakeside

Marin IJ Reporters notebook - About NSBA Article

2006-04-11T02:33:00.000-07:00

Marin Independent Journal - www.marinij.comApril 15, 2006Marin Section CReporter's NotebookAn article detailing how Sausalito Marin City educators were among the few from Marin to travel to Chicago for a conference at taxpayers expense came under fire from the district's public relations officer, Martin Brown, who called it "a hit piece.""You mentioned Richard Simmons was one of the speakers in

School Board Staying Current on Education

2006-04-10T14:21:00.000-07:00

Three senior school board members of the Sausalito Marin City School Distict are attending a continued education conference in Chicago, Illinois this week. For more information link to www.nsba.org.

District Saves Kid Program- Marin IJ - About PreSchool Programs

2006-04-07T20:32:00.000-07:00

District saves kid programsFriday 04/07/2006Marin Independent JournalMarin Secction CBy Don SpeichResponding to growing concerns from parents and a key social service agency in Marin, trustees of the Sausalito-Marin City School District say they will find classroom space for about 75 pre- and after-school children whose programs are housed in a district building scheduled for demolition.The board

Drug dog controversy wracks district - by Don Speich -Marin IJ 3/11/206

2006-03-27T12:32:00.000-08:00

Drug dog controversy wracks districtDon SpeichMarin Independent Journal03/11/2006 09:04:00 AM PSTResponding to widespread criticism including accusations of violating the constitutional rights of students, trustees of the Sausalito Marin City School District will hold a public hearing March 20 on the use of drug-sniffing dogs at a 38-student middle school in Marin City.The American Civil

EDITORIAL-Dogs off campus - San Francisoc Chronicle - March 23,2006

2006-03-23T23:43:00.000-08:00

EDITORIALDogs off campusThursday, March 23, 2006THE 38 STUDENTS at Martin Luther King Jr. Academy in Marin City must be quite a reckless, rowdy bunch -- why else would the school board think it necessary to bring in drug-sniffing dogs? In November, the trustees of the Sausalito-Marin City School District voted unanimously to authorize the use of the dogs through the Interquest Detection Canines

School board leashes drug-dog plan - San Francisco Chronicle - By Peter Fimrite March 22, 2006

2006-03-22T23:26:00.000-08:00

MARIN CITY School board leashes drug-dog plan Plan to send them onto black campuses is labeled racistPeter Fimrite, Chronicle Staff WriterWednesday, March 22, 2006Community leaders expressed hope Tuesday that racial harmony can be restored in Sausalito after a program to bring drug-sniffing dogs into a mostly African American middle school was suspended amid a public outcry. Outraged students,

Public Hearing On Drug Dogs At Marin Middle School -CBS5.com - March 19, 2006

2006-03-19T08:00:00.000-08:00

Mar 19, 2006 12:51 pm US/PacificPublic Hearing On Drug Dogs At Marin Middle SchoolSave It E-mail It Print It (BCN) Trustees of the Sausalito Marin City School District are vowing to press ahead with plans to bring drug-sniffing dogs to a local middle school.The plan has come under fire from parents, the American Civil Liberties Union and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored

School board holding firm on drug dogs -Marin IJ - March 19, 2006 by Don Speich

2006-03-19T03:17:00.000-08:00

marinij.com/news/ci_3618840 School board holding firm on drug dogsMarin IJ - March 19, 2006 by Don Speich Under fire from civil rights groups, trustees of the Sausalito Marin City School District have broadened Monday's public hearing on the use of drug-sniffing dogs to include a report on the legal justification of the practice.Board president George Stratigos also made it clear Friday that a

Reporters' Notebook - Comment about NSBA Story - Marin IJ - April 15, 2006

2006-03-15T03:09:00.000-08:00

Reproters' NotebookComment about NSBA StoryMarin IJApril 1, 2006An article detailing how Sausalito Marin City educators were among the few from Marin to travel to Chicago for a conference at taxpayer expense came under fire from the district's public relations officer, Martin Brown, who called it "a hit piece.""You mentioned Richard Simmons was one of the speakers in the story, but none of the

George Stratigos: We will not look the other way - Marin IJ, - Voice of Marin - March 14, 2006- By George Stratigos

2006-03-14T03:21:00.000-08:00

George Stratigos: We will not look the other wayMarin Voice March 14, 2006by George Stratigos THE PUBLIC conversation of our board's decision to contract with a firm used by other Marin County schools to perform drug detection sweeps, utilizing specially trained dogs, has gotten far ahead of the facts.At two publicly noticed district board meetings in late 2005, this program was discussed in

Trustees ripped for not saving Marin City program - Marin IJ - March 11, 2006 - by Don Speich, Marin IJ Reporter

2006-03-11T03:02:00.000-08:00

Trustees ripped for not saving Marin City programMarin IJ - March 11, 2006Don Speich marinij.com/news/ci_3588614 The head of a key social-service organization in Marin blasted trustees of the Sausalito Marin City School District Thursday night for failing to help relocate 175 underprivileged preschool and after-school children attending programs in Marin City."We are struggling to stay in this

Parents Say No To Drug-Sniffing Dogs -KGO By Lyanne Melendez Febuary 17, 2006

2006-02-17T09:16:00.000-08:00

Parents Say No To Drug-Sniffing DogsBoard Will Revisit IssueKGO By Lyanne MelendezFeb. 17 - KGO - Today parents finally got the meeting they wanted over the use of drug sniffing dogs at one Marin City school. A school of only 38 students with almost no prior history of a drug problem.On January 23, school officials allowed drug-sniffing dogs to enter Martin Luther King Academy in Marin City.

Charter School Urged For Sausalito District - Marin City leaders want fall opening for K-4 , San Francisco Chronicle - Feb 4, 2000 - by Peter Fimrite

2006-02-04T22:43:00.000-08:00

Charter School Urged For Sausalito District Marin City leaders want fall opening for K-4Peter Fimrite, Chronicle Staff WriterFriday, February 4, 2000(02-04) 04:00 PDT SAUSALITO -- Community leaders from Marin City marched into the Sausalito School District board meeting last night to push for a charter school in what they say is a last-ditch effort to save public education for their children. The

Marin City CSD campaign sparks concern - Marin IJ- Novmeber 10, 2005

2005-11-10T02:59:00.000-08:00

Marin City CSD campaign sparks concernMarin IJ10/10/2005By Don Speich, Marin IJ Reporter Some local officials are taking a skeptical view of a Sausalito Marin City school board member who also wants a seat on the Marin City Community Services District board.Robert Fisher, 58, of Marin City, who was appointed Aug. 18 to the board of the Sausalito Marin City School District, is one of four

Teacher Housing Issue - by Joel Paul -Sausalito By the Bay Blog Posting

2005-10-12T06:32:00.000-07:00

hot debate at city council meetinglast night in Sausalito. Several spoke against the proposed development including Joel Paul who sent this memo to neighbors, including to Nancy Osborn who forwarded it to me.Note two things as you read it:1) The school board and the city council need to hear your questions & opinion. For the city, you could contact planning director, Paul Kermoyan. For the school

Sausalito schools name interim chief - Marin IJ - Septmeber 9, 2005

2005-09-09T02:56:00.000-07:00

Sausalito schools name interim chiefJennifer Gollan 9/9/05 marinij.com/news/ci_3014454 The Sausalito Marin City School District Board of Trustees hired an interim superintendent through December while it settles the contract of her predecessor, who was abruptly ousted just 10 days before the start of the 2005-06 school year. In a 5-0 vote, the board yesterday approved a $35,153 contract for

Sausalito school officials looking for new superintendent after a shake-up - NapaNews.com - August 26,2005

2005-08-26T02:54:00.000-07:00

Sausalito school officials looking for new superintendent after a shake-upFriday, August 26, 2005SAUSALITO -- Sausalito school officials are looking for a new superintendent after a shake-up in the Sausalito Marin City School District.District officials have placed Rose Marie Roberson on paid administrative leave.Citing its privacy policy over personnel matters, district officials wouldn't say

Sausalito School Shake-up - Marin IJ - Aug 25, 2005 - By Carla Bova, Marin IJ Reporter

2005-08-25T02:50:00.000-07:00

Sausalito school shake-upBy Carla Bova Sausalito Marin City School District is searching for a new superintendent after Rose Marie Roberson was placed on paid administrative leave.School officials gave no explanation as to why the district chief is gone, saying only that personnel matters are private and that school would start as scheduled on Monday with no change."We are all preparing, getting

Teachers hope to end slide - Marin IJ - Aug 2, 2005 - By Jennifer Gollan

2005-08-02T02:45:00.000-07:00

Teachers hope to end slide2 Tam High educators heading to Sausalito to battle drop-out rateBy Jennifer Gollan www.marinij.com/news/ci_2907719 Tamalpais High School teachers will teach at a Sausalito/Marin City middle school this year in an effort to reverse a "concerning and pronounced" high school drop-out rate among minority students.Two high school teachers from Tam High in Mill Valley will

George Stratigos Introduction for Cental Valley Event -

2005-03-11T07:23:00.000-08:00

George Theodore Stratigos George Stratigos, a native of Sausalito, California has been traveling and serving the communities of the Central Valley and California for over 25 years. As Director of Youth Services for the Greek Orthodox Diocese of San Francisco he served over 30,000 children in seven western states located in fifty-two parish communities. During that time he also served as

Local schools relying more on foundations - Marin IJ - February 07, 2005 - By Jennifer Gollan, IJ Reporter

2005-02-07T02:40:00.000-08:00

Article Last Updated: Monday, February 07, 2005 - 4:46:34 AM PST Local schools relying more on foundationsBy Jennifer Gollan, IJ reporterState cuts changing role of Marin groups Spurred by an austere state budget, education foundations are taking on an increasingly pronounced role to cope with expected long-term cutbacks as the state mends an $8.6 billion budget hole.Local fund-raising and parcel

Rich Man's Ghetto -North Bay Bohemian December 1-7, 2004 - By Matt Pamatmat

2004-12-01T17:00:00.000-08:00

Photographs by Rory McNamaraPublic/Private: The garrison-like public housing that distinguishes Marin City is balanced by an influx of condo units owned by those anxious to share Sausalito's zip code.Rich Man's GhettoSnapshots of a life briefly led in Marin CityBy Matt PamatmatSuperiority? Inferiority? Why not the quite simple attempt to touch the other, to feel the other, to explain the other to

Charter School's Funding Under Fire - Marin IJ - Novermber 28, 2004 - By Jennifer Gollan, IJ Reporter

2004-11-28T02:36:00.000-08:00

Article Last Updated: Sunday, November 28, 2004 - 4:28:50 AM PST Charter school's funding under fireBy Jennifer Gollan, IJ reporterNovato board chief wants part of money withheldChallenging state law, the president of the Novato Unified School District Board of Trustees wants to withhold a portion of funding for a local charter school to reduce the district's $3.7 million budget deficit through

SAUSALITO MARIN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT THANKS SUPPORTERS ON 15.9 MILLION BOND MEASURE.- Press Release SMCSD - November 3, 2004

2004-11-03T20:11:00.000-08:00

SMCSD Letterhead:Wednesday, November 3, 2004Contact: Kathy Blazei: 415-332-3190For Immediate Release: SAUSALITO MARIN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT THANKS SUPPORTERS ON 15.9 MILLION BOND MEASURE.The Sausalito Marin City School District (SMCSD) Board of Trustees and I are thrilled that District voters approved Measure I. Not only does this vote authorize construction bonds that will

SAUSALITO MARIN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT CELEBRATES VOTER APPROVAL OF $15.9 MILLION BOND MEASURE. - Press Release SMCSD- November 4, 2004

2004-11-03T20:08:00.000-08:00

SMCSD Letterhead:Wednesday, November 3, 2004Contact: Kathy Blazei: 415-332-3190For Immediate Release: SAUSALITO MARIN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT CELEBRATES VOTER APPROVAL OF $15.9 MILLION BOND MEASURE.“This is definitely a vote of confidence,” George Stratigos, President of the Sausalito Marin City School District’s Board of Trustees said late Tuesday night, when it was clear that Measure I, a $15.9

Ballot Statement in favor of measure I - "Yes I Can" By George Stratigos & Shirley Thornton

2004-11-01T20:45:00.000-08:00

“ yes I can ”George Stratigos Dr. Shirley ThorntonFive years ago, recognizing the loss that we suffered when our children were not properly educated within our own community; our district embarked on a journey to revitalize our public schools. Test scores during this five-year period have climbed from the 300s to nearly 700. Clearly

Sausalito Marin City School District Measure “l” FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS - District Mailer

2004-11-01T08:51:00.000-08:00

Sausalito Marin City School District Measure “l”FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS & ANSWERSOn July 29, 2004 the Sausalito Marin City Board of Education approved a resolution to place a $15.9 million bond measure on the November 2, 2004 ballot.If approved by Sausalito and Marin City voters, the bond will finance new construction, modernization, and renovation projects at all three of the District’s

A Community Comes Together For Its Schools - Opinion - Marin IJ By George Stratigos

2004-09-29T14:52:00.000-07:00

A Community Comes Together For Its SchoolsBy George StratigosAnyone who has followed the turbulent history of the Sausalito Marin City School District can appreciate the changes that are finally taking hold here: changes that will have a positive impact on the district, its families and children for many years to come.Measure I, appearing on the ballot of voters in Sausalito, Marin City and the

Letter to Voters about Measure I - By Yes I Can Commitee

2004-09-28T20:17:00.000-07:00

Dear Sausalito Marin City School District Voter: This is the moment! This election the voters of the Sausalito Marin City School District will be asked to make an important decision. Measure I is a proposed $15 million construction bond that allows for the building of a new middle school, the replacement of our substandard K-2 portables with a new permanent building, and

Vision 900: The Next Plateau For Academic Achievement.By George Stratigos "Yes I Can" Committee

2004-09-27T20:35:00.000-07:00

“yes I can”Vision 900: The Next Plateau For Academic Achievement.By George StratigosSept 27, 2004In just a few short days, our public schools will be opening their doors to begin the 2004/2005 academic year. This will mark the beginning of a new chapter in our continuing quest to make the Sausalito Marin City School District the very best school district in the county of Marin. Those who have

Building The Middle School Our Community Needs and Deserves. Marin Scope -By Dr. Shirley Thornton

2004-09-26T19:57:00.000-07:00

Building The Middle School Our Community Needs and Deserves. By Dr. Shirley Thornton In 2001, the Sausalito Marin City School District took the first step to create an independent middle school for the sixth, seventh and eighth grade students of our communities. Up until this time, these grades were housed together at the Bayside Campus, just off of Nevada Street.Today, our middle school,

Our Children Are Our Future - Marin Scope - By -Diana Lynne Turner

2004-09-24T19:53:00.000-07:00

Our Children Are Our FuturebyDiana Lynne Turner We all know how important the future of our children are to the viability of our community. But often we forget that, during those precious years that they receive their primary education, decisions can be made and experiences gained that will have a dramatic result on their future. Today, my youngest child, Chauncy, is taking on the challenge of

Marin schools exceed goals in state tests -Marin Independent Journal -September 01, 2004

2004-09-01T20:00:00.000-07:00

Marin Independent JournalMarin schools exceed goals in state testsBy Jennifer GollanIJ reporter Wednesday, September 01, 2004 - Educator cites preparation as key to success Half of Marin schools scored above the state's benchmark on California achievement tests this year, according to a report released yesterday by the state Department of Education. A total of 37 schools in Marin hit the state's

Willow Creek expects to reopen in fall - Main IJ - June 13,2003 - By Reporter Carla Bova

2003-06-13T02:30:00.000-07:00

Willow Creek expects to reopen in fallBy Carla Bova, IJ reporter Article Last Updated: Friday, June 13, 2003 - 4:29:25 AM PST Charter school in Sausalito raised $85,000 in drive After a rigorous fund-raising campaign that earned about $85,000 in three months, Willow Creek Academy charter school in Sausalito celebrated the end of its second year yesterday confident it would be able to reopen in

Marin City school tries new approach - San Francisco Chronicle - Feb 28, 2003 - By Alex Horvath

2003-02-28T23:38:00.000-08:00

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Marin City school tries new approachAlex Horvath, Special to The ChronicleFriday, February 28, 2003It's an unusual setting for a school: an apartment in the low-income, high-rise Golden Gate Village subdivision in Marin City, built in the 1950s and operated by the Marin County Housing Authority. A former living room,

Charter School Fate Unsure - Marin IJ - August 25, 2001

2001-08-25T02:01:00.000-07:00

Marin IJ - Charter school fate unsurewww.marinij.com/news/archive/Friday/stories/news2001915.shtmlPublished on: 8/25/2001 Last Visited: 8/25/2001 Meanwhile , the appointment by the charter school board of Christina Windsor - the controversial former Sausalito-Marin City principal who was fired by the district last year and is now suing the district - as the school's interim principal was left

George Stratigos- Statement on District Website - November 2000

2000-11-20T00:31:00.000-08:00

PresidentGeorge Stratigos Original Election/Appointment - 11/00Current Term 11/02-12/06George Stratigos is a native of Sausalito. He was elected to the Sausalito City Council in 1994, and served two terms as Sausalito’s Vice-Mayor. Active in education throughout his term of office, he retired from the council after his term was completed, and ran for a position on the school board. George has a

Principal says she won't go -on principle - Marin IJ - August 12, 2000

2000-08-12T01:57:00.000-07:00

Principal says she won't go -on principleMarin IJ - 8/12/2000www.marinij.com/news/stories/news4000473.shtmlPublished on: 8/12/2000 Last Visited: 8/12/2000 The bottom line is I was recruited to serve children, so I am not taking this lying down. - Sausalito principal Christina Windsor. ...Christina Windsor, principal at Bayside-Martin Luther King School and North Bay School was fired Thursday

Charter School Urged For Sausalito District Marin City leaders want fall opening for K-4 San Francisco Chronicle - Feb 4, 2000 by Peter Fimrite

2000-02-04T22:49:00.000-08:00

Charter School Urged For Sausalito District Marin City leaders want fall opening for K-4Peter Fimrite, Chronicle Staff WriterFriday, February 4, 2000 (02-04) 04:00 PDT SAUSALITO -- Community leaders from Marin City marched into the Sausalito School District board meeting last night to push for a charter school in what they say is a last-ditch effort to save public education for their children.

Health Fund For MGH - The Coastal Post - Oct 1999

1999-10-15T21:27:00.000-07:00

The Coastal Post - October, 1999 Community NewsHealth Fund For MGHAt its special meeting September 17, the Marin Healthcare District Board voted to accept the offer by the Marin Health Fund to make up to $500,000 available to the District to support its effort to restore local control of Marin General Hospital.George Stratigos, Sausalito City Councilman and Executive Director of the Marin Health

MGH critics get $500,000 in legal aid

1999-05-16T21:08:00.000-07:00

MGH critics get $500,000 in legal aidBy Nancy Isles NationIndependent Journal ReporterA little-known nonprofit organization last night promised $500,000 in support to the Marin Healthcare District in its fight to return the county's hospital to public control.George Stratigos, executive director of the Marin Health Fund and a Sausalito City Council member announced the pledge at a meeting of the