Indexes
February 8th, 2010
February 6th, 2010
February 5th, 2010
February 4th, 2010
February 3rd, 2010
February 2nd, 2010
February 1st, 2010
The following stories have received the most reader comments during the last 7 days.
- Will terrorists be given Miranda warnings? (75)
- Lodi Unified School District president issues warning to speakers over cuts (64)
- President Obama's first year (45)
- Many reject the politics of 'no' (45)
- Islamic symbol in mosaic — what is all the fuss? (44)
- Writer comments on Neely column (42)
- The Home Depot hopes to join Costco at Reynolds Ranch (41)
- Time to shed the convenient sham of 'Don't ask, don't tell' policy (34)
- We need to conduct respectful conversations (30)
- Tasered suspect claims he is Yosemite Sam (25)
ADVERTISEMENT
Dan Faith, principal of Manlio Silva Elementary School, was surprised Friday with the CSEA "Boss of the Year" award. (Courtesy photograph)
Regional Roundup
Daniel Faith chosen as 'Boss of the Year'
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 6:01 AM PDT
Daniel Faith, principal at Manlio Silva School in North Stockton, was surprised Friday with this year's "Boss of the Year" award.
He was chosen by the local California School Employee Association chapter.
Faith was principal at Lockeford Elementary School, but moved to Manlio Silva, which he helped open in 2005.
He was nominated for the annual district-wide honor by his secretary, Sandra Cunningham, who called him an "awesome" administrator and leader.
"He makes sure everyone who works at Silva knows they are a valued part of the team," she wrote in her nomination letter. "Whether it is certificated or classified staff, Dan shows great respect to all and has included all of the Silva team in the success story at Silva. Dan has a way of leading with a strong hand while allowing others to come alongside of him with their strengths to build a strong team and school."
Earlier this month, CSEA chose Karen Meyer as its 2009 Employee of the Year. She was recognized publicly at Oct. 6 school board meeting with a plaque presented by union president Peter Geraldizo.
Last year, Vinewood Elementary Principal Kathleen "Kitsy" Smith received the district's "Boss of the Year" recognition.
— Jennifer Bonnett
District welcoming public input on budget
Lodi Unified School District is preparing for a multimillion-dollar deficit for next school year and is seeking public input at a meeting next week.
Lodi administrators are currently estimating an additional $20 million-plus must be realized before the 2010-11 school year budget is passed in June. The deficit is due partly to balancing the current year's budget with one-time federal stimulus funding.
Superintendent Cathy Nichols-Washer has said there will surely be more layoffs in 2010-11 than in the current year.
The public forum is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Nov. 4 in the Mamie Starr Performing Arts Theatre at Ronald E. McNair High School, 9550 Ronald E. McNair Way, Stockton.
— Jennifer Bonnett
Downtown designer Michael Freedman will speak to City Council
The Lodi City Council will hear from Michael Freedman, who is principal at Freedman, Tung and Sasaki, an urban design and city planning firm, at its 7 a.m. Tuesday shirtsleeves session in Carnegie Forum, 305 W. Pine St.
Freedman was the consultant the city hired in the early '90s to design School Street, and many of his plans have been realized.
Freedman will be discussing ways the council can help Downtown flourish, said city spokesman Jeff Hood, and city staff will provide a presentation on ideas and topics suggested at the Downtown Summit, which took place on Oct. 16.
— Maggie Creamer
Planning Commission to review General Plan
The Lodi Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Carnegie Forum, 305 W. Pine St., to continue discussing the General Plan. The document will act as the city's planning bible for the next two decades.
The commission will also discuss the following items:
— Maggie Creamer
Science Olympiad applications available
The San Joaquin County Office of Education invites all public and private county schools to participate in this year's Science Olympiad. There are three levels of competition: Division A2 for grades 3-6, Division B for grades 6-9, and Division C for grades 9-12.
Science Olympiad tournaments are rigorous academic interscholastic competitions that consist of a series of individual and team events.
Events require knowledge of science facts, concepts, process skills and science applications.
The A2 regional competition will be held in Stockton at Ronald E. McNair High School on March 27, and the B and C regional competitions will be held at University of the Pacific on March 6.
Intents to participate are due on or before Dec. 4. To download registration forms, visit www.sjcoe.org/sae/olympiadbc.aspx. For more information, contact Meredith Davis at 468-9030.
News-Sentinel staff
Jack Sieglock gets new endorsement
Former Stockton Vice Mayor Ron Coale has announced his endorsement for former San Joaquin County Supervisor Jack Sieglock for the 10th Assembly District seat held by Assemblywoman Alyson Huber, D-El Dorado Hills. Coale is currently a Port of Stockton commissioner.
Sieglock narrowly lost to Huber in the 2008 election. Last year's race was an open seat vacated by Republican Alan Nakanishi, who was termed out.
— Ross Farrow
Search for Ads 
Today’s Print Ads 
RSS Feeds
Reader Feedback
Comments on this story are now closed.