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Dr. Ed Ryan, district superintendent, told the Board of Education that the teaching staff in the Arcadia School District must be reduced next year by 30. There are several reasons for the cut, including decreased enrollment and lack of funds. Plans for that reduction and the position of the Arcadia Teachers Association are discussed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 14, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 14, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2735AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Enrollment in Arcadia public schools has declined steadily for the past five years and the schools are destined to continue losing students for at least the next years. This has already necessitated the closing of two elementary schools and elimination of numerous teachers.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 1, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 1, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Enrollment

Item ID: 2900AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The School Board has voted to raise the daily wages of substitute teachers, seeking to head off an emergency caused by a shortage of personnel.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 25, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 25, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2806AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia's Board of Education is cutting 6 teachers, 5 3/4 custodial positions and half of its teachers' aides. According to School Superintendent Dr. Stephen Goldstone, the board will probably have to make more cuts as well.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 6, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 6, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2787AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Christian School has leased the Santa Anita Elementary School which was closed due to declining enrollment. Article describes the school which expects 200 students this year ranging from pre-school through 8th grade.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 10, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 10, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: School, Private - Arcadia Christian School

Item ID: 3060AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

While enrollment at Arcadia schools continued its decline overall, the number of students in 9th through 12 grades actually increased.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 28, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 28, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Enrollment

Item ID: 2902AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Board of Education voted to close two elementary schools but delayed deciding which two pending possible bail-out by the city.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 25, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 25, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Closure

Item ID: 2670AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Enrollment in Arcadia schools, for the 8th school month declined compared to the same month last year. Enrollment overall, slipped from 7,553 to 7,419.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 18, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 18, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Enrollment

Item ID: 2904AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

It appears likely that one Arcadia elementary school will be closed in September, 1981, due to decreasing enrollment. A committee has been appointed to consider the matter.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 13, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 13, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Closure

Item ID: 2657AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Some 44 teachers will receive layoff notices despite the finding of Judge Neher who ruled the board should eliminate only 38.9 positions.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 28, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 28, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2749AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A reduction of 4 or 5 teachers in the Arcadia schools has been proposed as a means of cutting next year's budget. The district hopes to achieve this by attrition.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 23, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 23, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2781AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Enrollment in Arcadia schools dipped from 7,695 to 7,552 compared to the same time last year, although it increased in grades 9-12 and may be leveling off in kindergarten.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 16, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 16, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Enrollment

Item ID: 2903AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Mrs. Blue named one of "1983 U. S. Teachers to Japan". Mrs. Blue is a teacher at Holly Avenue Elementary School, a learning- handicapped and resource specialist.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 4, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 4, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees - Blue, Nancy

Item ID: 2817AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Severe budget reductions loom in the future for Arcadia schools as a result of decreasing enrollment, according to an annual report from the district.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 16, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 16, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Budget

Item ID: 2646AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia teachers have moved closer to a walk-out, as 89% of the teachers at a general meeting voted to call a strike if necessary.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 17, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 17, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2797AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A decline in enrollment which has threatened to close one of Arcadia's 3 junior high schools appears to be less precipitous than anticipated, and may even be leveling off. According to official figures presented by the Arcadia Board of Education, there has been a loss of 164 students, far less that the drop of 429 that was expected.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 27, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 27, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Enrollment

Item ID: 2901AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

In order to give Arcadia teachers an already agreed-upon 6% raise, the Arcadia Board of Education voted to approve cuts of $50,000 from other portions of the budget.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 25, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 25, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Budget

Item ID: 2645AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

John Hart, veteran Arcadia elementary teacher, has been named acting principal at Hugo Reid Elementary School. Biographical notes included.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 29, 1981

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 29, 1981

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Schools - Employees - Hart, John

Item ID: 2844AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The school board has begun studying the proposed $17.4 million budget. It does not include salary increases. The budget includes all eight elementary schools. Depending on the election, two schools may be closed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 14, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 14, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Budget

Item ID: 2638AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Little progress seen in talks with teachers. Neither the district nor the teachers, who are represented by the ATA, have moved from their original salary positions. District is offering 1% increase; the teachers are asking 8% plus 2% in fringe benefits.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 20, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 20, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2752AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Enrollment in Arcadia public schools has declined steadily for the past five years and the schools are destined to continue losing students for at least the next years. This has already necessitated the closing of two elementary schools and elimination of numerous teachers.

The School Board has voted to raise the daily wages of substitute teachers, seeking to head off an emergency caused by a shortage of personnel.

Arcadia's Board of Education is cutting 6 teachers, 5 3/4 custodial positions and half of its teachers' aides. According to School Superintendent Dr. Stephen Goldstone, the board will probably have to make more cuts as well.

The Arcadia Christian School has leased the Santa Anita Elementary School which was closed due to declining enrollment. Article describes the school which expects 200 students this year ranging from pre-school through 8th grade.

While enrollment at Arcadia schools continued its decline overall, the number of students in 9th through 12 grades actually increased.

The Board of Education voted to close two elementary schools but delayed deciding which two pending possible bail-out by the city.

Enrollment in Arcadia schools, for the 8th school month declined compared to the same month last year. Enrollment overall, slipped from 7,553 to 7,419.

It appears likely that one Arcadia elementary school will be closed in September, 1981, due to decreasing enrollment. A committee has been appointed to consider the matter.

Some 44 teachers will receive layoff notices despite the finding of Judge Neher who ruled the board should eliminate only 38.9 positions.

A reduction of 4 or 5 teachers in the Arcadia schools has been proposed as a means of cutting next year's budget. The district hopes to achieve this by attrition.

Enrollment in Arcadia schools dipped from 7,695 to 7,552 compared to the same time last year, although it increased in grades 9-12 and may be leveling off in kindergarten.

Mrs. Blue named one of "1983 U. S. Teachers to Japan". Mrs. Blue is a teacher at Holly Avenue Elementary School, a learning- handicapped and resource specialist.

Severe budget reductions loom in the future for Arcadia schools as a result of decreasing enrollment, according to an annual report from the district.

Arcadia teachers have moved closer to a walk-out, as 89% of the teachers at a general meeting voted to call a strike if necessary.

In order to give Arcadia teachers an already agreed-upon 6% raise, the Arcadia Board of Education voted to approve cuts of $50,000 from other portions of the budget.

John Hart, veteran Arcadia elementary teacher, has been named acting principal at Hugo Reid Elementary School. Biographical notes included.

The school board has begun studying the proposed $17.4 million budget. It does not include salary increases. The budget includes all eight elementary schools. Depending on the election, two schools may be closed.

Little progress seen in talks with teachers. Neither the district nor the teachers, who are represented by the ATA, have moved from their original salary positions. District is offering 1% increase; the teachers are asking 8% plus 2% in fringe benefits.