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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

The Arcadia School Board reviewed the district budget for next year, including $850,000 in proposed reductions.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 12, 1992

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 12, 1992

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: School Board

Item ID: 36AN

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

More information on proposed budget cuts: 53 teachers will be cut rather than the 60 that had been publicized; the instrumental music program will remain intact; academic counseling will continue but personal counseling will be cut back.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 12, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 12, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Budget

Item ID: 2637AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Due to a shrinking budget the audio-visual department of the Arcadia Public Library has been closed by the City Council. The Arcadia school system has been offered the films and equipment, worth approximately $100,000. The cuts in the library budget will also mean reduction in personnel and operating hours. These matters are discussed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 1, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 1, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 1961 -

Item ID: 1948AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Board of Education has adopted a $63.9 million General Fund budget for the coming year. The budget contains reductions across the board, with 10% cuts at schools, a reduction in categorical programs and no cost of living increase from the state.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 19, 2003

Pages: p. 21

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 19, 2003

Pages: p. 21

Subjects: Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education - budget - fiscal year 2003-2004

Item ID: 31757AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia teachers learned that their stalled contract negotiations with the district will advance to a stage called fact-finding (meaning an impartial panel paid by the state will judge disputes between the teachers and the district).

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 27, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 27, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2793AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Patricia Ann "Pann" Baltz, one of 5 California Teachers of the year, was honored at the Arcadia Community Center by city and school district officials.

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Newspaper: Star Tribune

Date: December 3, 1992

Pages: p. A-5 photo

Newspaper: Star Tribune

Date: December 3, 1992

Pages: p. A-5 photo

Subjects: Schools - Employees - Baltz, Patricia Ann

Item ID: 307AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The proposed $1.2 million in program cuts will affect almost everyone in the Arcadia Unified School District. Discussed here is the recommended 47% reduction in support services staff, including counselors and nurses.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 8, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 8, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Budget

Item ID: 2636AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

State drought. Overall California residents cut water use by 27% in June, beating governor's mandate, but some cities fall short. Arcadia's target was a 36% reduction but in June, the city achieved a 28% reduction.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 31, 2015

Pages: p. A1, A6

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 31, 2015

Pages: p. A1, A6

Subjects: Drought; Water conservation

Item ID: 34463AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Board of Education ratified a new contract with the district's teachers by a 4-1 vote, but with some reservations about a binding arbitration provision (which would have district-teachers disputes resolved by a 3rd party). The contract includes a 10% salary increase for 1984/85 and an increase from a 177-day a year student school year to 180 days, along with lengthier instructional time per day.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 13, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 13, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2775AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Superintendent of Schools Mimi Hennessy discusses the impact of state budget cuts proposed by Governor Gray Davis on Arcadia schools.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 3, 2003

Pages: p. 23

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 3, 2003

Pages: p. 23

Subjects: Arcadia Schools; California state budget; Hennessy, Mimi

Item ID: 31262AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The District's first crop of mentor teachers has been saluted by the Board of Education for pioneering efforts.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 12, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 12, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2805AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Board of Education has begun deliberations on cutting programs to match the $1.2 million in budget cuts that must be made. Sixty teachers may be terminated. Other possible program cuts are discussed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 29, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 29, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Budget

Item ID: 2635AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The prospect of a strike by Arcadia teachers looms large, after negotiations between school district and teachers' associations officials broke off Wednesday, August 15. The negotiations ended after the 2 parties failed to reach a settlement on their year-long salary dispute. No new talks have been scheduled.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 19, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 19, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2774AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A tentative 3-year salary and fringe benefit contract agreement was reached between Arcadia teachers and the district, averting a teacher's walkout that had threatened the district since January.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 30 ,1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 30 ,1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2776AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education and Arcadia teachers both approved the contract settlement reached by negotiations on May 5.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 25, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 25, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2802AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Of 433 certified teachers, 69 were notified they might be laid off next year. The primary criterion for dismissal is seniority.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 12, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 12, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2747AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Superintendent of Schools, Stephen Goldstone said he is "very disappointed" that the Arcadia Teachers Association has rejected a district proposal to listen to a presentation on a new style of labor negotiations known as the "win-win system."

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 1, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 1, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2784AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Parents and children rallied at three Arcadia middle schools, in an effort to prevent the potential layoffs of 105 Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD) teachers and staff, blamed on an anticipated budget shortfall of at least $2 million next school year. Since the campaign started in late January, Arcadia Educational Foundation (AEF) has raised about $225,000, which will be presented to the AUSD. That is enough to save 3 teachers' positions.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: March 16, 2011

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: March 16, 2011

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Arcadia Educational Foundation (AEF); Arcadia Schools; Xu, Nancy

Item ID: 32550AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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The Arcadia School Board reviewed the district budget for next year, including $850,000 in proposed reductions.

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.

More information on proposed budget cuts: 53 teachers will be cut rather than the 60 that had been publicized; the instrumental music program will remain intact; academic counseling will continue but personal counseling will be cut back.

The Arcadia Board of Education has adopted a $63.9 million General Fund budget for the coming year. The budget contains reductions across the board, with 10% cuts at schools, a reduction in categorical programs and no cost of living increase from the state.

Arcadia teachers learned that their stalled contract negotiations with the district will advance to a stage called fact-finding (meaning an impartial panel paid by the state will judge disputes between the teachers and the district).

Patricia Ann "Pann" Baltz, one of 5 California Teachers of the year, was honored at the Arcadia Community Center by city and school district officials.

The proposed $1.2 million in program cuts will affect almost everyone in the Arcadia Unified School District. Discussed here is the recommended 47% reduction in support services staff, including counselors and nurses.

State drought. Overall California residents cut water use by 27% in June, beating governor's mandate, but some cities fall short. Arcadia's target was a 36% reduction but in June, the city achieved a 28% reduction.

Superintendent of Schools Mimi Hennessy discusses the impact of state budget cuts proposed by Governor Gray Davis on Arcadia schools.

The District's first crop of mentor teachers has been saluted by the Board of Education for pioneering efforts.

The Board of Education has begun deliberations on cutting programs to match the $1.2 million in budget cuts that must be made. Sixty teachers may be terminated. Other possible program cuts are discussed.

A tentative 3-year salary and fringe benefit contract agreement was reached between Arcadia teachers and the district, averting a teacher's walkout that had threatened the district since January.

The Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education and Arcadia teachers both approved the contract settlement reached by negotiations on May 5.

Of 433 certified teachers, 69 were notified they might be laid off next year. The primary criterion for dismissal is seniority.

Superintendent of Schools, Stephen Goldstone said he is "very disappointed" that the Arcadia Teachers Association has rejected a district proposal to listen to a presentation on a new style of labor negotiations known as the "win-win system."