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The Arcadia Teachers Association has presented a 75 page document outlining their requests as negotiations open for the 1980-81 school year. The teachers are asking for a pay raise, the option of dental care for dependents and binding arbitration of grievances.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 31, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 31, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2734AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

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

There have been six attempted rapes reported at Arcadia High School since April 15, 1979. At least five are believed to have been committed by the same individual.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 4, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 4, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2970AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article discusses need to close one or more of the Arcadia schools in 1981. A committee has been appointed to study the matter. Likely candidates for closure are Bonita Park, Santa Anita and Holly Avenue elementary schools. The vacated property might be used as a senior citizen center.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 15, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 15, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Closure

Item ID: 2658AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Ernest "Cal" Ford recently retired after 27 years of driving a school bus for Arcadia School District. Ford is a second generation school bus driver. His father drove a school bus for Arcadia in the 1930's.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 29, 1980

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 29, 1980

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Schools - Employees - Ford, Ernest

Item ID: 2835AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Members of the school district Long Range Space Utilization Task Force have been visiting all the elementary schools in the district to gain an overview of all the facilities before they recommend which should be closed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 5, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 5, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Closure

Item ID: 2659AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Administration has advised the Arcadia Board of Education that the proposed $17.7 million budget for 1980-81 will have to be cut back.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 12, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 12, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Budget

Item ID: 2634AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Board of Education has added four new members to the Long-Range Space Utilization Committee. The additions provide for representation by a parent from every elementary school in the district.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 15, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 15, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Closure

Item ID: 2660AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

After 19 years as an employee with Arcadia Unified School District, Virgil J. Goode has retired. Goode worked over the years as custodian, groundsman and bus driver.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 19, 1980

Pages: p. A-9

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 19, 1980

Pages: p. A-9

Subjects: Schools - Employees - Goode, Virgil J.

Item ID: 2840AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Donald E. Fickas, newly elected president of the Board of Education, discusses some of the problems facing the Board.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 20, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 20, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: School Board

Item ID: 2462AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A final budget totaling just over $18 million received the approval of the Arcadia Board of Education. Article outlines sources of money and major budget provisions.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 7, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 7, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: School Board

Item ID: 2461AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Policeman on Campus program will be reinstated in the city's three junior high schools. The program has been inactive for two years due to Proposition 13 cutbacks The city will pay the entire cost of the program - approximately $53,000 for the school year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 24, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 24, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Junior High Schools

Item ID: 3031AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

First Avenue Junior High, severely damaged by a fire in 1979, will reopen this fall to students in grades 7-9 although reconstruction of the building is incomplete. Portable classrooms will be used.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 28, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 28, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - First Avenue Junior High School

Item ID: 3039AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Space Utilization Committee may recommend the closing of two elementary schools in Arcadia in 1981 and another a year or two later.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 11, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 11, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Closure

Item ID: 2661AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Approximately 8,230 students will attend Arcadia schools during the 1980-81 school year. This is 432 fewer students than at the close of schools in June. There will be 30 fewer teachers.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 11, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 11, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Enrollment

Item ID: 2898AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Thirteen negotiating sessions have been held since March yet the teachers and the Board of Education are still at odds. The Board is reluctant to give up its authority over the disputed matters of transfers, evaluation and grievance arbitration.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 25, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 25, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2737AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Negotiating teams for the Arcadia Teachers Association and the Board of Education have declared an impasse. Letters will be sent to the Public Employees Relations Board which may appoint a mediator. If the mediator is unable to resolve the differences, a fact finding panel may be selected.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 2, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 2, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2738AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The first count of enrollment in Arcadia public schools for the fall term was higher than projected, but still lower than when school ended last June. Detailed figures offered.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 5, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 5, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Enrollment

Item ID: 2899AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Space Utilization Committee will probably recommend the closure of two schools. Consensus was that one of the two should be Bonita Park, the smallest elementary school in the district. Committee members are still studying which other school to pair with Bonita Park.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 16, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 16, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Closure

Item ID: 2662AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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The Arcadia Teachers Association has presented a 75 page document outlining their requests as negotiations open for the 1980-81 school year. The teachers are asking for a pay raise, the option of dental care for dependents and binding arbitration of grievances.

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.

There have been six attempted rapes reported at Arcadia High School since April 15, 1979. At least five are believed to have been committed by the same individual.

Article discusses need to close one or more of the Arcadia schools in 1981. A committee has been appointed to study the matter. Likely candidates for closure are Bonita Park, Santa Anita and Holly Avenue elementary schools. The vacated property might be used as a senior citizen center.

Ernest "Cal" Ford recently retired after 27 years of driving a school bus for Arcadia School District. Ford is a second generation school bus driver. His father drove a school bus for Arcadia in the 1930's.

Members of the school district Long Range Space Utilization Task Force have been visiting all the elementary schools in the district to gain an overview of all the facilities before they recommend which should be closed.

Administration has advised the Arcadia Board of Education that the proposed $17.7 million budget for 1980-81 will have to be cut back.

The Board of Education has added four new members to the Long-Range Space Utilization Committee. The additions provide for representation by a parent from every elementary school in the district.

After 19 years as an employee with Arcadia Unified School District, Virgil J. Goode has retired. Goode worked over the years as custodian, groundsman and bus driver.

Donald E. Fickas, newly elected president of the Board of Education, discusses some of the problems facing the Board.

A final budget totaling just over $18 million received the approval of the Arcadia Board of Education. Article outlines sources of money and major budget provisions.

The Policeman on Campus program will be reinstated in the city's three junior high schools. The program has been inactive for two years due to Proposition 13 cutbacks The city will pay the entire cost of the program - approximately $53,000 for the school year.

First Avenue Junior High, severely damaged by a fire in 1979, will reopen this fall to students in grades 7-9 although reconstruction of the building is incomplete. Portable classrooms will be used.

The Space Utilization Committee may recommend the closing of two elementary schools in Arcadia in 1981 and another a year or two later.

Approximately 8,230 students will attend Arcadia schools during the 1980-81 school year. This is 432 fewer students than at the close of schools in June. There will be 30 fewer teachers.

Thirteen negotiating sessions have been held since March yet the teachers and the Board of Education are still at odds. The Board is reluctant to give up its authority over the disputed matters of transfers, evaluation and grievance arbitration.

Negotiating teams for the Arcadia Teachers Association and the Board of Education have declared an impasse. Letters will be sent to the Public Employees Relations Board which may appoint a mediator. If the mediator is unable to resolve the differences, a fact finding panel may be selected.

The first count of enrollment in Arcadia public schools for the fall term was higher than projected, but still lower than when school ended last June. Detailed figures offered.

The Space Utilization Committee will probably recommend the closure of two schools. Consensus was that one of the two should be Bonita Park, the smallest elementary school in the district. Committee members are still studying which other school to pair with Bonita Park.