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Article outlines school board's plans if voters approve a boost in the utility tax in June.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 7, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 7, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2926AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Assemblyman Richard Mountjoy's staff is trying to obtain a special waiver to save the Arcadia School District much of the $250,000 it was allotted to rectify old violations of state law.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 26, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 26, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2940AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Board of Education incumbents Joann Steinmeier and Mary Dougherty will compete with challenger Debbie Ewing, a Montebello high school teacher, in a 3-way race for 2 seats. Also, a $28 million bond measure to renovate the school's buildings will be on the ballot on April 20, 1993.

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Newspaper: Los Angeles Times, Section J,

Date: April 18, 1993

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Los Angeles Times, Section J,

Date: April 18, 1993

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: School Board - Elections; Schools - Finance

Item ID: 238AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council has expressed interest in helping bail the school district out of some of its financial problems. There are a number of areas in which the city could provide assistance. One possibility being considered is a June election to determine public support for such action.

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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 - Finance

Item ID: 2925AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council unanimously agreed to hold a June election to attempt to bail the school district out of its financial troubles. Proposition A would increase the utility tax by 2%, bringing in $550,000. Proposition B would raise the tax an additional 1% bringing $250,000 more. The funds would be for maintenance of school property and facilities used by the city.

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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 - Finance

Item ID: 2923AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Declining enrollment over the past few years has hurt the Arcadia school system financially, since income is based on attendance. The 1984-85 budget totals over $20 million. Last year the school district went $300,000 over budget. Cuts will have to be made to accommodate the finances for the upcoming school year, but they will mainly be made in areas outside the classroom.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 5, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 5, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2932AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Efforts to put together a working Alumni Association have been given the OK by the School Board. The first meeting will be June 8, 1974. Craig Lucas ('64) is the acting chairman.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 25, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 25, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2945AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Federal aid to schools

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 28, 1961 p. 1(Aid for First Avenue and Holly Ave.); February 9, 1947 p. 1 (Aid for Hugo Reid-federal grant to finance plan of new Hugo Reid school, to be located in the Village); June 26, 1961 p. 1 (General discussion on Federal aid); June 29, 1961 p. 1 ( " ); October 16, 1961 p. 1 ( " ); October 23,1961 p. 1 ( " ); October 26, 1961 p. 1 (negative vote on Federal aid); October 24, 1965 p. 1; October 28, 1965 p. 1; November 12, 1965 p. 1; December 16, 1965 p. 1; February 10, 1966 p. 1; February 27, 1966 p. 1; March 3, 1966 p. 1; May 12, 1966 p. 1; October 13, 1966 p. 1; March 5, 1967 p. 1; July 13, 1967 p. 1; July 27, 1967 p. 1; October 12, 1957 p. 1; October 26, 1967 p. 1 (third year); October 15, 1969 p. 1 (grant for library); October 19, 1969 p. 1 (refused); May 3, 1970 p. 1 (funds); May 12, 1971 p. 1 (trustees divided over); June 16, 1971 p. 1 (funds for reading expansion); July 21, 1971 p. 1 (refused)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 28, 1961 p. 1(Aid for First Avenue and Holly Ave.); February 9, 1947 p. 1 (Aid for Hugo Reid-federal grant to finance plan of new Hugo Reid school, to be located in the Village); June 26, 1961 p. 1 (General discussion on Federal aid); June 29, 1961 p. 1 ( " ); October 16, 1961 p. 1 ( " ); October 23,1961 p. 1 ( " ); October 26, 1961 p. 1 (negative vote on Federal aid); October 24, 1965 p. 1; October 28, 1965 p. 1; November 12, 1965 p. 1; December 16, 1965 p. 1; February 10, 1966 p. 1; February 27, 1966 p. 1; March 3, 1966 p. 1; May 12, 1966 p. 1; October 13, 1966 p. 1; March 5, 1967 p. 1; July 13, 1967 p. 1; July 27, 1967 p. 1; October 12, 1957 p. 1; October 26, 1967 p. 1 (third year); October 15, 1969 p. 1 (grant for library); October 19, 1969 p. 1 (refused); May 3, 1970 p. 1 (funds); May 12, 1971 p. 1 (trustees divided over); June 16, 1971 p. 1 (funds for reading expansion); July 21, 1971 p. 1 (refused)

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 4214AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

If the School Board approves, 1976-77 will be the 9th year that Arcadia has participated in Title I funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Primary usage for these federal funds is on those youngsters who fall below the 50th percentile in achievement tests.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 15, 1976

Pages: p. A-9

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 15, 1976

Pages: p. A-9

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2914AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Incumbents Mary Dougherty, 57, and Joann Steinmeier, 47, beat out challenger Debbie Ewing, 29, for 2 Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education positions. A bond measure to raise funds to renovate AUSD facilities won by a vote of 71% to 28.3% (67% was needed to pass).

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: April 21, 1993

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: April 21, 1993

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: School Board - Elections; Schools - Finance

Item ID: 207AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

In search of $50,000 in additional money for education, the Arcadia Unified School District has kicked off a district-wide energy conservation program in an effort to cut energy usage for each school by 10% compared with last year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 19, 1985

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 19, 1985

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2933AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

It appears residents will have an opportunity to vote in June on whether the city should help the school district with its financial problems. They are trying to reduce the budget by $1.2 million.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 8, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 8, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2922AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Last year the School District received $138,000 from different community groups. The District, in a financial crunch, used the funds for some of its basic expenses.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 9, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 9, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2941AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Nine Arcadia schools have been given grants totaling $87,167 by the state to purchase computers and related equipment.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 6, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 6, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2936AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

November 8 has been set for an election to determine whether or not to continue the present $230 base revenue amount.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 15, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 15, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2916AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

On June 14 the School Board voted to spend $23,399 from the general fund to finance a program, formerly funded by Federal monies, for the culturally disadvantaged.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 16, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 16, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2915AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The preliminary 1978-79 Arcadia School District budget has been approved. Public hearings will be held in September prior to the passage of the final budget.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 17, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 17, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2920AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Proposals to further reduce the Arcadia school district budget include elimination of all field trips not within walking distance and of all music festivals.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 8, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 8, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2921AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The recent Supreme Court ruling which declared California's property tax funding of public education unconstitutional will have its affect of area schools.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 21, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 21, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2912AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The School Board has begun discussions on a proposed tax increase election to cope with galloping inflation. The Board hopes to hold the election on April 15, 1975 in conjunction with the election for Board members.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 24, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 24, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2913AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Article outlines school board's plans if voters approve a boost in the utility tax in June.

Assemblyman Richard Mountjoy's staff is trying to obtain a special waiver to save the Arcadia School District much of the $250,000 it was allotted to rectify old violations of state law.

Board of Education incumbents Joann Steinmeier and Mary Dougherty will compete with challenger Debbie Ewing, a Montebello high school teacher, in a 3-way race for 2 seats. Also, a $28 million bond measure to renovate the school's buildings will be on the ballot on April 20, 1993.

City Council has expressed interest in helping bail the school district out of some of its financial problems. There are a number of areas in which the city could provide assistance. One possibility being considered is a June election to determine public support for such action.

Efforts to put together a working Alumni Association have been given the OK by the School Board. The first meeting will be June 8, 1974. Craig Lucas ('64) is the acting chairman.

Federal aid to schools

If the School Board approves, 1976-77 will be the 9th year that Arcadia has participated in Title I funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Primary usage for these federal funds is on those youngsters who fall below the 50th percentile in achievement tests.

Incumbents Mary Dougherty, 57, and Joann Steinmeier, 47, beat out challenger Debbie Ewing, 29, for 2 Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education positions. A bond measure to raise funds to renovate AUSD facilities won by a vote of 71% to 28.3% (67% was needed to pass).

In search of $50,000 in additional money for education, the Arcadia Unified School District has kicked off a district-wide energy conservation program in an effort to cut energy usage for each school by 10% compared with last year.

It appears residents will have an opportunity to vote in June on whether the city should help the school district with its financial problems. They are trying to reduce the budget by $1.2 million.

Last year the School District received $138,000 from different community groups. The District, in a financial crunch, used the funds for some of its basic expenses.

Nine Arcadia schools have been given grants totaling $87,167 by the state to purchase computers and related equipment.

November 8 has been set for an election to determine whether or not to continue the present $230 base revenue amount.

On June 14 the School Board voted to spend $23,399 from the general fund to finance a program, formerly funded by Federal monies, for the culturally disadvantaged.

The preliminary 1978-79 Arcadia School District budget has been approved. Public hearings will be held in September prior to the passage of the final budget.

Proposals to further reduce the Arcadia school district budget include elimination of all field trips not within walking distance and of all music festivals.

The recent Supreme Court ruling which declared California's property tax funding of public education unconstitutional will have its affect of area schools.

The School Board has begun discussions on a proposed tax increase election to cope with galloping inflation. The Board hopes to hold the election on April 15, 1975 in conjunction with the election for Board members.