The Arcadia Unified School District Telethon aims to raise about $50,000 for Arcadia Educational Foundation's $2.5 million "Connect to the Future" capital campaign to bring the latest technology to every district classroom by 2000.
A 5-year effort to put $1.5 million worth of computers, laser disc players, videocassette recorders and other high-tech teaching tools into Arcadia classrooms was kicked off by the Arcadia Educational Foundation, an independent fundraising group.
The Arcadia Educational Foundation presented a check in the amount of $50,000 to school district officials. The money will be used for various video instructional devices. The A.E.F. is profiled.
The Arcadia Educational Foundation raised about $90,000 for Arcadia schools over the last year by selling more than $1.4 million in "scrip" or vouchers for groceries.
The Arcadia Educational Foundation conducts fundraising efforts that enhance opportunities for students. Scholarships were awarded to five seniors and money was presented to AUSD.
The Arcadia Education foundation is gearing up for a massive fundraising drive designed to raise $2.5 million for computers and other new classroom technology over the next three years.
To help reach its goal of raising $1.2 million to provide interior details for the new Arcadia Public Library, the Library Foundation is sponsoring a Day at the Races during the Oak Tree Meet at Santa Anita Park.
The AUSD Governing Board has announced the appointment of Robert J. Leri as the new Director of Information Services, a position which plays a major role in implementing Arcadia's district-wide comprehensive Technology Plan.
The Arcadia City Council adopted its fiscal year 1996-1997 operating budget, approved the proposed spending plan for 1997-1998 and adopted the Capital Improvement/Equipment Acquisition Program for 1996 through 2001 at its June 18 meeting.
In September, Arcadia High School will kick off the PAC RIM LAB, a career track designed to focus on business and cultural activity in the Pacific Rim and Los Angeles Basin.
The new J Building and Music Building are ready at Arcadia High School, made possible by passage of the $28 million bond issue in April, 1993. The new facilities include the Library Technology Center, the new nurse's office, Associated Student Body Office and the Trading Post student store.
In their January and February water bills, City of Arcadia water customers will receive information about how they can contribute to the Arcadia Public Library Foundation.