Beyond the Blackboard

CUEA: 90 Percent of Members Still on Picket Line Monday

Capistrano Strike Enters Fifth Day

CUEA Bargaining Team Submits Proposal, Waits for Response

Aliso Viejo—Ninety percent of Capistrano Unified Education Association members remained out of their classrooms and on strike today, as members entered the fifth day of the walkout that has put the spotlight on the ongoing dysfunction of the CUSD Board of Education.

Talks continued throughout the weekend, but the district’s shifting parameters and lack of consistent direction from the board has been a roadblock to agreement so far. The teams resume discussions this morning at 11:00 a.m.

“We are submitting a thorough and responsible proposal this morning,” said CUEA Bargaining Chair Sally White.  “Our team has gone as far as we can and now it’s up to at least four board members to do the right thing for students, teachers, and this community and end this strike.”

There will be a general membership meeting/rally for striking CUEA members today at the Saddleback Community College gymnasium (28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo) from 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Among speakers at the rally will be California Teachers Association president David Sanchez.

Capistrano Seeks Nominations for Youth, Educator of Year

from the city of San Juan Capistrano:

The Youth Advisory Board is seeking nominations for the annual Youth of the Year and Educator of the Year awards. Nomination forms for both awards were recently mailed to area public and private schools.

The Youth and Educator of the Year awards were created to recognize individuals in the community who have shown outstanding commitment to quality of life in San Juan Capistrano. Nominees for the youth award must be either middle or high school students and reside in San Juan Capistrano. The educator must work in town. The recipients are considered leaders in their particular category and have made a difference in the lives of others in San Juan Capistrano.

Nominators for the youth award must be a teacher, administrator, advisor or counselor. Students may nominate candidates for the educator award.

The deadline for nominations is May 22. The awards for the youth and educator recipients will be handed out at a City Council meeting in June or July.

Nomination and criteria forms are also available at the Community Services Department. All nominations should be mailed to Youth or Educator of the Year Award c/o Youth Advisory Board, 25925 Camino del Avion.

For more information, contact Maricella Moreno at 949-443-6392.