Elementary School Professional Learning Communities
Beginning January 9, 2008
| Tuesday, November 20, 2007
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS TO IMPLEMENT PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES MODEL Our Goal: To increase elementary students’ achievement by creating collaborative school cultures that are focused upon student learning. “Schools need to provide adequate professional development with collaborative planning time embedded within the . . . read more
Facilities and Asset Review Committee
The Facilities and Asset Review Committee’s report is ready. It involves months of work from a parent, community members, staff and Board committee outlining the individual facility needs and assets for each school site. Over 700 . . . read more
Superintendent's Message
from Dr. George Mannon
With spring in full bloom and summer right around the corner, the month of May is busier than ever. Two important events will take place this month, the annual Torrance Council of PTAs May Brunch on May 7th and the Torrance Education . . . read more
Special Board-Cabinet Workshops on Proposed Bond Measures
Opportunity for Community Input
Torrance Unified School District will conduct three workshops during the months of April and May to review suggested projects for the proposed future bond measure(s). The TUSD Board of Education, Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, . . . read more
Budget Workshop
Powerpoint Presentation and Budget Spreadsheet
In February TUSD staff presented budget cut recommendations to the Board of Education in an effort to combat the $8.7 million deficit created by the Governor’s proposed state budget for the 2008-2009 year. The Budget Workshop is an . . . read more
School Finance 101
February 12, 2008 at 7 p.m.
Want a better comprehension of how schools are funded and the various budget structures? Please join Superintendent Dr. George Mannon and Deputy Superintendent of Administrative Services Dr. Don Stabler on February 12, 2008 at 7 p.m. to gain . . . read more
" Is there an educational funding crisis? Answer is Complicated"
Inside: SSC's Sacramento Weekly Update, TUSD Budget Process, Committee Reductions Report, Budget Spreadsheet, and More...
In the State of the State speech, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger proposed cuts to virtually every department within the state, including Education. This drastic action by the Governor is in an attempt to close a budget gap of $16 . . . read more
TUSD is a Tobacco Free School District
Smoking and the use of all tobacco products shall be prohibited on all District property including District vehicles at all times. This prohibition applies to all employees, students, visitors and other persons at any school-sponsored . . . read more
Upcoming Calendar
Student Free/Staff Development Monday, Oct. 8, 2007 Board of Education Meeting Oct. 8, 2007; 7:30. Board Room at Educational Materials Building at 2336 Plaza del Amo . . . read more
Letter to Parents
West High School Coach
WEST HIGH SCHOOL A California Distinguished School DATE: December 14, 2007 TO: West High School Parents, Students and Community FROM: Ben Egan, Principal As most of you may already be aware, a West HS walk-on coach has been . . . read more
Health Advisory
MRSA Staph Infections
Dear County and District Superintendents and Charter School Administrators: I share your concern about the incidents of staph infections, especially methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), that are being reported in schools . . . read more
Archived Community Reports
2007-11 (November) 2007-10 (October) 2007-07 (July) 2007-06 (June) 2007-05 (May) 2007-04 (April) 2007-03 (March) 2007-01 (January) read more
