Superintendents Forum report:
Three of our local Superintendents discussed school funding and the impacts for our schools,
at the AAUW mtg. in Moraga last Tuesday, Click here for the report in Friday's Contra Costa
Times.

AUHSD -
For our high school superintendent's update on why the AUHSD parcel tax matters to all of us,
click here.  To sign up to receive these updates go to the Acalanes Union High School District's
(AUHSD) home page, and scroll down to "Join our mailing list".
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"Creative Solutions to the Education Crisis", Sun., Nov. 8th, 2-4:30pm
Walnut Creek Civic Park Community Center

Speakers include:
  Tom Torlakson, California Assemblymember,
Judy Walters, DVC President,
Michael Beseda, St. Mary's College Vice Provost,
Nancy Vandell, California State PTA,
Bill Clarkson, San Ramon Valley School Board President

Link to more info:
https://www.z2systems.com/np/clients/capa/event.jsp?event=20

Read the summary of the latest past meetings:
http://www.lastrampaspta.org/Legislation.html











WANT YOUR VOICE HEARD IN SACRAMENTO?

Parents: Want to have your voice heard in Sacramento?

The following are ways to contact:

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger - email
State Capital Building                               Fax: 916-445-4633
Sacramento, CA 95814                           Phone: 916-445-2841

Tom Torlakson, State Senator - email

Loni Hancock, State Assembly Member - email

In addition the following links are very useful to better understand many issues in California education, budgets, and finance etc.

EdSource Online   ------ one of the best
Official California Legislative Information
California State Senate
California State Assembly
California State PTA
California Budget Project
California School Boards Association
California Department of Education
EdVoice!
    
Any questions please e-mail the APC Legislative Representative Marla Wong
Legislative News