Comments for OneDublin.org http://onedublin.org Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:28:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Transitional Kindergarten Program Coming to Dublin Public Schools Fall 2012 by David http://onedublin.org/2011/12/13/transitional-kindergarten-program-coming-to-dublin-public-schools-fall-2012/#comment-16417 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:28:13 +0000 http://onedublin.wordpress.com/?p=5618#comment-16417 James–per Michael Utsumi from a separate e-mail, I re-checked the agenda of tonight’s school board meeting and the issue of the Transitional Kindergarten program will not be raised, so my wife and I will wait till Feb 28 to address our concern.

This is good, because it will give us time to read up on http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/gs/em/kinderfaq.asp and have a prepared, organize public opinion statement to the trustees.

Again, thank you for all your help.

]]> Comment on Transitional Kindergarten Program Coming to Dublin Public Schools Fall 2012 by David http://onedublin.org/2011/12/13/transitional-kindergarten-program-coming-to-dublin-public-schools-fall-2012/#comment-16408 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:03:13 +0000 http://onedublin.wordpress.com/?p=5618#comment-16408 Michael,

First, my apologizes for butchering the spelling of your last name.

About 45 minutes ago, Bryce of the DUSD returned my call and informed me of the fiscal dilemma the school district is facing with SB1381. I really hope the dollars somehow become available and/or DUSD finds a way to work it into their budget. My 4-year old is receiving speech therapy at Kolb Elementary, and I really think it would serve him well if the TK program is available in the fall of 2012.

Either my wife or I will attend the school district tonight to voice our opinion about the program instead of waiting around till 02/28/12 meeting–just to get jump on the issue.

If possible, can you continue to provide updates as you hear about them regarding SB1381? This site has been a great resource.

Thank you very much for replying and caring about the children of our school district.

]]> Comment on Transitional Kindergarten Program Coming to Dublin Public Schools Fall 2012 by Michael Utsumi http://onedublin.org/2011/12/13/transitional-kindergarten-program-coming-to-dublin-public-schools-fall-2012/#comment-16405 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:13:43 +0000 http://onedublin.wordpress.com/?p=5618#comment-16405 David,
Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, the status of this program in CA is very unclear. While SB 1381 was signed into law, the January 2012 budget proposal by Gov. Brown included up to $517MM in cuts to child development – a portion of which was dedicated to TK. Presently, the subject has become a fiscal “volleyball” as the Administration, Legislators and the Department of Finance are attempting to both honor the law and to do it in a fiscally responsible way.
So, where does that leave us? If you read between the lines, there are some differing possibilities. As a give-back, the November 1st only cutoff could be implemented in 2012-13. The State may also direct the implementation as a local option rather than as a mandate.
DUSD is acutely aware of the confusion that exists with this subject. I have been informed that the Board of Trustees will be discussing this item at their meeting on 2/28/12. You may want to consider attending that night.
Educators are united on this subject and they want it to succeed.
Best Regards, Michael

]]> Comment on Transitional Kindergarten Program Coming to Dublin Public Schools Fall 2012 by David http://onedublin.org/2011/12/13/transitional-kindergarten-program-coming-to-dublin-public-schools-fall-2012/#comment-16401 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:41:34 +0000 http://onedublin.wordpress.com/?p=5618#comment-16401 Hi, my wife and I were hoping to enroll our 4-year old son into the transitional kindergarten, but she was informed from the administrative staff at Kolb Elementary that there may be no transitional kindergarten for the upcoming fall school year 2012 in Dublin. Enrollment for kindergarten for the next school is about one month away.

Can you please reach out to the author Michael Katsumi for an update? I left a message with the school district, but they have not returned my all.

We know of a handful of parents that are interested in the transitional kindergarten program, but we all have very little information.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

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