School District Issues

John Gordon
For
Galt Elementary School Board

Reconfiguration of Schools

Will attendance boundaries need to be redrawn as a result of the reconfiguration? How will the former Greer Middle School students adapt to be being bussed across town to attend school? Will cost savings be realized?

More information on the school reconfiguration is available at: http://www.galt.k12.ca.us/for_parents/school%20improvement/improvement.pdf

School Facilities Issues

How are the schools impacted by the reconfiguration? How will Valley Oaks Elementary and Greer Elementary Schools be affected by the change? Where will the kindergarten building be placed on Greer Elementary School? What will happen to Fairsite Elementary School?

Algebra Requirement

In light of the tough fiscal times we’re facing, the State Board of Education voted to implement Governor Schwarzenegger’s proposal to require all 8th graders to take Algebra within three years. How will the district comply with this requirement?

More information on the algebra requirement is available at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/re/ht/egar.asp

Achievement Gap

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell developed a statewide initiative to close the achievement gap. What can parents and school district do to help raise academic achievement?

More information on the achievement gap is available at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/eo/in/ag/