On Thursday, September 13th, at 6:00PM, we will host the first Santa Cruz County School Boards Association (SCZCSBA) meeting of the 2012-13 school year, with Assemblymember Bill Monning speaking between 6:30-8:00PM, (details below). All, (including your colleagues and members of the public) are invited to attend.

This should be a very interesting meeting, because it will include a talk by Mr. Monning, followed by an information session where we can ask questions and discuss concerns about public education in California. Bill is interested in hearing our views, ideas and concerns as education leaders, as well as those of the general public.

Another reason for attending is that on August 8th, the Pajaro Valley board voted to join SCZCSBA. Pajaro Valley is by far the largest school district in Santa Cruz County, and their membership should clearly change and enhance the dynamic of SCZCSBA meetings and member collaborations. We heartily welcome PVUSD to our Association.

The meeting will begin September 13th at 6:00PM at the Aptos Junior High MP Room, 1001 Huntington Drive, Aptos (Highway 1 to Rio Del Mar exit, north on Rio Del Mar, first right on Soquel, slight left onto Huntington). Normal SCZCSBA business will occur 6:00-6:30, and Mr. Monning will arrive around 6:30. The session should adjourn around 8:00PM. Click here for a map of the Aptos Junior High campus for orientation and parking.

Please try to attend this important meeting, and also email or pass the invitation on to your friends, colleagues, or anyone interested in public education. Co-sponsored by the Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley Education Foundations. Formal agenda to be published by week’s end.

Thank you
- George Wylie
President
Santa Crua County School Boards Association
831-392-6539(c)