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July 7, 2016
LH School district admin to retire By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
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People from all around the community came out and enjoyed the annual Fourth of July celebration at La Habra High School. This year marks the last time the show will be held at LHHS. A new location for the celebration near the fireworks at LHHS is being discussed.
Heights appoints interim manager By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
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With the departure of Shauna Clark as city manager, the La Habra Heights City Council has appointed former La Mirada City Manager Tom Robinson in the interim position. "Tom Robinson has many years in the public sector and we're fortunate to have him as an interim city manager while we continue our search for a permanent replacement," said LHH Mayor Kyle Miller. Robinson retired from La Mirada in 2013 where he had served as city manager for five years. He has roughly 40 years experience working with city governments, most of which was spent with La Mirada. LHH Council members are continuing to interview candidates for the permanent position, and are moving into the second interview
phase. "We'll have Tom for up to six months, however we hope to hire a new city manager prior to that," Miller added. Robinson will start July 8 as Clark will retire on July 7. Clark recommended Robinson for the position. Clark announced her retirement in April after spending nine years as the city manager for the Heights. "We thank Shauna for her time here helping the city and wish her the very best," Miller added. As the interim manager, Robinson will work 30 hours per week and earn about $80 per hour. The contract is for six months of service, but Miller said he was hopeful that the council would be able to hire a permanent city manager in the next few months.
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Interim Manager: Former La Mirada City manager Tom Robinson (picture here with La Mirada city council members at his retirement in 2013) was hired as interim city manager by the La Habra Heights City Council. Robinson's six-month contract starts on July 8.
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After 40 years working in the field of education, Dr. Susan Belenardo announced her retirement last week. The La Habra City School District superintendent will serve her last day on August 5. Belenardo served the last 14 years with La Habra City School District. For the last eight years, she served as the district's superintendent, and prior to that as assistant superintendent for six. Over this time, she has seen some changes. "I am most proud of how far the district has come in creating a 21st Century learning environment for all students," Belenardo said. "This includes the implementation of the Common Core Standards, the 4 C’s – Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, and Critical Thinking, embracing a Growth Mindset, and using technology to support instruction." Belenardo added that the changes and growth in the district would not have been possible without the collaborative efforts of "a great team of administrators, certificated and classified staff members dedicated to the work they do for the children in the La Habra City School District." She also pointed out the support of the past and current board members. While Belenardo is retiring from her position as superintendent, she will continue teaching education administration at University of California, Irvine and volunteering time to Autism Awareness. "I don’t know how to define retirement," she said with a laugh. "I plan on spending more time with my family, and having time for more travel adventures. I am most looking forward to flexibility to do what I want when I want." The district board members will post a job listing and appoint an interim superintendent. A committee will be put together to select a new superintendent. "We will be following procedures," said Board President John Dobson. "We will make sure we do it right." With only four board members, Dobson said that he didn't foresee a new superintendent being hired until after the November elections and the placement of a full board.
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