Vol. 53, No.01
Serving the San Gabriel Valley Since 1966
January 07, 2015
Special Section
Local Events
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Crown City Queen Still Forgotten by Devette Johnson Pasadena
As we transition into the New Year, we have witnessed the crowning of Madison Triplett as the 97th Rose Queen of the 2015 Tournament of Roses Parade. There’s been a lot said about where she is from and who Madison is. Well
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Madison goes to Marshall Fundamental Secondary School, located in Pasadena, CA. She is a varsity volleyball player who plans to study economics at Tulane University, LA and one day start a nonprofit organization to educate minorities on financial literacy. As we look back to other celebrated Rose Queens, one name comes to mind, Joan Williams, crowned Miss Crown City of 1958, a title similar to the Rose Queen during that period of time. As we celebrate the diversity of the San Gabriel Valley it saddens us to hear Joan Williams, 1958 Crown City Queen of Pasadena, of African American heritage was once again forgotten but was represented on the banner float. As we are witnessing the racial divide in the news and in social media, we hope that our society
Courtesy photo of Joan Williams, 1958 Crown City Queen. Photo by www.scpr.org
can unite. Some things have changed but many social injustices are still happen-
ing in our communities. Here’s an example of that, which has happened in
the well know organization called the Tournament of
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Highlights of New Educational Laws for 2015 by California Teachers Federation Los Angeles County
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Pre-K/K-12 Teachers & Staff Credentialing and child abuse reporting AB 2560 provides that when issuing or renewing credentials, the Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires the applicant to read and sign a statement that he or she understands the duties imposed by the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
Child abuse reporting training AB 1432 requires the California Department of Education to disseminate information to districts county offices charter schools, and school staff about detecting and reporting child abuse; also requires annual training.
Willful defiance and student expulsion AB 420 eliminates the authority to suspend a K-3 pupil or to recommend expelling a K-12 pupil for disrupting school activities or otherwise willfully defying the valid authority of school personnel performing their duties.
Online training about bullying AB 1993 requires the California Department of Education to develop online training for staff and community members to learn more about the dynamics of bullying and cyber-bulling as well as the strategies to combat them.
Transitional Kindergarten teacher requirements
SB 876 requires credentialed teachers teaching Transitional Kindergarten after July 1, 2015, to have at least 24 units in early childhood education, childhood development, or both; comparable experience; or a childhood development teacher permit by August 1, 2020.
Egregious acts and teacher dismissal AB 215 defines egregious acts and specifies that in such cases a teacher dismissal hearing must begin within 60 days of the request. Signed into law on June 25.
EpiPens required at schools SB 1266 requires districts and county offices of education to provide emergency
epinephrine auto-injectors to trained volunteer personnel and requires them to use those EpiPens to provide emergency medical aid to persons suffering from an anaphylactic reaction.
Pesticide use reporting SB 1405 provides that if a school uses certain pesticides, the designee shall submit an annual record of all pesticide use to the Director of Pesticide Regulation and develop an integrated pest management plan to be posted on the school website. Beginning July 1, 2016, requires pesticide use training for anyone administering the pesticides.
Community College Faculty & Staff New Laws continued on page 6