Blach Intermediate School and Egan Junior High School Named United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon Schools

United States Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has announced that both Blach Intermediate School and Egan Junior High School, in the Los Altos School District, have been named United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon public schools. A total of 287 public and private schools have been recognized. Only twenty-four schools in California were honored with this prestigious award this year. Blach and Egan are two of only four schools to
be recognized in Santa Clara County.

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Governing Boards Vote in Favor of Executing Multi-Year Agreement Resolving Long-Standing Facilities Dispute

On July 28, Los Altos School District and Bullis Charter School voted unanimously to approve a five-year facilities agreement, putting to rest the long-standing dispute over the allocation of public school facilities in Los Altos.

Under the terms of the agreement that was reached through mediation, LASD will provide BCS with guaranteed facilities and the time-consuming litigation process will end.  Both groups expect the agreement to improve current students' educational experience and help accommodate growing enrollment at both the charter school and LASD.

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Click here to view the full press release dated July 29, 2014

District and Charter School Announce 5 Year Agreement

The Los Altos School District and Bullis Charter School are pleased to announce that they have agreed to material terms to resolve their long standing dispute.

Resolution of conflict requires compromise, creativity, and collective will to find solutions. Both the Bullis Charter School Board and the Los Altos School Board have a deep commitment to educate children and provide them with the best opportunities for growth and success. This collaborative effort furthers our shared mission -- providing a top-notch education for our kids.　

The non-binding term sheet is available for public review on the LASD and BCS web sites. Public response and comment are welcomed before July 28 when both boards will take action on a final agreement.

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Los Altos School District Announces New Assistant Superintendent

The Los Altos School District is pleased to announce it has selected Dr. Edsel Clark as the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction effective July 1, 2014.  Board President Tamara Logan stated, "We are pleased to select Dr. Clark from among a very talented pool of applicants.  He has an impressive track record of sustaining, developing, and implementing programs along with a demonstrated ability to collaborate and innovate.  Dr. Clark will bring even greater opportunities to our already thriving schools and students."

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Los Altos School District to Innovate in Library and Classroom Spaces

Thanks to generous donations from local community members, Los Altos School District has been presented with two incredible opportunities to test innovative learning spaces for improved student learning experiences that will ultimately benefit students in the entire district.  The opportunity to create these innovative classrooms and test their efficacy in two of the local schools - Gardner Bullis and Loyola Schools - will help inform future classrooms designs for all students.

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Two Los Altos School District Schools Receive National Blue Ribbon Nominations

The California Department of Education has nominated two Los Altos School District schools to receive a prestigious National Blue Ribbon from the United States Department of Education: Blach and Egan Junior High Schools.  There are more than 12,000 public, charter and private schools in California, and only 35 were nominated for this highly-esteemed award.  Los Altos School District is honored to have both of our junior high schools nominated for the sustained exemplary achievement of their students and school communities.

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Effective December 11, 2013, the Santa Clara County Department of Health has revised its requirements for TB screening of students entering schools.  Click here for more information.

LASD board sends notice of Facilities Use Agreement (FUA) violations and invites BCS representatives to its November 12 board meeting where it will consider potential remedies.