District chief placed on 60 day paid leave after termination
Gibbs, who oversaw 50 employees and a $228 million budget for 3,200 district staff, receives 10,000 monthly pay for 60 days on paid administrative leave amid a 6-0 trustees vote terminating her. Her exit coincides with Superintendent Barbara Van Otterloo retirement and Paul Reed’s resignation. Reed left for Newport-Mesa Unified School District. Board President Bob Viviano was absent.
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Trustees oust Gibbs in district finance shakeup at Anaheim
June 2001 recall and November 2001 election removed Gibbs from the district. The Sorenson report blamed revenue shortfalls and overspending, enabling board to approve raises for teachers up to 28 percent and to merge Gibbs and Reed departments. Interim superintendent appointed. Gibbs contract not terminated for cause. Four firms evaluated for a superintendent search. no action taken. Next meeting set for August 20 at Running Springs Elementary in Anaheim.
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Orange Villa Park filing deadline extends for non incumbents
The Orange and Villa Park filing period tightens as incumbents and non incumbents seek election. Villa Park has three council seats open with several candidates including Bob Bell Bob McGowan and Russ Patterson. Patterson cites education costs and community service as reasons for running. Filing ends 5 p.m. Friday with signatures required and Orange urges 30 signatures for ballot validity.
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