Jones named new SHS principal at Kern district board meeting
Evan Jones was named Shafter High School’s new principal by the Kern High School District Board on June 28. He has served as SHS assistant principal for six years and plans to continue Dr. Olsen’s programs, stressing student focus, staff morale, and strong community support.
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Evan Jones
Shafter High School
Kern High School
Jones
SHS
Shafter
Olsen
Himsel
Evan
Pat
Mike
Bakersfield College
Sharon
Joe
James
U.S.D.A
University of Denver
St. Francis
Denver
Englewood Public Schools
Neal Olson
Kern
Jerry R. Long
Baldwin promoted Shafter police officer to sergeant
Glenn Baldwin was promoted to sergeant as of July 1 in a small ceremony at Shafter Police Station attended by about 15 officers and wives. Police Chief Gene Kaplan called him skillful as a detective and praised his overall work.
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Shafter
Glenn Baldwin
Gene Kaplan
Baldwin
Jim Northcutt
Glenn
Meyer
Retention figures rise as district reports tests on proficiency
In the 1978-79 year Shafter district data show 97 students retained, 73 failing minimum proficiency tests across grades K to 8, with detailed grade by grade retention and testing breakdowns. Parent teacher conferences totaled 178 to discuss standards, and the survey highlights a push to state the standards in three five tests measure the unknown.
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Ards
Shafter
CAT Spring test results discussed by Richland School Board
Richland School Board on July 2 discussed CAT Spring test results led by District Psychologist Austin Hunter. Among fourth through eighth graders less than one third reached grade level, with Reading 31 percent, Math 33 percent, Language 37 percent, and Spelling 34 percent at or above. Projections and policy changes were outlined, including graduation certificates and readiness requirements. The board accepted Elana McDonald’s resignation, declared two vacancies, and reviewed budget implications for school lunches and cafeteria self-sustainability.
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Richland
Austin Hunter
Iear
Board of Projection
Elana McDonald
Jerry Long Named Shafter High Assistant Principal
Jerry Long begins duties as assistant principal at Shafter High School on July 2 after 18 years at the district. He previously taught biology and served as department chair while praising the campus and expressing pride in his appointment.
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Wava Owens
Porch
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Shas High School
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Spear
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Shafter High
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Panama
Bakersfield
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Bill
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