Proficiency committee reviews district testing standards
District Superintendent Gary Smith discussed the Hart Bill era language and past tests in Richland District. He described forming a proficiency committee with grade level reps to oversee testing, including standardized and subjective elements, plus informal dipstick testing. A San Diego consultant will adapt the California Achievement Test to focus on minimum proficiencies in reading, language, and math for public review on November 25.
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Smith
Kent Smith
California
Board of Trustees
George Ann DeMarco
San Diego
Fire Chief Addresses Rumors and Board Meeting Details
Richland Fire Chief Cliff Ratzlaff dispelled rumors about a clamp down and new rules following a recent fire inspection at Richland. He noted no unusual findings, saying only classroom access concerns tied to student safety were addressed. The board set December 1 for the annual organizational meeting and approved staff hires and a fundraising jewelry sale. Enrollment rose to 1,627 as of November 14, with 56 more students than last year, and potential roof repairs depend on a $75,000 allocation.
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Shafter
Cliff Ratzlaff
Richland
Ratzlaff
Board of Trustees
Leo Schmidt
Virginia Aguilar
Eliazar Garza
Alvis Smith Student Store Named at SHS
The Alvis Smith Student Store at SHS was dedicated October 16 after the longtime employee and audio visual assistant died in 1978. Principal Evan Jones recalls the students’ love for Smith as 150 sang outside his home during his terminal illness, and the Class of 1980 funded a sound system and plaque in his honor. Minnie Smith, his widow, serves as school financial secretary.
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Alvis Smith
Smith
Shafter
Evan Jones
M. Jones
Neal Olsen
Minnie
Turner Receives 1980 Cotton Service Award at Fresno
Turner a veteran San Joaquin Valley cotton breeder received the 1980 Cotton Service Award at the California State University Fresno Cotton Judging contest on November 15. The event highlighted the 23rd annual contest with Producers Cotton Oil Company sponsorship and awards including a golden cotton bale for each participating school amid a day of judging by Future Farmers of America students and state awards for agricultural education and home economics sponsors.
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San Joaquin Valley
California State University
Fresno
Producers Cotton Oil Company
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Turner
Farmers of America
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Producers Cotton * Oil Company
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Tear gas self defense class offered at Shafter City Hall
About 15 residents, mostly women, completed a two hour tear gas self defense class at Shafter City Hall led by Norvan Powers. Participants received a permit, certificate, and a seven year license for tear gas. Powers explained legal use, eligibility limits, and safety tips, and offered future classes in Bakersfield or Shafter for 30 dollars.
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International Association of Security Professionals
Powers
Kern County
International Association of Ae Professionals
Smith-Wesson
Shafter
Bakersfield
P.O. Box
Bar Fight Sparks Arrests On Central Avenue
Police report a bar fight in the 300 block of Central Avenue leading to the arrest of Angie Heredia of Smith's Corners on charges of fighting and swinging with a pool stick.
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Central Avenue
Angie Heredia
Smith’s Corners
Shafter
David Lee Odell
Taft
John Johnston
Ash’ Street
Shafter Generals Open Valley Playoffs At Home Friday
Shafter High School Generals host Dos Palos in the first round of Valley playoffs Friday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost 3.00 for adults and 1.50 for children. Dos Palos finished 4-5-1 and earned a three way tie for second place after a coin toss.
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Wasco
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