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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1977
Page
1
Richland School District reports from Austin Hunter show Grade 2 reading 64.7 percent up 3.3 points and Grade 3 reading 72 percent up 2.1 points, both above state gains. Grade 6 drops in reading written expression and spelling though math rises.
Jane Zachary a Shafter High senior and president of the California Association of Student Councils was guest of honor at a Region 11 A CASC luncheon at Bakersfield Inn. Attendees included Kern County leaders and educators as she travels state to promote student leadership.
City Council brief session discusses downtown Christmas lights readiness and a 20 year tax study. Administrator Bill Sheldon notes the current city rate 1.432 per 100 valuation, merged with SPUD since 1969, with no bonded debt. Police staff may attend training in South Lake Tahoe and Sacramento. filing for March election opens.
A blue ribbon committee of Richland School District staff, administration and parents will be appointed soon to decide programs to address fall testing problems. District psychologist Austin Hunter reported scores below the 25th percentile in reading and math, with some factors explained.
Kern County Heritage Commission will hold its quarterly meeting at the Shafter Motel Restaurant on Friday December 2 at 6 30 p.m. Residents are invited to discuss heritage preservation and museum plans with County Commission. Reservations for the no host dinner available via Nina Leigh at 746-2929.
Shafter High School announces a novel Fall Sports Awards program on Wednesday November 30 1977 at 7 p.m. The event splits each sport for letters and season talk with a cafeteria reception at 8 p.m. and a combined awards presentation from 8 25 to 9 p.m. in the auditorium. Outstanding awards will cover football cross country and volleyball for boys and girls. Invitations were mailed last week per Carolyn Miller.
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