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The San Ysidro School District got its ninth superintendent in five years when the school board voted unanimously Thursday night to hire a Lemon Grove educator to head the district. Read More »
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Why East L.A. educators have been running the troubled San Ysidro School District
When the San Ysidro school board hired Mary Willis as its interim superintendent in November, she became the seventh person to lead the troubled district since 2013. She was also the fourth to have ties to school districts in the East Los Angeles area. Read More »
Public reacts to ex-San Ysidro school superintendent’s pay — and it’s not positive
“It’s almost disturbing to see this level of incompetence from the school board,” said San Diego Councilman David Alvarez, whose district includes San Ysidro. Read More »
Schools fail lead tests while many states don’t require testing at all
Most states, including California, don’t require schools test to make sure their drinking water is lead free. The San Ysidro School District is spending $24 million to replace drinking fountains, sinks pipes and faucets at three schools after elevated lead levels were found in the drinking water. Read More »
Newsletter: Grand jury finds much to criticize at San Ysidro schools
Newsletter for May 27, 2016. Read More »
Grand jury finds much to criticize at San Ysidro schools
A scathing but flawed report adds credence to long-standing complaints of financial mismanagement at the San Ysidro School District. Read More »
Newsletter: Homeless emergency in San Ysidro schools escalates with grant loss
Newsletter for May 3, 2016. Read More »
Homeless emergency in San Ysidro schools escalates with grant loss
San Ysidro has the highest percentage of homeless students in San Diego County, and officials and families are struggling to cope. Read More »
Investigations continue as San Ysidro schools’ financial picture improves
The San Ysidro School District recently emerged from almost two years of near-bankruptcy. Some board members still question how that happened and what was going on with the district's finances. Read More »
Ticking Time Bonds: Homeowners face varying tax bills throughout San Diego County
The tax bill homeowners pay for school district bonds differs throughout the county, with some residents paying hundreds of dollars every year. Read More »