Articles 2007
October 17, 2007, Amanda Glowish, The Orange County Register - Report shows school district is in compliance with its spending.
October 16, 2007, The Capistrano Dispatch - Daily News Blast: The Republican Party of Orange County, with more than 100 elected members, unanimously approved a resolution calling for the resignations of four members of the Capistrano Unified School District.
October 16, 2007, Scott Martindale, The Orange County Register - The school board will begin examining D.A. findings during a private Monday meeting.
October 12, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch
October 11, 2007, Scott Martindale, Laguna Niguel News - District board illegally discussed items behind closed doors, according to a District Attorney’s Office report.
October 11, 2007, Scott Martindal, Dana Point News - Capistrano Unified’s closed meetings violated state law, D.A.’s report concludes.
October 11, 2007, Scott Martindal, Capistrano Valley News - District board illegally discussed items behind closed doors, according to a District Attorney’s Office report.
October 11, 2007, Scott Martindal, Aliso Viejo News - District board illegally discussed items behind closed doors, according to a District Attorney’s Office report.
October 11, 2007, The Orange COunty Register - Almanac: Capistrano Unified
October 10, 2007, Scott Martindale, The Orange County Register - Capistrano Unified’s closed meetings violated state law, D.A.’s report concludes.
October 10, 2007, The Orange County Register - District Attorney’s Office condemns closed meetings by school trustees.
October 10, 2007, Seema Mehta, The Los Angeles Times - School district trustees routinely violated the state's open-meetings law, the O.C. district attorney's office says.
October 9, 2007, The Capistrano Dispatch - Daily News Blast
October 9, 2007, Daffodil Altan, OC Weekly - DA’s report finds Capistrano Unified held illegal closed meetings
October 9 2007, Scott Martindale, The Orange County Register - The district's school board illegally discussed items behind closed doors, according to a district attorney's report released today.
October 9, 2007, Seema Mehta, The Los Angeles Times - School district trustees routinely violated the state's open-meetings law, according to a report by the district attorney's office.
October 6, 2007, Nayeli Pagaza, The Orange County Regsister - Rancho’s City Council seeks answers from Capo Unified over money spent. District says it will reply within weeks.
October 5, 2007, The Capistrano Dispatch - Daily News Blast: To increase accountability and transparency, and build community trust, Carter will establish regular Intra-District Committees.
October 5, 2007, Daffodil Altan, OC Weekly - Breaking News
October 5, 2007, Nayeli Pagaza, Rancho Santa Margarita News - Council seeks answers from the school district, which says it will reply within weeks.
October 5, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch
October 5, 2007, Scott Martindale, The Orange County Register - The facilities subcommittee meets Tuesday night.
October 4, 2007, Daffodil Altan - Three years in the life of the Capistrano Unified School District
October 4, 2007, Daffodil Altan
October 4, 2007, Trabuco Canyon News - Elected Officials Urge Embattled School District Leaders to Resign
October 4, 2007, Trabuco Canyon News - $1.5 Million From RSM Spent on San Juan Capistrano Office Building
October 3, 2007, Nayeli Pagaza, The Orange County Register - Audit sought by Rancho Santa Margarita says $1.5 million in Mello-Roos money went for new Capistrano Unified building.
October 3, 2007, The Capistrano Dispatch - Daily News Blast: SJC City Council rescinds 2005 resolution supporting CUSD trustees and opposing recall
October 2, 2007, Andrew Good, Sun Post News - Despite parents wanting kids to attend SCHS, they've found a home at the new high school.
October 2007, Cheryl Scott, Rancho Santa Margarita STYLE Magazine - Will focus on collaboration between district and parents
September 30, 2007, Fermin Leal, The Orange County Register - The No Child Left Behind law has compelled teachers to adjust their curriculum and methods, but often at a cost.
September 30, 2007, Fermin Leal, The Orange County Register - Five years into No Child Left Behind, teachers are redefining instruction.
September 28, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch
September 28, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch
September 27, 2007, The Capistrano Dispatch - Daily News Blast
September 27, 2007, The Capistrano Dispatch - Daily News Blast
September 23, 2007, The Orange County Register
September 21, 2007, Sam Miller, Saddleback Valley News - Former military man Woodrow Carter this month begins stint as CUSD interim superintendent.
September 21, 2007, Sam Miller, Rancho Santa Margarita News - Former military man Woodrow Carter this month begins stint as CUSD interim superintendent.
September 16, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Former military man Woodrow Carter begins his stint as interim superintendent.
September 14, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch - Eye On SJC
September 14, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch - Daily News Blast: School district hosts reception for new interim superintendent
September 14, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch - What's Up With...
September 14, 2007, Amanda Glowish, Saddleback Valley News - Traffic piles up when parents use an easement across from CVHS. Neighbors want it to stop.
September 14, 2007, Erika Ritchie, Rancho Santa Margarita News - Those accused of wrongdoing could be covered in scope of their employment.
September 13, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch - Daily News Blast: School district hosts reception for new interim superintendent
September 13, 2007, Daffodil Altan, OC Weekly - A short, strange trip up the winding road to the brand-new, landfill-adjacent San Juan Hills High
September 11, 2007, Erika Ritchie, The Orange County Register - District employees and trustees will be covered doing their jobs, not only after a judgment is entered against them.
September 14, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch - Principal welcomes students, parents during rousing ceremony Tuesday
September 7, 2007, Eugene Fields, The Ladera Post - San Juan Hills High opens its doors to freshman-only class.
September 7, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch - Principal welcomes students, parents during rousing ceremony Tuesday
September 6, 2007, Sean Emery and Eugene Fields, The Orange County Register
September 6, 2007, Sean Emery and Eugene Fields, The Orange County Register - San Juan Hills High School opens its doors to incoming students. Construction continues on some features, like the 500-seat theater.
September 5, 2007, Sean Emery and Eugene Fields, The Orange County Register - San Juan Hills High School opens its doors to incoming students. Construction continues on some features, like the 500-seat theater.
September 4, 2007, Sean Emery and Eugene Fields, The Orange County Register - Traffic described as slow but smooth, despite construction near new San Juan Capistrano campus.
September 1, 2007, Fermin Leal and Eric Carpenter, The Orange County Register - A Santa Ana elementary school pushes up test scores after getting rid of a host of non-instructional activities.
September 1, 2007, Fermin Leal and Eric Carpenter, The Orange County Register - County schools outscore peers statewide on federal scores and state Academic Performance Index.
September 1, 2007, The Orange County Register
September 1, 2007, The Orange County Register - More O.C. campuses than ever meet No Child test goals.
September 2007, Mike Winsten, Trabuco Canyon News - New Investigative TV Reports Released
September 2007, Trabuco Canyon News
August 31, 2007, Amanda Glowish, Saddleback Valley News - La Paz and Los Alisos Intermediate are getting new gyms; Hankey welcomes seventh graders.
August 31, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch
August 31, 2007, Shelley Murphy, The Capistrano Dispatch
August 30, 2007, Sean Emery and Eugene Fields, The Orange County Register - San Juan Hills High prepares for traffic headaches on the new campus’ first day.
August 30, 2007, Eric Carpenter, The Orange County Register - Placentia-Yorba Linda could spend $200 million if a measure is approved.
August 30, 2007, This Week, Capistrano Valley News
August 24, 2007, Gustavo Arellano, OC Weekly - The nuts and bolts (with extra nuts) of direct democracy gone wild
August 24, 2007, Shelley Murphy, The Capistrano Dispatch - What's Up With...
August 24, 2007, Sam Miller, The Ladera Post
August 24, 2007, Sam Miller, Saddleback Valley News - Former military leader to take over in September.
August 24, 2007, Sam Miller, Rancho Santa Margarita News
August 23, 2007, Almanac, The Orange County Register - Capistrano Unified School District
August 23, 2007, Sam Miller, Laguna Niguel News - Former military leader to take over in September.
August 23, 2007, Sam Miller, Capistrano Valley News - Former military leader to take over in September.
August 23, 2007, Sean Emery, Capistrano Valley News - San Juan Hills will still host freshman orientation Aug. 29, officials say.
August 23, 2007, Sam Miller, Aliso Viejo News - Former military leader to take over in September.
August 22, 2007, Almanac, The Orange County Regsiter
August 21, 2007, Terri Hardy, The Sacramento Bee
August 19, 2007, TheReporter.com, Jennifer Gentile
August 18, 2007, Sam Miller, TRhe Orange County Register - Former military officer to take over in September.
August 17, 2007, Norb Garrett, The Capistrano Dispatch
August 17, 2007, Sam Miller, Saddleback Valley News - Capistrano Unified trustees declined to pay for the former superintendent's legal fees.
August 17, 2007, Sam Miller, Rancho Santa Margarita News - Capistrano Unified trustees declined to pay for the former superintendent's legal fees.
August 15, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Capistrano Unified trustees declined to pay for the former superintendent's legal fees.
August 14, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch - Capistrano Unified trustees declined to pay for the former superintendent's legal fees.
August 14, 2007, The Orange County Register - Almanac, Capistrano Unified
August 14, 2007, David Hildane, The Los Angeles Times - James Fleming has been indicted for allegedly creating enemies lists to thwart a recall.
August 13, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Trustees unanimously decide not to pay for the former superintendent James Fleming's legal defense. He fights accusations that he created lists of political opponents from district documents.
August 13, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Trustees will consider whether to pay the former superintendent's legal costs.
August 12, 2007, Fermin Leal, Eric Carpenter and Michael Mello, The Orange County Register - As attitudes change and a threshold for approving money drops, campuses sparkle with better buildings and equipment.
August 10, 2007, Saddleback Valley News - The district is accepting bus applications through Sept. 4.
August 10, 2007, Peggy Lowe, Saddleback Valley News - Meanwhile, what about the 52-inch TVs and $990 cafe chairs?
August 6, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Capistrano Unified trustees on Thursday will interview two finalists for the interim superintendent position.
August 6, 2007, Seema Mehta, The Los Angeles Times - Recall attempts are moving forward in three districts. Elections officials can't recall a time when so many were occurring simultaneously.
August 3, 2007, The Capistrano Dispatch
August 3, 2007, Nayeli Pagaza, Rancho Santa Margarita News
August 3, 2007, Sam Miller, Rancho Santa Margarita News - Transcripts in Capistrano Unified probe can be read online at Register watchdog site.
August 2, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch - Daily News Blast
August 2, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Signature gatherers ask for millions from district.
August 2, 2007, Seema Mehta, The Los Angeles Times - Students and parents in south Orange County are seeking $1 million over actions by former superintendent of Capistrano Unified.
August 1, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch - Daily News Blast
August 1, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch - Daily News Blast
July 30, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Grand jury transcripts posted here reveal how business is done in the county's second-largest school district.
July 27, 2007, Sean Emery, The Ladera Post - Residents question aesthetic, traffic impact, while officials say it will ease expected congestion.
July 27, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch
July 27, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch
July 27, 2007, Ari B. Bloomekatz, The Los Angeles Times
July 26, 2007, Sam Miller, Laguna Niguel News - The former superintendent faces felony charges related to creation of ‘enemies list.’
July 26, 2007, Sam Miller, Aliso Viejo News - The former superintendent faces felony charges related to creation of ‘enemies list.’
July 24, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch - Daily News Blast
July 24, 2007, Times Staff and Wire Reports, The Los Angeles Times - In Brief, Orange County, San Juan Capistrano
July 23, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - The former superintendent faces felony charges related to creation of 'enemies list.'
July 19, 2007, Regina Tahk, The Orange County Register - Placentia-Yorba Linda officials describe the new facilities and renovations that a proposed $195 million would buy.
July 19, 2007, Sean Emery, Capistrano Valley News - Residents question aesthetic, traffic impact, while officials say it will ease congestion.
July 15, 2007, The Orange County Register - Capistrano Unified
July 14, 2007, The Orange County Register - Almanac
July 13, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch
July 13, 2007, Larry Welborn, The Orange County Register - Former superintendent accused in indictment with misappropriation of public funds involving creation of a so-called enemies list.
July 13, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Transcripts from grand jury tell story that contradicts ex-schools chief.
July 13, 2007, Christine Hanley, The Los Angeles Times
July 7, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Transcripts from grand jury tell story that contradicts ex-schools chief.
July 7, 2007, Seema Mehta, Tony Barboza and Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times - The looming complaint alleges district officials violated the state's open-meetings law.
July 6, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch - Parents express anger over budget, indictments and admin building
July 6, 2007, Sam Miller, Rancho Santa Margarita News - After deficit spending five out of past six years, school officials say that cycle must stop.
July 6, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Grand jury transcripts shed new light into Capistrano Unified schools probe.
July 4, 2004, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Citizens group says it will try to collect 20,000 signatures for each of four targeted Capistrano board members.
July 3, 2007, Staff and Wire Reports, The Capistrano Dispatch
July 3, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Citizens' group CUSD Recall needs to collect 20,000 signatures for each of four targeted trustees.
July 3, 2007, The Orange County Register - Almanac
July 3, 2007, Seema Mehta, The Los Angeles Times - New effort in southern Orange County targets four trustees who were subjects of a previous attempt.
July 2, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch - Daily News Blast
July 2007, Mike Winsten, Trabuco Canyon News - Local Residents May Now Join Influential Organization
July 2007, Mike Winsten, Trabuco Canyon News - Investigations, Indictments and now a Recall
June 30, 2007, Eric Carpenter, The Orange County Register - Anaheim’s Jan Harp Domene to serve as national president.
June 29, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - The U.S. Supreme Court said many integration plans are illegal.
June 27, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - After deficit spending five out of past six years, school officials say that cycle must stop.
June 27, 2007, Ned Randolph, North County Times
June 22, 2007, Nathan Wright, The Capistrano Dispatch
June 21, 2007, Salvador Hernandez, Aliso Viejo News - Vandalism takes place just days before graduation.
June 19, 2007, Erika Chavez, The Orange County Register - Land developer Lennar Corp. is silent over request by school district for funding beyond state mandate. An impasse could lead to passing schools to Saddleback district.
June 17, 2007, Sean Emery, The Orange County Register - Staff makes final preparations at new high school campus.
June 16, 2007, The Orange County Register - Almanac
June 16, 2007, Times Staff, The Los Angeles Times
June 15, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch - Daily News Blast
June 15, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register
June 14, 2007, Sean Emery, Capistrano Valley News - Staff arrives at new high school.
June 8, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch
June 8, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch
June 7, 2007, Sam Miller, Laguna Niguel News - Dennis Smith backed out of the top job.
June 7, 2007, Sam Miller, Dana Point News - Dennis Smith backed out of the top job.
June 7, 2007, Sam Miller, Capistrano Valley News - Dennis Smith backed out of the top job.
June 7, 2007, Sam Miller, Aliso Viejo News - Dennis Smith backed out of the top job.
June 6, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Heckling, name-calling dominate Capistrano Unified board meeting.
June 5, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Trustees allow Dennis Smith out of agreement to become superintendent, after indictment of district ex-head.
June 5, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch - Daily News Blast
June 5, 2007, Seema Mehta, The Los Angeles Times - Board president says school community should concentrate on a better future, not dwell on district controversies.
June 1, 2007, Sam Miller, The Ladera Post - James Fleming denies charges via e-mail.
June 1, 2007, Sam Miller, Rancho Santa Margarita News - James Fleming denies charges via e-mail.
June 1, 2007, Sam Miller and Adam Townsend, The Orange County Register - Trustees, citizens speculate over reasons behind superintendent’s departure.
June 2007, Mike Winsten, The Trabuco Canyon News - Highest Ranking School Officials Ever Indicted in Orange County’s History; Reform Advocates Call For Elected Trustees’ Immediate Resignations
May 31, David Haldane, The Los Angeles Times - Troubled O.C. school district's executive resigns before starting job, citing 'persistent' problems.
May 31, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - New superintendent cites instability, controversy in returning to his old job.
May 31, 2007, Sam Miller, Capistrano Valley News
May 31, 2007, Sam Miller, Laguna Niguel News - James Fleming denies charges via e-mail
May 31, 2007, Sam Miller, Dana Point News - James Fleming denies charges via e-mail
May 31, 2007, Sam Miller, Aliso Viejo News
May 30, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch - Daily News Blast
May 30, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Dennis Smith says he will not take over as superintendent.
May 29, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch - Daily News Blast
May 26, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Controversy surrounding his tenure, he says, stems from decisions to realign school boundaries and build a new high school.
May 26, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Capo’s indicted ex-superintendent denies charges against him and stands by his actions in an e-mail. CAPO: Bid to oust trustees shapes up
May 26, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Ex-chief of CUSD blames politics for legal troubles.
May 25, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Capistrano Unified retired head charged with using public funds to create ‘enemies lists' and sway elections.
May 25, 2007, Seema Mehta, The Los Angeles Times - An assistant superintendent is also charged in a case of election wrongdoing and keeping enemies lists at Capistrano Unified.
May 25, 2007, Eugene W. Fields, The Ladera Post - The Ladera Ranch Education Foundation gives the four schools in Ladera Ranch over $35,000 in grants.
May 25, 2007, Jonathan Volzke and Nathan Wright, The Capistrano Dispatch - Fleming, McGill each face multiple felony allegations
May 24, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch - Capistrano Unified School District Superintendent and Assistant Indicted for Creating “Enemies List” and Misusing School Funds; Highest ranking school officials charged in Orange County's history
May 24, 2007, Larry Welborn, The Orange County Register - Ex-superintendent charged with misappropriation of public funds. Assistant Superintendent McGill also indicted.
May 24, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Two retired CUSD officials accused of misconduct related to recall efforts.
May 24, 2007, Seema Mehta, The Los Angeles Times
May 17, 2007, Sam Miller, Laguna Niguel News - Educators, parents and a student provided queries to CUSD’s new superintendent.
May 17, 2007, Sam Miller, Capistrano Valley News - Educators, parents and a student provided queries to CUSD’s new superintendent.
May 17, 2007, Sam Miller, Aliso Viejo News - Educators, parents and a student provided queries to CUSD’s new superintendent.
May 17, 2007, Sam Miller, Capistrano Valley News - The school district’s leaders consider laying people off or leaving jobs vacant to trim the budget by $42 million.
May 17, 2007, Sam Miller, Laguna Niguel News - The school district’s leaders consider laying people off or leaving jobs vacant to trim the budget by $42 million.
May 11, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch
May 11, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch
May 11, 2007, The Capistrano Dispatch
May 11, 2007, The Capistrano Dispatch
May 11, 2007, The Capistrano Dispatch
May 11, 2007, The Capistrano Dispatch
May 11, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - The school district’s leader considers laying people off or leaving jobs vacant to trim the budget by $4.2 million.
May 11, 2007, Sean Emery, The Ladera Post - PTSA executive board to be finalized on May 23, athletic and performing arts booster clubs to follow.
May 10, 2007, Sean Emery, Capistrano Valley News - PTSA executive board to be finalized on May 23, athletic and performing arts booster clubs to follow.
May 10, 2007, Angela Potter, Laguna Niguel News - A freshman and sophomore are arrested for exploding devices.
May 10, 2007, Angela Potter, Dana Point News - A freshman and sophomore are arrested for exploding devices.
May 10, 2007, Sam Miller, Aliso Viejo News - The school district’s leaders consider laying people off or leaving jobs vacant to trim the budget by $42 million.
May 10, 2007, Angela Potter, The Orange County Register - Two Dana Hills High students face felony charges in detonation that closed campus.
May 9, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Staff faces cuts to balance budget; Trustees also OK plan to lease portion of district office to fund school improvements
May 9, 2007, Seema Mehta, The Los Angeles Times - District plans to rent out a third of its $36-million administration center. Critics say it proves 'Taj Mahal' was unnecessary.
May 8, 2007, Jonathan Volzke - Daily News Blast
May 8, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - One wing of administration building will generate $338,000 annually, school chief says.
May 7, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch - Daily News Blast
May 6, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Educators, parents and a student quiz CUSD’s new superintendent.
May 6, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - District’s new superintendent sits down to address concerns.
May 4, 2007, Jonathan Volzke - Daily News Blast
May 3, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch - Daily News Blast
May 3, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - If ratified, the deal would net Capistrano Unified teachers a 7 percent salary bump over two years.
May 3, 2007, Sam Miller, Dana Point News - Interim superintendent visited nearly every school in CUSD in 8-month stint.
May 3, 2007, Sam Miller, Capistrano Valley News - Interim superintendent visited nearly every school in CUSD in 8-month stint.
May 3, 2007, Sam Miller, Aliso Viejo News - Interim superintendent visited nearly every school in CUSD in 8-month stint.
April 28, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Interim superintendent visited nearly every school in CUSD in 8-month stint.
April 27, 2007, Eugene W. Fields, Rancho Santa Margarita News
April 24, 2007, Amanda Glowish, The Orange County Register - CVHS Foundation will host its third annual Red Carpet Extravaganza on April 28.
April 23, 2007, Fermin Leal, The Orange County Register - 19 O.C. school districts have dropped a total of 17,725 students since 2004.
April 23, 2007, Alejandra Molina, The Orange County Register - Arroyo Vista School parents want their middle school students to be able to use one ball field and walkways inside the park.
April 20, 2007, Alejandra Molina, Rancho Santa Margarita News - Arroyo Vista School parents want their middle school students to be able to use one ball field and walkways inside the park.
April 20, 2007, Amanda Glowish, Saddleback Valley News - Foundation is raising funds to build a performing arts theater at CVHS.
April 17, 2007, The Orange County Register - Almanac
April 12, 2007, Sam Miller, Laguna Niguel News - No bidders meet the minimum price for district Capistrano Unified’s property in Laguna Niguel; district will reappraise and retry.
April 12, 2007, Sam Miller, Aliso Viejo News - No bidders meet the minimum price for district Capistrano Unified’s property in Laguna Niguel; district will reappraise and retry.
April 9, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - No bidders meet the minimum price for district land in Laguna Niguel; district will reappraise and try again.
March 30, 2007, Sam Miller, The Ladera Post - Debbie Morgan will leave her job as top guidance counselor in Capistrano Unified.
March 30, 2007, Alejandra Molina, Rancho Santa Margarita News - Paul Eisenberg of RSM helps local students get the extra resources they need.
March 29, 2007, Sam Miller, Laguna Niguel News - Shortfall looms for CUSD as employee and parent groups suggest some options, but specifics still need to be ironed out.
March 29, 2007, Sam Miller, Dana Point News - Shortfall looms for CUSD as employee and parent groups suggest some options, but specifics still need to be ironed out.
March 29, 2007, Sam Miller, Aliso Viejo News - Shortfall looms for CUSD as employee and parent groups suggest some options, but specifics still need to be ironed out.
March 27, 2007, Lois Evezich, Laguna Niguel News - City passes zoning amendment for residential development.
March 26, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Shortfall looms for CUSD as employee and parent groups suggest some options, but specifics still need to be ironed out.
March 24, 2006, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Officials in Mission Viejo allege CUSD has slowed the progress on the city’s inquiry into district spending.
March 23, 2006, The Capistrano Dispatch
March 23, 2006, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Mission Viejo officials say CUSD has slowed progress on city's inquiry into district spending.
March 22, 2007, Michael Miller, Daily Pilot - Trustee Karen Yelsey thinks school board members should not serve beyond three consecutive terms.
March 21, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch - CUSD Recall Committee announces new website
March 16, 2007, Sam Miller, The Ladera Post
March 16, 2007, Sam Miller, Saddleback Valley News
March 16, 2007, Sam Miller, Rancho Santa Margarita News
March 15, 2007, Sam Miller, Laguna Niguel News
March 15, 2007, Sam Miller, Capistrano Valley News
March 15, 2007, Sam Miller, Aliso Viejo News
March 13, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Superintendent will take over in July.
March 12, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch
March 12, 2007, Sam Miller and Adam Townsend, The Orange County Register - Capistrano Unified trustees to decide tonight whether to hire Dennis Smith as superintendent.
March 9, 2007, Mark Eades, Rancho Santa Margarita News - Members of CUSD’s PTSA Legislative advocacy team meet with state lawmakers.
March 7, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - James Fleming kept lists of opponents and had employees' relatives working for a district contractor, a report found.
March 7, 2007, Staff, Los Angeles Times
March 6, 2007, Staff, Los Angeles Times
March 5, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Dennis Smith of Placentia-Yorba Linda is the favorite to replace James Fleming in Capistrano Unified
March 5, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch
March 5, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch
March 5, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - CUSD to cease paying Fleming legal bills. Board reverses decision made in the fall, after spending $5,000 for the ex-superintendent.
March 4, 2007, The Orange County Register
March 2, 2007, Mark Eades, The Orange County Register - Future San Juan Hills High students help in the design of its logo, a stallion.
March 2, 2007, Mark Eades, The Ladera Post - Future students help design San Juan Hills High’s new mascot.
March 2, 3007, Alejandra Molina, Rancho Santa Margarita News
March 2, 2007, Mark Eades, Rancho Santa Margarita News - Project will add sidewalks, traffic lanes and signal synchronization near Tesoro High
March 2, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register
March 2, 2007, Mark Eades, The Orange County Register - Future San Juan Hills High students help in the design of its logo, a stallion.
March 1, 2007, Mark Eades, Capistrano Valley News - Future students, parents get glimpse of what San Juan Hills High will be like in the fall.
March 1, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Talks go nowhere, so district and union will take their cases to a state panel.
March 1, 2007, Sam Miller, Dana Point News - Talks go nowhere, so district and union will take their cases to a state panel.
March 1, 2007, Mark Eades, Capistrano Valley News - Future students help design San Juan Hills High’s new mascot.
February 26, 2007, Ryan Hammil, The Orange County Register - Capistrano Unified educators picket again after contract talks fail.
February 24, 2007, Sam Miller and Ryan Hammil, The Orange County Register - Capistrano Unified educators demonstrate in response to failure to reach settlement with the district.
February 23, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Disptch
February 18, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Debbie Morgan is leaving her job as top guidance counselor in Capistrano Unified.
February 16, 2007, Sam Miller, The Ladera Post
February 16, 2007, Sam Miller, The Ladera Post - The school district agrees to the recordings to settle a Brown Act lawsuit.
February 16, 2007, Amanda Glowish, Saddleback Valley News - Council will send a letter to the Board of Trustees asking to repeal a decision that would maximize the use of portables.
February 14, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch
February 14, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - The school district agrees to the recordings to settle a Brown Act lawsuit.
February 14, 2007, Seema Mehta, The Los Angeles Times - The Capistrano Unified Board of Trustees, accused of violating state's open-meetings law, agrees to tape all sessions held behind closed doors for a year and pay a critic's legal fees.
February 13, 2007, Jonathan Volzke, The Capistrano Dispatch
February 13, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - Board will record closed-door meetings and judge will review tapes under agreement.
February 13, 2007, Sam Miller, The Orange County Register - More work to come on estimated