Education Matters: The deafening sound of crickets

Marsha Sutton • August 12, 2022

It’s not easy for the public to understand what’s really going on with the the San Dieguito Union High School District redistricting map when the major players won’t talk about it. All we have to go on are a few facts, as minimal as they may be, and educated speculation.

Muir says she will not seek re-election to San Dieguito school board

North Coast Current • August 11, 2022

San Dieguito Union High School District board President Maureen “Mo” Muir has announced that she will not run for re-election this fall.

New principals named for San Dieguito Academy, Pacific Trails Middle School

North Coast Current • July 31, 2022

Two San Dieguito Union High School District campuses will start the academic year with new leadership, the district recently announced.

San Dieguito school district trustees vote to fire superintendent

North Coast Current • June 30, 2022

San Dieguito Union High School District trustees voted to fire Superintendent Cheryl James-Ward during a Sunday meeting.

Education Matters: Chaos at San Dieguito school district

Marsha Sutton • June 8, 2022

The San Dieguito Union High School District board will eventually need to come to some decision over this ugly situation: reinstate Superintendent Cheryl James-Ward and incur the wrath of the Asian American community and those who believe she has done irreparable harm, or fire her and incur the wrath of the union, its supporters and foes of Trustee Michael Allman.

Bridge opening marks long road to San Elijo Lagoon restoration

North Coast Current • June 7, 2022

One of California’s largest wetland restoration projects came to a conclusion on Saturday, June 4, with the official opening of San Elijo Lagoon’s pedestrian suspension bridge in Encinitas.

Group seeks San Dieguito trustee’s resignation, superintendent’s return

Samantha Cox • May 18, 2022

Constituents of the San Dieguito Union High School District are calling on board Trustee Michael Allman to resign over allegations of intimidation, harassment and cyberbullying.

San Dieguito school district trustees name interim superintendent

North Coast Current • April 22, 2022

San Dieguito Union High School District trustees appointed an interim chief on Friday, April 22, two days after Superintendent Cheryl James-Ward was placed on administrative leave.

San Dieguito school board deadlocks on filling trustee seat

North Coast Current • April 22, 2022

With a four-member board in the wake of a resignation, San Dieguito Union High School District trustees deadlocked 2-2 on how to fill the vacancy Wednesday, April 20.

San Dieguito board places superintendent on leave

Roman S. Koenig • April 21, 2022

Turmoil continued in the San Dieguito Union High School District this week as the superintendent was placed on administrative leave and the county Board of Education couldn’t reach a quorum to meet on changes that it’s demanding to the district’s election map.

Education Matters: County hearing on San Dieguito maps was first of three

Marsha Sutton • April 13, 2022

Choosing a San Dieguito Union High School District election map that violates reasonable expectations for fairness was the wrong tactic to attempt to diffuse union control. As any parent knows, you pick your battles carefully.

San Dieguito school district trustee Mossy announces resignation

North Coast Current • April 13, 2022

San Dieguito Union High School District Trustee Melisse Mossy has announced that she is resigning from the school board.