50¢
ESTABLISHED
An Independent Weekly Newspaper Serving the Backcountry Communities of Julian, Cuyamaca, Santa Ysabel, Shelter Valley, Mt. Laguna, Ranchita, Sunshine Summit, Warner Springs and Wynola.
(46¢ + tax included)
Periodical • Wednesday
Time Sensitive Material
February 3, 2016
Volume 31 - Issue 26
Julian, CA.
ISSN 1937-8416
www.JulianNews.com
High School Finances Underwater, Again
by Michael Hart
Last Thursday nights High School board meeting was highlighted by a presentation from the County Office of Educations representatives (Management Assistance Team) recommendation for bringing the district back into a positive cash flow and allowing the district to avoid the possibility of a State take over two years down the road. The Team used its collective expertise to: • Review district documents; • Interview internal and external stakeholders; and • Analyze both fiscal and programmatic data. •The considerations included in this report are based upon the Review Team’s best thinking related to the documents, data and feedback provided. • ALL considerations presented in this report are for the JUHSD Governance Team’s (Board & Superintendent) review and potential use. • ALL final decisions rest with the JUHSD Board of Education. To fulfill its desired educational mission the District has chosen, for years, to spend more than it receives in state funding. An unexpected loss of $200,000 in 2015-16 special education income just months ago. Current estimates project the District will exhaust its unrestricted reserves in 2016-17. The JUHSD will need to reduce its 2016-17 expenses by at least $209,556, and then further reduce expenses by another $532,788 for the 2017-18 school year. Thus over the next two years, the JUHSD will need to reduce expenses by approximately $742,344 What Happens in 2016/17? Based on the 1st interim report for 2015-16 and information received by the Team: • JUHSD unlikely to have an approvable budget for 2016-17 • Multi-year projection indicates thatJUHSD will not meet the required reserve level of five percent (5%). • Additionally, sometime late in the 2016-17 school year or early in the 2017-18 school year, the JUHSD will run out of cash and be unable to borrow the necessary funds to meet its financial obligations. When Cash runs out... State appoints an Administrator • Superintendent Removed • Board moves to Advisory Role To avoid this the Management Team provided a number of plans to the board for consideration, again stressing that they were only ideas for the board to consider. The first group providing the largest savings to the district. Consideration 1— Investigate significant Master Schedule Consolidation for 2016-17: •Consolidation of the 2016-17 Master Schedule offerings that most effectively balance student and fiscal need. • Top priorities for the 201617 Master Schedule focus on classes that meet the needs of the 80% of JUHSD students who enroll in two or four year colleges after graduation. Note: The 2015-16 Master Schedule provide for 11.5 Full Time Equivalent (1.1E) positions (Teachers = 11.0, Counselor = .5) that provide 55 sections of instruction to students. Example 1• Reducing the 2016-17 Master Schedule by 5 sections will save about $80,000-$100,000 during 2016-17. • Reducing the number of sections by 10 can save about $160,000/200,000, while reducing the number of sections by 15 can
save about $240,000/300,000. To the average person this presentation, which lasted over an hour was very technical, but made as easy to understand as possible. Other ideas discussed included consolidation of all area districts, which was determined unfeasible and unable to be accomplished in the time necessary. A possible “Parcel Tax” which would have to be placed on the June ballot. And rteceive 2/3 approval. Reductions in low participation activities, including sports programs.
Mr Schlottman also made a presentation looking to solve the financial gap with a two year plan cutting the budget by $372,000 each year for the next two years. He also included a reduction in his own compensation of 10%. The meeting concluded with the board approving the rest of their agenda and then going into closed session. Mr Schlottman announced to staff on Friday that the board had informed him after his scheduled mid-year review that he would not be returning to Julian High School as Superintendant /Principal.
Watch Your Ash, Fire On Lot A
1985
Grand Auction Saturday Night
Julian Union High School’s Senior Class of 2016 Annual Grand Auction is Saturday, February 6, 2016 in the Julian High School Multi-Purpose Room. Silent Auction starts at 6:00 p.m. Items include massage gift certificates, Kern River Tours, Poway Onstage, Fleet Science Center, Julian Pie Co. goodie bag, jewelry, books, candle from Gepptto’s Clocks and Candles, Ramona Medical Center $125, Soups and Such gift cards, Mr. Manitas Toca Bar gift cards, hotel stays at Marriot, El Dorado Resort and Casino, and Double Tree by Hilton, and more! Live Auction starts at 7:00 p.m. Items include two Led Zeppelin Records, four single-day tickets to Sea World, gift certificate to Ron’s Tire and Brake, two all day lift tickets to Snow Valley, two one day lift tickets to Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, one round of golf with one night stay and dinner for two at Sycuan, weekend stay at Miracle Springs Resort and Spa, Menghini Winery wine, two adult permits for a boat at Lake Cuyamaca, condo stay at Lake Cuyamaca, cabin stay at Lake Cuyamaca, student made cheese board, hand made quilt, accordion, four tickets to San Diego Zoo/Safari Park, antiques from Antique Boutique, Falcon Gallery earrings, paintings by Jim Lydick, Kathleen Beck, and James Hubbell, kick bike, cedar pine trees, four one day park hopper tickets to Disneyland, one 40 yard drop off box from Ramona Disposal Service, handmade Native American gourd by Mary Lou Linton, and much more!
JHS Wrestlers Perform Well In Citrus League Quad Meet
Firefighters investigating a small fire, noticed a trail of light-gray ashes from coal. They talked to the man who lives next to the lot and he said he discarded 2-day-old ashes on the lot. They told him ashes shouldn't be discarded for 2 weeks (have a metal trash can for storage) because they smolder. They dug all around the area and loaded it with water. photo/info courtesy Cathy Scott
Last Thursday afternoon, the Julian High School Gymnasium was filled with wrestlers and fans from four schools to watch Army Navy Academy, Guajome Park, Mtn. Empire, and host Julian High wrestled it out for the third time this season. Army Navy filled the most weight classes and earned the most wins. Outstanding performances by Julian included an aggressive second period pin by team captain Nic Ritchie against his opponent from Mtn. Empire (Nic’s fourth pin in a row), a first period pin by Gregory Conitz against Army Navy (Greg’s third pin in a row), and an amazing display of will, determination, and faith by freshman Joey Romano versus a much larger and experienced opponent from Army Navy as well. After the meet concluded, all the wrestlers and family members from each team gathered in the cafeteria to enjoy a fresh slice of apple pie courtesy of Tim Smothers and the Julian Pie Company (see photo). This is the fourth year that the Julian Pie Company has donated pies for this annual gathering of the teams. The team wishes to extend a big thanks to Tim and the crew!
Volcan Mountain Foundation 25th Annual Dinner, Dance, Auction Sunday, March 6th is the Volcan Mountain Foundation's 25th Annual Dinner Dance & Auction. Please join us in recognizing Supervisor Dianne Jacob with VMF’s 2016 Guardian Award as we celebrate Connecting Kids & Communities With Nature! Reservations remain the same as in recent years at $75 per person. This year you can make your reservations and payment on our website. Camp Stevens will again play host for this always much-anticipated annual gathering of passionate and dedicated friends and supporters of the Volcan Mountain Range and the Volcan Mountain Foundation (VMF). We're excited that Chef Jeremy Manley, of Jeremy's On The Hill, known for his inventive farm-to-table, sustainable fare will provide a delicious catered dinner. Beverage contributors include Apple Lane Orchard, Julian Hard Cider, La Serenissima Winery, Milagro Farm & Vineyards Winery, Nickel Beer Company, Shadow Mountain Vineyards and Volcan Mountain Winery. While the event is a terrific opportunity to have fun enjoying good friends, delicious food, and local libations, it also contributes vital proceeds for VMF's programs and operations. We hope you'll plan on joining the celebration! Rancho La Puerta is again generously donating a week’s stay for two at the luxurious destination fitness resort and spa in Tecate, Mexico, and Mike Evans' Tree of Life Nursery in San Juan Capistrano is once again donating quality native plants for the much sought-after Native Plant Sale. Supervisor Dianne Jacob is being recognized with the 2016 Guardian Award for her decades of support in conserving and protecting the pristine natural environment of the 15-mile long Volcan Mountain Range. The Supervisor is playing an important part in Connecting Kids & Communities With Nature--natural communities, rural communities, urban communities, and underserved communities. Vans donated by Supervisor Jacob and The San Diego Foundation are key to filling the transportation gap that is commonly a barrier to connecting underserved youth with nature and the vital natural resources that San Diegans depend on for clean water, air and our quality of life. The vans are an essential component in the San Dieguito River Watershed Explorers Program that is formally launching in February. It will connect kids with the headwaters and crest of Volcan Mountain, to the coast at San Dieguito Lagoon in Del Mar and explorations all along the San Dieguito Watershed. The Volcan Mountain Foundation is proud to be a founding partner in this important program led by past Guardian Award recipient, Diane Coombs, and excited to be collaborating with the San Dieguito River Park, the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy, and the San Diego Archaeology Center on the San Dieguito River Watershed Explorers Program. Volunteers: It takes passionate and dedicated volunteers to coordinate the annual Dinner Dance. Do you want to roll up your sleeves on the night of the event? Being an Event Volunteer is very gratifying and really fun! To volunteer, please contact Nicole at admin@volcanmt.org or 760-765-2300. On-line registration and payment is now open! http://volcanmt.org/2016-volcan-mountain-foundation-dinnerdance-reservation-form Reservation deadline is February 26
Girls Basketball
Thursday, January 21 - W 39-28 Warner Friday, January 22 - 3:30 @ Gompers Prep Monday, January 25 - L 43-29 Borrego Wednesday, January 27 - L 63-27 Calvary Christian Tuesday, February 2 - 4:00 @ San Pasqual Academy Friday, February 5 - 4:00 St Joseph Academy Tuesday, February 9 - 4:00 Escondido Adventist Friday, February 12 - 4:00 San Pasqual Academy Tuesday, February 16 - 4:00 @ St Joseph Academy Friday, February 19 - 4:00 @ Escondido Adventist
Boys Basketball
Thursday, January 21 - W 58-55 Warner Monday, January 25 - W 69-42 Borrego Wednesday, January 27 - L 67-65 Calvary Christian Tuesday, February 2 - 5:30 @ San Pasqual Academy Friday, February 5 - 7:00 St Joseph Academy Tuesday, February 9 - 5:30 Escondido Adventist Friday, February 12 - 5:30 San Pasqual Academy Tuesday, February 16 - 4:30 @ St Joseph Academy Friday, February 19 - 5:30 @ Escondido Adventist
Girls Soccer
Thursday, January 21 - L 4-2 Mountain Empire Friday, January 22 W 2-0 Rock Academy Tuesday, January 26 - W 6-0 @ Palo Verde Thursday, January 28 - W 7-0 Vincent Memorial Friday, January 29 W 3-1 @ Guajome Park Tuesday, February 2 - 4:00 @ Borrego Springs Thursday, February 4 - 3:15 West Shores Tuesday, February 9 - 3:30 @ Mountain Empire
Boys Soccer
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser For The Julian High Wrestling Program Tuesday, February 9th, 5:00-7:30 pm at Camp Julian Oaks
The wrestling season is “coming down the home stretch” and in need of support to get us across the finish line. The team invites all people in the community to come out and support the program by attending a “spaghetti dinner fundraiser” to be held in the cozy Camp Julian Oaks lodge located at 1298 Hwy 78, one mile east of the high school, directly across from Canyon Drive. The cost is $7.50 per person. Each meal includes a generous portion of spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, and dessert. Tickets can be obtained from any wrestler or can be reserved by calling Coach Massa at 765-1738
“Play On!” Tickets Available The Julian High Theater Department’s Annual Spring Play is “Play On!” by Rick Abbot. Featuring 10 performers, it’s the hilarious story of a theater group trying desperately to put on a play in spite of maddening interference from a haughty authoress who keeps revising the script. Performances are February 26, 27 and 28 in the High School Theater.
Thursday, January 21 - W 5-4 @ Mountain Empire Tuesday, January 26 - L 4-2 Tri City Christian Thursday January 28 L 3-2 @ Ocean View Christian Tuesday, February 2 - 3:15 Calvary Christian(SD) Thursday, February 4 - 3:15 @ San Diego Academy Tuesday, February 9 - 3:15 Mountain Empire Thursday, February 11 - 3:15 @ Tri City Christian Tuesday, February 16 - 3:15 Ocean View Christian Thursday February 18 - 3:15 @ Calvary Christian
Wrestling
Wednesday, February 3 - 4:30 Citrus Quad Meet Army-Navy Academy, Guajome Park, @Mountain Empire Saturday, February 13 - 9:00 Girls CIF Finals Freshman County Wrestling Saturday, February 20 - 9:00
Julian Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner
www.julianca.com
Friday February 5 - 6pm — Reservation Required, Tickets available at the office