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City plans emergency repairs for Beacon’s Beach Danger of bluff collapse has increased BY JARED WHITLOCK

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Encinitas has declared a local emergency to shore up the base of Beacon’s Beach, a key to preventing a landslide there. All that’s needed: suitable sand. The city planned to take nearby sand and create a protective berm at the bottom of the Beacon’s bluff, but recent storms washed away potential sand sources in the area. "We’re still looking at the site, we’re still monitoring it and we’re still trying to find sources of sand," said Glenn Pruim, director of public works and engineering, during a Jan. 13 update to the Encinitas City Council. For years, many have worried another bluff collapse at Beacon’s could wipe out the winding beach access trail and cliff-top parking lot. The danger appears to have grown. Beacon’s recently lost a lot of sand

Surfers make their way down to Beacon’s. that protected the foot of the bluff, a part that’s critical to its stability, according to a staff report. Now, the bluff is particularly vulnerable to the combination of big waves, common during El Nino winters like this one, and high tide events. The report goes on to say a

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geotechnical engineer found Beacon’s is "only marginally stable." Pruim said city staff members have coordinated with contractors for work on the Beacon’s berm. The city is just waiting on firm sand. City Manager Karen Brust in late December declared a local

emergency for repairs not only at Beacon’s, but also Moonlight Beach near "restaurant row" in Cardiff. The city built a sand berm in front of the lifeguard tower at moonlight beach and plans riprap — a series of rocks — by restaurant row to protect Coast SEE BEACH, A18

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More Encinitas homes are turning a shade of green. Encinitas saw a big spike in rooftop solar systems in 2015, which two people interviewed for this article attributed to the city waiving solar permitting fees, the cost of the technology falling and residents fearing the end of state and federal incentives. Last year, the city issued 747 permits for rooftop solar, double the total in 2014. In 2013, there were 231 permits, with 373 in 2014. All told, more than 10 percent of the city’s roughly 20,000 single-family homes now have solar energy, according to city figures. “You hear that San Diego County is a model for solar in California, and California is a model for the nation,” said SEE SOLAR, A16

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Commission approves bike corrals in Leucadia

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Bike corrals will soon be installed at three Leucadia coffee shops. The Encinitas Traffic and Public Safety Commission on Jan. 11 unanimously approved placing a bike corral next to each Coffee Coffee, Pannikin Coffee & Tea and Lofty Coffee. Commissioner Brian Grover said the decision was a "no-brainer" since the property and business owners support putting bike corrals at their respective shops. Carris Rhodes, the executive director of Leucadia 101 Mainstreet Association, said the bike corrals fit in nicely with Leucadia Streetscape, a plan to revamp the Highway 101 corridor to encourage biking and walking “This is a wonderful first step,” Rhodes said. Eric Myers, owner of Coffee Coffee, supported the corrals, saying it would get more people on bikes. City staff members also looked at putting a bike corral near St. Tropez Bistro, Starbucks and Europtics. But they observed there are several existing bike racks in the area, and only one of three property owners at the spot gave feedback, according to a staff report. Ed Deane, deputy director of engineering, said the city could move the bike corrals if it wants to down the line. After the meeting, he said the corrals will be installed sometime around April or May. The city will pay for the corrals, estimated at $2,000 for one that can hold up to eight bikes. The bike corral sizes have yet to be settled on for each location, but it’s estimated the corral slated for Coffee Coffee could hold up to 12 bikes. Commissioners James Lindsay and Maryam Babaki were absent from the meeting. The commission also directed staff to design corrals with a uniform style, but let the business owners choose the colors. ■ Next Meeting: The next scheduled Traffic and Public Safety Commission meeting is Monday, Feb. 8 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 505 S. Vulcan Ave., Encinitas.

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Encinitas commission talks public opinion survey for housing element BY JARED WHITLOCK The Encinitas Planning Commission at its Jan. 7 meeting agreed to ask the city manager to consider a public opinion survey to get feedback on the city’s housing element, a blueprint for growth. Planning Commissioner Tasha Boerner Horvath initiated an agenda item on public outreach for the housing element because she said “the window is closing” before the matter heads to a public vote in November 2016. The housing element calls for rezoning certain sites for higher density to accommodate 1,300 units. Horvath said it’s a big deal and not enough have weighed in. “When I talk to people in my circle of friends and with my neighbors, they don’t know what it is,” Horvath said. Horvath said public opinion data could help the planning commission and council make key decisions on the housing element. The Encinitas City Council last February agreed on three

different maps with candidate housing element properties. In the next few months, the council will review environmental assessments of the sites, whittle down the number of parcels and finalize a map of sites for voter consideration. A public opinion survey would need city manager approval. City Manager Karen Brust may also ask the council whether it’s in favor of a survey. Horvath also floated the idea of webinars, booths at community events and tours of potential housing element sites to get the word out. Commissioner Greg Drakos expressed concern that these outreach methods could be costly and yield little additional feedback. Ultimately, the commission decided to have commissioners come back in two weeks with their recommendations for improving housing element communications. The Encinitas council is also slated to take up housing element outreach in the

not-too-distant future. Previously, the city collected input for the housing element over the online forum E-Town Hall, but a divided council last February canceled the contract due to concerns that residents weren’t required to list their names or indicate which Encinitas community they reside in. The council at that time agreed to explore other virtual outreach options down the line. Horvath said the goal of increasing communications isn’t intended to advocate for or against the housing element, but rather give residents the tools to understand the ballot item. Commissioner Anthony Brandenburg was absent from the meeting. ■ Next Meeting: Encinitas Planning Commission’s regular meetings are scheduled for every first and third Thursday, beginning 6 p.m. in the Encinitas Council Chambers at City Hall, 505 S. Vulcan Ave., Encinitas. The next meeting is Thursday, Jan. 21.

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Cardiff Kook decorated in honor of man killed BY JARED WHITLOCK The Cardiff Kook statue this week was decorated in tribute to Wayne Lewis of Cardiff, who died in a helicopter crash on Nov. 18 at McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad. Bruce Erickson, 65, of Rancho Santa Fe piloted the helicopter and Lewis, 60, was the passenger when it spun out of control and crashed during a landing attempt. In honor of Lewis, a picture of him was taped over the statue’s face. Other decorations include a ping-pong paddle in the statue’s right hand and a small toy helicopter on the statue’s surfboard. A sign behind the statue states: “Wayne Lewis RIP.” Lewis, according to media reports, was a realtor

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A tribute to Wayne Lewis, who died in a helicopter crash Nov. 18. who worked for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties for more than 20 years. He reportedly had a great love of helicopters. Occasionally, the statue is dressed up to honor locals who died. And once in a while, it reflects current events, like when the statue was draped in a French flag and given a pencil to commemorate the fallen staff of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. Before taking on more somber themes, the kook was first known for donning silly and satirical costumes, which is how the statue got its name.

Commission dismisses cluster mailboxes on Mackinnon Ave. BY JARED WHITLOCK Citing a lack of public support, the Encinitas Traffic and Public Safety Commission on Jan. 11 declined to pursue cluster mailboxes on Mackinnon Avenue, between Birmingham Drive and the Encinitas Community Park in Cardiff. Most of the 12 individual mailboxes on the east side of the road partially block sidewalk access, particularly for strollers, wheelchairs and children’s bikes, a resident’s email recently pointed out. In response, city staff floated the idea of replacing the individual mailboxes with cluster mailboxes, a box that collects mail for multiple people. But commission members said changes aren’t necessary, largely because the agenda item didn’t draw any public speakers. “I personally would not want to institute something where there doesn’t seem to be much public support, except for one gentleman that complained,” Commissioner Peter Kohl said. Rob Blough, the city’s traffic engineer, said he mailed notifications to those on the street about the commission exploring whether to

switch to cluster mailboxes. Utility poles and other things on the road also impede pedestrians, although those would be more complicated to relocate, city staff members said. While commissioners opted against the proposal, they said if residents are interested in traffic calming on the street, the commission would consider that in the future. A neighborhood petition in 2011 called for traffic-calming infrastructure due to concerns over vehicle speed and the number of cars on Mackinnon Avenue, from Birmingham Drive to the Mackinnon Avenue overpass. The city held off on any changes to that stretch of road to see how a new all-way stop sign at the Encinitas Community Park entrance would impact traffic. Vehicle speeds there are down, with the average car traveling at 24.8 mph, compared to 30.5 mph in 2011, according to a city analysis. Traffic volumes in the area have increased, but are expected to fall once Santa Fe Drive construction finishes this summer, according to city staff. Commissioners James Lindsay and Maryam Babaki were absent from the meeting.

Contract to improve traffic signals BY JARED WHITLOCK The Encinitas City Council on Jan. 13 unanimously approved a $729,267 contract with the firm DBX Incorporated to speed up communications between a traffic management system at City Hall and local traffic signals. Fiber optic cable will be installed at the signalized corridors of El Camino Real, Encinitas Boulevard, Coast Highway 101, Via Cantebria and Leucadia Boulevard. This technology will allow city staff to quickly respond to traffic incidents and it provides valuable feedback for optimizing

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the timing of signals for improved traffic flow, according to a city staff report. The project also includes installing at least 10 new cameras at intersections throughout the city to observe traffic patterns. The agenda item was on the consent calendar, reserved for routine items of business. Currently, traffic signals communicate with the city’s traffic management system over copper cables, a method that’s becoming obsolete and cumbersome to maintain, states the report. Funding for the contract is coming from two Highway Safety Improvement Program grants.

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Trying to place a value on the beach Coastal Commission asks cities set mitigation fees for sea wall construction

BY PHIL DIEHL Walking on the shoreline, building sandcastles and surfing at sun-up may be priceless pastimes in California, but in areas where sea walls are contributing to shrinking beaches, someone’s got to pay. At least that’s the philosophy of the California Coastal Commission, which has begun asking cities to put a value on the recreational opportunities lost when sand erodes, and then pass that cost on to property owners who apply for sea wall permits. First to face the challenge is Solana Beach, built along 1.7 miles of what is now a heavily armored bluff at the edge of the Pacific Ocean. The city is one of a few coastal towns in the state yet to implement a Local Coastal Program (LCP), which allows municipal governments to oversee limited coastal development without a full Coastal Commission review. Solana Beach is finishing its years-long effort to create the plan, which the commission says must now include a recreation

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have factored recreation into other fees levied on sea walls, but Solana Beach will be the first to create a separate fee and formula for calculating how much the structures are costing the public in lost opportunities. Public access to California beaches is protected by the

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eroding and replenishing beaches. Coastal home owners say the walls are necessary to safeguard property from high tides and storm-driven waves, and protect people on the beach from being crushed by collapsing bluffs. Solana Beach Community Development Director Bill Chopyk said establishing reasonable fees for building the structures is the best way to balance the two sides. “You’ve got two diverse interests,” Chopyk said. “People who’ve spent a lot of money to live on top of that bluff, and the environmentalists who’d just prefer to let nature proceed.” Solana Beach. like most coastal cities in the state, already charges a sand-mitigation fee using a formula set up by the Coastal Commission about 15 years ago. In 2008, the city began moving toward a recreation impact fee, requiring sea wall applicants to pay a deposit of $1,000 per linear foot until the final formula could be developed and approved. The current recommendation is a one-time payment of $870 per foot for any construction permit issued SEE BEACH, A16

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Encinitas choir girls have audience with pope BY PAM KRAGEN While most celebrants were probably tucked in bed asleep after ringing in the new year on Jan. 1, four North County schoolgirls were standing in the pre-dawn cold outside St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The girls, and their music teacher at St. John the Evangelist School in Encinitas, didn’t mind rising in the middle of the night to line up with thousands of other students in Vatican City. Just a few hours later, they had the chance to sing for the man they came to see, Pope Francis. Choir director Ann Heller of Carlsbad and her four students — Maren Lowrie, Karlie Amicay, Lily Grochowiak and Gigi Jasso — were the only San Diego County singers invited that day as part of the 40th International Congress of Pueri Cantores. First presented in 1947, Pueri Cantores brings together Catholic school choirs from all over the world for festivals of liturgical choral singing. The highlight for 9-year-old Lily Grochowiak was when she and other St. John students saw an opportunity to touch the Pope’s hand as he walked down the aisle during a concert rehearsal. Not only did the Pope shake three of the local girls’ hands, he also gave them each a blessing in his native Spanish. "Getting the blessing was my favorite part. He was a nice man," said Lily, a fourth-grader. "It was one of the best days of my life." Lily traveled to Rome with her parents, Christine and Eric Grochowiak of Encinitas.

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Anne Heller, choir director at St. John the Evangelist School in Encinitas, center, with four of her choir students at St. John Lateran church in Rome, Italy, in December 2014. The girls, from left, are Karlie Amicay, Maren Lowrie, Gigi Jasso and Lily Grochowiak. Christine said her daughter started singing in the school choir two years ago and the Rome trip was her first festival experience. Because her family is Catholic, Christine said having the opportunity to perform sacred music in the religion’s capital city was unforgettable. "I think it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience," she said. "It’s not every day you can sing with the Pope and Vatican choir on New Year’s Day in Rome. This is something that these girls will always remember." To prepare for their trip, Heller said the

students had to commit to the itinerary two years ago and they’ve spent dozens and dozens of hours learning the Latin chants and songs for the Catholic Mass and other religious and holiday music that they performed at a series of events Dec. 27 through Jan. 1. Heller said the opportunity for the Catholic school students to sing the music of their church at the church’s international headquarters was a great honor. "It’s a real rare opportunity to get to learn and sing these pieces as they were intended,

especially for students in Catholic schools," said Heller, who has taught music and choir for 11 years at St. John school. Heller said she’s been taking her students to festivals and singing engagements for years, but the music was often performed at venues like Disneyland rather than in a Catholic church. Then, eight years ago, her St. John Choristers were invited to sing some Latin chants at the mission in San Juan Capistrano. The experience of singing the sacred music in the historic church was moving for everyone. "With 500 kids from around Southern California, all those voices singing together in four-part harmony was overwhelming," Heller said. "It brought tears to all the parents’ eyes. And as choir directors, we understood more of what we were working for." Four years ago, Heller took a choir group to their first American Federation Pueri Cantores festival and she was named the organization’s Southern California coordinator. Initially, she had 10 students signed up for the trip to Rome, but several dropped out before last month’s trip. The students had to learn about 20 pieces of music, six of them in Latin. There was also a version of "Silent Night" that they learned in German. Because the trip was extracurricular, the girls met with Heller to practice on their lunch hour or at her home in the evenings and on the weekends. Besides the Grochowiak family, the other students on the trip were Carlsbad SEE CHOIR, A16

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Preparing for upcoming pet adoption event Jan. 23 In conjunction with the San Dieguito Heritage Museum’s Jan. 23 pet adoption event, organizers and community members have been making no-sew pet beds and toys for dogs and cats currently housed at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. Every Saturday and Sunday, from 12-4 p.m. this month, participants have learned how to make the beds and toys at the museum. On Saturday, Jan. 23, from 12-3 p.m., the San Dieguito Heritage Museum will host the “Happily Ever After” Dog Adoption and Pet Faire. Looking for the perfect pet? The Rancho Coastal Humane Society will be at the Heritage Museum matching shelter dogs with their forever homes. Bring your doggie along to find his/her new best friend. Pet merchandise vendors, samples and giveaways, raffle, food vendors, kids’ no-sew pet bed craft and more. 450 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. Info: www.sdheritage.org or Skyler Flourie and Shantel Johnson add stuffing to 760-632-9711. their pet bed as Lisa Franovich supervises. Photos by McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.encinitasadvocate.com.

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Grauer School leader's book celebrates teaching Book-signing to be held Jan. 21 BY JOE TASH After 42 years of working as a teacher and school administrator, Stuart Grauer figures he has learned a few things — among them that large schools with hundreds or thousands of students, where the focus is on test scores and homework grades, are not the most conducive places for high student achievement. Rather, the best places for learning, according to Grauer, 65, who founded and heads an independent private middle and high school in Encinitas, are those where students feel safe and connected, and values such as kindness, compassion, perseverance and courage are emphasized. On Jan. 1, Grauer published a new book that he intends to celebrate the teaching profession, and the stories of teachers from around the globe that he has found to be inspirational. "Fearless Teaching" is available on Amazon.com, and at some local bookstores. "That's what I'm writing about. I'm going around the world and finding communities where these values are alive," said Grauer, who founded The Grauer School in 1991 in a storefront in an Encinitas shopping center. Today, the school has 150 students in grades 7 through 12, and its own campus on South El Camino Real. The school is celebrating its

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Author and educator Stuart Grauer. 25th anniversary in 2016. The book includes 33 stories of teachers working in a variety of settings, from Africa to American Indian reservations to the Pacific Islands. The common denominator, he said, is that the teachers in his book are working in environments that enable them to develop deep personal connections with their students. "Teaching is the study of the student," he said, something that is lost when talented and dedicated teachers are part of large school

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systems where as many as 50 percent of the employees are not working in the classroom. Grauer, who subscribes to the "small school movement," advocates moving control of school districts — and education funding — away from Washington, D.C. and Sacramento, and back to local communities. Referring to his new book, Grauer said, "When you read these stories you cannot help but think, wow, I'm in a real cool field. I'm a teacher. Let's reclaim that." One story in "Fearless Teaching" is about the

Hadza, a tribe of hunter-gatherers in Tanzania. "World over, most schooling emphasizes accountability, meaning that the will and free spirit of a fair number of our youth are drummed out of them over years of mandatory sitting in rows for hours every day and ranking the value of each based fundamentally upon how compliant they are with our requirements and standards," Grauer wrote. "Hadza children are subject to no such competitions or judgments. They merely play. Through mimicry of their elders, they care for infants, build huts and tools, make fires, defend against make-believe predators, and tell stories. If their parents have quarreled, they may rehash it the next day in playful mimicry. Suicide and anxiety are incomprehensible. They learn to stay alive and healthy naturally," he wrote. Students need free time and outdoor play, which in many cases has been replaced with test preparation sessions, Grauer said. That doesn't mean he is against testing. "I love tests," he said. "It's like doing pushups, exercising the mind in different ways." But test scores should be used to help teachers better understand students and their needs, rather than for determining how tax money is spent, or how teachers are paid, he said. The rules imposed by large, bureaucratized school systems put teachers in a tough position, Grauer said. "Today's teachers have to be willing to risk SEE BOOK, A16

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Local actress starring “ in romantic comedy Carla Harting to perform in ‘Outside Mullinger’ BY ROB LEDONNE It’s early on a Thursday afternoon and Leucadia resident Carla Harting is on her way to rehearsals for “Outside Mullingar,” a San Diego Rep play opening on Jan. 21 at the Lyceum Space Theatre. But first, a stop at Starbucks is in order. “Our whole company is getting a cold,” she explains. “I figured I get a chamomile tea with lots of honey.” For Harting, the show is a reunion of sorts. Growing up in Pennsylvania, she cut her teeth in New York City’s theater scene before heading off to UC San Diego for graduate school where she obtained an MFA in acting. It was during her studies in La Jolla when Harting met a variety of future collaborators, many of whom are also a part of the production of “Outside Mullingar.” “You develop relationships with people you trust and work with,” said the actress. “The director of the play, Todd Salovey, was a teacher when I was at UCSD. My co-star, Manny Fernandes, was an undergrad student when I was there as well.” Written by acclaimed playwright John Patrick Shanley (the creative force behind a wide variety of plays such as “Moonstruck” and “Doubt,” both of which were later turned into Oscar-winning films), “Outside Mullingar” is a departure for the writer. For one, the story is based in the Irish countryside so it’s his first play set outside the United States. “It’s really a homage to his native roots,” says Harting of the story. “It’s about two families that live side by side in neighboring farms in a very small town. We start with the funeral of my

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Actress Carla Harting. father and how that affects all of the characters in the play and what’s next.” Despite the play being billed as a romantic comedy, Harting says that while it’s funny, it’s about real issues and is not fluff. “It’s about real things like your parents getting older and dying, as well as wondering if your opportunities at love have passed you by,” she notes. “What’s so redemptive about the piece is we see these people really trying to find their way.” To realistically convey the life of an Irish family, the production brought in a vocal coach who hails from Dublin to help the cast nail their regional accents. The recent storms that have swept through San Diego have also helped the company

imagine they’re deep in Ireland. “The other day we were rehearsing with the rain coming down and our vocal coach was like, ‘This is what it’s like to actually be in Ireland.’” Above all, Harting says “Outside Mullingar” is a heartwarming, sweet and (at 90 minutes) short play. “I’ve been hearing amazing buzz,” she points out, still sipping on her chamomile tea.”It’s one of thee most produced plays in the U.S. right now, being done all over the country, and I can see why.” “Outside Mullingar” runs from Jan. 21 to Feb. 14, with an official opening night slated for Jan. 27. Tickets can be ordered in-person at the REP’s box office, online at www.sdrep.org or by calling 619-544-1000.

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udget ramifications of San Dieguito Union High School District’s new 2015-2018 teachers’ contract will impact the district’s taxpayers for years to come and deserve deeper analysis than the district is providing. According to the district’s pay scale before the just approved contract, a first-year San Dieguito teacher (at Step 1 and Column 1) would earn $42,545 for a standard 186-day work year. Under the new contract, that teacher will earn an extra $1,000 per year, for having a required English Learner credential. The stipend was formerly given only to teachers who earned it, but all teachers receive it now since every teacher must have the EL credential. The EL stipend (which isn’t really a stipend any more) costs the district $500,000 annually. In addition, because of changes in California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) regulations, about $11,000 from employees’ Flexible Spending Account health benefit program will now be transferred into salary. CalSTRS provides retirement and other benefits for the nearly 900,000 California educators. That brings that first-year teacher’s salary, with the $12,000 rolled into it, up to $54,545. The contract calls for a 7-percent increase for this year (retroactive to July 1, 2015), which raises it to $58,363 for 2015-2016. For 2016-2017, another 5.5 percent raise is part of the agreement, which brings the teacher’s salary up to $61,573. The average salary for the district’s teachers, according to associate superintendent of human resources Torrie Norton, currently falls somewhere between $60,000 and $70,000. That won’t be the average much longer. The current number of certificated employees is 571,

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according to district documents. Keep in mind that all district employees – hundreds more – will receive the same raises all teachers under the new contract will get. This agenda item will be voted on at the district’s Jan. 14 board meeting. SDUHSD associate superintendent of business services Eric Dill said the combined cost for the 12.5 percent raise this year and next will be about $8.9 million. Step-and-Column In an article in the San Diego Union-Tribune last month, Dill said “district teachers have worked without a wage increase since 2007.” That’s not quite accurate. SDUHSD teachers, as with all other school districts, receive annual raises called step-and-column, which provide increases in salary every year and are given for longevity and educational credentials. These raises are in addition to any increased compensation negotiated in the master contract. The district’s cost of step-and-column floats between $800,000 and $950,000 each year, according to Dill. He provided costs for the following years, estimating about $250,000 per year for column increases: Year Step Column Total 2010-2011 $691,000 $250,000 $941,000 2011-2012 $678,000 $250,000 $928,000 2012-2013 $606,600 $250,000 $856,600 2013-2014 $558,700 $250,000 $808,700 2014-2015 $644,300 $250,000 $894,300 2015-2016 $603,700 $250,000 $853,700 Clearly, there have been wage increases even in the lean years. STRS and pensions Although moving the $11,000 Flexible Spending Account money into salary greatly inflates the pay scale, Norton said it is not pension spiking because the FSA money was already “creditable” – meaning treated as income – in the years before the transfer. “All certificated staff have been receiving the flexible spending money since 2002, and it has always been considered creditable compensation towards retirement,” she said. This transfer into salary had to be approved in 2015, due to changes in STRS regulations, to remain considered income, she said, “or certificated staff would face a loss in creditable compensation of the entire FLEX amount.” Last month, SDUHSD superintendent Rick Schmitt was quoted in this newspaper about the transfer of FSA dollars to salary, saying, “It was tens of millions of dollars that we didn’t want to pass on to the taxpayers or the employees.” In an interview two weeks ago, Schmitt tried to explain how this shift saved taxpayer money. “The school district, therefore the taxpayers, paid

many many many millions of dollars, adding up to tens of millions of dollars, into the pension fund, believing that all that would be creditable, and it legally was,” he said. If the board hadn’t approved the contract, which included this transfer into salary, before Jan. 1, “the employees, and the taxpayers, would have lost the money that they had paid in,” Schmitt continued. But how would that money have been “lost” if it’s been credited as income all along? Why would not approving the FSA transfer result in “tens of millions of dollars” being passed on to taxpayers? The quote is either a deliberate misrepresentation of the truth or an obfuscating misstatement. Schmitt did say the transfer “inflates the salary,” but that is “because we wanted to keep it creditable.” Shrinking reserves The executive summary of the district’s general fund first interim report from Dec. 10 shows projected reserves for 2015-2016 ending at about $26 million, or 22.4 percent of the budget. For the 2016-2017 year-end, projections are about $29 million, or 25.1 percent of the budget. And for the 2017-2018 year-end, projections are about $34.3 million, or 29.1 percent of the budget. These are estimates made before the new labor agreement, and they are rosy indeed. The bloom is off the rose, however, with the new contract. Reserve levels after factoring in the new contract are projected to be 18 percent at the end of 2016, 13 percent at the end of fiscal year 2017, and 10.4 percent at the end of fiscal 2018, Schmitt said. The required minimum by the state is 3 percent. The district says not to worry about declining reserve levels, because increased revenue from property taxes and higher student enrollment, meaning more money from the state, is projected – projected, not a certainty. Jason Viloria, SDUHSD’s associate superintendent of administrative services, said some teachers are close to retirement age, and as they leave, the district will save money by replacing them with new, less costly teachers. On this point the board packet reads, “The district expects substantial savings from teacher retirements despite growing enrollment, as vacant and newer positions will be replaced with teachers in lower ranges/steps on the salary schedule within contractual teacher/student ratios.” Growing enrollment means more per-pupil money from the state, but it’s unclear whether that state money will cover the cost of hiring more teachers for additional classes – or whether the district simply plans to cram more kids into existing classrooms. Class size

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Engage Encinitas marks Scholarship applications available one-year anniversary Engage Encinitas, a local nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives of Encinitas residents and strengthening civic engagement, will celebrate its one-year anniversary on the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service with a volunteer event at the Ocean Knoll Farm. Members of the community are invited to join Engage Encinitas as they rebuild the Ocean Knoll Farm's educational greenhouse from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, Jan. 18, at 710 Bonita Drive in Encinitas. A group of Encinitas residents — including former Encinitas Mayor Teresa Barth — created Engage Encinitas last January to provide a high-quality, interesting and accessible way for Encinitas residents to get to know their city on a deeper level, without the distracting rancor of politics. "We wanted to provide insight into both what works well in Encinitas and what needs improvement, but we also wanted to tease out how each of our citizens' unique skills and talents might factor into a better future for our fair city," says Barth. "With the help of our supporters, we've transformed our intention into real action, filling the past year with more than a dozen panel discussions, tours, service activities and opportunities to try one another's favorite beach party potluck recipes." "The enthusiastic support we have received," Barth continues, "reaffirms my

belief that Encinitas is full of people looking for an opportunity to participate in positive and meaningful ways. By coming together we really can make a difference." Engage Encinitas held monthly "Citizens Academies" at the Encinitas Library Community Room during 2015 to educate the community about various relevant, timely and sometimes controversial topics of interest to Encinitas residents. Topics included water use and reuse, urban agriculture, active transportation, disaster preparedness, for-benefit businesses and the renovation of Pacific View School into a community arts and ecology center. In its first year, the group also sponsored a Cash Mob for local business Ducky Waddles Emporium, held a community-building beach potluck and organized a tour of the San Elijo WasteWater Reclamation Facility. A tour of the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 31, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Barth says that based on the feedback and suggestions of their supporters, the Engage Encinitas team is already busy calendaring 2016 with a roster of compelling speakers, interesting tours and other events to rival the organization's inaugural year. Those interested in finding out more about Engage Encinitas can find the group on Facebook or visit its website at engageencinitas.org.

Scholarship applications are now available for North County graduating seniors. These scholarship awards ranging from $500-$2,000 and are from Coastal Community Foundation. Three scholarships are only open to seniors from San Dieguito Union High School District. The Bill Berrier scholarship is for those who are planning to be in the field of education. The Jackie Harrigan Haase memorial scholarship is for those wishing to pursue a

career in nursing, the medical field, counseling, psychology or special education. Students planning to attend Mira Costa College can apply for the Autumn Strang memorial scholarship. Seniors from San Dieguito Academy and Canyon Crest Academy who will be studying the arts, music or dance can apply to the Eric Scott Langdon and Diana Monzeglio memorial scholarship. Oceanside, Carlsbad and

San Dieguito Union High School District students are eligible for the Joe W. Chavez Education award if they are studying medicine or government. Also, students from these schools can apply for the Eric Hall scholarship if their field of study will be in engineering, architecture, construction management or urban and city planning. More information can be obtained at info@coastalfoundation.org or by calling the foundation at 760-942-9245.

'We are the Best' to screen Jan. 22 The LIFE program at the San Elijo Campus, MiraCosta College, will present the foreign film "We are the Best" Jan. 22 (Denmark, 2014. (Danish with English subtitles). "We are the Best" is a story of two young misfit girls growing up in 1980s Stockholm. Despite have no instruments — or discernible musical talent — they decide to form an all-girl punk

band and recruit their shy, classical guitar-playing friend. With tender affection for its young characters, this film paints a joyous and sharply observant portrait of the rebellious spirit of youth and growing up different. The film will run from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. in room 204. San Elijo Campus, MiraCosta College, 3333 Manchester Ave, free.

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Dine out with San Diego Restaurant Week Kick off the new year with San Diego Restaurant Week, this January 2016 with eight days of dining. Ecstatic to celebrate 12 years of culinary excellence, San Diego Restaurant Week will be offering delicious discounted dining at over 180 restaurants located throughout San Diego County. For eight days, from Sunday, Jan. 17 through Sunday, Jan. 24, foodies will be able to eat their hearts out at a large list of participating restaurants, including unbeatable price options and no reservations necessary. The pricing includes three-course prix-fixe dinner menus for just $20, $30, $40 or $50 per person or two-course prix-fixe lunch menus for only $10, $15 or $20 per person. San Diego’s tastiest countywide affair gives diners the chance to explore scrumptious eats from the beaches to downtown and from North County to South Bay. Leave the thought of cooking utensils and dirty dishes at home and join over 150,000 diners as we celebrate San Diego County’s thriving and unique culinary scene. What our participants love about San Diego Restaurant Week: "We are so excited to be a part of SDRW

and introduce Harley Gray to the communities of San Diego. This is the best opportunity to attract guests to be a part of our vision, our concept, our brand and most importantly our family. Fantastic!!" – John Ealy, Owner, Harley Gray Kitchen & Bar “It’s all about the opportunity to give back to the community. We see new guests that might not have visited us before.” – Jeff Rossman, Chef/Owner, Terra Hospitality Group “We at Dobson’s are always looking forward to San Diego Restaurant Week. It is the best way to showcase and present new items on the menu to attract new customers.” – Martin San Roman, Chef, Dobson’s Bar & Restaurant Visit San Diego Restaurant Week on the web at SanDiegoRestaurantWeek.com for more information and a complete list of participating restaurants. So mark your calendars and join us in discovering why San Diego is quickly becoming one of the nation’s most diverse and sophisticated culinary destinations. Business spotlights are developed through this newspaper’s advertising department in support of our advertisers.

San Diego County PGA Jr. League accepting registrations The San Diego County PGA Jr. League (SDCJLG) is accepting registrations now and matches start in March at the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course. It is open to the first 40 golfers to register who have not turned 14 prior to Aug. 1, 2016. Note: If your child does not play golf now but would like to learn the Encinitas Ranch PGA Jr. League team will start forming in May with matches starting in June. These leagues are a great way for young people to not only learn how to play the golf course but also compete in a team atmosphere without the pressure of an individual score. This past year the San Diego County Jr.

This past year the San Diego County Jr. League (SDCJLG) All Star team won the PGA Jr. League National Championship in Orlando, Fla. League (SDCJLG) All Star team won the PGA Jr. League National Championship in Orlando, Florida (see photo above). To sign up go to

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This Week At Lux Cuts & Links: Paper Cutting. For ages 18+, 6 sessions. Artist Bhavna Mehta will introduce you to techniques of cutting and layering to create visual pieces in two and three dimensions. Tuesdays, Jan. 12 - Feb. 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Lux Art Institute, 1578 S. El Camino Real. $200, $240. Register Someday I’ll Paint. For ages 18+, 12 sessions. Join visiting artist Vicki Walsh as she takes the mystery out of color theory, handling paint safely and using color in an inspiring way. Weds, Jan. 13-Mar. 30, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. $430, $480. Kids-in-Residence. An exciting opportunity for young artists to engage deeply with a range of art projects. Students are divided into two groups: ages 5-6 and 7-9. Weds, Jan. 13-Feb. 10, 3:30-5:30 p.m. $160, $200. To register or for more information on these events, visit www.luxartinstitute.org.

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Musical: Thoroughly Modern Millie Set in the Jazz Age in New York City, when "moderns" were bobbing their hair, raising their hemlines, entering the workforce, and rewriting the rules of love. (SDA Theatre Department) Jan. 15, 16, 21, 22, 7 p.m.; Jan. 23, 2 and 7 p.m. Liggett Theater, San Dieguito Academy, 800 Santa Fe Drive. $15, $8.

The Hutchins Consort: Winter Poem The Consort is joined by virtuoso harpist Elena Mashkovtseva, principal harp with the San Diego Symphony, for a program including works by Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, Mahler, and Elgar. Friday, Jan. 15, 8 p.m. St. Andrew’s Church, 890 Balour Drive. $35, $20, $60 Family-2 adults/2 kids. Tickets/Info

Lagoon Platoon Love to get your hands dirty? Then join in the fun of community habitat restoration. Conservancy biologists will guide teams in the planting of native species and removal of non-native plants. No experience is necessary and tools, refreshments, and nature tour are provided. For ages 13+. Saturday, Jan. 16, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. San Elijo Lagoon (check web for map). Free.

This week at the Botanic Garden Master Composter Course. The San Diego Botanic Garden will present a five-week course that provides training in the art and science of composting. Class size will be limited. Encinitas residents receive preferential registration. Saturday, Jan. 16-Feb. 13, 9:30 a.m.-noon. $50. Introduction to Zentangle. The Zentangle method is an easy to learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Zentangle increases participants’ focus and sense of well-being. Plus a $10 materials fee. Saturday, January 16, 1-3 p.m. $40, $48. Visit www.sdbgarden.org.

Wild Wonders Saturday family fun is back at the library. Come meet native North American animal friends and learn new things about backyard animals. (Wild Wonders Hands-0n Animal Education) Saturday, Jan. 16, 2 p.m. Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle Ave. Free. 760-753-4027.

Concert: Quicksilver Led by violinists Robert Mealy and Julie Andrijeski, Quicksilver brings together some of the leading historically informed performers in America today. They will perform chamber music of 17th century Germany. (San Diego Early Music Society)Saturday, Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m. Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 3459 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff. $30.

Demos, Dialogue & Art: Colleen Veltz An exploration of local flora and fun mono-type printmaking techniques with master teacher Colleen Veltz. Bring leaves, petals and a variety of paper with you, see the complete list. (San Dieguito Art Guild) Sunday, Jan. 17, 2-4 p.m. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. $10. RSVP to Julie 760942-3636.

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FROM SOLAR, A1 Kerry Kusiak, senior planner with the city. “In Encinitas, we’re at least at the pace of San Diego County in solar permits and maybe even higher.” Locally speaking, Encinitas has sought to encourage solar. Notably, the Encinitas council in 2012 waived the $320 city fee for most new rooftop solar systems in attempt to meet clean energy goals in its climate action plan. The program was approved as a one-year pilot, and the council has extended it each year. Encinitas was also one of the first in San Diego County to implement state AB 2188, which required all cities to expedite and standardize the permitting process for residential rooftop systems. That includes a simplified solar permitting checklist and allowing more electronic plan submittals. Kusiak said the city in many cases accepts solar permit plans over email, and it’s looking to set up online software on the city’s website that would make the process easier. Based on recent demand, he added that he expects the strong pace of rooftop solar permits to continue. Many turned to solar in 2015 because the

FROM CHOIR, A5 fifth-grader Maren Lowrie, who traveled with her grandparents, Lou and Gloria Raspa; Carlsbad fifth-grader Karlie Amicay, who went with her mom, Jill Reicks, new stepfather Kent Harle and grandmother, Helen, of Iowa; and seventh-grader Gigi Jasso of Cardiff came with her mom, Natalie Cortez, and grandmother Ester Rivera. Heller, the students and families paid their own way to Rome. Their trip began with a day of sight-seeing, Then on Dec. 29, they performed at a Mass of Nations at St. John Lateran Basilica. Student choirs from the U.S., England and Ireland performed at the

federal investment tax credit for solar energy was slated to expire in 2016, said resident Lane Sharman, the chief financial officer of Transform Realty Partners, which specializes in providing clean energy for buildings. “This created a big pressure point and people acted,” Sharman said. However, U.S. lawmakers last month unexpectedly reached an energy compromise, and as part of it, extended the 30 percent solar tax credit through 2019. It will gradually decline to 10 percent in 2022. “That is a major factor that will continue the development of solar projects,” Sharman said. Sharman said many pursued solar in 2015 so they would be grandfathered into “net metering,” which lets homeowners offset their electric bill with solar energy. The solar industry and solar users feared the California Public Utilities Commission would scrap or pull back on net metering. But last month, the commission proposed that the system remain largely intact. He added the cost of solar technology has fallen considerably in recent years. “Even if there are regulatory changes, solar will become less expensive,” Sharman said. Mass. On Dec. 30, the girls took part in a "Christmas Around the World" gala concert at the Vatican. During the gala rehearsal, Pope spoke to the students, told them "music is good for the soul" and he walked among them to touch their hands. Finally on New Year’s Day, they took part in a mass inside St. Peter’s Basilica that featured more than 4,000 youth choir members from around the world. Heller said the group will next perform March 5 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Pasadena. There is also talk about taking a group of students to future international congresses in Brazil and Spain. Kragen is a freelance writer.

FROM BEACH, A4 in 2016; the amount would increase each year to $1,311 per foot by 2026. Sea walls in the city are typically about 50 feet long, city officials say. A brief presentation on the proposed fees was scheduled to kick off a meeting held Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the Solana Beach City Hall, 635 South Coast Highway (look for a story on the meeting in this newspaper next week — Jan. 21 issue). The presentation was followed by a question-and-answer session. Comments can be submitted through Jan. 22 at City Hall. Money collected through the sand-mitigation fee, which based on an estimate of sand lost from the beach, is primarily used for sand restoration programs, and also for beach access projects such as stairways. The recreation fee flips those priorities, and would primarily be used for improving beach access, and then for sand restoration. The fee would be calculated with a complicated formula based on how many people visit the beach, how long they stay, how far they travel, how much they spend and more. It even includes a factor for the rising sea level over the years. Most homeowners have “a begrudging understanding” that they should pay some fees for sea walls, said Jon Corn, an attorney for several San Diego County oceanfront homeowners associations. They’ve grown accustomed to the sand mitigation fee, but believe an additional public recreation fee is unfair. Sea walls clearly have a public benefit in

FROM BOOK, A7 their job to listen to and support students," he said. "If they don't keep drilling through the required, standardized program, they're probably going to get fired."

that they stabilize the crumbling bluffs and prevent more deaths, he said. Since 1995 five people have been killed by bluff collapses between Torrey Pines and Carlsbad. “You are taking a huge swath of beach that is unsafe and making it safe from the public,” Corn said. “The public kind of gets a free ride.” Environmental groups such as Sierra Club and he Surfrider Foundation support the fees, though they say it’s pointless to build sea walls because eventually the ocean will destroy them and the bluffs will collapse. “That said, the walls are in and it’s a little late,” said Jim Jaffee, a Surfrider member and Solana Beach resident. “We need to get something done.” It may not be practical to remove the homes or just let them fall into the ocean, but the mitigation fee for sea walls is long overdue and will help compensate the public for the loss of the beaches and bluffs, he said. The problem is that people should never have been allowed to build on the land atop the bluffs, Jaffee said. “You have cliffs because the coastline erodes,” Jaffee said. “They are born from erosion. You can go back to the 1800s for the first time the train tracks got wiped out by big storms.” Rising sea levels will accelerate coastal erosion, and coastal communities will have to adapt, Jaffee said. The only reasonable solution is to retreat from the edge of the bluff, he said. In the meantime something needs to be done, and the mitigation fee for sea walls seems to be the best solution, Jaffee said.

According to Grauer, the ideal size for a school is probably no more than 250 students, and definitely below 400. Students benefit by mixing with different age groups, he said, and they must feel both physically and emotionally safe.

"When you achieve this, you have what you need to really get high performance," he said. Grauer will do a reading and book-signing at Warwick's book store in La Jolla at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21.

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as more people are out to do last minute shopping or preparation for big dinners or New Year’s parties. But staying sedentary is one of the worst things you can do for your veins. Winter is a tough time on varicose and spider veins because you aren’t getting your normal circulation—the temperature is colder, making you slower, and this makes everything inside of you slower as well. You always want good blood ﬂow to your legs to prevent the unsightly and sometimes even unhealthy veins, which could trigger even more health problems down the road. And oftentimes, the lack of mobility during this time of year is coupled with increased consumption of rich foods or sweets, cookies and chocolates lurking on every desk top and in every party favor. Exercise and diet are the two biggest factors in helping to prevent varicose and spider veins (aside from genetic predisposition), so you can see how December through January can be a Winter Bummerland for your vein health. The trick then is to be mindful about your

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www.encinitasadvocate.com FROM SUTTON, A10 Article 6.01 in the previous 2012-2015 teachers’ contract states that maximum class size ratios shall be: 32 students to 1 certificated teacher for high schools and 29 students to 1 certificated teacher for middle schools. The same article 6.01 in the newly approved 2015-2018 contract states, “The maximum overall site class averages are as follows: “high schools 38.4 average, middle schools 34.6 average.” As one parent pointed out, they are comparing maximums to averages. For averages, if a special education class has 12 kids and a popular Advanced Placement class has 42, that averages to 27. Are they playing with numbers? No, says the district. “The new contract language does not increase the maximums for class size averages,” Norton said. She said ratios “do not dictate class averages.” Using a confusing formula for determining staffing ratios, she said the new language “clarifies the process by which we staff schools” and “simply states the numbers in a much more easily understood, transparent manner.” Clarifies and simplifies? Really? “Class sizes have not changed,” Norton wrote. “In fact they are currently as low as they have been in a decade.” Schmitt echoed this. “SDUHSD currently has its lowest class sizes in a decade,” he said, contradicting what parents and students report. Highest paid in county The most troubling clause in the contract states that the district’s teachers must be the highest paid in the county. The contract states the district must maintain “its number one ranking” at the Masters degree benchmark through 2018. Schmitt and Norton both said last month that the district’s teachers were ninth, 10th and 11th in compensation. According to a chart comparing teacher salaries for all 42 school districts in the county, obtained from the San Diego County Office of Education, this claim is true for teachers with Bachelors degrees. But the contract specifically states to use the compensation comparisons for teachers with Masters degrees. The SDCOE chart shows that San Dieguito teachers with Masters degrees and 10 years of experience were actually the highest paid in San Diego County (those with 15 years of experience were the second highest paid).

When I asked Schmitt about his claim, he agreed that the district’s teachers with Masters degrees were the highest paid, based on the SDCOE chart. But he said there were other benchmarks showing that the SDCOE numbers were “not necessarily accurate.” “The CTA [California Teachers Association] gets lists, we get lists, and we were pretty far down,” he said. “It was real and it’s verifiable.” In our interview two weeks ago, Schmitt promised to produce other comparison charts that support his statement, but he now says there are no charts other than the SDCOE chart. “The only charts I have are the same ones you already have access to,” he told me. Here’s the backpedaling: “When discussing rank, I never mentioned the category,” he added. Schmitt said he determined the district was lower-paid based on “news items and updates from superintendent meetings, etc.” Hubris The bigger issue is the hubris of demanding to be the highest paid. On this point, Schmitt said, “I’ll stand behind that clause.” “There’s an expectation in the community that we’re number one in academics, number one in athletics, number one in the arts,” Schmitt said. “So to me it doesn’t seem odd that our employees are the highest paid in the county.” He also said San Dieguito communities were the most expensive in the county to live in, but he provided no figures on how many teachers actually reside within district boundaries. He briefly acknowledged that problems could arise if other school districts also place such a “number one” clause in their contracts, but then dismissed it, saying, “There’s an expectation that our community wants the best.” So despite how much any other San Diego county district pays its teachers, taxpayers in this district are contractually bound to beat that amount – regardless of ability, performance or classroom success. It also nullifies the claim from high school foundations that tell donors the district doesn’t have money to provide for all those “extras.” And what about the benefits SDUHSD teachers get from serving in communities with involved parents, generous donors, new or modernized facilities, the latest technology, and, frankly, high test scores and smart students? Is high pay the only benchmark to use? The contract states this clause

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is only in effect through 2018, but any sitting or former superintendent or school board member will verify that once something is in a labor union contract, just try getting it removed. Several I spoke to laughed at the idea of an expiration date on such a clause. Spreading the wealth To support its generous contract, the district is banking on positive forecasts for a strong revenue stream for many years to come. But that may not be wise. According to a recent report by the nonprofit education-focused organization EdSource, Gov. Jerry Brown, at a press conference Jan. 7, called an extension of Proposition 30 “fatally flawed” and warned that another downturn in the economy was likely. “Everything that goes up comes down,” Brown said, in the report. The California Teachers Association and the California Federation of Teachers both back the proposed 12-year extension of Prop 30, which taxes couples making over $500,000 and individuals making more than $250,000. The bulk of that money would be earmarked for education. “Without the additional money [from an extension of Prop 30], school revenues are expected to flatten in two years, at the same time that school districts face an additional $2 billion per year in added pension costs for teachers and administrators within the next four years,” the report reads. Mo Muir, one of two trustees to vote against the contract, said the district “has wonderful teachers,” but she could not support the agreement because “I am not confident that the contract strikes the right balance between teachers’ compensation and taxpayers’ concerns.” Although a raise may be in order, there are questionable components of SDUHSD’s contract. Coupled with misleading statements and the district’s spin on the agreement (the superintendent and his associates do not make it easy to separate fact from fiction), the deal is troubling. Nevertheless, with bountiful reserves and a union demanding a master contract raise after eight years of doing without, the district decided the time was right to spread the wealth among its employees. Whether the three trustees who approved this contract acted responsibly is a matter for voters to decide at the ballot box this November. Marsha Sutton can be reached at suttonmarsha@gmail.com.

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