Incompetence
Newcomer Smith characterizes some critics of district facilities as people who "scream and yell and throw a tantrum"
May 06, 2007 Filed in: Smith,
Dennis
Smith is the Superintendent of the Capistrano Unified School District.
Smith expresses hopes for his legacy with CUSD
May 06, 2007 Filed in: Smith,
Dennis
Smith is the Superintendent of the Capistrano Unified School District.
Smith draws surprising conclusions about reform issues and advocates without even speaking to reform leaders
May 06, 2007 Filed in: Smith,
Dennis
Smith may have misstepped early in the game by implying moral equivalency between district and reform advocates. If this is so, despite the opinions of some that he is "scary brilliant," he obviously has much to learn if he really wants to make positive changes at CUSD. Smith is the Superintendent of the Capistrano Unified School District.
Smith seeks reason for constituents' angst, but will he really listen?
May 06, 2007 Filed in: Smith,
Dennis
Smith asks the right question. Hopefully he won't ignore the real answer - the culture of corruption that must be changed before any of the serious issues facing CUSD can be permanently solved. Smith is the Superintendent of the Capistrano Unified School District.
Columnist misinterprets reasons behind recent lull in activity by district critics
Apr 27, 2007 Filed in: Stroud,
Keith
Stroud is a former high school principal and an author and a columnist for The Capistrano Dispatch.
McCully says he didn't accomplish everything he wanted to do as interim superintendent
Apr 28, 2007 Filed in: McCully,
Charles
McCully is the former Interim Superintendent for the Capistrano Unified School District.
Arroyo Vista PTA caught misrepresenting national, state and district PTA support, now spinning to cover up lies
Apr 20, 2007 Filed in: Arroyo Vista
PTA
Alejandra Molina, Rancho Santa
Margarita News "The park use issue
recently resurfaced after the Arroyo Vista PTA
sent letters in February to SAMLARC and CUSD
asking them both to reassess the park use policy
at the school. Language in the letters suggested
that the national, state and district PTAs
supported the group in its efforts. The move
angered some CSRSM members, who later verified
that the national, state and district PTAs are not
taking sides on the issue. The Arroyo Vista PTA
has said it did not intend to make it sound like
the groups were on its side, and acknowledged that
language in the letter should be reworded."
The PTA letter was assertive and unequivocal in its misrepresentation about national, state and district PTA support ... so much so, that all three oraganizations saw right through the ploy and the state PTA minced no words, ordering the Arroyo Vista PTA to "cease and desist." The simple fact is, the Arroyo Vista PTA got caught doing something dishonest (again) and, as usual, they are compounding the offense by spinning to cover it up. Molina is a reporter for The Orange County Register.
The PTA letter was assertive and unequivocal in its misrepresentation about national, state and district PTA support ... so much so, that all three oraganizations saw right through the ploy and the state PTA minced no words, ordering the Arroyo Vista PTA to "cease and desist." The simple fact is, the Arroyo Vista PTA got caught doing something dishonest (again) and, as usual, they are compounding the offense by spinning to cover it up. Molina is a reporter for The Orange County Register.
New superintendent experienced and looks forward to challenges at CUSD
Mar 23, 2007 Filed in: Smith,
Dennis
The Capistrano Dispatch
“As
Superintendent I have had the opportunity to face
challenges similar to those that are being
addressed by the Capistrano Unified School
District. CUSD is known for its excellent
instructional programs, great people, and active
community participation. I’m looking forward to
getting out to the schools; working with the
dedicated teachers, principals, and parents; and
inviting all stakeholders to join us in providing
our children with a world-class
education.”
Capistrano Unified Trustees this month unanimously approved Dennis Smith as the district's new superintendent. Smith, who formally starts in July, will get $255,000 a year in salary, $900 a month in transportation allowance, his retirement contributions paid, up to 24 vacation days year and, if he stays at least five years, his health benefits paid until he's 65. The district will also contribute $33,000 a year to a tax-sheltered annuity for Smith.
Capistrano Unified Trustees this month unanimously approved Dennis Smith as the district's new superintendent. Smith, who formally starts in July, will get $255,000 a year in salary, $900 a month in transportation allowance, his retirement contributions paid, up to 24 vacation days year and, if he stays at least five years, his health benefits paid until he's 65. The district will also contribute $33,000 a year to a tax-sheltered annuity for Smith.