How the EGUSD Plans to Spend $65 Million

The Elk Grove Unified School District unveiled a plan to utilize the $65 Million in budget reserves to create future stability.  But are the numbers realistic?

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We visit with the Elk Grove Community Foundation as they grant scholarships to local students, and look into “The Swingtime Dance” event – one of the most unique fund-raisers in Elk Grove.

Plus, an Update on Governor Brown's tax initiative that will have a major impact on our teachers and the school district budget. Is it time to Celebrate? In our news section.

All, on this weeks edition of RadioElkGrove.

Interest-Based Bargaining. "Have I got your interest?"

A look at the core issue of the dispute between The Elk Grove Unified School District and the Local Teacher's Union.

The Thousand Teacher March and Maggie Ellis before the School Board

We'll attend the ralley and walk and talk with Elk Grove's teachers on their recent informational march. Recorded just as it happened Tuesday of this week.
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The Education Association President speaks her mind and her heart for Elk Grove Teachers.


Plus, New Features on our website: Headlines, Meetings and Mentions.

Bargaining Units and Budgeting

 Two Stories from the CSD. 

We learn how our community Services District Board has set the direction for bargaining with Park Maintenance Workers in a new decision this week

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The course for the coming year in the CSD budget. Dealing with more lean times.

Plus, a recent update on School staffing, and a visit with Trent's Bookshelf, a brand new business in our community.

Budget Triggers: State Planning tool or Political Football?

Pulling the Triggers: The Governor's new budget plan is again putting budget triggers into our K-12 education, and they are bigger and badder than ever.

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Results of the City's vote on Medical Marijuanna cultivation and the School District Staff findings on "The Grove Leadership Academy" charter school petition.

All on this edition of RadioElkGrove.

RadioElkGrove Investigates the Downtown Ford Lawsuit

This Week: Ford vs. Ford: Sweetheart Deal or Good Business? A deeper look into the controversy.

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A Conversation about the hopeful rebirth of First Friday.

RadioElkGrove Searches for Government Budgets

This week on RadioElkGrove: We go on the hunt to find our local budgets, assess the state of gang activity in the city, and update the Bel Air Market closure on Elk Grove Blvd.

RadioElkGrove Draws their "Line in the Sand"

Today's "Banner Edition" of RadioElkGrove takes a clear stand on what this program will seek to accomplish. This is a clear statement of values that define us.

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RadioElkGrove, at www.radioelkgrove.com provides useful and accurate reporting of news and public affairs in Elk Grove, California. Our local governments are deciding the future of our community. Here we give you the information you need.