The Case Closes for Mock Trial
Georgia Briskey, Staff Writer
March 27, 2012
On Friday, March 23, the Miramonte Mock Trial team drove to the California Superior Court to compete for the state finals. One team from every district in California attended this competition, with a total of 32 teams. In the three-day competition, each team was guaranteed four rounds of competition... Read more »
Orinda Welcomes a New Parks Director
Julia Hass and Katie Hoskins, Staff Writers
March 13, 2012
Starting in January, Michelle Lacy took on the position of the new director of Parks and Recreation for the city of Orinda. The Orinda Parks and Recreation department covers all the facilities in the Orinda parks, including the Orinda Community Center and all sport fields. “My control is over any place... Read more »
Contract Negotiations Stalled
Sophia Bollag, Managing Editor
March 9, 2012
Additionally, the district says it probably will not lay off any permanent teachers this year The teachers’ union has rejected the district’s latest proposal in contract negotiations, likely suspending negotiations until January. Despite disagreements in negotiations, the district says it probably... Read more »
Weighted Student Formula Threatens District Funding
Sophia Bollag, Managing Editor
March 9, 2012
Proposed changes to state funding system would reduce per-student funding for district A change to the way school districts in California are funded is looking more and more likely at the state level, the Acalanes Union High School District says. In his 2012-13 budget proposal, Governor Jerry Brown included... Read more »
Moraga Way Path Approved
Cameron White, Staff Writer
March 9, 2012
The City of Orinda plans to revamp and improve the pedestrian situation on Moraga Way to provide a safe route for students who walk to school. The proposed plan will build a 3,355 linear foot pathway on the west end of Moraga Way, converting the existing paved roadway shoulder. The pathway will extend... Read more »
Appeals Court Upholds Repeal of Prop 8
Maya Sherne, Staff Writer
March 9, 2012
On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the 2010 ruling from the lower court that effectively repealed Proposition 8, a statewide ban on gay marriage. Proposition 8 originally passed in 2008 with a 52 percent to 48 percent vote. The gay marriage controversy has forever been... Read more »
Classes Added for ’12-’13 School Year
Helen Britto, Staff Writer
March 9, 2012
As the school year winds down, the hype over next year’s classes increases. With this year’s successful new class Law and Society, many students are curious to find out which classes have been added and which cut from Miramonte’s large list of courses. “As of now no classes have been cut, but... Read more »
Ivy Acceptance Rates Decline
Reese Levine, Staff Writer
February 3, 2012
Of the thousands of colleges across the globe students have to choose from when applying to colleges, eight stand out as the most distinguished, but also the toughest to get into. These colleges make up the Ivies, which stand out as some of the oldest and most academically focused in the nation. Especially... Read more »
Board Discussions Prompt Response From Union
Sophia Bollag, Managing Editor
February 3, 2012
The district began preliminary discussions of next year’s budget at a board meeting on Monday, Jan. 23, and then continued those discussions at the following board meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Budget Services Associate Superintendent Chris Learned and Superintendent John Nickerson said they believe... Read more »
Governer’s Budget to Impact AUHSD
Maya Sherne, Staff Writer
February 3, 2012
California Gov. Jerry Brown talks about his budget during a press conference in Sacramento, California, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012. (L. Sterling/MCT) In early January, Governor Jerry Brown announced his 2012-2013 Budget Plan. If passed this plan would raise taxes on high−income earners and would increase... Read more »
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