Meeting Highlights - September 1, 2020

Abe Hajela from Capitol Advisors traced the history of of K-12 education funding from local property taxes to Serrano v. Priest to Prop 13 to Revenue Limits to Prop 98 to the current Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). In the process, he demonstrated how Sacramento went from having little impact on K-12 education funding to being the major source of funding and concluded with that "compared to their peers, California students are at a competitive disadvantage.”
Funding for K-12 Education in California
Abe Hajela, Capitol Advisors
Abe Hajela from Capitol Advisors traced the history of of K-12 education funding from local property taxes to Serrano v. Priest to Prop 13 to Revenue Limits to Prop 98 to the current Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF).  In the process, he demonstrated how Sacramento went from having little impact on K-12 education funding to being the major source of funding and concluded with that "compared to their peers, California students are at a competitive disadvantage.”
 
Click here to view the slides and click here to watch the video presentation.
 
 
  • President-Elect Murline Monat reported she is working with Membership Chair Carol Bigelow, Dwight Peerry, and Ceta Dochterman on the We Care Commitee to enahnce Membership Services including updates on ClubRunner regarding all aspects of membership.
  • The Racial Discrimination Forum meets on September 17 at 6:00-7:30 pm.  For additional information, please contact Mark Poniatowski or Roland Williams.  If you are not receiving meeting minutes and would like a copy, please contact Jim Phillips.
  • Dan Willits announced that September 15 is the deadline for the First Round of thre 2020-2021 Grants.  Information and application forms are posted on the Club's website.
  • Watch for an email and check Upcoming Events on the webiste.Fire PreventionWatch for details regarding a special webinar presentation on September 10 at 6:00 pm on
  • Past President Todd Anglin reported that State Farm will be donating $500 based on Todd's volunteer efforts for the Club and that the first iPads for the nursing homes are being delivered.
  • The Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring Candidate Forums for H.A.R.D. and Eden Township Healthcare District on September 23 at 7:00-9:00 pm and BART District 5 Director on September 24 at 7:00-8:00 pm.  Details on the Chamber website.
  • President Gary Howard announced that the Club formally is chartering an InterAct Club at Canyon Middle School.  More information will follow.
  • Virtual Cheese Tasting on September 29 at 6:00-7:30 pm.  Check your email for details.  This tasting is a members and their guests only event.  Contact Aaron Lewis for more information.
  • Members are requested to register for lunch meeting on ClubRunner under Upcoming Events.
  • The Zoom link to access the the lunch meeting is always: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/240179056 
September 8 - Lunch Meeting via Zoom at 12:00 pm
  • Speaker - Bill Clarkson, Mayor City of San Ramon
  • Topic:  What's New in San Ramon
September 15 - Special Board Meeting via Zoom at 11:00 am
  • Meeting with District 5170 Governor Gregg Guisiana
  • Watch for an email with details.
  • All members invited to attend.
  • Zoom link to access the meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/240179056
September 15 - Lunch Meeting via Zoom
  • Speaker:  District 5170 Governor's Gregg  Visit at Lunch
  • Special Board meeting prior to lunch.  Watch for details.
  • Click here for details about District 5170.
September 16 - Board Meeting via Zoom at 6:00 pm.
  • President Gary Howard will send out details.
  • All members, especially Red Badgers are invited to attend.
September 22 - Lunch Meeting via Zoom at 12:00 pm
  • Speaker - Erica Walker, PhD, Postdoctoral Scholar, Boston University
  • Topic:  Noise Pollution
September 29 - No Lunch Meeting
 
September 29 - Virtual Cheese Tasting 
  • Aaron Lewis is coordinating this upcoming Club event.
  • Watch for web page and email for details.