COMMUNITY SUPPORTS KIRSCHENBAUM

A press conference was held in front of the District office on Thursday,
February 18 at 6 p.m. Members of the community, along with teachers,
politicians, and former Board members, gathered to clarify the conditions in
which Norm Kirschenbaum stepped down from being superintendent. Approximately 100 gathered and spoke out against the Board's actions, which resulted in
Kirschenbaum accepting the position of superintendent emeritus.

Most of the crowd attended the subsequent Board meeting. Individuals let it be
known that they were dissatisfied with the Board's actions for many reasons
including the despicable treatment of Kirschenbaum and the obvious waste of
public funds by creating another management position. The crowd was
particularly dissatisfied with the fact that Board members Hecotr Chacon,
Frank Gomez, and Frank Serrano have refused to be specific regarding why they
were dissatisfied with Kirschenbaum's work as superintendent. Board President
Richard Adams has opposed Kirschenbaum 's removal from the beginning.

MEJIA NAMED SUPERINTENDENT

The Board named former Deputy Superintendent Maggie Mejia superintendent at
Thursday's Board meeting. She has all ready begun her new duties. It is
believed that in time more changes will be made in the overall management
team.

CTA MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

CTA offers the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Scholarship to members and
their dependents who are from the following defined ethnic minority groups:
African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, or
Hispanic. The applicants must be pursuing a college degree or credential for a
teaching-related career in public education in an accredited institution of
higher learning. Applications are available at the MTA office and must be
postmarked no later than Monday, March 15.

READ ACROSS AMERICA ® MARCH 2

For the second year in a row, the National Education Association (NEA) is
calling for every child in every community across the country to celebrate
reading on March 2, Dr. Seuss's 95th birthday. Teachers of preschool through
adult students, in all areas of the curriculum, are encouraged to sponsor
reading activities. The Read Across America web site will help individuals
plan celebrations.


For more information you may also phone at (202) 822-SEUS, fax at (888) TO GET
NEA, or write: Read Across America c/o National Education Association, 1201
16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 or visit WWW.NEA.ORG/READACROSS


It's never too cold,
Too wet or too hot
Too pick up a book
And share what you've got

There are children aroeund you
Children in need
Of someone who'll hug
Someone who'll read

So join us March 2nd
In your special way
And make this America's
Read to Kids Day.

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAM

The Board of Education will recognize and honor employees of the District who
have provided many years of service to students. Those with 40, 35, 30 & 25
years of service will be honored Thursday, March 11 and those with 20 &15
years of service will be honored on Thursday, March 25. Both events will be
held at Montebello Intermediate from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

LEARN ABOUT RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS

MUSD Benefits Technician Dolores Gonzalez and Executive Director Kathy Køhn
will lead a meeting explaining all health benefits for retirees on Monday,
April 12, 3:30 p.m. at the District office Board room. Find answers to:
What is the Trust Fund?
Who qualifies for early/regular retirement benefits?
How much the district pay, the Association pay, I pay?
Who is covered and for how long?