Fullerton Joint Union High School District

Three people are running at large for two seats on the Fullerton Joint Union High School District board in the Nov. 3 election. Bill Dunton Age: 63. Occupation: Retired teacher. Background: Taught in the school district for 30 years; five-time president of the Fullerton Secondary Teachers Organization; served on several district committees.

Three more Orange County school districts released their scores on the standardized Stanford 9 test Tuesday, and all showed improvement over last year's marks. Scores in the Fullerton Joint Union High School district, home to the acclaimed Sunny Hills and Troy high schools, crept up a few notches to the mid-40th percentiles in reading and the 60th percentiles in math.

The Fullerton Joint Union High School District on Tuesday approved a resolution that will allot $88,798 for English tutoring programs. The funds were received from the La Habra City School District earlier this year under provisions of Proposition 227, which allows California schools to be eligible for funds to implement community-based English tutoring programs. Information: (714) 870-2800.

Some La Habra schools, as well as others in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District, are not performing up to the standards the district set for itself, according to a recent report. District officials reported substandard marks in several key areas and noted that satisfaction ratings among students, parents and staff are down from two years ago.

The city will spend $54,259 to place a school resource officer--a liaison with the principal, staff and the Police Department--at Buena Park High School from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the school week. The Fullerton Joint Union High School District, which operates the school, will reimburse the city for the position.

Some La Habra schools, as well as others in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District, are not performing up to the standards the district set for itself, according to a recent report. District officials reported substandard marks in several key areas and noted that satisfaction ratings among students, parents and staff are down from two years ago.

Supt. Ken Jones of the city's high school district has announced that he will be available from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursdays for visits from employees, students, parents and residents. Jones said he will be available starting after winter recess at the Fullerton Joint Union High School District offices, 780 Beechwood Ave. On the fourth Thursday of every month, Spanish, Korean and Vietnamese translators will be available to assist visitors who speak those languages.

A retired high school teacher has been chosen president of the Fullerton Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees. Bill Dunton, 67, was a music, history and math teacher at La Habra High School for 31 years. He retired in 1989 and was elected to the school board in 1992. "We're going to keep going--continue to provide innovative educational programs and provide safe school environments," said Dunton. Trustee Robert A. Singer was chosen to serve a one-year term as board clerk.

Cal State Fullerton has received a $30,000 grant from a business to begin a Future Teachers of Mathematics, Science and Technology program at local high schools. University officials said the program, designed to increase the number of students who will pursue careers teaching science, math and technology, will be implemented at six high schools in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District. The program will later be expanded to other school districts in the county, officials said.

A timeline, estimated costs and other details regarding the reopening of Beechwood School will be unveiled tonight at a school board meeting. District staff members and a consultant from an architectural firm will make the presentation. Since 1981, the district has rented the school to the Fullerton Joint Union High School District for its headquarters, but the high school officials will move out by the end of this school year.

The Fullerton Joint Union High School District on Tuesday approved a resolution that will allot $88,798 for English tutoring programs. The funds were received from the La Habra City School District earlier this year under provisions of Proposition 227, which allows California schools to be eligible for funds to implement community-based English tutoring programs. Information: (714) 870-2800.

The city will spend $54,259 to place a school resource officer--a liaison with the principal, staff and the Police Department--at Buena Park High School from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the school week. The Fullerton Joint Union High School District, which operates the school, will reimburse the city for the position.

The Fullerton Joint Union High School District will be getting $500,000 in grant money to help prevent drug abuse. The district will receive $100,000 a year for five years from the Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Justice Department's Drug-Free Communities Support Program, said Ken Stichter, assistant superintendent of educational services. The first check has arrived.

A former employee of Fullerton Joint Union High School District has filed a lawsuit against the district and her onetime supervisor, saying that she was sexually harassed. Desiree Winter, who worked as an usher at the district's Plummer Auditorium from March 1994 to April 1998, alleges in the suit that Walter Dejong, the auditorium's manager, made lewd comments in front of employees and touched her "arms, legs, chest, back and buttocks."

A timeline, estimated costs and other details regarding the reopening of Beechwood School will be unveiled tonight at a school board meeting. District staff members and a consultant from an architectural firm will make the presentation. Since 1981, the district has rented the school to the Fullerton Joint Union High School District for its headquarters, but the high school officials will move out by the end of this school year.

Fees charged to developers who build homes within Fullerton Joint Union High School District's boundaries soon may increase. Developers are charged $1.84 per square foot for each new single-family dwelling. District trustees are considering raising that fee to $2.02. District officials said the hike would help pay for new teachers and expansion projects that would be needed if the student population continues to grow from the 10,200 level this year.

Fullerton Joint Union High School District Trustee Barbara R. Kilponen and La Habra City School District Trustee Nancy S. Zinberg have been selected presidents of their respective boards. As president, Kilponen--elected in 1988 and reelected in 1992 and 1996--will preside over board meetings for the upcoming year. She served in the post once before in 1993. Zinberg--appointed in 1981, elected a year later and reelected three more times--is taking the president's job for her fourth time.