Big Bear Lake, CA, April 15, 2015 - At Monday’s Special Board Meeting of the Bear Valley Unified School District, a presentation was made by Ron Peavy and Phil Hamilton, co-chairs for the 7-11 Committee, a district advisory group consisting of community members which was formed to evaluate and make recommendations to the Board regarding facilities. Due to declining enrollment … [Read more...] about School Closure Not On This Year’s Agenda
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Bear Valley Unified School District Board Appoints a New Member
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 11, 2015 - Following Monday’s Special Board Meeting of the Bear Valley Unified School District, the Board appointed new member, Cathy Herrick to fill the seat vacated by Dr. Ken Turney’s sudden passing. Candidates Herrick and Elaine Tennity were interviewed in a public meeting prior to voting. Following about an hour of questions and answers, … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Unified School District Board Appoints a New Member
With Declining Enrollment and Aging Buildings, School District May Close Elementary School
Big Bear City, CA, August 26, 2014 -- (Written by Cathy Herrick) The Bear Valley Unified School District (BVUSD ) held a Board Workshop meeting last week. Discussion included an overview of the district’s facilities in terms of maintenance and operations. The Board is exploring options in moving the District forward in light of 17 years of declining enrollment and the plight … [Read more...] about With Declining Enrollment and Aging Buildings, School District May Close Elementary School
Election Update: Candidates Added to November Race
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 15, 2014 - The statewide general election is November 4, 2014, and voter information guides will be mailed out the first week of October. The Registrar of Voters updated their records overnight to include additional candidates for the Big Bear Airport District (see full list below). The ballot will include open seats on six local governing boards: the … [Read more...] about Election Update: Candidates Added to November Race
School District Launches Pilot Program for Vertical Farming
Big Bear City, CA, August 11, 2014 - The Big Bear Valley is keeping step with what’s become a national mainstream trend: growing local, organic food. Last April, educator Stephen Ritz brought his message of healing the food system to the annual Lighthouse Summit--inspiring many audience members to ditch fast food in favor of more fresh produce. Known as the Bronx Gardener, … [Read more...] about School District Launches Pilot Program for Vertical Farming