MBUSD ratifies contract after MBUTA approves new agreement
The Manhattan Beach Unified School District Board of Trustees voted to ratify the tentative teacher contract agreement on Wednesday at the board meeting.
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Ed Council reconvenes for 2014
Costa principal Dr. Ben Dale and the members of Ed Council ratified a plan for a reframed shared governance system at the end of the last school year to address problems of inefficiency that led Dale to disband Ed Council in March.
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Teachers start slowdown; MBUSD approves professional development
In response to the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and the Manhattan Beach Unified Teachers’ Association’s inability to agree on contract negotiations, MBUTA initiated a teacher “slowdown” on March 11, in which teachers do not work outside their contractual hours. […]
Wes Anderson’s creative directing distinguishes “The Grand Budapest Hotel”
“The Grand Budapest Hotel,” both co-written and directed by Anderson, delights with eccentric, distinct characters, accompanied by its elaborate narrative, capturing the audience’s attention from the beginning to end. The film proves to be a successful balance of nostalgia and upbeat humor with a serious narrative.
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Costa students should integrate personal interests into their volunteering opportunities
By Dana Sternthal News Editor As students strive to become more well-rounded, many turn to trips abroad to grab colleges’ attention. While this effort is commendable, students should focus on local, more personal volunteer opportunities […]
MBUSD proposes new courses for 2014-15
At the Manhattan Beach Unified School District Board of Trustees meeting on Jan. 22, the Board began to discuss the addition of new courses at Mira Costa for the 2014-15 school year. […]
MBPD arrests man for stalking Costa students
The Manhattan Beach Police Department arrested 28-year-old Jonathan Peter Shereston on charges of child annoyance and stalking on Jan. 14 after he followed two female Mira Costa High School students in his yellow Mercedes sedan. […]
El Segundo closes The Lakes golf course
In order to raise income for El Segundo, the El Segundo City Council voted on Tuesday to approve plans to change The Lakes of El Segundo into an enlarged, entertainment-oriented course, called TopGolf. […]
Olson takes leave for credential issue
United States history teacher Cassidy Olson took a two week to six month leave of absence from teaching on Sept. 18 because of an unreleased issue concerning his teaching credentials. […]
Budget compromise promises funds
By Dana Sternthal News Editor California Governor Jerry Brown and state lawmakers reached a compromise on Monday on Brown’s proposal to redistribute state funds to California schools, including providing each school district with $537 per […]