Thursday, August 19, 2010

Schools Are Ready for Return of Students

Next Monday, students will flood back into Berryessa schools. Teachers and staff are already back in the schools readying their classrooms and lesson plans. Families and children I have spoken to are excited in anticipating a new school year.

During the summer, employees in the facilities department have been busy making needed improvements, fixing up playgrounds, and making sure all the schools are in good shape for the year.

Today, I visited Northwood and Cherrywood schools, where their roofs and HVAC equipment have finally been replaced. Lots of dry rot was found in the old roofing material at Northwood, and I know the staff there will be happy to stay dry during the next rainy season. Contractors are working hard to make sure everything is ready when school opens on Monday.

There was much publicity during the summer of the fire at Trace Elementary School in the San Jose Unified School District. This summer, we upgraded the fire alarm systems at Northwood and Ruskin Elementary Schools to bring them up to code.

Fields and playgrounds have also been tended to during the summer. All kindergarten playgrounds have had their tan bark replaced with new rubber material. The kids will love it.

Welcome back everyone. Berryessa Union School District is open for business for another school year.

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