( School Board Member Arleigh Kidd speaking at a recent townhall forum. Arleigh Kidd posted the press release about technology. Earlier, Dan White also posted on Facebook that the school board voted to fund this idea.)

The Simi Valley Unified School District is dedicating a major source of money to upgrading technology for area schools. Click on continue reading for the press release.

The Measure C4 Bond projects have were less expensive to complete and now the money will be used for major technology upgrades.

My current classroom computer runs Office 2003. I am excited to know we will have more technology for students next school year.

What good news is happening in your school district?

On Saturday Morning I went to the town hall forum put on by School Board Members Arleigh Kidd and Jeanne Davis. The attendance at the event was small but it gave a chance for decent conversations. Discussions included technology, neighborhood schools, closing schools, selling excess property, budget cuts, magnet schools, online grades, and hiring from within or from outside. I did not stay the entire time so I do not know everything that was discussed.

Former school board member Don Otto asked many questions and gave suggestions for a long time. He mostly seemed focused on the way the school district is perceived by the public.

I support Arleigh Kidd's proposal to bring solar energy to our campuses to save money. Adding solar panels to our campuses is only a small part to the overall budget issues. I like that they are trying to find many ways to spend money better. Here is a short clip of Arleigh Kidd discussing solar panels.

The solar panel discussion was only a small part of the meeting.

I am glad they did this event. I encourage them to keep doing them.

What have you heard about the Simi Valley School Board recall?

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I went to the Simi Valley School Board meeting tonight to support fixing the calendar. Also on the agenda was the budget. The meeting got heated at moments and it was a standing room only crowd.

The big surprise was Dan White calling for the immediate removal of the superintendent. I am not sure if he has the support of any other school board members. Debbie Sandland and Rob Collins spoke out strongly against it. The other two did not address the issue directly enough to know their thoughts.

To read Dan White's open letter click here.

To read more updates from the meeting go to facebook.com/briandennerthere

I am home from the meeting. The Paul Harvey Super Bowl ad makes sense for the people that will be at the meeting late tonight.

Updated election results. No major changes.

Click here for Ventura County election results.

Click here for California election results.

For districts that include multiple counties go to the state website.

In Simi Valley Dan White, Debbie Sandland, and Rob Collins continue to lead in the race for the three seats on the school board.

Josie Hirsch ran a very competitive campaign. She had the support of many Republican elected officials including Buck McKeon, Scott Wilk, Tony Strickland, Barbra Williamson, Glen Becerra, and Mike Judge. The Ventura County Republican Central Committee also supported her.

It would be for the best if she continues to find ways to contribute to the community. She is working on bringing a Renaissance Fair to this area. I am planning on going. It should be a great event.

The three winning candidates did not get support from a political party. Dan White is a Republican. Debbie Sandland and Rob Collins declined the support of the Democratic Party. They could have been included on slate mailers, for free, sent to Democratic households. All three were endorsed by the teachers union. I was on the interview panel that talked with Dan White. I am really excited he will be on the school board. He has shared with me many of his plans for technology. His agenda for fixing how we use technology in Simi Valley schools is shared by teachers.

You do not need to register to comment, but keep it classy.

Who do you support for Simi Valley School Board? The teachers union endorsed Dan White, Rob Collins, and Debbie Sandland.

I am supporting Dan White. You can vote for three candidates.

( The Simi Valley Education Foundation created this poster for me.)

I am helping to raise money for local schools. I appreciate the Simi Valley Education Foundation and the work they do for local schools. A former student D'Allura saw my post and donated to the Simi Valley Education Foundation.

Thank you Mark D'Allura! I was always impressed with your academic abilities. Thank you for signing up to protect America. I appreciate your support.

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There will be a candidates forum for Simi Valley School Board hosted by the PTSA Monday October 15th from 6:30PM to 9:30PM at Simi Valley City Hall.

Do you plan to attend? What questions would you like answered?

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( This picture is from last time I was asked to help.)

I don't write much about my personal life but outside of being a blogger I am a teacher at Royal High School in Simi Valley. Before that I was a teacher at a Catholic High School in Los Angeles for four years. Few issues stir a passion in me as much as education reform.

I have gone to protests against budget cuts organized by our union and I have also have been at a union meeting where almost every speaker has turned against me for supporting education reforms. I see education as a great engine for social mobility and opportunity.

The Simi Valley Education Foundation has asked me again for help raising money for their programs. We all know that public education budgets have been cut which makes their grant programs even more important. Their grants fund supplies and field trips that otherwise wouldn't be available to students. If you want to see a great group of people go to their page to see who is on their board.

This blog doesn't pay much. If you appreciate at least some of my blogging I am asking for you to show your appreciation by donating as little as $5 to the education foundation.

And to show my gratitude every candidate that donates to the foundation will get recognition on the front page of my blog with a link to their campaign website. I won't publish how much you donated unless you specifically ask me to so don't worry if your budget is tight.

For those of you not running for office I will post a funny education story for every donation.

Go to their website to donate.

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Thanks for reading my blog.

Which three candidates are you supporting for Simi Valley School Board?

I am supporting Dan White. He understands technology issues and he has proven his commitment by his involvement with the Simi Valley Education Foundation. Who has earned your support?

You can post a comment explaining who you support. You do not need to register to comment but keep it classy.

( The Simi Valley Education Foundation created this wanted poster for me. )

Thank you Bill Hole for helping to fund local schools. When I asked my readers for help Bill Hole quickly replied with a generous donation. I know Bill Hole because he has been volunteering to bring technology to Vista Elementary School with many others. I just joined the committee and I am impressed with how much they have accomplished.

The Vista Tech Committee has a Facebook page that you can like to follow the progress being made. They also have a STEM night open to the community this Thursday night that kids can enjoy.

I have been asked by the Simi Valley Education Foundation to raise money for local schools. They call this their Jail and Bail fundraiser. I have asked my readers for small donations to help local schools.

As a teacher at Royal High School I know that the grants from the Simi Valley Education Foundation are appreciated.

To show my appreciation to my readers I will post a link to a candidate they choose for each donation.

Go to the Simi Valley Education Foundation website to donate. I will not mention how much you donated.

( The Simi Valley Education Foundation created this wanted poster for me. )

Thank you Debbie Dennert for helping to fund local schools. When I asked my readers for help my own sister quickly replied with a generous donation. My sister writes a blog that has many giveaways and discounts for her readers. Please read her website to show appreciation for her help.

http://momarewethereyet.net/

I have been asked by the Simi Valley Education Foundation to raise money for local schools. They call this their Jail and Bail fundraiser. I have asked my readers for small donations to help local schools.

As a teacher at Royal High School I know that the grants from the Simi Valley Education Foundation are appreciated.

To show my appreciation to my readers I will post a link to a candidate they choose for each donation.

Go to the Simi Valley Education Foundation website to donate. I will not mention how much you donated.