Hello, neighbors!

Students, teachers and staff, I hope you all had a wonderful first week back at school.

As a parent, I’m excited to watch my own children begin another year of learning, growing and discovering what interests and inspires them. As a local journalist, I’m also looking forward to spending more time in our schools and sharing the stories of the people, programs and achievements that make Bonita Unified special.

This fall, I'm planning a special back-to-school issue* that highlights what education looks like in our community.

I also hope to provide more consistent coverage of the school district, including regular recaps that help families understand what the school board is discussing, deciding and spending money on—and why those decisions matter to students and families.

This week’s newsletter kicks off that effort with highlights from the Aug. 5 board meeting.

Staci

Interested in advertising in the back-to-school issue, email hello@lavernedaily.org for more information!

La Verne Daily News’ local election coverage starts with you!

This week, I launched Your Voice. Your Vote., a project that puts residents’ questions at the center of election reporting. Follow the local races, meet the candidates, find important voting information, and submit the questions you want City Council candidates to answer.

Bonita School Board Bullet Points: New Principals Take the Lead as Camera Upgrade Waits

Bonita Unified approved two principal appointments and special education settlements Aug. 5 but held a campus surveillance agreement for further discussion.