Though she thanked trustees for taking her concerns seriously, Lisa Sedgwick rejected the idea that implementing a digital system for reporting and tracking mechanical issues in district vans would cost $70,000.
Sedgwick, a teacher at Mary Peacock Elementary School, told Del Norte Unified School District trustees on Thursday that free electronic tools exist that allow people to fill out forms that are dated and time stamped and QR codes can make them available when a van is returned after hours.
“If you’re really stuck on having a paper form, which they never tell you when you make a complaint in person [that there’s] this form to fill out — it was never handed to me when I complained about the rotors two years ago — that could be handed to you when you’re handing over the keys,” she said. “There are so many tools that are easy to use and they’re free. There’s no reason to spend $70,000 when you have these tools available.”
Del Norte High School performs at the Pride of the Northwest field show in Grants Pass on Oct. 12. | Thumbnail photo courtesy of Dan Sedgwick, video courtesy of Danielle Wood.
Self-competition may be cliché in some circles — a motivational mantra personal trainers use to get clients off the couch.
But it’s why the Del Norte High School’s Band of Warriors triumphed despite coming in last in their category at the Festival of Bands field show in Eugene on Nov. 1.
“Even though we did get last place, the students didn’t feel that way because we had a massive point increase from where we were and the best score we’ve ever gotten in a competition,” DNHS Music Director Daniel Sedgwick told Redwood Voice Community News on Wednesday. “I’m talking [about] any year before this.”
To make her case for why voters should favor Measure H, Coleen Parker drew the Crescent City Council’s attention to another proposed bond — this one aimed at improving school facilities statewide.
If Del Norters approve the $59 million general obligation bond Del Norte Unified School District placed on the ballot this presidential election, DNUSD stands a better chance at receiving state facilities money should California’s Proposition 2 succeed, Parker told councilors on Monday.
“The way the Office of Public School Construction works is … if you are in a community that has passed a bond, now your community says, ‘Yes, schools are important to us.’ They help with matching dollars in a variety of things,” said Parker, who retired from DNUSD about two years ago and is part of the Support Our Kids — Yes On Measure H Committee. “If our [Measure] H doesn’t pass and the state bond does, the chances of Del Norte seeing any of that money is very slim.”
October 1st, 2024 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: roadwork updates from CalTrans District 1; Redwood Voice has gained a valuable new member; the California DMV announces new rules regarding senior drivers; a popular Crescent City store announced their closing; the Coast Guard of Humboldt Bay rescued a 74-year-old from the Brookings area Sunday; the Crescent City Harbor District will have to contend with firework bans and finding a new harbormaster; updates on yesterday’s school bus accidents; the DNUSD discusses reconfiguring four elementary schools; the BOEM announces the pause of offshore auctions regarding lease areas; a Red Flag Warning has been issued due to local gusty winds; an update on fishing conditions from Kenny Priest; and an in depth look at the Pacific Pantry program. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.
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On November 18th, 2023 the Tolowa Dee’ Ni Nation held the world premiere of the film produced in co-operation with Cal Poly Humboldt, ‘A’-T’I Xwee-Ghayt-Nish, or still we live on; a film about Tolowa History, language and culture. In this segment, Redwood Voice Crew Ethan Caudill DeRego, Bryce Evans, and new recruit Rory McCain follow the story.
December 8th, 2023 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: four major roadwork projects will be ongoing in Del Norte till next week; recreational crab season restrictions will be changing soon; the city of Brookings announces their new mayor; the Del Norte High School Music Department is selling Christmas trees; local Tribal nations celebrate a huge breakthrough in marine stewardship; and the Yurok Tribe is now the only California tribe to participate in the Reading Nation Waterfall Book Program. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.
We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and kfugradio.org every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM!
November 30th, 2023 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: 14 people vie for 2 City Council seats in Brookings, Cal Poly Humboldt begins a Scientific Illustrations course, Deaconess Cora Rose is awarded the 2023 Public Service Award, and the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors scraps its alternative plans for Measure A. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.
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October 31st, 2023 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: DNUSD struggles with staffing, and fails to accommodate the special needs students of Del Norte; The 4th Gaza War continues to cause conflict among residents of NorCal for some reason; and all your favorite American politicians enjoy Humboldt’s fine wine. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.
We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and kfugradio.org every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM!
August 7th, 2023 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: the Humboldt Supreme Court updates to ADA compliance; California counties and Leave No Trace partner for a Cleaner California Coast; Board and Commission positions open up in Humboldt; hatchery and wild fish compete at the Potter Valley Dam and the Foggy Bottom Boys get state recognition. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.
We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and kfugradio.org every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM!
OCTOBER 17th, 2022—For Redwood Voice Community News from Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: the Del Norte Unified School District is being granted some much needed funding; we got a barrel full of updates on the monkeypox outbreak; another kind of outbreak started in Alexandre Family Farms birds; and Eureka is performing a smoke test in their sewers. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.
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