HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

WHAT HAPPENED: The board unanimously approved a developmental extended

kindergarten program at Eader, Kettler and Perry schools

WHAT IT MEANS:

The extended kindergarten program has been offered by the district for

children too young to enter the regular kindergarten program in

September. State law requires that a child must be 5 at the time of

enrollment in the extended kindergarten program. Curriculum will address

various aspects of a child’s development and activities are geared to

promote self-esteem.

Linda Wheaton, the assistant to the superintendent, said the program

will begin on Jan. 28. An information letter will be sent out to parents

on Oct. 26 and registration will be held on Oct. 29 and Nov. 14 at home

schools. Should the number of those registering exceed the number of

spaces allotted in the program, Wheaton added, then a lottery to

determine who gets into the program will be held Nov. 28.

Vote: 5 / 0

IN FAVOR / AGAINST

NEXT MEETING

When: Nov. 13, 7 p.m.

Where: District Education Center, 20451 Craimer Lane.

OCEAN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT WRAP-UP

WHAT HAPPENED:

The board voted unanimously to make information available to the

public regarding statutory school facility fees and report facility fees

for the 2000-01 fiscal year.

WHAT IT MEANS:

Within 180 days after the last day of each fiscal year the board will

make available to the public its reportable fees report.

Vote: 5 / 0

IN FAVOR / AGAINST

NEXT MEETING

When: Nov. 6, 7 p.m.

Where: 17200 Pinehurst Lane