School Board Express is a new feature on Patch. In addition to bringing you full news stories on issues at school board meetings, @SSFPatch will now live-Tweet school board meetings using the hastag #ssfusdboard. Afterwards, we'll compile the Tweets into an article that will let you see what happened at the meeting at a glance.
7:12 p.m. I'll be live-tweeting the school board meeting tonight under the hashtag#ssfusdboard
7:18 p.m. Someone just observed it's a big turnout for a summer meeting. Excitement is in the air to meet new Supe Alejandro Hogan. #ssfusdboard
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7:29 p.m. Alejandro Hogan will have a three-year contract starting July 1 with a salary of $175,000/year. #ssfusdboard
7:30 p.m. Hogan said he spent the day in SSF meeting with people in the district and he and his wife will look at apts tomorrow. #ssfusdboard
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7:30 p.m. @jaqipousson Details, huh? It would be fair to say that most everyone seems hopeful and optimistic. #ssfusdboard
7:31 p.m. CTA President Jan Speller said she thinks "it's a new day" for the district.#ssfusdboard
7:32 p.m. Parent representatives Saima Abdullah said she was on "cloud nine" when she visited Hogan's home district. #ssfusdboard
7:33 p.m. Board President Maurice Goodman calls special board meeting to order.#ssfusdboard
7:34 p.m. Board approves contract with Supe Alejandro Hogan. #ssfusdboard
7:34 p.m. Applause as Hogan stands to introduce himself to community. #ssfusdboard
7:37 p.m. Hogan's signs contract, applause #ssfusdboard
7:37 p.m. Hogan leads pledge of allegiance. #ssfusdboard
7:39 p.m. Hogan: My mission is to give the students of the district the opportunity to become excellent citizens. #ssfusdboard
7:39 p.m. Board reports it hired Greg Thompson, currently of Dos Palos in Central Valley as principal of El Camino High School. #ssfusdboard
7:46 p.m. Jan Speller: "I know I’m not the only person here who feels we are at a watershed moment here this evening." #ssfusdboard
7:48 p.m. Jolene Malfatti to Melara: "You led, you taught, you inspired, and you had to deal with some tough issues and circumstances." #ssfusdboard
7:56 p.m. Board hears presentation on the Gate and Advanced Learner program.#ssfusdboard
7:56 p.m. Acting Supe Adolfo Melara gives presentation on district investment in professional development #ssfusdboard
8:02 p.m. Sunshine Gardens parent Eso Romero says school has had 2 principals in 2 years she's been there. #ssfusdboard
8:02 p.m. Romero asks board to appoint principal at Sunshine Gardens who will stay for long term. #ssfusdboard
8:16 p.m. Asst. Supe Jonathan Barth begins update on Measure J. #ssfusdboard
8:20 p.m. Chevron improvements are underway. #ssfusdboard
8:20 p.m. Asst. Supe Jonathan Barth begins preliminary budget presentation.#ssfusdboard
8:34 p.m. Board passes action items Q, R and S. #ssfusdboard
8:34 p.m. Board adopts 2011-2012 preliminary budget #ssfusdboard
8:35 p.m. Board approves Local Education Agency Plan. #ssfusdboard
8:36 p.m. Board approves appointment of Julia Lopez and David Gallagher to Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee #ssfusdboard
9:08 p.m. Board approves contract with Swinerton Mgt for bond program mgt with $387,000 withheld for renegotiation or reconsideration. #ssfusdboard
9:11 p.m. Board approves extension of interim bond liaison contract for one month with SIM architects. #ssfusdboard
9:12 p.m. Board approves pool of consultants for bond civil engineering, surveying and geotechnical services #ssfusdboard
9:15 p.m. Board approves reinstatement of fifth graders into subsidized school-age program. #ssfusdboard
9:17 p.m. Board approves public disclosure of financial impact of of contract with Classroom Teachers Association. #ssfusdboard
9:17 p.m. Board approves tentative agreement with the SSF Classroom Teachers Association. #ssfusdboard
9:18 p.m. Board supports Safe Routes To School project applications #ssfusdboard
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