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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 7, 2010

For More Information, Contact:
Keith Weissglass (650) 688-6384

SIMITIAN TO HOLD “EDUCATION UPDATE” – FOCUS ON GOVERNOR’S BUDGET PROPOSAL AND “RACE TO THE TOP” LEGISLATION

PALO ALTO – State Senator Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) announced today that he will hold an “Education Update” meeting on Saturday, January 23rd in Palo Alto for school board members, superintendents, teachers, parents, and other education advocates. 

Simitian timed this meeting to coincide with the release of the Governor’s budget proposal. “I’m particularly anxious to hear from folks given these challenging budget times,” said Simitian.  “Recently passed ‘Race to the Top’ legislation makes this meeting particularly timely as well,” Simitian said.

Simitian, a member of the Senate Education Committee, will provide an in-depth update on K-12 education funding and legislation pending in Sacramento.  He will then open the floor to questions, concerns, and comments.

“These ‘Education Updates’ give me an opportunity to hear what local education leaders and advocates are thinking.  Knowing that helps me better serve our local schools and kids,” Simitian said. “Given the current budget situation, it’s more important than ever for elected officials to listen to the folks they represent.”

Education Update Meeting
Saturday, January 23, 2010
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Palo Alto Unified School District Board Room
25 Churchill Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94306

The meeting is open to the public.  To RSVP, visit http://www.senatorsimitian.com or call (650) 688-6384, (408) 277-9460 or (831) 425-0401.

 

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