NEWPORT-MESA SCHOOL BOARD PREVIEW

KOREAN WAR REMEMBRANCE

The board will consider passing a resolution remembering and honoring

veterans of the Korean War on the 50th anniversary of the conflict.

* What to expect: Having originated with the school board, the

resolution is expected to pass. A special reception and presentation will

also be scheduled for the next board meeting Oct. 10.

SCHOOL SPENDING

The school board will consider establishing a list of ways in which

schools may spend a one-time grant that was allocated to each school

district in the state budget.

The 2000-01 state budget divides the $180-million excess from

Proposition 98 funding for one-time school site grants. The legislation

provides that each school site should decide how to spend the money, but

the uses must be approved by the school board. Each school site must have

approval for use of the money by May 1 or the funding will be lost.

Each site is expected to receive a minimum of $10,000.

* What to expect: District staff is recommending the board set a list

of parameters to expedite the approval process. If a school’s suggested

use of the money falls within these guidelines, approval will be given

quickly.

FUND-RAISING DAY

The board has been asked to approve district participation in Lee

National Denim Day. Five years ago, the Lee Company began this day to

raise money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. At each

business that participates, employees are allowed to wear denim to work

in exchange for a $5 donation to the Komen Foundation. This year, the

event is being held Oct. 6.

* What to expect: The human resources department is asking the board

to approve participation for the cause.

PRINCIPAL AWARDS

Three Newport-Mesa principals will be recognized by the board for

having been the recipients of the Irvine Company’s Principal Excellence

Awards.

* What to expect: To be honored are Barbara Harrington, former

principal of Adams Elementary School in Costa Mesa; Lorie Hoggard,

principal of Sonora Elementary School in Costa Mesa; and Karen Kendall,

principal of Harbor View Elementary School in Corona del Mar.

FYI

* WHO: Newport-Mesa Unified School District Board of Education

* WHAT: Regular meeting

* WHEN: 7 p.m. today

* WHERE: District Education Center, 2985-A Bear St., Costa Mesa