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It's a unique situation. This election we have two candidates running that previously went before the our School Board in an appointment process: Jake Rambo and Steve Ly.The decision was unanimous.Now we are asked to make the same decision that our board voted on last March. Either the board got it right the first time, or they were unanimously dead wrong. Which was it?Today you can listen to every word spoken by those two candidates Steve Ly and Jake Rambo at that hearing:. You can also hear every word spoken about them by the school board, and see every page submitted in their applications. (Public records. See Below)This doesn't just speak to this election, but to how our board makes decisions. The current campaign could be seen as a vote of  “confidence/no confidence” in how our board does business. It's a hard look at how the school board appointed a board member. Good or Bad, YOU decide. “Did they get it wrong?”Let's look into it together.Listen in New Window/Tab   Application Materials: (Click on the name.)Jake Rambo                            Steve Ly Note: We edited the original, 2 hours and 45 minutes of the appointment hearing, removing all the presentations and comments relating to any other candidates, except for some rankings. You can check the public record if you like. This is the entire meeting as held on March 27th 2012. (Opens in a new window.)Don't forget to Subscribe, and share.  We have new links to Facebook, and Twitter on the left, and a new "Subscribe" tab at the top. sr_adspace_id = 1000009894607; sr_adspace_width = 120; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = "graphic";

No quick answers, no flashy comments, just serious talk from a School Board trustee.In this edition: Al Rowlettdoesn't know how to give a short answer – or a boring one. He tells us in detail, where the district has gone right, AND wrong. In a unique, open conversation he shows us just who Al Rowlett is, and why we should vote to reelect him.Meet the Candidate – Al Rowlett, on today's RadioElkGrove. Let's look into it together.Al Rowlett (center) and FamilyListen in New Window/TabDon't forget to Subscribe, and share.  We have new links to Facebook, and Twitter and Google+ at the bottom of the post, and a new "Subscribe" tab at the top. sr_adspace_id = 1000009894607; sr_adspace_width = 120; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = "graphic";  When you ask Al Rowlett a question, you get the wholeanswer. He'll site details, history, background from around the state, all in a calm and open manner. You should hope for that kind of knowledge from a man that has been committed to Elk Grove Education for over a quarter century.But the depth and knowledge of his responses doesn't hide Rowlett's underlying passion for the kids of our district.Read Full Article with Resources »

Is a regular mom the best qualified be on the school board?We talk to Theresa Beals, and hear where she stands on the business of education.In this edition: Theresa Beals is running for school board against experienced educators and administrators. But not all of our board now come from professional backgrounds. Is Beals the type of person that should be on our board? We talk to her in an in-depth interview.Meet the Candidate – Theresa Beals, on today's RadioElkGrove. Let's look into it together.Listen in New Window/TabIf you appreciate RadioElkGrove, help get the word out. Just click the “FaceBook”, “G+” or “Twitter” links at the bottom of the post and share this post with your friends. Friendus, Follow us, join our Circle. Just search for “RadioElkGrove”. The more who listen, the more we can do to bring Elk Grove to you. sr_adspace_id = 1000009894607; sr_adspace_width = 120; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = "graphic"; The Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Trustees is becoming more and more populated by highly trained, skilled administrators with long standing ties to the district. Members of Financial Advisory council, education professionals. But our longest serving members were more homespun.Though well educated, Theresa Beals is just that: a mom, who wants to make a difference. She is running against Carmine Forcina and incumbent Al Rowlett for the Area 7 seat.As our interview progressed, we found Beals to have a unique perspective. Her three children run the gamut of needs within the educational system, from a special needs child to GATE, or gifted and talented.We got a chance to talk about her views on the district, and her reasons for running.[Listen to Beals Interview]Our thanks to Theresa Beals, candidate for EGSD's Board of Trustees Area 7. We also have interviews of her opponents, Al Rowlett and Carmine Forcina.This is RadioElkGrove.

He wants sweeping change to the School Board. Does Elk Grove Unified needthat kind of leadership?Carmine Forcinawants to see big changes in the way our school district does business. From funding, leadership, communication, even where they sit, Forcina has little positive to say about the school board. Is this the change we need?Meet the Candidate – Carmine Forcina, on today's RadioElkGrove. Let's look into it together.Listen in New Window/TabIf you appreciate RadioElkGrove, help get the word out. Just click the “FaceBook”, “G+” or “Twitter” links at the bottom of the post and share this post with your friends. Friendus, Follow us, join our Circle. Just search for “RadioElkGrove”. The more who listen, the more we can do to bring Elk Grove to you. sr_adspace_id = 1000009894607; sr_adspace_width = 120; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = "graphic"; Read Full Article with Resources »

RadioElkGrove went LIVE today, with our first ever live call in interview program.This week's Guest: Steve LySteve Ly and son, from FaceBook Ly is a candidate for EGUSD School Board Trustee Area 6. We'll talk to Candidate Ly, and ask him his background, his views on where the district is now, and what he see's for the future. Let's look into it together.Listen in New Window/TabDon't forget to Subscribe, and share.  We have new links to Facebook, and Twitter on the left, and a new "Subscribe" tab at the top. sr_adspace_id = 1000009894607; sr_adspace_width = 120; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = "graphic"; Read Full Article with Resources »

Our Schools and our kids could face major changes this election day. Who ARE all these School Board candidates?On this edition, a Special Presentation of the “Candidates Night, Part 2: The School Board Races. We hear from all the candidates in the upcoming election, many of whom are unknown to the public.This, on Today's RadioElkGrove. Let's look into it together.Listen in New Window/TabDon't forget to Subscribe, and share.  We have new links to Facebook, and Twitter on the left, and a new "Subscribe" tab at the top. sr_adspace_id = 1000009894607; sr_adspace_width = 120; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = "graphic"; The following is a complete recording of the School Board Debate, recorded September 17th, 2012 as part of “Candidates Night”. In a one hour forum, 7 candidates running to fill 3 seats on the Elk Grove Unified School Districts Board of Trustees answer questions from local reporters and the audience. Though not a majority, the election of 3 out of 7 board members can have a major impact on local education, making this one of the most important forums of the next four years.We want to thank the sponsors of the event: The Elk Grove News, The Elk Grove Patch, and the SacramentoBee for making this recording possible.We re-join the session as they return from their break.

Is the School Board a rubber stamp?How can we fix labor problems? We ask Jake Rambo.In this Edition:Trustee Jake Rambo was appointed by the sitting School Board, yet many of his endorsers call him the independent voice for the board. Up for public election next week, we interview Mr. Rambo in-depth. We ask many of the tough questions that have been bothering voters, and put him to the test.Meet the Candidate – Jake Rambo, on today's RadioElkGrove. Let's look into it together.Listen in New Window/TabDon't forget to Subscribe, and share.  We have new links to Facebook, and Twitter on the left, and a new "Subscribe" tab at the top. sr_adspace_id = 1000009894607; sr_adspace_width = 120; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = "graphic"; Jake Rambo is an administrative law judge for the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, and was appointed last March to fill the seat of mid-term retiree from the EGUSD Board of Trustees Priscilla Cox. Now, just 8 months later, Rambo seeks approval of the voters for the decision handed down by the School Board at his appointment proceeding. Interesting is the fact that his lone opponent was one of the appointment candidates at that time, Steve Ly, who we interviewed in a live program in September. (Click Here)We met with Mr. Rambo at his Mock Trial classroom at Elk Grove High, where for many years he has trained young people for Regional, State, and National law competitions. Rambo pointed with pride to the many awards his teams have won, and the high percentage of his former students that have entered highly competitive fields – not just law, but medicine, engineering, and others.We asked Mr. Rambo what moved him to apply for the board appointment last March that has led to this election bid.(Rambo Interview)Our thanks to Jake Rambo, candidate for EGUSD Board Area 6 this next election. You can connect to the Rambo Campaign at www.ramboegusd.comRadioElkGrove also has a live, call-in show with Mr. Rambo's opponent Steve Ly as well as all the candidates for school board from Candidates Night.

Election 2012 How will you choose our next mayor?Road Signs? Go to a Picnic? Let's let the candidates speak for themselves!A Special Presentation of the “Candidates Night” Part 1: The Mayors Race. On this edition, we hear the positional and the personal, as each potential mayor shares on the issues and on themselves. This, on Today's RadioElkGrove. Let's look into it together.Listen in New Window/TabDon't forget to Subscribe, and share.  We have new links to Facebook, and Twitter on the left, and a new "Subscribe" tab at the top. sr_adspace_id = 1000009894607; sr_adspace_width = 120; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = "graphic"; The following is a complete recordingof the Mayors Debate, recorded September 17th, 2012 as part of “Candidates Night”. In a one hour forum, 5 out of 6 of the candidates to be Elk Grove's first elected mayor answer questions from local reporters and the audience. Missing was candidate Greg Higley.We want to thank the sponsors of the event: The Elk Grove News, The Elk Grove Patch, and the SacramentoBee for making this recording possible.We join the session just as it gets started.Tomorrow: The School Board Races

Is Elk Grove at a Stand-Still? That's the view of Mayoral Candidate LaWanna Montgomery.  But does Montgomery have what it takes to move us forward?Hear all her views and qualifications on today's RadioElkGrove.  Let's look into it togetherCourtesy FacebookListen in New Window/TabDon't forget to Subscribe, and share.  We have new links to Facebook, and Twitter on the left, and a new "Subscribe" tab at the top. sr_adspace_id = 1000009894607; sr_adspace_width = 120; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = "graphic"; “We've seen already what they can do. Now it is time to see what 'new blood' can do.” - LaWanna Montgomery In her third attempt at city office, Mayoral Candidate LaWanna Montgomery feels she has a good chance of becoming Elk Grove's next mayorRead Full Article with Resources »

Can you run a campaign on the issues, without any contributions? One candidate is trying.Wheat (standing) talks to her guestsListen in New Window/TabIn this edition: Lynn Wheat is running a different kind of campaign. It's issue driven, grass-roots with absolutly no outside contributions allowed. But can she compete? We talked with Ms. Wheat at her coffee shop meeting this week in an in-depth interview. Meet the Candidate – Lynn Wheat, on today's RadioElkGrove. Let's look into it together.Are you subscribed to RadioElkGrove? It's free, and we're working hard to bring you a unique perspective on our city. So click the “Subscribe” tab on our home page. Or you can search and “like” “RadioElkGrove” on Facebook, or text “Follow RadioElkGrove” to 40404 for Twitter updates. Stay in the know, by staying connected.-------------------------- Lynn Wheat is no stranger to Elk Grove politics and public affairs. Wheat has long been Read Full Article with Resources »

RadioElkGrove went LIVE today at noon! A new feature on RadioElkGrove.Just click this link the current archive: Steve Ly Live Call-in Program (Archive)This week's Guest: Steve Ly  candidate for EGUSD School Board Trustee Area 6.Steve Ly speaks to supporters at his recent campaign kick-off.Photo Courtesy of the Elk GroveCitizen The Area 6 seat is presently held by Jacob Rambo who Ly is challenging for the seat.Ly is a local educator, working with foster youth with the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE). He also worked promoting anti-bullying with SCOE, and as a substitute teacher for one  year in the Elk Grove District.Ly previously ran unsuccessfully for the school board in 2002 and he applied for the Area 6 seat last spring after Trustee Pam Irey resigned due to health issues.  Rambo was appointed by the board at that time.Ly publicly criticized the Board of Trustees in a quote by the Elk Grove Citizen at his campaign kickoff event last week, apparently referring to the labor issues that have plagued the district recently.“You have the fighting that’s going on, and at the same time the ones who should be at the helm have forgotten that the bottom line here is we have to provide for our students,” he said.We'll talk to Candidate Ly, and ask him his views on where the district is now, and what he see's for the future. This is a live, interview/call-in format. You can ask YOUR questions, by phone or internet chat.Join us for lunch on Friday for the first in what is planned as an ongoing feature on RadioElkGrove..Steve Ly's photograph reproduced courtesy of Elk Grove CitizenDon't forget to Subscribe, and share.  We have new links to Facebook, and Twitter on the left, and a new "Subscribe" tab at the top. sr_adspace_id = 1000009894607; sr_adspace_width = 120; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = "graphic";

We have a new EGUSD School Board Trustee. Now, Meet Bobbie Singh-Allen and see how she was elected.Also: Listen for a special announcement. This week, RadioElkGrove goes LIVE!Listen in New Window/TabIn a rare look at the workings of the Elk Grove School Board, we'll see what went into the appointment of the newest School Board Member, Bobbie Singh-Allen, and hear from the new trustee on her appointment.This, on today's edition of RadioElkGrove. Let's look into it together.Don't forget to Subscribe, and share.  We have new links to Facebook, and Twitter on the left, and a new "Subscribe" tab at the top. Read Full Article with Resources »

Someone will be voting in your place on Thursday, choosing an elected official for a two year term. Who will be the next member of our school board?Listen in New Window/Tab  The School Board meets Thursday to choose a replacement Supervisor for mid-term resignee Pollyanna Cooper-Levangie. How far reaching is this appointment, and who are the candidates? Let's look into it together, on today's RadioElkGrove. --------------------------------For the second time this year, the Elk Grove Unified School District will appoint a replacement to the Board of Supervisors. But the process to date has been a little obscure.That changed today, with the release by EGUSD of the application materials of four current applicants for Thursday’s appointment proceedings. Today we'll give you a snap-shot of the candidates.Read Full Article with Resources »

Our recent story "EGUSD Truancy Audit - The Truth" brought a diverse set of comments, both online and off.  After all, what IS the "Truth"?Today we are presenting one of our new "Stories of the Week" features.  "The Death of Facts In An Age of 'Truthiness'".  It's a facinating look at human relation to facts in the climate of personal bias.  You will find the same story on our side bar.Listen in New Window/Tab        Read the full story below sr_adspace_id = 1000009894607; sr_adspace_width = 120; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = "graphic"; Read Full Article with Resources »

The EGUSD changed their tone with Union Negotiations, and maybe their direction. Is this a New Day for School Labor?Our NEW, Daily Edition format. Listen in New Window/TabDon't forget to Subscribe, and share.  We have new links to Facebook, and Twitter on the right, and a new "Subscribe" tab at the top.

Elk Grove School District is accused of “Bogus Billing” by local TV news. A black eye for our schools, but is it true?Don't forget to Subscribe, and share.  We have new links to Facebook, and Twitter on the right, and a new "Subscribe" tab at the top. Listen in New Window/TabElk Grove Unified School District has been called out for allegedly participating in false billing to the state. However the report is rich is sensationalism and suggestions, and weak in fact and fairness.The full story, with resources below.Read Full Article with Resources »

The Elk Grove City Council votes this week on rezoning and amenities for a multimillion dollar Events Complex. But what good will that do for the City Center? Our NEW, Daily Edition format. Listen in New Window/TabDon't forget to Subscribe, and share.  We have new links to Facebook, and Twitter on the right, and a new "Subscribe" tab at the top.Read the full story with edited quotes and resources below.Read Full Article with Resources »

EGUSD Supervisor Jake Rambo pays tribute to One of Elk Grove's sons: Soldier, Hero, and now volunteer teacher Justin Kramer. Don't forget to Subscribe, and share.  We have new links to Facebook, and Twitter on the right, and a new "Subscribe" tab at the top.Listen in New Window/TabThe Full Story PLUS a special service of RadioElkGrove, below. sr_adspace_id = 1000009894607; sr_adspace_width = 120; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = "graphic"; Read Full Article with Resources »

The Cosumnes CSD's new, in-park advertising program. It's called "Season Ticket". But how will it affect our family playgrounds?Our NEW, Daily Edition format. Listen in New Window/TabDon't forget to Subscribe, and share.  We have new links to Facebook, and Twitter on the right, and a new "Subscribe" tab at the top.Read the full story below.Read Full Article with Resources »