Sacramento County Grand Jury
1998-1999
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3 findings
F1:
Grant Joint Union High School District has used public monies inappropriately by advocating against the redistricting plan of Families for Better Education in articles published in its monthly publication, Grant Today. The articles did not include any information about the opposing point of view.
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R1:
Officially disseminated information from a school district regarding a contested issue should be fair, impartial and balanced.
F2:
Grant Joint Union High School District has specific written policies regarding the use of district resources for advocating political issues and activities, but these policies were not followed in several articles published in Grant Today.
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R2:
Grant Joint Union High School District should make its employees aware of these policies and ensure all personnel understand and interpret these guidelines as 13 intended by state law and case law. Employees should refer to publications by the California School Boards Association to give them direction.
F3:
In the August 2003 newsletter of Grant Today, GJUHSD’s Legal Counsel was a visible advocate opposing the coalition’s reorganization plan.
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R3:
The District Legal Counsel should not advocate for a political issue or activity that affects the District. Legal Counsel should ensure that a political issue discussed in district public communications be fair and balanced.