The American Civil Liberties Union alleges in a complaint that Fresno Unified School District allows a racially hostile environment to exist at Bullard High School and failed to protect two black students from bullying, harassment, and retaliation by other students and school staff, in violation of state and district rules...
Slatic Opponents Looking for Cash to Fuel Recall Campaign
The campaign to recall Fresno Unified trustee Terry Slatic will take another step forward Sunday with a kickoff fundraiser. "An Evening of Food, Music & Wonderful People" will be held in the home of Howard and Christine Watkins at 1785 W. Dovewood Lane in Fresno from 4 to 6 p.m....
Judge Orders Slatic, Student to Stay Away From Each Other
A Fresno County Superior Court judge ordered Fresno Unified Trustee Terry Slatic and a Bullard High School student to stay 20 yards away from each other, at a Monday morning hearing. The student, a 16-year old cheerleader, filed a temporary restraining order against Slatic in July. Judge Noelle Pebet denied...
Slatic Recall Group Takes First Step to Remove School Trustee
The group seeking to recall Terry Slatic as a Fresno Unified trustee is official. "Recall Slatic - FUSD Trustee District 7" filed its paperwork with the county clerk to raise funds. The recall group continues to meet to map out its plan. The first step is to file a Notice...
What Recall Slatic Group Faces to Remove Trustee from Office
Despite much talk, as of this week no group has started the process to recall Fresno Unified trustee Terry Slatic. By design, the process isn’t easy. Slatic has been at the center of several high-profile incidents since he took office in December. His colleagues on the school board will vote...
Slatic's Behavior Is 'Not Acceptable,' Says Board President
The only thing that approached the heat of the special Fresno Unified school board meeting dealing with trustee Terry Slatic was the temperature outside Thursday. Nearly 30 people from the public spoke at a meeting called to discuss Slatic’s behavior at his meeting with the Bullard High School cheer team....
Angry School Board Chastises Slatic Over Cheerleader Controversy
For much of Thursday night's school board special meeting, Fresno Unified trustee Terry Slatic sat at the dais, hands folded, nary an expression on his face. The meeting was called to discuss recent actions by Slatic — who has found himself embroiled in several controversies since he joined the board...
Court Denies Restraining Order Student Sought Against Slatic
Fresno Unified is holding a special board meeting tonight to discuss trustee Terry Slatic's visit with the Bullard High School cheer team last week. Among the actions the district could take against the first-year trustee is banning him from Bullard. Restraining Order Denied On Wednesday, a Fresno Superior Court judicial...
Slatic Must Shape Up or Face Getting Shipped Out
It's obvious seven months into his service on the Fresno Unified school board that Terry Slatic misunderstands his trustee duties. A trustee's biggest jobs are to set the vision for the district, keep a close watch on the budget, and oversee the superintendent. Stellar trustees support administrators, staff, and students...