Update, 7/08/19, 3:15 p.m.: A Fresno County Superior Court judge delayed a tentative ruling expected today on Measure P. Judge Kimberly Gaab pushed back a decision on whether the Fresno sales tax for parks was approved by voters with 53% of the vote. The city contends it needed two-thirds to pass....
Diversity Debate Erupts as State Center Is Hiring New Leaders
Former trustee Miguel Arias is challenging State Center Community College District's commitment to hiring diverse leaders. In a recent tweet, he accused district leaders of screening out qualified minority candidates in the Reedley College presidential search. Both of the finalists, interim president Donna Berry and Jerry Buckley, the vice president...
State Center’s Unrepresented Employees Get 2% Raises
Some of the high-ranking employees at State Center Community College District will get a 2.11 percent salary increase retroactive to July 1, 2018. District trustees unanimously approved the new salary schedules at their meeting Tuesday night. A total of 137 unrepresented employees, including academic vice chancellors, classified vice chancellors, and confidential employees, will...