Atascadero High School principal put on leave; reasons still unclear
Nikki Baca's husband supports wife, criticizes absent superintendent at Tuesday night's school board…
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AUSD chief, board issue statements on AHS principal's leave
District also hears updates on food services and academic dashboard ATASCADERO — Nearly more than two weeks after it was announced that Atascadero High School Principal Nikki Baca had been put on paid administrative leave, the Atascadero Unified School District and its Board of Trustees officially
By Mike Chaldu·
Atascadero CERT to offer disaster preparedness course
ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Community Emergency Response Team will offer a CERT Basic Training Cours…
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AUSD board OKs revised budget
Trustees hear update on Special Education Department ATASCADERO — During its Tuesday, Sept. 14, m…
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October programs planned at Atascadero Library
ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Library, located at 6555 Capistrano Ave., will offer a variety of children’s, teen and adult programs throughout…
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AUSD recognizes district schools honored by state program
Superintendent also used time to congratulate AHS students for success in fair's industrial arts auction ATASCADERO — During the Tuesday,…
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AUSD announces plans to shift to trustee-area elections
Board makes decision during closed session after lawsuit was filed against district in May ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Unified School Dis…
Mike Chaldu ·
Atascadero to offer Sunday aquatics program through August
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is extending summer swimming opportunities with its Sunday Aquatics Program, offering recreational swimm…
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SLO County libraries to host free Festival Mozaic Young Artist concerts
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Five San Luis Obispo County library branches will host free string quartet performances this July as part of the Fe…
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AUSD ends school year, says goodbye to E.J. Rossi
School board also approves budget for 2026-27 school year and contracts for for future campus projects ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Unifie…
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Atascadero High's Class of 2026 urged to take 'Five More Minutes'
Graduating seniors urged to take time to remember the moments and look 'past the robes' at students' stories ATASCADERO — Atascadero High…
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Atascadero High's Class of 2026 celebrated for academic excellence
The Top 30 AHS students honored with special dinner at City Hall before the district’s annual Night of Scholars & Champions ATASCADERO — …
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AUSD's 2026-27 budget presented with some optimism
District also honors Teacher of the Year, Classified Employee of the Year in Supervisor's Report ATASCADERO — In its next-to-last meeting…
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Central Coast Funds for Children announces 'All for the Kidz' Gala Fundraiser
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Central Coast Funds for Children has announced plans for its annual “All for the Kidz” fundraiser, scheduled for Se…
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Speakers advocate for district garden program at AUSD board meeting
Trustees honor retiring employees, hear progress on CTE program ATASCADERO — During its Tuesday, May 19, meeting the Atascadero Unified S…
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Atascadero gets new assistant superintendent
Dr. Benita Scheckel comes from Hacienda La Puente district, will take over position on July 1 ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Unified School …
Michael Chaldu ·
AUSD trustees get update on district budget
Board also gets report on first-year Early College Program, and mulls over change in extracurricular GPA requirement ATASCADERO — The…
Michael Chaldu ·
Teachers, AUSD headed for mediation
Amid pay dispute, some educators have bone to pick with board member's social media post ATASCADERO — The pay dispute between Atascad…
Michael Chaldu ·
AUSD again hears numerous complaints in public comment
District educators and supporters advocate for COLA increase and protection from ICE ATASCADERO — For the second straight meeting, th…
Michael Chaldu ·
AUSD teachers air concerns to school board
Absence of COLA allowance the main, if not only, complaint expressed in latest meeting ATASCADERO — Despite a light written agenda, t…
Michael Chaldu ·