"Unifywiseburn" is a community website designed to keep the Wiseburn residents up to date on the unification process currently being moved forward by  Chief Petitioners Daniel Juarez, Lydia Rodriguez and Linda Cuesta.
STEPS TO UNIFICATION
                             We are currently at
   Phase IV - Dept of Education Process and Meetings

                                          -- Unification Status --
                                 October 22, 2008

                                Unification Status

California Department of Environmental Services is currently in the process of preparing responses to all the comments regarding the draft EIR.  Once that is complete we will have a better idea of an estimated timeline for our petition to be presented by the California Department of Education to the State Board of Education. 


                     REMEMBER WHY WE WANT TO UNIFY

1. We desire to establish a unified school district that will be responsive to
     the unique needs of our student population to have safe, small,
      academically successful schools. 
2. We desire to provide a coordinated, sequential educational program for
     our children preschool through twelfth grade.
3. We believe unification will increase collaboration between elementary
     staff, secondary staff, and the community in our pursuit of national,
     state, county and local educational goals.
4. We desire a unified educational system whereby educational expectations
    and accountability are driven by a single Board of Trustees and a single
    administration representing the Wiseburn Community.
5. We believe that unification will provide a more effective use of district
     resources.
6. We desire to establish a high school to serve the Wiseburn Community.

                        We want the best education for our children.
COMPLETED
COMPLETED
COMPLETED
WE ARE HERE!
WE ARE NOT YET AT THE PHASE
WE ARE NOT YET AT THIS PHASE
WE ARE NOT YET AT THIS PHASE
Exploration Committee Page
Exploration Committee Press coverage
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                                        CHIEF PETITIONER HISTORY: 
Through the years we've had dedicated parents in the community invest time, effort, money, and an endless committment to this cause.  On behalf of the Wiseburn Community we'd like to say Thank You for caring enough about our children to make a difference in their future.
Tony Nakamura was one of the first Chief Petitioners when we began our quest in 2001.  Tony walked the streets of Wiseburn along with a multitude of families gathering signatures for our petition.  He was a key person in our stategy and planning to make the Petition Drive a success ang get us to the County Committee Hearings.  Mr Nakamura had to relocate his family out of state and was no longer able to participate as a Chief Petitioner.  
Rosie Marie Connor-O'Donnell took Tony Nakamura's place in 2004.  Rosie's presentations at the State Hearings in 2004 as she spoke out for the Wiseburn children were valuable and inspirational.  Rosie was unable to stay in the Wiseburn district, however, she continues to dedicate her time and effort to our cause.
John Peterson was also one of the original Chief Petitioners when we began our quest in 2001.  John's motivation, drive, dedication , endless hours and expertise in the Unification process helped carry this movement from the Wiseburn district to the County and all the way to the State Board.  John Peterson had to relocate his family out of state and was no longer able to participate as Chief Petitioner, however, John continues to be involved.  He is determined to see the Wiseburn Unification through to the end.
View John Peterson's Letter to Daily Breeze Editor on June 10, 2005
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Last Updated: October 22, 2008
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