Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is happening at the State level, and how will this affect our local schools?

At long last, California has a budget. While this begins to address the State’s $40 billion-plus budget deficit, the two-year deal takes money away from schools in 2008-2009 and makes further cuts next school year. For Placentia-Yorba Linda USD this means $5.5 million in midyear cuts and an $8.6 million target in the 2009-2010 school year. This situation is compounded after several consecutive years of cuts which have affected the Placentia-Yorba Linda USD in reductions of nearly $33 million.

2. Many rumors are circulating regarding proposed cuts. Are these true?

The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District has not yet decided on ANY cuts. As a proactive measure, the school district is first exploring ways to bring in additional dollars and State flexibility options.

3. Can we use bond money to help during the State’s financial mess?

No. Bond dollars may only be used to build and modernize schools.

4. What are the district’s thoughts on fundraising to help during the crisis?
The school district is very grateful for such a supportive community. However, funding staff is the district’s responsibility. This also ensures equity among schools.

5. How can we help?
Tell your story. State lawmakers need to hear how reducing school district budgets impact schools. California is ranked 47th of 50 states in funding. Our school district continues to remind legislators that a stable source of funding for education is needed.

Would you like to share your thoughts about the State Budget Crisis and the impact on education?

Tips for an Effective Letter

• Identify yourself early in the letter, include that you are a constituent and that you are writing on behalf of other individuals, if applicable.
• Give a reason for your letter in the first or second paragraph.
• Explain how the issue in question directly affects you, your community or your family.
• Try to use as many relevant facts as possible and back them up with sources, if available.
• Be specific about the issue.
• While you should make all the relevant key points, try to keep the letter short. You should concentrate on one issue in your letter, rather than addressing a number of different ones.
  

California State Legislators Addresses and E-mails

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
State Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
To send an e-mail, visit his website at www.gov.ca.gov/interact#contact

State Senator Bob Huff – represents Placentia , Yorba Linda and a portion of Anaheim
2605 E. Foothill Blvd., #A
Glendora , CA 91740
Phone: (626) 914-5046
Fax: (626) 914-8976
E-mail: http://cssrc.us/web/29/contact_me.aspx

State Senator Mimi Walters – represents Placentia and portions of Fullerton, and Anaheim
24031 El Toro Rd. Suite 210
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Phone: (949) 457-7333
Fax: (949) 457-7305
E-mail: http://cssrc.us/web/33/contact_me.aspx

State Assemblyman Mike Duvall – represents Placentia, Yorba Linda, Fullerton and Anaheim
210 West Birch Street, Suite 202
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 672-4734
Fax:
E-mail: http://republican.assembly.ca.gov/member/72/?p=email

State Assemblyman Curt Hagman – represents Yorba Linda and portions of Anaheim
23355 E. Golden Springs Dr.
Dimond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 860-5560
(909) 860-5664 fax
E-mail: http://republican.assembly.ca.gov/member/60/?p=email

State Assemblyman Jose Solorio– represents Anaheim
2400 E. Katella Avenue
Suite 640
Anaheim, CA 92806
Tel: (714) 939-8469
Fax: (714) 939-8986
E-mail: http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/members/a69/