History - Interviews and Activities
What Can We Learn From History?
To create Twin Rivers USD, voters from four distinct districts (each with their own personalities, perspectives, and issues) came together with the hope of leaving past problems behind and positively moving forward. In this first group of interviews, those involved in the unification effort share their perspective of the struggles and triumphs on the road to consolidation. Their recollections reveal many common traits and themes, but there are some nuances in the personal experiences they share with us.
Activity:
Based on what you heard, what are some of the challenges Twin Rivers must overcome?
If this was your district, what could you do to get this effort off to a positive start?
Resources
- Annette Emory, Former School Board President, Grant High School District - Interview
[MP3 2,385,628kb]
One unified district.
- James Shelby, Sacramento Urban League President - Interview [MP3 2,733,343kb]
The consolidation balancing act.
- Dave Gordon, Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools - Interview [MP3 1,170,205kb]
School board relations during consolidation.
- Frank Porter, Superintendent, Twin Rivers USD - Interview [MP3 2,588,523kb]
Selecting the Superintendent.
- Kathy Young, Community Leader, Parent & Employee of Twin Rivers - Interview [MP3 2,122,074kb]
Why Unification?
- Scott Plotkin, CSBA Executive Director - Interview [MP3 4,203,310kb]
History of consolidation efforts.