Former SUSD board member dies
By Signal Staff Los Angeles County officials confirmed the death of Stephen S. Winkler, a former Saugus Union School District board member who was voted off the governing board in…
Saugus Union School District Asst. Sup. of Business Nick Heinlein explains analysis of the district's budget to a group of parents and staff at Bridgeport Elementary. Austin Dave/The Signal
SUSD board approves 4 layoffs, reduces hours of 37 employees
The Saugus Union School District board of trustees approved the reduced hours for 37 positions and the layoffs of four others on Tuesday. The board adopted and approved Resolution 2018-19…
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: David Barlavi speaks at the Saugus Election forum held in James Foster Elementary School Thursday, September 13, 2018. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.
D.A. declines to file charges in school board member threat case
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office decided to not file formal charges against the alleged parties in a criminal complaint filed by Saugus Union School District board member David…
SUSD board member Laura Arrowsmtih congratulates SUSD Teacher Tribute Honorees for 2019, April 16, 2019. Caleb Lunetta
Saugus district recognizes teachers, Deputy Tom Drake
Over the course of Tuesday evening, the board members and administrators of the Saugus Union School District recognized the district teacher of the year, the 2019 teacher tribute honorees and…
West Creek Academy is decorated in the 193 flags of the countries around the world. Courtesy photo.
West Creek Academy invites students, parents to International Night
For the past week, the students and staff of West Creek Academy having been participating in International Week, a celebration of all the various cultures represented in their community. And…
Saugus Union School District Grounds Supervisor/Technician Tony DiTommaso diplays the high-heat, low pressure steam heads used to kill weeds with the news weed abatement system at Tesoro Del Valle Elementary School in Valencia on Tuesday. Dan Watson/The Signal
SUSD unveils new, eco-friendly weed remover
Before Los Angeles County supervisors decided last week to suspend the use of RoundUp — the weed-killing chemical associated by the World Health Organization with cancer — the Saugus Union…
The 5th grade students of Cedar Creek Elementary in the Saugus Union School District received over 50 pairs of shoes for free as a result of the P.E. fundraising to buy them, March 8, 2019. Photo courtesy of Lee Morrell.
P.E. teacher raises funds to buy shoes for students
Although she works as a physical education teacher on special assignment at all 15 schools in the Saugus Union School District, Sam Ford saw a particular need at Cedar Creek…
SUSD school nurse and Castaic School Board member Laura Pearson presents SUSD board members with "Fight Like a Unicorn" shirts, March 19, 2019. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.
Saugus board shows support for student with leukemia, provides updates on dual language program
Saugus Union School District board members heard from a Castaic Union School District board member about a little girl at Rosedell Elementary who is “fighting like a unicorn” against her…
SUSD school nurse and Castaic Union School District Board Member Laura Pearson presents SUSD board members with "Fight Like a Unicorn" shirts, on March 19, 2019. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.
Group shares student’s fight with leukemia with SUSD
Saugus Union School District board members heard from a Castaic Union School District board member about a little girl at Rosedell Elementary who is “fighting like a unicorn” against her…
SUSD, STA announce approval of SERP resolution
After the decision was read out loud from the dais for everyone to hear, a chorus of cheers and clapping filled the room as the members of the Saugus Teachers…
During Tuesday night's SUSD board meeting, Michelle Hill, president of the California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 112, recognized Tony DiTomasso, a district grounds supervisor for the last 40 years, March 6, 2019. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.
Saugus board honors school teachers, district staff during board meeting
In spite of the rainy weather, dozens of family members and colleagues came out to support those who were being honored by the Saugus Union School District governing board during…
Christopher Trunkey speaks at the Saugus Election forum held in James Foster Elementary School Thursday, September 13, 2018. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.
SUSD board member apologizes for actions taken during election
Saugus Union School District board member Chris Trunkey apologized publicly at Tuesday night’s school board meeting for his actions during the 2018 election that prompted a complaint from the Saugus…
Attendees hold up protest placards against board member David Barlavi during the Saugus Union School Board meeting in Valencia on Tuesday. Dan Watson/The Signal
Protestors return to SUSD board meeting
After having first protested against Saugus Union School District board member David Barlavi during the Feb. 5 board meeting, a group of protesters carrying signs and waving banners once again…
David Barlavi sits and listens to the protesters during a Saugus Union School District board meeting, February 5, 2019. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.
Saugus school board member receives death threats, files report with sheriff’s station
Saugus Union School District board member David Barlavi confirmed on Thursday a number of death threats prompted him to file a report with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station after…
Raul Rodriguez Jr., a protester at the event, held up a sign throughout the entire board meeting in reference to Barlavi's Facebook and social media posts regarding immigration, February 6, 2019. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.
Saugus board meeting turns heated over board member’s protest
Before the Saugus Union school board meeting got underway, the regularly scheduled public comment period during Tuesday night’s meeting featured a number of opinions regarding a gesture by David Barlavi,…
Dr. Isa De Armas, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Service shows a graph of the benefits of dual immersion during the Dual Language Immersion Program Community Presentation held at Highlands Elementary School in Santa Clarita on Tuesday. Dan Watson/The Signal
Saugus District, Highlands Elementary hold first dual immersion informational meeting
More than 125 Santa Clarita parents got their first glimpse of the Saugus Union School District’s Spanish dual language immersion program during an informational meeting held at Highlands Elementary Tuesday.…
Dr. Hawkins engages in a conversation with both parents and guardians of the school district to discuss her vision for the upcoming school year, and beyond. Eddy Martinez/The SIgnal.
Saugus Union head hosts talk
Superintendent Colleen Hawkins hosted the first of three Coffee with the Superintendent meetings on Thursday in which she, along with parents and district staff, shared their vision for the Saugus…
Colleen Hawkins officially assumed the position of superintendent of the Saugus Union School District July 1, and the public will have a chance to interact and meet with her at three Coffee with the Superintendent events. (Courtesy Art)
Saugus welcomes new superintendent
The Saugus Union School District Governing Board announced Thursday that it has found its next superintendent to replace retiring superintendent Joan Lucid. Colleen Hawkins is expected to officially assume the…
On Tuesday, the Saugus Union finalized the details of its upcoming Governing Board election election.
Saugus reacts to rising Independent Home Study numbers
With an increasing number of students and their families opting into the Independent Home Study program, the Saugus Union School District is looking to increase the educational resources available to…
Saugus Union School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal
Saugus district to pilot visitor management system
Two schools in the Saugus Union School District plan to begin piloting a new web-based visitor management system after spring break. Both Mountainview Elementary School and Plum Canyon Elementary School…
