Dr. General Davie, the interim superintendent of the Natomas Unified School District, was our guest speaker today. In addition to having previously served as superintendent for NUSD, Dr. Davie is also a Kiwanian and currently serves as president of the Carmichael club. It was both an honor and treat to have him with us for the meeting.
The superintedent presented an update on the budget situation for the district, and outlined his strategy for reversing a trend.
During the announcements portion of the meeting, there were plenty of plans announced for upcoming community service, including a work day at the Kiwanis Family House on Sunday, February 7. This will be a major project assisting in laying a brick patio and other services around the facility.
This was our last regularly scheduled lunch meeting for 2009. There will be a breakfast meeting at Panera Bread on Del Paso Road on Tuesday, Dec. 22, at 7:30 a.m.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Dr. General Davie to speak at next Kiwanis meeting
On December 15, 2009, the Kiwanis Club of Natomas will host a presentation by the Natomas Unified School District (NUSD) Interim Superintendent Dr. General S. Davie, Jr. Dr. Davie served as NUSD superintendent from 1991to 1998. Dr. Davie, who was superintendent of the San Juan Unified School District from 1998-2005, will serve as NUSD interim superintendent while the NUSD Board searches for a permanent replacement for Dr. Steve Farrar. Dr. Davie starts his new job Dec. 1.
Dr. Davie has won praise from educators, parents and elected officials for his leadership skills, experience with budget issues and efforts to improve community relations.
California Secretary of Education Glen Thomas, whose children attended school in the San Juan Unified District, said Davie is an effective communicator with “outstanding” interpersonal skills.
“In retirement, Dr. Davie has continued to serve students and schools through various improvement processes and efforts,” Thomas stated. “And he has remained active in the community, including serving on the board of the Sacramento Children’s Home and as President of the Carmichael Kiwanis Club.”
“General has the skills that will be helpful in assisting a district to navigate the troubled financial times we now face,” Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools Dave Gordon stated in a letter of recommendation. “He works well with employee organizations and Board members, and he is a man of the highest integrity.”
Dr. Davie, a resident of Citrus Heights, has been active in a number of regional and statewide educational groups including the Association of California School Administrators and the California Department of Education K-16 Master Plan Statewide Task Force. He was named “Superintendent of the Year” in 1996 by the Sacramento Urban League and received the Marcus Foster Award from the Association of California School Administrators.
The Kiwanis Club of Natomas is part of Kiwanis International, which includes 9,000 clubs with more than 300,000 members in 96 nations. In 2008, Kiwanis clubs around the world donated more than $100 million and almost 6 million volunteer hours for community service projects worldwide.
The Kiwanis Club of Natomas meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays (except holidays) from Noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Straw Hat Pizza at 4441 E. Commerce Way @ Benefit Way and the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays (except holidays) from 7:25 a.m. to 8:25 a.m., in the Panera Bread at 2731 Del Paso Road (adjacent to Hair Phases).
Dr. Davie has won praise from educators, parents and elected officials for his leadership skills, experience with budget issues and efforts to improve community relations.
California Secretary of Education Glen Thomas, whose children attended school in the San Juan Unified District, said Davie is an effective communicator with “outstanding” interpersonal skills.
“In retirement, Dr. Davie has continued to serve students and schools through various improvement processes and efforts,” Thomas stated. “And he has remained active in the community, including serving on the board of the Sacramento Children’s Home and as President of the Carmichael Kiwanis Club.”
“General has the skills that will be helpful in assisting a district to navigate the troubled financial times we now face,” Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools Dave Gordon stated in a letter of recommendation. “He works well with employee organizations and Board members, and he is a man of the highest integrity.”
Dr. Davie, a resident of Citrus Heights, has been active in a number of regional and statewide educational groups including the Association of California School Administrators and the California Department of Education K-16 Master Plan Statewide Task Force. He was named “Superintendent of the Year” in 1996 by the Sacramento Urban League and received the Marcus Foster Award from the Association of California School Administrators.
The Kiwanis Club of Natomas is part of Kiwanis International, which includes 9,000 clubs with more than 300,000 members in 96 nations. In 2008, Kiwanis clubs around the world donated more than $100 million and almost 6 million volunteer hours for community service projects worldwide.
The Kiwanis Club of Natomas meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays (except holidays) from Noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Straw Hat Pizza at 4441 E. Commerce Way @ Benefit Way and the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays (except holidays) from 7:25 a.m. to 8:25 a.m., in the Panera Bread at 2731 Del Paso Road (adjacent to Hair Phases).
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Meeting Highlights - November 17, 2009
The guest speaker at today's meeting was Lisa Rojas, the executive director of the Natomas Schools Foundation >>link. She told how the foundation is adjusting to trying times by continuing to apply for grants, to target support for programs in the school district, including science programs, music and athletics. She also talked about efforts to strengthen a HOSTS-type program in each of the school, recruiting volunteer community members to mentor students who are behind in their reading skills.
Topics of the discussion at the meeting included an update on the Kiwanis regional conference, progress of the Inderkum High School Key Club and discussion of possible holiday service projects.
Topics of the discussion at the meeting included an update on the Kiwanis regional conference, progress of the Inderkum High School Key Club and discussion of possible holiday service projects.
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