Stan “Data” Dobbs HAYWARD | EDUCATION | Former Hayward Councilmember Olden Henson often bestows the honorific of commander on his city’s superintendent of schools because, well, he served in the U.S. Navy. “Commander” Stan Dobbs, though, prefers the nickname, “Data,” as… Read More ›
Donald Evans
‘Data’ Dobbs Denies Ever Dropping Candidacy For Hayward Superintendent
HAYWARD SCHOOL BOARD | Hayward’s new Superintendent, Stan Dobbs, claims he never dropped out of the superintendent race in a recent interview with the East Bay Citizen at the July 24 board meeting despite evidence that proves otherwise. Dobbs blatantly… Read More ›
Evans Says He Was Eyeing Job In Berkeley Since Last Year
Dr. Donald Evans BERKELEY | The former Hayward superintendent of schools Dr. Donald Evans labeled his new role as head of the Berkeley Unified School District as “his ministry,” in a profile today in Berkeleyside, while his previous flock prays for enlightenment on their… Read More ›
The Patch Mowed Over
SUNDAY COLUMN | Once upon a time a major media corporation believed hyperlocal was the key to journalism’s revival. AOL and then the Huffington Post put this belief in Patch. The idea was good, except Patch wasn’t hyperlocal, it was… Read More ›
EXCLUSIVE: While In Hayward, Berkeley’s New Superintendent Racked Up A High Number Of Absences; Travel Expenses
EDUCATION//BERKELEY/HAYWARD | Berkeley’s newly-hired superintendent of schools, Dr. Donald Evans, missed an excessive number of schools days due to absences and vacations, while also attending a high number of education-related conferences around the country, costing his former employer–the Hayward Unified School District–over $16,000… Read More ›
Hayward School Board Approves $229,500 Contract For Interim Superintendent
HAYWARD SCHOOL BOARD | A $229,500 contract for interim superintendent Stan “Data” Dobbs was unanimously approved by the Hayward school board early Thursday morning, despite some controversy over his lack of an administrative credential and former employment with the district just over six months… Read More ›
Some Hayward School Board Members Advocating For Large Supe Contract
Stan “Data” Dobbs has strong support from Hayward school board members John Taylor and Lisa Brunner. HAYWARD SCHOOL BOARD | The contract likely approved Wednesday evening by the Hayward school board for appointed interim superintendent Stan “Data” Dobbs may equal… Read More ›
Hayward School Board Chooses Dobbs As Next Superintendent
HAYWARD | The Hayward School Board chose its former Chief Financial Officer Stanley Dobbs as the district’s finalist for superintendent this Saturday. He would replace Dr. Donald Evans who announced his departure from the district last month to become Berkeley’s… Read More ›
On Both Sides Of The Bay, Politicians Shamelessly Kiss Up To The Warriors
SUNDAY COLUMN | When it comes to the Golden State Warriors these days all types of ass-kissing is permissible. The grand prize: an NBA team on the rise and which side of the Bay they will call home within the next… Read More ›
Donald Evans Named Berkeley’s New Superintendent
EDUCATION | Hayward Superintendent Donald Evans was confirmed as Berkeley’s new school superintendent Wednesday and will start his new job July 1 after spending just 18 months at the helm in Hayward. Evans would not clarify why he was leaving… Read More ›
Hayward’s Superintendent Offers Vision He Likely Wont Be Around For
HAYWARD SCHOOL BOARD | In the midst of Dr. Donald Evans’s likely departure as Hayward’s superintendent of schools for the same job in Berkeley, he produced a short presentation Saturday to a meager attendance of just a few dozen, many district staff or elected officials,… Read More ›
Boston Bombings Another Reason Why Oakland Must Join Regional Radio System
SUNDAY COLUMN | Two men in Oakland Athletics jersey, backpacks strapped to their bodies mill around thousands of A’s fans patiently lined up outside the O.co Coliseum in anticipation of a popular bobblehead promotion. Fans love the promotion and wait… Read More ›
Hayward School Superintendent Is Finalist For Berkeley Job
Dr. Donald Evans was named Hayward superintendent in Nov. 2011. HAYWARD | The superintendent of the Hayward Unified School District is a finalist for the same position in Berkeley, The Citizen has learned. Berkeley Unified will formally announce Dr. Donald… Read More ›
To No Avail, Reynoso Pushes For Investigation; Heredia’s Absence Is Excused
HAYWARD SCHOOL BOARD SCANDAL | Another school board meeting in Hayward, another chance lost to confront serious allegations of potential violations of the state’s sunshine laws. Since allegations surfaced July 25 of an undisclosed romance between Hayward school board President Jesus… Read More ›
Hayward School Board Member May Be Paid For Controversial Absence From Last Meeting
HAYWARD SCHOOL BOARD SCANDAL | Apparently Hayward school board member Maribel Heredia has a note from home. Following her conspicuous absence from the school board’s last meeting, Aug. 22, due to a family emergency in Southern California, the district’s superintendent… Read More ›
Hayward School Trustee Absent From Previous Meeting Was Vacationing In SoCal
HAYWARD SCHOOL BOARD SCANDAL | On Aug. 21, Hayward school board member Maribel Heredia began her day with a morning latte in Newport Beach in Southern California. The brief respite came a day before the Hayward School Board would meet… Read More ›
No-Confidence Vote Against Armas Thwarted By Hayward School District Staff
HAYWARD SCHOOL BOARD SCANDAL | Amid public calls for Hayward school board President Jesus Armas to resign following an alleged affair with fellow board member Maribel Heredia, an agendized discussion over procedures for a vote of no-confidence never occurred Wednesday night after school… Read More ›
Reynoso Asks For Investigation Into Affair Among Hayward School Board Members
Luis Reynoso HAYWARD SCHOOL BOARD SCANDAL | Just hours after an explosive account Wednesday of two Hayward school board officials caught in an alleged secret affair, the board began dealing with the potential ramifications of the improper relationship, including a… Read More ›