Page 8 September 15, 2016 TORRANCE TRIBUNE City Council from front page were followed correctly regarding the TRC information, but it was noted that needed is a step-by-step process that explains how information is reviewed and who approves its publication. “What are the procedures for vetting the information that will show up on the newsletter? Was that information vetted properly before it was even allowed in the newsletter?,” Councilman Geoff Rizzo said. “We find that it was not vetted properly. I think we are looking at procedure issues, more than policy issues.” Smith, who took full responsibility for the incident, guaranteed the council that he would look at all information intended for the newsletter and make final decisions on what will publish, as he has been doing so far. “I currently already look at all the newsletters before they are issued,” Smith said. “I’d say ninety-eight percent of all newsletters that have ever been published, I have seen; in this particular incident, it was an oversight on my part.” The city began publishing its weekly e-newsletter in September of 2011, based on a request by then Councilman Cliff Numark. At first Torrance eNewsletter was a weekly publication that featured the community services department and shared activities that included cultural, parks, recreation, and library activities for the upcoming week. Since the newsletter has grown and Smith shared with the council that at the moment, all information goes through one staff member who writes, another staff member who will edit and the final process involves his edits and final approval. The council will revisit the guidelines and policies in the following weeks, with updated language that describes the vetting process for information to be published. “We will be making a more concerted effort in reviewing each newsletter and as information comes forward. We were, for this particular incident, trying to get information out that just came in briefly and share that with the community,” Smith said. “It was not our intent to take any position with that particular document. We will take a much closer look at outside information when out comes in, whether we share it or not in the newsletter and social media.” • School Board from front page professional development during the school year, summer professional development allows teachers the opportunity to develop their subject matter knowledge without having to miss class time.” In addition to being well prepared by the district’s training, teachers throughout the district, such as fourth-grade teacher at Arnold Elementary Rubina Ahmed put in an extra effort to meet the first day of school head on. “I start very early, almost a month in advance to get all my ducks in a row to ease the tension,” Ahmed said. “Of course you want to meet all the parents on the first day and have small first impression conversations with the students, but we always have so little time. I am both eager and nervous because I want everything to go perfectly which helps in setting the tone, but of course you have to be flexible.” Setting the tone on the first day of school allows for a smoother transition into the rest of the semester for both students and teachers. “I think everyone is both nervous and excited on the first day of school, but in a good way. The planning we do isn’t just for the first day, but for the entire year, really,” Lang said. “The start of the school year is just a busy time with lots of activity and problem-solving. I spend much of my time answering questions, solving problems, and making sure that teachers and students have what they need to be successful.” School Board President Deutsch, who began as a volunteer, spent the morning at Arnold Elementary for its first day back and recalls fondly the anticipation the feeling of anticipating the first day of school as a parent. “It was very nostalgic for me to attend the first day of school at Arnold Elementary School. My daughter and son are now in grad school and college and it brought back so many wonderful memories,” Deutsch said. “I’m very proud of what our school district continues to do for our students, administrators, teachers, staff and our community. We continue to improve and succeed in the classroom as well as ensure the safety and welfare of everyone in our campuses and surrounding neighborhoods.” While the first day of school is incredibly important, it is just the beginning to the district’s, and every school’s, overall mission throughout the academic school year. “The vision for a school transcends more than a day or even a year. It is a continuous process that builds as time goes by,” Principal Lang said. “At Arnold Elementary, our staff collaborates on a regular basis to develop curriculum and plan engaging lessons so that all students can reach their full potential. “The first day simply marks the beginning of this process, so while it is exciting, the real fun happens inside every classroom throughout the year,” concluded Lang. • “The council will revisit the guidelines and policies in the following weeks, with updated language that describes the vetting process for information to be published.” CLASSIFIEDS ADS The deadline for classified copy and payment is NOON on Tuesday. We reserve the right to reject, edit, and determine proper classification of classified ads. Email ad copy to: class@heraldpublications.com. 1x 2x 3x 4x 3 Lines $40 $50 $60 $70 4 Lines $45 $55 $65 $75 Need more lines? 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