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Citizens for a Wiseburn Unified School District is currently made up of three parents in the Wiseburn elementary school district.  They are Lydia Rodriguez, Linda Cuesta and Daniel Juarez who are putting forth time and effort toward the successful completion of the unification process for the Wiseburn community. Together with the help of the community we are working towards achieving a Unified Wiseburn School District.                                               Why do we want to unify? 1. We desire to establish a unified school district that will be responsive to the unique needs      of our student population to have safe, small, academically successful schools.  2. We desire to provide a coordinated, sequential educational program for our children      preschool through twelfth grade. 3. We believe unification will increase collaboration between elementary staff, secondary      staff, and the community in our pursuit of national, state, county and local educational      goals. 4. We desire a unified educational system whereby educational expectations, and      accountability are driven by a single Board of Trustees and a single administration      representing the Wiseburn Community. 5. We believe that unification will provide a more effective use of district resources. 6. We desire to establish a high school to serve the Wiseburn Community.

CHIEF PETITIONER HISTORY:  Through the years we've had dedicated parents in the community invest time, effort, money, and an endless committment to this cause.  On behalf of the Wiseburn Community we'd like to say Thank You for caring enough about our children to make a difference in their future.

Tony Nakamura was one of the first Chief Petitioners when we began our quest in 2001.  Tony walked the streets of Wiseburn along with a multitude of families gathering signatures for our petition.  He was a key person in our stategy and planning to make the Petition Drive a success ang get us to the County Committee Hearings.  Mr Nakamura had to relocate his family out of state and was no longer able to participate as a Chief Petitioner.

Rosie Marie Connor-O'Donnell took Tony Nakamura's place in 2004.  Rosie's presentations at the State Hearings in 2004 as she spoke out for the Wiseburn children were valuable and inspirational.  Rosie was unable to stay in the Wiseburn district, however, she continues to dedicate her time and effort to our cause.

John Peterson was also one of the original Chief Petitioners when we began our quest in 2001.  John's motivation, drive, dedication , endless hours and expertise in the Unification process helped carry this movement from the Wiseburn district to the County and all the way to the State Board.  John Peterson had to relocate his family out of state and was no longer able to participate as Chief Petitioner, however, John continues to be involved.  He is determined to see the Wiseburn Unification through to the end.

View John Peterson's Letter to Daily Breeze Editor on June 10, 2005