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				<title><![CDATA[Announcing the 2026 Teacher and Classified Employees of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Migrant Services Advocate Mary Zamarripa and Bus Driver Estella Rico also were selected as Monterey County Classified Employees of the Year]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:25:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Public Hearing: SELPA meeting on April 16, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The public is invited to attend in person or via zoom]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[All Alisal USD third grade students are eligible to receive a Golden Ticket]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[If your third grade student passes the language portion of the CAASPP test, he or she could win a $250 gift]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:34:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Alisal USD well represented in Alisal Excellence and PBIS awards]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Eight Alisal USD members, including Superintendent Monica Anzo, were recognized recently for their contributions to uplifting the community.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:50:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Seeking coaches and referees for soccer program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Applications are due March 13. Be part of this exciting activity for our students!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:57:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Announcing the Provisional Appointment of Board Member Jesus Velasquez]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Alisal USD trustees appointed Jesus Velasquez during a special board meeting held Feb. 25, 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:34:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Orenda Education to conduct instructional study]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Study intended to evaluate District's systems and  teaching strategies to ensure our schools are providing the best possible environment for students]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:48:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rest in Peace, Trustee José Antonio Jiménez]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[José Antonio Jiménez. March 21, 1971 — January 12, 2026]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:50:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Transforming our Transitional Kinder and Preschool Curriculum]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[TK and Preschool parents: The District wants your feedback on the proposed curriculum changes]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:20:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Announcing the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) results]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are very pleased to report increases in the percentage of students meeting or exceeding standards across all subjects tested in the district:]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:50:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[California has two new laws to protect immigrant students at school]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Superintendent Mónica Anzo shares a letter with information about California Safe Haven Schools Act and the Sending Alerts to Families in Education (SAFE) Act.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:21:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New policy on use of cell phones and other electronic communications devices]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students will not be allowed to use their cell phones and other communication devices starting this school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:36:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Children 3-5 can now enroll at Buckhorn Early Learning Center]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Be part of history! Enroll your child in the inaugural class of the Buckhorn Early Learning Center]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:45:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Firearms Safety 2025]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:21:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parents now have access to iReady]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Online meeting will introduce families to the online tool iReady and how it helps with personalized learning.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:06:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[We are looking for sports coaches]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sport coaches provide more than sports instructions: they become trusted adults in the life of a child.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:59:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Alisal USD parents now have access to PowerSchool Parent Portal]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This exciting new tool will give parents access to their student's information at a glance]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:43:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A welcome message for staff and parents from Superintendent Monica Anzo]]></title>
				<link>http://loya.alisal.org/apps/news/article/2090440</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:34:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Superintendent Anzo responds to news of federal funding release]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The federal government was withholding nearly $7 billion in previously approved funding]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:46:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Statement regarding possible enforcement near Alisal USD school]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A photo depicting an arrest is circulating social media. The District is aware and is looking into it.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:14:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Alisal USD uses new app to maintain Board Agendas]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Board Agendas can now be found in two separate links in the District's website]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:56:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Announcing the 2025 Luminaria Awards]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year, 30 employees have been selected to receive the Luminaria Award for service and dedication to students and families.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Celebrating Years of Service and Retirements]]></title>
				<link>http://loya.alisal.org/apps/news/article/2075581</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 11:07:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District to propose new rules to limit use of cell phones and smart watches]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We would like to get our families input! Please fill out the survey and attend the town hall meeting on May 22, 2025 at 6 pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 10:43:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Alisal USD performance teams win gold at Stockton competition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The teams are composed of over 120 students in grades 1-6. The All Star Drumline, Colorguard, Cheer and Marimbas team competed in the Scholastic Junior Class. The Alisal Performance Arts Academy, composed of Mariachi, Marimbas and the District’s Folklorico Academy, competed together in the Scholastic Concert Junior class.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 19:01:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A reminder to families about the District's safety and security procedures.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Alisal USD has protocols in place designed to protect the integrity of the District's staff and students.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:56:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Intersession and Migrant Spring Programs]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The District will host an exciting spring program at VRB, Loya and Bardin schools. The migrant program will take place at Frank Paul]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:02:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Foklórico classes now open for enrollment]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Foklorico instructors will provide important information for parents during in-person meetings. Meetings to be held Feb.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 18:03:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Alisal USD resolution, a commitment to serve as a "Safe Havens" school district]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[January 2017 resolution commits to the success of students, regardless of immigration status ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex and gender identity, socio-economic status, or ability.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:44:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Basketball season begins in January]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are now signing up players. And we'd love to get more coaches too!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:38:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Announcing the winners of the Fall 2024 Art & Poetry Contest]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Forty-six artists and poets from 12 schools will receive a medal and a gift card each. They will be recognized at a special celebration on Dec. 9.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:52:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Local Control Accountability Plan]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Alisal Union School District Board of Trustees approved the Local Control Accountability Plan on June 26, 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:42:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[When to keep students home/cuando dejar a los estudiantes en casa]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you wonder when it's safe to send students to school after an illness, this chart will help you make an informed decision]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 08:41:40 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[After School Enrichment Programs]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[After School Enrichment classes will begin soon. Enrollment will be limited. Sign up today!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:36:09 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2024 Luminaria Recipients]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Luminaria Award is presented to staff members who have distinguished themselves for their service and dedication to students and families; who shine a bright light for others to follow.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 11:18:23 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to Our New Website!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Welcome to our new and improved website! We are pleased to present a more user-friendly and robust website to better serve our community, families and staff.

We hope that you will find the new website easy to use and informative. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact the Public Information Officer at PIO@Alisal.org, or 831-753-5700 ext. 2002.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 22:25:55 -0700</pubDate>
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