Charter Clears a Hurdle, Clayton Valley Seniors Graduate, Council Tackles Vandalism Problem

The news in Clayton last week again centered on the progress of Clayton Valley High becoming a charter school.

have signed the petition in favor of making Clayton Valley a charter school. With a majority of the teachers on board, the next step is to get approval from the Mount Diablo Unified School District board. Superintendent Steven Lawrence received the charter petition Wednesday and has 30 days to hold a public hearing.

The charter document can be accessed here.

Last week also marked the last one at Clayton Valley High for seniors. Graduates received their diplomas Tuesday at the Sleep Train Pavilion.

— Victoria Kobold, Cassady Clifton and J.P. De Souza — and their message was to remember their high school years but to use what they have learned to thrive as adults.

The City Council hit on a number of subjects in its.

It was highlighted by Police Chief Dan Lawrence speaking to the council about a string of vandalism hitting the city in the last year. He told council members they should consider installing security cameras to deter vandals.

On a sad note, last week marked the end of the .

The good news is Clayton Patch meteorologist Gina De Vecchio accepted a job with an ABC affiliate in Maryland. Good luck, Gina!

One weekly feature left Clayton Patch, but another was added.

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