Elliot Fills Chakmak’s BUSD Board Seat
Jim Elliot, who served on the Bonita Unified School District Governing Board from 2003-2017, was unanimously selected to replace Board Member Krista Chakmak following her August resignation.
School Board Avoids Million-Dollar Special Election
Following Board Member Krista Chakmak’s resignation, the Bonita Unified School District Governing Board voted to avoid a million-dollar special election and fill her seat by provisional appointment.
Chakmak Resigns from School Board Amid Mask Choice Protest
School Board Member Krista Chakmak resigns position at Aug. 4 Bonita Unified School Board Meeting alongside protests by mask-choice advocates.
BUSD Announces In-Person Instruction Four Days per Week
Superintendent Carl Coles announced that all students are welcome back to their respective schools four days a week starting May 10.
Parents Torn, Excited As Students Return to In-Person Learning
After an announced on-campus return, parents weigh-in on their decisions to send their students back to campus.
School District Addresses COVID-19, Career and Technical Education Programs
Bonita Unified School District Superintendent Carl Coles updated parents and community members on the district’s efforts to tackle COVID-19 and reopen elementary schools during the State of the District virtual event.
BUSD Hosts Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Amidst Solidified Student Return Schedule
As COVID-19 cases continue to drop in Los Angeles County, Bonita Unified School District pushes forward with a confirmed return date of Apr. 5 and a commitment to a safe environment for all staff.
BUSD Board of Education Votes to Comply with COVID-19 Rules
Bonita Unified School District Board of Education unanimously votes to affirm compliance with all COVID-19 health and safety mandates during a special meeting on Feb. 16.
Bonita Teachers Union Condemns Board Member’s Anti-Mask Posts
Bonita Unified Teachers Association condemned recent social media posts of Bonita Unified Governing Board Member Krista Chakmak declaring her opposition to wearing a face mask in public.
Final November 2020 Election Results for Local Races
Here are the local election results as of Friday, November 6 at 9:00am.