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				<title><![CDATA[Notice of Public Hearing: 2026-27 Budget]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The District will host a Public Hearing on June 4, 2026, to allow for public comment regarding the 2026-27 Budget]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:01:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Alisal USD Comprehensive Wellness Programs Shine under the Spotlight]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Services Highlighted at County Leadership Gathering and Sen. John Laird's Visit]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 12:52:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Now Enrolling for TK and Kindergarten]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Enrollment is now open for children who were born between Sept. 2, 2021 and Sept. 1, 2022 for Transitional Kinder. Children who will turn 5 on or before Sept. 2 can enroll in Kindergarten]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:44:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer school is here!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summer Session for all students will take place from June 8 - July 19. Migrant Mesa takes place June 8 - July 2. Find all the information here!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:02:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Special Education Families Survey]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The California Department of Education is inviting Special Education families to answer a survey to help evaluate services]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:49:00 -0700</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[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[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[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[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[Inscripciones de TK y Kinder]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Las inscripciones para estudiantes que ingresan a Kinder Transicional y Kinder ya están abiertas. Inscriba a su hija o hijo hoy.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:12:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent Teacher Conferences/Conferencías de padres y maestra(o)s]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Minimum Day schedule on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. 
Horario de día mínimo el lunes, martes y jueves.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:44:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TK & Kinder Registration]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Registration for Transitional Kinder and Kinder is now open. Register you child today.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:17:00 -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>
				<link>http://montebella.alisal.org/apps/news/article/2152517</link>
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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[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[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>
				<link>http://montebella.alisal.org/apps/news/article/2108206</link>
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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>
				<link>http://montebella.alisal.org/apps/news/article/2097329</link>
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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[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>
				<link>http://montebella.alisal.org/apps/news/article/2082906</link>
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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://montebella.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[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[School Site Council Meeting on 10/17/24 – Agenda Link]]></title>
				<link>http://montebella.alisal.org/apps/news/article/1980373</link>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 13 Oct 2024 19:54:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PBIS Platinum Implementation Award 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://montebella.alisal.org/apps/news/article/1973014</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Monte Bella Elementary School has been recognized for its PBIS implementation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:57:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[When to keep students home/cuando dejar a los estudiantes en casa]]></title>
				<link>http://montebella.alisal.org/apps/news/article/1959189</link>
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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[Back to School Night-Noche de regreso a la escuela]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[August 14, 2024 @ 6:00-7:30 pm 
14 de agosto de 6:00-7:30 pm]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 10 Aug 2024 12:57:04 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome Back to School! – ¡Bienvenidos de regreso a clases!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The first day of school is August 7, 2024.  El primer día de clases es el 7 de agosto.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Aug 2024 02:03:22 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome back, students!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are glad to see you for the new school year!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:21:41 -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>
				<link>http://montebella.alisal.org/apps/news/article/1912286</link>
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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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