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RELEASE FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2001
International School of
Monterey Signs Lease with PGUSD
MONTEREY, CA - April 6, 2001 -
The International School of Monterey (ISM) announced today the signing
of a lease with the Pacific Grove Unified School District (PGUSD)
for space at the David Avenue School site yesterday morning. Scheduled
to open as a K-2 charter school in September of 2001, this lease
signifies another milestone in ISM's history.
"If you build it, they will
come," quotes Joanne Storkan, an original founding Board Member.
"We feel very good about the relationship we have built with
Superintendent Jack Marchi and Asst. Superintendent Robin Blakley
at PGUSD and the fair lease presented to us. The community, especially
around the school site, also seems extremely supportive."
ISM is the first International
charter school and joins a network of 1182 schools in more than
101 countries worldwide. As a charter school, ISM combines the open
access of a public school with the freedom for innovation allowed
by the charter option.
" I am honored to be associated
with such a hard-working parent group," states Storkan. "And
the support from our charter-granting District, King City, has also
been immense."
Chrissie Jahn, another Board member
adds, "as we go into the final months before opening, we will
be concentrating on administrative issues such as hiring teachers,
curriculum development, community outreach and fundraising.
We have a goal of raising $250,000 by July, which is no small feat.
However, we believe that this project is too important not to pursue
and that many in the community feel the same way."
The International School of Monterey
was started by a group of parents with the vision of creating a
school to educate all students toward becoming conscientious, compassionate
and responsible citizens of the world. This is done using a philosophy
centered on inquiry-based teaching (the International Baccalaureate
Primary Years Program) and utilizes the best educational programs
and practices from around the world. More information on ISM is
available online at www.ismonterey.org or by calling (831) 375-3480.
For more information reporters
may contact:
Chrissie Jahn
(831) 484-8080
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