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The Santa
Maria Valley Industry Education Council (SMVIEC) and the Economic Development
Association are again sponsoring the popular Principal For a Day event
on Monday, March 17.
More than 30 Santa Maria Valley business and community leaders will
have an opportunity to "rule the school" at public and private
school campuses. They will spend the morning at the school site to learn
more about the challenges facing local educators. After their on-site
experiences, they will meet at the Elks Lodge to share their experiences
and receive recognition for their participation.
The luncheon event this year will also include the presentation of computer
packages to eight students through the SMVIEC's Computer Connections
program. A joint partnership between the SMVIEC and the Santa Maria
Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Computer Connections program helps students
to bridge the "digital divide" that separates under-served
students who do not have access to technology in their home.
The students who are receiving a computer package have been identified
through their district as a child who would benefit from having a computer
in their home to assist with their schoolwork.
The businesses and organizations that made this distribution possible
are: the Employers Advisory Council, Hacienda Bank, the Santa Maria
Police Officers Association, Toyota of Santa Maria, Diani Construction,
and the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce.
More information is available by contacting Peggy Greer, SMVIEC Liaison
at 349-0443.
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