The IUSD Board of Education’s meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6 will mark its final regular session of 2011, and there’s no shortage of business on the agenda.

A member of Northwood High School’s class of 2008 is one of only 32 college students in the U.S. to earn what is widely considered the world’s most prestigious scholarship.

With the help of an Irvine-based design firm, IUSD is in the process of developing a comprehensive plan that will be used to guide the construction of new schools and the modernization of existing sites over the next two decades.

The latest report from the Legislative Analyst’s Office, issued Nov. 16, indicates California's struggling economy is likely to trigger automatic cuts to public education that could reduce the school year in some districts.

Two IUSD high schools have been named semifinalists in the esteemed Grammy Signature School program, which annually recognizes campuses that provide exceptional music opportunities for students.

The Southern California Half Marathon and 5K race presented by Kaiser Permanente has teamed up with the Irvine Public Schools Foundation, which will be a charitable partner in the Jan. 7 event.

A Culverdale Elementary School teacher and a pair of local students braved the elements last weekend to take part in the 2011 Orange County Buddy Walk in Anaheim.

Music, games and tasty meals from some of the best food trucks in Orange County will be offered Sunday, Nov. 20, during the Irvine Food & Music Festival at Irvine High School. Presented by Irvine High’s Athletic Booster Club, the community event will be held from noon to 5:30 p.m.

IUSD has rolled out a new online resource for those interested in learning more about transitional kindergarten.