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Congressional Art Competition
The office of Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-Concord) is now accepting submissions for the annual Congressional Art Competition from high school students in his district.
“Every year I am so impressed by the talent of the students in our district who participate in the Congressional Art Competition,” DeSaulnier said in an announcement Tuesday. “I am pleased to again host this event as an opportunity for young artists to showcase and be recognized for their creativity.”
Submissions are open through April 5 at 5 p.m., with the winning piece set to be displayed in Washington D.C. and the winning artist set to be invited to a reception in the capitol. Art work can be submitted via email to Kaylee.deland@mail.house.gov.
Education and AI presentation
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District is set to host a presentation on the use of artificial intelligence technology in district schools, during which officials will seek to answer questions and address concerns from parents and caregivers.
“To better prepare our students for the increasingly complex demands of the 21st century workforce, we aim to provide the best resources so our students can benefit from exemplary learning experiences and instructional practices,” SRVUSD Superintendent John Malloy said in an announcement Wednesday. “It is in our best interest as educators to carefully assess the potential of AI integration in our teaching and learning strategies.”
SRVUSD Director of Technology Kelly Hilton and Pine Valley Middle School teacher Kyle Costamagna are set to lead the presentation next Wednesday (Feb. 28) from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the district headquarters at 699 Old Orchard Drive. in Danville. Registration and more information are available here.
Climate Action Task Force applications
The City of San Ramon is seeking applicants to serve on the city’s newly formed Climate Action Task force, following a vote to form the body from the City Council on Jan. 23.
The task force was established to work with city staff and solicit public input on the city’s updated climate action plan, and to move towards establishing a permanent environmental committee following the updated plan’s adoption.
Applications for the following positions on the task force are open to San Ramon residents through March 17: One representative from the Chamber of Commerce, one youth representative in grade 10 or grade 11, one representative from a nonprofit centered on environment and/or climate, one representative from the energy industry, one representative from the construction or landscaping industries, one educational or school district representative, one at-large member, and two alternate at-large members.
More information and applications are available here.
Danville Downtown project contract
Officials with the Town of Danville have announced a more than $4.1 million contract with Grade Tech Inc. for work on the Downtown Master Plan Catalyst Project, which aims to welcome pedestrian traffic and facilitate community gathering spaces.
The Town Council voted to approve the contract at their most recent meeting Tuesday.
Following the award of the contract, town staff and Grade Tech are set to start on an initial projecting phasing plan as well as a public outreach campaign. Work on the project is set to be conducted in phases with the goal of minimizing traffic and business impacts.
Construction on the project was originally set to commence in late spring, but that timeline could be moved up according to an announcement from town officials on Thursday, with construction set to be finished by late fall.
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