https://ar51141.github.io/independent-pa/Recent content on The Independent PAHugoen-usnewsroom@independentpa.local (The Independent PA Newsroom)newsroom@independentpa.local (The Independent PA Newsroom)Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:20:00 +0000https://ar51141.github.io/independent-pa/about/Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:20:00 +0000newsroom@independentpa.local (The Independent PA Newsroom)https://ar51141.github.io/independent-pa/about/<p>The Independent PA is a visual-first local newsroom for students in Palo Alto.</p> <p>We publish short, factual, source-cited reporting designed for fast reading without losing journalistic standards.</p> <h2 id="editorial-approach">Editorial approach</h2> <ul> <li>Report what happened clearly</li> <li>Show what is confirmed and what is still developing</li> <li>Cite sources directly</li> <li>Separate reporting from opinion</li> </ul> <h2 id="coverage-priorities">Coverage priorities</h2> <ul> <li>Schools and district decisions</li> <li>Student life and public safety</li> <li>City policy that affects daily student experience</li> <li>Cost, access, and equity stories</li> </ul>https://ar51141.github.io/independent-pa/contact/Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:20:00 +0000newsroom@independentpa.local (The Independent PA Newsroom)https://ar51141.github.io/independent-pa/contact/<p>For tips, corrections, and story ideas:</p> <ul> <li><strong>General:</strong> <a href="mailto:newsroom@independentpa.org">newsroom@independentpa.org</a></li> <li><strong>Corrections:</strong> <a href="mailto:corrections@independentpa.org">corrections@independentpa.org</a></li> <li><strong>Partnerships:</strong> <a href="mailto:partnerships@independentpa.org">partnerships@independentpa.org</a></li> </ul> <h2 id="tip-policy">Tip policy</h2> <ul> <li>Anonymous tips are accepted</li> <li>We verify independently before publication</li> <li>We do not publish unverified claims</li> </ul> <h2 id="corrections-policy">Corrections policy</h2> <p>If we get something wrong, we correct it transparently and timestamp the update.</p>https://ar51141.github.io/independent-pa/policies/Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:20:00 +0000newsroom@independentpa.local (The Independent PA Newsroom)https://ar51141.github.io/independent-pa/policies/<h2 id="editorial-standards">Editorial standards</h2> <ul> <li>Accuracy first</li> <li>Multiple sources where possible</li> <li>Clear attribution and links</li> <li>Distinguish news, analysis, and opinion</li> </ul> <h2 id="image-policy">Image policy</h2> <p>Every published story must include:</p> <ul> <li>a relevant image</li> <li>image credit</li> <li>image source link or ownership note</li> </ul> <h2 id="ai-disclosure">AI disclosure</h2> <p>AI may be used for drafting or formatting support. Final factual checks and publication decisions are human-reviewed.</p> <h2 id="community-guidelines">Community guidelines</h2> <p>We do not permit harassment, hate speech, or doxxing in any public comment channel.</p>https://ar51141.github.io/independent-pa/staff/Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:20:00 +0000newsroom@independentpa.local (The Independent PA Newsroom)https://ar51141.github.io/independent-pa/staff/<h2 id="newsroom-team">Newsroom Team</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Editor in Chief:</strong> TBD</li> <li><strong>Managing Editor:</strong> TBD</li> <li><strong>News Editor:</strong> TBD</li> <li><strong>Visual Editor:</strong> TBD</li> <li><strong>Audience Editor:</strong> TBD</li> <li><strong>Contributors:</strong> TBD</li> </ul> <h2 id="join-the-team">Join the team</h2> <p>We welcome student reporters, photographers, designers, and editors.</p> <p>To apply, email the contact address on the Contact page with:</p> <ul> <li>your name</li> <li>grade</li> <li>role interest</li> <li>2–3 work samples (or a short writing sample)</li> </ul>https://ar51141.github.io/independent-pa/posts/2026-03-01-the-600k-exit-a-paly-student-guide/Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:48:00 +0000newsroom@independentpa.local (The Independent PA Newsroom)https://ar51141.github.io/independent-pa/posts/2026-03-01-the-600k-exit-a-paly-student-guide/<h2 id="summary">Summary</h2> <ul> <li>What happened: PAUSD separated from Superintendent Don Austin, and public reporting cites a $596,802 separation package.</li> <li>Why it matters: This is a high-value district leadership decision tied to governance and budget context students track.</li> <li>What to watch next: Board meeting updates, formal district documents, and follow-up reporting clarifying terms and timeline.</li> </ul> <h2 id="read-the-full-source">Read the full source</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/goto?open&amp;id=DRENUK61A304">PAUSD BoardDocs — Special Board Meeting (Feb 20, 2026)</a></li> <li><a href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/goto?open&amp;id=DRFU6P7A8F30">PAUSD BoardDocs — Special Board Meeting (Feb 23, 2026)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.pausd.org/about-us/board-of-education">PAUSD Board of Education page</a></li> <li><a href="https://palyvoice.com/186941/news/school-board-separates-from-superintendent/">The Paly Voice reporting</a></li> </ul>