Editor,
The current Kerfuffle in Washington regarding the loss of health insurance subsidies could be over in a few days. Just call Canada, Japan, Germany, Norway, or any other Western Democracy. Ask what they do, then copy it, Then do it! Us Mercians would save half and get better healthcare, the providers would get better pay, and the nightmare complexity of our healthcare system would be over. No clerical person in an insurance office would tell your mother she can't have her cancer removed. One other little thing, get rid of insurance grifters, PBMs, privately held medical offices and hospitals. It would be health care paradise. Every other civilized nation does this, why can't we. Oh! It is profiteers and Republicans, the same cowards that did not convict Trump when they had a chance to.
Don McKechnie
Sierraville, Sparks, directly over the center of the earth.
Hello,
I have been aware of ongoing discussions regarding a lawsuit filed by Debra Lucero against Plumas County following the abrupt termination of her CAO role.
In October of 2025, Ms. Lucero sued Plumas County for retaliation, defamation, breach of employment contract, breach of covenant of good faith, failure to perform mandatory duty to investigate complaints, failure to perform mandatory duty to protect whistleblowers, failure to perform mandatory duty to abide by civil service rules, negligent hiring, negligent supervision, negligent training, violations of the Brown Act, intentional infliction of emotional distress, economic injuries, lost wages, lost future wages, medical expenses, lost retirement and other benefits, relocation costs, reputational harm, attorney's fees, costs, and
more.
I was expecting so see discussion of this at a Board of Supervisors meeting, likely under a closed session agenda item, with a report out of the results of the closed session to the public after Board review of the Settlement Agreement.
When this did not happen, I filed a public record request and received the attached copy of the Settlement Agreement in response.
I think it is very important for Plumas County residents to know that the Board of Supervisors authorized a $300,000 payment to ex-CAO Lucero for release of all of her claims against Plumas County.
Although the Settlement Agreement is a release of claims Plumas County, it is quite apparent that the Board knows they have committed many of the claims made by Ms. Lucero.
It seems highly irregular that this was not shared with the tax payers of Plumas County who are directly impacted by the Board's actions.
Please report this to the public. Thank you.
Best regards,
Linda Judge
(The Settlement Agreement is posted on
sierrabooster.com)
Thanks for keeping the Booster alive! And, for all the hard work you put into it.
Happy New Year! Virginia
Families and community members are invited to review math instructional materials currently under consideration by the District as part of our curriculum adoption process this year.
The math curriculum materials are currently available for public viewing in Room 12 at Loyalton High School. Please be sure to check in at the high school's front office before heading to room 12. If you are in Downieville, please email ssnider@spjusd.org or call 530-993-1660 to arrange access.
If you are interested in viewing the materials during the holiday break, please stop by the school, or call 530-993-1660 to arrange access if nobody is there.
Beginning January 5, 2026 the materials can be viewed during normal school business hours, or by appointment, by calling 530-993-1660 or emailing ssnider@spjusd.org.
Community feedback will be one of several factors considered in the curriculum review process, alongside educator evaluation and alignment to instructional goals.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our students. I wish each and every one of you a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable holiday season.
Sincerely,
Sean Snider
Superintendent
Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District
P.O. Box 955
109 Beckwith Road
Loyalton, CA 96118
