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Board Meeting, September 11, 2024 at 6:30pm / Junta ...
Our board meetings are conducted both in person in the Jack Kramer Administration Center located at 401 N. Fairview Avenue, Goleta, or online via Zoom Audio. For the board meeting schedule, agendas, minutes, and links to the virtual board meeting and the public comment request form, please either visit our website at gusd.us/Board or click HERE . Public Comment Procedure: Per Board ByLaws: Individual speakers are generally allowed three minutes to address the Board on each agenda or non-agenda item. The time may be reduced by the Board president, depending on the number of speakers on any given issue. Speakers should be prepared to adapt their comments accordingly. When a speaker wishes to comment on multiple items, the speaking time may be limited so as not to interfere with the timely completion of the Board’s business. Virtual public comments will be accepted via the Public Comment Request Form up until 4:00 PM the day of the board meeting For in-person public comments, a public comment request card must be filled out between 6:15 - 6:30 PM pm in the Board Room Public comments on closed session agenda items only must be made in person at 5:00 PM in Room 8. Translation Procedure : If you will attend the in-person meeting and require translation, you must arrive promptly by 6:15 PM for translation setup. To set up translation in any language, log in to the meeting. Once the meeting starts, c lick on the "More" button (...) in the Zoom control bar. Click on the "Captions" button. Choose the language of your choice . (see screenshots below)
Friday, Sep 06 2024
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Friday Flyers! / ¡Volantes de los viernes!
Attached you will find the Friday flyers for this week! FRIDAY FLYERS Dr. Martin Luther King, 2025 Essay and Awards Program Register Now for Music Academy of the West's Sing! Children's Chorus Advance Care Planning September 12 and 19 Mental Health Family Orientation September 21st The distribution, posting, or publishing of the materials does not imply district endorsement of the group’s activities, products, or services
Friday, Sep 06 2024
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Volunteer & Show Your School Spirit at the Lemon Run...
Come celebrate your school and the Goleta Valley at the Lemon Run! There’s something for everyone - run, walk, or volunteer with your family and friends as we kick off a new school year. The 1K event will be fully on pavement, while the 5K and 10K loop onto the scenic, unpaved trails. Strollers are allowed for the 1K Family Fun Run. The event is family-friendly and perfect for competitive runners and first-timers alike.We hope you’ll join us on Sunday, September 22, 2024 for the annual Lemon Run presented by the Goleta Education Foundation. With great food, family-friendly activities, and prizes from local businesses, this is a Goodland event you don’t want to miss! The Lemon Run supports educators in Goleta schools who bring new and exciting learning opportunities to our students. Come out and support our schools, families, and community in the Goodland. Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Goleta/LemonRun and don’t forget to wear your school spirit shirt! 5K or 10K 1K Multi-race: 10K & 5K Adults - $35 13 and older - $10 Adults - $45 18 and younger - $10 12 and younger - FREE 18 and younger - $15 ** Please note that parking at Lake Los Carneros is limited this year so please plan accordingly. We will have additional paid parking available at UCSB. Youth (12 and und er) scholarships are available! Contact us at info@goletaed.org for more information. Race t-shirts are available to purchase for $15 (youth) & $20 (adult) until Sept 7. Want to get involved without running? Volunteer! High school students can earn community service hours. There are a variety of positions available - sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/CA/Goleta/LemonRun . Volunteers get a free volunteer t-shirt if they sign up by Sept 7.
Sunday, Sep 01 2024
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Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) - Meetin...
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! Pupil Services if excited to announce the 2024/2025 Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) meeting dates and times. We look forward to positive and productive school year.
Friday, Aug 30 2024
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Reminder: Register Your Family Today for the Lemon R...
Don’t miss out on the event that brings all Goleta Union School District schools together in one place! The Lemon Run is right around the corner on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Lake Los Carneros. In addition to participating in the events of the Lemon Run (10K, 5K, and 1K fun run) as a runner or walker, family members 14+ can volunteer! There’s truly something for everyone - adults and kids, walkers and joggers, sprinters and strollers - let’s make it a family affair! Join the Goleta Education Foundation to see friends and support our schools, families, and community in the Goodland. Register to participate and volunteer at www.RunSignUp.com/GoletaLemonRun All of us at GEF look forward to seeing all of you - participants, volunteers, and family members - at the Lemon Run on Sunday, September 22! Can’t make it this year? Consider making a donation to our Sponsor-a-Kid or Innovation Grants program at www.RunSignUp.com/GoletaLemonRun/Donate The Goleta Education Foundation engages the community to invest in and enhance an excellent educational experience for all students attending schools in the Goleta Union School District. GEF offers support for all the schools in the district, with the goal of decreasing inequity across all programs regardless of each school’s ability to raise funds.
Monday, Aug 26 2024
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Board Meeting, August 28, 2024 at 6:30pm / Junta de ...
Our board meetings are conducted both in person in the Jack Kramer Administration Center located at 401 N. Fairview Avenue, Goleta, or online via Zoom Audio. For the board meeting schedule, agendas, minutes, and links to the virtual board meeting and the public comment request form, please either visit our website at gusd.us/Board or click HERE . Public Comment Procedure: Per Board ByLaws: Individual speakers are generally allowed three minutes to address the Board on each agenda or non-agenda item. The time may be reduced by the Board president, depending on the number of speakers on any given issue. Speakers should be prepared to adapt their comments accordingly. When a speaker wishes to comment on multiple items, the speaking time may be limited so as not to interfere with the timely completion of the Board’s business. Virtual public comments will be accepted via the Public Comment Request Form up until 4:00 PM the day of the board meeting For in-person public comments, a public comment request card must be filled out between 6:15 - 6:30 PM pm in the Board Room Public comments on closed session agenda items only must be made in person at 5:00 PM in Room 8. Translation Procedure : If you will attend the in-person meeting and require translation, you must arrive promptly by 6:15 PM for translation setup. To set up translation in any language, log in to the meeting. Once the meeting starts, c lick on the "More" button (...) in the Zoom control bar. Click on the "Captions" button. Choose the language of your choice . (see screenshots below)
Friday, Aug 23 2024
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Friday Flyers! / ¡Volantes de los viernes!
Attached you will find the Friday flyers for this week! FRIDAY FLYERS Movies In The Park Schedule Free Community Concert August 29th Volunteer Opportunites with Peer Buddies South Coast Youth Band For 4-6 Grades The distribution, posting, or publishing of the materials does not imply district endorsement of the group’s activities, products, or services
Friday, Aug 23 2024
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Welcome GUSD Families! // ¡Bienvenidas Familias de G...
Dear GUSD Families, Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! I’m thrilled to start this journey with you. Having grown up in Goleta Union School District and served here for over a decade, it’s a true honor to lead such a dedicated community of educators and staff. I am grateful for the trust the GUSD Board of Trustees has placed in me as your superintendent. As we welcome your children back, I want to acknowledge the incredible effort our educators and staff have invested to ensure a great start to the year. Their hard work is truly inspiring, and I am deeply thankful for their commitment to creating a vibrant and supportive learning environment. You, our amazing GUSD families, are the heart of our community. Your support and involvement are crucial in making our schools thrive. Together, we will build a strong and inclusive environment where every student can succeed. This year, we will continue our focus on supporting literacy for all students to help them excel academically. We are also dedicated to creating opportunities for students to build meaningful friendships and engage positively with others, supporting their social growth. Additionally, we are proud of the variety of enriching experiences we offer in GUSD, such as art, library programs, music and movement, garden, field trips, camps, and STEAM activities, all designed to foster students’ intellectual, emotional, and social development. At GUSD, we celebrate achievements, embrace innovation, and strive to make everyone feel safe and valued. Our commitment to continuous improvement drives us to explore new opportunities and enhance our practices. I’m eager to see what we can achieve as a community and look forward to a year filled with meaningful and rewarding experiences for every student. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead, full of new possibilities and shared successes! Warm regards, Mary Kahn ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Estimadas familias del Distrito Escolar de la Unión de Goleta, ¡Bienvenidos al año escolar 2024-2025! Estoy encantada de comenzar este viaje con ustedes. Habiendo crecido en el Distrito Escolar de la Unión de Goleta y servido aquí por más de una década, es un verdadero honor dirigir una comunidad tan dedicada de educadores y personal. Estoy agradecida por la confianza que la Junta Directiva de GUSD ha depositado en mí como su superintendente. Al dar la bienvenida a sus hijos/as, quiero reconocer el increíble esfuerzo que nuestros educadores y el personal han invertido para asegurar un gran comienzo de año. Su gran trabajo es realmente inspirador, y estoy profundamente agradecida por su compromiso de crear un ambiente de aprendizaje vibrante y de gran apoyo. Ustedes, nuestras increíbles familias de GUSD, son el corazón de nuestra comunidad. Su apoyo y participación son cruciales para que nuestras escuelas prosperen. Juntos, construiremos un ambiente fuerte e inclusivo donde cada uno de los estudiantes pueda tener éxito. Este año, continuaremos nuestro enfoque en apoyar la alfabetización de todos los estudiantes para ayudarlos a sobresalir académicamente. También estamos dedicados a crear oportunidades para que los estudiantes construyan amistades valiosas y se relacionen positivamente con los demás, apoyando su crecimiento social. Adicionalmente, estamos orgullosos de la variedad de experiencias enriquecedoras que ofrecemos en GUSD, tales como arte, programas de biblioteca, música y movimiento, jardín, excursiones, campamentos y actividades STEAM, todas diseñadas para fomentar el desarrollo intelectual, emocional y social de los estudiantes. En GUSD celebramos los logros, promovemos la innovación y nos esforzamos para que todos se sientan seguros y valorados. Nuestro compromiso de mejorar continuamente nos impulsa a explorar nuevas oportunidades y mejorar nuestras prácticas. Estoy entusiasmada de ver lo que podemos lograr como comunidad y espero un año lleno de experiencias significativas y gratificantes para cada estudiante. Nos espera un año fantástico, lleno de nuevas posibilidades y éxitos compartidos. Saludos cordiales, Mary Kahn
Wednesday, Aug 21 2024
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Show Your School Spirit and Volunteer at the Lemon R...
Come celebrate your school and the Goleta Valley at the Lemon Run! There’s something for everyone - run, walk, or volunteer with your family and friends as we kick off a new school year. The 1K event will be fully on pavement, while the 5K and 10K loop onto the scenic, unpaved trails. Strollers are allowed for the 1K Family Fun Run. The event is family-friendly and perfect for competitive runners and first-timers alike. We hope you’ll join us on Sunday, September 22, 2024 for the annual Lemon Run presented by the Goleta Education Foundation. With great food, family-friendly activities, and prizes from local businesses, this is a Goodland event you don’t want to miss! The Lemon Run supports educators in Goleta schools who bring new and exciting learning opportunities to our students. Come out and support our schools, families, and community in the Goodland. Register at RunSignUp.com/GoletaLemonRun and don’t forget to wear your school spirit shirt! Look for our flyer in this week’s Friday folder! 5K (9:30 AM) or 10K (8 AM) 1K (10:30 AM) Multi-race: 10K & 5K Adults - $35 13 and older - $10 Adults - $45 18 and younger - $10 12 and younger - FREE 18 and younger - $15 Youth scholarships are available! Contact us at info@goletaed.org for more information. Race t-shirts are available to pre-order until August 31. Want to get involved without running? Volunteer! High school students can earn community service hours and get a FREE t-shirt if signed up by 8/31. There are a variety of positions available - sign up at RunSignUp.com/GoletaLemonRun/volunteer Learn more about the Educator Grants program for Innovation and Professional Development at www.goletaeducationfoundation.org/educator-grants/ invest in our educators today!
Monday, Aug 19 2024