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Board of Education Meeting - May 26, 2021
Board of Education Meeting Agenda May 26, 2021 The Board of Education will hold a board meeting on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Please note the change in start times: CALL TO ORD ER/CLOSED SESSION: 6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION: 7:00 P.M. The Castro Valley Board of Education has moved board meeting agendas to a new BoardDocs® Plus platform. The complete board packet is available here . Please be patient as we transition board meeting packets, minutes and board policies to BoardDocs. PLEASE NOTE NEW PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES: Individuals who would like to address the Board must submit a “Request to Address the Board” Google From during the start of the agenda item www.cv.k12.ca.us/publiccomment/ . At the discretion of the Board President, speaker cards may be accepted after the start of the agenda item. Your name will be called and you will be unmuted during your turn and allowed to make public comments. After the allotted time, you will then be re-muted. Please contact Aimee Cayere, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent with questions at acayere@cv.k12.ca.us Board of Education Gary C. Howard, President Dot Theodore, Vice President/Clerk Dolly Adams Michael Kusiak Lavender Lee Whitaker Upcoming Events 5/28-Last Day of School 6/9-Board Meeting 6/23-Board Meeting Student Board Member 2020-2021 Shane Tayag Subscribe to the Board Meeting Calendar Here! Click here for information on the implementation of Measure G, the Facilities Master Plan, Project lists, timelines and more. Castro Valley Unified School District
Thursday, May 20 2021
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CVUSD Board of Education Appoints Principal of Creek...
PRESS RELEASE Castro Valley Unified School District 4400 Alma Avenue Castro Valley, CA 94546 510.537.3000 Castro Valley Unified School District Appoints Ms. Susan Shih as Principal of Creekside Middle School Castro Valley, CA – (May 18, 2021) – At tonight’s Special Board Meeting, the Castro Valley Unified School District Board of Education took action to select Ms Susan Shih for the position of Principal of Creekside Middle School. Ms. Shih is replacing Ms. Jaliza Eagles who has served as the Creekside Principal for the last six years. Ms. Shih has been the Assistant Principal at Castro Valley High School since July 2020. Prior to joining the Castro Valley team, Ms. Shih worked in Mt. Diablo Unified School District for 13 years. While in Mt. Diablo, Ms. Shih was a Student Services Coordinator for both middle school and high school students. She served as Middle School Summer School Principal and Assistant Principal at El Dorado Middle School and Ygnacio Valley High School. Prior to her career in public education, Ms. Shih was a Psychiatric Social Worker. Ms. Shih earned her Bachelor Degree in Psychology and Social Welfare and Master’s degree in Social Welfare at University of California, Berkeley. Her Administrative Credential in Educational Leadership was completed at California State University, East Bay. “We congratulate Ms. Shih on her appointment. Please join me in welcoming her to Creekside. Ms. Shih’s impressive educational experience and expertise will positively impact Creekside and our district.”- Superintendent Ahmadi ********** Castro Valley Unified School District
Wednesday, May 19 2021
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COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine Available for Students 12+
Hello Families of CVUSD Students Ages 12 and over, There will be a Pfizer Vaccine Clinic for CVUSD students aged 12 and over on Friday, May 28th from 8AM to 4PM at Independent Elementary School. This Clinic is being offered by Safeway and signups can be found through the URL or QR code provided on the attached flyer. Please be sure to complete the Informed Consent form prior to your appointment ( English and Spanish ). Please refer to the fact sheet ( English and Spanish ) for additional information. Thank you, Castro Valley Unified School District
Tuesday, May 18 2021
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Special Board of Education Meeting - May 18, 2021
Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda May 18, 2021 The Board of Education will hold a special board meeting on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. CALL TO ORDER/CLOSED SESSION: 6:15 P.M. The Castro Valley Board of Education has moved board meeting agendas to a new BoardDocs® Plus platform. The complete board packet is available here . Please be patient as we transition board meeting packets, minutes and board policies to BoardDocs. In Compliance with the Governor of California’s “Safer-at-Home Order” due to COVID-19, the Castro Valley Unified School District Board of Education will be conducting meetings virtually until further notice. This means there will be no specific physical meeting place; the meeting will be held remotely. The district office will be closed to the public. However, public participation continues to be welcomed and encouraged. Members of the public may observe the meeting online via Zoom. MEETING ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS: Via Video Conference/Internet: https://cv-k12-ca-us.zoom.us/j/87974234287 Via Telephone: Dial 669-900-6833, enter Webinar ID: 87974234287 , then press #. If asked for a participant ID or code, press #. PLEASE NOTE NEW PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES: Individuals who would like to address the Board must submit a “Request to Address the Board” Google From during the start of the agenda item www.cv.k12.ca.us/publiccomment/ . At the discretion of the Board President, speaker cards may be accepted after the start of the agenda item. Your name will be called and you will be unmuted during your turn and allowed to make public comments. After the allotted time, you will then be re-muted. Please contact Aimee Cayere, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent with questions at acayere@cv.k12.ca.us Board of Education Gary C. Howard, President Dot Theodore, Vice President/Clerk Dolly Adams Michael Kusiak Lavender Lee Whitaker Upcoming Events 5/18-Personnel Commission Meeting 5/19-BP Subcommittee Meeting 5/26-Board Meeting 5/28-Last Day of School 6/9-Board Meeting 6/23-Board Meeting Student Board Member 2020-2021 Shane Tayag Subscribe to the Board Meeting Calendar Here! Click here for information on the implementation of Measure G, the Facilities Master Plan, Project lists, timelines and more. Castro Valley Unified School District
Monday, May 17 2021
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CVUSD Board of Education Appoints Assistant Superint...
PRESS RELEASE Castro Valley Unified School District 4400 Alma Avenue Castro Valley, CA 94546 510.537.3000 Castro Valley Unified School District Appoints Dr. Raul Zamora as Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Castro Valley, CA – (May 12, 2021) – At tonight’s board meeting, the Castro Valley Unified School District Board of Education took action to select Dr. Raul Zamora for the position of Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Dr. Zamora is replacing Dr. Sherri Beetz who is retiring from the position on August 31, 2021. Dr. Zamora has over nine years of experience as a Human Resources Administrator serving as both a Director of Human Resources and Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources in the Fremont Unified School District. Prior to working in Human Resources, Dr. Zamora served as a High School Principal in the Sequoia Union High School District and Acalanes Union High School District. Dr. Zamora earned his Bachelor of Arts and teaching credential in Music from Chico State University. He earned a Master of Music Education from University of Illinois and his Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from University of LaVerne. In addition, Dr. Zamora completed the Principal Fellowship Program at Stanford University and the Association of California School Administrators Personnel and Curriculum and Instruction Academy. Castro Valley Schools and community are home to Dr. Zamora, where has lived for many years and he and his wife have been raising their children. The Governance Team welcomes Dr. Zamora to Castro Valley Unified School District as the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Beetz for her outstanding service to Castro Valley students, staff and families for sixteen years and will miss her as she begins her new journey starting July. ********** Castro Valley Unified School District
Thursday, May 13 2021
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CVUSD Board of Education Appoints Principal of Chabo...
PRESS RELEASE Castro Valley Unified School District 4400 Alma Avenue Castro Valley, CA 94546 510.537.3000 Castro Valley Unified School District Appoints Dr. Delnaz Hosseini as Principal of Chabot Elementary School Castro Valley, CA – (May 12, 2021) – At tonight’s Board Meeting, the Castro Valley Unified School District Board of Education took action to select Dr. Delnaz Hosseini for the position of Principal of Chabot Elementary. Dr. Hosseini is replacing Ms. Sarah Winding who is resigning and moving out of the area at the end of this academic year. Dr. Hosseini has been a teacher and Intervention Specialist at Chabot Elementary since 2018, and this summer, she will serve as the Principal of Chabot Summer School. Prior to joining the Castro Valley Unified School District, Dr. Hosseini was a teacher for fourteen years in the Oak Grove School District in Santa Clara County, a mentor and a coach, and involved in curriculum development. In 2018, Dr. Hosseini completed her Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership at San Jose State University. She also completed her Bachelor Degree in Natural Science, Multiple Subject Credential and Masters Degree in Educational Leadership at San Jose State University as well as her ACSA Principals Academy. “We welcome Dr. Hosseini to our administrative team as Chabot Elementary School’s Principal, where in her new role she will continue her great work with staff and families to support students.”- Superintendent Ahmadi ********** Castro Valley Unified School District
Thursday, May 13 2021
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Board of Education Meeting - May 12, 2021
Board of Education Meeting Agenda May 12, 2021 The Board of Education will hold a board meeting on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Please note the change in start times: CALL TO ORD ER/CLOSED SESSION: 4:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION: 6:00 P.M. The Castro Valley Board of Education has moved board meeting agendas to a new BoardDocs® Plus platform. The complete board packet is available here . Please be patient as we transition board meeting packets, minutes and board policies to BoardDocs. In Compliance with the Governor of California’s “Safer-at-Home Order” due to COVID-19, the Castro Valley Unified School District Board of Education will be conducting meetings virtually until further notice. This means there will be no specific physical meeting place; the meeting will be held remotely. The district office will be closed to the public. However, public participation continues to be welcomed and encouraged. Members of the public may observe the meeting online via Zoom. To observe the meeting by video conference, please click on LINK at the noticed meeting time. Meeting ID: 86980321408 Instructions on how to join a meeting by video conference is available at: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193 -Joining-a-Meeting. To listen to the meeting by phone, please call at the noticed meeting time 1-669-900-6833, then enter ID 86980321408, then press “#”. If asked for a participant id or code, press #. Instructions on how to join a meeting by phone are available at: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362663 -Joining-a-meeting-by-phone. PLEASE NOTE NEW PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES: Individuals who would like to address the Board must submit a “Request to Address the Board” Google From during the start of the agenda item www.cv.k12.ca.us/publiccomment/ . At the discretion of the Board President, speaker cards may be accepted after the start of the agenda item. Your name will be called and you will be unmuted during your turn and allowed to make public comments. After the allotted time, you will then be re-muted. Please contact Aimee Cayere, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent with questions at acayere@cv.k12.ca.us Board of Education Gary C. Howard, President Dot Theodore, Vice President/Clerk Dolly Adams Michael Kusiak Lavender Lee Whitaker Upcoming Events 5/18-Personnel Commission Meeting 5/26-Board Meeting 5/28-Last Day of School 6/9-Board Meeting 6/23-Board Meeting Student Board Member 2020-2021 Shane Tayag Subscribe to the Board Meeting Calendar Here! Click here for information on the implementation of Measure G, the Facilities Master Plan, Project lists, timelines and more. Castro Valley Unified School District
Friday, May 07 2021
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Public Notice - Advanced Placement Environmental Sci...
PUBLIC NOTICE Posted April 28, 2021 Advanced Placement Environmental Science Adoption Materials Preview NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Castro Valley Unified School District is in the process of adopting new AP Environmental Science materials. AP Central College Board requires textbooks to be newer than 10 years old. In addition, the AP Environmental Science test was revamped in 2019. Teachers have been working together to select and evaluate new materials for the past year. From April 28, 2021 - May 28, 2021, the Castro Valley community is invited to preview new AP Environmental Science instructional materials proposed for district adoption. All adoption materials are viewable digitally. The materials will not be available for check out. An adoption decision is expected to be made at the June 9, 2021 Board meeting. If you have any questions about this public preview, please contact Lauren Baiocchi at 510-537-3000 x1243 or lbaiocchi@cv.k12.ca.us . Instructional Materials: Environmental Science for the AP Course Andrew Friedland; Rick Relyea; Bedford, Freeman, and Worth
Wednesday, Apr 28 2021
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Board of Education Meeting - April 28, 2021
Board of Education Meeting Agenda April 28, 2021 The Board of Education will hold a board meeting on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Please note the change in start times: CALL TO ORD ER/CLOSED SESSION: 4:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION: 5:00 P.M. The complete board packet is available here . To observe the meeting by video conference , please click on LINK here at the noticed meeting time. To listen to the meeting by phone, please call at the noticed meeting time 1-669-900-6833, then enter the meeting ID on the agenda, then press “#”. Please contact Aimee Cayere, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent with questions at acayere@cv.k12.ca.us School Report & Recognitions Consent Agenda Adopt Minutes of Board Meetings; Approve Purchase Order Report, Budget Adjustments; Adopt Resolutions for Disposal of Obsolete and/or Surplus Property, Arab American Heritage Month, Authorizing Temporary Transfer of Funds for FY20/21; Accept Donations to the District; Adopt Board Bylaw 9323, Meetings and Notices on the First Reading and Consider Waiving the Second Reading; and Approve New Job Description: Coordinator of Theater Operations & Facility Permits. Reports, Discussion & Action Items Eden Area Regional Occupational Program (ROP) and Career-Technical Education (CTE) Presentation; Roadmap to Reopening & Safety Plan Update; Approve personnel report; Report of the 2021 General Obligation Bonds Sale Results and Certificates of Participation Refunding; Update on Measure G Projects; Public Hearing: Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Creekside Middle School Recreational Space Project; Approve the Zero Based Budget in Order to Build the District’s 2021-2022 Budget; and Reports from the Student Board Member, Superintendent, and Board Members. Board of Education Gary C. Howard, President Dot Theodore, Vice President/Clerk Dolly Adams Michael Kusiak Lavender Lee Whitaker Upcoming Events Starting 4/22-CVACE Parenting for Peace [Click to Register] 4/27 and 4/28-Angst Film Screening [Click for Flyer ] 4/28-Board Meeting 5/4- CV Rotary/CVEF Present Erica Alatorre [Click for Flyer ] 5/12-Board Meeting 5/18-Personnel Commission Meeting 5/26-Board Meeting 5/28-Last Day of School 6/9-Board Meeting 6/23-Board Meeting Student Board Member 2020-2021 Shane Tayag Subscribe to the Board Meeting Calendar Here! Click here for information on the implementation of Measure G, the Facilities Master Plan, Project lists, timelines and more. Castro Valley Unified School District
Thursday, Apr 22 2021