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  • Transition to a New System of Electing Board of Trus...

    Transition to a New System of Electing Board of Trustees Members April 27, 2023 Dear Castro Valley Unified School District Community: I am writing to update you and to encourage your participation in an important process led by the Castro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees. On April 26, 2023, the District initiated the process of transitioning the method by which the Board of Trustees are elected.  Under the current “at-large” system, all registered voters in the District’s boundaries can vote for all candidates for Board.  Under the new proposed system, candidates will be elected by “trustee areas.”  This means only voters within a given trustee area can vote for candidates who reside within that same area.  The intent of this proposed system is to offer greater opportunities for Board representation for candidates that might not otherwise be elected under an at-large system.   Transitioning to this new system will require the Board to hold public hearings on proposed trustee area boundaries (or maps) prior to asking the County Committee on School District Organization to approve the change.  If the Committee approves the change, “by-trustee area” voting would be held starting with the 2024 Board of Trustees election, on  Tuesday, November 5, 2024 .   The District will be utilizing the services of a professional demographer to prepare draft trustee voting area plans for community and Board review.  The demographer will work with the District’s legal counsel to ensure that all draft trustee area map options are in compliance with the California Voting Rights Act (“CVRA”) and other districting requirements.  The process of establishing the trustee areas will involve using the demographic data from the 2020 Census, in addition to other, accepted population and demographic information.   Please note, that this process has  no impact  on student and school attendance boundaries. Before draft map options can be prepared and presented to the community, the law requires the District to hold two public hearings to solicit comments and feedback regarding potential trustee areas.  Thereafter, the District will be hosting a series of public hearings regarding the map options, once created.   The dates/times and locations of the upcoming public hearings are shown below.   You are invited to attend as many as you would like.  If you cannot attend a hearing or meeting and wish to review and/or comment regarding potential trustee areas as well as on the proposed “trustee area” maps, once created, please do not hesitate to submit your comments and feedback to the email address below.  Following the initial public hearings, the proposed maps will be created and posted on the District’s web site here:  www.cv.k12.ca.us/by-trustee-elections-cvra/ .   Please feel free to contact Aimee Cayere, Executive Assistant, with any comments or questions by calling 510-537-3000 extension 1211 or by email at acayere@cv.k12.ca.us We look forward to your participation in this important process in the coming weeks. Sincerely, Parvin Ahmadi  Superintendent      Live Feedback Opportunities (Prior to Creation of Map Options)    Date Place Time Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Pre-Map Public Hearing #1 Meeting Location: District Office Boardroom 4400 Alma Ave., Castro Valley, CA 94546 or Via Zoom:  https://cv-k12-ca-us.zoom.us/j/84124649608 If you are participating via Zoom and would like to address the Board, please complete a “Request to Speak” form via the Google form  www.cv.k12.ca.us/publiccomment/  and submit it prior to the start of this agenda item. 6:00 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2023 Pre-Map Public Hearing #2 Meeting Location: District Office Boardroom 4400 Alma Ave., Castro Valley, CA 94546 or Via Zoom:  https://cv-k12-ca-us.zoom.us/j/84124649608 If you are participating via Zoom and would like to address the Board, please complete a “Request to Speak” form via the Google form  www.cv.k12.ca.us/publiccomment/  and submit it prior to the start of this agenda item. 6:00 p.m. Live Feedback Opportunities (After Creation of Map Options)    Date Place Time Monday, June 12, 2023  Post-Map Public Hearing #1 Meeting Location: District Office Boardroom 4400 Alma Ave., Castro Valley, CA 94546 or Via Zoom:  https://cv-k12-ca-us.zoom.us/j/84124649608 If you are participating via Zoom and would like to address the Board, please complete a “Request to Speak” form via the Google form  www.cv.k12.ca.us/publiccomment/  and submit it prior to the start of this agenda item. 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2023  Post-Map Public Hearing #2 Meeting Location: District Office Boardroom 4400 Alma Ave., Castro Valley, CA 94546 or Via Zoom:  https://cv-k12-ca-us.zoom.us/j/84124649608 If you are participating via Zoom and would like to address the Board, please complete a “Request to Speak” form via the Google form  www.cv.k12.ca.us/publiccomment/  and submit it prior to the start of this agenda item. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2023  Post-Map Public Hearing #3 Meeting Location: District Office Boardroom 4400 Alma Ave., Castro Valley, CA 94546 or Via Zoom:  https://cv-k12-ca-us.zoom.us/j/84124649608 If you are participating via Zoom and would like to address the Board, please complete a “Request to Speak” form via the Google form  www.cv.k12.ca.us/publiccomment/  and submit it prior to the start of this agenda item. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2023  NOTE : Board vote on trustee area boundaries to immediately follow third map Public Hearing on June 28, 2023. Meeting Location: District Office Boardroom 4400 Alma Ave., Castro Valley, CA 94546 or Via Zoom:  https://cv-k12-ca-us.zoom.us/j/84124649608 If you are participating via Zoom and would like to address the Board, please complete a “Request to Speak” form via the Google form  www.cv.k12.ca.us/publiccomment/  and submit it prior to the start of this agenda item.

    Thursday, Apr 27 2023

  • Get the Inside Scoop: Four CVUSD Updates You Don't W...

    CVUSD Appoints Nia Rashidchi for  Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Click HERE to read the full press release.  CVUSD Appoints Affie Sklut for  Director of Educational Services - Elementary  Curriculum Click HERE to read the full press release.    The CBOC will hold a meeting on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 6:00 p.m. at the District Office.  The complete packet is NOW available at:  https://www.cv.k12.ca.us/boarddocs/     PUBLIC NOTICE 2023-2024 Personnel Commission Budget Notice is hereby given  that the Personnel Commission of the Castro Valley Unified School District, at its regular meeting to be held on May 16, 2023, will have a Public Hearing on the 2023-2024 Personnel Commission Budget in accordance with the provisions of Education Code Section 45253. [Thursday, Apr 27 at 9:31 AM] Sorry, one of the link was not working. Links have been updated.

    Thursday, Apr 27 2023

  • Don't forget to use your COVID-19 tests prior to ret...

    Hope you all had a wonderful Winter Break with friends and family. Just a reminder to please use your COVID-19 tests before you return.  It is recommended that: Elementary Students/Staff Returning on January 9th Test #1 is administered on Sunday, January 8, 2023. and, Test #2 should be administered on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Secondary Students/Staff Returning on January 10th Test #1 is administered on Monday, January 9, 2023. and, Test #2 should be administered on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Report Test Results: All test results should be submitted through Primary.Health.  Please  register your student  so that you receive the important reporting links. Please note, if you registered your student last year (2021-2022 school year) you will need to re-register for the 2022-2023 school year.    Participants now have the ability to record OTC/At-Home test results from the palm of their hands using the new and free Primary Health Pass app! The app further simplifies the process to record an OTC/At-Home test result, for parents and students alike. Downloading and Using the Primary.Health App Video : A helpful video that runs through how to download and use the app. LINK to FLYER HERE [ ENGLISH ] [ SPANISH ] Return or NOT to Return… If your student or staff member receives negative test results and is asymptomatic , they may return to school as scheduled, BUT… If your student receives one or more positive test results or is  symptomatic , please STAY HOME. Upload your results to the Primary.Health portal, refer to the  ACPHD guidance . Once you upload your test results, you (only positive tests) will receive an email with next steps.  Do not return to school if your student or staff member have any symptoms related to COVID-19 (Fever or chills, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Fatigue, Muscle or body aches, Headache, New loss of taste or smell, Sore throat, Congestion or runny nose, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhea) .

    Saturday, Jan 07 2023

  • Board of Education Meeting - January 11, 2023

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    Friday, Jan 06 2023

  • COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - December 16th - SPOTS STIL...

    Clover Pharmacy & Wellness in Newark is partnering up with Castro Valley Unified School District to offer FREE COVID-19 updated booster vaccinations for our students/families/staff. Dates: Friday, December 16th, 2022 1:30PM-5:00PM Location: Center for the Arts located on the campus of Castro Valley High School at 19501 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546 Please make an appointment with the links below: Pfizer ages 5-11 Bivalent booster Moderna ages 6-11 Bivalent booster Pfizer ages 12+ Bivalent booster

    Thursday, Dec 15 2022

  • Board of Education Meeting - December 14, 2022

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    Friday, Dec 09 2022

  • Winter Health Reminders

    Dear Parent/Guardian, As we enter into the Winter season and begin seeing increased numbers of flu, COVID, RSV and other highly contagious viruses, we wanted to remind you of the following:  Please keep your student home if they are sick Qualifying symptoms may include: fever, vomit, diarrhea, trouble eating, lack of sleep, severe cough, runny nose, or another symptom that is interfering with their ability to learn.  Students must be fever (100.0F) free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications, as well as vomit and diarrhea free for 24 hours, before returning to school.  While at school, please remind your students to:  Cover their nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing Use a tissue to wipe or blow their nose  Not share food or utensils with their friends or classmates Wash hands frequently with soap and warm water We still highly encourage masking.     While there is still not a vaccine for RSV. Influenza and COVID vaccines are available. Please check in with your healthcare provider for further information or visit:  Alameda County Immunization Clinics  or   http://www.cdc.gov   Sincerely,  Nic McMaster Director of Student Services Beth Erickson RN, MS   District Nurse   Sandee Velasquez RN, MN, FNP District Nurse  

    Friday, Dec 09 2022

  • PRESS RELEASE: Collaboration and Shared Vision Yiel...

    PRESS RELEASE Collaboration and Shared Vision Yield Remarkable Investment Castro Valley, CA – (November 10, 2022) – An agreement that commits nearly $14.8 million to improve athletic fields at Canyon Middle School in Castro Valley was approved by the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (“HARD”) Board and the Castro Valley Unified School District Board, at their general meetings on November 7th and 9th, respectively.     “This agreement is a remarkable example of agencies collaborating to serve the public good,” said  Superintendent Ahmadi. “Ultimately, the significant improvements to the fields at Canyon Middle School will benefit students for generations and the public, who have access to state-of-the-art fields and facilities during non-school hours.” “By working together our agencies will be able to construct and operate a new complex that meets the high demand for sports facilities in our Districts,” said HARD General Manager Wheeler. “This lighted, all-weather facility will allow for safe, equitable, quality sports programming for the community and the region on a year-round basis.” The Agreement outlines that the CVUSD and HARD will jointly fund the design and construction of improvements, specifically, CVUSD will fund $4,845,290 for the projects, and HARD will fund $10,000,000.  This exciting investment includes the installation of four synthetic turf fields with one baseball field and one softball field overlays, the installation of field lighting, parking lot improvements, and joint use of the existing concession building and restrooms. CVUSD will handle administration of all construction-related contracts, with HARD agreeing to pay its proportionate share of project costs. The Term of the Agreement shall run for 20 years after the improvements are operational. The parties shall each have an obligation to make a capital funding contribution as indicated in the agreement to keep the fields safe and usable during the second ten years of the Term. **********    ‌    ‌

    Friday, Nov 11 2022

  • COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - November 18th

    Clover Pharmacy & Wellness in Newark is partnering up with Castro Valley Unified School District to offer FREE COVID-19 updated booster vaccinations for their students. Dates: Friday, November 18, 2022 1:30PM-5:00PM Location: Center for the Arts located on the campus of Castro Valley High School at 19501 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546 Please make an appointment with the links below: Pfizer ages 5-11 Bivalent booster Moderna ages 6-11 Bivalent booster Moderna ages 12+ Bivalent booster

    Monday, Nov 07 2022

  • Board of Education Meeting - November 9, 2022

    Click image below to view November 9, 2022 board packet!   

    Friday, Nov 04 2022