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CUSD Board Meeting - September 21, 2023
The Board will host a regular meeting on Thursday, September 21, 2023, in the District Office Boardroom located at 1309 S. Mary Avenue, Suite 150, Sunnyvale. The meeting will begin with a study session at 5:00 PM and the regular session beginning at 6:00 pm. The meeting will also be live-streamed for those members of the public who would like to participate but cannot attend in person. A recording of the meeting will be posted within 48 hours of the meeting’s conclusion. Click here for the meeting agenda. The meeting Zoom link and the online public comment form are available on the District website under News & Events (found under the rotating pictures) and below for quick access: Online Public Comment Form Zoom Meeting Link At the beginning of the meeting, the Board President will explain how members of the public may provide comments in person. Please refer to the Public Comment Guidelines in the agenda for details. Members of the public who wish to address the Board on any item must submit a Public Comment Form before the start of the item . When the Board is ready to hear public comments, the Board President will first recognize the speaker by name and then invite the speaker to address the Board. The speaker must be present, in person or online, to make the comments ; otherwise, the Board will receive the comments post-meeting. Members of the public may also email the Board at board@cusdk8.org . Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person unless too many people request to speak, in which case the Board President may limit comments to less than three (3) minutes per person. Please note that the Board Meeting is a business meeting of the Board of Education in a public setting; it is not a forum for public debate. The provisions of the Brown Act prohibit the Board from acting on or discussing matters that are not on the meeting agenda. Therefore, Board Members will not respond directly to speakers or otherwise address speakers' comments. If you need Internet access or a technology device to attend the Zoom meeting, please visit one of the San Jose Access Library Program options below. These resources are available to anyone with a San Jose Public Library Card ( https://www.sjpl.org/membership ). Any California resident can get a card. SJ Access: https://www.sjpl.org/sjaccess Find Free Wi-Fi: https://www.sjpl.org/eastside-wifi Borrow a hotspot: https://www.sjpl.org/hotspot Borrow a tablet or computer: https://www.sjpl.org/sjaccess#borrow
Monday, Sep 18 2023
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CUSD Board Meeting - Thursday, September 14, 2023
The Board will host a regular meeting on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Nimitz Elementary located at 545 E. Cheyenne Drive, Sunnyvale. The meeting will begin with a closed session at 5:30 PM and the regular session beginning at 6:00 pm. The meeting will also be live-streamed for those members of the public who would like to participate but cannot attend in person. A recording of the meeting will be posted within 48 hours of the meeting’s conclusion. Click here for the meeting agenda. The meeting Zoom link and the online public comment form are available on the District website under News & Events (found under the rotating pictures) and below for quick access: Online Public Comment Form Zoom Meeting Link At the beginning of the meeting, the Board President will explain how members of the public may provide comments in person. Please refer to the Public Comment Guidelines in the agenda for details. Members of the public who wish to address the Board on any item must submit a Public Comment Form before the start of the item . When the Board is ready to hear public comments, the Board President will first recognize the speaker by name and then invite the speaker to address the Board. The speaker must be present, in person or online, to make the comments ; otherwise, the Board will receive the comments post-meeting. Members of the public may also email the Board at board@cusdk8.org . Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person unless too many people request to speak, in which case the Board President may limit comments to less than three (3) minutes per person. Please note that the Board Meeting is a business meeting of the Board of Education in a public setting; it is not a forum for public debate. The provisions of the Brown Act prohibit the Board from acting on or discussing matters that are not on the meeting agenda. Therefore, Board Members will not respond directly to speakers or otherwise address speakers' comments. If you need Internet access or a technology device to attend the Zoom meeting, please visit one of the San Jose Access Library Program options below. These resources are available to anyone with a San Jose Public Library Card ( https://www.sjpl.org/membership ). Any California resident can get a card. SJ Access: https://www.sjpl.org/sjaccess Find Free Wi-Fi: https://www.sjpl.org/eastside-wifi Borrow a hotspot: https://www.sjpl.org/hotspot Borrow a tablet or computer: https://www.sjpl.org/sjaccess#borrow [Tuesday, Sep 12 at 8:02 AM] Please note that the location of the Board meeting was incorrect in the original post, the location of this meeting is Nimitz Elementary located at 545 E. Cheyenne Drive, Sunnyvale. We apologize for the error.
Monday, Sep 11 2023
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Spare the Air Alert: Wednesday, Aug. 30
Dear Staff and Families, The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued a Spare the Air Alert for Wednesday, August 30: Predicted Air Quality Index (AQI) Value for Wednesday, August 30 : 101-150 AQI Color: Orange Level of Concern: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Description of Air Quality: Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected. Outdoor Activity Guidance: It is okay to be active outside, especially for short activities such as recess and physical education (PE). For longer activities such as athletic practice, take more breaks and do less intense activities. Watch for symptoms and take action as needed.* Students with asthma should follow their asthma action plans and keep their quick-relief medicine handy. *Air pollution can make asthma symptoms worse and trigger attacks. Symptoms of asthma include coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing, and chest tightness. Even students who do not have asthma could experience these symptoms. If symptoms occur: The student might need to take a break, do a less intense activity, stop all activity, go indoors, or use quick-relief medicine as prescribed. If symptoms don’t improve, get medical help. Concentrations of ground-level ozone pollution are forecast to be unhealthy. High levels of ozone pollution are harmful to breathe, especially for young children, seniors, and those with respiratory and heart conditions. Exhaust from vehicles on Bay Area roads accounts for more than half of the air pollution in the region. Bay Area residents are asked to drive less to reduce smog and improve air quality in the region. CUSD follows the health and safety guidelines outlined by AirNow.GOV and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). To view the complete Air Quality and Heat Risk Tables and Air Filtration FAQ, go to https://cusdk8.info/AQIandHeat. [Wednesday, Aug 30 at 1:25 PM] The Air District is issuing an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke through Thursday, August 31. Smoke from numerous fires in Northern California and Oregon is expected to impact air quality throughout the Bay Area through tomorrow. Smoky, hazy skies may be visible, and the smell of smoke is possible. Smoke can irritate the eyes and airways, causing coughing, a scratchy throat, and irritated sinuses. Elevated particulate matter in the air can trigger wheezing in those who suffer from asthma or other respiratory illnesses. Pollutant levels are NOT expected to exceed the national 24-hour health standard, and there is no Spare the Air Alert in effect for Thursday.
Tuesday, Aug 29 2023
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CUSD Board Meeting - Thursday, August 24, 2023
The Board will host a regular meeting on Thursday, August 24, 2023, in the District Office Boardroom located at 1309 S. Mary Avenue, Suite 150, Sunnyvale. The meeting will begin with a study session at 5:00 PM and the regular session beginning at 6:00 pm. The meeting will also be live-streamed for those members of the public who would like to participate but cannot attend in person. A recording of the meeting will be posted within 48 hours of the meeting’s conclusion. Click here for the meeting agenda. The meeting Zoom link and the online public comment form are available on the District website under News & Events (found under the rotating pictures) and below for quick access: Online Public Comment Form Zoom Meeting Link At the beginning of the meeting, the Board President will explain how members of the public may provide comments in person. Please refer to the Public Comment Guidelines in the agenda for details. Members of the public who wish to address the Board on any item must submit a Public Comment Form before the start of the item . When the Board is ready to hear public comments, the Board President will first recognize the speaker by name and then invite the speaker to address the Board. The speaker must be present, in person or online, to make the comments ; otherwise, the Board will receive the comments post-meeting. Members of the public may also email the Board at board@cusdk8.org . Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person unless too many people request to speak, in which case the Board President may limit comments to less than three (3) minutes per person. Please note that the Board Meeting is a business meeting of the Board of Education in a public setting; it is not a forum for public debate. The provisions of the Brown Act prohibit the Board from acting on or discussing matters that are not on the meeting agenda. Therefore, Board Members will not respond directly to speakers or otherwise address speakers' comments. If you need Internet access or a technology device to attend the Zoom meeting, please visit one of the San Jose Access Library Program options below. These resources are available to anyone with a San Jose Public Library Card ( https://www.sjpl.org/membership ). Any California resident can get a card. SJ Access: https://www.sjpl.org/sjaccess Find Free Wi-Fi: https://www.sjpl.org/eastside-wifi Borrow a hotspot: https://www.sjpl.org/hotspot Borrow a tablet or computer: https://www.sjpl.org/sjaccess#borrow
Monday, Aug 21 2023
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📢 Coming to your Inbox: Annual Notice and Student He...
Welcome to the 2023-2024 School Year! It is hard to believe that summer is coming to an end! As we get closer and closer to the first day of school, please expect to see important communication from the District and School Sites. CUSD uses ParentSquare as our two-way communication platform. Now is an excellent time to: Download the ParentSquare App on your Apple or Andriod Device Set your language (receive AND send communication to CUSD staff in your preferred language - 100 are available!) Set when and how you want to receive communication from CUSD by customizing your notifications . Annual Notification and Opening Day Packet The Cupertino Union School District's Board of Education is required, at the beginning of the first semester/quarter of the regular school year, to notify the parents/guardians of the rights and responsibilities under certain provisions of state and federal law. Under Section 48982 of the California Education Code, parents/guardians are required to sign and submit this notice. By submitting this notice, you hereby acknowledge that you have been informed of your rights. Digital Form Sent To : T he parent/guardian listed as Parent #1 in Synergy, our Student Information System. Digital Form Sent From : notifications@permissionclick.com. PermissionClick forms may also be translated into your preferred language. To view the PermissionClick form in your preferred language, click the "Select Language" dropdown in the upper right corner. Please note you will receive one Annual Notification/Opening Day Packet form per child in CUSD. You will need to fill out one form for each child. Student Health Conditions Form We ask parents/guardians to update their child's student health conditions form at the beginning of each school year. Email Sent To : All parents/guardians listed as contact allowed in Synergy, our Student Information System. Email Sent From : donotreply@parentsquare.com . This email will contain what CUSD currently has listed as your child's health condition(s). If updates need to be made, click on the included link. Within a few days, CUSD will send you a PermissionClick form to complete. If you do not need to make any updates, no further action is needed from you. Please note you will receive one Student Health Conditions form per child in CUSD. You will need to fill out one form for each child. If your child's health condition(s) changes during the school year, please get in touch with your school nurse.
Wednesday, Jul 26 2023
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CUSD Board Meeting - Thursday, July 27, 2023
The Board will host a regular meeting on Thursday, July 27, 2023, in the District Office Boardroom located at 1309 S. Mary Avenue, Suite 150, Sunnyvale. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm. The meeting will also be live-streamed for those members of the public who would like to participate but cannot attend in person. A recording of the meeting will be posted within 48 hours of the meeting’s conclusion. Click here for the meeting agenda. The meeting Zoom link and the online public comment form are available on the District website under News & Events (found under the rotating pictures) and below for quick access: Online Public Comment Form Zoom Meeting Link At the beginning of the meeting, the Board President will explain how members of the public may provide comments in person. Please refer to the Public Comment Guidelines in the agenda for details. Members of the public who wish to address the Board on any item must submit a Public Comment Form before the start of the item . When the Board is ready to hear public comments, the Board President will first recognize the speaker by name and then invite the speaker to address the Board. The speaker must be present, in person or online, to make the comments ; otherwise, the Board will receive the comments post-meeting. Members of the public may also email the Board at board@cusdk8.org . Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person unless too many people request to speak, in which case the Board President may limit comments to less than three (3) minutes per person. Please note that the Board Meeting is a business meeting of the Board of Education in a public setting; it is not a forum for public debate. The provisions of the Brown Act prohibit the Board from acting on or discussing matters that are not on the meeting agenda. Therefore, Board Members will not respond directly to speakers or otherwise address speakers' comments. If you need Internet access or a technology device to attend the Zoom meeting, please visit one of the San Jose Access Library Program options below. These resources are available to anyone with a San Jose Public Library Card ( https://www.sjpl.org/membership ). Any California resident can get a card. SJ Access: https://www.sjpl.org/sjaccess Find Free Wi-Fi: https://www.sjpl.org/eastside-wifi Borrow a hotspot: https://www.sjpl.org/hotspot Borrow a tablet or computer: https://www.sjpl.org/sjaccess#borrow
Monday, Jul 24 2023
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3-Point Thursday: Technology Tools | Fencing | Final...
PRIORITY 1: ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND PERSONALIZED LEARNING TO SUPPORT THE WHOLE CHILD The summer is quickly approaching! The District wishes you a safe and relaxing summer. If you are interested in utilizing instructional technology tools during the summer months, the following are available to students through July 20, 2023: BrainPop BrainPOP offers content across the curriculum, including core subjects PLUS the arts, health, and technology iReady Personalized My Path learning in reading and math, adjusted to your child's learning level Newsela Reading activities and insights to support core instruction and differentiation across the curriculum Raz-Kids Online reading program ImagineLearning Language and literacy program Sora/OverDrive Reading activities and insights to support core instruction and differentiation across the curriculum Have your child go to https://clever.com/in/cusdk8 to login. Did you miss a ParentVenture event that you wanted to attend? Check out the recordings of all past events here . PRIORITY 2: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND INVOLVEMENT To increase the safety and security of all CUSD campuses, CUSD will be installing fencing at all schools. During the October 27, 2022, Board Advance , staff presented the Board with a fencing status report. The Board of Education then directed staff to move forward with enclosing all schools with fencing (approximately 4,407 feet) and increase the fencing height of the current 4-foot fencing to 6 feet (approximately 3,943 feet). The fencing projects require the Division of State Architecture (DSA) review and approval for accessibility. The District is working with an architectural firm to draw plans for each school site. Completed plans will be submitted to DSA for approval. Fencing work will begin during the 2023-2024 school year and is expected to be completed by August 2024. To have the least disruption on teaching and learning, fencing work will be conducted during school breaks and/or before/after instructional time. PRIORITY 3: DISTRICT SUSTAINABILITY On May 18, 2023, bargaining teams for CUSD and Cupertino Education Association (CEA) held their sixth and final negotiation session for the 2023-2024 school year. The District began the day with a budget update from the CBO (based on the May Revise issued on May 12, 2023), followed by a presentation from the Superintendent outlining the multidimensional aspects of the District’s proposal package to settle negotiations. The proposal package addresses the needs of CEA unit members to better meet student needs that have been expressed in negotiations and by teachers out at the schools. Based on this input, three common themes emerged as priority areas to address: Competitive salaries. Containing/reducing class sizes Teacher/student supports to address: Post-pandemic behavioral issues; Intervention at a higher level (math, reading, and EL); and Continued success of the English Learner (EL) program. The District reported to CEA that the Board is committed to addressing these areas along with the following priorities: Maintenance of a 6% reserve (reduced from the goal of a 10% reserve); Continued expansion of middle school electives to two per day and maintaining staff to do so; Providing music and arts instruction in all elementary schools and hiring more staff to do so; Enhancing security and safety at all school sites, beginning with the installation of perimeter fences; and Providing the highest salary increase possible while making a balanced investment in the above needs and priorities. Taken as a whole, the District’s package begins to address critical needs raised by educators and provides a fair and competitive salary increase (8% on all salary schedules) for the 2023-2024 school year. This week, CEA members ratified the tentative agreement, and it will be taken to the CUSD Board of Education for approval during a future Board Meeting.
Thursday, Jun 01 2023