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3-Point Thursday - 6/2/2022
CUSD Three-Point Thursday June 2, 2022 Academic Excellence and Personalized Learning to Support the Whole Child Last week, the district celebrated staff members on their years of service to the district and upcoming retirements. This year’s retirees span multiple school sites and job classifications. For many, CUSD was their only place of employment since their very first day of work! CUSD is grateful to have benefitted from their lasting positive impact. Congratulations on your retirement! We also want to take this opportunity to thank all of our CUSD staff for their continued dedication and service to our students! Stakeholder Engagement and Involvement On March 24, 2022, CUSD contracted with Dale Scott & Company to conduct a voter survey to explore opportunities for capital funding and operational needs through a ballot measure. During the May 26 Board Meeting, the survey results were shared. Two surveys (GO Bond and Parcel Tax) were conducted between 4/28/22 and 5/5/22. 569 likely voters completed surveys in English and Mandarin. The margin of error for the survey is 5.815%. The entire Survey presentation can be found here . District Sustainability During the May 26 Board Meeting, staff shared information regarding elements of the Governor’s May Budget Revision for 2022-2023. The entire Budget Presentation can be found here . Highlights included: Next year, CUSD will move out of LCFF into a Basic Aid funded district. Excess Property Tax Revenues become the primary measurement of funding. Cost of Living (COLA) and Average Daily Attendance (ADA) will become less relevant when calculating total funding. Property Tax Revenue: Growth is projected based on conservative assumptions. Secured Property Assessment growth at 5.04%. Unsecured Property Assessment growth at 0.3788%. Due to the volatile nature of property tax revenues, CUSD should carry a higher reserve balance of a minimum of 10%. Major District Budget assumptions: Cost of Salary Settlements - $28.8 million over two years. Pension Costs - $3.5 million increase in 2022-23.
Thursday, Jun 02 2022
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3-Point Thursday - 5/19/2022
CUSD Three-Point Thursday May 19, 2021 Academic Excellence and Personalized Learning to Support the Whole Child During the May 12 Board Meeting, the California Department of Education Day of the Teacher was celebrated and teachers across the district were recognized as their site’s Teacher of the Year. The Teacher of the Year Program provides the Board of Education and certificated staff an opportunity to recognize individuals who have demonstrated exemplary teaching skills, talents, and accomplishments. 📹 This video highlights some of their amazing work. Joanie Orvick, a 5th-grade teacher at Stevens Creek, was selected as this year’s District Teacher of the Year. She will represent the District's teaching staff during the 2021-2022 academic year at the county level and become a nominee for the County Teacher of the Year program. 🎉 Congratulations to all of our wonderful teachers! Stakeholder Engagement and Involvement Every home in the United States is now eligible to order a 3rd round of at-home COVID-19 antigen tests. In this round, the U.S. Postal Service will deliver eight free rapid antigen tests. You can place your free order at https://www.covid.gov/tests . ⏰ Recently, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) endorsed the emergency use of over-the-counter COVID-19 Tests beyond their FDA authorized expiration. The emergency extension applies to all FDA authorized over-the-counter COVID-19 tests, including: Abbott BinaxNOWTM COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test AccessBio CareStartTM COVID-19 Antigen Home Test ACON FlowflexTM COVID-19 Antigen Home Test iHealthTM COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test On/GoTM COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test 😷 The CDPH continues to strongly recommend getting vaccinated and boosted when eligible and wearing well-fitting masks in indoor public settings and businesses while around others. District Sustainability Next school year, CUSD will expand transitional kindergarten as required by the California Department of Education. Students whose fifth birthday occurs between September 2, 2022, and February 2, 2023, will be eligible for TK this August. 🎒 For the 2022-2023 school year, CUSD anticipates 15 TK classrooms (+5 from the 2021-2022 school year) based on current enrollment numbers. Blue Hills, De Vargas, Eaton, Eisenhower, Graden Gate, Lincoln, Montclaire, Nimitz, Stevens Creek, and Stocklmeir will have TK classrooms. Parents of TK-aged students are encouraged to attend a virtual Parent Orientation tonight at 6:30 pm . The presentation will provide an overview of TK, including curriculum, supporting your child at home, child development, special programs, and much more! 💻 Zoom Meeting Link: https://cusdk8.zoom.us/j/82215046016
Thursday, May 19 2022
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8th Grade Promotion Ceremony Information
Dear CUSD Eighth Grade Families, We are pleased to share information regarding this year’s Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony. We are excited to host this year's promotion ceremony at Homestead High School in the football stadium. The 8th-Grade Promotion Ceremony for the five middle schools will be as follows: School Date Time Cupertino Middle School CMS 8th Graders to go directly to Homestead High School; attendance for the day is promotion ceremony Wednesday, June 8, 2022 9 - 11 am Hyde Middle School *Hyde 8th Graders will be dismissed from school at the end of brunch Wednesday, June 8, 2022 1 - 3 pm Kennedy Middle School Wednesday, June 8, 2022 5 - 7 pm Lawson Middle School *LMS 8th Graders to go directly to Homestead High School; attendance for the day is promotion ceremony Thursday, June 9, 2022 9 - 11 am Miller Middle School *Miller 8th Graders will be dismissed from school at the end of brunch Thursday, June 9, 2022 1 - 3 pm Please see below for specifics regarding this year's ceremony: Location Homestead High School 21370 Homestead Road Cupertino, CA 9014 Parking Parking at Homestead is limited to the Student Parking Lot on the east side of the campus (along Homestead Rd). Once that is full the only other parking is on the street, so it is recommended that you arrive early. Carpools are encouraged. If you have disabled or elderly guests that need assistance to their seats, they may be dropped at the corner of the student parking lot closest to the fieldhouse. There are limited disabled parking places available. Consider coming early enough to accommodate. Tickets There will be no tickets distributed. Due to space constraints, please limit attendance to five spectators per student. We look forward to seeing our families at this event! Photos LifeTouch Photography will provide an opportunity for families to purchase pictures of this special event. You will receive a link via email and/or check your school website for more information. CUSD Siblings If you have an elementary-age or middle-school-age sibling who will attend the ceremony, the absence will be excused. Families need to inform the school in advance of the absence so that it is coded accurately. Will I see my child? Spectators will be seated in the bleachers facing the ceremony stage, including the students. All students will be visible to spectators when they walk across the stage when their name is called. What can I bring? Please bring your camera to document this memorable event. Do not bring any items that may obstruct the view of others (umbrellas, balloons, large signs, etc.) Also, refrain from bringing air horns. Where do I meet my child after? Spectators are not permitted on the field. After the promotion ceremony, spectators should wait in the designated concrete area where the students will meet them. Tips for Parents Please hold onto your child’s phone until after the ceremony. Consider arriving early for parking and securing seating. Do not accompany your child onto the field. Tips for Students Wear sunblock. Wear sunglasses. High-heeled shoes are prohibited to protect the turf (wedges are acceptable). Dress appropriately for the occasion - school dress code rules apply. Arrive 30 minutes before your ceremony and report directly to your seat. All school rules apply.
Wednesday, May 11 2022
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School Board Elections Coming Soon
This year, 2022, is an election year for the Cupertino Union School Board. In November, voters will elect three (3) members to the CUSD Board of Education. Many of you have asked what it takes to run for School Board and what it’s like to serve as a Board Member. Given that potential candidates must declare their intentions to run by August, the District will hold a virtual information session for all community members interested in running for the CUSD Board: Date: May 10, 2022 (Tuesday) Time: 6:00-7:00 pm Zoom Link: https://cusdk8.zoom.us/j/81283844713?pwd=aUVhQk5EVGxMWkJKMndsb3IvM05Kdz09 Passcode: 961364 Or telephone: +1 408 638 0968 Passcode: 961364 At this webinar , Board President Madhathil and Vice President Leong will cover the following topics, give you their perspectives, and answer questions: What are the responsibilities of a Board Member? What time commitment is involved? What else is involved in being a School Board Member besides attending meetings? What is the process to run for office? What is involved in running an election campaign? If you are interested in running for our Board this November, we hope you will join us!
Friday, Apr 29 2022
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Upcoming Surplus Property 7-11 Public Hearing & Comm...
The Committee requests that all Community Members wishing to address the Committee, please attend the next Surplus Property 7-11 Committee Meeting, which will also conduct a Public Hearing. The Committee is in its final stages of preparing a recommendation to the Board of Education regarding surplus property. The meeting will take place via Zoom at 6 pm on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://cusdk8.zoom.us/j/83375170669?pwd=VmhFV2hscENvaXlZYVV5WTBMajF1Zz09 Passcode: 241714 Or Telephone: +1 408 638 0968 Webinar ID: 833 7517 0669 Passcode: 241714 Information regarding the Surplus Property 7-11 Committee, including meeting log in information, minutes, and presentations can be located on our website at: https://www.cusdk8.org/departments/committees/public .
Monday, Apr 25 2022
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3-Point Thursday - 4/14/2022
CUSD Three-Point Thursday April 14, 2021 Academic Excellence and Personalized Learning to Support the Whole Child CUSD strives to meet each child's unique developmental needs and stages across all domains of development: academic, social-emotional, physical fitness, and overall well-being. Last month, CUSD Mental Health Program Manager, Kimberly Carvallison, led a family education workshop on creating calm and regulation at home. The webinar discussed how to help children feel more regulated and ready to learn. She shared strategies to support learning readiness behaviors and skills children of different ages and stages are working on. 📹 The webinar recording can be found here . 🖥 Presentation slides from the event can be viewed here . CUSD is committed to fostering a culture that promotes the health, safety, and well-being of students, staff, and parents. Additional mental health resources can be found here . Stakeholder Engagement and Involvement During the March 24, 2022, Regular Board Meeting, trustees voted unanimously to survey the CUSD community to gauge interest in a possible Parcel and/or General Bond Measure. This week, the Dale Scott & Company, a local financial advisor company servicing K-14 education for the past 25 years, will begin the survey process. The survey results will be shared during the May Board meeting to determine the next steps and whether the district will pursue placing a Parcel or General Bond on the November 2022 General Election. D istrict Sustainability The current Measure A Parcel will expire in June 2023. The amount per parcel is $250, equaling approximately $8 million annually for CUSD. See below to see where Measure A funds are currently being used to support teaching and learning in CUSD:
Thursday, Apr 14 2022
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3-Point Thursday - 3/31/2022
CUSD Three-Point Thursday March 31, 2021 Academic Excellence and Personalized Learning to Support the Whole Child Developing strong habits of mind and leadership skills in our students is part of our CUSD Strategic Plan . We want our students to seek out challenges, set goals, and persevere through setbacks. The world around us is complex and ever-changing. How can we support and prepare our children? And how does fostering a growth mindset support their ability to learn and thrive? Join Eduardo Briceño , global keynote presenter and co-founder (with Dr. Carol Dweck) of Mindset Works , for a free, engaging, and interactive discussion on growth mindset (current research on mindset, Learning Zone vs Performance Zone, 21st-century skills, and more). Parents/caregivers, students, educators, mental health professionals, and community members are welcome! More information and the event registration link can be found here . Stakeholder Engagement and Involvement To date, the District Core Transition Advisory Committee has met four times. Representatives from closing/consolidating and receiving school sites serve on this committee. The Committee brainstormed frequently asked questions for staff to respond to, resulting in a community and staff FAQ, which was shared with the consolidated and closing schools. In addition, working groups have identified engagement needs in support of students, parents, and staff. Based on the work of this committee, District and Site Leaders are preparing for: Principal site visits at closing/consolidating school to meet students Parent Coffees at receiving sites Parent Leader meet and greet opportunities Site visits for teachers at receiving sites in April and on May Learning Day for collaboration with 22-23 colleagues Opportunities for teacher collaboration regarding 22-23 student placement Site Transition Advisory Teams are in the process of being formed at closing/consolidating and receiving sites End of year activities at closing/consolidated sites to ensure students and staff have opportunities to say goodbye to one another Spring and Summer engagement opportunities are being developed and will be shared with site teams in April New school information packets will be developed to welcome new families and provide important and useful information More information on the District Advisory can be found here . D istrict Sustainability One revenue source for the District is through leased properties and space. The District has different categories for property leases: Short term at Open School Sites and Closed School Sites Long term leases at Open School Sites and Closed School Sites, and Occasional Use of Facility Requests At our Closed School Sites - Nan Allen, Luther, and Serra, the buildings are leased out to multiple tenants. These buildings total approximately 72,000 square feet and generate a little more than $2 million per year for the District. At our Open School Sites - we have before and after-school care providers. These tenants may be leasing one or two classroom portable buildings at a school site. These short-term leases generate approximately $1.2 million in revenue per year. The community may also rent facility spaces such as classrooms, General Learning Centers (GLC), or Gymnasium from the District based on availability. These daily rentals generate approximately $1 million in revenue per year. More information on the Use of Facility Requests can be found here .
Thursday, Mar 31 2022
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Education Opportunity - April 13
Growth Mindset for a Complex and Fast-Changing World Eduardo Briceño, Global Keynote Speaker, Co-founder, Mindset Works Wednesday, April 13, 2022, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm PDT, Online Event (Webinar) How can we prepare our children for a complex and fast-changing world? And how does fostering a growth mindset support their ability to learn and thrive? Join Eduardo Briceño , global keynote presenter and co-founder (with Dr. Carol Dweck) of Mindset Works , for an engaging and interactive discussion on growth mindset (current research on mindset, Learning Zone vs Performance Zone, 21st-century skills, and more). Parents/caregivers, students, educators, mental health professionals, and community members are welcome! Free admission. Register: https://eduardobriceno2022cusd.eventbrite.com This special presentation is sponsored by the Cupertino Educational Endowment Foundation (CEEF) , in partnership with The Parent Venture . CEEF is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to raise and leverage private support to ensure ongoing exceptional educational opportunities for all students in CUSD. Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at cmargot@parentventure.org . [Wednesday, Apr 13 at 1:49 PM] We hope to see you tonight at 6:30 pm for Growth Mindset for a Complex and Fast-Changing World with Eduardo Briceño, Global Keynote Speaker, Co-founder, Mindset Works. The event registration link is found below.
Thursday, Mar 31 2022