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Published Meeting Notification | Board Meeting - 10/...
CUSD BOARD OF EDUCATION - MEETING AGENDA NOTIFICATION Chico Unified School District - Board of Education Meeting Agenda The Board Agenda packet for the Chico Unified School District Board of Education Meeting has been published. Type: Regular Board Meeting Date: Wednesday, 10/16/24 Time (Open Session) : 6:00 PM Location: Marigold School, Multipurpose Room View Published Agenda Online: https://bit.ly/3GvlqOJ ADDITIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION INFORMATION & RESOURCES The Board welcomes your comments and participation in the upcoming Board Meeting. Email the Board*: PublicComment@chicousd.org Watch the Meeting Via Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@cusdboardofeducation7790/streams Submit Speaker Card in Advance of Meeting**. Priority will be given to speakers who submit a speaker card by by 12 p.m. on the day of the Board Meeting : https://www.chicousd.org//Our-District/Board-of-Education/Public-Comment/Board-Meeting-Speaker-Card/index.html * Email Public Comment Disclaimer : Your comments and information will become part of the official public record and will be included as an attachment on the public online agenda. If you do not want your email included in the online agenda, you have the option to email Board Members individually . **Speaker Card Information: If time remains after hearing from those who have submitted a speaker card, the Board may hear from individuals in attendance that did not submit a speaker card. Board Resources Available on the Website Board of Education Webpage Meet the Board Members Upcoming Board Meetings View Board Agendas/Meeting Minutes Board Policies Trustee Area Voting Chico Unified School District Superintendent, Kelly Staley Superintendent's Office (530) 891-3000 ext. 20235 1163 East Seventh Street, Chico, CA 95928 Please contact the Superintendent’s Office at 891-3000 ext. 20235 should you require a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting. This request should be received at least 48 hours prior to the meeting in order to accommodate your request. Interpreter Services are available in Spanish, Hmong and sign language at Board meetings upon request. This request should be received at least 48 hours prior to the meeting in order to accommodate your request. STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: The Governing Board of the Chico Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying. Chico Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, targeted at any student by anyone, based on the student's actual or perceived age, ancestry, ethnicity, parental status, pregnancy status, color, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, nationality, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Title IX Coordinator Director State & Federal Programs (530) 891-3000 1163 East Seventh Street, Chico, CA 95928 equitycompliance@chicousd.org
Friday, Oct 11 2024
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Superintendent's Update | Fall 2024
Message from the Superintendent Dear Chico Unified Community – We’ve made it through the first two months of school, heat and all! Since the start of school, I’ve been able to visit many classrooms and it is so rewarding to see our students engaged and actively learning. In addition to the wonderful things happening inside our classrooms, extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, and after school events provide many outlets for both students and families to get involved at school. I encourage families to connect with their school and learn about the resources, supports, and activities available to students. I look forward to meeting more students and families as the year progresses. If you have questions or suggestions, please continue to reach out as we welcome your input. Thank you for being a part of our Chico Unified community! - Kelly Staley, Superintendent Celebrating Civics Constitution and Citizenship Day was celebrated at Shasta Elementary School. Students learned about the Constitution, heard an inspiring citizenship journey from their guest speaker and sang songs. Students also helped celebrate the 98th birthday of World War II Veteran, Dennis - a heartfelt thank you to him for being such an inspiration to our school community! Contributing to the Community Hooker Oak Elementary School's fourth-grade class spread some love (and supplies) to the Chico Animal Shelter. Students learned about the important work of animal control officers and loaded the much-needed supplies into the vehicles. Big thanks to the amazing animal control officers who came to the school! Strategic Thinking Mr. Obe at Neal Dow Elementary School challenges students to prepare for chess league competitions through the Sacramento Valley Scholastic Chess League. Read the full article from North State Public Radio: https://www.mynspr.org/news/2024-10-08/chess-tournament-brings-hundreds-of-students-to-chico-to-compete Photo Credit: Reporter Alec Stutson (NSPR) Board of Education The Governing Board consists of five members elected during statewide primary or general elections. Board Members serve a term of four years in office. The Board operates under the authority of the California Constitution, State Legislature, California Education Code and the California State Board of Education. The trustees are responsible for oversight, policy and adopting the annual Chico Unified School District Local Control and Accountability Plan which serves as the foundation for district-wide goals and priorities. November 5, 2024 Election - Board Trustee Election During this year's November General Election, residents who live in Trustee Area 2 and Trustee Area 3 will have an opportunity to elect their Board representative. Board elections are run by the Butte County Office of Elections . Learn more about Board Elections and find your Trustee area on our website: visit the Trustee Area Election Information November 5, 2024 Election - Ballot Measure C During the June 12, 2024 Regular Board of Education Meeting, the Board approved Resolution No. 1651-24 authorizing the placement of a school facilities general obligation bond on the November ballot. Measure C will fund crucial repairs and upgrades to our Chico Unified schools,with a focus on our elementary schools. Some of our elementary schools werebuilt over 70 years ago, have not been updated, and are in need of significantstructural repairs and upgrades. You can learn more about Measure C on our website: Learn More About Measure C Maintenance & Operations Team Updates The Maintenance & Operations Team had a busy summer. In addition to a new roof at Chico High School and routine maintenance, the team installed 105 new Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) units at five school sites during the week of June 24, 2024! “In our community surveys, we asked for input and heard that working HVAC systems for our schools are a high priority. I’m proud of our Maintenance and Operations Team for finding a solution to install the units quickly and have working systems ready for the start of the 2024-25 school year,” shared Superintendent Kelly Staley. Watch a short clip of the HVAC installation at Sierra View Elementary: https://youtu.be/-QJp-QVLjLY Facilities & Construction Team Update In addition to planning and overseeing new construction, modernization, relocatable classrooms, deferred maintenance, and miscellaneous District projects, the Facilities Planning department is responsible for demographic analyses, residential project tracking, developer fees policies, enrollment projections, long range master facility plans, site capacity studies, and annual student housing plans. Facilities Planning also oversees district site acquisitions, and easements. McManus Elementary School Renovations Continue Project Details : McManus Elementary School's renovation began in June of 2023. The project includes a new kindergarten classroom/play complex, a new multipurpose room, safety lighting, fencing and security cameras. Construction is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2025. Funding Source: This project was funded by voter-approved Measure K funds. New Facility For the Special Education Adult Education Program The Adult Transition Center (ATC) officially opened for the 2024-25 school year. Students in the adult Special Education Program now have a dedicated campus and can attend class at the new Lassen Building (adjacent to Oak Bridge Academy). New District-Wide Volunteer Process Goes Into Affect Make a difference: become a volunteer! Visit our website to learn about volunteer opportunities and the new volunteer process: https://www.chicousd.org//Community/Volunteer-Opportunities/index.html School and Campus Safety Chico Unified School District has adopted an emergency response system to help keep students and staff safe during an emergency. Our district partners with law enforcement and maintains an active District Incident Response Team. Students and staff at every school receive training. Drills are conducted throughout the school year. Visit our website to learn more about school safety: https://www.chicousd.org/Resources/District-Wide-Safety-Info/Lockdown-Protocol/index.html Students Home Early for District-Wide Staff Development Day Dear CUSD Families - Chico Unified has three district-wide minimum days that will impact student release times: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Please check with your student's school to find the exact release time. Thank you! Helpful Parent Resources Board of Education Information Upcoming Board Meetings Subscribe to Receive Board Agendas Chico Unified School District Office Department Contacts Facilities Bond Information Facilities Master Plan Nutrition Services Menus Human Resources - Explore a Career in Education Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) ParentSquare (Aeries Communication) Parent Resources
Friday, Oct 11 2024
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We Want Your Input for Important Superintendent Qual...
Input Opportunity Input Opportunity Your Voice Matters! Not displaying correctly? View in browser 📢 We want to hear from you! The Chico Unified School District Board of Education has contracted with the Butte County Office of Education to conduct a Superintendent Search . The Board of Education invites all parents, students, teachers, staff and community members to gather perspectives on the qualities and considerations essential for our next Superintendent. English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DKHJSRK Español: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NRF2YF7 The survey closes on Monday, 10/7/24. We appreciate your time and effort in helping us select a new Superintendent who will lead our district with vision and dedication. Should you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to contact Kathy Wheeler, consultant, at kathywheeler11@yahoo.com . Thank you for your engagement in this important process. Sincerely, Caitlin Dalby, Board President, Chico Unified School District Mary Sakuma, Superintendent, Butte County Office of Education Chico Unified School District
Monday, Sep 30 2024
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Published Meeting Notification | 08/21/24, 6:00 PM O...
CUSD BOARD OF EDUCATION - MEETING AGENDA NOTIFICATION Chico Unified School District - Board of Education Meeting Agenda The Board Agenda packet for the Chico Unified School District Board of Education Meeting has been published. Type: Regular Board Meeting Date: 8/21/24 Time (Open Session) : 6:00 PM Location: Marigold School, Multipurpose Room View Published Agenda Online: https://bit.ly/3GvlqOJ A Meeting ADDENDUM Has Been Posted (8/19/24) - Addendum is attached below. ADDITIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION INFORMATION & RESOURCES The Board welcomes your comments and participation in the upcoming Board Meeting. Email the Board*: PublicComment@chicousd.org Watch the Meeting Via Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@cusdboardofeducation7790/streams Submit Speaker Card in Advance of Meeting**. Priority will be given to speakers who submit a speaker card by by 12 p.m. on the day of the Board Meeting : https://www.chicousd.org//Our-District/Board-of-Education/Public-Comment/Board-Meeting-Speaker-Card/index.html * Email Public Comment Disclaimer : Your comments and information will become part of the official public record and will be included as an attachment on the public online agenda. If you do not want your email included in the online agenda, you have the option to email Board Members individually . **Speaker Card Information: If time remains after hearing from those who have submitted a speaker card, the Board may hear from individuals in attendance that did not submit a speaker card. Board Resources Available on the Website Board of Education Webpage Meet the Board Members Upcoming Board Meetings View Board Agendas/Meeting Minutes Board Policies Trustee Area Voting Chico Unified School District Superintendent, Kelly Staley Superintendent's Office (530) 891-3000 ext. 20235 1163 East Seventh Street, Chico, CA 95928 Please contact the Superintendent’s Office at 891-3000 ext. 20235 should you require a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting. This request should be received at least 48 hours prior to the meeting in order to accommodate your request. Interpreter Services are available in Spanish, Hmong and sign language at Board meetings upon request. This request should be received at least 48 hours prior to the meeting in order to accommodate your request. STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: The Governing Board of the Chico Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying. Chico Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, targeted at any student by anyone, based on the student's actual or perceived age, ancestry, ethnicity, parental status, pregnancy status, color, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, nationality, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Title IX Coordinator Director State & Federal Programs (530) 891-3000 1163 East Seventh Street, Chico, CA 95928 equitycompliance@chicousd.org
Saturday, Aug 17 2024
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2024-25 Welcome | School Safety and Changes Update
Dear Chico Unified Families, We are excited to welcome your student on campus for the 2024-25 school year. We understand the importance of fostering a safe learning environment for students and continue to review and revise our safety practices. We thank you for partnering with us to create safe schools for our students, staff and comunity. Student, staff and campus safety is a top priority district-wide. Our schools conduct regular safety drills, both with students and staff. School Site Safety Plans are developed and reviewed annually, and every school has a Site Safety Team trained to take decisive action in emergencies and ensure our students' safety. We utilize our educational community's feedback from the school climate survey to better understand the needs at each campus. As a result, we have implemented several district-wide safety measures, including campus fencing, security cameras, a dedicated reporting hotline, school wellness programs, single points of entry, updated visitor protocols, emergency procedures and evacuation plans. Parents/Guardians may notice changes taking effect this year. Locked Front Office Entrances – In an effort to prevent unauthorized access to the school campus during the day, new lock and camera systems are being installed at our school entrances. Our schools are learning how to balance parent/guardian access with campus safety, so please be patient as our staff learn to work with the new system. Please contact your school's administrator if you have feedback or suggestions. Cell Phone Policy Enforcement – While there have been no changes to our current cell phone policy, the Board of Education voted to enforce the existing policy strictly. Look for communication coming directly from your student's school. On our website, you can view the policy (Board Policy and Administrative Regulation No. 5131.8 – Mobile Communication Device) outlined for elementary, junior high and high school students. Collaboration with Chico Police Department – Local law enforcement has been very supportive of our schools and school safety efforts. Over the past four years, we've been fortunate to secure grant funding for School Resource Officers. Although the current grant has ended, we continue to seek new opportunities. In the meantime, our District Incident Response Team will continue to maintain a close partnership with the Chico Police Department and other emergency responders. Chico Unified and Chico Police Department are committed to maintaining a collaborative partnership to help ensure campus safety. Volunteers – Chico Unified is working to make fingerprinting for volunteers as easy as possible. If you are interested in driving for a class field trip or volunteering to work with students, please let your student's school office know so they can get your information and fingerprints long before the first field trip or class project. Fingerprinting will be provided at no cost to the volunteer and only needs to be done once (it will carry into future years of volunteer work). We appreciate your time and dedication to helping create a safe and supportive environment for students at these fun and educational events! District-wide safety protocols, such as communication and notification, expectations during extreme heat, air quality concerns and power outages, can be found on the Chico Unified website ( www.chicousd.org ). We also encourage students and families to utilize our bullying, harassment and safety reporting hotline throughout the year. Build in Extra Time for Pick Up and Drop Off The City of Chico is working hard to complete the much-needed road repairs and construction before school begins. We appreciate the road repairs being completed but want to encourage students and families to add extra time for drop-off and pick up during the first week of school. We are working closely with the City of Chico to gather details and information to share with families so you can plan. Thank you for your patience and understanding regarding roadway improvements near our schools. If you have any safety concerns, please alert your school's office. We are continually working to strengthen student and campus safety. Please look for important safety communication from our district and school safety teams. We encourage you to reach out if you have ideas, questions, or concerns you'd like to share with us. Ensuring campus safety takes all of us working together, and we are proud to partner with our families and community. Respectfully, Kelly Staley, CUSD Superintendent John Shepherd, Assistant Superintendent 2024-25 District-wide Safety Team Leader Mike Allen, Executive Director 2024-25 District-wide Safety Team Leader Helpful Parent/Guardian Safety Resources District-Wide Safety Information Safe Schools Plans Anonymous Reporting (Bullying, Harassment and Safety Concerns) Student Mental Health and Wellness Resources Who to Contact Guide SecURLy (Parent/Guardian Internet Filtering, Student Browsing History and More)
Tuesday, Aug 13 2024