Superintendent Message - PUSD Interim Superintendent, Donald Evans, sent his monthly message to families on December 16. The message can be viewed on the District website.

Superintendent Search Update - Representatives from Leadership Associates (LA) provided an update on the search for PUSD’s next Superintendent at the December 14 Board Meeting. LA met with 50 groups, representing PUSD and the community, over a three-day period in November and also received 417 responses to an online survey. Feedback was incorporated into a position description. The position has been posted and applications are due January 16. LA will bring all applications to the Board on February 1 to select candidates for interviews which will take place later that month (Update begins at 1:10:00 of meeting video). Visit the Superintendent Search Page on the District website for more information.

Website Update: Happy to report we are in the home stretch of rolling out PUSD's new website. Template pages for the District and school sites have been created, staff training is taking place and we have begun the process of moving content over from the old site. We are tentatively scheduling a soft launch of the new site during February Break. If you are interested in a preview, a Technology Advisory Meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 30, 3:45-5:00pm, at the Havens Elementary Library. You can RSVP here.

Office Hours with Dr. V - As part of the ongoing effort to strengthen engagement across the district and the Piedmont Community, PUSD Director of DEI, Dr. Marguerite Vanden Wyngaard, is scheduling in-person and virtual "office hours" as an opportunity for small group dialogue about equity, social justice and engagement. In-person meetings will be held in Dr. V's office in the 40s building one floor below Millennium HS. Sign up for a face-to-face meeting. Dates available are January 30, February 27, March 13, April 24 and May 22. If you choose a virtual meeting, the link will be sent to you the day before. Choose the 15-minute time slot that best fits your schedule. This will not limit your ability to stay in the face-to-face meeting for the entire time. This schedule is designed to ensure all participants have the time to focus on the conversation.

Secondary School Plan for Student Achievement - At its December 14 meeting, the PUSD Board of Education approved the District's secondary schools’ respective School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA). The California Education Code requires school site councils to develop an SPSA. The purpose of the plan is to create a cycle of continuous improvement of student performance and to ensure that all students succeed in reaching academic standards set by the State Board of Education. The SPSA is developed with the input of all Site Council stakeholders and reflects the current educational needs of students. Visit the District website to view the plans, as well as Tri-School SPSAs that were presented on November 9.

Adult School Spring Session - Registration is now open for the Spring 2023 session of Piedmont Adult School. The session runs January 9 through May 30. To view course offerings and register, visit www.piedmontadultschool.org. For more information call 510-594-2655. Piedmont Adult School offers in-person as well as online classes. Classes are open to all adults age 18 and over. Applicants age 55 and over are eligible for a $10 discount for regular adult classes, excluding single-day and special classes.

Hello, Dolly - Piedmont High School presents Hello, Dolly! the musical comedy with lyrics and music by Jerry Herman and a book by Michael Stewart. Set in 1890's New York City, this lively musical tells the story of Dolly Levi, a widow, matchmaker and professional meddler. Performances are February 2-4, at 7:00pm, and February 5 at 6:00pm. All performances are in the Alan Harvey Theater, 800 Magnolia Ave. This is a wonderful musical for the whole family. Tickets can be purchased online.

Board Meeting Summaries - Summaries of all Piedmont Unified Board of Education meetings are available on the District website and social media. Read summaries of recent meetings - December 14, 2022

Work for PUSD - PUSD is seeking candidates for open positions, including full and part-time Special Education Paraeducators. Visit the District's Edjoin page for a complete list of jobs available and to apply online.

Substitutes Needed - Support students while earning up to $200/day. PUSD seeking substitute teachers for the 2022-23 school year. Visit the District's EdJoin page for more information and to apply.

Previous Editions of Piedmont Ahead - Catch up on all things PUSD from this school year:

December

November

October

September

Follow PUSD on Social Media - Keep up to date on everything happening around the District on PUSD’s social media outlets. The District Facebook (@piedmontunified), Twitter (@piedmontunified) and Instagram (@piedmontusd) pages are active with multiple posts daily. Watch PUSD video content on the District's YouTube page.

• January 11 - Board Meeting
• January 16 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
• January 16 - MLK Day Celebration
• January 22 - MLK Day of Service
• January 25 - Board Meeting
• January 30 - Technology Advisory Meeting - New Website Preview
• February 1 - Enrollment Opens for 2023-24 School Year
• February 1 - LCAP Community Engagement Forum (virtual)
• February 2 - Transitional Kindergarten Information Night - Havens Elementary
• February 2-5 - PHS Musical - 'Hello Dolly'