Caldwell School District Update
Monthly newsletter from Superintendent Shalene French
November 2019
In this newsletter:
- There's much to be grateful for in the Caldwell School District
- Mission Focused: Our students will value themselves, others, & their community
- New trustees join the school board in January
- Work on supplemental levy renewal continues
- Can you help? We need substitutes
Breakfast and lunch are free for all Caldwell School District students
- What's happening in our schools? Click for our interactive online calendar of events!
- Read the School Board Report!
Dia de los Muertos - Washington
Preschool literacy night - Lewis & Clark
4A State Soccer Champs - CHS
There's much to be grateful for in the Caldwell School District
As I reflect on our mission -- “Empower the whole child to achieve personal goals and strengthen our communities” -- I want to share some things I’m thankful for as we enter this season of gratitude and hope.
We honor the diversity of our community. I experienced this first hand at the end of October at the Sacajawea Trunk or Treat and other activities in our schools - including the Dia de Los Muertos events at Washington Elementary School and Caldwell High School.
We empower our students to take ownership of their learning. I was so impressed at November’s board meeting listening to Caldwell High students Crystal Medina and Elisa Davis share how they are maximizing advanced opportunities and state funding to prepare for bright futures after graduation. It is exciting to see our students earn thousands of college credits while still in high school.
We build family and community partnerships to support children in Caldwell. I was honored to share the Caldwell preschool story and our collaborative work with the YMCA, WICAP, and the Lee Pesky Center to provide high quality early learning experiences with members of the Idaho legislature in October.
We offer amazing extra-curricular programs music, sports, clubs, and more that contribute to a well-rounded education for our students. Certainly the back-to-back state 4A boys soccer championships help showcase this.
We are committed to doing what it takes to support our students. This happens every Wednesday during the Impact Team meetings. And this month, the district office has hosted a variety of professional development opportunities from secondary math, to special education, and strategies for supporting English learners.
I am so grateful for the children and youth of Caldwell! I am thankful to work with dedicated professionals, determined to empower our children with the knowledge and skills to make positive choices for their future.
-- Dr. French
Andrew Butler, trustee elect Zone 4
Manuel Godina, trustee elect Zone 2
Travis Manning, returning trustee Zone 3
New trustees join the school board in January
Two new school board members will be sworn in January.
Voters chose Manuel Godina to represent Zone 2 and Andrew Butler to represent Zone 4. Travis Manning will continue to represent Zone 3.
I want to thank Trustees Chuck Stout and Tom Briten, who will be leaving the board. Both Chuck and Tom have voluntarily served our children and patrons for eight years.
Work on supplemental levy renewal continues
Our district’s supplemental levy as required by law will expire at the end of the school year. This local contribution provides $2.5 million each year to operate our schools and help fill the gap in state education funding. The plan is to ask voters to consider the levy at the next election March 10, 2020. The Board of Trustees will finalize the amount by January 20, 2020 as required by law.
During the upcoming holiday breaks, I encourage you to use the time to get ready to vote:
Are you registered to vote in our district? Check here: https://apps.idahovotes.gov/YourPollingPlace/AmIRegistered.aspx
Need to register to vote? Register online here: https://apps.idahovotes.gov/OnlineVoterRegistration/
Want to vote by mail? Request a ballot using the form attached to this newsletter.
Breakfast and lunch are free for all Caldwell School District students
Can you help? We need substitutes
Superintendent N. Shalene French
Committed to Caldwell School District's mission, vision, and values to ensure equity and access for all students.
Email: nfrench@caldwellschools.org
Website: www.caldwellschools.org
Location: 1502 Fillmore Street, Caldwell, ID, USA
Phone: (208) 455-3300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caldwellschools.org/
Twitter: @CSD132Sup