CUSD UPDATE
June 3, 2020
"THE FIRST STEP IN THE EVOLUTION OF ETHICS IS A SENSE OF SOLIDARITY WITH OTHER HUMAN BEINGS."
- Albert Schweitzer
Message from Superintendent Mueller
Good afternoon,
Our staff are currently engaged in an unprecedented ten days of professional development and time for curriculum design and exploration. Preparation will focus on developing e-Learning units, as we believe we will need to deliver virtual instruction, in some capacity, this fall. Guiding this effort is the development of e-Learning Unit Templates for both elementary and secondary teachers. Grounded in research on remote learning environments, e-Learning documents will provide our staff, students, and parents with a standardized template which incorporates components of direct instruction, peer to peer interaction, and assessment. Use of these templates ensure continuity across CUSD while demonstrating that we are deploying optimal instructional experiences in a virtual setting.
We are aligning our efforts in distance learning to evidence-based structures because we have high expectations for our students and ourselves, and the confidence in our amazing team of educators to reach them.
When we reopen in August, each school will operate on current bell schedule start and stop times (approximately 8AM-3PM). Permissible structures (all distance learning, all students back on campus, a blended environment) will determine how we use this time to meet the needs of our learners. Parents, please take a few moments to complete our Return to School: Parent Survey. Your participation is greatly appreciated.
Our Nation is currently in pain. We stand in solidarity with those who seek justice and demonstrate a commitment to a better tomorrow. Our schools provide a safe place for students to contemplate their sense of agency and to explore the responsibility of interconnectedness. We are missing our students now more than ever.
Be well,
Karl Mueller
June 4, 2020 Regular Board Meeting
In Compliance with the Governor of California's "Safet-at-Home Order" due to COVID-19, the Coronado Unified School District Board of Education will be conducting meetings virtually until further notice. This means there will be no specific physical meeting place: the meeting will be held remotely. However, public participation continues to be welcomed and encouraged.
We will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Thursday, June 4, 2020, with the open session starting at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will show live on Spectrum Cable, Channel 19, and also on the internet at tv.coronado.ca.us. The Board of Education is interested in hearing your comments on any agenda item or general public comment. In the interest of reducing the spread of COVID-19, members of the public are encouraged to submit their comments in one of two ways:
- Leave a voicemail at (619) 522-8900 ext. 1025 (not to exceed three (3) minutes).
- Submit a written comment for the meeting (not to exceed three (3) minutes), please submit your comment no later than 2:00 p.m. on the day of the Regular Board Meeting. Click here to submit a written comment.
Open Session
- Board Recognition Congratulating Retiring Staff Members: John Coolidge, Bradford Couture, Kathy Couture, Eileen Farrell, Debra Hatheway, Constance Johnson, Karen Maggio, Steve Patrick, Wendy Toomey, Tracy Walmsley, and Sandra White
Consent Agenda
- Approve the Board Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2020
- Approve the Personnel Register
- Approve/Ratify Contracts for Services
Public Hearing
- Public Hearing on the 2020-21 Proposed Budget
- LCAP COVID-19 Operations Written Report
Action
- Adopt Resolution 20-06-01 to Establish a Capital Project Fund for Blended Component Units
- Adoption of New College Prep (CP) Chemistry Textbooks for Coronado High School (Information)
- Pearson Elevate Science Curriculum for Coronado Middle School
Reports
- CSEA Report
- ACT Report
- Distance Learning Update
- Business Services Report: Proposed 2020-21 Budget
- Long-Range Plan Update
First Reading
- College and Careers Access Pathways (CCAP) Partnership Agreement
- 2020 CUSD LCAP FederalAddendum
Click this link to watch the Board Meeting live on June 4, 2020, at 4:00 PM.
CUSD Grab-and-Go Meal Service
Grab-and-Go Meal Service at Village Elementary and Silver Strand
When: Every Monday (except Holidays)
Location: Multi-Purpose Rooms at VES (H Street, with the line forming along Green Field on 7th Street) and Silver Strand Elementary
Distribution Time: 11:00AM - 1:00PM (while supplies last)
Our next distribution day will be Monday, 6/8 beginning at 11AM. All families with children 18 and under will be able to pick up free breakfast and lunch meals via curb-side pick-up. Each child will receive one bag that contains 5 days’ worth of meals for breakfast and lunch. Meals may consist of packaged, refrigerated, and/or frozen items (heating instructions will be provided). District and school staff will start "Grab and Go Distribution" of meal bags at 11AM, and will stop once all bags are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
All meals will be distributed curb-side to decrease the risk of exposure. Bags will be placed into automobile trunks-they will not be handed through the vehicle window for the protection of both our staff and vehicle occupants. Only those in cars will be served meals during this pick-up window, no walk-ups or bicycles are allowed in order to maintain social distancing protocols. If you are unable to pick-up meals by car or during the scheduled distribution time, please email Charity.Campbell@coronadousd.net on or before the Friday before pick-up at noon and we will schedule an alternative window to pick-up a meal.
Meals may not be distributed to students. Students who are receiving meals are encouraged to be physically present at the time of pick-up. Additionally, adults may pick up meals for students not present by printing and submitting this form at the time of pick-up. No meals will be distributed to parents/guardians without a child present or a form submitted at time of pick up due to state regulations.
Meals are available for all children aged 18 and under. Children are not required to be students of Coronado Unified School District. Our incredible Child Nutrition Service team members and volunteers have served over 72,800 meals since this program began. We are prepared to serve meals weekly to over 830 children (8,300 meals in total). As demands increase, we will continue to increase the number of meals we prepare in order to accommodate the needs of our entire school community. This is free for all children, regardless of meal status - please spread the word!
June 1-5: SDCOE World of Work (WoW) Week
Caught Being Awesome!
As our educators, parents, and community come together to connect, challenge, and champion our students during our district closure, we are humbled by the outpouring of compliments during these trying times. What a positive testament to our CUSD family!
- Two Silver Strand students were caught being awesome. "For pushing through big scary changes, and for being flexible and strong throughout the distance learning experience and for always being joyous and ready to learn by any means necessary! Thank you for your adaptability throughout the distance learning experience!
- Matt Andrijasevich was caught being awesome by a parents. "This year has been hard for everyone, but especially those with learning hurdles. From the beginning of the year until the last day Mr. A was there for the kids always. He also was always available to answer my questions at any time, and I always have questions. But the kicker was today, the last day of school, my son said "I'll miss Mr A." That is a lot from him. He will be missed."
- Kimberley Junk was caught being awesome by a parent. "Kimberly has always been a sweetheart and goes out of her way time and time again. Between her amazing personality and willingness to help everyone around her. I am thankful that she answers the phone when I have to call the office for clarification on some things but she follows through when she doesn’t know. We love her and appreciate her. We miss you and you are AMAZING!!!!
Important Resources and Document Links
Adhere to Social Distancing
About CUSD
Email: information@coronadousd.net
Website: coronadousd.net/
Location: 201 6th Street, Coronado, CA, USA
Phone: (619) 522-8900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoronadoUSD/