CUSD Newsletter December 2019
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Superintendent Message
On Thursday afternoon, the administrative staff at Coronado Middle School will present their annual update to the Governing Board. The report will highlight significant initiatives that the Triton staff and student body have engaged in over the last year which align directly with our Long Range Plan; specifically, the new bell schedule with later start time, T3 (advisory/homeroom), and progress on the innovation lab (iLAB), funded by CSF and PTO, set to open in early 2020.
December 12, 2019 Regular Board Meeting 'Topics of Interest'
The Board of Education will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Thursday, November 12, 2019, with open session starting at 4:00 p.m. in the boardroom of the Coronado Unified School District (201 Sixth Street).
The Board of Education typically meets on the third Thursday of the month. Meetings may be moved due to the school calendar or other conflicts. Please check the calendar of board meetings for the most current information or contact the District Office (619-522-8900). The agenda and the board packet are posted on the district website.
Consent Agenda
- Approve Donations
- Approve Minutes
- Approve the Personnel Register
- Approve/Ratify Contracts for Services
- Approve/Ratify Purchase Orders and Warrants
- Approve Developer Fee Accounting Annual Report
- Approve Board Policy Updates
- Adopt Governing Board Resolution for Emergency Waiver - Coronado High School Boiler Line Break and Flood
Action
- Authorize a Positive Certification of the First Interim Budget Report for Period Ending October 31, 2019
Reports
- ACT
- CSEA
- CMS Annual Report
- DoDEA Report
- Department Updates
- LRP Update
Click this link to watch the Board Meeting live on December 12, 2019, at 4:00 PM.
Click this link to complete a comment card before the Board Meeting.
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Chargers Champions
Congratulations to our CHS Varsity Girls Golf Team!
Coronado School of the Arts donates $197,015.97!
CMS Students Prepare for a Socratic Seminar
Student groups researching, thinking critically, and fully engaged in Mrs. Dejarnette's class while discussing decisions made at the Constitutional Convention. Our Triton historians are preparing for a Socratic Seminar where they will challenge and defend perspectives on the role and importance of individual rights in the establishment of our government - in the framing of our Bill of Rights and the relevance to today. Thank you, Mrs. D, for Connecting content, Challenging thought, and inspiring future Champions!
CHS Bell Schedule Study
Coronado High School principal, Shane Schmeichel, presents to a full house at the PTO meeting this morning. CHS staff have been engaged in a bell schedule study and are exploring the advantages / disadvantages of transitioning to a seven period day in order to provide additional flexibility in course selection. Mr. Schmeichel outlined next steps in the process including student surveys and parent forums. Additional information will be shared via Mr. Schmeichel's weekly parent newsletter.
Number Corner
"Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway."
- Earl Nightingale
Caught Being Awesome!
This month we would like to give a couple of Shout Outs:
- CMS Principal, Karin Mellina, and her team. An anonymous 'Caught Being Awesome' was submitted: "Thank you to Ms. Mellina and the entire CMS Team for the amazing Veteran's Day last week at CMS. The Veterans felt honored, appreciated and loved by CMS."
- CHS teacher Ken Heskestad was 'Caught him Being Awesome' by one his students "He personally purchases all materials needed for projects and is constantly there for his students."
If you would like to recognize an employee or volunteer who goes above and beyond to make a difference. Those who are “caught” will receive a copy of the positive words that were shared about them. Please take a minute or two to brighten someone else’s day! Click here
CUSD Safety
For more information, check out this informative video created by our local students.
Important Dates
November 25-29, 2019: Thanksgiving Recess
December 12, 2019 at 4:00pm: Regular Board Meeting
December 16, 2019, at 3:30 pm: Organizational Board Meeting
December 20, 2019 - January 3, 2020: CUSD Winter Break
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. We have added more information below including a video from Homeland Security with more information.
About CUSD
Email: information@coronadousd.net
Website: www.coronadousd.net
Location: Coronado Unified School District, 201 6th Street, Coronado, CA, USA
Phone: (619) 522-8900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoronadoUSD/
Twitter: @CoronadoUnified