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Take a plunge into this month's newsletter - the last edition until August. Be sure to watch the video until the end...you won't regret it! 😜🏊

June 6 - Last Day of School

June 11 - Last Day School Offices are Open for 2023-2024

June 14 - District Office Begins Summer Hours (10am-2pm)

June 19 - Juneteenth, District Office CLOSED

August 5 - District Office Resumes Normal Hours (7:30-4:30)

August 6 - First Day School Offices are Open for 2024-2025

Email: kcallahan@wpusd.org

Website: wpusd.org

Phone: 916-645-6350

Board Meeting Highlights

• May 7 Highlights
• Kerry Callahan introduced Cinnamon Johnsrud as the new Principal at Scott Leaman Elementary and Ashley Sandor as the new Assistant Principal at Lincoln High School
• The Board held a public hearing for Statutory Developer Fees
• LHS Principal Jen Hladun, TBHS Principal Heather Pierce along with students from each site presented on their efforts to bring the Lincoln High and Twelve Bridges High School communities together
• Scott Picket, Assistant Superintendent of Ed Services gave a presentation on the District's instructional materials adoption process
• Cathy Dominico from Capitol Advisors Group gave a presentation on the Annual District Overview of Certificates of Participation - Debt Financings and Repayment Plan
• May 21 Highlights
• The Board held their final Spotlight on Excellence meeting for the school year at Glen Edwards Middle School and heard a presentation from their admin team on their academic and engagement activity improvements
• June 4 Highlights
• The Board celebrated District Delivery Driver Alex Petkov for his act of kindness
• The Board presented the Student Board Representatives with their recognition certificates as well as plaques to Shelby Crain and Clara Williams who are graduating this year
• Reno Penders, Director of Ed Services gave a presentation on the LCAP
• The Board Approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price for Lease Leaseback Agreements with both Flint Builders and Roebbelen - the contractors who will be working on the TBHS athletics projects and the PHS addition project, respectively

Upcoming Meetings

• June 18, 2024 - WPUSD District Office, 3rd Floor

1. What made you want to become a student board representative?

Becoming the student board member to represent my school has allowed me the opportunity to engage in my community and represent my peers in making educational decisions that will directly impact them. I wanted this role not only to participate in governance processes, but also to advocate for my school and make a difference.

2. What would you like to see accomplished during your time as a student board representative?

During my remaining time as a student board member I would like to see an increase in student participation with their schools and community, and greater student and adult collaboration in order to forge stronger connections that lead to productive change. Our district has already taken a great step towards making this a reality by implementing the new Student Senate.

3. What does life outside of school look like?

Currently my life outside of school is limited to babysitting, homework, and sleeping, due to my commitments within my school such as choir, theatre, NHS, science expo, tutoring, sports, and 5 AP classes. Despite the frequent chaos, I love the challenge and being involved.

4. What are your plans for the future/after graduation?

After graduation I plan to attend an Ivy League or one of the Seven Sister Colleges on the east coast. I am keen on majoring in either political science or physics. I also plan to travel around the eastern hemisphere, most likely through a study abroad. My ultimate goal is to find a career that will be enjoyable and make a difference in the world.

1. What made you want to become a student board representative?

When I joined the School Board, I was very unsure about wanting to continue, but I ended up falling in love with being an active part of the decision making process. I also enjoyed being able to educate myself on district rules and procedures being followed.

2. What would you like to see accomplished during your time as a student board representative?

I hope to see more focus on the needs of the older schools, as well as more student involvement in the meetings.

3. What does life outside of school look like?

My life outside of school involves a lot of babysitting along with my involvement with the Women’s Club.

4. What are your plans for the future/after graduation?

My plans for after graduation are to become a 911 dispatcher.

1. What made you want to become a student board representative?

I knew I wanted to get more involved within my community and on my school campus, I had often felt that my voice wasn't heard, and I wanted to expand upon opportunities for student voice and representation in Lincoln. I have served 2 consecutive terms as the student board member from Twelve Bridges.

2. What would you like to see accomplished during your time as a student board representative?

As I finish up my 2nd term serving on the board, I'm so incredibly proud of all the things our board and community have accomplished, most notably for me would be my work in organizing the Student Senate, and all the amazing ideas that arose out of it including a youth center in Lincoln. This just solidifies my confidence in student advocacy and the power of having increased student voice in Lincoln. Knowing that the student voice will continue to be a focus of our district after I'm gone reassures my faith in Lincoln values, and speaks to the character of everyone who lives here. I'm so thankful that I grew up in such a tight-knit, caring community.

3. What does life outside of school look like?

Outside of school and the Board I remain fairly busy. I'm interested in medicine and serve as the president of my school's HOSA club, which drove me to begin volunteering at Sutter Roseville in the ER. Working with patients and doctors has been so impactful and really reaffirmed my goals to go into a healthcare field. For fun, I enjoy hiking and being in nature, and seize every opportunity I have to get outside and explore.

4. What are your plans for the future/after graduation?

After college I'm going to North Carolina to pursue a dual degree in Health Sciences and Political Science with a concentration in either history or Spanish, I haven't yet decided. I received a full ride scholarship with paid study abroad at Salem College, and I have reciprocity with 2 other universities next to my college, which gives me plenty of courses to explore and expand upon my interests. I'm super excited to go, and so thankful for all the experience serving on the board has given me.

In This Section

💼WPUSD Job Fair NEW!

🤔What Goes on During the Summer? NEW!

🚨Annual Parent Registration Coming Soon NEW!

🌞2024 Summer Program Info

📝New Student Registration Info for Summer NEW!

🚌We're Hiring NEW!

If you have ever wondered about what kind of job opportunities exist within a school district, you have a great chance to explore all of the jobs our district has to offer at the 2nd Annual WPUSD Job Fair on June 11, 2024, from 3-6PM in the Spirit Center at Glen Edwards Middle School! We have part time and full time positions available in a variety of roles, including bus drivers, custodial, classroom aides, campus supervisors, food services, and more! Whether you are just curious or seriously job searching, you are very welcome to come and join us!

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to Michael Maul at mmaul@wpusd.org

Ever wondered what kind of work is done over the summer months while your students are away? Below are just a few of the major projects happening in WPUSD over the summer.

Below is a comprehensive list of projects on the docket for this summer! M&O will sure be busy bees! 🐝

Lincoln High School:

• Restroom partition painting
• Pressure reducing backflow device
  
• Room 2 carpet replacement
  
• Strip and repaint lines on Pence Gym floor

Carlin C. Coppin:

• Replace (2) shade canopy cloths
• Repair chiller/boiler
• Dry rot repairs
  
• Parking lot repairs - reconfigure crosswalk
  
• Scrape track

Twelve Bridges Elementary:

• (3) slide replacements
• Install new turf area
  
• Kindergarten restroom flooring

First Street Elementary:

• Replace carpet in rooms 5 and 7
• Replace kitchen flooring

OLE (Outdoor Learning Environment) Property

• Grade access road

Twelve Bridges Middle:

• Scrape track

ATLAS Learning Academy

• Dry rot repair

Sheridan Elementary:

• Paint admin wing handrail
• Scrape track

Creekside Oaks Elementary:

• Paint admin entry exterior beams

Glen Edwards Middle:

• Student Center patch
• Scrape track

Our Educational Services Department is busy at work planning, preparing and conducting over 20 different professional development opportunities for teachers and support staff, running a robust summer program for elementary middle and high school students, and preparing instructional materials for the upcoming year.

Our Facilities Department will be hard at work as they break ground on two major projects: the new classroom addition at Phoenix High School and the athletics project at Twelve Bridges High School.

Phoenix High School will be adding a modern, two story building consisting of 12 new classrooms and space to hold their weekly assemblies. Twelve Bridges High School is set to receive a new ticketing and concessions facility, complete with restroom amenities. They will also be adding additional baseball and softball fields for P.E. and athletics.

In July, you will be receiving information about the Annual Parent Registration, formerly called the 'Emergency Contact Update'. As a reminder, this information is REQUIRED for ALL families to complete on an annual basis prior to the start of the school year. More information will be coming via email in July.

Click the image below for details about this year's Summer Academy, including locations, dates and more.

WPUSD is hiring! Check out our current job openings at https://www.edjoin.org/wpusd. Positions for NEXT SCHOOL YEAR (2024-2025) are now posted! Be sure to share the Edjoin link with those who may be looking for employment!

Some of our current available positions:

• Dual Language Immersion Teacher
• Coaching Positions - Various Sports/Sites
• Cook/Baker - Multiple Sites
• Food Service Assistant - Multiple Sites
• Paraprofessional - Multiple Sites
• Instructional Aide - Multiple Sites
• Bus Driver
• Campus Supervisor
• Substitutes
• Many More!

Here's where you can find quick links to frequently searched items.

Website: www.wpusd.org
Location: 600 6th Street, Suite 400, Lincoln, CA, USA
Phone: 916-645-6350
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WPUSD/
Twitter: @WPUSD

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