CUSD Newsletter

“FOR OUR OWN SUCCESS TO BE REAL, IT MUST CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESS OF OTHERS.”

- Eleanor Roosevelt

Happy Friday, CUSD!

Thank you for reading our newsletter every week, staying informed, and actively participating in our school community. At CUSD we realize that building a school community is a continuous process and something we must commit to because when our learning communities are informed and connected our students, staff, and families benefit.

You may have heard of the state’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), which as a California public school district we are required to create and update annually. The LCAP is a three-year plan outlining goals and budget priorities. The plan calls for annual updates which include input from the community. Our Learning Department is beginning the LCAP update for this year and we are asking the community to provide input for inclusion in the document. Please log into the ThoughtExchange survey here to give your feedback and rate ideas others have submitted. You may go back as often as you wish to see and rate the ideas. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and opinions with us!

This week on Monday our Governing Board held a special meeting to initiate preliminary layoffs for the 2024-25 school year. The recommended layoffs were very difficult to make, but we are confident that our students will continue to receive high quality programs and services with minimal disruption. You may be hearing or reading information about our budget shortfall and the board action. The resolutions outlining the reductions and additional background information can be found on our website LINKED HERE.

Have a wonderful weekend, and don’t forget to set your clocks to spring forward for the Daylight Savings time change on Sunday.

Karl J. Mueller

Superintendent

As our educators, parents, and community come together to connect, challenge, and champion our students, we are humbled by the outpouring of compliments. What a positive testament to our CUSD family!

Click here 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 and a "Caught Being Awesome" decal. Please take a minute or two to brighten someone else's day!

If your student has a CUSD issued Chromebook, you are encouraged to review and consider purchasing the OPTIONAL Mobile Device Protection Plan (MDPP) for the 2023-2024 school year. The annual plan is designed to cover accidental damage of CUSD Chromebooks including screen breakage. In addition, the plan will protect against spills, fire, flood, natural disasters, and theft/loss. Mobile hotspots, power cords, cables, and other accessories are not covered. Intentional damage, improper device storage, and misuse are not covered.

The cost of the plan is $20 per device per year. The plan must be purchased annually at the beginning of each school year or at the time of registration to be valid. To maintain coverage, a new plan must also be purchased if a student is provided with a replacement device due to damage/loss of their previous device. This money will be used to create a dedicated pool of funding to replace or repair covered technology. All money collected through the program will go into a special account that can only be used to replace or repair technology that is covered in the plan. We highly recommend this low-cost protection plan. To purchase a Mobile Device Protection Plan for your student, please use the instructions at the following link: Mobile Device Protection Plan Purchase Instructions.