CVUSD's Communication Snapshot

• Get the Facts: Information About All Access Restrooms and Recent Disinformation Posted on Social Media
• Community Service Opportunity: Apply to Serve on the CVUSD Measure I Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee
• Register Now for the Spanish Language Parent/Guardian Workshop: "Adolescentes y Uso de Sustancias: Que es Nuevo y lo que Adultos Necesitan Saber"

• Join the CVUSD Team as a Paraeducator: Walk-In Interviews Available on Tuesdays this April

• The Principal for a Half Day Program Returns to the Conejo

• CVUSD Scholars Earn Top Awards at the Annual Ventura County Science Fair

• Colina & Redwood Middle Scholar-Artists Earn State Recognition in the 2024 PTA Reflections Contest

• NPHS Scholar-Athlete Receives Recognition and $1,000 Scholarship from Spectrum News 1

• VIDEO: Welcome to Class: CVUSD Hosts the Annual Invention Convention

🔵 Get the Facts: All Access Restrooms on CVUSD's Comprehensive High Schools
We want to take this opportunity to address some misconceptions and provide clarification regarding the proposed bathroom renovation projects at our high schools:

• As of March 14, 2024 the proposed bathroom renovation projects at CVUSD's comprehensive high schools are on hold due to cost estimates, and the potential loss of bathroom stalls on campuses based on the current, proposed project design (with Measure I and TOPASS funds possibly being redirected to other school site projects) .
• The renovation project was designed with several key objectives in mind, including addressing issues such as vaping in bathrooms, vandalism, and enhancing overall supervision and safety within our school facilities - the setup and idea is no different than the bathrooms at surrounding community beach areas (sample shown in picture above), which are All Access restrooms with private stalls.
  
• Contrary to some misconceptions that have circulated within the community, it's important to clarify that the renovated bathroom concepts are not gender-neutral facilities. Instead, the All Access design features a layout that provides enhanced privacy for all students while still promoting an open, safe, and supervised environment.
• The layout of the originally proposed bathroom renovation concept follows a "U" shape design, with private stalls situated around the perimeter. In the center of the space, there is a common sink area. Importantly, there is an 8ft to 12ft opening that enables school administrators or campus safety assistance to maintain visibility and supervision of the entire area.
• The design of the originally proposed bathroom renovation concept prioritized privacy and safety for all students. The intention is not to create a closed or shared space where privacy is compromised. Instead, our aim was to provide a solution that addressed the challenges our school community faces while ensuring a positive and secure environment for everyone.
• Importantly: The majority of our secondary schools already meet the SB 760 law, which requires schools to provide at least one all-gender restroom for voluntary pupil use. We will be working to ensure the schools that do not currently meet the requirements of SB 760 are in compliance by the July 1, 2026 deadline.
• Click here to learn more.

🔵 Disinformation Circulating About a Non-CVUSD Flier

• It has been brought to our attention over this Spring Break (April 2024) that posts on social media are claiming CVUSD handed out a flier titled, “School Legal Responsibilities.”
• CVUSD has not sent out such a flier. Our research on this flier indicates it was adapted from the website of a non-profit organization based in the San Francisco area, which the Conejo Valley Unified School District is not affiliated with in any capacity.
• If you have seen this flier in the community or on social media, please know CVUSD, nor any of our school sites, did not send this out.
• Click here to learn more.

CVUSD is seeking interested individuals to serve on its Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee. The committee is charged with informing the public concerning the District’s expenditure of Measure I bond proceeds, reviewing expenditure reports, and preparation and presentation of an annual report. The committee meets at least once per year, but not more frequently than monthly.

Applications are being accepted for the following three committee seats, each with independent criteria:

• At-Large Community Member - Resident of the Conejo Valley Unified School District
• Taxpayers Organization Member - Active in a bona fide taxpayers' association.
• Business Organization Member - Active in a bona fide business association.

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 12:00 PM.

The application is available to complete online, here:
https://cvusdforms.com/application-for-independent-citizens-bond-oversight-committee/

Click here to learn more about this opportunity and the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee.

Por favor únanse al Programa de Asistencia para Estudiantes BreakThrough de CVUSD y La Fundación de Escuelas de Conejo para un taller, "Adolescentes y Uso de Sustancias: Que es Nuevo y lo que Adultos Necesitan Saber" el jueves, 18 de abril de 6-7:30 PM presentado por Alejandra Valencia en español.

Haga clic aquí para obtener más información y registrarse para asistir.

*This Parent/Guardian Workshop event was previously offered in English in January 2024.

We're hiring for a variety of both part-time and full-time Paraeducator positions. Join us for a Walk-In Interview on Tuesdays this April from 2:30pm-5:00pm at our District Educational Center located at 1400 E. Janss Road in Thousand Oaks. This important role supports students with disabilities by providing instructional and physical assistance to students. Key job duties include assisting teacher(s) with implementation of students' IEP goals and objectives through instruction and a wide variety of prescribed activities. Starting rate up to $24.32/hour, based on experience.

➡️ To review the complete job description and apply online, please click here.

Have you ever wondered what a typical day in the life of a local school principal is like? Well, on Monday, March 25, community members had a unique opportunity to find out. The Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce and CVUSD hosted the annual "Principal for a Half Day Program," which allowed participants to shadow our elementary, middle, or high school principals and experience their profession firsthand.

During the program, participants from a variety of local organizations and businesses had the chance to observe classrooms, tour the schools, and gain insight into the exceptional educational experiences of students. Click here to learn more about this community building event.

Congratulations to our CVUSD scholars who earned top awards in the 69th Annual Ventura County Science Fair! This year, 700 students from middle and high schools throughout the county participated. By the numbers:

🧪 Twenty-eight scholars, from four CVUSD schools, were winners across a variety of scientific categories including microbiology, engineering and chemistry.

🔬 Thousand Oaks High and Los Cerritos Middle School scholars comprise 13 of the 35 highest-scoring entrants in the competition and will advance to the California Science & Engineering Fair!

🧪 And for the second year in a row a CVUSD scholar from Thousand Oaks High has earned the honor of competing in the prestigious International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), which will take place in Los Angeles in May! Congratulations, Benjamin C. of TOHS with winning science fair project: "The synergistic effect of omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA) and zinc picolinate on traumatic brain injury in Galleria mellonella."

Click here to learn more about the Ventura County Science Fair and each awardee.

Congratulations to the California State PTA 2023-2024 Reflections Art Program award recipients from CVUSD's Colina and Redwood Middle Schools. This year’s theme was “I am Hopeful Because…”. The following scholar-artists earned awards at the state level, after successfully advancing through different levels of judging from the Conejo Council PTA and the 12th District PTA:

• Hailey, Redwood Middle School - Award of Merit in Literature

• Lily, Colina Middle School - Award of Merit in Film Production

• Lily, Colina Middle School - Award of Excellence in Photography

Lily's photography entry, shown above, will be moving on to the next round of judging at the national level. Way to go!

Congratulations to Newbury Park High School senior Sydney S. for receiving a $1,000 scholarship from Spectrum News 1 for her excellence on and off the field, as a two-sport stellar athlete (softball and flag football), community volunteer, and accomplished scholar in the classroom.

Click here to learn more.

The CVUSD's Annual Invention Convention was recently held. This special event invited our 3rd to 5th grade scholars to present an innovative invention that proposes a solution to a real-world problem. Congratulations to all participants!

Watch the below video to learn more.