Dear RUSD,

 

As the Winter Break approaches, I want to extend my warmest wishes to you all. May this time be filled with laughter, love, and cherished moments with loved ones.

  • Thank you to Liz Webb and Sandeep Sahai for your service to our community on the RUSD School Board! Welcome Sandeep and Welcome Back Liz!  
  • January 6th Professional Development / Staff Training - Staff will be engaging in training around Safety, CPR, math curriculum and strategies.
  • Students return on January 7th.
  • Safety - Recently, we have taken 3 steps forward with safety:
         1.  Great Tsunami Response
         2.  Successful District Wide Fire Drill
         3.  Full Agency Safety Meeting - which provided an opportunity for a range of agencies to work collaboratively with staff to improve our plan and give suggestions for site improvements.
  • Math Pilot of Curriculum from Kinder-5th grade - Our elementary math curriculum pilot team, composed of 2-3 teachers per grade level, is finishing up its first curriculum pilot of the year. Students and staff have been excited by the structured math talks, unit stories, and visual models. The team will begin implementing our second curriculum pilot, i-Ready, in January.
  • Working Toward Food Service Improvements - Thanks to staff, student, and community participation and the Board for the direction that allows us to keep working together toward food service improvements. More to come…

Happy Holidays!

 

Dr. Kimberly McGrath
Superintendent
Reed Union School District
"We are even stronger together!"
 

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On December 16, new Trustee Sandeep Sahai and returning Trustee Liz Webb were sworn in. The Board of Trustees then reviewed the following items at the RUSD Board Meeting: 

  1. Administrative Report – Del Mar Middle School Principal Mr. Chad Stuart and Del Mar Science Teacher Ms. Katie Baker reported on science instruction and project-based instruction at Del Mar.
  2. Board of Trustees Update –  The Board of Trustees congratulated Del Mar Middle School on its selection as a School to Watch and extended holiday wishes to the community. The Board also reported on their activities, including attending JLAC meetings, the CSBA AEC annual conference, the safety meeting, the E2 collaborative, Ranch board meeting, and the district PTA meeting.
  3. Superintendent Update – District Superintendent Dr. Kimberly McGrath congratulated the administrators, teachers and staff at Del Mar Middle School for again being recognized as a School to Watch. She then thanked the Board for attending the CSBA AEC annual convention and reported on a new state law regarding reference checks, the tsunami response, a fire drill, and the annual safety meeting with community partners.
  4. Food Services Committee Update – Superintendent Dr. McGrath, Reed Elementary Teacher Wendy Jawor, and a Del Mar student reported on the Committee’s work, results of a student-led survey, recommended immediate actions, and short-term and long-term goals for the school lunch program.
  5. Temporary Athletic Team Coaches Compliance Report – Del Mar Middle School Principal and Del Mar Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher Mr. Jason Silva reported on Del Mar’s athletics program, including the screening and training of temporary coaches.
  6. DEIBK Initiatives – Director of Student Services Mr. Brian Lynch and Coordinator of Educational Services Ms. Nicole Trickett presented on the role of the Equity & Inclusion Grade Level Coordinators in the District's Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging Kindness (DEIBK) Initiative.
  7. 2024-2025 Reed Union Budget – Chief Business Official Dr. Chris J. Kim presented the First Interim Financial Report, including an update on the District's Financial Condition as of October 31, 2024, revisions to the Budget given current revenue and expenditure assumptions, and revisions to the District's 2-year budget projection. The Board then certified that the District can meet its financial obligations.
  8. Board Organizational Meeting – The Board held its annual organizational meeting and elected Sherry Wangenheim as President, Shelby Pasarell Tsai as Vice-President, and Liz Webb as Clerk.
  9. Board Reserve Policy – Mr. Jeffrey Small from Capitol Public Finance Group presented the first draft of a Reserve Policy, and the Board discussed edits to be reviewed at the next Board meeting.

The Board will hold its annual Governance Workshop on January 11, 2025, and the next regular Board meeting will be January 14, 2025.
 

Dear PTA Members, 

 

As we approach the end of another year, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your continued support and involvement in our PTA. Your dedication and enthusiasm have made a significant impact on our school community. Your membership fees, volunteer hours, and participation in our events have directly contributed to enriching the educational experience for our children. From organizing fun and engaging activities to advocating for our schools, your efforts have made a difference. We're excited to announce that we'll be hosting a membership party in the spring to celebrate our community and thank you for your support. Stay tuned for a save-the-date in January. As we look ahead to the new year, we are committed to continuing our mission of fostering a strong and supportive school community. We invite you to stay involved and share your ideas and suggestions. Together, we can make a positive impact on our children's education and well-being. Wishing you and your family a joyous holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year. 

 

Sincerely,

 

Mickey Bruce Hubbell
PTA President 
Reed Union School District 

RUSD Mission & Vision: Each student will be challenged and inspired to reach their fullest intellectual, social-emotional and creative potential to positively impact the world.
 

Dr. Kimberly McGrath, Superintendent

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