Welcome to our virtual bulletin board for all
principals. Notices will be posted below in chronological
order as they are received for three weeks then archived unless
otherwise noted. Please contact Andrea Landis for
assistance in posting.
The District Advisory Council (DAC) will hold a special meeting
on Thursday May 24, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at the Serna Center Parent
Resource Center to consider approval of the Consolidated
Application, Part II – Allocations (ConApp). The deadline
for the District to adopt the ConApp is May 25, 2012.
As we come to the end-of-the school year, the District would like
to take the opportunity to thank parent volunteers for all their
hard work and dedication in supporting our schools. We know
that without their contributions of time and effort, our work
would be that much more challenging. To express our deepest
appreciation to our parent volunteers, we would like to provide
you with an opportunity to recognize them at the “Parent
Appreciation Brunch” on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 9:30 to 11:30
a.m. at the Serna Center.
First the good news. Final funding for Title I and EIA for
2011-12 came in higher than projected. The attached document
reflects allocation increases for your sites. These dollars will
carry over into next year and may be used for 2012-13
expenditures. In effect, these will be your carryover amounts
into next year.
The African-American Leaders for Tomorrow Program (AALTP) is a
week-long residential summer program that is held on the campus
of Sacramento State.
Fifty students are hand selected and receive leadership training
and attend workshops on topics such as financial literacy,
effective leadership and the importance of community advocacy.
Secretary of State Debra Bowen and State Superintendent of Public
Instruction Tom Torlakson are encouraging all superintendents to
bring the Student Mock Election to their high schools and middle
schools.
Attached you will find the 2012 Student Mock Election Fact Sheet
which contains all the pertinent information.
If you are seeking grant funds for projects at your school site,
please check the SCUSD website’s Grants
Department’s for a listing of updated funding
opportunities.
The district’s Grants Coordinator, DiAnne Brown, is available to
help with your application. She can be reached at 643-9101.
Please complete a Grant Overview Form
prior to submitting any grant application.
If you have a Kindergarten student who will be retained in
2012-13, a signed Kindergarten Continuance Form must be signed by
the parent/guardian prior to the end of the school year.
Signed agreements must be maintained in the student’s cum file
for three years as part of the school district’s “audit trail”
for state apportionments.
For your convenience, Guidelines and Kindergarten Continuance
Forms are linked below.
Since 1986, the Kops-n-Kids organization has partnered with
local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, local fire
departments, educators and community volunteers to provide a week
long summer day camp for boys and girls between the ages of 9-13,
giving them the opportunity to interact with positive role
models, experience sports clinics and participate in gang
resistance, violence prevention & gun avoidance activities.
Please let any concerned parents know that there is a vaccine for
the Meningococcal disease. They should make an appointment with
their child’s health care provider to get vaccinated. The vaccine
is also available at the Enrollment Center Immunization Clinic on
the Enrollment Center in Room 4 for students that do not have
health insurance or have Medi-Cal or are Native American/Alaskan.
You can access the information for the Enrollment Center Immunization Clinic.
The latest School Accountability Report Card (SARC) for each
school in the district can be access by clicking on the link
below. The SARC is also available on each school’s web page.
As part of our property insurance renewal, an outside company,
American Appraisal Associates, will be visiting all sites to look
a building construction and square footage for an insurance
property valuation. In most cases, this should be
done within an hour or two and not involve staff time. We
are part of a large insurance pool through SIA that does these
property valuations about every 5 years.
Reminder: We have established the following protocol for the
categorical budget expenditure requests.
When schools submit a requisition online using categorical funds
to the Budget Department, they must state in the “note tab”
section of the online requisition form the following:
School Development and Improvement Plan (SDIP) and the School
Year
Priority Number
Action Item aligned to the Finance column with citation of
the funding source and amount allocated
Special Meeting DAC May 24th – Consolidated Application
District Advisory Council
To all Principals and DAC members:
The District Advisory Council (DAC) will hold a special meeting on Thursday May 24, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at the Serna Center Parent Resource Center to consider approval of the Consolidated Application, Part II – Allocations (ConApp). The deadline for the District to adopt the ConApp is May 25, 2012.
Harvey Milk Day: May 22
Communications Office
Is your school celebrating Harvey Milk Day?
Please contact Janet Weeks so we can promote and include your event in the e-Connection.
Recognize parent volunteers at Parent Appreciation Brunch
Family and Community Engagement Office
As we come to the end-of-the school year, the District would like to take the opportunity to thank parent volunteers for all their hard work and dedication in supporting our schools. We know that without their contributions of time and effort, our work would be that much more challenging. To express our deepest appreciation to our parent volunteers, we would like to provide you with an opportunity to recognize them at the “Parent Appreciation Brunch” on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Serna Center.
Purchase of Awards
Administrative Services
See attached bulletin on the purchase of gifts and awards with public funds.
Your School’s DataQuest Reports
Find demographic info for your school with one-click
http://www.scusd.edu/pod/school-dataquest-reports
Timeline for Completing CPT Hours
Academic Office
403b and 457 Plan Providers – Access to School Sites
Administrative Services
Summer Matters @ SCUSD Applications Now Available
Youth Development Support Services
Applications for the Summer Matters @ SCUSD programs are now available on our website.
Final Funding for Title I and Economic Impact Aid Allocations for 2011-12
Administrative Services
Message from Patty Hagemeyer, CBO
First the good news. Final funding for Title I and EIA for 2011-12 came in higher than projected. The attached document reflects allocation increases for your sites. These dollars will carry over into next year and may be used for 2012-13 expenditures. In effect, these will be your carryover amounts into next year.
Facilities as Polling Places for Election Day
The Presidential General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Please mark this on your school calendars.
Tdap Poster Contest
Health Services
Health Services is sponsoring a poster contest to promote the importance of Tdap boosters for all incoming seventh graders.
Eligibility:
Criteria: Posters will be judged on:
African American Leaders for Tomorrow Summer Program at CSUS
The African-American Leaders for Tomorrow Program (AALTP) is a week-long residential summer program that is held on the campus of Sacramento State.
Fifty students are hand selected and receive leadership training and attend workshops on topics such as financial literacy, effective leadership and the importance of community advocacy.
MyVote – Student Mock Election Information
Secretary of State Debra Bowen and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson are encouraging all superintendents to bring the Student Mock Election to their high schools and middle schools.
Attached you will find the 2012 Student Mock Election Fact Sheet which contains all the pertinent information.
If you have any questions please contact Arlene Pinzler at arlene.pinzler@sos.ca.gov.
Elementary Menu – May 2012
You can download the school menu either as a PDF file or two GIF files.
Funding opportunities for your school site
Grant Department
If you are seeking grant funds for projects at your school site, please check the SCUSD website’s Grants Department’s for a listing of updated funding opportunities.
The district’s Grants Coordinator, DiAnne Brown, is available to help with your application. She can be reached at 643-9101. Please complete a Grant Overview Form prior to submitting any grant application.
CELDT Coordinator Trainings for 2012-2013
Save the Date!
Call for entries for the 33rd Annual Golden Bell Awards Program
California School Boards Association (CSBA)
See attached flyer for information on the program. Deadline to apply is Friday, June 22, 2012.
2011-12 Year-End Closing Dates
Young Writers’ Camps 2012 at UC Davis
Camps for Grades 3-8 and 11-12
Two types of camps available this summer:
*Young Writers’ Camp
for students who love to write
(grades 3-8)
*Writing the College Essay
for college entrance applications
(grades 11-12 only)
How to Find Your CBEDS Students for STAR in Data Director
Reminder: Kindergarten Continuance Forms
Administrative Services
Important Reminder:
If you have a Kindergarten student who will be retained in 2012-13, a signed Kindergarten Continuance Form must be signed by the parent/guardian prior to the end of the school year. Signed agreements must be maintained in the student’s cum file for three years as part of the school district’s “audit trail” for state apportionments.
For your convenience, Guidelines and Kindergarten Continuance Forms are linked below.
New PE CPT Training Schedule Available
Physical Education Department
The PE CPT training schedule is now available for the remainder of the year.
Go to the Physical Education page to download the document.
2012 Kops-n-Kids Summer Camp – June 18-22nd
For boys and girls 9-13 years old
Since 1986, the Kops-n-Kids organization has partnered with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, local fire departments, educators and community volunteers to provide a week long summer day camp for boys and girls between the ages of 9-13, giving them the opportunity to interact with positive role models, experience sports clinics and participate in gang resistance, violence prevention & gun avoidance activities.
This year’s camp will focus on internet safety.
New Sacramento City College Associates Degree in Biology
For all High School Seniors
Meningococcal Vaccine Available
Health Services
Please let any concerned parents know that there is a vaccine for the Meningococcal disease. They should make an appointment with their child’s health care provider to get vaccinated. The vaccine is also available at the Enrollment Center Immunization Clinic on the Enrollment Center in Room 4 for students that do not have health insurance or have Medi-Cal or are Native American/Alaskan. You can access the information for the Enrollment Center Immunization Clinic.
Data Director 2011-2012 Benchmark Reports
Create CAB 1, 2, and 3 Reports with a few clicks
School Accountability Report Card (SARC) Update
The latest School Accountability Report Card (SARC) for each school in the district can be access by clicking on the link below. The SARC is also available on each school’s web page.
2011-12 Third Month Enrollment Adjustment – Supply Allocation
Budget Services
The attached document provides information reflecting actual third month enrollment and the effect on your 2011-12 general fund supply budget.
May and June 2012 – Department of Risk Management
As part of our property insurance renewal, an outside company, American Appraisal Associates, will be visiting all sites to look a building construction and square footage for an insurance property valuation. In most cases, this should be done within an hour or two and not involve staff time. We are part of a large insurance pool through SIA that does these property valuations about every 5 years.
Categorical Budget Expenditure Requests
Reminder: We have established the following protocol for the categorical budget expenditure requests.
When schools submit a requisition online using categorical funds to the Budget Department, they must state in the “note tab” section of the online requisition form the following: