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Now Accepting Nominations for Teacher of the Year

The 2018-2019 California Teacher of the Year Program is now open and seeks nomination of pre-kindergarten through grade 12 teachers, including adult education teachers if they are providing in-struction in the same curriculum as those who teach in elementary or secondary grades. Teachers who have some administrative responsibilities are also eligible; however, teaching must be their primary responsibility. All teachers who qualify must have at least seven years of teaching experience.

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Facts About “State Takeover” Of Our Schools

As has been widely reported, Sacramento City Unified Schools are projected to run out of cash in November. Unless significant spending cuts are made by June to balance the budget and meet state required reserve levels, the district will be taken over. This situation has understandably prompted many questions about what a takeover* would mean. The facts below explain what insolvency and takeover would mean for our schools.

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Sac City Unified’s Bond Rating Has Been Downgraded

The Sacramento City Unified School District’s general obligation bonds have been downgraded by the Standard and Poor’s rating agency. The new rating (BBB) represents the lowest investment grade bond rating indicating more risk than higher rated bonds. 

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Random Acts of Kindness: February 17

Random Acts of Kindness is an opportunity to focus on what unites us, rather than what divides us. It’s a chance to be loud with our generosity and inspire others to do the same.

Here are some Random Acts of Kindness ideas: 

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No One Eats Alone Day Aims at Making All Kids Feel Included

Sacramento City Unified encourages all students to join the February 15th National “No One Eats Alone Day”. This is a student-led lunchtime event that aims at making all kids feel included and helping to end social isolation.

Last year, the Sacramento City Unified School District Board of Education unanimously approved Resolution 2982 authored by Board President Jessie Ryan recognizing the day and its significance.

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Interested in a Fellowship? Buck Fellow Program Could be the One for You!

If you have high academic aptitude, strong character and a commitment to improving your community, but lack the resources then becoming a buck fellow could be the answer to help you reach your potential. 

This fellowship will give you one-on-one mentorship, funding for enrichment opportunities, and academic and career guidance. 

The program is designed to help you define, shape and realize your personal, professional or academic goals.

You must:

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The Benefits Of An Earlier Start Date For Next School Year

The Sacramento City Unified School District has shared proposed changes to next year’s academic calendar. The proposed start date for next year is August 14, 2019. The proposed end date is May 28, 2020.

These changes will benefit our students academically and also help increase their access to enrichment opportunities. The District has put together a list of some of the benefits of the proposed changes.

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Proposed Academic Calendar for Next School Year

We understand many families are making plans now for next school year. To help with your planning, the district would like to share its proposed academic calendar for the 2019-20 school year. Click here to read about the many benefits to students of these proposed changes.

Under our proposal, the first day of school would be August 14, 2019. The last day of school would be May 28, 2020.

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Now’s the Time to Look Into Scholarships

Scholarship application time is here! To help keep high school seniors and their families aware of available scholarship opportunities, the district website is listing scholarship information as it becomes available at scusd.edu/scholarships. The site includes links to online applications, eligibility requirements and deadlines. Click here to visit our scholarships page!

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K-8 Open Enrollment Starts February 5

SCUSD’s online Open Enrollment for students who will be in kindergarten through eighth grade next fall will be open Tuesday, February 5, 2019 through Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

To help students and parents be aware of their options, many campuses are holding school tours. Click here for a schedule of upcoming tours and visitation dates.

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SCUSD Conducts Auction of Surplus Assets

Sacramento City Unified School District will conduct an auction of surplus assets beginning on or after January 19, 2019 and ending on or after February 1, 2019.

The following items will be available for online auction on govdeals.com:

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During Shutdown SCUSD Is Offering Federal Workers Help with Student Lunches

The government shutdown not only has upended the daily lives of many local government workers but has also affected young people in our area. Now in its fifth week, many federal employees worry that their children will not be able to eat lunch at school since money is getting tight because they are working without pay.

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Budget Update: 4 Labor Unions Reopen Contract Talks To Help District Avoid State Takeover

On January 9, 2019, the District started critical discussions with most of its labor partners to achieve the cost savings necessary to avoid a state takeover. The District met with and had productive discussions with United Professional Educators (UPE) and SEIU 1021. The District also has meetings scheduled for Friday, January 11th with Teamsters Local 150 and Teamsters Classified Supervisors (TCS). The District’s fifth labor partner, Sacramento City Teachers Association (SCTA), has not agreed to dates to begin negotiations.

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Board Update: Welcome Back Message From President Ryan

Dear Sac City Families,

Happy New Year! I sincerely hope that your families enjoyed the Winter Break and that your children were excited to return to school. 

As President of the Board of Education, I want to share that in 2019 the Board will make some critical decisions that will impact the quality of your child’s education. I also want to invite you to attend an upcoming board meeting to participate in that decision-making.