School News
State’s updated accountability charts offer simpler view of complex data.
This month, the California Department of Education released the second edition of the state’s School Dashboard, the two-year-old accountability tool for measuring local schools and districts across a number of indicators. This 2018 version contains two new data points and improved graphics for easier viewing.
"The color-based charts provide an easier way to see students progress through multiple measures, such as academics, school climate, and parent engagement," said Shelly Viramontez,…
more… Three trustees begin new terms. Board sets schedule for next year.
Each December, the Campbell Union School District Governing Board holds an Organizational Meeting at which they welcome incoming trustees, elect officers, assign subcommittees, and set the meeting schedule for the coming calendar year. Pictured above are (l to r) Chris Miller; Danielle M.S. Cohen; Pablo A. Beltran (Clerk); Richard H. Nguyen (Vice President); Michael L. Snyder (President).
At left, Superintendent Viramontez…
more… Annual Thought Exchange Aids School Planning
We are committed to making sure our students receive an education beyond the expected, and we rely on your feedback and input to help guide that direction. As part of our annual planning, we want to understand what is important to you for your school and the District. One way we do that is through Thoughtexchange—an online tool that allows us to learn the thoughts and priorities of the people affected by our decisions.
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Parents of children entering Kindergarten, Transitional Kindergarten or middle school take note!
Enrollment for the 2019-20 school year will begin January 22, 2019.
Information is available online and by calling Campbell Union School District’s main office.
Wonderful Blackford families, report cards will be coming home on Thursday, Decemeber 6th in "Thursday Envelopes." Please feel free to call or email your child's classroom teacher if you have any addition questions regardling the persmission slip.
Each of our schools has a Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) that is built upon input from students, staff, families and community partners. That input informs decisions about initiatives aimed at meeting the needs of all students.
Through meetings and the Thoughtexchange online forum, our community is an integral part of the process to establish and update our LCAP plans and allow for more locally based decision-making.
The results of the 2018 ThoughtExchanges have helped us identify some…
District Seeks Quality "Guest Teachers" for Elementary and Middle Schools.
Starting December 2018, Campbell Union School District's Guest Teachers will earn more than before.
"Substitutes provide a valuable service, and we want to attract the best," said Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Lena Budntzen.
As of December 1st, pay rates for substitute teachers will be as follows:
- $155 Daily – Elementary
- $165 Daily – Middle School (Monroe and Rolling Hills)
- $175 Long Term (15 days or more) – Elementary
- $…
A video message of appreciation from the Superintendent
Superintendent Shelly Viramontez sends a video message of appreciation to the Campbell Union School District community for all that families, friends and employees do for the more than 7800 preschool-through-8th-grade students. With just over 60 school days completed, and after the challenges of the past week, we are more thankful than ever to everyone in our district's community for their support of ALL of our students.
Schools will reopen on Monday, November 26th!…
more… Download PDF of letter in Spanish and English
A Message from the Superintendent
Dear Families,
We know you are concerned about the current air quality, and we too share your concern. We have monitored the air quality index throughout the evening and will continue to monitor and assess these numbers throughout the day, the forecast is for the air quality to improve today, yet we understand it is only a forecast. We continue to consult with and follow the guidance of the Public Health…
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At this time, Campbell Union School District's and other schools in Santa Clara County are not closing.
Based on guidance from Santa Clara County Public Health, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Centers for Disease Control (CDC), we have elected to use a threshold of a 275 air quality index (AQI) to determine when to close our schools. We will be monitoring air quality through www.…
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