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Tomorrow
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Tuesday
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PTO Meeting - Zoom
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7:00 PM - 10:00 PM CMS: Winter Concert
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Wednesday
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4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball @ Home
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 8th Grade Girls Basketball @ Los Arboles Middle School
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Thursday
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Drama Presents: The Three Musketeers
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Friday
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4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball @ MPC
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4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball @ Home
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CJSF Application 2023/2024
The deadline to apply is Dec. 15th
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Attention 7th & 8th Graders applying for CJSF(California Junior Scholarship Federation):If you pride yourself on high scholastic achievement and have a passion for community service, please consider applying for CJSF now. Applications are available. Please follow this link for additional information on CJSF/CSF:"In 1967, the California Junior Scholarship Federation (CJSF) was founded to foster high standards of scholarship, service and citizenship in the middle school/junior high grades. Like CSF, CJSF emphasizes service to the school and the community while encouraging pride in scholastic achievement. In recent years the rapid growth of the California Junior Scholarship Federation (CJSF) has greatly strengthened CSF."
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CMS 2023 /2024 Yearbook!
Purchase your yearbook early and save $$!
Ready to purchase your yearbook? Follow this JOSTENS link to purchase your student's memorable keepsake.
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Our primary tool for school-to-home communication.
CMS uses the ParentSquare system as our primary communication system for emails and text messages to let families know about changes in schedules, our Principal's Friday Letter home, emergency situations, to communicate student absences, and more!
For Parents:
- Download the Parent Square App on your smartphone and set it on your desktop at home and create an account using the same email as you have on file with the school
- Click on the three lines at the top left of the screen, then select account
- Select Preferences
- Select Notifications
- Change text notifications to instant
For help with the ParentSquare app, you can submit a help request at:
https://carmelunified.incid
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We are now accepting registration for the 2023-2024 school year!
All families must first prove residency before beginning the registration process.
Follow this Link to begin.
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The latest Cougar Catch is here!
Check out the latest edition of our new monthly online student newspaper featuring sports, fashion, planetary news, and so much more!
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Incident IQ - Tech Assistance
Is Your Chromebook on the fritz?
Are you experiencing login issues?
Do you need tech support?
We can help! Follow one of the Incident IQ links below, fill out a trouble ticket request, and a tech representative from the school district will contact you shortly.
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Monday, December 4, 2023
The CUSD Board of Education is seeking your input on its Superintendent selection profile. These include the skills, characteristics, traits, and experiences necessary for a successful superintendent in Carmel USD.
Toward that endeavor, over the next 10 days, Dr. Valerie Pitts will be reaching out to groups in listening sessions to identify priority skills and knowledge. There is also a survey to complete (https://hyasurvey.com/carmel). Please try to complete the survey by Dec 10th.
Dr. Pitts will make a presentation to the Board at its December meeting (Dec. 13th).
If you would like to set a time to speak with Dr. Pitts directly or send your feedback via email, Dr. Pitts can be reached at 831-332-5126 or vpitts@me.com.
The Board values your time, thoughts, and input.
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CARMEL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board of EducationAnnual Organizational MeetingDecember 13, 2023Carmel Middle School Library
4380 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, CA 93923
5:30 PM OPEN SessionMembers of the public may observe the meeting in person or on the CUSD Board Meeting YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/CUSDBoardMeeting. Those attending in person should be aware that the livestream broadcast may capture video and audio of those attending the meeting and that the District may post the recording on its YouTube Channel.
Public Comment
Members of the public attending the meeting may provide comment during item I.F. Public comment on any open session item, closed session item, or any item that is within the Board’s jurisdiction, but not on the agenda, will be heard at that time. Where the Board has agendized a separate public hearing as part of the meeting, the public will have an opportunity to comment on the topic of the public hearing at that time.The Board is committed to maintaining a respectful and productive environment that fosters a culture of civility where staff, the community and the Board feel safe to express themselves and are free from bullying, harassment, and threats. The Board welcomes your comments and requests that you express yourself accordingly.
Members wishing to address the Board are allotted THREE minutes per speaker. Should more than 20 people wish to address any one item or topic, the Board may elect to allot TWO minutes per speaking on that item/topic. Please note that the speaking time cannot be delegated to another person. Members should indicate the agenda item(s) or topic(s) on which they plan to speak when beginning their comments. Without taking action, Board members or District staff members may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by the public about items not appearing on the agenda.
Input Card
Additionally, at any time during the meeting, members of the public may complete an “Input Card” to provide additional input on items addressed by the Board or within the Board’s jurisdiction. After the meeting, comments will be shared with the Board.
Public Records
Any writings or documents that are public records and are provided to a majority of the Board of Education regarding an open session item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the District Office located at 4380 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, California 93923 during normal business hours.
Assistance Information
If you require special assistance such as translation, auxiliary aids or services in order to access the Board meeting room, review the agenda, or otherwise participate in this meeting, please contact the Assistant to the Superintendent at 624-1546 ext. 2021. Please provide sufficient advance notice to allow the District time to arrange for your accommodation.
NOTICE TO AUDIENCE: The Board reserves the right to change the order of the agenda items.
Click Links Below- Board Agenda - FULL DETAILS click HERE
- To view the detailed version, please click that link above and then click the header item that you wish to see the details and/or attachments to the items. Procedural items may not have details, just headers/titles.
- If you have any questions on how to access the new agenda platform, please contact the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent's Office, Michelle Goncalves, at mgoncalves@carmelunified.org or 624-1546 ext. 2021
- To view the detailed version, please click that link above and then click the header item that you wish to see the details and/or attachments to the items. Procedural items may not have details, just headers/titles.
- Board Agenda - FULL DETAILS click HERE
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August 16, 2023
Appointment of CUSD Interim Superintendent
This evening, during the closed session portion of the Board of Education Meeting, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Sharon Ofek as the Interim Superintendent.
16 de agosto de 2023
Nombramiento del Superintendente Interino de CUSD
Esta noche, durante la parte de la sesión a puerta cerrada de la reunión de la Junta de Educación, la Junta votó unánimemente para nombrar a Sharon Ofek como superintendente interina. -
August 11, 2023
Carmel Unified School District Announces Superintendent To Step Down
Earlier today, the Board of Education of Carmel Unified School District received the resignation of the District’s Superintendent, Ted Knight. The resignation was submitted pursuant to a resolution agreement between the District and Superintendent which followed the completion of an external review of the Superintendent’s actions in relation to personnel matters in mid-June.
The Board is proud of what the District, its staff, and students have accomplished over the past two years and, with this agreement, looks forward to being able to devote its full attention once again to students and the start of the school year. As part of the agreement the Superintendent agrees to dismiss a lawsuit he recently filed against the District. The Superintendent will also withdraw the multiple complaints he lodged against the District. He also forgoes any additional payment or benefits under this current contract or payment for attorneys’ fees. In exchange, the District will provide him a payment derived from the value of two years of his contractual compensation including benefits and retirement, $770,000. The District is pursuing partial contribution from its Joint Powers Authority. The agreement immediately brings all matters between the District and Superintendent to a close with the goal of allowing the District and community to concentrate on supporting teachers and staff and continuing the student-focused work of the District.
The Board of Education had previously named Deputy Superintendent, Sharon Ofek as Acting Superintendent. It anticipates naming an Interim Superintendent at its upcoming August 16th meeting and beginning to discuss selection of the District’s next permanent Superintendent in September.
Attachment: Signed Resolution Agreement - Edward Knight
11 de agosto de 2023
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Carmel anuncia la renuncia del superintendente
Hoy temprano, la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Carmel recibió la renuncia del Superintendente del Distrito, Ted Knight. La renuncia se presentó conforme a un acuerdo de resolución entre el Distrito y el Superintendente que siguió a la finalización de una revisión externa de las acciones del Superintendente en relación con asuntos de personal a mediados de junio.La Junta está orgullosa de lo que el Distrito, su personal y los estudiantes han logrado en los últimos dos años y, con este acuerdo, espera poder dedicar toda su atención una vez más a los estudiantes y al comienzo del año escolar. Como parte del acuerdo, el Superintendente accede a desestimar una demanda que presentó recientemente contra el Distrito. El Superintendente también retirará las múltiples denuncias que presentó contra el Distrito. También renuncia a cualquier pago o beneficio adicional bajo este contrato actual o al pago de honorarios de abogados. A cambio, el Distrito le entregará un pago derivado del valor de dos años de su compensación contractual incluyendo beneficios y retiro, $770,000. El Distrito busca una contribución parcial de su Autoridad de Poderes Conjuntos. El acuerdo cierra inmediatamente todos los asuntos entre el Distrito y el Superintendente con el objetivo de permitir que el Distrito y la comunidad se concentren en apoyar a los maestros y al personal y continuar el trabajo del Distrito centrado en los estudiantes.
La Junta de Educación había nombrado previamente a la superintendente adjunta, Sharon Ofek, como superintendente interina. Anticipa nombrar un Superintendente Interino en su próxima reunión del 16 de agosto y comenzar a discutir la selección del próximo Superintendente permanente del Distrito en septiembre.
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Our Mission Statement: Carmel Middle School has an academic priority based in the California State Content Standards. We will deliver these academics with creativity that stretches students toward higher level thinking skills. We are keenly interested in the whole child and will use relevant, age-appropriate, and hands-on methods that foster student appreciation for learning and the world around us. We offer a broad selection of electives and stress the importance of these electives as our students explore their personal interests. We are dedicated to providing a safe and positive learning environment where students are given opportunities to develop their abilities and confidence for life-long learning. Personal health and fitness are significant to our mission. We want students to become increasingly self-motivated to make positive, healthy contributions to our world.