CMS Weekly Communication 12.8.23

CJSF Application 2023/2024 

The deadline to apply is Dec. 15th

  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.

 For help with the ParentSquare app, you can submit a help request at:

https://carmelunified.incidentiq.com/guest/NVJFER9S/parent-ticket

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.

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!

Incident IQ - Tech Assistance

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Do you need tech support?

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Incident IQ - For Students

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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.

Members 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

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.

Adjunto: Acuerdo de resolución firmado - Edward Knight