CARMEL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON

PUPIL TEXTBOOK AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS SUFFICIENCY

     Whereas, California Education Code Sections 60119 require that all school districts which receive funds pursuant to the Pupil Textbook and Instructional Materials Funding Realignment Program (IMFRP) hold a public hearing and make a determination, through a resolution, as to whether each pupil in each school in the district has had, or will have within two months of the first day of school of that fiscal year, sufficient textbooks or instructional materials, or both, in each subject that are consistent with the content and cycles or the curriculum framework adopted by the state boards.

     The Carmel Unified School District Board of Education will hold the specified public hearing on September 8, 2021 at their meeting at approximately 5:30 p.m. The agenda will be provided on the Carmel Unified School District Board of Education website at least 72 hours prior to the CUSD Board of Education hearing. The meeting will be held at the Carmel Middle School Library, Address: 4380 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, CA 93923. Please visit the following web link: https://agendaonline.net/public/carmel (or paste into your browser) to access the link when it becomes available. To comment or access the meeting please see the information below.

Safety Protocols For In-Person Meetings
Our community’s health and safety is our highest priority. To protect the health of all of those in attendance, the District requires everyone attending a Board meeting to comply with all local and State health orders including wearing masks while indoors. The District thanks you for your cooperation in advance.

In-Person Attendance and Public Comment
Members of the public may observe the meeting in person or on the CUSD Board Meeting YouTube Channel by visiting the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcDVJoR39bfd2e9CjBez3Bw/live (or paste into your browser). Those attending in person should be aware that the livestream broadcast may capture video and audio of those attending the meeting.

To provide public comment, members of the public may attend the meeting in person and provide comment as follows:

• For agendized items - For comments regarding items on the agenda, you may provide comments prior to any staff presentation and before Board discussion on the item. When you would like to provide a comment, please wait until you are recognized, stand, state your name (this is optional not required) and then provide your comment.
• For non-agendized items and reports - For comments regarding items that are within the Board’s jurisdiction, but not on the agenda, you may provide comment under “III.C. Public Comment on Non-Agendized Items and Reports.” When you would like to provide a comment, please wait until you are recognized, stand, state your name (this is optional not required) and then provide your comment.

    Because of time constraints, community members wishing to address the Board are allotted three minutes per speaker, but this may be reduced to two minutes per speaker depending on the number of speakers. To determine the proper time allotment, all speakers who wish to comment on an item will be asked to indicate their interest in providing public comment when public comment is opened. Please note that speaking time cannot be delegated to another person. The total time for public comment for each agendized item shall not exceed 20 minutes.

     The Board of Education 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, harassments, and threats. The Board welcomes your comments and requests that you express yourself accordingly. Thank you for your interest in our schools and this meeting.

     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.

DISABILITY INFORMATION: If you require special assistance such as 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.

Posted: 08-27-2020