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WELCOME to eUPDATE—MAY 9, 2008
To keep you up-to-date about the latest news within
the Fremont Union High School District.
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CONGRATULATIONS
Fremont High School PTSA is NATIONAL WINNER
of the 2007-2008 Phoebe Apperson Hearst-National
PTA Excellence in Education Partnership Award. |
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The Fremont High School PTSA won this award for its sponsorship of the Students For Success Tutoring Club. As part of the recognition, the PTSA will receive $2,000 to support the Club.
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CONGRATULATIONS to JASMINE HU, Lynbrook High School,
named 2008 Presidential Scholar, one of 139 outstanding American high
school seniors awarded this honor. Hu is a Presidential Scholar in the Arts in
writing. She is editor-in-chief of her school's literacy magazine and
has twice published work in national anthologies. |
CONGRATULATIONS to the 2008 Congressional*Art Contest winners:
1st Place: “Untitled” by Yoon Kwon, 10th Grade, Monta Vista High School
2nd Place: “Model Study #5” by Elizabeth Liu, 11th Grade, Harker High School
3rd Place: “The People’s City” by Lauren Tkach, 11th Grade, Los Gatos High School
Honorable Mentions:
“Evening Watch” by Connie Chen, 11th Grade, Notre Dame High School, San Jose
“Extend a Warm Helping Hand” by Jung-Eun Kim, 11th Grade, Lynbrook High School, SJ
“Pomegranate” by Hannah Lee, 11th Grade, Lynbrook High School, San Jose
“Practically Perfect” by Julia Lemke, 12th Grade, Notre Dame High School, San Jose
“Survivor Guilt” by Elizabeth Lee, 9th Grade, Leland High School, San Jose
*Sponsored by Congressman Mike Honda
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Below is the District Bulletin and Board Report for the
May 6, 2008 Regular Board Meeting
DISTRICT BULLETIN — Volume XV, Issue 15
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CONGRATULATIONS Employees of the Year from Cupertino High School |
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Stacey Stebbins thought she wanted to be a teacher in high school but was “distracted by a variety of other things.” After other pursuits, she decided to get a teaching credential. Cupertino High School was her first teaching assignment in January 1999 and she “GREATLY appreciates finding a job that she really, really loves.”
“Where would we be without Stacey this year?,” stated Kami Samaniego, Cupertino High School Principal. “She’s been our leadership teacher, coordinated our WASC efforts, corralled us for staff development, led our efforts to become a California Distinguished School, all the while teaching A.P. English and World Literature like the all-star she is. It’s phenomenal to watch her perform so beautifully in so many roles.”
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STACEY STEBBINS
Co-Teacher
of-the-Year
Press Release
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Greg Merrick’s career in the District began as a student at Cupertino High School, Class of 1993. While student teaching at Cupertino High School in the 1998-1999 school year, he was hired to fill a spot in the English Department and has worked there ever since. He says, thankfully, that then Principal and current FUHSD Trustee Barbara Nunes was “willing to take a chance” on him!
“Greg is a talented, thoughtful teacher and teacher leader,” stated Kami Samaniego, Cupertino High School Principal. “His classroom is a positive, rigorous environment for students at all levels of achievement. I can always count on Greg to put students first, to work hard, and to contribute to our Tino culture. He has impressed me from the first day of school with his dedication to our students and his warmth.” |
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GREG MERRICK
Co-Teacher
of-the-Year
Press Release
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Chris Hickey began working one day a week in the District in 1999 as a Student Advocate at Cupertino High. Gradually other days were added until he became a full-time employee in 2007. In this position, Hickey, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, works with students on a variety of personal and academic issues.
“Chris is amazing in providing an oasis of support for students in crisis,” stated Kami Samaniego, Cupertino High School Principal. “I feel very fortunate that our students have such a supportive resource.”
“This is a great job and I feel very privileged to be able to listen to and help students,” stated Chris. “Working closely with the students in various ways is exactly what I enjoy about my job.”
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CHRIS HICKEY
Classified Employee
of-the-Year
Press Release
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Ben Clausnitzer, President of the Fremont Education Association (FEA), recognized...
Cupertino High School Retiree Mary Nelson for the dedicated years of service to both FEA and the District as a teacher, leader, colleague, and friend; to CHS Co-Teachers of the Year Greg Merrick and Stacey Stebbins on their well-deserved awards; Robotics coach Chuck Williams for organizing this new club, earning $10,000 in grants from NASA and Google, and placing 4th in a huge competition; Arcadia Conrad for her work in directing two major productions for Cupertino Actors Theatre; Craig Ellegood who coached Boys Basketball to a league-winning season and a CCS semi-final berth; Kristin Kakes for her work coordinating the AVID program; Jay Lawson, Arcadia Conrad, Gilbert Iruegas, Andy Aron, Jody Turney, Tracie Johnson, Joy Keifer, Colleen Lewcock, Pat Accorinti, Chin Song, and Yukari Kawano for their leadership and efforts to produce the first CHS Spring Showcase; Melissa Cooley for her work in coordinating the Terra Nova program; Stacey Stebbins for her extraordinary contributions as the CHS staff development coordinator and WASC project manager; Maureen Ortiz for her exemplary work with parents and students in the Alliance program; Andy Aron for the many choir performances this year; Gilbert Iruegas for his dedicated efforts to foster student musicians in the CHS band program; Jay Lawson, Charity Purse, Jeff Rosado, and Greg Merrick for taking the initiative to plan the Hall of Fame celebration; Jason Heskett for his work to create small business partnerships for his students in Special Education; the whole Guidance Counselor team for their amazing efforts to provide clear, informative guidance nights and to rally the parents to attend; Chin Song and Melissa Cooley for their efforts to shepherd the big dreams of the class of 2010 and Kenya Dream; Elizabeth Rochin for her years of service as the CHS FACES coordinator; Joy Keifer, Yukari Kawano, Susan Rocha, Nuria Mora, Stacey Marshall, Antonio Murillo, and Paul Jia for their work coordinating a successful International Week; Barbara Vinolus for her efforts in generating energy around French during French culture week; and Kristin Kakes, Chin Song, Sean Cryan, Pat Accorinti, Yukari Kawano, and Susan DesJardin for their FEA leadership. |
BOARD REPORT for Board of Trustees Meeting May 6, 2008
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The Board Meeting was held at Cupertino High School, 10100 Finch Avenue in Cupertino. The Trustees, Superintendent Polly Bove and District staff joined several Cupertino High School administrators, students and parents for a dinner discussion prior to the Board meeting.
COMMUNICATION
CSEA President Pam Coppel stated she was pleased when the Student Advocates became members of CSEA a couple of years ago. She recognized Classified Employee-of-the-Year Chris Hickey stating Chris does an excellent job working with the students and staff at Cupertino HS. PUBLIC HEARINGS
At the May 20, 2008 meeting of the Governing Board, pursuant to Government Code section 4217.10, et seq., public agencies (including school districts), a Public Hearing will be held to consider the adoption of a proposed resolution of intention to enter into an energy services agreement. —no comment
The Fremont Union High School District proposes to reopen contract negotiations with the California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 237 for the purpose of meeting and negotiating regarding possible modifications to Article 10 – Disciplinary Procedures for the 2008-2011 school years. —no comment
STUDENT BOARD MEMBER REPORT
Student Board Member JingJing Xia reported on recent activities and events at Cupertino, Fremont, Homestead, Lynbrook and Monta Vista High Schools.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Bruce Swenson, President of the Board of Trustees of the Foothill De Anza Community College District, presented a resolution passed by the FHDA Board of Trustees in support of Measure B to the FUHSD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Polly Bove. • Principal Kami Samaniego recognized Classified Employee-of-the-Year Chris Hickey, Student Advocate; Co-Teachers-of-the-Year Stacey Stebbins and Greg Merrick, English teachers; and retiree Mary Nelson, Horizon’s teacher. The Board presented Nelson with a memento honoring her years of service in the District. Principal Samaniego played a slideshow highlighting Cupertino students and staff. She recognized three student groups: Robotics Club and advisor Chuck Williams, Cupertino Actors’ Theatre and director Arcadia Conrad, and the Boys’ Basketball Team with coach
Craig Ellegood. Following the reception for the honorees, Principal Samaniego reviewed Cupertino High School’s seven goals for this school year: increase percent of Tino students meeting UC/CSU a-g requirements, reduce number of 9th grade “D” and “F” grades, increase scores for Hispanic students, improve teacher ability to differentiate instruction for English Learners and students with disabilities, improve school climate, and incorporate lessons to develop students’ ability to manage self-understanding and direction.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Superintendent Polly Bove announced that Fremont High School PTSA is National Winner of the 2007-2008 Phoebe Apperson Hearst-National PTA Excellence in Education Partnership Award. The FHS PTSA won this award for its sponsorship of the Students For Success Tutoring Club. As part of the recognition, the PTSA will receive $2,000 to support the Club. • Superintendent Bove reviewed graduation times: Cupertino 6:30pm, Fremont 6pm, Homestead 5:30pm, Lynbrook 6:30pm, and Monta Vista 6pm.
UPDATE on ALGEBRA INITIATIVE
Academic Deputy Superintendent Kate Jamentz and I-Heng McComb, Teacher on Special Assignment for the Algebra Initiative, presented an overview of seven major components of the Algebra Initiative and showed a video produced by Chuck Williams and his algebra students at Cupertino High School. Fremont High School Math Teacher David Dobervich, self-proclaimed “resource hound,” demonstrated a database he designed to help teachers share their resources districtwide.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES...
• Adopted Resolution #078-21 Recognizing Day of the Teacher: California Teachers: Making
a Difference Every Day – May 14, 2008
• Adopted Resolution #078-22 Recognizing Classified Employees’ Week: Professionals on
the Job; Leaders in the Community – May 18-24, 2008
• Rejected Bid for Project #16-07/08 New Softball Scoreboard at Fremont HS
• Accepted Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $99,710.08 to the Furniture/Partitions
Contract with Tri Valley Office Interiors for the Monta Vista Administration Building
Modernization and the District Office Remodel
• Approved to Waive the Requirement to Successfully Pass the High School Exit Examination
for Students with Disabilities
• Approved Lynbrook High School’s Yearbook Students’ Trip to Canada, July 22- 27, 2008;
Monta Vista High School’s Modern Language Students’ Trip to Japan, July 10-21, 2008;
and Lynbrook High School’s Modern Language Students’ Trip to Japan, July 10-21, 2008
• Adopted Resolution #078-20 Authorization to Issue Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
for the 2008-2009 Fiscal Year
• Approved reclassification of Food Service Supervisors to Managers
• Adopted Fremont Union High School District’s new subject of bargaining from the District
to CSEA regarding Article 10 – Disciplinary Procedures for the 2008-2011 school years
• Approved revised job description for the Coordinator of Human Resources and for the
Manager of Human Resources
• Approved revisions to Board Policy 3400 Management of District Assets/Accounts and
reviewed Administrative Regulation
• Reviewed additions to Administrative Regulation 1312.4 and Exhibit 1312.4 Williams
Uniform Complaint Procedures
• Approved revisions to Board Policy 5127 Graduation Ceremonies and Activities; reviewed
revisions to Administrative Regulation
FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS
THURSDAY, May 15 at District Office—Closed Session 5pm, Superintendent’s Eval
TUESDAY, May 20 at DO—Closed Session 5pm, Superintendent’s Eval; Open Session 6pm
THURSDAY, May 22 at DO—Closed Session 4-6pm, Superintendent’s Evaluation
TUESDAY, June 3 at DO—Study Session on Budget 4pm,
Closed Session 5pm, Open Session at 6pm
TUESDAY, June 10 at DO—Study Session on Solar 5pm,
Closed Session 6pm,
Open Session at 7pm
TUESDAY, June 17 - Study Session Curriculum Infrastructure 5pm,
Closed 6pm, Open Session 7pm
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