• October – December: Solicited, collected and analyzed input from the community including but not limited to parents, employees, employee groups and students.

• January 21, 2015: Staff presented the following options of the student calendars for the Board and the public to consider:  Student Calendar Options

• February 18, 2015: The student calendars for 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-18 will be on the Board meeting agenda for approval.

The Chico Unified School District community provides outstanding learning opportunities for our students. To ensure the success of our students and to further enhance our District, CUSD has embraced the following goals for the 2014-2015 school year:

Staff and Community Input Into CUSD Board Adopted Goals for 2014-15

The mission of the Chico Unified School District, a partnership of students, staff, families and community, is to ensure all students achieve high levels of academic and personal success, contribute to the community and confidently compete in a changing global society by engaging in quality educational programs that address diverse student needs and promote learning throughout life.

I am proud of our excellent schools, teachers, and staff who serve the 12,000 students from Chico and the surrounding areas. I invite you to be a partner in our schools and welcome your participation in our vibrant school community. Please feel free to contact me at (530) 891-3000 x149 or by email.

Sincerely,

Kelly Staley
Superintendent

Superintendent Updates

The Governing Board of the CUSD prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the student's actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in District programs. Complaints alleging noncompliance with the District's policy of non-discrimination should be directed to Janet Brinson, Educational Services Director, at the Chico Unified School District office (1163 East Seventh Street, Chico, California, 95928; 530-891-3000 x105). A copy of the District's non-discrimination policy is available from the District Office.