CUSD VOLUNTEER POLICY UPDATE

The following message went out on September 10, 2008 at 4:00 PM on our Connect Ed. Telephone system:

This is Julie Hatchel, CCO for the Capistrano Unified School District with an important message about our new volunteer policy.  As of December 1st, volunteers who work at schools on a regular basis, or who have direct contact with students, will need to meet new requirements which include fingerprinting and TB clearance. 

Information regarding the volunteer policy can be found on our district website at www.capousd.org under letter "V" of the A-Z directory, or you can pick up information at your schools.

We would like to thank the 2000 volunteers who have already taken time to meet this new criteria.  If you haven't done so, we encourage you to start the process without delay, as it can take up to 60 days for fingerprint clearance.

Ensuring the safety of students is a primary concern of our trustees, superintendent, and staff and we thank you for understanding and abiding by the requirements of our new volunteer policy.

Click here for more volunteer information, application etc.

CAPISTRANO UNIFIED RECEIVES TOP HONORS

Capistrano Unified School District garnered top honors this year for its participation in Speak Up 2007; over 10,000 students, parents and educators participated in the national online survey. The school district was named one of the top five school districts in the nation based on total participation, as well as the top school district for parent participation. Click Here for full story. 

INTERDISTRICT ATTENDANCE AGREEMENT APPLICATIONS

2008-2009 Interdistrict Attendance Agreement may be submitted beginning May 1, 2008.

Applications are available at the district office or may be downloaded from this website. Please mail completed applications to:

Capistrano Unified School District
Interdistrict Attendance Agreements
33122 Valle Road
San Juan Capistrano, CA  92675

If you do not have access to a printer, copies of the form are available at our district office which is located at:  33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675.

Please note that due to budgetary constraints the district is unable to mail forms.

• More Information
• Interdistrict Attendance Agreement Application Form

DISTRICT URGES THAT EMERGENCY/STUDENT INFORMATION CARD DATA BE KEPT UP-TO-DATE

Emergency cards are sent home at the beginning of the school year to be filled out and returned immediately. A local contact person to call should be listed on the card in case the school is unable to reach parents. If a child becomes ill or injured at school, the parent(s) will be contacted promptly. It is extremely important that these cards be kept current. Please contact the school during the school year with any changes needed.

For additional information on safety please click here.

STAY SAFE WHEN ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS: INFORMATION ABOUT MOUNTAIN LIONS AND OTHER OUTDOOR ANIMALS

Because of occasional mountain lion sightings in the area that includes Capistrano Unified School District, the state Department of Fish and Game has requested that CUSD make available the department’s information pamphlet giving facts about the animal and suggesting safety measures should you encounter one.

Click Here for Living with California Mountain Lions pamplet

Click Here for Safety Tips for Outdoor Trails and Open Space Safety Tips from California Department of Fish and Game

 

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATOR REGARDING ISSUES RAISED CONCERNING CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

• Report by Judge Stuart T. Waldrip - December 28, 2006