BOARD OF EDUCATIONMEETING

September 12, 2017

SUPERINTENDENT’S

REPORT

The mission of Moreno Valley Unified School District is to ensure all

students graduate high school prepared to successfully enter into

higher education and/orpursue a viable career path.

Mission Statement

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ENROLLMENT

As of

September 8,

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First Day of SchoolStudents greeted and given words of encouragement to begin the school year with an enthusiasm for learning!

Jesus Holguin, Board Member

“Thank you to Dr. Martinrex Kedziora… for inviting me this past Wednesday to dress up as a superhero for first day of school to

welcome students. To be able to add a smile to students (and parents), some of whom had tears on their first day, was rewarding.”

Lisa Wright – United Way of Inland Valley CFO

Susan Smith,Board Member

Gary Baugh,Board Member

CJ Johnson, Board President

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Target Day at Edgemont

Fifty students received $100 each to spend on a “shopping spree” to make sure they had a good start to the school year.

The Target store on Day Street was filled with Edgemont families buying school supplies and back-to-school clothing,

all thanks to a generous donation from the store.

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We gained almost 100 new page likes and surpassed 3,000 total that are now following the MVUSD page

Our posts reached 54,964 people during the first week of school

5,005 people engaged with our page in some way (like a post, click a link, shared a post, etc.)

7,614 live video views of the first day of school at North Ridge

The first week of school on our

Facebook page

Shining

Brighter!

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2nd Annual Health & Resource Fair

August 2, 2017

Video

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Throughout August and September 2017

Great parental support!

Back to School Nights

Remaining BTS NightsSeptember 14• Alessandro, 5 PM• Bayside/Charter, 6 PM• Valley View, 5:30 PM• Vista del Lago, 6 PM

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Moreno Valley Unified School DistrictPercent of Students Enrolled in College

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Since 2012, MVUSD has increased by 6%• Valley View - increased by 12%• Vista del Lago - increased by 10%• Canyon Springs - increased by 6%• Moreno Valley - increased by 6%

61%69%

61%

71% 65%

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New 4th Year Math CourseMathematics Reasoning with Connections (MRWC)

To be Implemented at CSHS, MVHS, VVHS, VDLHS

• Course designed to address the need for stronger preparation for transitioning from high school to college and career pathways

• Curriculum has been developed by a consortium of mathematics professors and math educators from CSU, UC, and CCC higher education systems, together with mathematics specialists from County Offices of Education and local school districts

• MRWC is being funded by an i3 grant received by Riverside County Office of Education

Yvonne Neuberger's class at

Canyon Springs High School

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Patty RuckerCoordinator,

Student Services

Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE)Grant Award: $6,000 July 2017 – June 2020

The TUPE grant helps to ensure District tobacco-use policies are current and provides proper signs on all school buildings in order to maintain District compliance with CDE.

TUPE compliance also includes written notifications and training for ALL new and current employees; Parent/Student Handbook definitions for tobacco-free campuses and published guidelines for community stakeholders who request to use District facilities.

Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program

Grant Award: $ 175,955 July 2017 – June 2018

Third and final year of the Education Without Barriers Grant.

Funding provides in school and after school programs, staff training,

outreach, support and services for identified homeless youth.

School supplies, transportation assistance and case management will be provided to help keep students in

school while their living conditions become unstable.

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CA Cyber Initiative Competition Conference – August 21, 2017Cyber Patriot Girls Team from VVHS and CSHS

• Witnessed the Solar Eclipse from the capitol steps• Toured the capital• Met members from the governor’s office and answered

questions about cyber security & how it impacted their lives• Went on the floor for both the Senate and Assembly • Were interviewed on local TV channels

Cyber Patriot Team

Trip to Sacramento

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What was said about the Team:

“We are truly proud of their leadership and honored to have them serve as representatives today at the Capital.”

“The All-Girl team representing MVUSD are enrolled in a rigorous ICT Sector STEM interdisciplinary pathway utilizing information technology networks and virtual environments; designed to incorporate Language

Arts, Mathematics, and Science focused on research, technical terminology, leadership, collaborative teamwork, and

computer science skills requisite for careers in Information Communication Technologies and Cyber Security.”

On the Senate Floor

The Senate Floor

“As a first-year team participating in the National CyberPatriotprogram, the girls placed first in state in their respective division, advancing to regionals wherein they took 5th place among seven (7) states.”

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Students Study the Solar Eclipse - August 21, 2017

Students at Armada Elementary safely

viewing the Eclipse

Mr. Mario Perez, PrincipalVideo

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Congratulations to Dr. Vicki Dudek, Principal at Sunnymeadows Elementary for her participation in the AVON 39 Walk to End Breast Cancer.

She helped raise 4.1 million dollars for breast cancer research and health care

AVON 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer

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Edgemont Elementary School: ERP, CFD and Bond Funding

FACILITIES UPDATE

Building A-Classroom North

• Interior painting is complete

• Cabinets have been installed

• T-bar grid installation is complete

Building A-Administration and Library

• Elevator rough-in is complete

• Drywall installation is complete

• Exterior plaster is complete

• Wall tile installation in restrooms is in

progress

Building A-Classroom South

• Ceiling rough-in is in progress

• Exterior plaster is complete

• Drywall installation is complete

Building B

• T-bar grid installation is complete

• Epoxy flooring is complete

• Kitchen equipment has been installed

Site

• Grading north of building A is complete

• Catch basin installation is in progress

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Canyon Springs High School: Bond Funding• Rough grading is 95% complete

• South retaining wall forming and pour are complete

• Foundation of bleachers are in progress

• Underground plumbing rough in is in progress

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Mountain View Middle School and Canyon Springs High School:

Proposition 39: State Funded Energy Usage Reduction Projects• Installation of new energy efficient LED exterior lighting is complete

• Testing and balancing of air flow is in progress.

• New boiler installation in building B is in progress.

• Seismic anchor installation is in progress.

• Additional occupancy sensors are scheduled to be installed by October 2017

• Commissioning is scheduled to begin in October

• New electrical disconnect switch has been installed for the HVAC units

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Moreno Valley High School Modernization and New Construction:

Bond and ERP Funding• South side storm installation is in progress

• Volleyball concrete pour is in progress

• Roofing installation is in progress

• Window glazing is in progress

• Lunch shelter installation is in progress

• Elevator installation is scheduled to begin on September 18, 2017

• Permanent water is live in the 2-story building

• 2-story building is scheduled for completion in December 2017

FACILITIES UPDATE

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UPCOMING EVENTSEl Grito Celebration• Friday, September 15, 2017• 6 – 9:30 PM• Moreno Valley College

U-CAN HBCU Recruitment Fair• Wednesday, September 20, 2017• 4 – 7:30 PM• Vista del Lago High School

Pathway to Higher Education - Conference• Saturday, September 23, 2017• 9 AM - 1 PM• Vista del Lago – Commons & Theater

Telephone Town Hall Meeting• Thursday, October 12, 2017• 6 – 7 PM

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Today’s Site Visits

Grandparents’ Day at Seneca

Sugar Hill Elementary and Seneca Elementary

Visit with Seneca student

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