LATEST DISTRICT NEWS

The $125 parcel tax generates an additional $4.4 million in revenue annually for six years. These vital funds will be used to maintain the high-quality education and help to offset the drastic state budget cuts to education.

The deadline of June 15 for applying for a parcel tax exemption has passed.

We are in the process of submitting all verified applications received to the county tax collector for processing. If you are eligible and were not able to file for an exemption for this year, you may apply for a refund after your 2010-2011 tax bill has been paid in full.

Applications for refunds will be available at the Cupertino Union School District office located at 10301 Vista Drive in Cupertino beginning January 1, 2011.

If you have any questions please contact Jeremy Nishihara at (408) 252-3000, Extension 323.

The CUSD registration process currently underway highlights a significant increase in enrollment.  The exact enrollment total will not be finalized until the start of the 2010-2011 school year, thus the full cost of delivering our programs cannot be defined until that time.  Even in light of the cost increases from enrollment growth, the district has committed to retain “pink slipped” teachers in grades K-8 and fully restore 20:1 class size ratios in grades 1 through 3.

Funds raised through “Their Future Is Now!” will enable the district to retain “pink slipped” teachers in grades K-8 and preserve the 20:1 class size ratio in grades 1 through 3 for the 2010-2011 school year.  Presently, the campaign has raised nearly $2.25 million and corporate matching funds continue to come in.  All the funds will be allocated from CEEF according to the Memorandum of Understanding signed on March 15, 2010.

Once again, the goal of saving 115 K-8 teachers and restoring the desired 20:1 class size ratio in grades 1 through 3 within the Cupertino Union School District has become a reality. This achievement was made possible through the contributions from the community, the tireless efforts of volunteers, the support of the CUSD Board of Education and the District in applying a creative solution to the budget deficit, the sacrifice of the employees in accepting a pay reduction via furloughs, and stability created by CEEF in guaranteeing $2 million against the endowment to prevent “pink slip” actions.

Cupertino Union School District now stands as a beacon of light and possibility for districts throughout the region still struggling to navigate the State’s budget cuts.  Together, we accomplished what many considered impossible.  This has been a uniting experience for our entire community and we thank all who have been a part of this effort.

Registration for new students in grades K-8 is now taking place at the neighborhood school sites until June 18, 2010. Additional information is available here.

Once the school sites close for summer break, registration for the 2010-2011 school year will be held from July 19 through July 30, 2010, at Collins Elementary School from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Collins is located at 10300 N. Blaney Avenue in Cupertino. Registration packets may be picked up 7:30 – 4:30 in the Student Assignment Office, Cupertino Union School District, 10301 Vista Drive, Cupertino, beginning July 12, 2010. The registration packets are numbered sequentially. The registration numbers are valid on completed packets returned by the parent to Collins Elementary School from July 19 – July 30, 2010. Beginning on July 19, 2010, registration packets must be picked up at Collins Elementary School. Additional information is available here.

The Cupertino Union School District has created a budget  webpage to keep parents, staff, and community members informed as we move through the budget process. This budget page contains:

• The latest budget updates
• Frequently asked questions
• District communications
• Online feedback tool
  

The budget page is available by clicking on "More Info" or at http://sites.google.com/a/cusdschools.org/cusdbudget09-10/.

Click on "More Info" for the Governor's contact information and a sample letter.

Please consider voicing your concerns to the State Legislature regarding the Governor's proposed cuts to education funding.

Click on "More Info" for a legislative contact list and a sample letter.

Open Enrollment/Alternative Education Registration: February 5 - 11, 2010

The district's open enrollment process is a clear statement of the Board of Education's policy to offer parents choices to meet individual student needs whenever possible. Your child is expected to continue in his/her current school for the 2010-2011 school year. Students new to the district are expected to attend their attendance area school.

Any child who will be five years old on or before December 2, 2010, is eligible to attend kindergarten for the 2010-2011 school year.  Registration requirements:  1) verification of date of birth (original birth certificate or passport), 2) immunization records, and 3) proof of residence (rental/lease agreement or property tax bill with an current original PG&E bill).  If you have not received your first PG&E bill, you will be given a 30-day conditional registration. One additional form of identification (California driver’s license, bank statement, pre-printed check, car insurance, etc.) is also required. Parents may pick up registration packets at their neighborhood school beginning January 25, 2010. STUDENTS MUST BE RESIDING IN THE DISTRICT AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. 

All in-district kindergarten students must be registered at their neighborhood school before requesting open enrollment or an alternative program.