Whale Gulch School

Pre Registration is Available for the 2024-2025 School Year! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4aciGqToO2MewAhAfrImFvIEqLXF75nl1tCHxj-1BsVsYFg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Dear Leggett Valley Unified Families, Summer is almost here! Current students in grades K-6 are invited and encouraged to attend our summer school program located at Leggett Valley School from 8am-4pm, Monday, June 17 through Friday, July 19 (no school W 6/19, Th 7/4, or F 7/5). We hope to see you there!

Dear Families, Thank you to those who have helped us make our schools better by responding to the surveys this survey season. If you have not already completed the Parent Healthy Kids Survey, the links are included below. There is one more survey regarding Parent Involvement and Family Engagement. Please click on the link to complete each survey by Friday, May 31. Parent Involvement and Family Engagement for ALL PARENTS - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RD6GQ7G Previous links for Parent Healthy Kids Survey in case you have not had the chance to complete it yet: Leggett Valley Parents K-8 - https://wested.ugam-apps.com/wested/ts/m7oo Leggett Valley Parents High School - https://wested.ugam-apps.com/wested/ts/z9ch Whale Gulch Parents K-8 - https://wested.ugam-apps.com/wested/ts/o6ce Whale Gulch Parents High School - https://wested.ugam-apps.com/wested/ts/c7mp Thank you for your support!

LEGGETT VALLEY UNIFIED BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024 AT 4:30PM LEGGETT VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LEGGETT VALLEY SCHOOL, 1 SCHOOL WAY , LEGGETT, CA 95585 WHALE GULCH SCHOOL, 76811 USAL ROAD, WHITETHORN, CA 95589 AGENDA Call to Order / Roll Call Agenda Approval Public Input re: Closed Session Items Recess to Closed Session Employee Discipline, Dismissal, and Release Conference with Real Property Negotiator Jessica Ozalp regarding negotiation of sublease terms with Whale Gulch Educational Association for rental of the premises of Whale Gulch School site Reconvene to Open Session Report Out of Closed Session Adjournment of Meeting ADA Compliance Notice: Leggett Valley Unified School District adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Should you require special accommodations, or more information about accessibility, please contact the Superintendent, at (707) 925-6285. All efforts will be made for reasonable accommodations. Agenda Packet & Supporting Documents Notice: The agenda packet and supporting materials, including materials distributed less than 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting, can be viewed at the Leggett Valley Unified School District Office. For more information, please call (707) 925-6285.

Leggett Valley School and Whale Gulch School are so very lucky to have amazing food service heroes who are incredible cooks! Help us celebrate them tomorrow for School Lunch Hero Day!

Please join us in sending so much love to our Administrative Assistants! Brenda and Colleen keep our school offices organized and our sites running efficiently for staff, students, and families. Korina and Ruby work around the clock to make sure our District is in compliance and keeping up with operations. THANK YOU, Ladies, for your dedication and commitment to LVUSD and all our people!

Dear Parents, There was an issue for some of you to respond to the Consent Form for the Healthy Kids Survey. That has been corrected. If you had an issue, please try again. Sorry for the confusion and thank you. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIPyKUoVOl8XbwXaFyHqt6BiT6nTNAySAuyIrmpxpCjvI92Q/viewform

Dear Families, Please see attached letter with information about the upcoming series of surveys from Leggett Valley Unified. Your participation in the surveys is super important so we can hear from you about how we can continue to improve. https://docs.google.com/document/d/16kDTSVQfJbZyMnv4jHuC00KXmdiVs_zT06FA_aKII1M/edit?usp=sharing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Assembly Bill (AB) 1200 requires local education agencies to publicly disclose the provisions of all collective bargaining agreements before entering into a written agreement. Government Code (G.C.) Section 3547.5 states: “Before a public employer enters into a written agreement with an exclusive representative covering matters within the scope of representation, the major provisions of the agreement, including, but not limited to, the costs that would be incurred by the public school employer under the agreement for the current and subsequent fiscal years, shall be disclosed at a public meeting of the public school employer . . .” The intention is to ensure that the public is aware of the known costs associated with a proposed collective bargaining agreement before it becomes binding on the district. Explanation The July 1, 2023-June 30, 2026 collective bargaining agreement between Leggett Valley Unified School District and California School Employees Association (CSEA), Dolores Huerta Chapter #217 has been approved by CSEA. Changes in the contract include: Salary schedule Evaluation form Recommendation It is recommended that the board ratify the July 1, 2024-June 30, 2028 collective bargaining agreement between Leggett Valley Unified School District and California School Employees Association (CSEA) Dolores Huerta Chapter #217. DATE: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 TIME: 2:00 P.M. LOCATION: Leggett Valley School 1 School Way Leggett, Ca 95585

Each and every student, every single staff person, all parents, and our whole community makes Leggett Valley Unified complete. We are fortunate to be a collection of our unique and different experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Let us celebrate each other!

Are you or someone you know stressed, worried, or depressed? Life can be challenging but you are not alone. It is ok to not be ok. Prioritizing our wellness is important. Here is a resource - visit https://www.calhope.org/

Dear Families and Community Members, There has been an increase in unsafe driving around campus. For the safety of students and staff, please SLOW DOWN around campus. Thank you for your help in spreading the word around the community so we can ensure a safe learning environment.

We hope you are having a Happy New Year! We returned to school after the holiday with a renewed sense of service to our students and our community. Thank you for your partnership in growing hearts and minds in Leggett Valley Unified School District.

We are updating our Emergency Operations Plan and want your help. The purpose is to prioritize and identify possible threats and hazards we may face. Please complete the survey in its entirety by clicking on the link below. The survey consists of four categories to be rated: • Probability (how likely you think it is that this will occur) • Magnitude (how bad you think it is going to be) • Warning (how far in advance might you know it is going to occur) • Duration (how long do you think the event will last – when ongoing damage or threat stops) Please complete the survey by Friday, October 27. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/231018LeggettUSD

We are looking forward to seeing parents at our Back to School Afternoon on Wednesday, 8/30. Meetings will begin at 3:20. Please join us!

We are looking forward to seeing our students back on campus this Monday, August 21. School begins at 8:30.

May 1: May Day in the Meadow! Share this community tradition!

Spirit Week next week! Monday, 5/1: Picnic Day (get ready for May Day in the meadow) Tuesday, 5/2: Anything except a Backpack Day (be creative about how you carry your things to school) Wednesday, 5/3: Nerd Day (it's great to be smart--show off your bookishness) Thursday, 5/4: Dress as a Celebrity Day (dress like someone admirable)

High School field trip to Manzanar and Death Valley this week! From Saturday to Thursday, we were on the road--Tahoe, Virginia River, Mono Lake, Manzanar, Furnace Creek, Golden Canyon, Ubehebe Crater, Bad Water, Ridgecrest, Fry breakfast, and the pool at Flamingo Resort in Santa Rosa! We know how to adventure! Love the Whale Gulch spirit 🐋!

Junior High had an amazing trip to SF last week! So much to learn--science and history museums. So much to laugh about--Clue! at the SF Playhouse. So much to experience--BART and MUNI!