CUSD’s Fund 40 Used as a One-time Transfer to Restore the 3% Reserves is Unsustainable; Fiscal Stabilization Plan to Include Staff and Program Reductions and Class Size Realignment

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VIDEO. From the Cabrillo Unified School District (CUSD) Board meeting on Thursday, October 10th, 2024 at 6:30pm, in person comments only, streamed on PCTV.
Fund 40 is the $12M Cunha Construction Settlement to be spent on Capital Improvement.

Agenda Items:
d. Cabrillo USD Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Disclosure Collective Bargaining
e. Process and Development of the 2024-25 Fiscal Stabilization Plan
g. Adoption of Resolutions 27-2024 Redefining the Uses of Fund 40

“Based on its projections, the district will not meet its required 3% Reserve for Economic
Uncertainties for 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026-27. The district plans to seek Board approval to
permanently transfer funds from Fund 40 to restore the 3% reserve. However, a one-time transfer to
cover the ongoing costs of this settlement is not sustainable. The district plans to develop a Fiscal
Stabilization Plan for Board review and approval in December 2024 or January 2025. Per the
district, the plan will include ongoing reductions to staff and programs and realignment of class
sizes in all grades, with an emphasis on secondary grades.” ~ From the San Mateo County Office of Education (full letter).


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Cabrillo Unified School District (CUSD) Trustee Meetings ~ 2nd Thursday @ 6:00pm

The Cabrillo Unified School District School Governing Board is comprised of five school board members who are elected by the local community. The role of the school board is to provide leadership and oversight of the district. The Board ensures that the district is responsive to the values, beliefs, and priorities of the community.

The term of office for school board members elected in regular elections is four years, beginning on the second Friday in December after their election.  The board meets at least once a month at the District Office, 498 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay. Meetings are open to the public and are usually held on Thursday nights at 6 pm.  A portion of the board meeting consists of a “closed” session for the purpose of discussing confidential matters, such as personnel or student issues.

District Board of Trustees

 Board MemberKIMBERLY HINES
President
Term: 2020-2024
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 Carmen Daniel
CARMEN DANIEL
Vice PresidentTerm: 2022-2026
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 Board MemberLIZET CORTES
Clerk
Term: 2022-2026
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 Board MemberMARY BETH ALEXANDER
Member
Term: 2022-2026
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 Board MemberSOPHIA LAYNE
Member
Term: 2020-2024
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District Elections & Trustee Area Maps

What District Area do I belong to?

CUSD residents can visit this map and type in their address to learn which Trustee Area represents them on the CUSD Governing Board.

Who is my District Area representative?

Trustee Area A:  Carmen Daniel (Term expires: 2026)
Trustee Area B:  Kimberly Hines (Term expires: 2024)
Trustee Area C:  Lizet Cortes (Term expires: 2026)
Trustee Area D:  Sophia Layne (Term expires: 2024)
Trustee Area E:  Mary Beth Alexander (Term expires: 2026)

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What does the School Board do?

The Board works with the Superintendent to fulfill its major responsibilities, which includes:

  • Setting the direction for the district
  • Establishing an effective and efficient organizational structure for the district
  • Providing support to the Superintendent and staff
  • Ensuring accountability to the public for the performance of the district’s school
  • Providing community leadership and advocacy on behalf of students, the district’s educational program, and public education
  • Ensuring that the district is meeting its commitments to parents/guardians, all members of the community, employees, the state of California, laws pertaining to education, and established policies of the district
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