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VIDEO. From the Cabrillo Unified School District (CUSD) Trustees meeting on Thursday, December 14th, 2023 at 6:00pm, in person comments only.
Presented by: J Jesús Contreras, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent of Business Services, Matthew Spigelman, Sustainability Coordinator and Jaime Rico, MOT Supervisor.
CUSD is operating a 20+ year old diesel bus fleet that is failing to provide reliable, clean transportation.
CUSD needs 4 Type A (small) buses with two wheelchair lifts and 3 Type D (large) buses. These buses would provide the necessary transportation for our target students, would be available for field trips, and would act as resilient battery storage in the case of power outages.
i. Staff Report
CUSD is seeking to replace its bus fleet for increased efficiency, lessened environmental impact, and responsiveness to state legal mandates ahead. CUSD’s Governing Board has authorized staff to explore grants that will support the acquisition of electric buses to transport our students with disabilities. CUSD only transports students with disabilities to and from school.
Staff will present an update to the Governing Board on ways to secure a fleet of electric buses to transport its students and how to use the electric fleet to serve as backup power for the proposed modernization of the HMBHS Central Kitchen during emergencies.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
A partnership with Highland Fleets would allow for a hybrid process for the use of grants and lease of electric buses to stabilize CUSD transportation expenditures.
CUSD determined the most cost effective way to procure new buses would be to apply for grants and combine grants with Highland Electric resources. Highland would then install the infrastructure and would support the operation of a new electric bus fleet that would also help us comply with state requirements of us to convert our fleet to electric buses.
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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.
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SOPHIA LAYNE President Term: 2020-2024 [email protected] |
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KIMBERLY HINES Vice President Term: 2020-2024 [email protected] |
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CARMEN DANIELClerkTerm: 2022-2026 [email protected] |
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LIZET CORTES Member Term: 2022-2026 [email protected] |
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MARY BETH ALEXANDER Member Term: 2022-2026 [email protected] |
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)
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
Governing Board Committees & Assignments
| Committees and Assignments | Board Member(s) |
| San Mateo County Committee on School District Organization | Kimberly Hines / Mary Beth (Backup) |
| Career Technical Education Advisory Committee | Sophia Layne / Mary Beth Alexander |
| City-District (2+2) Committee | Sophia Layne / Kimberly Hines |
| CSBA & Legislative Action Representatives | Sophia Layne / Kimberly Hines |
| District English Learner Advisory Committee | Lizet Cortes / Carmen Daniel |
| Environmental Sustainability Committee | Lizet Cortes / Mary Beth Alexander |
| Budget Advisory Committee | Mary Beth Alexander / Carmen Daniel |
| Latino Round Table | Lizet Cortes / Sophia Layne |
| Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Alliance | Mary Beth Alexander / Sophia Layne |
| San Mateo County School Board Association | Sophia Layne / Mary Beth Alexander |
Updated: December 14, 2022
SEAN MCPHETRIDGE
Superintendent
[email protected]
ROSIE ACOSTA
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
[email protected]
(650) 712-7112
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