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PRESS RELEASE. From the California Teachers Association and Cabrillo Unified Teachers Association on September 12th, 2024
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As Cost-of-Living Soars in Half Moon Bay, Union Fought for a Living Wage to Help Educators Stay in Cabrillo Unified.
HALF MOON BAY – Just before midnight, members of the Cabrillo Unified Teachers Association (CUTA) reached a tentative agreement with the Cabrillo Unified School District (CUSD). The deal includes a 6% raise retroactive to July 1, 2023, and $100 per month toward family health care, which would make a huge difference for educators paying out of pocket for health insurance. Both parties still have to ratify the agreement.
Since June 30, educators have been working without a contract and put in a possible position to choose between serving the families of Half Moon Bay and being able to support their own families. This deal is the culmination of the years of tireless efforts of CUTA members organizing and standing together in solidarity.
“For far too long, educators were shouldering the burden of no salary increases with the soaring cost of living increases. This deal will put us on a path to ending the educator retention and recruitment crisis and ensure every student has access to a permanent teacher in the classroom,” said CUTA President John Carey. “Together, we achieved so much and are excited to be in the classroom with our students, rather than on a picket line.”
| Cabrillo Unified Teachers Association is affiliated with the 310,000-member California Teachers Association and the 3 million-member National Education Association. |
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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
 | KIMBERLY HINES President Term: 2020-2024 [email protected] |
 | CARMEN DANIELVice PresidentTerm: 2022-2026 [email protected] |
 | LIZET CORTES Clerk Term: 2022-2026 [email protected] |
 | MARY BETH ALEXANDER Member Term: 2022-2026 [email protected] |
 | SOPHIA LAYNE Member Term: 2020-2024 [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)
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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
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