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Student Achievement Is on the Rise

Student Achievement Is on the Rise. Our District provides a quality, well -rounded education for students Student achievement on statewide exams has steadily improved over the last four years

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Student Achievement Is on the Rise

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  1. Student Achievement Is on the Rise • Our District provides a quality, well-rounded education for students • Student achievement on statewide exams has steadily improved over the last four years • Over the last couple of years our students and teachers have demonstrated exemplary work resulting in several Academic Excellence Awards for: • Elementary Staff Development – 2013 • Dual Immersion Program – 2013 • Common Core State Standards Implementation – 2014 • Elementary Health and Fitness – 2014 • Accelerating Academic Achievement Academy – 2014

  2. Neighborhood High School Highlights • Our high schools offer great academic and extracurricular programs that prepare students to succeed in college and careers • Career Tech programs include: • Media Arts – TV/Video Production • Information Technology – Web Design • Animal Science • Landscape Design • Computer Graphics and Design • Journalism • Sports Therapy • Photography • Integrated Marketing Communications (new class starting in 2014-2015) • Robotics (new class starting in 2014-2015) • Microsoft IT Academy (starting in 2014-2015) • Ag STEM Academy (starting in 2014-2015) • The student governments at 2 of our 3 high schools have been recognized or received the Outstanding Leadership Program Award from the California Association of Student Leaders • Rivercrest Preparatory Online High School

  3. Neighborhood Elementary and Middle School Highlights • Our elementary and middle schools provide students with a great foundation in reading, writing, math and science • Our middle schools offer programs such as Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) and Advancement Via Independent Determination (AVID) to help prepare students for challenging academic programs in high school • Some of our schools offer “Extended Learning” which provides the opportunity for students to acquire skills through instruction or study outside of the classroom including: • Community service • Independent study • Internships • Performing groups • Elementary and middle schools also provide “Think Together”, a free afterschool program that provides homework help, enrichment and physical activities

  4. Learning in Safe and Modern Classrooms • To help continue the great success of our students, we need to ensure classrooms provide a safe, modern learning environment • The District has completed a facility needs assessment to evaluate and prioritize repairs and improvements needed in the following areas: • Career Tech • Instructional technology • Safety • Structural renovations of aging buildings • ADA compliance

  5. Facilities and Technology Advisory Committee (FTAC) • The District put together a 21-person committee comprised of board members, teachers, staff, parents and community members to help evaluate the facility and technology needs of our school • The committee was divided into 4 sub-committees, focusing on improvements and repairs in the following areas: • Classrooms • Foundation and Structural • Common Areas • Grounds and Athletic/Playgrounds

  6. Facilities and Technology Advisory Committee (FTAC) Parents Iris Nunez – Parent & Community Member Daniel Cornejo – Teacher, Parent & Community Member Sandra Franco – Parent & Community Member Ricardo Solis –Community Member, Parent & JUSD employee Teachers Vickie Hawkins – Teacher Darrel Walker – Teacher Rob Liddle – Teacher District Staff Bill Elzig – Dir. of M & O Pablo Ponce – Asst. Director of M & O Josh Lewis –Director of Technology Trent Hansen – District Employee (Dir. of Facility Planning and Dev.) Joan Lauritzen – Head Start Coordinator & Community Member Andy Huben – MS Principal Karina Becerra-Murillo –E.S. Principal Community Members Bobby Hernandez – Board Member & Community Member Brian Schafer – Board Member & Community Member David Barnes – Community Member Adriana Patlan –Community Member, JUSD Employee & Parent Jaime Godoy – Community Leader (Water District) Dan Rodriguez – Community Leader (Parks & Rec.)

  7. Priority 1 and 2 Needs • Facilities & Technology Advisory Committee has prioritized the needs of our facilities into 3 categories • Priority 1 (Projects that are necessary and immediate) • Priority 2 (Projects that should be done) • Priority 3 (Projects that JUSD would like to do) • Our priority 1 and 2 needs include: • Adding/updating Career Tech and instructional technology • Repairing aging roofs • Safety repairs and updates • Energy efficiency repairs • Modernizing classrooms where needed

  8. Career Tech Needs • Our high schools do a great job preparing students with the needed skills to compete for college and careers • To continue this success improvements to career tech classrooms and facilities are required • Needs include: • Updating aging science labs • Constructing high tech career development labs to support career and technical education • Adding computer labs to school sites

  9. Instructional Technology Needs • Skills in core academic programs are essential, but technological skills are becoming increasingly important as well • Classrooms need to be equipped with the infrastructure and learning technology that supports 21st-century learning • Needs include: • Upgrading aging computer labs • Installing modern network infrastructure • Addition of wireless capabilities to provide students greater access to the local school network and resources • Adding instructional technology to enhance learning in the classroom

  10. Safety and Security Needs • Our schools need essential safety and security updates to continue ensuring campus safety • Needs include: • Updating fire and security systems • Fencing repairs and upgrades • Door safety lock repairs • ADA compliance updates • Exterior lighting • Repairing uneven and slippery concrete sidewalks • Repairing buildings and classrooms with dry rot and termite damage

  11. Basic Repair Needs • Schools require basic repairs and upgrades to keep classrooms safe, clean, well-maintained and energy efficient • Needs include: • Repairing aging roofs • Replacing cracked or missing ceiling tiles • Replacing rusty plumbing, sinks and pipes • Replacing outdated heating and electrical systems for energy efficiency purposes • Upgrading aging bathrooms • Installing dual paned, energy efficient windows • Modernizing classrooms where needed • Modernizing school exteriors

  12. Planned New Development • JUSD is projected to experience the construction of 4,123 residential units within our boundaries over the next 10 years • In preparation for this residential development, the District is considering building a new K-6 elementary school in the next 3-5 years in the Wineville and Bellegraveareas • Possible need for interim housing while school is being built • This would allow students in the new development to attend a neighborhood school, and prevent future overcrowding issues that could arise in our existing elementary schools

  13. School Bond: A Local Solution to Improve JUSD Schools • The District is considering a bond measure to address the needs of our facilities. • The measure would provide funds to make improvements such as: • Upgrading classrooms, science labs and career tech programs to prepare students for today’s competitive job market • Ensuring students have access to instructional technology, labs and libraries that meet 21st-Century learning standards • Improving fire and security systems in every school • Installing, repairing and upgrading safety and systems • Improving access for students with disabilities • Repairing aging roofs, replacing old and inefficient water systems and repairing aging bathrooms • Upgrading to energy efficient features (i.e., dual paned windows, lighting, HVAC, etc.) • Modernizing classrooms where needed

  14. Local Control, Citizen Oversight • The cost of the measure will be determined by the Board in the coming months • All money raised by this measure would stay in our Jurupa USD schools • None of the funds could be taken away by the State • An independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee, representing the community, would ensure all funds are spent properly • None of the funds could be used for administrators’ salaries, benefits or pensions • Local funding from a bond measure would help local schools qualify for state matching funds when they become available

  15. We Welcome Your Input and Questions • As JUSD continues to evaluate the needs facing our facilities and a viable option for addressing these needs, we ask that you take the time to provide your feedback • Please complete the comment card that is being passed around • For more information about JUSD or our schools please visit www.jusd.k12.ca.us

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