Motto:


"Committed to Excellence"


Vision Statement:


The Central Union High School District is committed to provide each student with a well-rounded educational program leading to college entrance and/or career paths which will foster economic independence and social responsibility in the twenty-first century.


Mission Statement:


The mission of the Central Union High School District is to provide an educational environment in which students feel safe, secure and unlimited in pursuing learning experiences to their maximum potential. We are committed to providing students with the encouragement and educational opportunities necessary to prepare them to become productive members of society. Our goal is to assure that all students receive a well-rounded education that emphasizes high academic and social standards, promotes healthy lifestyles, cultivates critical thinking and problem solving skills, develops technological literacy, provides for postsecondary and/or career preparation, and instills a desire for life-long learning.

Goals: (Areas of Emphasis)


Literacy - basic foundation skills in reading, writing and speaking.
Rigorous Academic Emphasis - world class standards, increased graduation requirements, etc.
Diverse Educational Experiences - exposure to multiple teaching, learning and cultural activities.
Technology/information Literacy - technological literacy for life and for a career.
Postsecondary/Career Preparation - opportunities for career information, exploration and skill development.


Philosophy:

  • Central Union High School District operates on the following principles:
  • All students have the capacity to learn and achieve and are expected to succeed.
  • All students have a right to competent, caring teachers and administrators.
  • All students have a right to high academic expectations.
  • All students need basic knowledge and experiences to develop physically, cognitively, socially and ethically.
     
  • All students have a right to the best school structure, learning climate, academic environment and resources the district can provide.

 

 

BUDGET UPDATE FROM THE DISTRICT OFFICE

 

In January 2008 the governor declared a “fiscal crisis” and a time of uncertainty and concern began. Public agencies including school districts were told to expect mid-year reductions and even bigger cuts next year.  The implications were significant, and in some school districts the anxiety about layoffs began. Some school districts have initiated staff reductions (one southern California district reportedly sent lay-off notices to over 500 certificated employees) other districts are struggling with balancing the budget.

 

Budgets are spending plans for employee compensation, equipment/material, and capital expenditures; all necessary to run schools. The state recognizes three types of budgets: positively certified, qualified, and negatively certified. Simply, a positively certified budget means the district has enough money to pay the bills, a qualified budget means the district may not have enough money to pay the bills, and a negatively certified budget means the district does not have enough money to pay the bills. Even with a positively certified budget some districts will have cash flow problems and may have difficulty meeting the July and August payrolls, because part of the state’s budget strategy is to delay the money they should send to school districts in June to September.

 

The Central Union High School District has not issued layoff notices to either classified or certified employees, has a positively certified budget, and expects to meet its July and August payroll obligations.  In addition the district is proposing total compensation raises equal to the COLA for this school year. Next year will be more challenging and the proposed CUHS district budget will contain almost $800,000 in cuts from this year, none from employee compensation. The state will probably not adopt a budget for the 2008-09 fiscal year until the fall. So even though school districts adopt budgets in the spring, they must be adjusted once the state adopts its budget.