Family Engagement Survey
CVESD Family Engagement Survey is a way for the district to hear from you! This survey helps the district identify strengths and areas for improvement in our family engagement practices. By understanding family preferences, barriers, and satisfaction levels, CVESD can tailor our approaches to better support and involve families, ultimately enhancing student success and fostering a more collaborative educational environment. To take the survey, click here.
School Site Council
The School Site Council (SSC) and Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) are comprised of parents, community members, teachers, the principal, and other school personnel. This Council develops, implements, and continually monitors and evaluates the Single Plan for Student Achievement, a documented plan of action to raise students' academic performance and improve the school's education program. The SSC is directly involved with staff development planning. The principal can provide information about your School Site Council and Single Plan for Student Achievement.
Parent Committee for Special Education
The district's Parent Committee for Special Education is a dedicated space for parents and guardians to collaborate, discuss, and share big-picture ideas to support students with special needs. Applications to join the committee are now open for parents/guardians. To apply, complete the application below and send it to the district’s Special Education Department at [email protected] no later than September 13, 2024. The district will review all applications and select up to 10 applicants. Applying does not guarantee a spot on the committee.
Budget Advisory Committee
The Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) is comprised of a parent representative from each school site as well as district finance personnel. The BAC meets regularly throughout the school year in an open forum to review the current annual district budget, interim district budget reports, the governor’s initial state budget for the following school year, the May revision to the governor’s initial state budget, and the district’s proposed budget for the following school year. Topics of conversation may also include current legislation and its impact on the district budget. Members are recruited by school sites beginning in August, and the first BAC meeting generally takes place in October. The BAC does not meet in December. BAC members report the current budget information to the School Site Council. Please contact your school principal if you are interested in serving as your school site representative on the district BAC.
Preschool Parent Advisory Committee
The State Preschool has a Parent Advisory Council. This committee is involved in planning, developing, and evaluating the educational program for preschool students. Parents/guardians who want to participate in this committee can contact their child's teacher or the preschool office at (619) 425-2362. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend meetings.
Preschool Parent Volunteers
One of the most important aspects of the district’s Preschool Program is using volunteers part-time. If you are not working during the day and have the time, we invite you to assist in the classroom. Your help will make the preschool experience more valuable and meaningful to you and your child. If you have younger children, you can discuss with the teacher ways you can assist by taking home projects (please arrange this with the individual classroom teacher).
To ensure all children's health and meet the State Licensing requirements, all volunteers must have a TB clearance. In addition, as of September 1, 2016, a new licensing requirement mandates that all staff members and parent volunteers be immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. You must provide proof of immunization requirements to the classroom teacher before assisting.
Family Volunteers
Family members and community members are encouraged to participate in schools to serve on the School Site Council, District Advisory Council, district and site level English Learner Advisory Committees, and to assist in classrooms, library, or school office. All volunteers working with students regularly (more than two days per week) are required to file current results of tuberculosis (TB) testing and undergo fingerprinting. Check with your school about the location and dates of free TB skin test clinics. TB test results are kept on file at the school site. Volunteers shall fulfill the TB testing and loyalty oath qualifications (Education Code 45347 and 45349). California Education Code also requires volunteers to affirm that they are not registered sex offenders per Penal Code §290.
Charter School Governance
Charter Schools have their own governance structures that provide opportunities for parents to participate in policy making at the local school site level.
Parent Teacher Organizations
Parent Teacher Associations and parent organizations are active at schools across the district. These groups work to help enhance the education of students. Booster Clubs are adult organizations parents form to support a particular educational program at a school. Contact the school office to get involved in your child's PTA (or PTO as it is called at some schools).
Schools, PTAs, Parent Clubs, and Booster Clubs may have fundraising activities to provide money for additional field trips, equipment, or other school needs. Participation in fundraising activities and donating toward them is strictly voluntary. Students shall not be made to feel uncomfortable about providing funds, goods, or services. Students shall not be excluded from an activity for not participating in fundraising/solicitations.