Arik Avanesyans is the district's new Chief Business Officer. He is located in the Business Office and can be reached at (661)256-5000 x 1125. Patricia Bullard is the district's new Human Resources Specialist, she will join Lisa Lopez and Jessica Beamea as Alicia Cambaliza moves on to join the Special Education team along with Liliana Roney.
Board meetings held at the "Conference Room" at the District Office and alternating schools sites once a month. The meeting site is published 72 hours prior to the actual meeting. For questions please call
661-256-5000 ext. 1110
Next Regular Meeting
April 6th, at District Office 2601 Rosamond Blvd. On April 20th, the meeting will be held at the Rosamond High School Gymnasium. Student and staff Showcasing on the agenda.
NEWSLETTER VIEWS BEST IN MOZILLA FIREFOX BROWSER April 2016
Dr. Robert (Bob) Scherer 7/23/1931-3/26/2016
Dr. Scherer served as superintendent of Southern Kern USD for 12 years from 1980-1992. A man with a vision to enrich his community and inspire progress. Sincere condolences to family and friends. Goodbye Dr. Scherer, you will surely be missed!
Congratulations to the SKUSD 2016 Nominees of the County Office of Education (COE) Classified School Employees of the Year (CSEY) Program. The Program highlights the contributions of classified school employees who support the education of California's public school students:
Marissa Topliss, Para-Educator of Westpark Elementary School.
Sean Riley, IT Systems Technician of Rosamond High School.
Debbie Hesselton, Principal's Secretary of Westpark Elementary School.
Jessica Canales, Food Service Worker of Child Nutrition Department.
Later this month the CDE will announce the Classified awardees.
Elementary School: Site preparation now in progress. Bruns Belmont Construction mobilization April 8th. Groundbreaking April 20th.
Nuevaactualización del progresode la escuela primaria: La preparación del sitioesta en curso para la movilización deBrunsBelmontconstrucción el
8 de Abril.
Ascend Academy program is expanding ....
This summer 3 additional buildings will be placed to the west of the existing academy classrooms. A shade structure has also been approved by the School Board of Education to be constructed near the play field area. Este verano3 edificiosadicionalesserán colocadosal oestede lasaulasexistentes.Unaestructura de sombratambién hasido aprobado por laJunta deEscuela de Educacióna construirsecerca de lazona decampo dejuego.
Recently two counselors were hired and have been primarily assigned to the elementary school sites. Students are now being scheduled for services. For more information contact school administration for referral criteria.
Recientementese contrató adosasesoresy se hanasignadoprincipalmente alasescuelas primarias.Los estudiantesestán siendoprogramadaspara los servicios.Para obtener másinformación de contactopara laadministración de la escuelacriterios de derivación.
Did you know ... Westpark Elementary School
is in the running to receive a California Department of Education GOLD RIBBON AWARD. According to Principal Kathy Wilson, the validation team (Kern County Superintendents Of Schools) visited and toured classrooms. They focused on intervention techniques, technology and Professional Learning Community (PLC). Information of Gold RibbonAward is expected in the next few weeks. Back to Top
Congratulations to school board member Scott Starkey. The California School Board Association has announced Mr. Scott Starkey as the elected Delegate for region 12B. Mr. Starkey has served Southern Kern USD since December of 2007. For more information about the duties and responsibilities of the CSBA visit their website.
This month 5th graders of
WES and RES will welcome a visit from the middle school.
Tropico Band is scheduled to inspire students through a short performance to join programs in the
Arts. School administration will provide information on the various academic choices as well as speak of expectations of campus life.
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2015-2016 Graduation and Promotion
Board Approved dates and times.
All ceremonies begin at promptly at 6:00 p.m.
Site
Date
Event/Location
REHS
ALIS
5/25/16
Graduation and Promotion@ Tropico Middle School Gym
Professional Development AVID Summer Institute in San Diego June 21-23
Staff from all school sites are enrolled to attend.
GATE testing for elementary age students coming soon. Testing permission letters to go home to parents on March 7th.
Advancement Via Individual Determination AVID is a philosophy that hold students accountable to the highest standards, and provides academic and social support, as they rise to the challenge.
