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The NMCUSD's ESSER III Expenditure Plan-Draft 10-18-21
The District has consulted with its community members in determining the prevention and mitigation strategies, strategies to address the academic impact of lost instructional time, as well as other strategies or activities to be implemented by the school district. In developing the plan, the school district has flexibility to include input received from community members during the development of other District Plans, such as the LCAP, provided that the input is relevant to the development of the district's ESSER III Expenditure Plan. (click to read more)
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AB 104: Grade Changes and Retention Options
The state of California recently enacted a new law that will expand learning and credit recovery options for students who may have struggled academically during the 2020-2021 school year. Assembly Bill 104 (AB-104) includes provisions in the area of pass/no pass grades, student retention and exemption of local graduation requirements. (Click to read more)
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NMCUSD K-12 Virtual E-School
On July 9, Assembly Bill (AB) 130 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, making several changes to independent study requirements that all school districts throughout California will need to adhere to for the 2021-22 school year. Under AB 130, all families will have the option to choose an independent study option for their child(ren) regardless of the reason for their choice. NMCUSD has had a fully accredited K-12 Independent Study School since 1980 and is fully prepared to serve students in grades K-12 according to the new requirements to offer virtual learning for the upcoming school year.
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Affordable Home Internet Connection-Emergency Broadband Benefit
The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands.
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SELPA Governance Council meeting scheduled for May 20, 2021
The California Department of Education (CDE) is requiring all SELPAs to update their local plans to meet the specifications of the new State form template. The new Governance and Administration section will be reviewed every three years in addition to submitting the Annual Budget Plans and Annual Service Plans each spring for the upcoming school year. Clicjk for more information.
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Governor Newsom Unveils California’s Safe Schools for All Plan
Governor Gavin Newsom today released the State Safe Schools for All plan, California’s framework to support schools to continue operating safely in-person and to expand the number of schools safely resuming in-person instruction.
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Adult Education (Click here)
We are pleased to be able to offer a variety of Adult Ed courses in our community! We offer classes in English as a Second Language (ESL), high school diploma, high school equivalency (including Spanish and English GED), Citizenship, and Computer Literacy.
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NMCUSD School Campus WiFi (Click here for each school campus WiFi map and hours)
We are excited to announce that we are launching our parking lot WiFi on our school campuses for students and families!
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Monterey County Office of Education and the North Monterey County Unified School District welcome Governor Gavin Newsom
On May 13, 2021, the Monterey County Office of Education and the North Monterey County Unified School District welcomed Governor Gavin Newsom, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond (click to read more)
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These Monterey County homeless, foster students have a higher graduation rate than housed students
Thirty-five percent of students enrolled in The North Monterey County Unified School District (NMCUSD) are homeless or foster students, according to district officials. Despite these challenges, students are graduating at a much higher rate than housed students in the county.
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School Nutrition Directors Feed Communities Through the Pandemic
Sarah Doherty, Director of Child Nutrition, highlights the weekly meal distribution model and the importance of having local partnerships.
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Hartnell Education Center coming to Castroville in the near future.
Castroville will soon have its first college facility proving its community members access to college credit classes, adult education, labs, and a community meeting place. Hartnell Education Center in Castroville is expected to open in Spring 2022.
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KION Article & Video on North Monterey County Students Encourage 2020 Census participation (click on title to learn more)
On September 25, 2020 the North Monterey County Youth Census Project (NMCYCP) hosted a drive-thru event. The group is made up of high school students. According to them, Castroville was of the top 10 undercounted cities in Monterey County in the 2010 Census.
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KION Article on Schools provide modified in-person programs to bridge digital divide (click on title to learn more)
North Monterey County Unified School District opening some classrooms for high needs students. This includes students in special education programs, those who identify as homeless or are in foster care.
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Press Release for NMCCIS and Distance Learning Options for NMCUSD: The District’s Independent Study School (NMCCIS)
offers a personalized K-12 learning experience tailored to the needs of each student. Additionally, families can choose a home-schooling option with guidance and support from teachers, or elect to continue distance learning with their classmates and teachers. The Press Release was shared with local newspapers, new stations, social media and radio stations. The information was also shared with our local community agencies and North County Families. Publications: North Monterey County Unified School District to start school year with distance learning https://bit.ly/39p4SZ2
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Distance Learning for start of school year 2020 (Click on title to learn more)
In accordance with current health and safety guidelines, the North Monterey County School Board made the decision at last night's Board meeting to begin the school year in a Distance Learning format for all schools from August 12 through September 30.
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Helping Hands (Click on title to learn more)
The Nutrition Services Department has partnered with the Elkhorn Slough Foundation to be part of their "Healthy Hands, Helping Lands" program. During the previous two Monday meal distributions at Castroville, families received an additional bag of freshly picked organic produce to go along with their meal kits.
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Census 2020: Together We Count
North Monterey County Unified School District is working closely with the Monterey County Office of Education and County of Monterey with promoting the Census in North County. In addition, a group of NMC youth leaders have spearheaded small projects and videos on the importance of taking the census and how it impacts our community. We have included information in our weekly parent resource packets to help promote the census. The slogan is Together We Count! Juntos Contamos!
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We Celebrate Class of 2020
To Learn more about WE and view May 21st California We Celebrate featuring Superintendent Kari Yeater and North Monterey County High School Senior Amelia Hernandez.
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