Castro Valley Unified suspends in-person instruction because of COVID-19 threat
Castro Valley Unified School District held an emergency board meeting today and suspended in-person instruction through March 31. This action was prompted by the threat of a potential outbreak of COVID-19 in our community. Following presentation of recommendations by Superintendent Parvin Ahmadi, discussion by the Board, and many public comments, …
As number of families lacking permanent housing increases, Castro Valley Unified builds out a support network
It takes a village to support students and families. In line with our goal of meeting the academic and social emotional needs of all our students, Castro Valley Unified School District’s (CVUSD) effort to serve all students and families was expanded last year to better serve the growing number of …
150 years of Palomares School in miniature
Time has always been a good way of measuring things, but those measurements can sometimes seem distorted. For example, it feels like it was a few months ago that we moved to Castro Valley so that our toddler son would eventually have a good public school system to be a …
Leslie Rothwell earned high marks in our schools
Many friends of Leslie Rothwell knew her from her association with Castro Valley’s schools, arts foundation and Rotary Club. I doubt that many associate Castro Valley High School’s former principal with football, but I do. CVHS staff members enjoyed a friendly game with the pigskin in 1998, shortly after Leslie …
Castro Valley Unified Superintendent responds to racist graffiti found at high school
Racist graffiti was found at Castro Valley High School last week, according to local media and social media. Separately, the Castro Valley Forum reported last week about a “Castro Valley resident who has periodically flown a Nazi flag over his home just off Center Street over the past several months.” Castro …
In light of Trump election, “Safe Haven” resolution considered for Castro Valley schools
The Castro Valley Unified School District Board of Education will consider a resolution at its Monday, February 6, 2017 meeting that would declare CVUSD schools a “Safe Haven.” In an agenda back-up letter to the school board, Superintendent Parvin writes: “Youth and families across the district, county, state, and nation have …
CVUSD Board considers bond authorization, Measure G implementation plan
The Castro Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) Board of Education meets Monday to consider authorizing $60,000,000 in general obligations bonds for renovation projects throughout the District along with an implementation plan and project schedule with major construction proposed to begin in May 2017. Board Members will also consider refinancing $13,500,000 in bond debt from 2006. Refinancing …
Guest Perspective: Yes on G — A Well-Thought-Out Plan for Modern Castro Valley Schools
Measure G is a bond measure on the June 7 ballot. Castro Valley Matters asked the Yes on G committee to find a supporter to submit a commentary in support of their measure. There is no official opposition. Our local elementary, middle and high schools here in Castro Valley are …
More Community Leaders Endorse an Elected MAC
Local community leaders continue to come out in favor of electing the Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council (MAC). The latest two are Dennis Waespi, and Andy Frank. Dennis Waespi has served on the East Bay Regional Park District Board since 2014. He also served on the Castro Valley Sanitary District Board …
CVUSD developing new facilities master plan, workshop to be held Saturday
On November 16, 2015, I attended one of two CVUSD community meetings regarding the new facilities master plan that the district is working on in conjunction with a consulting firm, Total School Solutions. The CVUSD school board has prioritized six “facilities priority themes” for Castro Valley’s school facilities, including: Having adequate core facilities …