VISALIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
MEETING DATE October 24, 2023
TO City of Visalia Council and Visalia Unified School District Board of Education
FROM Erik Kehrer, Chief Operations Officer
PRESENTER Erik Kehrer, VUSD Chief Operations Officer, and Kelli Kincaid, COV Director of Community Services
ITEM TITLE Visalia Unified School District and City of Visalia – Thriving Together
RECOMMENDED
ACTION Not an action item. This is an information only item.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
At the October 24, 2023, Joint City of Visalia Council and Visalia Unified School District Board Meeting, Erik Kehrer and Kelli Kincaid will share how the City of Visalia and Visalia Unified will continue to work together. They will highlight the partnership between VUSD, City staff, and First Responders. There will also be a discussion on upcoming projects and future plans.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
No financial impact; for information only.
ALIGNS TO DISTRICT BELIEFS AND COMMITMENTS
All students can achieve at high levels and demonstrate continuous growth o Providing high-quality learning experiences that allow all students to reach their fullest potential o Equipping students and staff with the educational tools necessary for achievement and growth Family and community engagement is key to student success o Providing families and community members pathways of connectivity to the education system o Facilitating timely and consistent communication to position families to participate in their students’ learning experiences
Learning environments should be safe, supportive, and innovative o Creating physical and social-emotional safety in all learning environments o Providing all students the academic and social supports needed to be successful o D esigning learning environments that drive innovative practices to improve student outcomes o Ensuring all students are known by their name, welcomed each day, and connected to meaningful activities
I AM PREPARED| I AM CONNECTED| I AM KIND| I WILL ACHIEVE
I BELIEVE IN, I BELONG IN
October 24, 2023
City of Visalia & Visalia Unified School District
Thriving Together
VISALIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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I AM PREPARED| I AM CONNECTED| I AM KIND| I WILL ACHIEVE The Role of The District
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I AM PREPARED| I AM CONNECTED| I AM KIND| I WILL ACHIEVE ● ALICE Training
● Ongoing partnership with First Responders:
○ VPD
○ VFD
Safety & Security Partnerships
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I AM PREPARED| I AM CONNECTED| I AM KIND| I WILL ACHIEVE ● Meet monthly, rotating between the COV and VUSD
● Opportunity for collaboration and increased communication ● Departments share upcoming plans and projects
Joint COV & VUSD Staff Meetings
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Q&A
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