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Thoughts on the Future as CCUSD Moves Forward After Capital Bond Election Doesn’t Pass
By Cort Monroe, Ed.D., CCUSD Superintendent
As you may have heard, our locally supported bond election did not pass. Despite the results, I want to thank everyone who supported this bond. Many of you worked tirelessly to communicate the facts and you encouraged our community to vote.
First, I want you to know how thankful I am that our Governing Board approved this bond election. This was not an easy decision and was not taken lightly. Living in a state that is ranked 48th in the country for education funding with severe cuts to capital funding over the past eight years, bond elections are inevitable. Our board is not only committed to serving our current students and families, but they are also working to help make CCUSD a proactive organization that is prepared for the future for our students.
Second, even though the bond did not pass, we will do our best to plan and prepare for this future. There are many possible options and, as always, we will do our best to find creative solutions to the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Although this was not the outcome we predicted, we respect the collective vote of our constituents, and we are committed to providing all CCUSD students with an education of the highest quality. Our institution serves as a cornerstone to a strong economy and democracy, and I want to encourage you to continue supporting and sharing the positive news about our exceptional district.
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The Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation (CCUEF) is pleased to announce that all schools within the Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD) recently received grants totaling over $25,000 to support teachers and their classrooms.
In 2009, the Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation launched as a 501c3 with the mission to support programs for learning in all CCUSD schools and to establish a partnership between the educational community and local businesses. The Foundation has awarded more than $200,000 in grants over the last 10 years. The grants are applied to purchasing materials that fall into one of the four pillars that CCUEF supports: resources, international learning, music and the arts, and health and wellness.
“Education is the key to our children’s future,” says Heidi Brashear, president, Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation. “These grants will provide our hard-working teachers with the ability to purchase much needed supplies that will further enhance their classrooms as well as their students’ education.”
CCUSD Superintendent Dr. Cort Monroe, says, “CCUEF has been a strong supporter of the district for the last 12 years with their annual Rock the District and other fundraising events that generate the funds for the Grant the District Program. CCUSD is proud to partner closely with them to further assist our teachers and their needs and we are so grateful for their support. One team!”
“I am honored to receive this grant from CCUEF,” says Kristin Steward, a kindergarten teacher at Black Mountain Elementary School. “The materials we are now able to purchase will allow our students the opportunity to play and build with math tools that will help them visualize abstract math concepts in concrete ways.”
Learn more about CCEUF at ccuef.org.
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SCHOOL NOTES: News from Paradise Valley Unified School District
HORIZON HIGH GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TAKES THE 2021 AIA 5A CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE
Horizon High School defeated Millennium High School to win the 2021 Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) 5A State Volleyball Championship. The state championship was held on November 13 at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
“This team was very special in many ways. They were coachable, had amazing chemistry, great work ethic, and played with determination and resiliency. This team’s talent was only surpassed by their passion and love of the game and their teammates. Hands down, this is the best team I’ve coached in my 42 years,” says Coach Valorie McKenzie.
The Horizon Huskies beat the Millennium Tigers in three games, 25-15, 25-14, and 25-15. The Horizon Huskies ended the season with a record of 38-5.
“Winning this state championship was even more special as I had coached many of them for three to four years. I thank the assistant coaches, parents, staff, administration, my family, and all the players for being a part of this achievement,” adds Coach McKenzie.
PARADISE VALLEY HIGH CREST TEACHER NAMED 2021 ASTA HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Amanda Cherry, a science teacher in the Center for Research in Engineering, Science, and Technology (CREST) program at Paradise Valley High School, received the 2021 High School Science Teacher of the Year award presented
by the Arizona Science Teachers Association (ASTA).
“My science educator peers were the judges and being recognized by our professional organization is a truly special honor,” Cherry says. “I was first introduced to ASTA and the importance of continuing to improve my practice while I was a student teacher, and my continuing education has helped to keep me motivated and excited to share the process of science with my students.”
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR THE 12TH ANNUAL PVSCHOOLS COMMUNITY 5K RUN
Registration for the 12th Annual PVSchools Community 5K Run is now open. The last day to register for the event is February 1, 2022.
Participants must register by January 7, 2022, to receive a T-shirt. All participants will register under their team name (school, department, or other). To register, visit raceentry.com/races/ paradise-valley-5k-community-funrun/2022/register.
The race will be virtual again this year. Participants can complete the 3.1mile run/walk with family and friends anytime between February 1-8, 2022. Proceeds benefit PVSchools.
