SEPTEMBER 2024 | VOLUME 5 | EDITION2
Agriculture and Natural Resources 1. Arts, Media, and Entertainment 2. 3.Building and Construction Trades Business and Finance 4. Education, Child Development, & Family Services 5. 6.Energy, Environment, and Utilities Engineering and Architecture 7. 8.Fashion and Interior Design Health Science and Medical Technology 9. Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation 10. Information and Communication Technologies 11. Manufacturing and Product Development 12. 13.Marketing, Sales, and Services 14.Public Services 15.Transportation Click on the sectors to access information about each pathway. Bold sectors are PUHSD pathways.
Happy September PUHSD ~ We hope that the beginning of this school year is going well! It's been an exciting start with many events already happening and more opportunities on the way. The first Monday of every September we honor Labor Day to celebrate American workers. Through our Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, PUHSD offers students valuable insights into various industries.
Sarah Rath, Communications Officer Sarah Rath nurturing positive relationships with students. I’ll introduce them in this newsletter and would encourage you to introduce yourself when you see them on campus. Wishing everyone a fantastic September! To discover more about the CTE opportunities available at your school, check out the information on school websites. We are grateful for our valuable partnership with our local law enforcement agencies-the Auburn Police Department and the Placer County Sheriff’s Office- who provide School Resource Officers on our campuses. These officers play a crucial role in supporting our administrators and staff and
Official Newsletter of the Placer Union High School District
Setpember Board Meeting Tuesday - September 17, 2024 5:30 pm Lynn MacDonald Education Center 3775 Richardson Drive - Auburn
For many years, the collaboration between the Placer Union High School District, the Auburn Police Department, and the Placer County Sheriff’s Office has ensured that our students, staff, and campus communities receive up-to-date information about trending drugs and other harmful matters, partnership during emergencies on our campuses, event security, and the presence of School Resource Officers (SROs) on our premises.
The SROs play a crucial role in supporting our Administration during incidents requiring law enforcement intervention. Equally significant is their exceptional work in building connections with our students on our campuses. This year, we welcome two new SROs to the team and aim to recognize all the dedicated individuals working in our high schools. SGT. JASON WELSH 1. How long have you been in law enforcement? Almost 20 years. I started at the
Sacramento Police Department in 2005 2. Do you have a "best thing" you remember about your high school experience? Playing soccer and driving to school when I turned 16 3. What do you like to do outside of work (hobbies)? Outdoors activities, fishing, camping, watersports 4. What's your favorite food? Probably rib eye steak
5. What's your favorite travel destination? Maui or going on cruises. Both are super relaxing 6. Any fun facts about you that you'd like to share? I grew up in Ohio and I’m a huge OSU Buckeyes fan 7. What are you looking forward to this school year? Building on our strong partnership with the schools in the county 8. Tell us about your family. I am married to a nurse who works at a local area hospital, my son graduated from UC Davis and lives in Loomis, and my daughter is a junior at Del Oro. Sgt. Welsh oversees the SRO Program
DEPUTY ADAM OTTINGER Del Oro High School 1. How long have you been in law enforcement? Since 2006 2. Do you have a "best thing" you remember about your high school experience (involved in sports, activities, etc.)? Playing in the band 3. What do you like to do outside of work (hobbies)? Fishing and Hunting 4. What's your favorite food? Pizza 5. What's your favorite travel destination? One day I would like to see many different parts of the world. 6. What are you looking forward to this school year? Positive interactions with the students!
Deputy Ottinger has served at DO for about three years
DEPUTY ANNA HURTUBISE Foresthill High School
1. How long have you been in law enforcement?
I have been in Law Enforcement for 10 years. 2. Do you have a "best thing" you remember about your high school experience? The best thing I remember about high school was being involved with Future Farmers of America and participating in leadership events and showing livestock. 3. What do you like to do outside of work (hobbies)? I love spending family time, hiking, swimming, fishing, boating, traveling, horseback riding, and wine tasting. 4. What's your favorite food? It’s between pizza, Mexican food, and Mediterranean food. 5. What's your favorite travel destination? I have several favorite travel destinations including but not limited to Mexico, Hawaii, Lake Tahoe, Healdsburg, Monterey, and Germany. 6. Any fun facts about you that you'd like to share? I originally went to college to become a Large
Welcome Deputy Hurtubise to Foresthill High School
Animal Veterinarian. Once I did a ride-along and internship with the Riley County Police Department in Manhattan, KS, I changed my focus to Psychology to go into Law Enforcement. 7. What are you looking forward to this school year? I am looking forward to getting to know everyone at the schools along with participating in school activities! 8. Tell us about your family. My husband and I met in Santa Clara working in the jails. My husband was on Jail Training and I was getting ready to go the Deputy Academy. We met in 2016 and have been together since. We both work at Placer County Sheriff’s Office as Deputies. We have a 3 year old daughter and 10 month old son.
DEPUTY KEVIN HILLS Colfax High School
1. How long have you been in law enforcement? I’ve been a LEO for 12 years.
2. Do you have a "best thing" you remember about your high school experience? Was my very tight-knit group of friends that I had adventures with. 3. What do you like to do outside of work (hobbies)? Hang with my family by a body of water. 4. What's your favorite food? PIZZA!! 5. What's your favorite travel destination? Hawaii 6. Any fun facts about you that you'd like to share? I’m a proud cat daddy of 3 felines! 7. What are you looking forward to this school year? I’m excited to be a part of and get to know the Colfax community this year. 8. Tell us about your family. My wife and I just celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary and we have two daughters who are 7 and 2 and a son who is 5.
Welcome Deputy Hills to Colfax High School
1. How long have you been in law enforcement? For almost 25 years spanning three different police departments - Ventura PD, Citrus Heights PD, and Auburn PD. 2. Do you have a "best thing" you remember about your high school experience? I was fortunate to play high school sports throughout my high school years, including football, wrestling, and track & field. My senior year and last year of football, we were league champions. The first in a very long time for my school. 3. What do you like to do outside of work (hobbies)? Outside of work I like to relax by the pool, play CHIEF RYAN KINNAN
Chief Kinnan will be leaving APD to serve the citizens of Woodland. We wish you the best and thank you for your service! Taco Tuesday is my favorite day! I am a huge fan of carne asada street tacos! Simply, corn tortillas, onions, cilantro, and carne asada. Delicioso!! 5. What's your favorite travel destination? Somewhere on the beach. Traveling to the Caribbean Islands is the favorite destination, golf with my kids, and travel. 4. What's your favorite food? I have been the Police Chief of Auburn for almost six years. During this time, as an adjunct professor for Sierra College, I have taught two criminal justice classes at Placer High School. I spent four years in the U.S. Marine Corps as an Air Delivery Specialist (parachute rigger) and had 75 jumps from airplanes and helicopters. Grenada, Saint Lucia, the Bahamas are the highlights. 6. Any fun facts about you that you'd like to share?
Officer Aaron Berthelsen Placer High School
1. How long have you been in law enforcement? I’ve been in law enforcement for 17 years. 2. Do you have a "best thing" you remember about your high school experience (involved in sports, activities, etc.)? My fondest memories are snow skiing and riding off- road motorcycles with my buddies. 3. What do you like to do outside of work (hobbies)? I enjoy riding off-road motorcycles, scuba diving, building and flying remote control airplanes, riding stand- up & sit-down jetskis, and deep-sea fishing. 4 . What's your favorite travel destination? I loved Brazil. Officer Sarah Stanton Placer High School
1. How long have you been in law enforcement? I’ve been in law enforcement for about 6 years - 4.5 years with APD. 2. Do you have a "best thing" you remember about your high school experience (involved in sports, activities, etc.)? I was involved with the Cross Country and Dance teams.
3. What do you like to do outside of work (hobbies)? I enjoy physical fitness and lifting weights. Outside of the gym, I enjoy cooking, camping, and boating with my family. 4. What’s your favorite food? That would have to be Indian food. 5 . What's your favorite travel destination? I have traveled worldwide and my favorite place is Jamaica. 6. Any fun facts about you that you'd like to share? Before I became a Police Officer, I went to Culinary school and was a chef. 7. Tell us about your family. I am married to a wonderful man named Ben. We have been together 12 years and last year we got married. I have a 19-year-old son serving our Country in the USAF, a 16-year-old stepson, and a 15-year-old son.
Family Guide to School Emergencies Click on the image to the right to access information about safety drills our schools practice, how parents are communicated to during emergencies, how parents can help during emergency situations, the definition of "ALICE" and terms used in certain situations. Please be sure that your contact information is up to date at all times. All emails, calls and text are sent via ParentSquare. The app is a great tool to have on hand! Thank You.
As mentioned above, ParentSquare is the mass communication platform that all messaging will be sent through beginning this year. Once you have registered online or downloaded the ParentSquare app, you will have many options to make the platform specific to your liking (languages, frequency of delivery, etc). If you have any difficulties, please send an email to srath@puhsd.k12.ca.us for assistance.
CHECK IN/OUT FROM OFFICES
All visitors must check out/in an identification badge at the school office whenever visiting a campus during instructional hours . Additionally, all District employees will be required to wear identifying badges while on all District campuses. This requirement will be strictly enforced. Please be sure to follow all protocols to help ensure the safety of all students and staff when working on or visiting our campuses. Thank You.
Staff and Senior students parking at Del Oro!!!
In Episode #2 of this year’s podcast regarding CBE, Executive Director of Educational Services Trent Wilson mentions that our District Proficiency Scales are linked so that students and families can easily review them in order to have a clear understanding of the course expectations/learning targets. Here is a quick link to those Scales.
The start of each new school year brings opportunity to get involved on your student's campus. Our District is unique and special with tight-knit communities that support one another. Be sure to partner with your School and our District and let's make it a great year together ! Please be sure to listen to all of the podcasts, but especially the episodes that contain information about CBE. There are many useful episodes on how CBE helps students be successful as the leave one class and move on to the next. “The Point” Podcast RESOURCES PUHSD and school websites have a dedicated page about CBE which contain a lot of information and resources. PUHSD Webpage
P INT The Podcasts will be aired on the 1st and 15th of each month during the school year (unless that needs
Episode #1 ~ Welcome Back Episode #2 ~ CBE Recap with Trent Wilson Episode #3 ~ Flag
adjusting due to topics/schedule).
Football Programs with Steve Birch and Players
Ready, Set...
Please remember that PUHSD partners with GoKid to provide a free carpooling app to all PUHSD families. This voluntary program will allow you to streamline your school commute by self- organizing carpools, connect with other families, drastically reduce your driving time, and help reduce traffic issues. The GoKid planner helps organize carpools for school, after-school activities, and more - with families from your school community. If you have questions or need support, please email GoKid at support@gokid.mobi. Here is a one-page flier with more information.
From the desk of Crystal Eatherton, Director Child Nutrition Services Department
ON CAMPUS & BEYOND
As the State's budget cuts will have a negative impact on schools and educational programs, we continue to look at ways to reduce spending and increase revenue to avoid staff reductions and cuts to programs. One cost-saving strategy is implementing a "dark week" simultaneously across all of our campuses (schools and District office) during the summer. This would enable the District to save a significant amount of money on utilities for one week. The "dark week" will take place the summer before the 2025-2026 school year. The dates are Monday, July 7, 2025, to Friday, July 11, 2025. This week was chosen to avoid spanning two fiscal years, it aligns with CIF non-contact/dead week regulations for athletics, would give community groups notice of the closures, and affords impacted employees the opportunity to plan ahead. Another proposed change may be to the Academic School Calendars for the 25/26 and 26/27 school years. Discussions are continuing and further information will be provided once a decision is reached. For our District, one percent of ADA equates to approximately $500,000 . We are only receiving 93% of our State funding. If we can continue to find ways to decrease student absences, we will be able to capture the lost State funding. EVERY MINUTE COUNTS... Make appointments at the beginning or end of a day so that students can attend at least one block during the school day
Students’ education is negatively impacted when they miss a day of school - stepping onto campus for even one block helps students stay on target academically and socially Plan family vacations when school is not in session
Make ATTENDANCE matter and make a difference in the lives of ALL students!
13000 New Airport Road Auburn, CA 95603 Phone: 530.886.4400 Fax: 530.886.4449 Placer Union High School District
The Placer Union High School District (PUHSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. PUHSD prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, national origin, disability, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex, sexual orientation, military or veterans status, homelessness, foster status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200 and 220, Government Code 11135, and Title IX. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, or bullying you should contact Title IX Coordinator (Students) Steve Caminiti 13000 New Airport Road, Auburn, 530.886.4402, scaminiti@puhsd.k12.ca.us; Title II (Students) and Section 504 Coordinator Carrie Warda, 13000 New Airport Road, Auburn, 530.886.4443, cwarda@puhsd.k12.ca.us; and/or Title IX and Title II Coordinator (Staff), Elena DalFavero 13000 New Airport Road, Auburn, 530.886.4426, edalfavero@puhsd.k12.ca.us.
Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12Made with FlippingBook interactive PDF creator