BUSD Community Connections
August 2022
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Our monthly newsletter is a great way to learn about the latest news at Berryessa Union School District. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for daily updates and visit our website for calendar and meeting information.
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Message from the Superintendent |
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Dear Berryessa Community,
Welcome to a new school year! As we prepare for the start of the 2022-2023 school year, the Berryessa Union Board of Trustees and I hope that you and your family have had a safe and relaxing summer. We are so proud of all we accomplished as a community last year. The challenges of the past two years have made us more resilient as a district and community. With the hard work and dedication of our entire staff, we are poised to have another successful year both inside and outside the classroom.
Our team looks forward to engaging our students with a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment. Through the collaboration of our Board of Trustees, district administration, teachers, and support staff, we will continue to uphold the district’s high standards and achieve a successful “pathway to the future” for each and every student. Thank you for your wonderful partnership.
Wishing everyone a fantastic year ahead!
With BUSD Pride,
Dr. Roxane Fuentes
Superintendent
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Welcome New Administrators to the BUSD Team! |
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The Berryessa Union School District is excited to announce several new administrators to our team this school year! Let’s give them a warm welcome and as they get to know our school district community! |
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Ms. Tawiah Burroughs, Principal, Laneview Elementary
Ms. Tawiah Burroughs is proud to be both a former student and long time employee of Berryessa Union School District. For eleven years, she has had the privilege of teaching 5th grade at the elementary school that she attended as a child. After leaving the classroom, she was an instructional coach for four years, primarily supporting new middle school teachers as they cleared their credentials. Last school year, Ms. Burroughs served as Assistant Principal at Sierramont Middle School. Ms. Burroughs shares,”I am excited that this will be my first year as a principal in the district. I am honored to support our Laneview staff in providing an outstanding educational experience for our students.”
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New Assistant Principals
We are so fortunate to welcome three new energetic assistant principals to our middle schools. Please be sure to say hello and introduce yourself when you see them on your campus. They can’t wait to meet you!
Bryan Williams, Assistant Principal, Sierramont Middle School
Gina Corsello, Assistant Principal, Morrill Middle School
Rhonda Jacobs, Assistant Principal, Piedmont Middle School
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Mr. Ricardo Cabrera, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Mr. Ricardo Cabrera has 30 years of experience in education as a teacher, site administrator, and Human Resources administrator. Beginning his career as a high school teacher at Alisal High School in the Salinas Union High School District, he went on to serve in the Alisal Union School District as an Assistant Principal, Principal, and Associate Superintendent of Human Resources. His lovely wife, Lina, is a Social Studies high school teacher and they have four beautiful daughters.
He shares, “Doing what is best for students will be the HR Division’s main focus. The HR Division will collaborate with the other divisions to assure we hire/retain the appropriate staff and equip them with the necessary skills/tools to meet the needs of our students.”
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Mr. Kyle Brumbaugh, Director, Technology Services
Kyle Brumbaugh has seen the effects that technology has on student learning and engagement. He is a Google Certified Innovator and has led a variety of professional development sessions for Google, ISTE, & CUE. Kyle has had several roles in Educational Technology, Technology Coordinator, developing EdTech courses, and serving as a Director of Technology. Kyle has been recognized by his peers by being selected the Technology Leader of the Year (2018) and a CUE Gold Disk Award (2022). We are excited to add Kyle’s talent as the new Director of Technology for the Berryessa Union School District!
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Jennifer Diehl, Coordinator of Supplemental Programs
Jennifer Diehl is a passionate educator and advocate in the field of elementary education for more than 22 years. She began her career as a classroom teacher, and then transitioned to providing professional development for teachers and administrators throughout California, specializing in English Learners and early literacy. Ms. Diehl joins us from the Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) team where she worked since 2009 and had the opportunity to partner with Dr. Laurie Olsen to design and implement the successful SEAL model. We can’t wait to maximize Jennifer’s expertise in early literacy on behalf of all our students across the District!
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As in past years, Berryessa Union will continue to work closely with the California Department of Public Health and the Santa Clara County Public Health Department to implement their COVID-19 safety recommendations. Recently, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released the COVID-19 health guidance for K-12 schools, effective July 1, 2022. This new guidance addresses COVID-19 safety mitigation strategies, hygiene, and the responsibilities of schools and families, which are listed below in summary:
- Vaccination – COVID-19 vaccinations are recommended for all those eligible;
- Testing – Home antigen testing will be the primary strategy for COVID mitigation at school;
- Ventilation – Maintain high quality air ventilation systems for reducing virus aerosols;
- Masking – Face masks continue to be strongly recommended, especially indoors;
- Hand Hygiene – Continue to reinforce the importance of frequent hand washing;
- When symptomatic, please stay home and get tested.
Prior to the first day of school, each school site will distribute at home antigen testing kits for all students and staff. Please contact your school for more details. We strongly encourage our families and staff members to test prior to returning to school for the 2022-23 school year.
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Chinese, 408-923-1901
Spanish, 408-923-1902
Vietnamese, 408-923-1903
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Berryessa Union School District
(408) 923-1800
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