Back to School: 5 Tips for Packing a Nutritious Lunch

Remember--kids can trade or toss stuff they don't like, so make sure your children actually like the food you're sending to school.

$10 Back to School Haircuts at JCPenney Salons in August

Find out how you can make a salon appointment for your student.

Ticket Involving a School Bus Could Cost You $695

Children are heading back-to-school across California, so in your own neighborhood and where you commute to work--be safe!

What Vaccines Your Child Needs to Start School

Under California law, children must be fully immunized before starting school.

Does School Start Too Early?

Researchers say getting more sleep improves academic performance. But is it feasible to push back middle and high school start times?

UCI Lab Accident Triggers Hazmat Evacuation

Three people were hospitalized due to a chemical spill at a laboratory at the University of California, Irvine.

What Are Our Schools Missing? Capo Unified Wants to Know

The school district is looking for input on its current and future needs for improving its classrooms and campus facilities.

CUSD Making It Harder For Students To Graduate College Ready

A-G Completion Rates Continue to Decline

Staffing - A Big Issue At CUSD

CUSD TO Name Designated Administrator To Act On Behalf Of Superintendent

Back to School: 2015-16 Calendar for Capistrano Unified

You already know school starts Aug. 25. So, when is the last day (and all the breaks in between)?

When Per Pupil Funding Is Inadequate- Student Safety is Compromised

Ed Code requires that all students must be supervised in classrooms by certificated teachers

How Do California Schools Rank Compare to the Rest of the Nation?

A new study by a financial advice company may surprise you.

Pomona College Named Best College in America

Looking for the top college in America? Forbes reports that it's right here in the Southland.

Trustees have come and gone. Superintendents have come and gone. What has remained consistent has been District Staff.

CUSD Staff Is Approving Contracts Without Board Approval- District Paying Exorbitant Prices For Legal Services With Little Trustee Oversight

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING TONIGHT

CUSD Trustees To Vote On Resolution Authorizing Superintendent to Hire Employees

CSU Executives Awarded Pay Raises

Funding for the raises is coming from the state.

Dana Hills High School- New Bathrooms for Teachers

Parent Lynn Conger Highlights Facility Issues That Remain For Students Returning to School In August

400 Kids To Many- Ladera Ranch Parents Express Their Concerns About Over Crowded Classrooms At All Ladera Ranch Schools

Capistrano Unified School District July 22, 2015 Board of Trustees Meeting - Public Comment

University of California Announces Living Wage Raises

"This is the right thing to do -- for our workers and their families," UC President Janet Napolitano said.

Superintendent To Get Retroactive 2% Salary Increase

Just one of many retroactive compensation increases for District employees in the last two months

CUSD TO RENEGE ON COMMITMENT TO OFFER HONORS CLASSES FOR 2015-16

Special Board Meeting Wednesday July 15, 2015 - High School Graduation Requirements

Part 5 - LCAP Annual Review - How Did CUSD Do In Meeting Its Goals To Improve Education For Students

This Is Part 5 of a 5 Part Article Reviewing the CUSD LCAP Annual Review

Part 4 - LCAP Annual Review - How Did CUSD Do In Meeting Its Goals To Improve Education For Students

This Is Part 4 of a 5 Part Article Reviewing the CUSD LCAP Annual Review

Part 3 - LCAP Annual Review - How Did CUSD Do In Meeting Its Goals To Improve Education For Students

This Is Part 3 of a 5 Part Article Reviewing the CUSD LCAP Annual Review

Part 2 - LCAP Annual Review - How Did CUSD Do In Meeting Its Goals To Improve Education For Students

This Is Part 2 of a 5 Part Article Reviewing the CUSD LCAP Annual Review

LCAP Annual Review - How Did CUSD Do In Meeting Its Goals To Improve Education For Students

This Is Part 1 of a 5 Part Article Reviewing the CUSD LCAP Annual Review

Despite Representations to the Contrary - A - G Completion Rates Drop at CUSD

CUSD Is Misrepresenting Progress Towards Meeting A-G Improvement Goals On LCAP

CUSD LCAP states that one of the major goals to improve student learning is to reduce class size.

Is the District meeting that goal? The answer is no

Next on Patch >> VIDEO INTERVIEW : "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" Stars... Students In Limbo After High School Exit Exam Canceled

The state canceled next month’s administration of the California High School Exit Exam because the test contract expired.

39 Capistrano Unified School District Teachers Were Approved to Work Part Time With Full Retirement Credit

The District is Facing Big Issues With Overcrowded Schools, Large Class Sizes and Old Facilities...

LCAP = No Accountability for Students and Taxpayers

(Class Size- One Example)

CUSD Budget adoption for 2015-16 - Highlights that the Public Should Know #2 - Before Adopting a 2015-16 Budget, Employment Contracts should be completed.

Employee compensation makes up over 90% of CUSD's budget. So how can CUSD adopt a Budget without completing employment contracts?

CUSD Budget adoption for 2015-16 - Highlights that the Public Should Know #1 - California 's LCFF freezes District funding at 2008 levels by the year 2021

June 24, 2015 Board Meeting Agenda Item #6 Capistrano Unified School District Adoption of the 2015-16 Budget (Exhibit 6 Page 37)

SoCal Couple Donates $7 Million for Hispanic Leadership Institute

The institute will guide Hispanic students through the application process for top universities, and will eventually provide scholarships.

Capistrano Unified School District

CUSD Strategic Plan Pillar 1 - Community Relations

Mr. Halt New Principal of Estancia High School

Newport-Mesa Unified School District is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Michael Halt as Principal of Estancia High School.

Next on Patch >> Slideshow: Red Crab Beach Invasion At A Time When The Public Is Calling for Greater Transparency, CUSD Will Vote To Limit The Power Of Trustees

Trustees To Consider A Board Policy Change That Will Limit A Trustees Power To Place An Item On The Board Agenda

Per Pupil Funding By School District in California

Capistrano Unified School District- One of the Most Underfunded Districts in the United States

San Clemente Residents Learn Lessons In School District Governance - Part Two

LCAP Goal 1: Class Size Reduction

EdSource

State Warns School Districts Not to Use Education Funding for Across The Board Compensation Increases